Costume Deals- 10 Days Until Halloween

There are only 10 days left in the Halloween shopping season.  Wholesale Costume Club has a huge variety of costumes.  They are sure to help you find the perfect costume.  They offer costumes for every age group and Shipping is reasonable. Flat rate shipping is $3.99 for any amount of items you have shipped.  Their deadline for guaranteed delivery is 10/23 so time is of the essence- HURRY HURRY HURRY (as my daughter loves to say).  CLICK HERE to find the perfect costume.

Groupon & All You- $5 credit to sign up

All You Magazine is offering a $5 Groupon Gift Certificate to new Groupon customers.  You must register for Groupon via All You.  I love Groupon.  We do not have a local city, but the national deals and mail order deals are amazing!!!  This deal will not last long.  If you have been wanting to try Groupon this will help with your first Goupon purchase!!

CLICK HERE to sign up.  I already have an account, but now my husband does too.  I can't wait to use the credit to turn an amazing deal to an out of this world deal!

Reviewing the new Price Chopper Corporate Coupon Policy.

Change always leads to confusion.  I think it is important to educate cashiers and store employees in a friendly manner with a smile.  The new Price Chopper coupon policy contains many changes.  Price Chopper reviews new things with employees, but how motivated would you be at the age of 18 to pay attention to a coupon talk? If I was making under $8 an hour I know I would let the info go in one ear and out the other.  I recommend printing a copy of the policy to keep with you.  I have also have an additional copy of the policy and a highlighter with me.  If I run into a problem I highlight the section of the policy that is violated and review it with the cashier team leader, and manager to assure that they are following the policy and know where the customer service break down is.  I am always nice and in general they are too. 

CLICK HERE to get your own copy. 

Now Lets look at the policy and hen pick it apart!!!!  :)

Manufacturer Coupon Acceptance

• The AdvantEdge card must be scanned prior to coupon deductions
• Only one manufacturer's coupon may be used on an item purchased, not to exceed the retail price after AdvantEdge discounts. Price Chopper accepts one manufacturer and one Price Chopper coupon for the same item (unless prohibited).
• We will accept only one (1) manufacturer coupon for an advertised Buy one, Get one Free Offer. We will not accept a manufacturer's coupon for the product that is received free as part of a Buy one, Get one Free Offer.
• Free items, Buy one, Get one offer, mail- in certificates and unspecified items will be redeemed at face value or free value only.
• Refunds and rebate checks will be cashed at the Customer Service desk and deposited.
• Coupons for cigarettes, tobacco, milk and alcoholic beverages can not be doubled.
• Under Criminal State Laws, we are required to comply with all manufacturers' coupons requirement. Any other use constitutes fraud.
• We reserve the right to limit quantities.
• We reserve the right to accept or reject any coupon.

The big change here is the rule that you cannot use manufacturer coupons on the free items in a BOGO or B1G2 offers.  You can still use a coupon on the item needed to get the free items.  That includes using coupons for FREE items. (IE; I have a coupon for an $8 Perdue Chicken item.  They are BOGO.  I will get them both free).  When it comes to using $1/2 items they are still taking those and doubling them.

Special Coupon Offers (Double and/or Triple Coupons)

• Some Price Chopper stores double coupons and some do not. Depending on the store you shop, we may double up to 4 manufacturer coupons of like items.

** There is a selection tool in the online policy** Choose your store location to see their specific policy.
The Plattsburgh NY store doubles all coupons with a $1 face value or less.

• Total double or triple value of a coupon may not exceed the items' retail price after AdvantEdge discounts. (you can have it FREE, but don't expect them to give you $$ back)
• The total of all double coupons cannot exceed 50% of the order after AdvantEdge discounts. Single value will be deducted there after. (There is a science to this and it can be played with.  I go into great detail on how to use this to your advantage at my coupon clipping parties)
• Triple coupons cannot exceed the retail price of the item or the total of the order after AdvantEdge discounts.
  The big change here is that Price Chopper Corporate is now saying that every store can decide if they will double/triple coupons.  Price Chopper in Malone and Plattsburgh double all coupons with a face value of $1 or less.  All stores that double coupons must now allow a customer to redeem 4 same offers in a transaction.  There has always been confusion here.  Some cashiers would say 2, most of the time 4 in Malone.  If you have 4 $1 coupons for pickles they must double all 4 of the coupons. In the past they would double 2 but then would only allow coupon face value for quantities over 2.  **Make sure to bring a copy of this policy)** There are some slower learners in the Plattsburgh store but they have been more than happy to comply with friendly and cheerful teaching.

Internet Coupon Acceptance

• We accept valid Internet coupons up to face value of $5. This includes Free offers and Buy one Get one free offers.
• ***This is huge.  They were not taking "free" item printables, but they are now.  The coupons need to be legit and meet all requirements, but they are not flatly refusing them**

Competitor Coupon Acceptance

• We accept our competitors' coupons based on marketing area.
• We accept competitors' coupons for cents off, dollars off an order and percentage off an order.
• They may not be combined with Price Chopper Store coupons or Manufacturer coupons on the same product purchase.

This looks good in theory, but since you cannot use coupons with price adjustment there is little motivation to go through the trouble.  If you can score a %age off total order this may be good for loss leaders or items that never go on sale. ( Fillet Mignon and Lobster Tails come to mind).

Price Chopper Thursday-Sunday Coupon Offers

Here are the offers for the week.  Visit http://www.pricechopper.com/ to print your coupons.

• Betty Crocker Cake Mix, 2/$1
• Betty Crocker Frosting, $1
• Reynold’s Paper Baking Cups, $.49
• Handi Foil Muffin Pans, $.99

The fine print on each of these specifically says that they cannot be combined with any other offers (ie; STACKED with manufacturer's coupons)

Free 8x10 Photo Collage @ Wags!

Walgreen's Photo wants to treat their great customers with a FREE 8×10 Collage.  CLICK HERE to visit them online to create your collage.  Use promo code 8x10TREAT at checkout. Choose in-store pickup and it is totally free. The free photo offer ends 10/23 and that is the deadline for in store pickup.

Walgreen's Money Maker- All natural cough syrup!

CLICK HERE to visit coupons.com to print this coupon for $3/1 Zarbees Cough Syrup. Hold on to it for the following deal that starts on 10/31 @ Walgreen's:

• Zarbees Cough Syrup $5.99, Earn a $6 Register rewards when you buy one
• Use $3/1 Zarbees coupon
• Pay $2.99 out of pocket and get back one $6 register rewards!

Cha Ching!!!

$5 Bic Marker Coupon on Facebook

CLICK HERE to grab your $5 coupon on facebook!

Dollar General- A Coupon- Facebook Promo

Did you know that Dollar General takes coupons? If anyone tries this I'd love to know what you can score with this coupon and other manufacturer's coupons.  I hate the place and this is not enough of an incentive to make me venture in.

CLICK HERE for a $5/$25 purchase coupon.  The coupons is good this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday only.

Finally A Good Cereal Deal!

My inbox had a great email in it today.  With these fantastic Special K coupons, you can bring home 2 boxes for $1 at Walgreen's this week.
COUPON LINKS

• $1/1 Special K Meal Bars
• $1/1 Special K cereal

Walgreen's Deal Details 

• Kelloggs cereal 2/$5, get $2 RR wyb 2
• Use (2) $1 Special K coupons
• Pay $3 OOP
• Get back a $2 RR
• Effective Price is $1 for both boxes!

Vocal Point- A Question For You...

I love vocal point and I love the nifty packaging they use to mail their try & tells.  Today my Crest toothpaste try & tell arrived in a cool pop up box with movable parts.  But there were no coupons. There was a coupon holder built in and there was an arrow pointing to the holder that said "Save With These"- but not one coupon in the package.  Did anyone get coupons or did I get the only dud?  I can't wait to hear about what kind of coupons they included this time.  Free product? BOGO? $$ off?

Printable Hood Coupons

CLICK HERE to visit the Hood web site to print an array of Hood coupons.  Hood is one of my favorite facebook groups as well.  They have mailed me 8 coupons for FREE products since I became a fan in June (sour cream, milk, ice cream....) CLICK HERE to visit them on facebook and become a fan.

Apply to host a Hershey's Baking/Cookie Exchange Party

Hershey's is accepting applications to host a cookie swap.  They supply a ton of products, recipes, and other fun things.  You invite your friends for a day of baking and eating the diet of elves. I applied last year and was not picked to host, so I am hoping my odds are better this year.  I love holiday cookies and cookie exchanges.  It's going to be a long 9 weeks dreaming of the goodies that will appear at our Rehab/Dietary/Co-Worker swap at CVPH.  I am dreaming of Stacy's Ritz Peanut butter creations.  Someone made date balls last year- I hope to see those again! I would be in heaven if someone would make Oreo truffles.  I will be making my homemade chocolates, cake balls, and cake pops.  I am honing my candy making skills over the next few weeks.  If you live in Plattsburgh and like to make candy or cakes- Global Sugar Art on Rt. 3 is pure bliss.  I plan on making my first trip down to get some supplies next week.  So I digress, try taking advantage of the Hershey's opportunity.  If you are chosen you will be able to make some one's cookie dreams come true. CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Free Custom Halloween Bag

Vistaprint has several great FREE product offers.  Right now their FREE Halloween tote bag is my favorite.  You will need to pay for S&H but the bag is still a deal with a $4 OOP cost.  The Sky is the limit as far as personalization.  Design something grand to accessorize your munchkin's Halloween garb!

Not in the market for a Halloween Treat bag?  Check out the other FREE offers that Vistaprint is offering.  Again you will only be charged S&H.  I have been a satisfied repeat customer for over 5 years!

Click on the pictures to navigate to where you want to go!

New Quiznos Coupons

CLICK THE PIC to score your very own $2 Quiznos Coupon! Yum!

Target Leapfrog Deal- Another Great Holiday Gift

Target has Leapfrog books on sale this week.  A reader reports that there are also Tag clearance books on the clearance end cap near the books and movies ($6.98 range). I am sure the clearance books will fly off the shelves once this deal gets out!

Visit Leapfrog/Chevy to score a new $5 off one Tag book printable coupon. Leapfrog and Chevy have teamed up to promote their latest vehicle and early learning toys.  Their new Equinox makes learning on the go a snap.  They make you watch a little video and enter a sweepstakes (which I am going to win.  Maybe that affirmation will make it happen.).  A little bit of work for a great coupon and the chance to compete with me in winning the sweepstakes.  It is a bricks coupon, so print, arrow back, refresh and print again.  LOVE IT!

This Week at Target

• Leapfrog Tag Books $10
• Use $5/1 printable coupon from above or
• Use $4/1 Leap Frog Tag Book (9/19/2010 SS )
• Regular Priced Books will cost $5-$6
• If you are lucky enough to find clearance books, $1.98 may be possible)

I love all of out LeapFrog Toys, but the Tag is my favorite!

Make Money While Helping An Elderly Neighbor- Walgreens Deal

There was a great coupon and mail in rebate form in yesterday's Smart Source Sunday Paper Insert. 

Here are the Deal Details 

• Buy 1 Bufferin Low Dose (81mg 130-count) at $5.99
• Use $3/1 Bufferin product coupon (10/17 SS) STACK WITH
• $3/1 coupon from the Walgreen's October coupon booklet (Found in Rack with Weekly Sale Ads)
• Free after coupons
• Submit the mail-in rebate form from the 10/17 SS and this deal turns into a  money-maker!

I don't use aspirin, but millions of Americans over the age of 50 take low dose aspirin to cut their risk of stroke and heart attack.  81mg is the baby/low dose and this product meets that requirement.  Many elderly folks cannot afford simple preventative medications.  Consider picking one up and donating it to a food shelf, JCEO outreach, or church affiliated pantry.  They are always in need of OTC medications and personal care items. 

Free Sample of Miralex Migraine

Thank You Wicked Cool Deals for sharing this one! CLICK HERE to request a free sample of Miralex (not to be confuses with Miralax :)   )  Migraine meds.

Heads Up for Next Monday 8am- Green Mountain Coffee

I am not sure how many weeks the promo will run, but on Mondays at 8am EST Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is giving away 2500 full sized coffee mugs with coffee samples. They are promoting free trade.  The mugs and samples are already gone for today 10/18.  This would make a fantastic addition to a coffee lover's holiday basket.  I think I may turn in some Swag Bucks to grab a Starbucks gift card to add to this to make a perfect gift for someone on my list. CLICK HERE to get to the Green Mountain Coffee Site on Facebook.  Set yourself a reminder to visit again next Monday at 8am for your chance to grab one of these great freebies.

Target Curel Deal- Good Until December

This is a fantastic deal and I think it has Teacher Gift and Stocking Stuffer written all over it!!

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb any 2 Select Curel Skin Care Items

****Deal and prices valid October 17th – December 18th***
Participating Products with coupon matchups:

• Curel Clinical Relief Lotion Sensitive 7.5 oz $6.54
• Use $1/1 Curel Skin Lotion ETS Target Coupon on Target.com STACK WITH:
• Use $1/1 Curel Moisture Lotion 3.5 oz or Larger Printable
• Or $2/1 Curel Sensitive Skin Remedy ETS 10-10-10 SS
• ..................................................................................
• Curel Itch Defense OR Daily Moisturizer OR Ultra Healing Lotion 20 oz $8.94
• .................................................................................
• Curel Itch Defense Moisturizer OR Original Daily OR Ultra Healing Moisturizer 13 oz $6.54
• ................................................................................
• Curel Hand & Cuticle Repair Cream 3.5 oz $4.49
• ...............................................................................
• Curel Ultra Healing Lotion 6 oz $3.79
• Use $1/1 Curel Skin Lotion ETS Target Coupon printable- Target.com STACK WITH
• Use $1/1 Curel Moisture Lotion 3.5 oz or Larger, Manuf Site HERE
• ...............................................................................

DEAL IDEA #1: Buy 2 Curel Clinical Relief Lotion Sensitive 7.5 oz ($6.54)= $13.08
Use two $1/1 Curel Skin Lotion ETS Target Coupon from Target.com (some stores will only let you use 1 per transaction) Stack
Use two -$2/1 Curel Sensitive Skin Remedy ETS 10-10-10 SS x12/4
= $7.08 – $5 Gift Card Back wyb 2 = $2.08 for two or $1.04 each after coupons and Gift Card. If your store will only allow one Target coupon add $1 to OOP cost.
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DEAL IDEA #2: Buy 2 Curel Ultra Healing Lotion 6 oz ($3.79) = $7.58
Use 2 $1/1 Curel Skin Lotion ETS Target Coupon Printables from Target.com STACK WITH
Use two $1/1 Curel Moisture Lotion 3.5 oz or Larger, Manuf Site Printables
= $3.58 – $5 Gift Card Back wyb 2 = $1.42 Money maker after coupons and gift card. If your store will only allow one Target coupon subtract $1 from profit margin.

Target Quaker Oatmeal Sale

Quaker Oatmeal (Instant) is on sale for $2.50 per box.  The Value size boxes are included in the sale price of $2.50! So be sure and take a look for these 18-packet boxes.

Deal Details (until 10/23)Quaker Instant Oatmeal Select 10 pk & 18 ct Value Pack $2.50

Use $1.50/2 Quaker Oatmeal Target Q Pharmacy Booklet

Use 75/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal Target Notebook Coupons (from school supply sale)

Use $2/1 Any Box of Quaker Instant Oatmeal Printable

or Use  $1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal 9-12-10 RP x12/31

or $1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal 18oz+ 8-29-10 RP x10/31
=.50 cents each after a $2/1 or FREE If you have the Notebook or Pharmacy TQ to stack with.

Price Chopper Deals and Steals 10/17/10

There are quite a few good deals at Price Chopper this week.  Here is a list of the highlights on my shopping list with coupon matchups.


This Week Price Chopper has great Facebook coupons! (Ask for them at service counter if you do not have access)

• $10 off Flu Shot
• PC Chicken Noodle Soup 3/$1
• Halls Cough Drops 25 cents
• PC Tissues 25 cents

Price Chopper recently updated thier coupon policy.  I am carrying it with me, but overall have not had to many problems checking out. CLICK HERE to get a copy.

Best Deals

• PC Boneless Chicken Breasts, $1.99 lb.
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• In-ad coupon: Get 5 Pepsi or Mountain Dew 16.9 oz. 6-packs 5/$11 (must buy 5)
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• In-ad coupon: Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Chocolate Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix, Cocoa Puffs, Chex, Golden Grahams or Cheerios, 4/$6 (The new coupon policy will not allow you to stack coupons- super stinky! Still a good deal.)
• ............................................................
• Hormel Sliced Bacon, BOGO
• ...........................................................
• Perdue Fun Shapes, $3
• Use $0.75/1 Perdue Refrigerated Breaded Chicken, exp. 10-24 (RP 8/29/10)
• = $2.25 each
• ...........................................................
• Dole Salad Kits or Blends, BOGO
• ............................................................
• Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes, $1
• Use $1/3 Hunt’s Canned Tomatoes, exp. 11-14-10 (SS 10/03/10)
• = 3 for $1.00
• ..........................................................
• Progresso Canned Beans, BOGO (2/$1.49)
• Use $.50/1 printable coupon
• = 2 for $.49!
• ..........................................................
• Progresso Bread Crumbs, BOGO (2/$2.29)
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• Campbell’s Select Harvest Soup, 2/$3
• Use $1/2 coupon from the 10/10 SS insert
• 2 for $1
• .......................................................
• Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers, $1.99
• Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the 9/26 SmartSource insert, or
• Use $1/2 Nabisco printable
• = $1.98/2
• ......................................................
• Freihofer’s Split Top or Italian Bread, BOGO
• ......................................................
• Land O Lakes Butter, $2.98
• Use $50/2 printable
• =$4.96/2
• ......................................................
• Yoplait Yogurt 4-packs or Go-Gurt, $2
• There are many printable coupons here, here or here
• .....................................................
• Weight Watchers Smart Ones, 4/$10
• Use $3/6 Weight Watchers Smart Ones printable
• =6 for $12.00
• or Use $4/10 printable (survey required)
• = 4 for $6.00
• Kleenex White Tissues (110 ct.) or Lotion (65 or 78 ct.), BOGO
• Use $0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue, exp. 11-28-10 (SS 10/03/10)
• Buy 6 and use 2 coupons for best deal
• .....................................................................
• Tide 32 Load Laundry Detergent, $6.48
• Use $2/1 Tide Liquid from October Redbook, Good Housekeeping or Oprah magazines or
• Use $1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 10-31-10 (P&G 09/26/10)
• =$4.48
• ...................................................................
• Bic Soleil Razor, $4
• Use $2/1 Soleil coupon from the 10/17 SS insert
• = $2
• .................................................................
• Ricola Cough Drops, 3/$4
• $1/2 Ricola Cough and Throat Drops, exp. 12-17-10 (SS 10/17/10)
• = $2/3
• ...............................................................

Catalina Deal

• Spend $15 on participating Clorox products, get a $5 Catalina coupon good on your next shopping order. Coupon prints at checkout.
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• Clorox Ultra Bleach, 3/$5
• use $0.25/1 or $1/3 Clorox Brand Bleach, exp. 12-31-10 (SS 10/03/10)
• Use 3 coupons
• =$3.50/3
• ........................................................
• Clorox Cleaners or Toilet Bowl Cleaner, 2/$5
• $0.35/1 or $1/2 Clorox Cleanup or Toilet Cleaner, exp. 12-31 (SS 10/03/10)
• =2/$3
• ........................................................
• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, 2/$5
• use $0.40/1 or $1/2 Clorox Wipes, exp. 12-31 (SS 10/03/10)
• =2/$3

Buy all 3 Products in quantities above, spend $9.50 OOP, get back a $5 Catalina!
7 Clorox Products for $4.50 cost to you!

Rite Aid Deals of the Week 10/17

The Flu shot coupon packs are now in the weekly ad rack in the front of the Rt 3 location.  Pair those with manufacturer coupons and the great new PDF $5/$25 to score fantastic deals this week.

Here are the best deals I could find for this week:

• Bioguard Advanced Probiotic Ear, Nose and Throat Care tablets 30ct. $6.99
• Get back $6.99 Single Check Rebate #21
• =FREE
• ..........................................................................
• Cold Buster Warming Syrup 4oz. $6.69
• Get back $6.69 Single Check Rebate #24
• =FREE
• ........................................................................
• Bee M.D. Cough Drops 21ct. $2.49
• Get back $2.49 Single Check Rebate #22
• =FREE
• *Submit for $1.00 Bee MD Rebate*
• = Money Maker!
• .................................................................
• Thermacare Back Patch 1ct. $2.99
• Get back $2.99 Single Check Rebate #23
• Use $1.00/1 Printable Coupon
• Use $1.00/1 October Video Values Coupon
• =$2.00 Moneymaker
• ...............................................................
• Children’s Oscillococcinum Natural Flu Medicine 3ct. $4.99
• Get back $4.99 Single Check Rebate#25
• Use $2.00/1 Printable Coupon
• =$2.00 Moneymaker
• ................................................................
• Dr. Thompson’s Cold War Extended Release Tablets 20ct. $3.99
• Get back $3.99 Single Check Rebate #28
• =FREE
• ...............................................................
• Beyond BodiHeat Wraps 3-4ct. $2.99
• Get back $2.99 Single Check Rebate #27
• =FREE
• ..............................................................
• Simply Saline Adult Nasal Mist 1.5oz. $3.99
• Get back $3.99 Single Check Rebate #30
• Use $1.00/1 Printable Coupon
• =$1.00 Moneymaker
• ..............................................................
• Thera Max Allergy or Cold and Flu Spray 0.5oz. $6.99
• Get back $6.99 Single Check Rebate #29
• =FREE
• ..............................................................
• Boiron Children’s Chestal Honey Homeopathic Cough Syrup 4.2oz. $4.99
• Get back $4.99 Single Check Rebate #26
• =FREE
• ..............................................................
• Blink Tears 15ml. $7.99
• Get back $7.99 Single Check Rebate #32
• =FREE
• .............................................................
• Simply Saline Children’s Nasal Mist $3.99
• Get back $3.99 Single Check Rebate #31
• Use $1.00/1 Printable Coupon
• =$1.00 Moneymaker
• .............................................................
• Vicks Adult Dayquil or NyQuil 2/$8.00
• -$1.50/1 Coupon 10/10 P&G x2
• =$5.00, get back $3.00 Up+ Reward
• =$1.00 each after Up+ Reward
• .............................................................
• Hershey’s or Reese’s Snacked Size Candy $2.50 x6
• -$1.00/2 Coupon 10/17 SS x3
• -$1.00/1 October Video Values Coupon
• =$11.00, get back $5.00 Up+ Reward (when you spend $15 or more on Hershey's Candy)
• =$1.00 each after Up+ Reward
• ...............................................................
• Pepsi & Pepsi Products 3/$10.98
• Get back $2.00 UP+ Reward
• =3 for $8.98
• ...............................................................
• Ziploc Bags 2/$4.00
• -$1.00/2 Coupon 10/10 SS
• =$3.00, get back $1.00 Up+ Reward when you buy 2
• =$1.00 each after Up+ Reward

Target Free Sample of Wisk

Target is offering a  FREE Sample of Wisk laundry detergent....CLICK HERE to request one today.

Sears- $10 off $20 Purchase Coupon

Print this coupon to Save $10 on $20 of apparel and accessories at Sears. The coupon is valid  until next Saturday, October 23. You can use even use it on clearance and sale merchandise.

Rite Aid- Hot Coupon

There is a hot new PDF Rite Aid coupon for $5/$25! It is good until 11/30/10.  Print a stack while it is available.

CLICK HERE to get your coupon!