Swagbucks Coupons

Not sure if you guys have already signed up with Swagbucks, but if not you can go here and sign up. You can earn Swagbucks by just surfing the net! You can then redeem them for many different rewards. I usually do the Amazon gift cards, but there are a ton of things to choose from.

Anyway I just wanted to let you guys know they have printable coupons on their site and when you redeem these coupons at the store you get 10 Swagbucks for each one! Now if you are printing coupons anyway why not get something else out of them too! Just thought I would share with you guys. I have done this many times. :)

Blog of The Week

Our blog of the week this week is Magical Savings Network. This is a great site that links a bunch of different bloggers so that you are sure to find deals for many different regions! They also are recruiting more bloggers so if you are interested in joining the network be sure to check out the information on how to contact them on the left. I highly recommend them if you are either starting out or an old pro at blogging. I was going to join, but I don't post regularly enough that I thought it wouldn't be fair to them. The Wizard started it up and is very very helpful if you need help even with just getting your blog started up! Of course all of the members are helpful! They are a great bunch of people be sure to check it out!

Guest Post: Couponing Honestly

Something different today. With all the controversy surrounding the new couponing show Wendy over at Saving With Wendy had posted an awesome article so I asked her if we could include it here. Of course she said yes she is a great lady! Be sure to check out her blog also! Thanks Wendy!! Here's her article:

Hello everyone. I had a question sent to me this week, and I really thought it deserved more attention, and that everyone new to coupons would benefit from. There has been a lot of talk lately, much of it due to the TLC program Extreme Couponing, surrounding ethical couponing, and coupon fraud. This is very important topic.
There are several "rules" to be followed when couponing.

1) First, what is written on the coupon is what the company intended. There is chatter lately about coupon decoding. This involves the numbers under the bar code on the coupon. Those barcodes tell the register how to deduct the coupon, and the numbers actually let a person understand how it will be deducted. "Some" coupons are not always coded in the same manner intended and people take advantage of those discrepancies- getting the wrong product, the wrong size, different varieties, etc. This is something that is not approved of, and could cause several affects. For one, the store may not get reimbursed for coupons redeemed in an unapproved manner. Secondly, it could cause you great embarrassment at the store level if you are caught trying to use a coupon in a wrong manner. It could also cause the checkers to scrutinize further transactions of yours, knowing you tried to pass off a bad coupon. It could also have a long term affect on companies putting out coupons!

2) If it is too good to be true, it probably is. There are some people out there who know how to create fake coupons. When you see a coupon, especially one that is online, emailed to you, or is an extremely high value, take caution. That is not to say all coupons are fakes- you can contact companies about a product concern and they will often times send you a free item coupon, but those are generally on glossy paper and look like a real coupon. Others may look real, but aren't. A good place to double check on a coupon you get is The Coupon Information Center. This is an agency looking to prevent coupon fraud and will monitor and post all coupons deemed to be fake.

3) DO NOT COPY printable internet coupons. This is a BIG NO-NO!!! Just because you are able to print it out on your computer printer does make it legal to copy the coupon. Internet coupons have many safe guards on them to make sure they are not copied. Some will have a watermark that will show up when copied. Almost ALL coupons have an extra barcode on top of the coupon that has a unique code that is printed on each coupon print.


Therefore, if you do copy it, it will have the same "unique" code and the company will not reimburse the store. Many stores will just opt to NOT take ANY internet coupons due to the misuse as it costs the store $$. Worse yet, that code can be tracked back to the person/account on which it was printed. Do you want to chance a coupon fraud allegation just to save an extra $1??
You are able to print 2 coupons per computer at most coupon sites. You can print from as many computers as you have in house. Get your family/friends to print some if you need/want extra. Please DO NOT copy coupons!!!!!

4) Be Considerate I am one of those folks who believe you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I always warn customers in line behind me that I may take a while because I have a lot of coupons- nothing worse than having heavy sighs and eye rolling going on behind you when you are checking out.
I am also nice to the cashiers. They can make your transaction go smoothly or not, and I feel if I am polite and friendly to them, they will be the same.
And those folks that argue with the cashier over every little thing, and have the ENTITLEMENT attitude, ugggggg they drive me crazy! Coupons are put out as an enticement to buy a product, not a god given gift. Don't take it too seriously. You win some you lose some, that is how life goes. If they are out of stock (OOS), then politely ask for a rain check or inquire when the next shipment will be. Don't stand around yelling and screaming. You only make yourself look childish and the cashiers will remember you as "that couponing lady"- and I don't mean in a good way!

I urge you to keep it honest and real when couponing. Those of us doing this for some time have seen many instances where coupons have been misused and the repercussions that have come from that. I would like to share a friend of mines FaceBook Page- Ethical Couponing Initiative and encourage you to join in her cause and coupon ethically!

As far as Allegations go stemming form the TLC Extreme Couponing show, the CIC has put out a statement that I thought you would all enjoy reading.

Family Dollar Match Ups 5/9-5/30

I do the match ups for Family Dollar and Dollar General over at HCWT. I decided I will start posting them here too. :) Remember if you are looking for certain store match ups you can check HCWT. If there are certain stores you would like to see here leave a comment or send me an email. If it says FD that is Family Dollar coupon. You can get these in the booklets I posted or some are available to print here.

Coupons in the Ad:
.50 off General Mills Cocoa Puffs 11.8 oz or Trix 10.7 oz
.50/2 Family Gourmet Toaster Pastries
.50 off General Mills Golden Grahams Treat Bars 6 pk
Buy 1 Honey Combs 14.5 oz or Fruity Pebbles 13 oz Get .50 off Post Pebbles Treats 8 pk

Pet Items:
Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats 2.10z $1.50
Use $1.50/3 from 3/27 SS = $1.00 ea wyb 3

Friskies Cat Food 3.15 lb Bag Assorted Varieties $4.25
Use $1/1 from 3/27 SS = $3.25
Use .50/1 FD = $3.75
Use both coupons together = $2.75

Fresh Step Cat Litter 7 lb bag $3.00

Scoop Away Cat Litter 12 lb Box $5.00

Kibbles 'N Bits Dog Food 13.2oz 6pk $4.00

Kibbles 'N Bits Dog Food 4 lb bag $5.00

Hygiene:
Mennen Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant 2.3 oz $2.25
Use .50/1 from 5/1 SS = $1.75

Speed Stick 24/7 Antiperspirant 1.8-3 oz $2.75
Use .50/1 from 5/1 SS = $2.25

VO5 Shampoo or Conditioner 15 oz Asst Varieties $1.00

Dial Soap 6 Bar Pack $3.00

Dial Body Wash 12 oz $3.00

Irish Spring Soap 7 Bar Pack $3.00
Use .50/2 from 5/1 SS = $2.75 ea wyb 2

Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream 12 oz or Triple Clean Cleanser 6 oz $4.00

Edge Shaving Gel 7 oz $2.50

Schick Extreme Shaver 4 ct $6.00
Use $1/1 peelie or 4/3 SS (exp 5/15) = $5.00

Gillette Venus Razor 1 ct $6.00
Use $2/1 from 5/1 P&G, mail, booklet or pkg = $4.00
*Don't forget the free 7 oz Satin Care wyb Venus from 5/1 P&G

Simply Venus Disposable Razors 4 ct $6.00
Use $2/1 mailer or $3/2 from 5/1 P&G = $4.00 or $4.50 ea wyb 2
*Don't forget the free 7 oz Satin Care wyb Venus from 5/1 P&G

Alka-Seltzer 24 ct $3.25
Use $1/1 peelie, mail or booklet = $2.25

Phillips Wild Cherry Milk of Magnesia 12 oz $4.25
Use $1.50/1 from 3/20 SS or $1/1 from booklet or pkg = $2.75 or $3.25

CoverGirl Queen Collection Nail Accessories (select varieties) $1.00
Use $1/1 from 5/1 SS or mailer = Free

Preparation H Wipes 10 ct $3.50

Cleaning:
Sun Detergent Liquid 48 Loads $2.75

Arm & Hammer Fabric Softener Sheets 100 ct $3.00
Use $3/2 from 4/10 SS or $1/2 printable = $1.50 or $2.50 ea wyb 2

Clorox Bleach 182 oz $3.50

Suavitel Fabric Softener Sheets 80 ct $3.00

Suavitel Liquid Fabric Softener 60 Loads $5.50
Use .50/1 from 5/1 SS = $5.00
Use .50/1 FD = $5.00
Use both together = $4.50

Clorox Bleach Foam 16 oz $2.00

Liquid Plumr Penetrex Gel 17 oz $4.25
Use B2G1 free peelie = $2.83 ea wyb 3

Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty or Non Scratch Scrub Sponges 3 pk $2.75
Use $1/2 from 4/3 SS (exp 5/15) = $2.25 ea wyb 2

Lysol Clean-Flip Sweeping Cloths Refill 12-16 ct $4.50
Use $1/1 from 2/27 SS = $3.50

Lysol Clean-Flip Starter Kit $10.00
Use $1/1 from 2/27 SS = $9.00

Laundry Basket 1 Bushel $2.50
Use .50/1 FD = $2.00

Dish Pan 1o qt or Small Dish Rack $2.50
Use .50/1 FD = $2.00

Food:
Planters Redskin Spanish Peanuts 12.5 oz $2.50

Betty Crocker SpongeBob or Scooby-Doo Fruit Snacks 1o pk $2.65
Use .50/2 printable = $2.40 ea wyb 2

Brach's Hawaiian Punch Beans 6 oz or Trolli Soda Poppers 8 oz $1.50
Use .50/1 FD = $1.00

Arizona Tea 1 Gallon Asst Flavors $3.00

Fiddle Faddle 6 oz $1.00

Kraft Microwaveable Bowls 2.09-2.44 oz Asst Varieties $1.00
Use $1/5 TP = .80 ea wyb 5

Prego Traditional or Meat Sauce 24 oz $2.35
Use $1/3 from booklet = $2.02 ea wyb 3

A1 Steak Sauce 5 oz $2.50
Use .55/1 TP = $1.95

Lawry's Seasoned Salt 8 oz $1.75
Use .50/1 mailer (exp 5/15) = $1.25

Sea Pak Butterfly Shrimp 8 oz $4.00

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix 18.9-19.5 oz Asst Varieties $2.25
Use .50/1 from 5/1 SS (if supreme is included) = $1.75

Kraft Salad Dressings 16 oz Asst Varieties $2.35

Vlasic Kosher Dill Spears 24 oz $2.25
Use .75/1 blinkie or .55/1 hangtag = $1.50 or $1.70

Post Fruity or Cocoa Pebbles Treats .77 oz 8 pk $2.50
Use .75/1 blinkie = $1.75
Use FD = $2.00 (have to also buy 1 cereal listed above)
Use both = $1.25 + the cost of the cereal

FD Sun, Fun & Savings! Coupon Book 4/28-7/6

.25 off Kraft Barbecue Sauce Original or Honey 18oz
.50 off Kraft Miracle Whip 30oz
.25 off Suddenly Pasta Salad 7.5oz
.25 off Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30oz
.25 off French's Classic Yellow Mustard 8oz or Frank's Red Hot Sauce 5oz
Buy 1 Hidden Valley Salad Kit (at reg price) & Get .50 off Hidden Valley Original Ranch or Farmhouse Originals Hickory Bacon and Onion 16oz
.50 off Life Savers 2.75-7.7oz or Starbursts 7.2oz
$1.00 off Hershey's Candy Bars 6pk
.50 off Tootsie Roll Pops 9.6oz or Midgees 11.4oz
.50 off Charms Blow Pops Asst Flavors 9.75oz
.50 off Family Pantry Peanut Butter Cups or Fun Favorites Candy 14oz
.50 off Brach's Hawaiian Punch Jelly Beans 6oz or Trolli Soda Poppers 8oz
.50 off Any Special K Product

FD Household Cleaning Coupon Book 4/28-5/30

I found two new coupon books at Family Dollar today. Don't forget that you can stack Family Dollar coupons with Manufacturer's coupons to get even more savings! I am going to post the books in two separate posts.

$3 off wyb Scott Paper Towels 10pk AND any Scrubbing Bubbles Product together
$1.00 off Arm & Hammer Detergent Powder 120 loads
.50 off Oxi Clean Stain Remover 21.5oz
.50 off Fab Detergent Liquid or Powder 32 loads
$2.00 off Tide Detergent w/Febreze Liquid 90 loads
$1.50 off Gain Detergent Liquid 72-96 loads or Powder 95-120 loads
$1.00 off Sterilite Clear Tote 28 or 56 qt
$1.00 off Sterilite Latch Tote 20gal or Clear Latch Tote 106qt
$1.00 off Sterilite Small, Medium or Large Solid Tote
$1.00 off Sterilite 3 Drawer Tower
$1.00 off Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets 20 loads
$1.00 off Purex Liquid 33-46 Loads
.50 off Purex Fabric Softener Liquid 40 Loads
.50 off Suavitel Fabric Softener Liquid 56oz or larger
.25 off Family Dollar Bleach 96oz
$1.00 off All Free & Clear Detergent Liquid 96 loads
$1.00 off Wisk Deep Clean Detergent Liquid 32 loads
.50 off Sun Detergent Powder 65 loads
.50 off Sterilite Laundry Basket 1 bushel
.50 off Snuggle Fabric Softener Liquid 60 loads
.25 off Family Values Plastic Hangers 8pk or 3pk
.50 off Mr. Clean w/Febreze 32oz Spray or 40oz Dilute
.50 off Cascade Action Pacs 20ct
.50 off Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid 24oz Twin Pk
.25 off Dawn Steel Mesh Scrubbers
.50 off Febreze Air Effects 2pk, or Fabric Refresher 16.9oz, or Nnoticeables Warmer Kit & Refill or Candle 5.5oz
$1.00 off Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Mop
.50 off Mr. Clean Bowl Brush w/holder
.25 off Mr. Clean Tile and Grout Brush
.50 off Mr. Clean w/Febreze 28oz
.25 off Mr. Clean HandHelpers Reusable Wipes 6ct
Buy 1 Finish Gel Pac or Power Ball & Get Jet Dry for $1.00
$1.00 off 2 piece Sink Set Asst Colors
.50 off Small Dish Rack or Dish Pan Asst Colors
.50 off Family Values Latex Gloves 2pk
.25 off Sun Dish Detergent 25oz
.50 off Family Dollar Dish Detergent 75 oz, or Dish Detergent Pacs 12ct or Auto Dish Gel 45oz
.25 off Family Dollar Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner 13oz
.25 off Family Dollar Glass Cleaner or Cleaner w/Bleach 33oz
.25 off Family Dollar Soap Pads 12ct
.25 off Family Dollar Pine Cleaner 28oz
.25 off Family Dollar Disinfectant Spray Asst Scents 15oz
$1.00 off Wastebasket 40qt
.25 off Scott Napkins 200 Ct
$1.00 off Aviator Sunglasses (As Seen on TV)
$1.00 off Topzy Turvy Tomato Planter (As Seen on TV)
$1.00 off Topzy Turvy Strawberry Planter (As Seen on TV)
$1.00 off Easy Feet 1 pair (As Seen on TV)
.50 off Tidy Cats Scoop Cat Litter 27lb box
.25 off Beggin Strips 6oz
$1/5 Fancy Feast Cat Food 3oz Cans Asst Varieties
.50 off Friskies Cat Food 3.15lb Bag asst varieties
.50 off Evercare Pet Lint Roller 60 sheets
$1.00 off Utility Can 24qt

5/8 Coupon Inserts

There will be ONE insert in this weekend's paper. You should have a Smart Source. Click HERE for a preview thanks to Delissa over at HCWT. Remember some coupons may be regional.

Consider it a break for you so you can enjoy your Mother's Day!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!! :)

So funny I just watched the Married With Children last night with Peggy doing that...lol