Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Buying 1 Paper or 2

I think I've posted about this before.  How many papers do you buy each week?  The general recommendation is one paper for each member of your family.  I practiced this rule until about two months ago when I cut back to one paper a week.  But, I quickly realized buying one paper leaves you short a coupon when things are on sale in pairs.  So, I was happy when I found out I could get a mail delivered subscription to the Owensboro Messenger Enquirer.  Now, I get the Louisville Courier Journal on Sunday mornings and then receive the Owensboro paper on Tuesdays.  Bottomline, I recommend buying at least two copies of your favorite Sunday paper each week.

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Will We Get the BIC Coupon This Weekend?

Be sure to check your 7/31 inserts for a BIC Stationery coupon!  The announcement is posted on the BIC Mark-It Facebook Page so I'm hoping this one will land in our local papers! 

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

7/31 Red Plum Insert Preview

I don't know why, but I Heart The Mart is reporting there will be 4 (?) inserts on 7/31.  I don't know where that info is coming from, but I hope he's right!  For now, it seems there is a Proctor & Gamble and a Red Plum.  Here's the preview list from Sunday Coupon Preview for the Red Plum.

Did You "Like" Aunt Jemima?

Did you already "Like" Aunt Jemima on Facebook?  It's being widely reported that you can get an additional coupon from the Aunt Jemima Facebook page.  I watched the video (again) and was not allowed to print another coupon.  It told me "you have already entered".  Hope you have better luck!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Printable: SunDrop Soda BOGO

I'm not entirely sure if I have seen Sun Drop soda in the drink coolers anywhere around here.  I know I've seen it in 2 litters, though, so maybe it's out there and I never noticed!  Any hoo, My Litter has a direct print link on her site, find it here.  I try to avoid copying and posting these direct print links when I don't know where they came from.  But, I printed this one out and it looks legit, so I feel pretty safe passing it along.  If you find Sun Drop anywhere in the county, please let the rest of us know where to get it!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Bounce Coupons by Mail

Thanks to my friend Leigh for sending me this coupon link!  Go here and sign up for $10 in Bounce coupons by mail!  Expect to receive your coupons in 4-6 weeks!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Meet Amber: Another Local Couponer with a Cause!

I stumbled upon a post on the West KY Couponers facebook page from a fellow couponer trying to gain interest for a coupon get together in Caldwell County.  Little did I know that there was way more to her than just that one little post!  Not only is she an avid couponer, but she's also a coupon blogger!  And there's an article about her skills in today's edition of the Times Leader (check it out on page C1 here and page C2 here).  Her name is Amber, she's a  mom, a wife, a coupon teacher, and an ethical couponer!

After messaging her on Facebook, I also learned that she's working to host a "shop for a cause" event sometime this fall/winter.  If you've been following this blog and have read my posts about the Couponers Initiative, you'll know that I am 100% in support of couponers doing good things for others!  As I often say, Couponers CAN make a difference, one donation at a time.  I hope she's able to get this event up and rolling so we can all come out and support it!  Maybe we'll see a "shop for a cause" event here in Hopkins County, too!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Refer a Friend, Get $1/2 Ronco Pasta Coupon

Here's another great coupon for Ronco pasta!  Refer your friends and get a $1 off any two Ronco products.  This coupon would be awesome for the sale at Market Place this week (2 for $0.78) if only they would accept it!  I'd tell you to price match and get 22-cents in overage, but Walmart doesn't carry Ronco pasta!  I hope with the increase in coupon usage, we'll see Market Place allow overage like Walmart.  Good luck!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

YES, Kmart in Madisonville is DOUBLING coupons!

YES, Kmart in Madisonville is DOUBLING coupons
July 24th to July 30th; the participation dates are in the store ad!

The store has told at least one shopper that the doubling was only a one day deal.  I was given the same information just a little while ago when I called to check out the situation.  I asked if the store ad is different than the one I received in the mail; I think I was nice about it.  After checking with the manager the cashier came back to tell me that you have to have your Shop Your Way Rewards card to participate in the double event.  I think we already knew we needed the rewards card!  Does anyone shop without your rewards card?

So, be sure you take your sales ad and your rewards card with you if you're going Double Couponing this week at Kmart.  If you have a resistant cashier, you can show them the "Double manufacturer's coupon event up to 99-cents!" on the top of page 11 in the sales ad.  But, remember to be nice!  We're only human and we all make mistakes!  Good luck!

Special thanks to Ali who let me know she got denied her doubles yesterday!  I hope she's able to get back to the store and get the mistake corrected! 

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer

What do you do with your stockpile?

Good morning!  We did a back to work / back to school shopping trip yesterday.  We got home, unloaded all the bags, and brought them into the kitchen.  I unpacked them and had to leave most of it on the kitchen counter because I don't have any space in the kitchen cabinets!  So, I am wondering how do you store your surplus or stockpile?  I'm going to have to do some kind of major reorganizing!  And the sooner the better!  Anyone have any great storage techniques?

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Peebles: 30% off Online Purchase

You can save an extra 30% off your ENTIRE online  purchase today and tomorrow (7/27 & 7/28) at Peebles.com when you use this code at checkout:  72730

I took a quick peek and saw several shoes on sale!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011) 

7/31 P&G Insert Preview

The 7/31 Proctor & Gamble insert preview is available at Sunday Coupon Preview!  I think all of the P&G coupons in our caddy expire on 7/31 so it's time to clean them out and get ready for a new set!  You know, we've been seeing a P&G insert each month for three months in a row now!  According to the preview schedule, we're going to keep seeing them each month (except September) until the end of the year!

Printable: Frank's Red Hot Sauce

Click to Print!
Zip: 98052

I thought this one had reached its Print Limit, but I was able to print a copy of it this morning!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Printable: Jergens Overnight Repair Lotion

Click to Print!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Printable: Libman Cloths & Sponges

Click to Print!
Zip: 90210

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

Printable: Select Miramax Blu-ray Discs

Click to Print!
Zip: 90210

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)

7/27 Coupon Matchups: MarketPlace, Sureway, FoodGiant


Sales begin Wednesday, July 27th and end Tuesday, August 2nd!

Sureway & Food Giant Matchups
  • Hamburger Helper 5/$5 - Save $0.75/3 (6/12 SS, 7/17 SS)
  • Prairie Farms Ice Cream $3.98 - Save $0.50/1 (6/19 RP)
  • Yoplait Yogurt $0.58 - Save $0.50/a (6/19 SS) or Save $0.40/6 (6/12 SS) or Save $0.50/8 or $0.40/6 (7/10 SS)
  • New York Texas Toast 2/$5 - Save $0.50/1 (All You, May 2011)
  • On-Cor Frozen Dinners 2/$5 - Save $0.75/2 http://www.on-cor.com/component/content/article/15-latest/201-special-coupons.html I have not yet received a coupon, you have to enter your mailing address, so this may be one you receive by snail mail!
  • Ritz Crackers 2/$5 - Save $1/2 Nabisco products (6/19 SS)
  • Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 2/$4 - Save $0.50/2 (7/17 SS)
  • Kellogg's Mini Wheats $3.48 - Save $1/2 (7/24 RP)
  • Sureway: Chips Ahoy Cookies 2/$5 - Save $1/2 Nabisco produts (6/19 SS)
  • Lady Speed Stick 2/$4 - Save $0.50/1 (7/24 SS)
  • Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner $2.79 - Save $1/1 (6/12 RP)
  • Crest Toothpaste $1.79 - Save $0.75/1 (6/5 & 7/3 P&G)
  • Pepto $2.99 - Save $0.50/1 (7/3 P&G)
  • FoodGiant: Nabisco Snak-Saks 2/$3 - Save $1/2 Nabisco products (6/19 SS)

Market Place Matchups
Overall not a bad week for couponing in Hopkins County!

Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (7/27/2011)