Tip of the Day: October 14th

There is a difference between stockpiling and hoarding. Especially when it comes to food items with a limited shelf life.

Sometimes there's a fine line and sometimes it's pretty obvious. And it differs for everyone based on their needs.

You can add another column to your Price List and write down how much of that item your family uses in a month and go from there.

You may think buying 25 boxes of mac & cheese is ridiculous if your family only uses one box a month. If my kids eat it 4 or more times a week, that'll only last 6 weeks. (Am I being a little transaparent here? hehe...)

Tip of the Day: October 13th

Creating a well rounded stockpile will take a few months. Sales usually run through 90 day cycles--especially at grocery stores.

When you come across as great deal on something that your family uses regularly, buy enough to get you to the next great deal.

You may feel like you're spending too much money at that moment, but when you don't have to buy the item at all for the next 3 months, you'll notice a difference.

Tip of the Day: October 12th

You've seen me talk about "Stockpiling" on here, but you may be wondering what that really is.

Stockpiling is buying multiple items at their lowest prices so that you never have to pay full price. Simple as that!

To know if something is at a "Stockpile" price, you'll have to use your Price List.

Tip of the Day: October 11th

Before you purchase your Sunday papers, check inside to make sure each one has all the inserts that should be inside. There may be variations from region to region, but you should still get everything you're paying for!

You can see the coupon preview HERE.

CVS (October 11th-17th)

If you're new to shopping with coupons, click HERE.

If you want to learn more about shopping at CVS, click HERE.

{Items highlighted in blue indicate that the coupon matchup uses the most recent Sunday coupons or currently available printable coupons.}

Freebies:

SUNDAY, MONDAY, & TUESDAY ONLY!
Halloween Nylon Treat Bag
.99
Earns .99 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
Final price: FREE

SUNDAY, MONDAY, & TUESDAY ONLY!
4-in-1 pumpkin Carving Tool
$1.99
Earns $1.99 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 2)
Final price: FREE

Cheapies:

NyQuil/DayQuil Liquicaps 12 count, Caplets 10 count, or Liquid 6 oz.
$4.49 Buy 1 Get 1 Free
$1 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/27 or 10/11 P&G insert (Use 2 coupons)
Final price: $1.25 each

Maybe's:

Spend $20 on selected Halloween candy, Earn $5 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1).

Spend $15 on Energizer Batteries, Earn $5 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1).
$1 printable coupon HERE

Spend $15 on selected Gillete products, Earns $5 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1).

Walgreens (October 11th-17th)

If you're new to shopping with coupons, click HERE.

If you want to learn more about shopping at Walgreens, click HERE.

{Items highlighted in blue indicate that the coupon matchup uses the most recent Sunday coupons or currently available printable coupons.}

Freebies:

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion
$6.99
Earns $6.99 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
$1.50 Printable coupons HERE and HERE
Final Price: FREE plus $1.50 overage!

Gillette Fusion MVP Razor
$8.99
Earns $6 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
$4 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/27 P&G insert
Final Price: FREE plus $1 overage!

Chapstick Fresh Effects
$2.99
Earns $2.99 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
Final Price: FREE

Emergen-C Immune System, 2-pk.
$3.49
Earns $3.49 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
Final Price: FREE

Hall's Refresh Sugar Free, 20 ct.
$1
Earns $1 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
Final Price: FREE

Robitussin DM To-Go, 2-pk.
$2.49
Earns $2.49 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
Final Price: FREE

Cheapies:

Quaker Oatmeal & Granola Bars
$2.50
Earns $5 Register Rewards when you spend $10
$1 off 2 Granola Bars printable coupon HERE
Final price: .75 each

DayQuil/NyQuil
$5
Earns $5 Register Rewards when you buy 2
$1 Manufacturer's coupon form 9/27 or 10/11 P&G insert
Final price: $1.50 each

Huggies Diaper & pull-ups
$9
Earns $4 Register Reward when you buy 2
$2 pull-ups printable coupon HERE and HERE
$1 Walgreens Activity Booklet coupon
Final price: $4 each

Maybe's:

Unilever deal:
Buy 8 participating items, Earn $8 Register Rewards

Skippy peanut butter
$1.67

Ragu pasta sauce
$1.67
.60 off 2 Ragu manufacturer's coupon from 9/13 Red plum insert

Hellman's Mayonnaise
$2.50
.60 Hellman's manufacturer's coupon from 8/2 Red plum insert

Bertolli skillet dinners
$5.99
$1 off Bertolli skillet dinner printable coupon HERE

Tip of the Day: October 10th

Did you know that our military service members and their families can use expired coupons overseas? Those who have access to a Military Commissary can use coupons up to 6 months expired.

I first heard about this about a year ago, but the program I read about required a large amount of sorting, special packaging, and fees paid by the donor. I wanted to help, but I couldn't commit that time and money.

Luckily, I have since discovered Coupons for Troops, sponsored and created by The Happy Housewife. Her program is so simple. If you'd like to participate, just send her an e-mail. She assigns you to a family. Then you send your expired coupons to that family. THAT'S IT! You don't even have to pay international shipping--it's a domestic rate for service stations!

Read more details HERE and stop throwing away your expired coupons today!