Did you watch Extreme Couponing?

I'm actually typing this before the show airs, but I wanted to pass along a link to Cuckoo For Coupon Deals where the extreme dislike of Extreme Couponing has begun!  If history repeats itself, there will be plenty of bad-mouthing across the coupon-osphere tomorrow, er today.  But, before you jump onto the blog bash-train, keep this in mind.....We've all gone to the store only to find empty shelves, and it stinks.  But, you have to admit that "the early bird gets the worm" and most things in life are "first come, first served".  It helps no one when couponers view other couponers are competition.  It's also true that "everything I need to know I learned in Kindergarten"...."share and share alike"......"treat others as you want to be treated"....."couponers CAN make a difference, one donation at a time!"

Southern Savers: Sunday Coupon Inserts

Southern Savers is really one of my favorite coupon blogs.  We may not live in the extreme south, but I consider myself a Southerner, don't you? 

Be sure to check out Jenny's post Real Extreme Couponing: Sunday Coupon Inserts.

My Litter: How to Extreme Coupon the right way

I think it's sort of strange when a past Extreme Couponer advises other couponers not to watch TLC's Extreme Couponing....But, that's just one of the recommendations by My Litter in the post Extreme Couponing, How to do it the right way! 

I remember their episode and I can't say that I thought it was more or less realistic than any of the other shows.  In her post, she says the savings was not accomplished from double coupons, but she doesn't say it was accomplished by coupons alone.  And I don't consider a "save on your next order" catalina a coupon.  I wish the couponers featured on the show would make their sales receipt public.  Put your receipt where your mouth is, so to speak. 

What to buy, and when

Thanks to My Music City Mommy for a month by month list of items to buy during sales cycles.  Some of the best coupons and store sales happened around tax refund time this year, and 2012 is right around the corner!  This one would be worth printing and putting in your coupon binder!

Cuckoo: Special Ordering

Cuckoo for Coupon Deals has a good list of suggestions for placing a special order. 

I've tried to make a special order at Market Place and they were unable to get the product.  Have you made a specail order?  How did it go?  Any problems?

{LOL}Save Big with Jenny's Number

I saw this topic on yahoo! this morning and had to take a look.  You'll have that song stuck in your head all day!  8675309....I'd never be able to keep a strait face and give out this fake phone number, but I thought it was funny.  Would you be able to do it?

Just click here to watch!

Cuckoo: Coupon Fairies

Cuckoo for Coupon Deals has been on fire today with Hot Coupon Topics.  Have you been helped by a Coupon Fairy while shopping?  I was shopping for cereal about a week ago and just happened to spot a coupon someone had left on the shelf that saved me a buck!  And the cereal had a special code to receive a free book from Scholastic!  So, that coupon actually helped me save a total of $6!  As for the coupon swap baskets, I haven't noticed them at our Walmart.  For a time there were little baskets along the shelves where you could pick up or drop off coupons.  But, I never found anything useful.  And I kind of thought they looked tacky.  I did witness a Kroger employee throwing away coupons that had been left on the shelves.  I know, I was horrified, too.  So, if you're a coupon fairy, keep up the good work!

9/28 Market Place, Sureway, Food Giant Coupon Matchup

Sales begin Wednesday, September 28th and end Tuesday, October 4th!

{{**All 8/28 Proctor & Gamble coupons expire Friday, September 30th!!!**}}

Food Giant & Sureway Coupon Matchups

Smart Shopper Savings Matchups

• Charmin $4.98 - Save $0.25/1 (8.28 PG) or Save $1/1 (9/11 RP)
• Bounty Basic Paper Towels $4.98 - Save $1/1 (9/11 SS)
• Folgers $7.98 - Save $1/1 (Upcoming 10/2 RP)

Regular Weekly Ad Matchups

• General Mills Cereals 4/$10 - Save $1/2 (9/25 SS)
• Bunny Bread 2/$3 - Save $0.25/1 (7/31 SS)
• Ragu 3/$5 - Save $0.75/2 (9/11 RP) or Unilever Printable (if available)
• DiGiorno Pizza 2/$10 - Save $1/1 (9/11 RP)
• Farm Rich Snacks $4.98 - Farm Rich Printable (if available)
• Nestle Baking Chips $1.98 - Nestle Printable (if available)
• Ritz Crackers 2/$5 - Save $2/2 with In-Ad Coupon
• Ritz Crackerfuls 2/$5 - Crackerfuls Facebook (if available)
• Pompeian Olive Oil $4.48 - Pompeian Printable (if available)
• Gain Laundry Detergent $9.98 - Save $1/1 (8/14 RP; exp 9/30)
• Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits $2.98 - Save $1.50/2 (8/14 RP or 9/25 RP)
• Dawn Dish Liquid $2.48 - Save $0.50/1 or $0.75/1 (8/28 PG)
• Cascade $3.98 - Save $1/1 (8/28 PG)
• Johnson & Johnson's Baby Care Products $2.99 - Johnson & Johnson 2-in-1 Baby Shampoo $1.00 (zip:77477) (if shampoo is included)
• Head & Shoulders $4.49 - Save $1/1 (8/28 PG)
• Zest, Ivory, Safeguard Bar Soaps $1.99 - Save $1/1 (9/11 SS) or Save $0.35/1 (8/28 PG)
• Crest Toothpaste $1.99 - Save $0.50/1 (8/28 PG)
• Tums $3.89 - Save $1/2 (8/28 PG)
• Land O Frost $2.18 - Save $0.55/1 (7/24 RP) (if Premium is included)
• Eckrich Smoked Sausage $2.98 - Save $0.55/1 or $1/2 (8/28 SS; exp 9/30)
• Sea Best Tilapia Fillets 2/$9 - Sea Best Printable (if available)
• Sea Best Catfish Fillets $5.98 - Sea Best Printable (if available)

Market Place Coupon Matchups

• Tide $4.98 - Save $1/2 (9/25 RP) or Save $1.50/2 (8/28 PG) or Save $0.50/1 (8/28 PG)
• Charmin $4.98 - Save $0.25/1 (8.28 PG) or Save $1/1 (9/11 RP)
• Bounty Paper Towels $4.98 - Save $1/1 (9/11 SS)
• Bunny Bread (Honey Wheat, Sandwich, or Whole Grain White) $1.48 - Save $0.25 (7/31 SS)
• Totino's Pizza Rolls 4/$5 - Totino’s Pizza Rolls $0.40 (zip:77477)
• Northstar Frozen Novelties 2/$5 - Save $0.50/1 (8/28 RP) DO NOT DOUBLE
• Land O Frost Lunchmeat $2.17 - Save $0.55/1 (7/24 RP) (if Premium is included)
• Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $2.98 - Pillsbury Sweet Rolls $0.40 (zip:77477) or Coupon Network Printable
• Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 3/$5 - Coupon Network Printable
• Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies $1.97 - Save $1/2 (8/7 RP) or Save $0.55/2 (9/18 RP)
• Puffs Tissues 5/$5 - Save $0.25/3 (8/28 PG)
• Cascade $4.98 - Save $1/1 (8/28 PG)
• Wisk 2x Liquid $9.98 - Save $2/1 (8/21 SS)
• Pringles 2/$3 - Save $1/4 (8/28 PG) (if size specified on coupon)
• Downy $5.48 - Save $1.50/2 (8/28 PG) or Save $0.50/1 (8/28 PG)
• Cool Whip $1.38 - Save $1/2 w/ Food Giant Family of Stores Coupon
• Kraft Cheese Singles $2.28 - Save $2/2 w/ Food Giant Family of Stores Coupon
• Kraft Chunks or Shredded Cheese 3/$5 - Save $2/2 w/ Food Giant Family of Stores Coupon
• Kraft Dressings $2.48 - Save $1/1 w/ Food Giant Family of Stores Coupon
• Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip $2.98 - Save $1/1 w/ Food Giant Family of Stores Coupon
• Velvetta Cheese $5.38 - Save $1/1 w/ Food Giant Family of Stores Coupon
• Maxwell House Coffee $8.75 - Save $2/1 w/ Food Giant Family of Stores Coupon

{{Look for the Food Giant Family of Stores Coupons near the service desk}}
(these coupons are also in the Sureway/Food Giant Ad which is usually available in the Wednesday edition of the Madisonville Messenger)

Food Giant In-Ad Coupons

Be sure to grab a copy of today's (9/28) Madisonville Messenger for your Sureway weekly ad.  There are several In-Ad coupons you don't want to miss!  The online Market Place ad does not feature the coupons, but there may be coupons near the service desk so check as you enter the store.  If you don't see any coupons, be sure to ask!

• Save $2/2 Kraft Natural Cheeses
• Save $1/1 Velveeta Cheese
• Save $2/2 Chips Ahoy Cookies
• Save $2/2 Ritz Crackers
• Save $2/2 Nabisco Snack Crackers
• Save $2/2 Kraft Singles
• Save $1/1 A.1. Steak Sauce
• Save $1/1 Velveeta Cheesy Skillets
• Save $1/1 Kraft Dressing
• Save $1/1 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip
• Save $1/2 Cook Whip
• Save $2/1 Maxwell House Ground Coffee

Will We See 6 Coupon Inserts This Sunday?

Just read on Cuckoo For Coupon Deals (who heard it from We Use Coupons) that there is going to be SIX coupon inserts this Sunday!  If we are lucky enough to see all six in our local papers, I will be happy and amazed!  Keep your fingers crossed!

1. Playschool, *will go well with Christmas sales!
2. Smart Source,
3. P & G Brandsaver,
4. Moments to Save Coupons(Pepsico),
5. Red Plum,
6. Komen Race for the Cure Everyday Saver

No list yet of what coupons each insert will have.