Coupon Kristin

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I am disappointed.

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I’m hearing reports in other parts of the country that Safeway is either going to do away with ecoupons or else they’re going to limit them to just ecoupons or just paper coupons.  No stacking.

Charlene at My Frugal Adventures has a post about it.

I was able to use my ecoupons at one store, but not at another in the Houston area.  If you’re local, send me an email and I’ll tell you which one still works as of Monday night.

Kristin is disappointed.  And going to use up all of her ecoupons asap.  🙂

HEB! Free beans?

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I love coupons for healthy stuff, and beans usually qualify!  🙂  Use the $1/1 Bush’s Grilling Beans coupon from 10/3 SS to get them free at HEB this week.  No beeps, no problems! 

Happy savings!

Chaining and Stacking for Saving, Oh My!

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Chaining and stacking are commonly used terms in extreme couponing.  Chaining involves using different coupons on related purchases.  For example:  I found a tearpad coupon for $2 off of Tropicana Orange Juice when you buy (wyb) 2 boxes of Quaker Oatmeal.  I also have 2 $2 off coupons for Quaker Oatmeal.  The ideal math would involve finding orange juice right around $2 to get the best bang for my buck.  There is no reason not to use all three coupons in one transaction, and if a cashier gives you a hassle, ask to speak to a manager.  If the manager can’t resolve the issue, IE give you what you want, feel free to put your items back. There is no language on any coupon I’ve ever seen that says you must pay full price for one item in order to use the coupons.

Let me say it again.  There is no reason to pay for things if you’re not getting the price you want.

Okay then, moving right along.

Stacking usually involves using a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon.  Only certain stores allow this, and they tend to be upfront about it.

  • Randalls offers in-ad coupons that can be combined with a manufacturer coupon.  You can also use a store coupon with a manufacturer coupon, and you can use all three if you have them scan the in-ad first, then manufacturer and then store.  At least, that’s the order it worked for me.
  • Walgreens allows store coupons and manufacturer coupons as long as the coupons do not create overage.
  • CVS allows store and manufacturer coupons.
  • Target allows store and manufacturer coupons, and has many printables available on their website.  Do not let a cashier tell you otherwise!  Sometimes, they make up policies on the spot.
It’s never a bad idea to print the store’s policy and take it with you in your coupon bag, binder, pouch or wallet.

Wal-Mart, again.

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Because I forgot to mention it, let me do that first thing.

I was compensated by Wal-Mart for my time, opinions and recommendations.  I received a $50 gift card.  I didn’t ask for it.  I didn’t expect it, but I won’t lie and say I didn’t appreciate it.

I’m all about the transparency, and honesty over here.  I call it like I see it, and if you don’t like it, take a hike and pound sand.

When I walk into Wal-Mart, I want to be able to get my items and be out of the store in a timely manner.  Not in an hour, not in two hours.  A trip to Wal-mart should not be an all day experience unless I make it so.

I have a confession.

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Hi, my name is Kristin, and I have aconfession to make.

I’m the shopper you hate to be behindin the checkout line.

I’m the one with the stack of coupons,full basket, and three forms of payment.

And noisy kids. That like to pullthings off of shelves when their dad gets them a car cart.

Unfortunately, I’m also the one whowill have customer service do a refund if her $51.00 of electroniccoupons don’t work out right. Or come off at all.

So, if you were behind me today atRandalls, I apologize. 

A little bit. 

But it won’t keep me fromgoing back. 🙂