Coupon clippers, here is your path to savings


Coupon lingo

BOGO: Buy One Get One

ECB: Extra Care Bucks (CVS)

GM: General Mills Insert

MIR: Mail-in-Rebate

PG: Proctor & Gamble Insert

RP: Red Plum Insert

RR: Register Rewards (Walgreens)

SS: Smart Source Insert

WCB: Walgreens Coupon Book

WIVC: Walgreens Instant Value Coupon (found in Sunday insert)

WYB: When You Buy

WYS: When You Spend

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Although it may be tempting to photocopy coupons, especially the printable ones, it is illegal. Avoid coupon fraud by not scanning, copying, or printing more than the allotted number allowed. In addition, don’t use expired coupons unless your grocery store allows them. For example, Cub Foods accepts expired coupons up to 30 days past their expiration date. However, Kroger and Meijer both have strict policies that do not accept expired coupons. To save time and confusion, read the fine print on both sale ads and your coupons to make sure you are saving money while following all the rules and regulations.

CVS

Deals good from 2/19/12 through 2/25/12

Kleenex - $0.88

Use: $0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue (2/12 SS)

Final price: $0.71 each wyb 3

Eclipse Gum, 18 pack – 3/$3

Get: $2 ECB wyb 3

Final price: $0.33 each wyb 3

Cesar Canine Cuisine Entrees - $0.79

Use: B2G1 Free Cesar Canine Cuisine (Printable )

Final price: $0.53 each wyb 3

Dial NutriSkin - $4.99

Use: $1/1 Dial Lotion (2/19 RP)

Get: $2 ECB

Final price: $1.99

Schick Intuition, Quattro for Men or for Women Razor - $8.99

Use: $2/1 Schick Intuition Razor or Quattro Razor (1/15 SS)

Get: $3 ECB

Final price: $3.99

Coldcalm, 60 count - $6.99

Get: $6.99 ECB

Final price: Free

Centrum ProNutrients - $9.99

Use: $5/1 Centrum ProNutrients (2/19 RP)

Final price: $4.99

Other great deals

• Arizona beverages, 23 ounces – 2/$1

• Vitaminwater or Smartwater - $0.99

• Gold Emblem Bagged Candy - $0.88

• VO5 Shampoo or Conditioner - $0.77

• Powerade or Fuze drinks – 5/$5

• CVS Picture CD - $0.99

• CVS Liquid Hand Soap – 3/$3

Walgreens

Deals good from 2/19/12 through 2/25/12

Air Wick i-motion or Freshmatic Air Freshener Kit - $7.99

Use: $2/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Kit (Printable )

Get: $4 RR

Final price: $1.99

Goody Ouchless Elastics, 27 count - $2.99

Get: $2 RR

Final price: $0.99

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese - $1.79

Use: B1G1 Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (WIVC)

Final price: $0.90 each wyb 2

Dove or Degree Deodorant - $1.99

Use: WIVC

And: $1/1 Dove Deodorant (1/29 RP)

Final price: $0.99

Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel – 2/$4

Use: WIVC

And: $1/1 Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel (1/15 SS)

Final price: $1

Kleenex Facial Tissues - $0.99

Use: $0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissues (2/12 SS)

Final price: $0.82 each wyb 3

Mentos Gum, 15 pieces - $0.99

Use: $0.55/1 Mentos Gum (1/1 or 2/5 SS)

Final price: $0.44

Trident Gum - $0.99

Use: $1/3 Trident Gum Single Packs (1/8 SS)

Final price: $0.66 each wyb 3

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler - $19.99

Use: $3/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler (2/5 RP)

Get: $5 RR

Final price: $11.99

Schick Hydro Razor or Razor System - $9.99

Use: $2/1 Schick Hydro Razor (2/12 SS)

Get: $4 RR

Final price: $3.99

Other great deals

• Big Roll Bathroom Tissue – 2/$0.88

• Theater Pack Candy - $0.79

• Evian Natural Spring Water – 3/$3

• Vitamin Water, 20 ounces – 3/$3 (WIVC)

• Nice! Aluminum Foil - $0.79 (WIVC)

• Butterball Chicken Broth - $0.59 (WIVC)

• Hunt’s Tomato Sauce, 8 ounces - $0.39 (WIVC)

• Arizona Tea or Drink – 2/$1 (WIVC)

• Haviland Thin Mints, Old Dominion Brittle or Nips - $0.79

• Potting Soil - $0.99 (WIVC)

• Garden Vegetable or Flower Seed Packets – 5/$1 (WIVC)

• Walgreen Brand Plates - $0.99

• Bubble Knee Highs – 3/$1

• Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap - $0.99 (WIVC)

Cub Foods

Deals good from 2/20/12 through 2/26/12

Wolf Chili – 10/$10

Use: $0.40/1 Wolf Brand Chili (1/22 SS)

Final price: $0.20

Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast - $1.69

Use: $0.40/1 Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast Strip (1/22 SS)

Final price: $0.89

Progresso Soup – 10/10

Use: $1/4 Progresso Soups (1/8 or 2/5 GM)

Final price: $0.75 each wyb 4

Totino’s Pizza Rolls – 10/$10

Use: $1/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls (Printable )

Final price: $0.50 each wyb 2

Other great deals

• Asparagus - $0.98 per pound

• Red Seedless Grapes - $0.98 per pound

• Red Gold Tomatoes – 10/$10

• Red Gold Tomato Juice – 10/$10

• Red Gold Ketchup – 10/$10

• Pillsbury Cake Mix – 10/$10

• Red Anjou and Bosc Pears - $0.98 per pound

• Broccoli Crowns - $0.98 per pound

• Sobe LifeWater and Lipton Tea – 10/$10

• Gold Peak and Honest Tea – 10/$10

• Melitta Coffe Filters – 10/$10

• Faygo, 2 liters - $0.99

• Blue Bonnet Margarine Quarters - $0.88

• Pilgrim’s Drumsticks & Thighs Family Pack - $0.99 per pound

Kroger

Deals good from 2/20/12 through 2/26/12

Yoplait Yogurt Cups – 10/$6

Use: $0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (Printable )

Or: $0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (2/5 GM)

Final price: $0.47 each wyb 6

Gatorade or G2 - $1.09

Get: $0.30 off each wyb $10 of participating items

Final price: $0.79

Campbell’s Chunky Soup - $1.65

Use: $0.50/2 Campbell’s Chunky Soup (2/5 SS)

Or: $0.50/2 Campbell's Chunky Soup (Printable )

Get: $0.30 off each wyb $10 of participating items

Final price: $0.85 each wyb 2

Totino’s Party Pizza - $1.29

Use: $1/5 Totino's Party Pizza (Printable )

Or: $1/5 Totino’s Part Pizza (1/8 GM)

Get: $0.30 off each wyb $10 of participating items

Final price: $0.79 each wyb 5

Pillsbury Grand Biscuits – $1.29

Use: $0.30/2 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (1/8 or 2/5 GM)

Get: $0.30 off each wyb $10 of participating items

Final price: $0.69 each wyb 2

Dannon Yogurt - $2.29

Use: $1/1 Activia Yogurt, 4 pack (2/12 SS)

Get: $0.30 off each wyb $10 of participating items

Final price: $0.99

Dove or Degree Deodorant - $1.99

Use: $1/1 Dove Deodorant (1/29 RP)

Or: $1/1 Degree Deodorant (1/29 RP)

Get: $0.30 off each wyb $10 of participating items

Final price: $0.69

Other great deals

• Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna - $0.69

• Kroger Buns and Bread – 10/$10

• Tropicana Punch, 64 ounces – 10/$10

• Colgate Toothpaste – 10/$10

• Kroger Brand Angle Edge+ Deep Clean Toothbrush – 10/$10

• Kroger Value Whole Chicken - $0.98 per pound

• Maryland Style Crab Cakes – 10/$10

• Avocados - $0.99

• Iceberg Head of Lettuce - $0.69

• Celery - $0.99 per bunch

• Slice Tomatoes - $0.99 per pound

• Red Seedless Grapes - $0.99 per pound

Jessica Garringer is a bargain hunter, DIYer and a couponer who loves to save money! You can reach her at SaverSavvySavings@gmail.com. Get more money saving tips, ideas and projects at www.SaverSavvy.com, www.Facebook.com/SaverSavvy or @SaverSavvy on Twitter.

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