Sparkling Juice-Free Sample from Ocean Spray

"Like" Ocean Spray on Facebook to get your Free Sample of Sparking Juice Now!

Free on iTunes...

I love free stuff and that includes free music! Check out what's free on iTunes right now:

• Single of the Week: Beneath the Fire by Evaline
• Indie Spotlight: Wildfire by SBTRKT
• Free Song: I'm American by Billy Ray Cyrus
• Latin Single of the Week: Para Ti by Cancion de la semana

$2/1 TGI Friday's Beverage

TGI Friday's has a new coupon for $2/1 Ready Serve Cocktail product. Im not sure if they are any good but I do like TGI Friday's and their frozen food line.

Free Downy Unstoppable Sample!

This is still live! "Like" Downy on Facebook and fill out this form to receive a free sample of Downy's new product Unstoppable. Don't waste anytimeregistering for this one!

Free Full Size Pantene Product is STILL LIVE!

Pantene North America's offer for a free full size Panetene Product is still live! If you haven't already got yours, request this coupon to mailed to you now by liking Pantene North America on Facebook. I am looking forward to receiving mine!

NesCafe Tasters Choice Sample now on Facebook!

Grab your free sample of Tasters Choice now! By liking NesCafe USA on Facebook you can grab this sample! If you love coffee nearly as much as I do you will be very happy you did this! The sample will be great to stash at work or take on our family road trip!

King's Hawaiian *HOT* Coupon!

Save now on King's Hawaiian products! Get $1/1 Kings Sandwich Buns or Mini Sub Rolls now! These things are awesome grilled with your favorite sandwich fillers. Mine is turkey and Havarti with a spicy mustard!

New Weekly Ad's

Check out the new weekly ads! They start today and run through next Tuesday.

• Publix Weekly Ad includes some great BOGO items, a few coupons and Buy Theirs, Get Ours to include kitty litter, dog biscuts and canned dog food. Visit I Heart Publix for the weekly match-ups.
• Winn Dixie Weekly Ad includes several BOGO items and awesome sales on meats right before the 4th of July holiday! Visit Winn Dixie on a Dime for the weekly match-ups.
• Brunos Weekly Ad includes some BOGO items and 40% of Sanderson Chicken.
• Cains Piggly Wiggly Weekly Ad includes some great 4/$5 or 5/$4 items and a wine tasting on Friday Night.

iClip to Save: Getting Started!

Today I am launching a new series called iClip to Save. This series will focus on couponing do's, don'ts, how to's, and much much more. Today I thought it would be appropriate to launch the series with why I started couponing and also to introduce the coupon basics. Please let me know what you think! Email me any questions, concerns or feedback! 

iClip to Save: Getting Started

The Clipping Begins..

Two years ago I did my grocery shopping on a budget. That often meant that I had to skip over items we really wanted like seafood or expensive cuts of meat. It also meant we bought the generic brand for everything. When we splurged, it meant we went over our budget and we all know what happens when you go over your budget!

I was not introduced to couponing by a family member, friend or even a coworker. I merely stumbled upon a class offered by ESM & BB when picking my son up from daycare. After a brief conversation with one of the class attendees, I decided to contact these savvy couponers and host a class. That day was life changing! Learning, that just by clipping coupons, I could cut my grocery bill in half ignited a clipping frenzy!

Now, I normally spend $100 or less on $300 or more worth of groceries to feed my family of three. We no longer eat the bare minimum; instead, we are able to eat organic fruits and vegetables, splurge on steak or seafood and pick up all those yummy snacks for our lunches. When I shop I am able to save anywhere from 60-80% on my total grocery bill and often walk out with several items that were free or literally pennies on the dollar. This feels great and while we are eating better, we are spending less.

Couponing Basics
To be a successful couponer you must understand the fundamentals of couponing. To get you started I have compiled the basics. While they may not be exciting, all couponers need to have a foundation of coupon education before getting started.

A coupon, by definition, entitles the holder, or consumer, to a discount off a particular product.  Currently, two types of coupons exist: manufacturer’s coupons and store coupons.

Manufacturer’s coupons:

·       are distributed by the company who produces the product (e.g. Kraft Foods).

·       include retailer terms in fine print which include a mailing address.

·       have a barcode that begins with a 5.

Manufacturer’s coupons are the most common type and can be found in your Sunday paper, online, in magazines and on product packaging.

Store coupons:

·       include name of store.

·       will not include a barcode that starts with a 5.

·       can only be used at the store it is intended for (there is an exception to this rule though, some stores will accept coupons of their competitors).

Store coupons are generally found in the store (typically when you first walk in or behind the customer service counter) and/or in a weekly savings ad. They are sometimes available on the store website, and every so often, you can find them in the Sunday paper.

You can also join special programs the store offers like a baby or pet club to receive other offers.  If you plan to register for store clubs or sign-up for manufacturer programs I recommend that you create a separate email account just for your coupons. This will keep your personal email from becoming overwhelmed with coupons and other special offers. For a while I had everything come to my personal account and I thought my husband was going to have a conniption fit.

Most stores will allow you to “stack” coupons, meaning you can use one manufacturer’s coupon and one store coupon per item. There are always exceptions to the rule so the best thing to do is call the store where you plan to shop and to be sure you are familiar with their coupon policy.

Before you start clipping coupons, it is important to determine how you will organize them. Common methods include:

·       a check file

·       an accordion file

·       a binder

If you are just starting out, you may prefer the check file. I used this method for the first year and it worked great. I just separated the coupons out by categories (e.g. cleaning supplies, dairy, pet supplies, etc.) Eventually, I ended up switching to the binder method so I would have more room.

If you have questions or feedback please feel free to email us! We’d love to answer your questions and share the responses with other readers!

Till Next Time,

The Constant Clipper

Publix Sneak Peak for Ad Starting Tomorrow 6/29/11

New Publix Ad starts tomorrow with some great deals. Visit I Heart Publix now to check out the sneak peak and matching coupons!

Free Mots for Tots!

Have you joined Vocalpoint yet? If not, now is the time because you can request a free sample of Mots for Tots! I love this site because once you register once the forms are pre-completed for you so all you have to do is hit submit! Other offers are always popping up too!

Fabric Sample-Downy Unstopables

This Thursday Downy is giving away 500,000 samples of of their new Downy Unstopables. You can "Like" them now via Facebook; I just did. Check back Thursday to snag your sample. Right now they have less than 500,000 Likes but I don't think that will last long...

Stain Stain Go Away...

If your like me stains are pretty regular, especially at work and when your wearing a light color! Well, let your troubles be gone and request your free sample of Shout Swipe & Go. Remember, samples come with high value coupons most of the time so get yours now!

Print Your Target Coupons!

Don't forget  print your Target Coupons! Those of you who love to shop at Target and Publix (who accepts Target as a competitor) will find some great high value coupons that can be used and/or stacked with manufacturer coupons.

I was able to print a great manufacturers coupon for $1/1 Hot Wheels item, I plan to print a few of these to get free hot wheels matchbox cars for my sons birthday/Christmas stocking. There was also $1/1 Oscar Mayer bacon item and $1/2 Freschetta Pizza Slices.

Remember, it is usually 2 prints per computer but sometimes I have issues and only can print Target coupons once.

Get it while it's hot...

Pantene Coupon is Live! Like Pantene North America on Facebook and go to the coupon link on the left hand side of the page. This coupon is sent via mail so no need to be near a printer for this one!

New Diet Coke Coupon from Rite Aid

Hey All,

Watch this Rite Aid Video and receive a great Coke coupon. It says it is a $1/2 20 oz Diet Cokes but according to ESM, it is really a $1/1 20 oz Diet Coke. Either way I'd grab it if you love your Diet Coke.

Honey Nut Cheerio Sample & Coupon! Yum!

Would you like your free sample of Honey Nut Cheerios and a great coupon? Check this offer out from General Mills and register to get yours!

Dollar General $5/$25 Purchase!

Visit Dollar General on Facebook to snag your $5/$25 purchase coupon, good this Saturday. Dollar General will have some great deals right before the 4th of July holiday. Remember, Publix will also accept Dollar General coupons as a store competitor. Call your local Publix to ensure they accept DG.

New Coupons to Come Soon!

It is the end of the month which means a lot of the coupons on http://www.coupons.com/, www.redplum.com and www.smartsource.com are going to be pulled and new ones will be released. As of this morning, I have found a few coupons on http://www.coupons.com/ you may be interested in!

• 1.00 off any 2 Gerber Graduates, Puffs or Little Crunchies snacks
• .75 cents off Keebler Granola Fudge Bars
• .75 cents off Dole Salad
• .40 cents off Treasure Cave cheese product
• 1.00 of 2 TGI Friday's Snacks

Full Size Pantene Product! Stay Tuned!

Good Morning! A great way to start out today is to know that Pantene is going to have more coupons available later on for a full size Pantene Product. Like Pantene North America on Facebook and make sure to check back all day to snag this coupon. It is sure to go quick.

No printer. No problem! This coupon will be sent to you via mail to ensure authenticity.

Organize in Style Booklet with High Value Coupons

I just requested my Organize in Style Booklet. Thanks to I Heart Publix, I have some high value coupons coming via mail. Check it out!

Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Bars = $5.00 in Free Gas!

Would you love to have a $5.00 gift card for gas? You can through the Cars 2 Passport to Adventure program currently going on. If you buy any 4 specially marked packages of Kelloggs products then you can receive a $5.00 gift card. Currently, Publix has Nutri-Grain bars on sale BOGO for $3.49. Paired with the Target Coupons currently being offered, you will have a great deal on some pantry staples and some gas in the tank...Nice!

Eat Cheap at Publix - Week of June 22-28

Sorry this is late! My husband and I have been sharing a vehicle and it has been very difficult to get in front of a computer!

This week at Publix there are some great steals. I am very much looking forward to the following recipe. I made this awhile back when straying from an original recipe and it is amazing. Hope you enjoy it.

Zesty Lemon Chicken and Garlic Ravioli

Sale Ingredients:

• 1 - 6 oz pkg Publix Sliced Portabella Mushrooms - 2.69
• 1 - large Vidalia Sweet Onion (Sliced)
• 1 - Loaf of Italian Bread - 2.29
• 1- 19 oz pkg of Rosetto Cheese Ravioli - BOGO $4.13
• $1.50/2 Rosetto Ravioli Printable Coupon
• 1-Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Creme (Savory Garlic) - 2/$4

Additional Ingredients:

• Original Rotisserie Chicken
• Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tbs butter
• Lemon Juice
• Tony's Seasoning Salt

Directions:

Cook ravioli according to the directions on package; drain and return to large pot. Pre-heat skillet to medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons butter. Add sliced onions and mushrooms and cook to your liking (I like mine tender but with a bite). Shred Rotisserie Chicken into bite size pieces and add to vegetables. Season to your liking with Tony's Seasoning Salt and Lemon Juice. Add chicken and vegetable mix to the ravioli pot. Stir to mix. Add savory garlic cooking creme and mix well. Add a small amount of milk or cooking creme if you would like more sauce. Season with an additional teaspoon of Tony's Seasoning Salt and lemon juice.  Top chicken pasta with shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve heated with crusty Italian bread. Serves 4.

*Hot* Cooking with Kraft Publix Store Coupons

Visit Cooking with Kraft to print some great store coupons for Publix. I was able to print the following store coupons! These will be great with current offers in the sale ad and coupons I have already:

• $1.00 off Publix Produce when you buy any Kraft Cheese Singles
• $1.50 on Philadelphia Cooking Creme when you buy Publix Boneless Chicken Breast
• $1.00 on Publix Bread when you buy Cracker Barrel Cheese
• $1.00 on Publix Produce when you buy Kraft Deli Deluxe Cheese Slices

Piggly Wiggly Coupon Policy

So I had a nice chat with one of the customer service reps at Piggly Wiggly in Foley today. I think her name was Diana. Maybe it was Debra; she spoke so quickly I am not really certain anymore. Anyway, I asked if she could share the Piggly Wiggly Coupon Policy with me and as of today they only accept manufacturer coupons. She said they do not double or triple any coupons, do not do any price match-ups or accept any other store coupons. I repeated the policy back to her and she confirmed and then promptly ended the phone call. It may have lasted 30 seconds total!

So in short...Piggly Wiggly accepts manufacturer coupons. Simple enough.

Publix Sneak Peak

Thanks to http://www.iheartpublix.com/ the Sneak Peak for this weeks Publix ad is up and ready for you to enjoy! Looks like tons of good stuff like Herbal Essence Hair Products 2/5 (can be matched with $1/1 Herbal Essence Hair Product) and several others!

*Hot* Coupon's for Coke Lovers!

Check out this coupon! $1 off your purchase of any Ritz Crackers and any Coca-Cola 1.25 liter product! This is great because Nabisco Crackers are noted to be BOGO this week at Publix!

*Hot* Coupons: Niviea Body Wash & Lotion

'Like' Niviea USA on Facebook and you are able to print off 2 $2/1 Niviea Body Lotion and 2 $1/1 Niviea Body Wash Coupons! These exp. 7/20/11. Walmart carries the body wash for $3 everyday so you can snag body wash for $2 if you need it now but you may want to wait and see if any good coupon deals come up if you can wait.

Sample Jif to Go Peanut Butter!

Check out the Sample Spot at Target and enjoy Jif to Go Peanut Butter. Have a feeling this is going to be a handy for our lunch boxes during the work week!

Sunday Coupon Preview!

Check our the Sunday Coupon Preview before grabbing your paper tomorrow! There looks to be some good coupons like $1/1 Zesty Blends Breakstones Sourcream. Yum! Make sure to grab your paper early!

'Like' P&G on Facebook to receive free samples!

'Like' P&G Everyday Solutions Every Day Solutions on Facebook and recieve free samples while supplies lasts. Today I signed up to receive a sample of Head & Shoulders. These samples work great for travel toiletries. By the time I head to Disney World I will not have to shop for anything!

Vocal Point! Sign up toay for Free Motts for Tots!

Join Vocal Point to try free samples of items, like Motts for Tots. All this week they are sharing samples of Motts for Tots and I imagine coupons too! I signed up awhile back and love it! Thanks ESM for the heads up though because we drink lots of juice around here!

Recieve Free Samples & Coupons

New coupons recently in my account! A great way to get Kraft coupons and free samples is to join Kraft First Taste. Kraft will not mail coupons out to consumers, they rely on the paper and a few other outlets, so this is a great way to get hot coupons for new items.

Check it Out!

Look who is joining us!
What do you think?

Target Updates Their Coupon Policy

Target has updated their coupon policy! You can visit the Official Coupon Policy on the Target Website. They have updated their BOGO coupon policy so make sure you to read over this section of the policy. I will have the policy posted up as soon as possible for you to refrence in the future.

Publix Ad for 6/15/11-6/21/11

Good Morning!

The new Publix ad is out starting today and there are some great deals! You can visit http://www.iheartpublix.com/ to see those coupons that match up with this weeks ad and print any still available. Remember it is so important to hold on to coupons either using a check file or binder! A lot of these sale items can be paired with coupons a few weeks ago. I will highlight the super deals in just a little bit. For a sneak peak I can tell you Special K Cereal is BOGO and amongst the several manufacturer coupons that have been available, Family Dollar also has .50 cents off one Special K item that you can print. This should make for some great savings on this awesome cereal!

Until Next Time,
The Constant Clipper

Hot Coupons to Your Mailbox

Hey Everyone! Thanks to http://www.iheartpublix.com/, I just requested $10 in laundry coupons to be mailed to me! Go Here to request your P&G Laundry Coupons now.

New Target Coupons

Hey Everyone, be sure to check out the coupons on www.target.com. Looks like they have some new coupons out. I just printed a $2/1 Biotrue Eye Care Item coupon that will go great with my current manufacturer coupon. Also snagged $1/1 6 pk Danimals yougurt smoothie item, Nate loves these! A lot of them are for Target brand items but will make for some great shopping.

Welcome to the Constant Clipper!

Welcome to the Constant Clipper!

After several requests by family and friends I have decided to start blogging. Yes. Blogging. I am not sure how to squeeze this new found hobby in amongst all the others. Between family, couponing, homework and real work it may be difficult to be as dedicated to updating you on the day to day craziness of couponing as those who have taught me but I will try my hardest.

First of all, if you are reading this, it is for one of two reasons-either you know me or you know someone who knows me and they know that I absolutely love coupons. My love for coupons is only natural. I am a nerd. In short I love organization, paper and food. So it is like all of my crazy, nerdy traits have now met their soul mate. Couponing has taken all my hobbies and combined them together. Nothing better for me than sitting down with the weekly match up and trying to locate all the coupons I need and create a menu plan to coincide. Told you I was a nerd.

I hope that through this blog I can effectively communicate with all of you on why couponing is so important in today's society. Where money is tight and every day items seem to be rising, it only makes sense to do what you can to save money. Even if you currently have no interest, I promise, that if you ever start to coupon, it is likely you will not go back to the realm of paying full price for a product. It is VERY hard to pay $2.99 for a tube of tooth paste when you know that you can snag them for .25 cents.

While on this note, please understand a few things. I do not promote couponing to hoard and I do not promote trying to snag a deal illegitimately. Couponing should also not consume your life. Clipping should allow you to provide for your family without taking you away from them. So while we journey together I plan to share tips, suggestions and my personal couponing experiences with you. Let's think of this blog as a way to hold everyone of my dear friends accountable and to answer all their questions throughout their couponing journey.

Till Next Time,
The Constant Clipper