Coupon File Update - Fall 2011

I love the fall... When the seasons change I always get the urge to de-junk.  Since I haven't felt well the last few days I figured a little light coupon cleaning was something I could tackle.  So, here ya go.  This is a list of all the inserts you should have in your coupon file box.  They are listed by whole insert because I do NOT cut any coupons until it's time to head on out to the store.  Seriously the best method out there.  If there are coupons listed after the insert, that indicates the only coupons that are left in that insert still not expired.  Go ahead and pull them out and mark the date on the one page of the insert to thin out your file box and make room for all your new goodies.  Now, without further ado...

SmartSource

SS-11/14/10  Challenge Butter (12/31/11)

SS-12/5/10  Phillips products (11/15/11); Scotch Giftwrap cutters (12/31/11)

SS(Johnson)-1/9 Listerine (12/31/11)
SS-2/27 Listerine (12/31/11)

SS-4/3 Bourdreaux (12/31/11)

SS-4/10 Pyrex (10/31/11)
SS(Johnson)-4/17 California Olive Oil (10/31/11); Jonny Cat (12/31/11)
SS-5/8 Wacky Mac (12/31/11)
SS-5/15 Kikkoman (12/31/11; MidNite (11/30/11); NatruRelief (11/30/11)
SS-6/5 Nexcare Product (10/31/11)
SS-7/10 Ajax Dish Detergent (10/8/11)
SS-7/17

SS-7/24

SS-7/31
SS-8/7
SS-8/14
SS-8/21
SS-8/28
SS(Eyemasters)-9/11
SS(Dish)-9/11
SS-9/18
SS-9/25
SS-10/2

Red Plum
RP-1/24 Chestal (12/31/11); Oscillococcinum (12/31/11)
RP-5/22 Authentic Asia Soup (10/31/11)
RP-6/19  Comfort Zone (12/31/11)
RP-7/24
RP(Nestle)-7/31

RP-8/7

RP-8/14
RP-8/28
RP-9/11
RP-9/18
RP-9/25
RP-10/2

Miscellaneous

BetterAtHome-9/11
BoxTops-8/7
MomentstoSave-10/2
Pillsbury-10/2
Playskool-10/2

Proctor & Gamble
PG-4/3 Kandoo wipes (12/31/11)

PG-10/2



Coupon Poker

Not every coupon I get will match up to a great sale, and not every coupon that comes my way will be something I would use for my family.  The same will be true for any couponer.  So, what to do with those coupons you don't need?  Lot's of folks in town offer coupon swaps.  If you can't find one to hook up with, think about starting one for your family, friends, and co-workers.

Just in case that doesn't work... here's another fun idea for ya (straight from1983).  Enjoy!!  

Coupon Poker
Mr. Mom — MOVIECLIPS.com

It's Raining Coupons!!

I'm not sure if I have announced on here that I have begun to write articles for the Review-Journal all about coupons of course.  Well, guess what?  I have started to write articles for the Review-Journal all about coupons!  You can find them at http://blogs.reviewjournal.com/topic/community/shopping.  Don't worry, I will still be posting on this blog as well.  But for the big doozies, I will direct you to the RJ's site.  Here I have a little more freedom to be my silly ol' self and give you whatever info you want.  So... my article today was about the THOUSANDS of dollars that are now in our Sunday newspaper!! Seriously cannot believe that I scored over $2000 this week!!  Here are a few more pics of what my morning looked like... 

 My 8 newspapers I got today!!! Yes, 8!  If you haven't had a chance to check out the new deal Grocery Smarts has hooked up for you, check out this link and get your papers started next week.  Remember, a good rule of thumb is one newspaper for each family member in your household.  Count the babies too, and if you are just getting started, you should get a few extra to really get that stockpile going. 

 Here are ALL the coupons you should have found in your Sunday paper this week!!  Check out my RJ blog post for the exact breakdown on values. 

Don't forget about the value of other coupons to be found throughout the paper as well.  I always pull out the Joann and Michaels ads since they each will have a 40% off coupon for regular priced items.  Little tip:  Did you know that they each will accept each others coupons??  Now, some items that you may want to scoop up to start decorating for the fall you may not be able to use these on, but be creative in there.  Not everything that is orange, black, or brown will be on sale. 

This week too, I found the Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon in the Living section of the Review-Journal.  If you have not ventured to Green Valley to check out this store, you are missing out!!  It is a crafter's dream in there and can be overwhelming if you are not prepared with a handful of these in your back pocket.  I pulled out the Sears ad as well just in case I need to go clothes shopping this week.  That coupon is for 20% off!  I mean, really??  Just another reason why I love Sunday so much!!