Next KMart Double Coupons

Just read on other blog sites that KMart will be doing double coupons again the week of August 30th. I am going to be e-mailing KMart to find out if our area is participating again. Will keep all updated.

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Printable Coupons

Thanks to the Krazy Coupon Lady for compiling this list of internet printable coupons! Click here to see her list!

Walgreen's Photo deal

Today only (sorry for posting so late) get 25 prints for $.25 by using the code PENNY on walgreens.com.

Also, if you haven't registered before, you can get an additional 25 prints for free when you register! That's 50 prints for only $.25!!

Another deal they have right now is 50 prints for $5 using the code EASY50. Each additional print is only $.10!

You can choose to pick up your prints in store and save on shipping costs too!

Free BIC pens

Many stores are featuring packs of BIC pens for $.50 right now during back to school sales. Pick up 2 packages of these and use the $1/2 coupon found in yesterdays Sunday paper and get them both for free!

Target Deals

Here are some Target deals that I got from Money Saving Mom:

Almay Makeup Remover Pads (trial size)--$1 each Use $1/1 coupons in recent inserts Free after coupon

General Mills Cereal Cups--$0.99 each Use $1/1 Target coupon here Free after coupon

Artisan Mini Loaves of Bread--$0.99 each Use $1/1 Target coupon here Free after coupon

Apples (select varieties)--$1/lb. Buy one pound and use $1/1 Target coupon here Free after coupon

Bic Pens (10-pack)--$0.50 Use $1/2 in 8/9 Smart Source insert Plus, use $1/2 Target coupon here Free plus overage after coupons (you might check to see what other deals you can snag with these two coupons as well)

Kotex Liners (48 count)--$2.94 Use $2/1 Target coupon in 7/26 SmartSource insert Plus, use $1/1 coupon in the 7/26 RedPlum insert Free after coupons

Rayovac Batteries (2-4 count)--$1 (in the $1 spot) Use $1/1 in 6/21 SmartSource insert Free after coupon

Cottonelle Travel Size Wipes--$0.97 Use $1/1 in 6/7 SmartSource insert Free after coupon

All Laundry Detergent (travel size)--$1 Use $1/1 when you sign up here Free after coupon

Bananas--$0.57/lb. Buy one pound and use $0.50/1 Target coupon here $0.07 after coupon

Kellogg's Pop Tarts--$1.52 (price may vary by store) Buy 2 and use 2 $0.75/1 Target coupon here (if your store will take 2 in one transaction) Plus, use $1/2 in 8/2 Kellogg's insert or $0.55/1 here $0.22 each after coupons

Kellogg's Cinnabon Bars--$1.75 Use $1/1 here $0.75 each after coupon

See more deals at Target this week here.

How I do it...

Many friends have asked how I do this. Well, I can tell you it takes some organization and some oop expense each week. First off, I buy 3-4 Sunday papers each week. I may be cutting this down to just two as I don't get very good coupons from 2 of the papers. The ones I buy are: St. Paul Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, Chippewa Herald and Eau Claire Leader Telegram (the latter two are the ones I may be cutting out). Some sundays, I am unable to get either the Star Tribune or St. Paul Pioneer Press. The grocery store I buy them at does not always have them.

Secondly, I follow a couple different online blogs. The list can be found the the left of this post.

Thirdly, I print coupons from the internet. Some of the sites I visit are:

www.coupons.com
www.redplum.com
www.smartsource.com

Many times, the manufacturer websites also have links for printable coupons. That is how I got some of my dog treat coupons I used yesterday and today at KMart.

While I do have costs for the newspapers I buy, as well as printer ink and paper, the small added expense is well worth the savings I get.

KMart isn't the only store to save money at. They don't do double coupons all the time. You can also score some good deals at Walgreens, Target, Walmart, etc. I find those deals by following others blogs. I will try to post some of those deals here also.

KMart Trip #3

I made another quick run today because I needed laundry detergent and batteries. While I didn't get awesome deals, I did save some money. Here is what I bought:

• 2 pks Duracell batteries (AA and C) $6.00 each ($4.50 each after coupons)
• Colgate toothbrush $1.00 ($.20 after coupon)
• 2 - Crest mouthwash $4.29 each ($2.79 each after coupons)
• 2 - Purex laundry detergent $5.00 each ($4.30 each after coupons)
• Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets - these I bought just to try out $5.50 ($3.50 after coupon)
• 2 - Beggin' Strips dog treats $2.79 each (free after coupons)

My total OOP for this trip was $28.80, but I did cut my total bill almost in half!

Pictures from KMart trips #1 & 2

Thought I would share with you the pictures I took of my purchases from KMart on Sunday.

KMart Trip #2

I had such good luck on Sunday morning, that I went back in the afternoon. Again, I did two seperate transactions while I was there. Here is what I bought:

• Liquid Dial handsoap $1.50 ($.40 after coupon)
• Softsoap liquid handsoap $2.00 (Free after coupon)
• Vaseline lotion $3.00 (free after coupon)
• 2 - Lady's speedstick $2.99 each (free after coupons)
• 2 - Men's Speedstick $2.50 each (free after coupons)
• Suave shampoo and conditioner $1.79 each ($.79 each after coupon)
• Nature's source All purpose cleaner $2.00 each (free after coupons)
• Fruit chiller $2.67 ($.67 after coupon)
• A-1 steak sauce $4.49 ($.49 after coupon)

After all coupons my total OOP was only $4.21! Plus a catalina printed out for $5 off a future purchase at KMart, which I used on the following transaction.

In my second transaction, this is what I bought:

• 3 - Skintimate shave gel (travel size) $1.89 each (free after coupons)
• 2 - Nature's Source Windex $2.00 each (free after coupons)
• 2 - Pup-peroni dog treats $2.99 each ($.99 each after coupons)
• 3 pk Sparkle paper towel and 4 pk Angelsoft toilet paper $2.99 and $1.79 ($.78 for both after coupon)
• 2 - Ajax dish detergent $1.99 each (free after coupons)
• 2 - Glade carpet powder $2.19 each ($.19 each after coupons)
• Milkbone dog biscuits $2.99 (free after catalina from purchase earlier in day)

I also used my $5 catalina from my first transaction. After this and all coupons, I actually had a negative balance, which is not allowed, so I threw in a pack of Trident gum for $1.19.

My total OOP was then only $.17!!!!

KMart Trip #1

I went to KMart right away on Sunday. I wanted to make sure that I had the best selection since this promotion brings out alot of people! Here is what I bought:

• Aveeno lotion $3.19 (free after coupon)
• 2 - TAG deodorant $3.50 each (free after coupon)
• 2 - Visine for contacts $3.99 each (free after coupon)
• Extra strength Tylenol 24 ct. $4.19 ($.19 after coupon)
• 2 - PertPlus 2in1 $4.49 each ($1.49 each after coupon)
• 2 - Hartz Crunch n Clean dog biscuits $3.59 each (free after coupon)
• Chewy nerds for the helper $1.49
• Gummie bears for the other child at home $1.25

My total OOP after all coupons and taxes was $7.28

Plus a catalina printed out for free Milkbone dog treats valued up to $3.99 that I could use on a future purchase!

I also got a catalina that printed out for $5 off much next purchase at KMart, with no minimum amount to spend, which I used on the tansaction below.

I did two seperate transactions while I was there to cut down on the number of trips I would need to make. Here is what I got in my second transacction:

• 2 - Visine for contacts $3.99 each (free after coupons)
• 4 boxes of Ziploc bags $2.00 each ($.50 each after coupons)
• 3 - Arm and Hammer Scrub Free bathroom cleaner $2.00 each ($.50 each after coupons)
• 3 - 2 oz. Glade soy candles $2.99 each (Free with coupons from 8/9 sunday paper)
• 4 - Campbell's Cream soups $1.49 each ($.49 each after coupons)

I also used the $5 catalina that printed out on the above purchase. After all coupons, my total OOP was $1.42!!

KMart Double Coupon Days

Right know KMart is hosting double coupons days from August 16-22. Below are the main rules for this event.

::You can only double 4 like coupons

::You can only double 10 total coupons per trip (though some locations are allowing more than 10 to double per transaction)

::Internet coupons should be accepted and are OK for doubling

::Doubles up to $2 and no overage will apply, so a $2.99 item with a $2 coupon will double for .99 only and you'll get it free

::Don't forget sales tax will apply to your pre-coupon total

::You must have $25 in merchandise PRIOR to using coupons in order to get doubles

Here is a link to the deals you can get this week that CouponClippinMama helped put together:

Click here for list!

Welcome!

Wanted to be able to pass along great deals to all of you, so I thought this would be the perfect way to do that, by writing this blog!

I am new to the idea of coupon shopping. Our family has been hit financially within recent months due to the temporary layoffs that my husband has faced. Thanks to a friend who told me all about how to save a lot of money, I have been able to stock up on common household supplies without breaking the bank!

In future posts, I will let you know about deals going on at various stores in the area, as well and show you the savings I have made personally. I hope you all enjoy reading this as much as I hope I enjoy doing it!