Couponing Thoughts...

So I never thought this day would come. I am going to be one of those "crazy coupon people... who has a coupon binder".

I previously filed inserts, and has a small CD case to keep my coupons organized in... But I've realized the past three months that method isn't as organized, and not being organized made me not want to coupon, and resulting in not saving money.

So here goes to tossing stereotypes out the window! ;) Now I am one of "them crazy coupon people" with a coupon binder! Eek!

Happy Saturday!

I had a good shopping week! Drugstore sales end tonight, and a brand new sale week starts tomorrow! Who's excited? Three newspaper inserts tomorrow (coupon value amounts vary by region).

My favorite haul from this past week's sales: six free nail polishes from Rite Aid! These will make cute gifts for some princesses and Tweens I know! ;)

Send Cards on the Go with the Cardstore.com iPhone App!

 

Speaking of the FREE greeting card from Cardstore.com I posted about here, did you know Cardstore has an iPhone app?

The Cardstore Mobile app just turned them into the perfect places to send a real life greeting card straight from your heart, by way of your iPhone, to someone's mailbox. The NEW Free Cardstore App for iPhone is as easy as 1-2-3! Choose your favorite card, personalize it with a truly you, one-of -a-kind message and pics from your phone, and finish with your own finger-written signature. The rest you can leave to Cardstore. They'll stamp it, address it, and mail it for you! The selection of cards will make it fun and simple to find a card for any and every occasion. And get this, you can connect to Facebook reminders and never miss another birthday. Download the FREE Cardstore iPhone app Now and start sending smiles!

And, I LOVE the signature app! I was able to draw my signature with my finger on my phone, and save it to "sign" and better personalize my card too! ;) Yep, that's my digital signature on a card I snagged from a previous Cardstore deal! Wahoo! 

FREE Card from Cardstore.com!

Yay! Celebrate Grandparent's Day with a FREE greeting card from Cardstore.com! I adore my Meme Dean & Papa Tony and Memaw Bobbie & PawPaw Leroy and you bet I'll be snagging this deal! Grandparent's Day is Sunday, September 9th! Now through Sunday, 8/23, use coupon code CCK2248 and pick your favorite Grandparent's Day Card. Best of all, once it's signed with your X's and O's, Cardstore will print you FREE card, seal the envelope, stamp it, and send it for FREE!

Offer is good now through Sunday, 8/26/12 at 11:59pm ET. Use code CCK2248 at checkout!

No Drama Target Couponing Shopping Trip!

Let me say, I almost gave up on couponing at Target. Since moving, I have had nothing but negative experiences when couponing at my local Target. Today I woke up and said, hey, I'm gonna try again. Well... I was able to get the following loot for $3.17 after gift cards, coupons, and a lil extra 5% savings from my Target Red Debit Card! I'll jot down the deals when I'm at my computer. :) But for now, I'm doing the happy dance!

75% Clearance Cold and Flu at CVS!

Be on the lookout for clearance allergy, sinus, and cold and flu items at your CVS! I was able to spot many items both CVS brand and brand names 25-75% off! I noticed a lot of them did not expire until winter 2013 too! I picked up this CVS brand twin pack of cold and flu syrup for $2.34! Perfect for this summer cold I have now! ;) and perfect for this upcoming winter! No coupons needed, but if you have some CVS Extra Care Bucks you can use those too!

Enter to Win $200 Bel Air Mall Giftcard!

For those in the Mobile & Baldwin County Alabama areas, how does a shopping trip sound? Enter the Price the Pack Contest from Bel Air Mall and be entered to win a $200 gift card to a retailer of your choice from Bel Air Mall! All entries will be eligible to win, regardless if the answer is correct! I like that! No math needed! 

$3 Off Zzzquil Coupon from Vocalpoint!

Are you a member of Vocalpoint? Head on over and request a coupon for $3 off Zzzquil by mail! If you know me, you know that I am definitely a night owl. New ZzzQuil™, from the makers of Vicks^® NyQuil^®, is a non-habit-forming sleep-aid you can count on to help you sleep soundly when you have occasional sleeplessness. With ZzzQuil™ you can sleep soundly so you can wake up feeling refreshed.

Since it's been out, we've seen great deals at drugstores on Zzzquil! This coupon should come in handy for those nights when you thought it was a good idea to drink Starbucks at 8 p.m.... ;)

And if you're not a member of Vocalpoint, I suggest you shimmy on over and sign up! Vocalpoint is THE best word-of-mouth program for free samples and trying new products! Vocalpoint regularly offers coupons or free samples from big brands like Kashi, Downy, Barilla, and whoever else wants access to our panel of women who aren’t afraid to share their opinion! You then use these coupons or samples and give your feedback. The best part: the brands actually listen to what you have to say. They’ll take the good with the bad—from "I love it" to "I couldn’t wait to chuck-it-in-the-trash".

Enter to Win Chuggington Prize Pack!

If there's a little one in your life who loves trains, be sure to enter the Chuggington sweepstakes!You have the chance to win a Chuggington Prize Pack! Prizes include:

- Coupons for Luigi’s Italian Ice Treats

- Traffic safety vests for the winning trainee + 4 friends

- One (1) Wilson and The Ice Cream Fair DVD
- Five (5) Chuggington bubble flashlights
- Five (5) Chuggington bubble whistles
- One (1) $10 gift card from Cold Stone Creamery.

Be sure to enter to win a Chuggington Prize Pack, the contest ends August 8! 

Thanks, MojoSavings!

I had a little conversation with my grandmother today. She saves the coupons from the Sunday newspaper for me, but somehow or another I mentioned internet printable coupons. She found it so funny that you could print coupons from the internet. And it made me think about how coupons have changed over the years, and also, how she taught me to be frugal. And if you are not familiar with printing coupons, head on over to Coupons.com.

My top 3 tips for printing coupons:
1) Print on draft quality. (Edit in printer preferences)
2) Print in grayscale, as often black ink is cheaper than color ink.
3) Reuse/recycle paper. :)