Great Coupon Day

So couponing can be very frustrating at times. The cashiers can be grumpy, you can have screaming kids, but yesterday for me was very different. It was a great day! I am fairly new at this whole thing but managed to save 87% at Albertson's!!! I spent a total out of pocket $13.75 and saved $93.47. The cashiers were nice, Albertson's had everything I needed which is sometimes a rare occasion, and my kids weren't screaming! It was a great coupon day! Here is what I bought.....

7 Mentos gum
2 McCormick pepper
11 Breyer's ice cream
4 Whole Fruit bars
5 playtex gloves
2 Bar S hot dogs
1 loaf of Granny Bread
4 boxes of Cinnamin Toast crunch
1 gallon of milk
1/2 gallon of Chocolate milk
1 dozen eggs
4 boxes of Tony's frozen pizzas

Not too shabby!!! I did this in four transactions with 3 double coupons in each one. I love days like today!

RedPlum

I got my RedPlum in the mail today...I'm really disappointed. I guess I need to call the newspaper and complain, since that is my whole reason for getting the paper...:(

I really WANT to win this....!!

Shelf Reliance is excited to offer you a chance to win the Providence Essential 72-Hour Kit. This kit includes supplies for two people.

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Enough chit-chat! Keep reading to learn about giveaway rules and how you can enter to win the Providence Essential 72-Hour Kit!

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This could be devastating....

Valassis pulling all RedPlum inserts from Utah newspapers!

Grocery coupons found in newspaper inserts have become an important money saving tool for Utah consumers. Many Utah families are surviving these tough economic times because of increased coupon use. In August, Utah consumers will lose half of these coupons when Red Plum coupon insert distribution is discontinued in the Utah market. Valassis Communications, publisher of the Red Plum coupon insert, has opted to distribute the coupons by mail. The problem for Utah consumers is that the direct mailing will be in targeted areas only. There are many coupon users who do not live in these targeted areas and will not be receiving the coupons. These mailings will also be limited to one insert per household. Many coupon shoppers currently purchase more than one Sunday newspaper to obtain more than one copy of the money saving coupon inserts. This provides Utah consumers with increased purchasing power and an effective way to combat the economic stress.

Join us in telling Valassis Communications "Don't cut my coupons!"

Spread the word about this story! Get your friends and family involved. Forward the link to this page, blog about it, post it on your Facebook profile, Tweet it, whatever it takes to get the word out. We can make a difference and keep our coupons. Consumer influence has worked in other coupon markets. Let Valassis know that we don't want them to cut our coupons! On www.DontCutMyCoupons.com, you can contact companies that advertise with Valassis and let them know that you are not happy about this change. We've made a list of advertisers to make it easier for everyone to express their opinion.

Visit us at www.DontCutMyCoupons.com and make your voice heard!

Thanks. PYP

Sunday's Paper....

No new news on the doublers but there are some doublers in the RedPlum. Also, check your paper for $.99 Milk (with coupon) at Smith's!!

Automatic Doubles at Albertson's???

Possibly! More info to come July 11-16. This would be fantastic!

thanks Burpie Baby Blog.

Albertson's Doublers

Don't forget to get your doublers out of Sunday's paper!!

A-5 for Deseret News
A-9 for the Trib!