Don't Forget to Print or Upload Coupons!

I have turned into a major coupon user.  I love to try to find a coupon for everything I buy (unfortunately, I can't usually do that but I can come close sometimes!).  One of the best ways I have found to get more coupons is to print them online or upload them to my grocery store loyalty card.  So, I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite places to go for coupons:

Coupons.com-  Easy to use and print from.  If you put in your zip codes sometimes you will find some different coupons since there are some manufacturers who are targeting different areas with their coupons.

Smartsource.com and redplum.com are both really good resources.  They are the ones who put out the coupon flyers found in the newspaper each week, but I often find different coupons on their website. 

Target-only coupons:  If you like to shop at Target, then be sure to print out their coupons before your next shopping trip.  They often have coupons for their brand but also for national brands as well.  The great thing about their coupons is if they are marked as a "Target coupon" you can use them with a manufacturer's coupon on the same item! 

Not much for printing coupons?  Then uploading them to your grocery store loyalty card might be perfect for you.  For these, you will have to register your card number after registering with the website.  They will automatically deduct at the register when you use your card and purchase the correct item. Not every store participates with each program.  I used to love to use pgesavers at our Kroger branded grocery store but a few months ago they stopped working together. 

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This last program is a little different because it puts money into a college account rather than giving you money back on the items.  The ecoupons at Upromise.com can be loaded onto your grocery cards so when you purchase the item, the coupon amount goes into your Upromise account to use for later educational expenses.  What a painfree way to save a little bit for your child's college education.  besides the ecoupons there are also a few products that give you a percentage back on your purchase if you use a Upromise registered grocery loyalty card when you make your purchase.  If you haven't signed up for Upromise, it is free and pretty easy.  I have been pretty happy with how my ecoupon purchases have added up in my kids' accounts.

Coupons in the April 2010 Issue of Parents Magazine

I have to admit one of the first things I do when I get my magazines in the mail is look through to see which coupons are in the issue!  These coupons are in the April 2010 Parents magazine which just arrived in the mail yesterday:

TARGET COUPON:  $1.50 off Tide Plus Febreeze Freshness Sport Laundry Detergent (excludes trial size)

$1 off any box of Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta

55 cents off (2) gallons, or (1) 2.5 gallon, or (1) multipack Nursery Purified Water with added Fluoride

20% off entire purchase at Gymboree

Also, some JC Penney Portrait coupons.

Free Lotion at Bath and Body Works- Saturday March 13 Only

This Saturday, March 13 ONLY-  Upgrade your body lotion for FREE at Bath & Body Works.  Bring in your current body lotion and get their new reformulated body lotion free!  ($10.50 value).  This is limited to select locations (I noticed that several locations near me were not participating, so be sure to call and find out whether your local location is).  Limit one per customer, select fragrances and while supplies last. 

Earn Free Coupons With Recyclebank

Have you heard about RecycleBank?  It's a way to earn some free coupons while doing something great for the planet!  I first heard about RecycleBank when our waste management company partnered with them to pick up our recyclables.  We earn points for the weight of our recycling pick-ups.  Those points can them be used for a variety of rewards;  my favorite rewards are the coupons which are relatively low points and always arrive in about a week.  I never realized the program could be used by those not able to recycle through them, but recently realized it can be!

To take advantage of this opportunity, visit their website and sign-up.  You will receive some reward points just for doing that (when I signed up I got 40 points but more recently they were giving more points just for signing up).  You can earn 50 points for joining the Ebay Green Team (an easy sign-up).  Or earn points by giving away some items on Kashless.com or sending in an old cell phone or electronic to be recycled.  On occasion there will be a bonus point code you can put in too.  (the last bonus code I know of was RECYCLEYOURMAGS which got me an extra 15 points...not sure if it is still working but worth a try!) 

After you have earned your points, you can request coupons.  For example (these are subject to change):

50 points:  $1 off any Dasani
50 points:  $1 off any Coca Cola products

50 points:  $1 off Honest Tea

60 points:  $5 off $50 at Albertsons

100 points:  2 free cans of Friskies

150 points:  $5 off any Huggies Diapers

300 points:  FREE Barbara's Bakery Product

Just wanted to share the details on this program because I think it is definitely worth joining even if you can't have your curbside recycling done through them!

Enter to Win a Noir Bracelet From Elle

Enter to win a Noir Bracelet from Elle Magazine (value $245).  Enter daily.  Ends 3/31/10.

Request Free Sample of Huggies Diapers

Request 2 free samples of Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers.  These come from Costco but you do not have to be a Costco member. 

Nestle Crunch: Love It or Your Money Back Guarantee

Nestle is offering a Love It or It's Free Money Back Guarantee on their 1.55 oz Crunch bar.  Try the candy bar and if you don't love it, send in for a refund.  Download the form here, then send in with the original receipt and wrapper UPC.  The link for the form is in the bottom right corner of the website.  Offer expires 4/15/10 (though the Crunch bar must be purchased by 3/31/10).

Print a Coupon for New Quaker True Delights Instant Oatmeal

Print a coupon for $1 off Quaker's new True Delights Instant Oatmeal.  There are two new flavors:  Wild Blueberry Muffin and Hazelnut Latte.  Both sound great;  looking forward to trying them!  The link for the coupon is at the bottom of the page.

Enter to Win a Complete Laundry Room Package from Kenmore

Enter to win a Complete Laundry Room Package worth $4500 from Kenmore in the Whole New Spin on Laundry Sweepstakes.  You can enter daily.  Ends 3/31/10.

Enter to Win $10,000 or a Daily Prize From Emerald Nuts

Enter to win a prize of up to $10,000 from Emerald Nuts.  You can enter daily for a smaller prize.  To win the $10,000 you have to register then go back starting March 15 to play a game.

Request SuperPretzel Coupons By Mail

Submit a request to get SuperPretzel coupons sent to you through the mail.

FREE Honey Walnut Shrimp at Panda Express- March 10

Print a coupon for FREE Honey Walnut Shrimp at Panda Express on March 10 (Wednesday) only.   No other purchase necessary.  The coupon is printed through Facebook.