Dec 29, 2011

This and That

Charlotte Coupon Clippers - will NOT meet this coming Sunday, but the following Sunday - January 8th at 2:30 pm. We're hoping for a location change, but are playing a waiting game for the final ok! Keep posted!

Sunday Paper - LOTS of coupons in this coming Sunday's paper. A friend from the coupon clippers tells me that there should be anywhere from 4-5 inserts! Might be a good day to pick up an extra paper!

Harris Teeter Super Doubles - starts January 4th!!! This is when all of your coupons will double up to $1.99 in value. So pull out all of those $1.00 and $1.50 coupons and get ready to have some fun!!!

BellaTutor Coupon Class - starts up again on January 3rd! Plum District is running a special again on this class - through midnight on December 31st! Normally $50, you can get it through Plum District for only $25. Plus, if you're new to PD and sign up through this link, you'll get an instant $5 credit that you can apply to the deal! Plus, I think you can still use promo code LOCAL25 and get 25% off (I'm checking on that to make sure). So, you can potentially get the coupon class for only $12.50!!!

Thirty-One Year-End Outlet Sale - this is only the 2nd time that 31 has offered their discontinued items at a discount! So, if you're interested in getting some high quality bags for at least 50% off, now is the time! Click here to start shopping!




Dec 28, 2011

Thirty-One Year-End Outlet Sale = 50% off or more

The Thirty-One Year-End Outlet Sale is now open!

This is your chance to purchase your favorite discontinued Thirty-One prints and products from previous catalogs at discounted prices - perfect for all gift giving occasions! 

All products are reduced 50% or more! Click on this link to shop while supplies last!

Dec 22, 2011

New Savings Star Coupons!!!


If you haven't gotten on board with savingstar.com - now's a great time! They've just added new coupons that you can download to your store loyalty cards (CVS, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, etc.)! No matter where you buy the product, the coupon value will deposit into your savingstar account!!! Such a cool concept! New coupons that they added that I like:
$.75 off any Wet Ones Variety
$1.00 off two Lays Kettle Cooked Chips
$.75 off Schick Hydro Shave Gel
$1.00 off McCain Sweet Potato Fries
$1.00 off McCain Purely Potatoes

These are just a few of their awesome coupons! Remember - this is all behind the scenes and can be stacked, even triple stacked - if you have store coupons + manufacturer coupons + savingstar coupons! Visit savingstar.com to set up your account and load your loyalty card numbers now!

Dec 21, 2011

Store by Store: CVS

CVS is one of my absolute favorite stores! There are so many ways to save that it is almost overwhelming. You really need to try one thing at a time, otherwise it is too confusing! So here goes...

Ways to save at CVS

1) Get an Extra Care Card (ECC). This is their store savings card that tracks all of your purchases, gives you Extra Care Bucks (ECB's), and a host of other things! You need this card and it's free and easy. You can apply online for it, but you can also just get one from the cashier.

2) The Magic Coupon Machine. I'm not sure what the actual name of this machine is, but it is a stand-alone machine in the store. In just about every store I've seen, there are arrows on the floor pointing you to the direction of the machine. You simply scan your Extra Care Card on the machine and it will spit out anywhere from 2 to 20 CVS coupons! Sometimes these coupons are for $.50 off of a candy bar, and sometimes they are $5 off of a $20 purchase. They are widely varied and can be stacked with manufacturer coupons!!!! Many assume that you only swipe once, but always scan your card until it tells you there are no more coupons for today.

3) Join the Beauty Club! There are tear-off pads in the beauty department and sometimes at the register. Just take it with you when you check out and hand it to the cashier. They'll scan the barcode after they've scanned your ECC and you'll be automatically enrolled. At the end of your receipt, you'll get a coupon for 10% off your next beauty purchase in the next 3 days + you'll get a $5 ECB every time you spend $50 on any beauty products.

4) Get a Green Bag Tag (will cost you $.99) and earn $1 ECB every 4 times you use your own reusable bag! This is a little green tag that you attach to your own reusable bag. Each time you go in and use it instead of one of their plastic bags, have them scan the bar code on the tag. Every 4th time you use it, a $1 ECB will print at the bottom of our receipt.

5) Register your ECC online and sign-up for the CVS emails! You'll get an immediate $4 off of a $20 purchase coupon, but you'll also get random coupons sent from time to time to your email that can usually be used in-store or online!

6) Visit cvs.com for even more CVS coupons that can be printed and stacked with manufacturer coupons.

7) Like CVS on facebook and qualify for special offers and deals (periodically available).

8) Visit sites like hip2save.com, welovefree.wordpress.com, and southernsavers.com to get the weekly deal match-ups! They do all the hard work for you by scouring the weekly ad and matching up coupons from the internet, Sunday paper, and everywhere else you can imagine. Then they give you a list of exactly what to buy, how many, and what coupons to use (and where to find the coupons) for the ultimate savings!

9) Once a quarter you'll get 2% cash back from CVS for everything you've spent! Now, I save a lot of money at CVS and normally don't spend all that much - but I spent $97.01 during the last quarter, so I'll get an ECB printed at the end of my receipt on January 1st (or whenever I go in after that) for about $2! Not much, but every little bit counts!

10) Always save your ECB's that print at the bottom of your receipt! These are like cash that can be spent at CVS on anything (well, there are a few restrictions - stamps, gift cards, tobacco, etc.). Store them in a safe place where you'll be able to remember them each time you visit the store!

Dec 18, 2011

Super Deals and Updates

released a code good for 90% off! Normally an 80% code is a stock-up price - so this is super special! Just enter promo code: HOLIDAY to get $25 gift certificates for only $2!!!

No coupons in the paper this week or next week! So, it may be a good time to suspend your subscription (if you only get it for the coupons).

 is offering 40% off + free shipping (no minimum) on your ENTIRE ORDER!!! Just enter code DONNER and pin 1585 at checkout. Start at ShopAtHome.com and get 8% back on your purchase! I've been needing a coat for my daughter, and they have one in their overstock section that will only be $11.99 shipped (regularly $49.50) + I'll get 8% back in my shopathome account!!!

Southpark Coupon Clippers will meet today at McDonald's at 2:30! A recent study found that the average couponer saves $100 for every hour of couponing! So, bring your scissors and un-wanted/un-clipped coupons and join us for lots of fun (and about $200 in future savings)!



Cool Shoes at Plum District


Fit in Clouds foldable flats are being featured on Plum District today! For only $10, you get a $20 voucher (which covers most varieties)! These are really cool looking flats that come in a nifty bag that will fit nicely in your purse or bag! Perfect for traveling, or if you live in the city and want to wear them while you're walking to work and then switch to heals, or for someone like me - who just wears flats all the time anyway! :) This deal is so good that they consider it a "Plum Steal" - which means you can't use sign-up or referral credits, or any promotional codes on it. But shipping is a flat rate of only $3 - so for a total of $13, you can get some really practical, yet super stylish shoes! If you haven't signed up for Plum District yet, you can do so here and get $5 to apply to your next deal!

Dec 16, 2011

Better Late than Never

Earth Fare - get a free pineapple with any $5 purchase! Make sure to join "Welcome Home" on the Earth Fare website and you'll get a coupon for a free item every week with a minimal purchase!

Paper Coterie - is offering a $35 off promo H2SMERRY - only good through tonight! You have to cover shipping, but there are lots of items for less than $35 - so totally worth it! Thanks to hip2save.com for this deal!!!

Plum District - has lots of great deals, but if you enter promo code LOCAL30, you'll get 30% off any deal! One I liked a lot was for Hogan Photography. The deal is $30 for a 1/2 hour outdoor photo shoot + two 8x10 pictures! That's already 50% off, but when you factor in the additional 30% off, that makes it a super deal!

Harris Teeter - starting in about 10 minutes, Harris Teeter in Cotswold will be starting their annual Wine Event. They'll have 40 different wines available for you to taste, appetizers, and 20% off all mix and match cases! Friday, December 16th from 4:00 - 9:00! Maybe I'll see some of you there!

Southpark Coupon Clippers - meets this Sunday at 2:30 at McDonald's in Southpark! Bring your un-wanted coupons and join us for lots of fun and great money-saving tips!