A-Z, Please send some to me...Letters I and J

Don't forget to check out the previous post for requests that all started with the Letter G and H.

Today's letters are I and J

Click on the company's name to access their "contact us" form to give them a compliment and request a coupon or two!

Ian's - Natural foods never tasted so good! Available at Publix,these guys know how to impress your tongue. Enjoy a wide variety of Ian's products...anything from Cinnamon Cookie Snacks to Breadcrumbs to Chicken Tenders, you won't be disappointed.

J&J Snack Foods - I love those frozen pretzels! I have been addicted since I was a kid and nothing tops these for an after school snack. Last time I requested coupons from J&J I received a stack with no expiration date. You may just end up with a freebie too!

Johnsonville - Whether you need a quick breakfast or fast dinner Johnsonville is a great place to start. Their reasonably priced sausage products often go on sale making these tasty items a cheap way to start or wrap up the perfect day.

I also wanted to leave you with a few "nuggets" of knowledge to ensure your getting off on the right foot!

• Usually coupons that are directly mailed by the manufacturer to you have a longer amount of time before they expire (like 3 or 6 months, sometimes even a year).
• Keep in mind you want to use any coupons you receive when the item goes on sale. This will maximize your savings when purchasing lunch products for the family.
• Not all of these manufacturer's will respond the way you want. Some may mail your a good handful of coupons, some one and some none. Some may point you to a Facebook page instead but it is always worth a shot.
• Be thankful! Manufacturer's do not have to offer coupons to consumers, they do to remain competitive. Anytime you receive a coupon from a manufacturer it shows a little insight into their character.

Sunday Coupon Preview

Hello Clippers! Good week to snag a paper. See the links below for your sneak peak.

Red Plum-http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/10-23-redplum-coupon-preview/
Includes some great coupons like Bar-S, Loreal and Vanity Fair.
*there may be a target coupon in this insert.

Smart Source-http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/1023-smart-source-preview/
Great coupons for Huggies, TruMoo and Arm n Hammer.

Your Sunday sneak peek

Going to be a great week for the Sunday paper. Check out the inserts that should be included in yours.

Smartsource - http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/10-16-smartsource-coupon-preview/
Red Plum - http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/10-16-redplum-coupon-preview/
Target - http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/target-insert-preview/

Remember, the PNJ should have the Target coupons but I hope to see the insert in both papers. Don't forget to check for all your inserts before you buy.

Weekend events you won't want to miss...

Looking for some fun this weekend? We got it all here for you. Check it out and be sure to enjoy this wonderful weather!


DeLuna Fest- Head over to Pensacola Beach, FL for this jam packed concert fest. While weekend tickets are $200 not all of us can afford the money (or time) at a weekend of music. Currently you can snag day passes for $75+tax and spend the day listening to your favorite bands. Music to come includes Jane's Addiction, Cut Copy and Mutemath. 


Model Train Exhibit- The model train exhibit in Foley, AL is open from 10 am until 2 pm today. My son loves going and checking out this immaculate piece of artwork. Didn't think a train could be artwork did you? It is beautiful and worth taking your kiddos or even train enthusiast hubby to see. 


Fallen Heroes Cruise In- A the Battleship Park in Mobile, AL the Gear Jammers Club of South Baldwin is sponsoring a cruise in in honor of those who have served in the military. Cost to park your car is $2 and ceremonies start at 11 am. Ceremonies include guest military speakers and fly over of vintage airplanes. 


Pensacola Paracon: A Paranormal, Horror and Sci Fi Convention- Ready to get your Halloween on? Then head over to the Pensacola Little Theater from noon until midnight either today or tomorrow. This convention will share the haunted histories of Pensacola. This event will have some spooky speakers, hands on investigations and a walking haunted tour. Tickets are $20 per person and a percentage of sales will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. 


Brantley Farms - In Daphne, AL you will find a hidden treasure. I recommend visiting Brantley Farms this weekend. They have a kiddie train, petting zoo and this time of year a corn maze and pumpkin patch too. Call for hours and information: (251) 626-5416. 

Cooking with Kraft

Cooking with Kraft release new coupons on Friday. Stop by to print yours. They have the ever so valued $1 off fresh Publix produce wyb 1 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meat. They also have .50/1 Oscar Mayer Snack Duos.

Sunday Coupon Preview for 10/9

Happy Saturday! Check out what coupons will be in your paper tomorrow. There should be a Red Plum and Smart Source included. I noticed that we are starting to see baking items included in inserts with the holiday's right around the corner. This week your paper should have coupons for Fishers. Hopefully these will go on sale so you can make the tasty, kid and guest friendly recipe below.

Gooey Walnut Brownies - Food and Wine magazine found this recipe and claims it is kid friendly. I know that with the holidays around the corner...it is going to be guest friendly too. Oh and the best part is it doesn't include many ingredients, making it budget friendly.

Rebates = Savings

Every couponer will tell you that couponing saves you money. However, you usually won't hear a couponer say that rebates save you money. While, rebates will not save you instant money, in turn giving you instant gratification, you will in the long run save money.

Rebates allow an individual to purchase a product and request reimburstment. The maufacturer of the product will usually provide you with a form to fill out return to them along with the proof of purchase (a receipt or piece of the label containing the barcode). There is usually a 4-8 week time frame in which the company processes your rebate and then mails you a check for the cost of the item.

Not many people want to spend the time to fill out the rebate form and then mail them in however these rebate checks are perfect to deposit directly into a savings account. $3 here and there may not seem like a lot but continue depositing these into a savings account and see your fund continue to grow.

Rebates are turning up left and right with the holidays right around the corner. I have included some links for common items purchased that have rebates available right now. I will keep you posted on more to come.

Progresso Rich and Hearty Soup
Lysol Cleaning Wipes
P&G Women's Products

A-Z, Please send some to me...Letters G and H

Don't forget to check out the previous post for requests that all started with the Letter F.

Today's letters is G and H...

Click on the company's name to access their "contact us" form to give them a compliment and request a coupon or two!

Garden of Eatin' - Need some healthy chips for your kiddo's lunch or a great, healthy, natural snack for those football parties and holiday gatherings with the family? Then you have found it in the Garden of Eatin' snacks. The colors are so fun for kids to pull out and dip. The dark bluish purple chips are perfect for the fall.

Glad - Everyone needs plastic snack bags! The great thing is these days they come in all sorts of sizes and are perfect for packing sandwiches, snacks or even freezing your leftover dinners. Send Glad a nice email and hopefully they will send you come coupons for these very expensive essentials.

Healthy Choice - These may not be what your kids want to eat for lunch but I know you will enjoy these frozen lunches. They are easy to pop in at work and our perfect when you are worn out on the turkey subs. Not to mention they are quick for those on the go...yes, I know you hit the snooze button as much as I do!

Hostess - Need an afternoon snack, maybe bread for your son or daughters favorite PB&J sandwich. Look no further. Contact Hostess and request some sweet coupons to be mailed to you. Maybe you will get lucky and receive a freebie. I love those.

I also wanted t leave you with a few "nuggets" of knowledge to ensure your getting off on the right foot!

• Usually coupons that are directly mailed by the manufacturer to you have a longer amount of time before they expire (like 3 or 6 months, sometimes even a year).
• Keep in mind you want to use any coupons you receive when the item goes on sale. This will maximize your savings when purchasing lunch products for the family.
• Not all of these manufacturer's will respond the way you want. Some may mail your a good handful of coupons, some one and some none. Some may point you to a Facebook page instead but it is always worth a shot.
• Be thankful! Manufacturer's do not have to offer coupons to consumers, they do to remain competitive. Anytime you receive a coupon from a manufacturer it shows a little insight into their character.

Good luck everyone! Stay tuned was we head on through the rest of this series. In a few weeks you all should be good as gold when packing lunches!

Free Bakewear WYB $25 of P&G Products at Publix

Proctor & Gamble (P&G) is offering you the opportunity to score a free Good Cook’s Hope Line pink bakewear set. When you buy $25 (before tax) in P&G products in a single transaction at Publix you are able to complete this original form to claim this gift. This set includes:

• 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set w/ Covers
• Hi Temp Spatula
• Oven Glove with Silicone Pad
• 3-Piece Liquid Measuring
• Cup Set
• Silicone Baking Sheet
• Tin Cookie Sheet

Qualifying purchases must be made now through October 31, 2011 and you must mail in the original form with the original receipt with a postmarked date of November 7, 2011. P&G products must be circled on the receipt and if your store does not specify product names you must be able to provide the last 5 digits of the UPC code.

Your form and receipt can be mailed to:

Cooking Up Early Detection

PO BOX 49309
Department C
Strongsville, OH 44149

You can check on the status of your rebate by calling Customer Service at 888-826-2964 or by going online to www.therebatecenter.com/pg.

Don’t forget, P&G had a coupon insert in the October 2, 2011 Sunday paper that was filled with great coupons off your favorite products. The best one, $8/2 Cover Girl products! However, P&G makes several popular products like Crest, Scope, Cover Girl, Revlon, Pampers and the list goes on and on. I know you can do this!