Thursday, May 10, 2012

Get a RAIN CHECK if the store is out!!!





I am betting most of you have gone to a store for an item that was on sale. You spent time preparing your shopping list, clipped your coupons and drive all the way to the store. You were looking forward to getting something for free or next to free. You get to where the item is and bam!!!...the shelf is cleared! You are thinking "darnit!". Yep, that's happened to me too. You think...gees I should have gotten here earlier. Then you beat yourself up over it or get mad thinking another couponer hoarded them all!! LOL


No problem my friends...that's what RAIN CHECKS are for!!!! Next time there is a sale, as long as it is published in their paper advertisement...go to customer service and get a rain check for what you couldn't get this time. By next week or hopefully before you can go back with your coupon(s) (hopefully they won't be expired by then) and get your deal!!!!


Now, if you stockpile you probably have learned NOT to let your supply get low enough so this doesn't happen to you when you REALLY needed that item. 


Getting rain checks can save you a lot of money! I know a lot of people will just walk out of the store thinking they "missed out" on that deal because there was no inventory. Well don't do it again!!!...next time...get a RAIN CHECK!!! :-) Problem solved. :-)


Happy shopping!!!


Kouponing Kristyn 

How to NOT save money...my advice :-)

I could teach you all the ways to save money but I thought it would be a "shorter" list of how NOT to save money.  Also, this should give most of you a good laugh. Let's keep couponing light-hearted shall we???? LOL




1) Make sure you bring lots of distractions with you shopping! Bring your husband, your significant other, plus all your kids and throw in your best friend! Or better yet, make sure you are chatting on your cell phone to make you go even slower! Make it super challenging for yourself! Go ahead and just grab anyone to go with you that you think will help throw a bunch of stuff in your shopping cart. If they think they need something...chances are you probably do too??? Right???? LOL. 


2) Make sure you shop WITHOUT A PLAN!!!! It's best to just walk right into the store without even knowing what you are going to buy. You will know you need something but just don't remember. Not only will this help you buy 1/2 of the stuff you don't need, you will probably also pick up stuff you already have 10 things of at home because you just couldn't remember if you had it already or not! That's probably already why you have 10 of them because you've repeated this behavior before! LOL


3) Make sure you buy something just because you have a coupon for it!! If you took all that time to clip them, you SHOULD use them!!! No...you don't wear Depends but since you have a coupon for it....sure...go ahead and buy those things!!!! LOL


4) Make sure you venture off your shopping course. We all know you just went in for Milk and Eggs and before you know it you had to go grab that darn cart to load more of the things that weren't on your list! Heck, venture off and have fun!!! LOL


5) Make sure you are STARVING when you go grocery shopping!! You probably won't even know what you really want until you have a cart full of stuff!!! See how large your eyes get when your stomach is on the brink of starving!!! And make sure you grab a bag of those little expensive chips or candy bars at the checkout lane! LOL


6) Make sure you send someone who knows NOTHING about couponing to do your shopping for you...for me, that would be my husband. That is a sure way to NOT save money. They will either A) get the WRONG item that is on the coupon AND/OR B) Totally forget those coupons in their pocket or purse. Then that way the shopping trip will be a total bust!!!


So...Happy shopping my friends and make sure that you do these things if you do NOT want to save any money!!!! LOL


Hope you enjoyed this entertaining and useful information!


Kouponing Kristyn 




Wednesday, May 9, 2012

The BEST of Kroger May 10 - 16




The BEST of Kroger May 10 - 16th



These are deals from our local region of Fort Wayne, Indiana. A lot of our store TRIPLE coupons up to 50 cents. Anything 51 cents and over will be taken at face value. Please review our region's store policy here. I always suggest you keep a copy with you when you shop.

RP = Red Plum from the Sunday paper
SS = Smart Source from the Sunday paper
PG = Proctor & Gamble from the Sunday paper
GM = General Mills from the Sunday paper
Pepsico - Moments to Save from the Sunday paper
WYB = When you buy
B1G1 = Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
R = stands for a Regional coupon - our region may or may not have gotten the coupon



TIP: Always check your coupons because you may have coupon for any of these products if you got them in the mail or printed them when they were available but aren't now. Also, check the coupons that Kroger sends you. You may have a KROGER COUPON that you can use with a manufacturer coupon to maximize your savings!!!! 

NOTE: If you use an eCoupon it will NOT triple. Only a paper coupon will triple. Any digital coupons that are loaded to your Kroger card won't. They are taken at "face" value. 







PRODUCE



Whole Watermelon - $3.77

Driscoll's Blackberries - $1.50

Driscoll's Strawberries OR Raspberries - $2.50

Vidalia Sweet Onions - $.77/lb

Florida Supersweet Corn - 8 for $2

Steakhouse Baker Potatoes, 4 ct - $1.99

Asparagus - $2.99/lb

Hot House Seedless Cucumbers - 4 for $5

Hot House Slicer Tomatoes - $1.89/lb

Broccoli OR Cauliflower, bunch - $1.66 each




MEAT



Tyson Boneless Chicken Breasts - $1.87/lb

Center Cut Pork Chops OR St Louis Style Ribs - $2.97/lb

Angus Boneless Bottom Round Steak OR Roast - $3.99/lb

USDA Boneless Strip Steak - $8.99/lb

Angus Ground Sirloin - $3.99/lb

Kroger Bacon - $3.49

Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat OR Beef Bologna - $2.79

Eckrich Franks OR Bologna - $1.66 each


Refrigerated Foods


Select Kroger Cheese - 2 for $4

Kroger Cottage Cheese (24 oz.) - 3 for $5

Kroger Sour Cream (24 oz.) - 3 for $5

Kroger Half Gallon Milk - 4 for $5

Kroger Jumbo Biscuits, Crescent Rolls, or Sweet Rolls - 4 for $5

Pantry Items


Select Pepsi 2-Liters - $1.50
Buy 4, get 2 free

Use $0.55/1 Pepsi Next from the Pepsico Moments to Save 4/29
OR Use $0.55/1 Diet Pepsi 2-Liter from the 3/18 SS
Final price = As low as $0.33 each wyb 6 after coupons and instant savings - STOCK UP PRICE!!!!!

Kroger Buns -$1

Kroger Bread - $1

Lay’s Potato Chips - 2 for $5

Use $1/2 Lays Potato Chips from the 4/29 Pepsico Moments to Save
Final price = $2 each wyb 2

Kroger Canned Vegetables - $0.69

Kroger Canned Fruit - $1

Kroger Peanuts - $1.99


Personal Care Items


Nature Made Vitamins or Supplements, B1G1 FREE
Use $1/1 Nature Made Vitamin D printable
OR Use $2/1 Nature Made CoQ10 printable
OR Use $1/1 Nature Made Fish Oil printable
OR Use $1/1 Nature Made Vitamin B printable
OR Use $1/1 Nature Made Product printable
Final price = Varies based on original purchase price

Mix & Match Sale


Kroger is featuring a Mix & Match Sale this week. Purchase 10 participating items, and receive $4 off your order instantly. The items can be mixed and matched, and there is no limit on the number of rewards per transaction. The final prices assume you’ve purchased 10 participating items, thereby deducting $4 off your total order, or $0.40 off per item. As an added bonus, for every 10 participating items you purchase, an additional $1 is donated to the USO.


Doritos or Ruffles Ultimate Chips - $2.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $1.99 each after instant savings


Dannon or Yoplait Multipacks - $2.17
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $0.75/2 Yoplait Go-gurt Yogurt, Trix Multi-pack Yogurt, or Yoplait Split printable
OR Use $0.75/2 Yoplait Yogurt Go-Gurt printable
Final price = $1.27 each after coupon and instant savings

Select General Mills Cereal - $2.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $1.10/2 General Mills Cereals printable
OR Use $1/2 Basic 4, Cheerios, Chex, or Cinnamon Toast Crunch printable
OR Use $0.50/1 Trix Cereal printable
OR Use $1/2 Cheerios Original, Honey Nut or Frosted Cheerios printable
OR Use $1.25/2 General Mills Cereals printable
OR Use $1/2 General Mills Kids Cereals printable
OR Use $0.50/1 General Mills Original Cheerios Cereal printable
OR Use $1/3 General Mills Cereal from the 4/22 SS
Final price = As low as $0.99 each after coupon and instant savings

Chips Ahoy Cookies - $2.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $1.99 each after instant savings


Van Camp’s Pork & Beans - $0.79
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $0.39 each after instant savings

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish- $1.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $0.99 each after instant savings


Full Throttle Energy Drink - $1.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $0.99 each after instant savings

Kraft Singles - $1.99
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $1.59 each after instant savings

Capri Sun, $2.29
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Use $0.75/3 Capri Sun from the 5/6 SS (R)
Final price = $1.56 each after coupon and instant savings

Oreo Cookies - $2.99
Get $0.40 of for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $2.59 each after instant savings

Keebler Town House or Club Crackers - $2.89
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $1/2 Keebler Town House Crackers printable
OR Use $1/2 Keebler Club Crackers from the 4/1 RP (R)
Final price = $1.99 each after coupon and instant savings


Ragu Pasta Sauce - $1.77
Get $.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $1.37 each after instant savings

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage - $2.97

Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Use $0.55/1 Hillshire Farm Rope Smoked Sausage form the 3/25 RP (R) (this coupon EXPIRES May 15th!)
OR Use $1/2 Hillshire Farm Rope Smoked Sausage from the 3/25 RP (this coupon EXPIRES May 15th!!!!)
Final price = As low as $1.57 each after coupon and instant savings


Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees - $2.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $1.99 each after instant savings

Marie Callender’s Frozen Entrees - $2.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $1.99 each after instant savings

Kroger Peanut Butter - $2.59
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $2.19 each after instant savings

Quaker Quakes - $1.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $0.99 each after instant savings

Creamette Pasta - $1.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $0.99 each after instant savings

Select Coca-Cola Multipacks (6-8 ct.) - $3.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $2.99 each after instant savings


Philadelphia Cream Cheese - $1.79
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $1.39 each after instant savings

Thomas’ English Muffins - $2.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $1.99 each after instant savings

Kraft Mayo OR Miracle Whip - $2.99
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $2.59 each after instant savings

Private Selection Ice Cream - $4.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $3.99 each after instant savings

Ice Mountain Water (24 ct.) - $3.59
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $3.19 each after instant savings

Maxwell House Coffee - $7.99
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $7.59 each after instant savings

Yuban Coffee - $7.99
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $7.59 each after instant savings

Bone-In Chicken Wings (10 ct.) - $4.99
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $4.59 each after i
nstant savings


Gatorade or G2 (8 ct.) - $5.39
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $4.99 each after instant savings

Fuze or Snapple Tea - $1.25
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $0.85 each after instant savings

Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat - $2.49
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale
Final price = $2.09 each after instant savings

Silk Soymilk - $2.99
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $1.00 off one Silk Fruit&Protein printable
OR Use $0.75/1 Silk Soy Milk printable
OR Use $1/1 Silk Product form the 4/15 SS (R)
OR Use $1/2 Silk Product from the 4/15 SS (R)
Final price = As low as $1.59 each after coupon and instant savings


Freschetta or Red Baron Frozen Pizza - $4.49
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $1.50/2 Freschetta Pizza from the 3/4 SS (R)
Final price = As low as $3.34 each after coupon and instant savings

Smartfood Select - $2.99
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $1/1 Smartfood Selects printable
Final price = $1.59 each after coupon and instant savings

Tide Liquid Detergent - $5.89
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $1/2 Tide, Downy, Bounce, or Tide Stain Release from the 4/29 PG (R)
OR Use $0.50/2 Tide, Downy, Bounce, or Tide Stain Release from the 4/29 PG (R)
OR Use $0.50/1 Tide, Downy, Bounce or Tide Stain Release form the 4/29 PG (R)
Final price = As low as $3.99 each after coupon and instant savings

Energizer Max Batteries (AA or AAA 4 ct.) - $4.29
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $1/1 Energizer Batteries, Flashlight, USB Wall Charger or Car Charger from the 4/22 SS
Final price = $2.89 each after coupon and instant savings

Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care - $6.99
Get $0.40 off for the Mix & Match Sale

Use $1/1 Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care Product printable
OR Use $2/1 Banana Boat Product from the 4/22 SS (R)
OR Use $1/1 Banana Boat Product from the 4/22 SS (R)
OR Use $2/1 Hawaiian Tropic Product from the 4/22 SS (R)
OR Use $1/1 Hawaiian Tropic Product from the 4/22 SS (R)
Final price = As low as $4.59 each after coupon and instant savings




Happy shopping!!


Kouponing Kristyn 



The BEST of Target through May 12




Here is the Target coupon policy. Make sure you print it and keep it with you in case you need to reference it.
Target's printable coupons are here.


RP = Red Plum from the Sunday paper
SS = Smart Source from the Sunday paper
PG = Proctor & Gamble from the Sunday paper
GM = General Mills from the Sunday paper
WYB = When you buy


GIFT CARD DEALS

Buy $5 in Nivea products, Get $5 gift card:
Nivea Skin Firming Lotion (13.5 oz) – $6.99/ea
Nivea Lotion (13.5 oz) – $4.22/ea
Nivea Lip Balm – $2.24/ea
Nivea Creme Tins – $0.87
Use $1/1 coupon from the 5/6 RP
Or use $3/1 coupon from the 4/29 RP
Or use $2/1 coupon from the 4/29 RP
Final price = As low as free plus overage after coupons and gift card
Buy 2 Aveeno Sunblock or HydroSport Spray, Get $5 gift card:
Aveeno Face Sunblock (3 oz), HydroSport Spray (5 oz), others – $8.99/ea
Use 2 $2/1 coupon from the 4/15 SmartSource insert
Stack with 2 $1/1 Target printable
Final price = $4.49 each after coupons and gift card
SoBe Lifewater (20 oz) – $1
Buy 10, Get $5 gift card
Final price = $0.50 each after gift card
OTHER DEALS
Buy 2 Degree Men’s Travel Size Deodorants at $0.99 each
Use $2/2 Degree Men’s Deodorant coupon
Final price = Free after coupon
StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water Pouch – $0.99
Use $0.50/1 coupon from the March All You magazine
Final price = $0.49 after coupon
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers Variety Pack (6 ct) – $2
Buy 2 and use $0.50/2 printable
Or buy 2 and use $1/2 printable 
Final price = As low as $1.50 each after coupon
Garnier Nutrisse or Clairol Nice N Easy Hair Color – $6
Use $2/1 coupon from the 4/29 P&G insert
Or buy 2 and use $5/2 coupon from the 4/29 P&G insert
Stack with $2/1 Target printable
Final price = As low as $2 each after coupons
Ladies’ Ruffle Neck Tanks and Peasant Tees — $6
Use the $3/1 Merona coupon
Final price = $3 each after coupon



Happy shopping!


Kouponing Kristyn

Good Nites for $4.67 at CVS!!!!





Buy 3 packages of Goodnites Underwear at $10 each
Use (3) $2/1 Goodnites Underwear Coupons
Pay $24.00 plus tax out of pocket, Get $10 Extra Bucks back
Final price = $4.67 per package after coupons and EB

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Kroger coupon policy for the Fort Wayne area as of Dec. 15, 2011



                                                                 
I finally got an email back from customer service at Kroger about their coupon policy in this area. In this response there is reference to store #'s. I looked them up for you so you don't have to try and figure out if the store you shop at is included.

The stores that are doing triple coupons are the following:

857 = 1840 Columbus Pike, Delaware, Ohio

874 = 621 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN

929 = 218 E Petit, Fort Wayne, IN

972 = 601 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

973 = 6002 Saint Joe Ctr Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

976 = 8801 Us Highway 24 Wort Wayne, IN

991 = 1005 West 7th Street, Auburn, Indiana

887 = 2495 Cedar Street, Holt, Michigan

I love how stores change their policies and never let you know. You have to check on your own constantly since you never know when they might change.....'

Here is the official email I got. PRINT this and keep it with you when you shop at Kroger!

Dear Valued Customer:

Our coupon policy varies by division. The policy for stores in your area is as follows. Please note that this policy is our most current; however it is subject to change without notice.

The store manager has the right to accept, decline or limit the quantity of coupons or items used or purchased in a single transaction, by a single customer, or in a single day.

- There is a limit of 5 like item coupons redeemed in one shopping trip = 24 Hours
(Management reserves the right to lower this limit based on Stock Levels)
- There is a limit of 2 like item coupons that will be multiplied; additional coupons for the like item will be redeemed at face value.
- Digital Coupons loaded to a Plus Card will redeem automatically at the end of the transaction. Paper manufacturer coupons will not be redeemed for same item if a digital coupon has already been redeemed. (Limit one manufacturer coupon per item)
- Digital Coupons and a Store Coupon may be redeemed on the same item.
- Paper Manufacturer Coupons and store coupons may be redeemed on the same item.
- To protect the interest of our company we will not accept Internet Coupons for the following reasons.
o Coupon does not scan
o No expiration date
o Coupon is for FREE product without additional purchase
o High dollar value (coupon value is 75% or more of the value of the product)
o Coupon Appears out of proportion, blurry, no picture, or obvious duplicates
o Altered coupons in ANY way

Triple Coupon for Ft. Wayne-area Kroger Stores: The stores affected by this policy are 857, 874, 929, 972, 973, 976,991, and 887.
* Coupons valued up to and including $0.50 will be tripled.
* Coupons that cannot be tripled include retailer, tobacco products, or store coupons.
* Coupons valued at $0.51 and higher will be redeemed at face value only.
* Items must be purchased in the sizes and quantities specified on each coupon.
I hope this information is helpful to you. Please let me know if I can assist you further.
Sincerely,

The Kroger Co.
Customer Service

Store coupon policies for Fort Wayne area



A VERY important tool for a good couponer is to always have a store's written coupon policy on hand. Having these coupon policies printed out is a good idea so you can read over the particular store policy before doing a shopping trip with your coupons. This will reduce stress and any problems at the register. These also come in handy at times when you encounter an uneducated cashier who is not familiar enough with his or her store coupon policy. So, my advice to you is have the policy with you when you shop, just in case...better safe than sorry. I have listed all of our local stores and links to their coupon policies. So, here you go!!











HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!!
Kouponing Kristyn