"A Full Cup" - We use it, do you??

One of the ways we find deals and match up coupons w/sales around here is through  afullcup.com.  This is kind of like our "Secret Weapon" for getting insider info.  But there's no reason we should keep it a secret from you guys - we want you to have a leg up too!!  So here's a handy-dandy guide and introduction to ......

What It Is

An online community of Coupon Pros (and novices) who have set up forums dedicated to every topic from CVS to Publix to Target Clearance.  The moderators of those forums know A LOT - I sometimes ask them about a deal before I post it - just to make sure it's sound.  Besides that, it is most used for it's fantastic Coupon Database - which I'll tell you more about next.

 What You'll Find

★ Grocery, Drugstore, and National Stores (like Walmart or Target) each have their own forums featuring: Store ads with coupon match-ups, weekly-ad "sneak-peeks", and tips on what works and what doesn't.  See below, there are several threads about Target deals, including After-Christmas Clearance, PM (Price-Matching) Questions, & 79¢ Oscar Meyer Lunchmeats!

★ The Beloved "Coupon Database" is my next favorite feature.  It's an EXTREMELY HELPFUL database of all newspaper & printable coupons - but WON'T list any that are expired .  For instance, in this shoddy screenshot below, I typed in "Snuggle" because I forgot what newspaper insert that great $2 Coupon was from.  It tells me it's from the 12/06 RP!

★ Experienced Coupon Veterans are almost always online to mentor and give advice when you're not sure about something....  Like these people below, who are asking for "HELP!"

★ A "Hot Deals" section on the front page of the site broadcasts the bargains everyone's buzzing about.  This week's "Hot Deals" so far include FREE Fresco Tacos at Taco Bell, 20% Gap Coupon, etc....

★ LOTS MORE!!!  Coupon trading, helpful articles, "How-To" Guides, and tons of other features await you if you're interested!

We really want to make it easy for you to use coupons, and give you the tools you need to be successful at it.  This is a site we've used for a long time, and it just occurred to me that we haven't talked much about it! 
Go HERE to sign up (it's totally free!) and take some time to look around.  I have a hunch you're going to get really excited about a few things!

Walmart Cheapies & Freebies

Making a Wal-Mart run?  There are a few hot deals to be had there right now!

Regular Merchandise:

YoBaby Cups: 97¢
Use $1/1 PRINT

(makes it FREE!)

Snuggle Dryer Sheets: $1.97
Use $2/1 from 12/6 Insert

(makes it FREE!)

Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant: $2.47
Use $2/1 PRINT

(makes it 47¢ ea!)

Mission Tortillas: $1.44
Use $1/1 PRINT
(makes it 44¢)

Christmas Clearance:

Ziploc Christmas Print Baggies: $1 - $1.25 Clearance
Use $1/2 from the 12/6 SS
(makes them 50¢ - 75¢ ea) *Thanks, Crystal!!
Buy 3, Send in for $5 SC Johnson Rebate, makes them FREE!

Nestle Cookie Dough: $1 Clearance at some Walmarts
Use $1/1 from 11/1 RP & PRINT
(makes it FREE!)

Select Toys are 50% Off , and rumored to have been moved to the Garden Center.
Get coupons for Star Wars toys, LeapFrog Toys, & Hasbro toys HERE

NEW: Leapfrog & Tag Printable Coupons

Did your kiddo get a Leapfrog toy for Christmas?  Looking for some extra books/games?
Go HERE & use zipcode 27616 to print out a few different Leapfrog & TAG coupons to take along to.....TOYS R US.  They have the games on sale B1G1 ($24.99) - which means if you use (2) $5/1 Coupons, you will pay only $7.50 per game!!!

Here's what's available:

• $5 off Leapfrog Leapster game
• $2 off Leapfrog Tag Junior Book
• $4 off Leapfrog Tag Book

Test Drive a SmartCar ~ Get $25 Target GiftCard!

Interested in taking a short drive to earn a $25 Target GiftCard?  If you testdrive a SmartCar - that's just what you'll get!
Just saw this up on the forums, thought I'd pass it along to those of you with a dealership nearby - Check if you do right HERE.
Fine Print: You must testdrive on or before Dec. 31st, be 18 years or older w/ a valid Driver's License, your GiftCard will arrive within about 14 days.
 - Thanks, AFC!

NEW: $5/$20 CVS Printable!!!

I am totally loving the Sacramento Bee for all these $5 Off $20 Coupons they keep putting up!  They just put out a NEW one (exp. 1/02/2010) - and this one prints right out beautifully just by clicking on the coupon and choosing "Print Item" - HOORAY!

GO HERE TO PRINT

To see this week's CVS Highlights - go HERE.

- Thanks, AFC!!

FREE Cocoa at Food Lion!

Just a heads up, Food Lion hot cocoa is on sale through TODAY for 99¢.  Use THIS $2/2 FLIP to get 2 boxes FREE!
Starting 12/30, Swiss Miss will be on sale for $1.  Use THIS $1/1 FLIP to get those Free too!

If you live really close to Food Lion and can stop by often, this is a great thing to stock up on - not only for your family, but as a nice treat for the food pantries.  Hot cocoa has a way of lifting the spirit!

*There's also an interesting deal on New York Bagel Chips - if you like those HERE