Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Las Vegas Monorail Offers Printable Vegas Attraction Coupons














Discounts on the Best Vegas Attractions!
The Las Vegas Monorail partnered up with some of the best Vegas attractions to get these exclusive savings just for you. Click the button below to print the offers.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

How to Make a Coupon Binder | Why Collect Coupons?














resource: theexaminer.com

How to make your own coupon binder to get more organized.

Supplies:

  • 3-ring binder
  • pencil pouch for binder
  • plastic baseball card pages
  • folders
  • divider sheet with write-on tabs
  • empty envelopes

Instructions:

1. Create three sections for your binder using the write-on tabs: Food, Health and Beauty, and Household Goods. Place baseball card protector sheets in each section for coupons.

2. Sort coupons into each of the categories and file them in alphabetical order by product name or manufacturer.

3. Place one baseball card protector sheet at the very front of your binder. Here you can place your store membership cards, store rewards, and special coupons.

4. Use large folders in the binder to hold sales brochures and fliers, as well as receipts.

5. Use business-sized envelopes, tucked into folders, to keep rebate forms and qualifying receipts together.

6. Fill the pencil pouch with any accessories you might need, i.e pens, pencils, calculators, scissors, and highlighters.

  • Remember that organizing your coupons in the beginning is a timely ordeal, but this will save you tons of time in the future.
  • A zip-up binder may be more helpful if you want to make sure that nothing will fall out of the binder.
  • Be sure to clean out your coupon binder, at the minimum, monthly.


Why Collect Coupons?

My favorite section of the newspaper is the stash of coupons: especially for the Sunday delivery. Not only can these little gems save you money, their savings could offset your expense of the newspaper. All one needs to do is take the time to go through them. Every little bit can help.

There are all kinds of coupons. For instance, Proctor & Gamble is very consistent in providing good coupons. But there are other methods for obtaining coupons. You can get them via the internet. One source for internet coupons is via Eversave. Just do a search on the internet and who knows what you will find. If you shop at Kroger’s and use the Kroger Plus Shoppers Card you can get additional savings. I am a big fan of shopping at Kroger’s. One of the things I like about Kroger’s is that they will double the value of coupons that are 50 cents or less. In other words, a 50 cent coupon becomes a dollar in savings. One other thing I like about Kroger’s is that your purchases add up to points to discounts on gasoline. Every $100 spent during the month adds up to 10 cents savings per gallon. Not all Kroger’s have filling stations, but if you look hard enough they are out there. Even those of you who are not using a physical piece of paper for the discount, it is essentially a virtual coupon for savings.

As you continue to buy using your shoppers card, Kroger’s collects data on your purchasing habits. Every so often I will receive in the mail a booklet of coupons from Kroger’s, which can only be used at their franchises. This is a slight side effect, limiting me to where I can shop. However, in most cases, it has been very beneficial. Even though I enjoy this benefit, it still feels like big brother is watching.

A word of caution … having a coupon does not mean that you need to go and buy the item. First, anything you buy should be part of your budget, not to mention on you shopping list. Coupons are great, if they are used for things you need and like. Let’s not get into impulse buying. However, one thing you might consider is joining or creating a coupon club. You might find that the coupons you do not use could be used in trade with other people for ones you like. This could be a win / win for both parties.

Now for those of you who say “why bother and waste my time”. Well, I actually recorded my use of coupons over a six week period. During that time I used 30 different coupons totaling $25.75. What would that potential average out over a year? It could be a savings of $223.17, if I am consistent in my spending and coupon habits. $223.17 is nothing to cough about. What could you do with this extra savings? Yes, there is power in those little pieces of paper you cut out of the news.

So, let’s get down to cutting out expenses, by cutting out coupons from the newspaper. It might be the best thing you will read in the newspaper. One thing for sure … they have value. You just need to know where to look to find the savings. Don’t underestimate coupons. There savings will add up over time.

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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Target Printable Coupons and Target Store Coupon Policy Expire 11/25/09


You can now use a target coupon and a manufacturers coupon on the same item.  Might be advisable to make a copy of the target coupon policy with you to the store.  Click on policy to enlarge.

Target Coupons good until 11/25/09
Many more coupons available. CLICK HERE or





Print, clip, and be on your way to even greater savings.
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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Travel Deals




Travel Deals

Part 1….Finding a great cup of coffee on the road

Starbucks Coupons

Who says: Starbucks coupons are great travel deals and one of the most well-known coupons you can get online. If you get Starbucks coupons online you save money and time, but beware of fake Starbuck coupons from other websites. Fake Starbuck coupons are circulated on the Internet. To avoid getting fake Starbuck coupons look for the following:

The original Starbucks coupons have the company logo.

The fake coupons say redeemable at participating locations..the word “participating is misspelled.

A legitimate Starbucks coupon says “not valid if reproduced”.

Starbucks coupons are received through your email once you register on their website.

Registering on Starbucks Website: First make a profile and create an account; email address, user ID and password. Check the box where you wish to receive specials by email.

If you purchase a pound of coffee in the store or online you will receive a coupon for free coffee.

Starbucks website will also have free coupons periodically

Newspapers sometimes have Starbuck coupons

Grocery stores occasionally will have Starbuck coupons to purchase ground or whole bean bags of coffee in their stores.

McDonald’s Unsnobbycoffee.com

More travel discounts with McDonalds McCafe Coffee drinks. They been campaigning their new coffee as: Getting your favorite espresso drink made from bold, dark-roast beans is easier and tastier than ever. And the best part is…they're made just the way you like 'em.

Here is a coupon for a latte, but you better hurry offer expires 8/23/09.













If you have time to make coffee before leaving the house.
Here are a few printable grocery coupons available on Yahoo Deals

Good Earth Coffee

Save $1.00

Save $1.00 on Good Earth® Premium Coffee
Exp 04/30/10


Caribou Coffee

Save $1.00

Save $1.00 12-oz bag of Caribou Coffee (Whole Bean or Ground)
Exp 06/30/10


Using online coupons may be great for discount travel, but it does have a downside. Counterfeiting costs retailers millions a year in fraud. Some retailers are limiting the number of coupons they accept a day, while others even refuse to accept them. Usually a retailer will only accept coupons for the merchandise they sell and at the time of purchase. All coupons must have a valid bar code. Once authenticated the coupon is accepted.

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Best Kept Secret of Couponing | Coupon Offers

The Best Kept Secret of Couponing

To maximize your potential to get groceries and products free here is a secret of couponing.

Coupons for "One Free Item."

When hunting for coupons in your Sunday paper, on the Internet or getting fliers or emails from the stores where you shop you may be surprised to find free products. Buy one, get one (BOGO) coupons are the easiest coupons to find with little or no effort.

When the store has a sale, I use the BOGO coupons for the free item and it is like you get two of that item for free instead of one. How does it work? If you have a coupon for BOGO on a loaf of bread, it will state the value of the coupon when redeemed at the store. The value is also the normal cost of the bread. But when the loaf of bread is on sale they are selling two loafs for the value of the coupon. Getting one free item is good, but two is even better. So don’t rush to the store when you get your BOGO save it until they have a sale. It pays to wait, but don’t forget to watch the expiration date. If the store doesn’t have that item on sale you can still redeem it and get your free item.

Watch for more Best Kept Secrets of Couponing.

Get these coupons:

TARGET PRINTABLE COUPONS

KROGERS PRINTABLE COUPONS

WALGREENS COUPONS

CVS COUPONS


KMART COUPONS


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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Yahoo Partners with Coupon.com and Reveals Yahoo Deals


Who says:

For those that like to use coupons Yahoo has revealed is new Yahoo Deals website. Now shoppers can find printable coupons, daily deals that send you directly to the merchants website and weekly ads; where you choose retailer’s fliers or circular and check out their sale merchandise. You can also keep track and save your coupons.

You can also shop or find out how to save money if you use your Visa card.

Why are they getting involved with coupons? According to their findings, searches for the term “printable coupons” are up 50% this year measured up to the same time last year and up 135% from 2007. The most popular searches are or major retailers, groceries and local pizzerias. Due to the economy coupon collecting has become a necessity for saving money.
With a partnership with Coupons.com, Yahoo is offering printable online coupons for the following categories, to name a few,

• Music (156)
• Toys (462)
• Beauty (444)
• Health (51)
• DVD & Video (122)
• Sports & Out... (592)
• Jewelry & Wa... (237)
• Flowers & Gifts (690)
• Office (369)
• Baby (281)
• Books (201)

and coupons for almost 10,000 retailers. They also have local store and grocery store coupons. Yahoo also has a gas finder widget where you can enter your zip code and find the cheapest gas closest to you.

According to a study Yahoo has found 43% of respondents are using coupons more while 76% say if it is easier to find coupons they are more likely to use them. Yahoo feels they can make finding and collecting coupons on their website an easy place to manage and come across deals that are relevant to your needs.

Spending millions in advertising Yahoo is using a number of social media features so users can promote their site through email, Twitter or Facebook. Spread the word and help others save.
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Sunday, August 9, 2009

Back to School Coupons


Who says: Whether it’s with a coupon, store discount or online savings we are all looking to save on this year’s back to school clothes and supplies. There are some online coupon codes that can help with these added expenses.

Office Depot: Online coupon code for $20 off a $100 purchase. If you have more than one child like myself school shopping racks up quickly and it’s easy to spend more than $100. Enter the code: 91796490 into the online promotional code section when you check out.

Spending more than $150? Use Office Depot $30 off coupon code instead: 53343220.

For younger children The Children’s Palace has a coupon code for 15% off your purchase. Enter the coupon code: CABIN77 at checkout. This code will expire in late August. Or coupon code: FA79 which expires 9/7/09.

Kohl’s has a 10% off coupon code: NEW9658. This will defiantly help with children’s back to school clothes for any age. Also a mailer went out where you can save 10-20-30% the week of August 12th. Don’t forget to take your mailer with you to the store.

A couple coupon codes for older girls and teens. Finding trendy outfits for late summer and fall can be a daunting task. But the Fashion Bug offers some named brands such as Mudd and Bobby Jack. Use the coupon code: 776192106 to get $20 off $75 or more.

Victoria Secret is having their annual summer sale. For your teen she can find 60% off jeans, tops, shoes and more. Or if you spend more than $100 by August 19th you can get free shipping coupon code: SP917809. That’s not all Victoria Secret offers. For fall clothes save $15 off $100, $30 off $150, $75 off $250 and $150 off $500. Use coupon code: FA918229 at checkout.

Crayolastore.com is offering free markers with a purchase of $20 or more. Coupon code: B2SCHOOL9. Also free shipping is available for purchases of $75 and over.

Everyone wants a new pair of shoes for school. Famous Footwear is having their buy one pair of shoes get another ½ off without shipping sale. They also have a promotion going on until 9/19/09. 15% off use coupon code: BTSFF15. Expires: 9/19/09

Foot Locker has two coupon codes. One is for 20% off $75 coupon code: LKS1A927 and the other coupon code is for free shipping with a $50 purchase: LSK1AFF. Coupons expire: 8/31/09.

K-Mart is having a $5 off School Supplies, Backpacks, Lunch Kits & Calculators over $50. Use coupon code: KBTS5OFF3. Hurry coupon expires; 8/15/09. $5 off $50 coupon code: KMART5OFF50. And 10% off all shoes coupon code: SHOES10P

More shoe for less at shoes.com. A 15% off back to school & free shipping coupon code is available through 8/31/09. Coupon code: BTSSHOES09

With today’s economy back to school shopping can add up quickly and be a lot more money than you have anticipated. I hope these tips and coupon discount codes help to save you some money or maybe a little something, something for yourself. Now there’s an idea!
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Bath and Body Works Coupons




Click on the Printable Bath for Body Works Coupon











Who says: Bath and Body Works coupons are being offered for the month of September, 2009

The first store coupon is for their Signature Collection. Buy any $10.00 purchase and get a free signature collection body care or home fragrance. One per person. Coupon expires: September 27, .2009.

The second of the free Bath and Body Works Coupons is for Aromatherapy...you item of choice with any $15.00 purchase. One per person. Coupon expires: September 27, 2009.

Not valid with any other online shopping coupons or coupons discounts.

Redeemable IN Stores Only for these promotional coupons.

Signature Collection Fragrances are as follows:

Black Amethyst: Italian Bergamot, Rare Camellias, Exotic Sandalwood, Vetiver

Black Raspberry Vanilla: Juicy Blackberry, Bergamot, Anjou Pear, Vanilla Orchid, Taffeta Musk

Blushing Cherry Blossom: Jasmine, Violet, Fresh Honeydew, Cassis

Blushing Flowers: French Mimosa Petals, Asian Syringa Flower, Luscious Tangerine, Tenufolia Orchid

Cherry Blossom: Cherry Blossom, Dewy Watermelon, Red Plum

Coconut Lime Verbena: Zesty Lime, Kumquat Peel, Mandarin, Muguet, Sheer Coconut Water

Cucumber Melon: Fresh Cucumber, Muguet, Cool Honeydew, Soft Musk

Dancing Waters: Water Lily, Asian Pear Drops, Crushed Basil Leaves, White Musk

Enchanted Orchid: Rare Calypso Orchid, Violet, White Iris, Fresh Gardenia, Amber Musk

Irresistible Apple: Voluptuous Red Apples, Wild Berries, Watery Pink Lotus, Natural Cinnamon Bark, Velvet Musk

Japanese Cherry Blossom: Asian Pear, Kyoto Rose, Mimosa Petals, Himalayan Cedarwood

Mango Mandarin: Luscious Mango, Creamy Magnolia, Cool Clementine, Mandarin Leaves

Midnight Pomegranate: Red Pomegranate, Anise, Patchouli, Blackberry, Cassis

Moonlight Path: French Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Oakmoss, Musk

Rainkissed Leaves: Crisp Watercress, Lush Muguet, Transparent Woods, Fresh Raindrops

Sea Island Cotton: Cotton Blossom, Drenched Air, Fresh Linen, Soft Powder

Sensual Amber: Lotus, Amber, Succulent Plum, Creamy Sandalwood

Sweet Pea: Sweet Pea Petals, Watery Pear, Freesia, Fresh Raspberry, Soft Musk

Vanilla Noir: Madagascar Vanilla, Dark Vanilla Bean, Black Plum, Bergamot Orange and Warm Musk

Velvet Tuberose: White Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Rare Diamond Orchid

Warm Vanilla Sugar: Vanilla Absolute, Basmati Rice Water, Creamy Sandalwood

While Citrus: Crisp Lemon, Invigorating Grapefruit, Lush Waterlily, Alluring Ginger Flower

Wild Honeysuckle: Jasmine, Violet, Fresh Honeydew, Cassis

There are many aromatherapy products you can choose from. Enjoy!
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Saturday, August 8, 2009

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Who Cares ....Update April 2009 - Privacy Policy

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Coupons


Who says:
Coupons...some people hate them, some love them. Coupon collecting can be a daunting task to find, cut or print out, sort and constantly check for expiration dates. Due to today's economy more people than ever are collecting coupons for anything from a tube of tooth paste to a discount coupon for car repair or oil changes. Coupons have become a necessity for both the consumer and the merchant. With retail sales falling, the merchant has to come up with clever ways to entice you into their store, while the consumer is desperately seeking ways to save cash. I think it used to be a merchant gave you coupons for things you wouldn't normally buy and they need to get particular items off their shelves. Today it's just a matter of who has the biggest discounted coupons such as grocery store coupons.

Kroger has come up with a new coupon marketing strategy. They keep track of what the customer purchases and sends discount coupons accordingly. For example the coupons for groceries I received yesterday are:

Free Tylenol (it's always nice to get free coupons)
Save $4.00 on Health & Beauty Care
Save $2.00 on Iam's Kitten Food
Save $1.35 on Private Select Coffee
Save $.55 on Weight Watchers Cheese
Save $2.00 on Duracell Battery Pack
Save $1.50 on Woolite
Save $1.00 on Nestle Coffee-Mate
Save $1.00 on Two Crystal Lite Powder Mixes
Save $1.00 on Frito's
Save $1.50 on Fresh Step Cat Litter
Save $1.00 on String Cheese
Save $1.00 on Solo Plates or Cups
Save $.75 on Sugar Free Spreadable Fruit

These are all items that I have purchased before so my odds of using these coupons by 10/18/09 are pretty good, if I just remember them.

Remembering that you have coupons is not always conducive with your hectic schedule. I always find myself running into the grocery store and buying an item only to realize I had a coupon at home. Pisses me off.

So Kroger has come up with another way to make it easier. If you sign up for their P&G eSaver on kroger.com they will download online coupons right on your Kroger Plus Shopper's Card. How clever is that? I just signed up and it only took a matter of a few minutes. Also on their website you can choose printable coupons, but you have to download their coupon printer software on your computer. And remember by just using your Kroger Plus Shopper's Card at the checkout register you will automatically save on certain items purchased.

Other retailers such as Meijer or Marsh also have printable grocery coupons.

Manufacturer coupons in mailers arrive in your mailbox weekly. Many local businesses use these marketing methods to get consumers in their stores. Where I live we have Valpak and MoneyMailer.

Valpak has retail coupons from carpet cleaning businesses to a free coupon for a MyMyst Tan from a local tanning salon. Other limited coupons are for car washes, cardinal fitness discounted memberships, Comcast services and Zollman Plastic Surgery buy one procedure and receive a second procedure of equal or lesser value for FREE! I'm saving that one.

MoneyMailer's promotional coupons include Pizza Hut coupons, The Party Tree coupons, local restaurant coupons like Subway coupons (usually only at certain locations) or other fast food coupons and Staples coupons.

Retail coupons are available online, in mailers or in your Sunday newspaper. If you have their credit card you will receive store coupons for a dollar amount or percentage off merchandise for a period of time. I just received Macy's Star Rewards coupons; one for $15.00 off of a single purchase of $40.00 and another coupon I can save 20% off a purchase, both are good through October 14th.

Remember to read the back of these store coupons for exclusions. A lot of the name brand clothing, such as Tommy Bahama or Ralph Lauren for example, everyday value merchandise, jewelry including watches, fragrances, electronics and furniture are some of the items that the coupon excludes. Macy's and Kohl's have $10.00 days.... for every $50.00 you spend you get a $10.00 coupon. With Macy's you can use the $10 coupon the same day. Kohl's on the other hand wants you to return to their store on another date, so the coupons are good for certain dates in the future.

Other way retailers are promoting sales with one day events using store coupons of additional 10-20-30% savings. J C Penney has a one day event this Sunday offering a coupon with an extra 20% off. Just in time to buy school clothes!

Today with a little research you can find coupons to print from any merchant. Not only retail or food coupons, but hotel coupons, Las Vegas Coupons and movie coupons can be found online.
This website will help you find those valuable coupons. If you have a website that offers free printable coupons let me know. My email address is: katmando5139@yahoo.com
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