Saturday, June 15, 2013

Coupon Policy Update...

Hey, Everyone!

This is a good time to update those coupon policies for the summer deals coming with the first official days of summer this week.  Stores are constantly updating their coupon acceptance policies. 

First, they want to discourage "extreme coupon shopping gluttony".  So. most stores limit how many "like" items/coupons may be used in a single shopping trip/transaction/customer, etc. 

Next, stores want you to like shopping there.  So, to this end, many stores in tight suburban markets are instituting "price matching" and are actually becoming more coupon friendly-WalMart, Publix, Harris Teeter, & Target to name a few.  Price matching policies can vary from region to region and even within a small area.  Check with the store to get a list of which stores they will price match. 

Finally, stores like CVS and RiteAid have a reputation for have coupon friendly policies.  Walgreens likes couponers but their point system can be confusing for novice and experienced couponers alike.  Stores are really trying to get you inside to buy more things that you may not have coupons for but still want to buy.  No matter what the reason may be for updating their policy, make sure you have access to the most recent one from each store's website.  Go to the Bizzy Coupon Bee policy link for the most current store policies.
Tip:  Always carry a current coupon policy for each store where you plan to shop.  Check the store's website avery few weeks to be sure you have the most current policy.  Bookmark the Bizzy Coupon Bee policy link on your iPhone or Smart phone for quick reference while shopping.

Happy Couponing!
ShaRon, The Bizzy Coupon Bee


Coupon Shopping at ShopRite...

Hey, Y'all
 
I went on my first real coupon shopping trip at a grocery store this year!!!  Shopping in Florida was a bummer (no double coupons) so I did very little shopping except for a few grocery items.  I did most of my shopping at CVS where ExtraCare Bucks and CVS Red Box Coupons made the absence of double coupons a non-issue.
 
Friday morning, I jumped in my car and headed to my local ShopRite in Silver Spring, MD.  My shopping list:
  • 5 1/2 pounds of Perdue Chicken Leg Qtrs - 49¢/lb Limit 1 pkg w/coupon & additional $25 purchase (on sale for 77¢/lb - limit 4 pkgs)
  • 1 pound Keller's butter - $1.99 w/coupon & additional $25 purchase (limit 1)
  • 6 dozen large ShopRite (SR) eggs - $1.88 for 18 eggs (limit 4 ctns w/card)
  • 10 oz canister of Chock Full o'Nuts ground Coffee - 98¢ w/SR coupon and additional $25 purchase (limit 1)
  • Purex laundry detergent 50 oz -  99¢ (limit 1) w/SR coupon & additional $25 purchase
The total for all 5 items before coupons and customer card: $35.32
The total after coupons and customer card: $6.01
 
I only used one coupon from coupon insert: $1/1 Chock Full o'Nuts.  The other coupons were ShopRite coupons from their weekly flier and a $5 off $25 purchase coupon from ValPak I received  on Wednesday.
 
Had I not used the $5 ValPak coupon and the clipped $1/1 coffee coupon, I still would have paid just $12.01 for $35.32 worth of groceries just by clipping the store's coupons in their weekly flier.  This technique can be used at any store that issues their own coupons.
 
ShopRite Shopping Trip Video - This is Academy Award quality :-)
 
I can't wait to get this thing off my hand and get back to two-handed couponing.  One handed couponing is for the birds!
 
Happy Father's Day to all my Bizzy Couponing Dads!
 
Happy Couponing!
ShaRon, The Bizzy Coupon Bee

Friday, June 14, 2013

Sunday Coupon Preview

Hey, Everyone!

Two coupon inserts this weekend.  I hope you were able to get in on the 59¢ per week subscription on Sunday only Washington Post.  If not, be sure to purchase your Sunday paper (Balto. Sun) at your local Dollar Tree for $1.  Don't pay $2.25 for a Washington Post.

Happy Father's Day to all my couponing Dads.  If your dad is still on this side of Heaven, give him a big ol' hug and kiss while you can and everyday you can. 

Happy Couponing!

ShaRon, The Bizzy Coupon Bee


Source: sundaycouponpreview.com

6-16 Smartsource Coupon Preview

Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!
(/X) after coupon = expiration date
() before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND5 = coupon states Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/a 5

Air Wick $1/1 Scented Oil mega or triple refill (7/14)
Air Wick Free Scented Oil base warmer unit wyb Scented Oil twin refill up to $1.19 excludes free item packs (7/14)
Alberto V05 $1/1 Salon Series shampoo or conditioner 14.2oz (7/31)
Alberto V05 $1/1 Salon Series styling, treatment or Hot Oil product (7/31)
Alberto V05 $1/1 shampoo or conditioner 15oz+ (7/31)
Blink $2/1 Tears or GelTears (7/22)
Colgate $.50/1 toothpaste 4oz+ (6/29)
Depend $1.50/1 shields or guards for me (7/27)
Depend $1/1 product (7/27)
Excedrin $1.50/1 100ct+ product (8/24)
Excedrin $1/1 24ct+ product (8/24)
Fabuloso $.25/1 multi-use cleaner or spray 32oz+ (7/6)
Farmer John $1/1 sliced lunch meat (8/16)
Farmer John $1/2 hot dogs (8/16)
French's $.30/1 mustard (9/15)
French's $1/1 Flavor Infuser marinade (8/31)
Gina Rispoli $1/1 jar (9/15) DND
Hershey $1/2 Kit Kat Minis, Rolo Minis, Hershey's Milk Chocolate Drops, Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Drops, Reese's Minis, Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Pieces, Reese's Pieces, York Pieces or Almond Joy Pieces stand-up bags 8oz+ (8/30)
Honey Maid $1/2 Teddy Grahams graham snacks or Grahamfuls filled crackers 7.04oz+ (8/2)
iD Gum $1/2 single packs or multi-packs 14 pieces+ (7/28)
Kotex $.50/1 U product excludes liners 14-22ct (7/27)
Kotex $1/2 Natural Balance Lightdays pantiliners excludes 14-22ct (7/27)
Kotex $1/2 Natural Balance Security tampons (7/27) ETS
Kotex $2/2 Natural Balance Pads (7/27) ETS
Koxy Shack $.75/1 flan (8/31)
Kozy Shack $.75/1 pudding (8/31)
Neutrogena $2/1 ultra gentle daily cleanser (12/31) ETS
Palmolive $.50/1 liquid dish soap 14oz+ (7/6)
Post $1/1 Great Grains cereal 14.75oz+ (7/28)
Post $1/1 Raisin Bran 20oz+ (7/28)
Post $1/1 Shredded Wheat 10oz+ (7/28)
Precious Galbani $1/1 fresh mozzarella cheese (9/30) DND
Purina $.50/1 Friskies 2.1oz cat treats (9/16)
Purina $1/1 Busy (9/16)
Purina $1/1 Friskies 6oz cat treats (9/16)
Purina $1/1 ONE dry cat food bag (9/16)
Purina $1/3 ONE wet cat food cans (9/16)
RevitaLens $2/1 10oz OcuTec multi-purpose disinfection solution (7/22)
RevitaLens $4/1 20oz OcuTec multi-purpose disinfection solution (7/22)
Rug Doctor $5 off rental (7/31)
Scotch-Brite $.75/2 stay clean, heavy duty, non-scratch, delicate care or greener clean scrub sponge multi-packs (7/13)
Scotch-Brite $1/2 dishwands or dishwand refills (7/31)
Speed Stick $.50/1 Mens or Lady 2.3oz+ (7/6)
Speed Stick $1/1 Mens Power or Lady Power 2.3oz+ (7/6)
Suavitel $.25/1 fabric conditioner 56oz+ (7/6)
TriCalm $2/1 2oz steroid-free hydrogel (7/27) DND
Trident/Dentyne $1/1 pouch 80+ pieces (7/28)
Windex/Viva Free 1pk Viva paper towels wyb 2 Windex Touch-Up items kitchen or bath up to $2.79 (6/30) TARGET COUPON
Wonderful Almond Accents $.50/1 3.5oz+ (8/16)
Zest $.50/1 3bar+ (7/28)
Zest $1/1 body wash (7/28)


6-16 RedPlum Coupon Preview
Redplum

Sunday Coupon Preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!
(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes

Arrowhead $1.50/1 100% mountain spring water 8oz multi-pack (7/28)
Arrowhead $1/1 100% mountain spring water 700mL multi-pack (7/28)
Arrowhead $1/4 sparkling mountain spring water 1-liter bottles or 2 .5-liter 6pks (7/28)
Bar-S $.75/1 deli shaved lunchmeat (7/7) DND
Dial $1/2 Complete foaming hand soap or bar soap 3pk+ (7/13)
Dial $1/2 Kids body+hair wash 12oz+ (7/13)
Dial/Tone B2G1 free Dial, Dial for Men or Tone body wash 6oz+ (6/29)
Disney/Marvel $1/1 character shaped gummy vitamins (7/31)
Ester-C $2/1 product (7/31)
Garnier $2/1 Nutrisse haircolor (8/10)
Gillette $2/1 disposable razor (7/31) ETS
Gillette $3/1 Fusion ProGlide razor or styler (7/31) ETS
Gillette $5/1 Fusion ProGlide styler (7/31) ETS
Gillette $5/1 Mach3 Sensitive razor (7/31) ETS
Head & Shoulders $5/2 products (6/30) ETS
Kerasal $2/1 product (7/31)
L'Oreal $1/1 EverCurl, EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure or EverStrong shampoo or conditioner (8/10)
L'Oreal $1/1 EverCurl, EverCreme, EverSleek, EverPure or EverStrong treatment (8/10)
L'Oreal $1/1 EverStyle product (8/10)
L'Oreal $1/1 Parais eyeliner or eye shadow (8/10)
L'Oreal $1/1 Paris cleanser (8/10) ETS
L'Oreal $1/1 Paris eye product (8/10)
L'Oreal $1/1 Paris moisturizer (8/10) ETS
Nature's Bounty $2/1 vitamin or supplement (7/31)
Neutrogena $1/1 suncare product (10/15) ETS
Newman's Own $.50/1 pasta sauce (7/27)
Newman's Own $.50/1 salad dressing (7/27)
Newman's Own $.50/1 salsa (7/27)
Newman's Own $1/1 complete skillet meal (7/27)
Newman's Own $1/1 Thin & Crispy pizza (7/27)
Newman's Own $1/1 wine (7/31)
Polident $1/2 tablets 40ct+ (7/31)
Renuzit $.50/1 Tempting Indulgence adjustable air freshener (6/30) ETS
Renuzit B1G1 free Fresh Accents air freshener up to $4.99 (6/30)
Renuzit B2G1 free Adjustables air fresheners up to $4.17 (6/30) DND
Right Guard $2/1 Xtreme antiperspirant or deodorant (7/13)
Right Guard $2/2 Total Defense 5 antiperspirant or deodorant (7/13)
Right Guard $2/2 Xtreme or Total Defense 5 body wash or bar (7/13)
Soft Scrub $1/1 Advanced Surface (7/14)
Soft Scrub $1/1 product (7/14)
Tide $1/1 3ct+ washing machine cleaner or 4ct+ to go stain eraser pads (7/19) TARGET COUPON
Tide/Downy/Bounce $.50/1 Tide detergent, Tide boost duo pacs, Downy softener, Downy Unstopables, Bounce sheets, Bounce dryer bar excludes 24ct Bounce sheets, Tide Pods and trial size (7/19) TARGET COUPON
Tide/Downy/Bounce $1.50/2 Tide detergent, Tide boost duo pacs, Downy softener, Downy Unstopables, Bounce sheets, Bounce dryer bar excludes 24ct Bounce sheets, Tide Pods and trial size (7/19) TARGET COUPON
Tide/Downy/Bounce $3/3 Tide detergent, Tide boost duo pacs, Downy softener, Downy Unstopables, Bounce sheets, Bounce dryer bar excludes 24ct Bounce sheets, Tide Pods and trial size (7/19) TARGET COUPON
Venus $5/1 razor excludes disposables and trial (7/31)
Weber $1 off fresh beef wyb 2 seasonings (8/15)
Weber $1/1 Real Molasses BBQ Sauce (8/15)
Wrigley's $.75/1 car cup or bottle (9/8) DND
ZzzQuil $1/1 product (7/31) ETS

Monday, June 10, 2013

Fresh Printable Coupons

Hey, Everyone!

Rainy days mean you can spend the late afternoon hunting coupons instead of pulling weeds in your garden.  Don't forget to clean out all those coupons that expired May 31st.

Here are some new printables that have been reloaded. The source for these coupon links is the weekly newsletter from CouponTom.com

Finally, it looks like we can expect two coupon inserts this coming weekend:  Red Plum & Smart Source.  I will post the coupons you can expect by Thursday.

Happy Couponing!

ShaRon, The Bizzy Coupon Bee

See all 28 NEW coupons.com Coupons





Newspaper Inserts 
Insert Coupon Count
06-09 S 90- Last coupon expires: Dec 31