Email Beechnut and compliment their products. They will send you a $1.00 off any Beechnut product coupon. Walmart has the Table Time line for 1.06.
Chicken & Potatoes in Cheese Sauce Table Time 6 oz Dinners Toddler Foods
Chicken & Stars Table Time 6 oz Dinners Toddler Foods
Chicken Stew with ABC's Table Time 6 oz Dinners Toddler Foods
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Word of Mouth Marketing- BzzAgent
In today's economy it is hard to save a dollar and often new brands suffer due to people remaining faithful to their tried and true brands and not willing to spend the money on a product that might work.
Word of Mouth Marketing Is a great way for a new brand to become exposed to the public and that way the public is not out extra dough on a product that may be the next latest and greatest invention.
I highly suggest downloading the free WOM Manual, it is a great read. Also please contact me if you want a referral to Bzzagent. Though it seems that the higher I move up with bzz the less campaigns I am offered, which is disappointing and a bad marketing technique on their part.
Since becoming bzzagents my husband and I have found a lot of great new products that we are addicted to, some I am even willing to buy when I DON'T have a coupon! That's right I said it, there are products that I actually buy with out coupons. The 5 Gum was my first bzz and I highly suggest it to ANY pregnant women with all day sickness still!
So far this is what I have Bzzed as most of you know, because I have bzzed you too!
Word of Mouth Manual II
AVEENO(R) Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF M
Ziploc(R) Big Bags
Ziploc(R) Twist 'N Loc(R) Containers 8
Silk (R) Soymilk
Glade Wisp Flameless Candle
Oust(R) Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer
Scrubbing Bubbles(R) Automatic Shower Cleaner
TheTrackShack.com
Pledge(R) Multi Surface
Sonicare FlexCare
Barilla Tortellini
LISTERINE WHITENING (R) Quick Dissolving Strips
Hornitos
TV Guide
5(TM)
For those of you that have a business this may just be what you need to boost your sales. I know that a lot of the above items are always in our home. Especially the ziplock big bags, since our son is growing out of his clothes rapidly they are great to save them in!
Word of Mouth Marketing Is a great way for a new brand to become exposed to the public and that way the public is not out extra dough on a product that may be the next latest and greatest invention.
I highly suggest downloading the free WOM Manual, it is a great read. Also please contact me if you want a referral to Bzzagent. Though it seems that the higher I move up with bzz the less campaigns I am offered, which is disappointing and a bad marketing technique on their part.
Since becoming bzzagents my husband and I have found a lot of great new products that we are addicted to, some I am even willing to buy when I DON'T have a coupon! That's right I said it, there are products that I actually buy with out coupons. The 5 Gum was my first bzz and I highly suggest it to ANY pregnant women with all day sickness still!
So far this is what I have Bzzed as most of you know, because I have bzzed you too!
Word of Mouth Manual II
AVEENO(R) Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF M
Ziploc(R) Big Bags
Ziploc(R) Twist 'N Loc(R) Containers 8
Silk (R) Soymilk
Glade Wisp Flameless Candle
Oust(R) Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer
Scrubbing Bubbles(R) Automatic Shower Cleaner
TheTrackShack.com
Pledge(R) Multi Surface
Sonicare FlexCare
Barilla Tortellini
LISTERINE WHITENING (R) Quick Dissolving Strips
Hornitos
TV Guide
5(TM)
For those of you that have a business this may just be what you need to boost your sales. I know that a lot of the above items are always in our home. Especially the ziplock big bags, since our son is growing out of his clothes rapidly they are great to save them in!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Giant Eagle Fuel Perks .20 extra! From HCW!
Giant Eagle Fuel Perks Deal from HCW
Choose from 27 favorites - 4/$10 (pictured - Cheerios (reg & honey nut), Frosted Flakes, Special K, Lucky Charms, Frosted Mini Wheats, Honey Bunches of Oats)
**Just look for the tag with the bonus fuelperks circle**
For every four select cereals you buy in a single transaction, you will earn a Bonus .20 off per gallon of fuel! Plus, the price of each cereal will count towards your regular fuelperks! savings!!!
Choose from 27 favorites - 4/$10 (pictured - Cheerios (reg & honey nut), Frosted Flakes, Special K, Lucky Charms, Frosted Mini Wheats, Honey Bunches of Oats)
**Just look for the tag with the bonus fuelperks circle**
For every four select cereals you buy in a single transaction, you will earn a Bonus .20 off per gallon of fuel! Plus, the price of each cereal will count towards your regular fuelperks! savings!!!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Schick Quattro offers a Free Titanium Trimmer Shaver
Schick Quattro offers a Free Titanium Trimmer Shaver
Follow these instructions:
1. Click Here
2. Click on "vote now"
3. Choose a shaving style
4. Click on "sure man"
5. Enter your information
Follow these instructions:
1. Click Here
2. Click on "vote now"
3. Choose a shaving style
4. Click on "sure man"
5. Enter your information
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saving Money at Walmart- Free and Cheap after coupons
As you all know, Walmart is my worst enemy. Panic attacks may be induced by that evil place. But a friend from babycenter was kind enough to send me this list. I may have to get up early and brave Walmart for these deals.
:FOOD ITEMS::
Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauce Pouch, $1.78
$1/1 printable
$0.78 after coupon!
Blue Bunny Bomb-Pop Popsicles (12-ct.), $1.50
$1/1 printable
$0.50 after coupon!
Cascadian Farms Organic "Purely Steam" Frozen Veggies, $1.22-$1.78
$1/1 printable
$0.22-$0.78 after coupon!
Coffee-Mate, $1.98
$1/1 printable
$0.98 after coupon!
Country Bob's Sauce
FREE coupon by mail
FREE after coupon!
Franks Red Hot Sauce, $0.88
$0.50/1 printable
$0.33 after coupon!
Frigo String Cheese Singles (1-oz.), $0.25
$0.55/1 Frigo Cheese Heads Cheese Snack, exp. 8-31-08 (V 5/11/08)
FREE after coupon!
Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate Clusters Cereal, $1.98
$2/1 printable
$2/1 printable
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Honey Bunches of Oats Just Clusters Cereal, $1.98
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Juicy Juice Harvest, $1.78
$1/1 printable
$0.78 after coupon!
Kashi Cereal, $2.00
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Live Active Cereal, $2.98 to $3.12
$3/1 printable
FREE to $0.12 after coupon!
Malt-O-Meal Cereal box or small bag, $1.00
$1/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Muir Glen Tomato Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, and Fire Roasted Tomatoes, $1.24
$1/1 printable $1/1 printable
$0.24 after coupon!
Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix, $0.72
$0.55/1 printable
$0.17 after coupon!
Original Tyson Pork Loin
$3/1 printable (zoom out before printing)
Planter's Cocktail Peanuts (16-oz.), $2.69
$3/1 printable any Planter's product 9 oz. or larger WYB 3 Kraft products
TIP: Purchase 3 Kool-Aid packets (a Kraft product) for 18 cents a piece for the best deal.
$0.54 for a 16 oz. canister of Planter's Cocktail Peanuts and 3 packets of Kool-Aid!
Powerade, $0.75
$0.75/1 Powerade or Powerade Zero, exp. 10-31-08 (SS 6/8/08)
FREE after coupon!
Tava (4-pk.), $1.98
$1.50/1 printable
$0.49 after coupon!
V8 V-Fusion Açai Mixed Berry, $2.50 to $2.98
$2/1 printable
$0.50 to $0.98 after coupon!
Weber Grill Creations, $0.58
$0.50/1 Weber Grill Creations Product, exp. 8-31-08 (SS #2 5/18/08)
$0.08 after coupon!
Wish-Bone Bountiful Salad Dressing, $1.00
$1/2 Wish-Bone Dressing (16-oz.–), exp. 9-15-08 (V 6/29/08)
2/$1 after coupon!
Yo-Plus Yogurt (4-pk.), $1.98
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable
$0.98 after coupon!
::HEALTH & BEAUTY::
Band-Aid Bandages (60-ct.), $1.77
$1/1 Band-Aid Product, exp. 8-31-08 (V 5/18/08)
$0.77 after coupon!
Dial Basics Soap (3-pk.), $0.97*
$0.60/1 Dial Bar Soap Multi-Pack, exp. 9-1-08 (SS #2 5/18/08)
$0.37 after coupons!
*Trial Size
Gillette 2 in 1 Body Wash, $0.79*
$1/1 Gillette 2 in 1 Body Wash, exp. 7-31-08 (P&G 7/6/08)
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size (Thanks Lisa!)
Gold Bond Lotion, $0.99*
$1/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size
Head and Shoulders Shampoo, $0.97*
$3/2 Head & Shoulders Product, exp. 7-31-08 (P&G 7/6/08)
Buy 2, FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size (Thanks Lisa!)
Kotex pantyliners (14, 16 and 18-ct.), $1.00
$1/1 Kotex Pads, exp. 8-3-08 (SS 6/8/08)
FREE after coupon!
K-Y Jelly (2-oz.), $2.59
$3/1 K-Y Product, any except trial size, exp. 12-31-08 (V 5/11/08 )
FREE after coupon!
o.b. Tampon, $0.97*
$1.50/1 o.b. Product, exp. 9-5-08 (V 6/29/08)
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size
Pert Plus Shampoo, $2.72
$3/1 Pert Plus with Botanical Extracts Shampoo Plus Conditioner, exp.8-31-08 (SS 6/29/08)
FREE after coupon!
Schick Razors (10-pk.), $1.97
$2/1 Schick Disposable Razor, exp. 8-3-08 (V 6/22/08)
FREE after coupon!
Zantac (8-ct.), $3.98
$5/1 printable (page 3)
FREE after coupon!
::HOUSEHOLD/CLEANING::
Solo Plastic Divided Plates (15-ct.), $2.23
$2/1 Heavy Duty Paper Product, exp. 8-31-08 (SS #2 5/18/08)
$0.23 after coupon!
Zout Stain Remover, $2.76
$1/1 Zout Spray or Foam (22-oz.), exp. 7-26-08 (SS #2 5/18/08)
Try Me FREE Rebate
Moneymaker after coupon and MIR!
::OFFICE SUPPLY::
HP Printer Paper, $3.97
$3/1 printable
$0.97 after coupon!
Post-It Page Markers, $0.97
$3/2 printable coupons
FREE after coupon!
::PET CARE::
Purina Cat Food (select varieties), $3.97
$4/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Purina Puppy Chow (4-lb. bag), $4.12
$4/1 printable
$0.12 after coupon!
:FOOD ITEMS::
Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauce Pouch, $1.78
$1/1 printable
$0.78 after coupon!
Blue Bunny Bomb-Pop Popsicles (12-ct.), $1.50
$1/1 printable
$0.50 after coupon!
Cascadian Farms Organic "Purely Steam" Frozen Veggies, $1.22-$1.78
$1/1 printable
$0.22-$0.78 after coupon!
Coffee-Mate, $1.98
$1/1 printable
$0.98 after coupon!
Country Bob's Sauce
FREE coupon by mail
FREE after coupon!
Franks Red Hot Sauce, $0.88
$0.50/1 printable
$0.33 after coupon!
Frigo String Cheese Singles (1-oz.), $0.25
$0.55/1 Frigo Cheese Heads Cheese Snack, exp. 8-31-08 (V 5/11/08)
FREE after coupon!
Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate Clusters Cereal, $1.98
$2/1 printable
$2/1 printable
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Honey Bunches of Oats Just Clusters Cereal, $1.98
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Juicy Juice Harvest, $1.78
$1/1 printable
$0.78 after coupon!
Kashi Cereal, $2.00
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Live Active Cereal, $2.98 to $3.12
$3/1 printable
FREE to $0.12 after coupon!
Malt-O-Meal Cereal box or small bag, $1.00
$1/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Muir Glen Tomato Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, and Fire Roasted Tomatoes, $1.24
$1/1 printable $1/1 printable
$0.24 after coupon!
Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix, $0.72
$0.55/1 printable
$0.17 after coupon!
Original Tyson Pork Loin
$3/1 printable (zoom out before printing)
Planter's Cocktail Peanuts (16-oz.), $2.69
$3/1 printable any Planter's product 9 oz. or larger WYB 3 Kraft products
TIP: Purchase 3 Kool-Aid packets (a Kraft product) for 18 cents a piece for the best deal.
$0.54 for a 16 oz. canister of Planter's Cocktail Peanuts and 3 packets of Kool-Aid!
Powerade, $0.75
$0.75/1 Powerade or Powerade Zero, exp. 10-31-08 (SS 6/8/08)
FREE after coupon!
Tava (4-pk.), $1.98
$1.50/1 printable
$0.49 after coupon!
V8 V-Fusion Açai Mixed Berry, $2.50 to $2.98
$2/1 printable
$0.50 to $0.98 after coupon!
Weber Grill Creations, $0.58
$0.50/1 Weber Grill Creations Product, exp. 8-31-08 (SS #2 5/18/08)
$0.08 after coupon!
Wish-Bone Bountiful Salad Dressing, $1.00
$1/2 Wish-Bone Dressing (16-oz.–), exp. 9-15-08 (V 6/29/08)
2/$1 after coupon!
Yo-Plus Yogurt (4-pk.), $1.98
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable
$0.98 after coupon!
::HEALTH & BEAUTY::
Band-Aid Bandages (60-ct.), $1.77
$1/1 Band-Aid Product, exp. 8-31-08 (V 5/18/08)
$0.77 after coupon!
Dial Basics Soap (3-pk.), $0.97*
$0.60/1 Dial Bar Soap Multi-Pack, exp. 9-1-08 (SS #2 5/18/08)
$0.37 after coupons!
*Trial Size
Gillette 2 in 1 Body Wash, $0.79*
$1/1 Gillette 2 in 1 Body Wash, exp. 7-31-08 (P&G 7/6/08)
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size (Thanks Lisa!)
Gold Bond Lotion, $0.99*
$1/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size
Head and Shoulders Shampoo, $0.97*
$3/2 Head & Shoulders Product, exp. 7-31-08 (P&G 7/6/08)
Buy 2, FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size (Thanks Lisa!)
Kotex pantyliners (14, 16 and 18-ct.), $1.00
$1/1 Kotex Pads, exp. 8-3-08 (SS 6/8/08)
FREE after coupon!
K-Y Jelly (2-oz.), $2.59
$3/1 K-Y Product, any except trial size, exp. 12-31-08 (V 5/11/08 )
FREE after coupon!
o.b. Tampon, $0.97*
$1.50/1 o.b. Product, exp. 9-5-08 (V 6/29/08)
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size
Pert Plus Shampoo, $2.72
$3/1 Pert Plus with Botanical Extracts Shampoo Plus Conditioner, exp.8-31-08 (SS 6/29/08)
FREE after coupon!
Schick Razors (10-pk.), $1.97
$2/1 Schick Disposable Razor, exp. 8-3-08 (V 6/22/08)
FREE after coupon!
Zantac (8-ct.), $3.98
$5/1 printable (page 3)
FREE after coupon!
::HOUSEHOLD/CLEANING::
Solo Plastic Divided Plates (15-ct.), $2.23
$2/1 Heavy Duty Paper Product, exp. 8-31-08 (SS #2 5/18/08)
$0.23 after coupon!
Zout Stain Remover, $2.76
$1/1 Zout Spray or Foam (22-oz.), exp. 7-26-08 (SS #2 5/18/08)
Try Me FREE Rebate
Moneymaker after coupon and MIR!
::OFFICE SUPPLY::
HP Printer Paper, $3.97
$3/1 printable
$0.97 after coupon!
Post-It Page Markers, $0.97
$3/2 printable coupons
FREE after coupon!
::PET CARE::
Purina Cat Food (select varieties), $3.97
$4/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Purina Puppy Chow (4-lb. bag), $4.12
$4/1 printable
$0.12 after coupon!
Free and Cheap Clothes at Kohls
There is a $5.00 off in store coupon hosted at Kohls.com
Clothes are extremely cheap there, so have fun!
Clothes are extremely cheap there, so have fun!
Walmat Huggies Clean Team Bargain
The softpacks are $1.64 (Found in the health and beauty section.
There is a coupon for $3.00 off two.
Two Packs for 28cents!
There is a coupon for $3.00 off two.
Two Packs for 28cents!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Giant Eagle Deals from HCW 7/17
Cat Deal:
Buy any 3 products in a single transaction get $2 OYNO
DiGiorno or California Kitchen Pizza - 2/$11
Crystal Light - canisters or on the go - 2/$7
Good Seasons 4 pk or Cruet - 2/$5
Planters Peanuts - 2/$5
Nabisco Chips Ahoy, Triscuits, Wheat Thins or Toasted Chips - 4/$10
Buy 4 get 1 free - Pepsi 2 liters - 4/$5 (limit 1 offer per transaction)
Healthy Choice Complete Selections Meals and Panini - 3/$9 ($2 off instantly wyb 3) limit 1 offer per transaction ($1/2 printable in db)
GE Butter 5/$10
Shout Stain Remover - $2.69 (.75/1 7/13 SS)
Breyers 1.5 qt ice cream - 3/$10
Soft n Dri or Right Guard - 2/$4 (.50 ea after .75/1 q 5/18 SS1)
Ken's Salad Dressings - 3/$5 (.55/1 hangtag for spray)
Marzetti salad Dressing - 2/$4 (various q's - 6/22 RP)
Ken's Marinades or Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - 3/$5
Dannon Activa or Danactive Drinkables Yogurts - 2/$4 ($1/1 6/22 SS)
Duracell Batteries - 4 pks - $2.99 (.75/1 6/29 SS)
Buy any 3 products in a single transaction get $2 OYNO
DiGiorno or California Kitchen Pizza - 2/$11
Crystal Light - canisters or on the go - 2/$7
Good Seasons 4 pk or Cruet - 2/$5
Planters Peanuts - 2/$5
Nabisco Chips Ahoy, Triscuits, Wheat Thins or Toasted Chips - 4/$10
Buy 4 get 1 free - Pepsi 2 liters - 4/$5 (limit 1 offer per transaction)
Healthy Choice Complete Selections Meals and Panini - 3/$9 ($2 off instantly wyb 3) limit 1 offer per transaction ($1/2 printable in db)
GE Butter 5/$10
Shout Stain Remover - $2.69 (.75/1 7/13 SS)
Breyers 1.5 qt ice cream - 3/$10
Soft n Dri or Right Guard - 2/$4 (.50 ea after .75/1 q 5/18 SS1)
Ken's Salad Dressings - 3/$5 (.55/1 hangtag for spray)
Marzetti salad Dressing - 2/$4 (various q's - 6/22 RP)
Ken's Marinades or Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - 3/$5
Dannon Activa or Danactive Drinkables Yogurts - 2/$4 ($1/1 6/22 SS)
Duracell Batteries - 4 pks - $2.99 (.75/1 6/29 SS)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Great Coupons by Mail
The Kimberly Clark Corporation sends out a WONDERFUL coupon book for their products. It is in Spanish, but don't worry Google can translate for you to fill out the offer.
Kimberly Clark Spanish Coupon Book
Then copy and paste the address and insert it to Google Translate
They send a TON of coupons for Huggies products, toilet paper and they are always better coupons than the ones you find in the paper.
Also they DO have English translations on them.
Kimberly Clark Spanish Coupon Book
Then copy and paste the address and insert it to Google Translate
They send a TON of coupons for Huggies products, toilet paper and they are always better coupons than the ones you find in the paper.
Also they DO have English translations on them.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Target Trip Great
Fifthteen Buddie Bars for For Free with Overage.
I used 5 5/5 Target Coupon off Johnson's Products and various other things.
1 1.00 Off Johnson's Coupon
My overage for just the buddy bars was $1.45
Now the market varies on this deal. I asked at Target and they told me to combine the coupons. I don't do anything like this without permission.
2 Packs of Pampers Size 3 $8.49
2 Packs of Clean and Go Wipes 220 Count $5.00
Before coupons total would have been 26.98
2 manu. wipes coupons at 1.00 each - 2.00
2 Pampers manu coupons at 1.00 each -2.00
2 Target coupons at 5.00 each -10.00
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Total 12.98
Now this is the tricky your market may vary part. There is also a coupon to get a five dollar gift card out when you buy pampers wipes and diapers. I asked, they said they had no problem with people using it.
So I got 2 FIVE DOLLAR gift cards in return. So I technically paid 12.98 for 2 packs of diapers and 2 large packs of wipes. I will be rolling the gift cards into another deal.
I used 5 5/5 Target Coupon off Johnson's Products and various other things.
1 1.00 Off Johnson's Coupon
My overage for just the buddy bars was $1.45
Now the market varies on this deal. I asked at Target and they told me to combine the coupons. I don't do anything like this without permission.
2 Packs of Pampers Size 3 $8.49
2 Packs of Clean and Go Wipes 220 Count $5.00
Before coupons total would have been 26.98
2 manu. wipes coupons at 1.00 each - 2.00
2 Pampers manu coupons at 1.00 each -2.00
2 Target coupons at 5.00 each -10.00
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Total 12.98
Now this is the tricky your market may vary part. There is also a coupon to get a five dollar gift card out when you buy pampers wipes and diapers. I asked, they said they had no problem with people using it.
So I got 2 FIVE DOLLAR gift cards in return. So I technically paid 12.98 for 2 packs of diapers and 2 large packs of wipes. I will be rolling the gift cards into another deal.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Free Lunch Date
I forgot to share my favorite freebie tip. I am a secret shopper through Bestmark.com. They often need secret shoppers to evaluate restaurants. My husband and I meet for lunch and get a free date!
ETA:
It is for a local restaurant the Giant Eagle has gift cards for, so we were able to earn our fuel perks in addition to a free meal!
ETA:
It is for a local restaurant the Giant Eagle has gift cards for, so we were able to earn our fuel perks in addition to a free meal!
Another Amazon Mistake- Hanna Montana
We won't be ordering this, but for you gals with little girls.
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2 used & new available from $5.99
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Diaper Product Trial
I can't do this because my son has a sensitive tush.
this is a call in test panel with many openings
for girls call
1-888-342-7372 ext. 646
for boys call
1-888-342-7372 ext. 634
Arquest (the company doing the testing) sends you free diapers. Fill Out Survey when done with diapers. You will get a call back from Arquest then receive check for $10.
this is a call in test panel with many openings
for girls call
1-888-342-7372 ext. 646
for boys call
1-888-342-7372 ext. 634
Arquest (the company doing the testing) sends you free diapers. Fill Out Survey when done with diapers. You will get a call back from Arquest then receive check for $10.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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Wealthy Clip, Use Coupons
By GREGORY KARP
July 13, 2008
The most avid coupon users are not who you might expect, a recent study shows.
A study of consumers by coupon research firm CMS Inc. revealed several seemingly counterintuitive findings. Although the study is meant to help manufacturers and marketers use coupons more effectively, the results have a number of implications for consumers.
Coupon users tend to be women, but they also tend to be middle- to upper-class white shoppers with higher education levels than non-coupon users. The study is quick to say that people in other demographic groups aren't against using coupons, but marketers aren't reaching them effectively.
Using coupons can be a fundamental weapon in the battle to spend smarter, but use has declined steadily for 25 years. Manufacturers in 2007 offered savings through 302 billion coupons at an average face value of $1.28 each. The number of coupons redeemed? A mere 2.6 billion, or less than 1 percent.
Using coupons might take about 20 to 30 minutes a week for savings of 10 percent to 15 percent off your grocery bill. The government says the average family of four spends a combined $6,000 a year on food at home, housekeeping supplies, personal-care products and non-prescription drugs, all product categories that offer coupons. That's a potential annual savings of $600 to $900 from coupons. Here are a few findings from the 2007 CMS Consumer Study:
Smart People Use Coupons
Coupon use increases with consumer education levels. The most avid users are those with bachelor's and master's degrees. Part of the reason is that educated people are more likely to receive the Sunday newspaper, where the majority of coupons are available, and be on the Internet, another source of coupons.
Wealthy People Use Coupons
This is a corollary to the education level, as more education typically leads to higher income. The biggest users of coupons? Households with incomes of $150,000 or more, according to CMS.
In his study of millionaires, Thomas Stanley, author of "The Millionaire Next Door," found that "being frugal is the cornerstone of wealth-building." He tells the story of a millionaire who approached his wife, who was sitting at the kitchen table clipping coupons from the newspaper. He surprised her with a gift of $8 million worth of stock in a company he just took public.
"I appreciate this. I really do," she told him as she returned to clipping coupons for 25 cents and 50 cents off.
Coupons Useful For Stockpiling
About 28 percent of coupons require multiple purchases, the CMS study found, such as save $1 on two items. That can be especially good if the non-perishable items also are on sale, which often requires a customer loyalty card.
Using coupons and sales in tandem can save significant money. Sometimes you will receive products half off or free. Learn more at The Coupon Mom (couponmom.com), which is free, and TheGroceryGame.com, which charges a small fee.
Wealthy Clip, Use Coupons
By GREGORY KARP
July 13, 2008
The most avid coupon users are not who you might expect, a recent study shows.
A study of consumers by coupon research firm CMS Inc. revealed several seemingly counterintuitive findings. Although the study is meant to help manufacturers and marketers use coupons more effectively, the results have a number of implications for consumers.
Coupon users tend to be women, but they also tend to be middle- to upper-class white shoppers with higher education levels than non-coupon users. The study is quick to say that people in other demographic groups aren't against using coupons, but marketers aren't reaching them effectively.
Using coupons can be a fundamental weapon in the battle to spend smarter, but use has declined steadily for 25 years. Manufacturers in 2007 offered savings through 302 billion coupons at an average face value of $1.28 each. The number of coupons redeemed? A mere 2.6 billion, or less than 1 percent.
Using coupons might take about 20 to 30 minutes a week for savings of 10 percent to 15 percent off your grocery bill. The government says the average family of four spends a combined $6,000 a year on food at home, housekeeping supplies, personal-care products and non-prescription drugs, all product categories that offer coupons. That's a potential annual savings of $600 to $900 from coupons. Here are a few findings from the 2007 CMS Consumer Study:
Smart People Use Coupons
Coupon use increases with consumer education levels. The most avid users are those with bachelor's and master's degrees. Part of the reason is that educated people are more likely to receive the Sunday newspaper, where the majority of coupons are available, and be on the Internet, another source of coupons.
Wealthy People Use Coupons
This is a corollary to the education level, as more education typically leads to higher income. The biggest users of coupons? Households with incomes of $150,000 or more, according to CMS.
In his study of millionaires, Thomas Stanley, author of "The Millionaire Next Door," found that "being frugal is the cornerstone of wealth-building." He tells the story of a millionaire who approached his wife, who was sitting at the kitchen table clipping coupons from the newspaper. He surprised her with a gift of $8 million worth of stock in a company he just took public.
"I appreciate this. I really do," she told him as she returned to clipping coupons for 25 cents and 50 cents off.
Coupons Useful For Stockpiling
About 28 percent of coupons require multiple purchases, the CMS study found, such as save $1 on two items. That can be especially good if the non-perishable items also are on sale, which often requires a customer loyalty card.
Using coupons and sales in tandem can save significant money. Sometimes you will receive products half off or free. Learn more at The Coupon Mom (couponmom.com), which is free, and TheGroceryGame.com, which charges a small fee.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Collecting Those Gift Cards
Today was a great mail day for freebies.
I got the 25 dollar gift card for KB Toys from Light Speed panel. They sent it fast!
I will be collecting giftcards for Christmas to get our shopping done!
I got the 25 dollar gift card for KB Toys from Light Speed panel. They sent it fast!
I will be collecting giftcards for Christmas to get our shopping done!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Giant Eagle Deals from HCW
Betty Crocker brownie 10/10, FREE after .50/1 coupon
Ocean Spray Diet 1 Liters Grape or Cranberry 10/$10
Free with IP found at Diet Ocean Spray®
Ocean Spray Diet 1 Liters Grape or Cranberry 10/$10
Free with IP found at Diet Ocean Spray®
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