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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Here is a testimonial from Jamie, who attended the first coupon class that we were asked to help teach. After that class we started Time 2 $ave and have been "busy as beavers" teaching workshops ever since. (That's what my dad always said)

Since attending the workshop Jaime has not only been extremely successful in saving her family tons of money,but has also started her own website. Go over to chattanoogacheapskate.com and check out her money saving tips. The gals got a good thing going:)


TESTIMONIAL FROM COUPONING WORKSHOP
My name is Jamie Miles. I have been married to my husband Matthew for almost 10 years and I have 4 beautiful boys. I am so lucky to be able to stay at home with my family, but it doesn't come easily. To make ends meet, I started selling Vintage clothes on eBay about 4 years ago to supplement our income. It wasn't enough. We had to go on food stamps and WIC, because we had no room in the budget for food. But despite our monthly stipend and extra income, we still ended up putting groceries on the credit card a couple times a month. We were digging ourselves in deeper and deeper. I started looking into part-time work, just hating that things were coming to this. That's when I started hearing the buzz around the grocery about a coupon class.Here's the thing. I am a thrifty person. I was raised to be a thrifty person. I take pride in being able to make do on very little. I consider it an art- the Art of Making-Do, and it is one of the few talents I have. Besides that- I am exceedingly cheap in a way that offends my husband's generous nature to the core. All that to say: I didn't think I needed anyone to tell me how to save money. When I heard about this new coupon class, I dismissed the idea at first. A 50¢ coupon seemed a sad reward for all the clipping and organizing and planning it takes to actually use them. Okay, yes, I will collect dryer lint and egg cartons and stuff old candle remnants in the cabinets for months just so I can make Boyscout campfire starters..... So maybe the coupon game was something this make-doer should look into after all. When I heard that there would be free child care (The Holy Grail of the stay-at-home-mom!) it sealed the deal- I signed up right away.I walked in about 10 minutes late, as usual. The room was packed with women of all ages. I slid into a seat at the end of a table and glanced down at the packet of papers in front of me. It correlated to the PowerPoint presentation being given at the front of the room- and it was...... Daunting. There were rules, lingo, several different store policies, organizing options - in short, ALOT of work! Then again, what worthwhile thing comes easily?I looked around at rows and rows of housewives who had their eyes glued to the instructors, hanging on their every word. An exciting atmosphere of subversion hung in the air- it felt as if we were being initiated into some sort of underground, anti-establishment movement. We were a veritable army of hunters and gatherers struggling to protect our families from uncertain times. We were a frugal sisterhood.I left that meeting with a thrilling sense of purpose. I called my mom, I called my friends, and I talked to my husband about it until his eyes glazed over. I dove into couponing headfirst and I'm not sure I've come up for air yet. Besides the occasional meat or produce purchases that I cannot wait on a sale to buy- I generally save 50-75% off every receipt nowadays. This shift in spending has allowed me to take our inadequate monthly food stipend and stretch it far enough to not only cover our grocery expenses without using the credit card, but I even have enough food stamps left over each month to pick up essentials for a single-mom friend of mine. If this seems like a loaves and fishes story, it's because it is. God blessed what was meagre and it became more than enough. We are not out of the woods yet, we have a lot to learn about spending and discipline and a lot of debt to shed in the long years ahead. But what I took from that class back in February has been a huge blessing to my family in just helping us make it paycheck-to-paycheck. I'm thankful. I love that this movement is a serious thing- that there are tenets for success, efficiency guides for storage and usage, coupon “lingo”, and real need behind it. I love the thrill of finding an amazing deal! I love that even though it’s time consuming, it is of real value to the family budget. I might not be able to make my family recession-proof, but I'm confident that I can do my part to ease the strain.


Breyers Ice Cream B1G1 at $5.29
-.75/1 Breyers Ice Cream RP 5/17 (makes it $1.89 ea)
-$1/1 Breyers Ice Cream RP 5/17

Pepsi products 12pk cans 4 for $12, Buy 4, Get 1 Free
-$1/1 Pepsi Product coupon on select products

Nabisco Chips Ahoy B1G1 at $3.89
-.55/1 Nabisco Chips Ahoy Cookies SS 5/17

All Liquid Detergent B1G1 at $5.39
-.40/1 off All Detergent RP 5/10
-$1.00 off All
Printable (makes it $1.62ea)

Scott Paper Towels 6-8 rolls $4.99
-$1 off Scott Long Lasting or Mega Roll Paper Towels, Any 4-Pack Printable
-$2/1 Scott Towels, Long Lasting Roll, Any 4-Pack Printable (makes it $2.99ea)(use zip 85708)
-$1 off Scott Long Lasting Roll or Mega Roll Paper Towels, Any 4 Rolls + SS 6/14



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Catalina Deals


Participating Brands:
All Nature Valley Granola Bars
Dates:
6/19 - 7/12
Purchase Requirements:
Buy 3 get $1.50 off next shopping order
Buy 4 get $2.50 off next shopping order
Buy 5+ get $3.50 off next shopping order


Participating Brands:
All Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks Bars

Dates:
6/19 - 7/12
Purchase Requirements:
Buy 3 get $1.50 off next shopping order
Buy 4 get $2.50 off next shopping order
Buy 5+ get $3.50 off next shopping order


Participating Brands:
Fancy Feast Cat Food

Dates:
6/26 - 7/18/09
Purchase Requirements:
Buy 24-35 participating products, get $1.00 off next shopping order
Buy 36-47 participating products, get $2.00 off next shopping order
Buy 48 or more participating products; get $3.00 off next shopping order


Participating Brands:
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese

Dates:
5/08 - 5/31/09 and 7/3 - 7/26/09
Purchase Requirements:
Buy 4 participating products, Get $1.00 off your next shopping order
Buy 5 participating products, Get $1.50 off your next shopping order
Buy 6 or more participating products, Get $2.00 off your next shopping order


Buy One Get One Deals 6/24/2009
Vlasic Pickles 10-24 oz at $1.69

Lawry’s Seasoned Salt at $2.44
-.50/1 Lawry’s Spice Blends RP 5/17 (makes it .22¢ ea)

Kraft Salad Dressing 14-16oz at $2.29
-$1 off Kraft Salad Dressing SS 6/21 (makes it .14¢ ea)

Kraft BBQ Sauce at $1.39
-.55/1 Kraft Barbecue Sauce SS 6/14
-.75/1 Kraft Barbecue Sauce SS 6/14
(either coupon makes it FREE)

Oscar Mayer Weiners or Beef Franks 14-16 oz at $3.29
-$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs SS 6/21 (makes it $1.14 ea)

Lawry’s 30 min Marinade 12oz at $2.44
-.50/1 Lawry’s Marinades RP 5/17 (makes it .22¢ ea)
Publix has this BOGO this week also. If you combine with Food Lion Printable $2.00 off Beef or Chicken wyb 2 Lawry's Marinade it makes it a better deal.

McCormick Grill Mates Blends or Seasoning Blends .7-3.4oz at $1.29
-.75/1 McCormick Spices RP 5/10
-.50/1 off McCormick Grill Mates RP 5/03

(either coupon makes it FREE)

French’s Yellow mustard 20oz at $2.15
-.50/1 French’s Mustard SS 6/21 or printable (makes it .07¢ ea)
(get SH mustard free, scroll down for details)

Dixie Ultra Plates 20ct at $2.65
-.50/1 Dixie or Dixie Ultra Paper Plates RP 5/10 (makes it $0.32 ea)

Dixie Napkins 200 ct at $2.65
Free Dixie Napkins wyb (2) Dixie Ultra Plates May All You Mag.

Hefty Plates 20-60 ct at $2.89
-.50/1 Hefty Plates or Bowls RP 6/21 (makes it .44¢ ea)
(Get SH Plates free, scroll down for details)

Other Deals
Fresh Split Chicken Breasts Bonus Pk .99 lb
Assorted Pork Loin Chops $1.69 lb
Boneless Sirloin Tip Roast $2.49 lb
Borden Shredded Cheese 8oz $1.66 ea
Powerade 10pk 12oz bottles $3.50 ea
Coke 2 liter $1 ea

Crystal Light On the Go sticks 8-10ct or 6-8 quart canister $2.50 ea
-$1 off Crystal Light Drink Product printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-$2/2 Crystal Light Drink Mix printable

Daisy Sour cream 8oz reg or light $1 ea
-.60/1 Daisy Brand Sour Cream RP 5/31 (makes it $1.20ea)
-$1/2 Daisy Brand Sour Cream RP 5/31


Hunt’s Ketchup 24oz .99 ea
-.20/1 Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup SS 6/21 (makes it $0.59ea)
-$1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup SS 5/10

**New** Buy Theirs Get Ours Free
Buy French’s Classic Yellow Mustard 14 oz, Try SH Classic Yellow Mustard 16 oz FREE
-.50/1 French’s Mustard SS 6/21 or printable (B1G1 this week!!)

Buy Hefty Everyday Styrofoam Plates, Try SH Foam Plates FREE, 50 ct
-.50/1 Hefty Plates or Bowls RP 6/21 (B1G1 this week!!)
Thanks Jenny at Southern Savers for the highlights. Click HERE for Southern Savers full ad with matchups.
FOOD LION INTERNET PRINTABLES Recieved 6/24

$1.00 off One (1) box of Food Lion Crispy Rice Cereal
$1.00 off any Home 360 Dishwashing Detergent
Free can of Chef Boyardee when you buy One (1) Hawaiian Punch Gallon ($1.00 value)
$2.00 off Food Lion Beef or Chicken when you purchase any two (2) Lawry's Marinades
Click HERE

1.00 off 1 box of food lion crispy rice cereal
1.00 off any home 360 dishwashing detergent
free can of chef boyardee when you buy 1 Hawaiian Punch Gallon
2.00 off Food Lion Beef or Chicken when you purchase any two lawry's marinades
Click HERE

1.00 off 1 box of food lion crispy rice cereal
1.00 off any home 360 dishwashing detergent
$2 off 3 Chef Boyardees & Hawaiian Punch Gallon
2.00 off Food Lion Beef or Chicken when you purchase any two lawry's marinades
Click HERE

$1 off Glad Food Storage or Trash bag item Print (exp 7/7)

FLIPs received 6/17/09 -- should expire 6/30/09
$1.00/2 FL Shredded Cheese
$2.00/$5.00 off Produce
$1.00/2 FL Bacon
$1.00/1 FL Ice Cream
Click HERE

1.00 Off two bags of food lion Shredded Cheese
2.00 off any purchase of 5.00 or more from our Produce Department
1.00 off one pack of oscar mayer bacon
1.00 off food lion Ice cream
Click HERE

$1.00 off Two (2) bags of Food Lion Shredded Cheese exp 6/30/09
$1.00 off any Taste of Inspiration Salsa exp 6/30/09
$1.00 off two (2) packs of Food Lion Bacon exp 6/30/09
$1.00 off Food Lion Ice Cream exp 6/30/09
Click HERE

$1/1 Kraft Shredded Cheese
$2.00/$5.00 off Produce
$1.00/2 FL Bacon
$1.00/1 FL Ice Cream
Click HERE

BABY COUPONS
$1 off $3 Gerber Accessories exp 6/30/09
$1.50/1 off Huggies Pullups or GoodNights exp 6/30/09
0.50/1 Huggies wipes or bath products exp 6/30/09
0.75/1 Playtex Cups exp 6/30/09
$1.50/1 Food Lion diapers or wipes exp 6/30/09
0.75/1 any 15-20oz FoodLion Baby Care items (incl: baby oil, shampoo, skincare) exp 6/30/09
Click HERE

$1/3 Gerber Baby Foods exp 6/30/09
$3/1 Nestle Good Start Supreme Powder exp 6/30/09
$3/1 Similac or Isomil Advance Powder exp 6/30/09
$3/1 Enfamil Gentlease OR Prosobee LIPIL Powder exp 6/30/09
$1/1 Beechnut Baby food exp 6/30/09
$1/1 Earth's Best Organic baby food exp 6/30/09
Click HERE

PET COUPONS
$1/1 any Hartz Pet Care item exp 6/30/09
$1/1 any Rachel Ry's Nutrish Dog Food exp 6/30/09
Pet Coupons - Dog

$1/1 any Hartz Pet Care item exp 6/30/09
$1/1 any Arm and Hammer Cat Litter exp 6/30/09
Pet Coupons - Cat

On The Go Bistro - Create Your Own Meal Deal
Select one entree, two sides and one pack of rolls or bread. Save $3.00 on your meal deal!
Food Lion Brands Expires 12/29/2009
 

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