To a new couponer, the jargon used may seem like a foreign language. To help make your couponing ventures easier to understand, here are some commonly used couponing abbreviations.
BOGO: Buy One Get One — This is usually followed by free or half off.
ECB: Extra Care Bucks — Vouchers that are printed with your receipt and act as money toward your next purchase at CVS .
MIR: Mail-in Rebate — These are items that you pay for at the register but mail in for a rebate form or a barcode to receive money back .
PG: Procter & Gamble — One of the three types of coupon inserts you will find in your Sunday newspaper.
RP: Red Plum — The second type of coupon insert you may find in your Sunday newspaper.
RR: Register Rewards — Vouchers printed with your receipt and act as money toward your next purchase at Walgreens.
SS: Smart Source — This is the third type of coupon insert you may find in your Sunday newspaper.
WYB: When You Buy — For when you need to purchase multiple items to get a bigger savings.
Here is a sampling of products you can get free or cheap this week with coupons.
Meijer
Deals good from 9/25 through 10/1
Weight Watchers Smart Ones 4.36-11.5 ounce - 5/$10
Use: $3/2 Weight Watchers Smart Ones (8/7 SS)
Final Price: $0.50 each when you buy 2
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! - $2.29
Use: $1.50/1 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter (All You magazine, Oct. 2011) or $1/1 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter (coupons.com)
Final Price: As low as $0.79
Pillsbury Cookie Dough Ready to Bake, Chub or Simply Cookies, Sweet Moments or Pie Crust - 3/$6
Use: $1/1 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Desserts (SmartSouce.com or 8/7 GM)
Final Price: $1
Kraft Soft Philadelphia Cream Cheese - 2/$3
Use: $1/2 Philadelphis Cream Cheese Tubs (coupons.com)
Final Price: $1 each wyb 2
Junior Mints, Skittles, Starburst, Tootsie Carmel Pops, Tootsie Midgees, Tootsie Pops or Lifesavers Gummies 8.5-16.8 ounce - 2/$5
Use: $1/2 Skittles, Startburst, LifeSavers Fun Size or Grab Bag Mix Bags (coupons.com)
Final Price: $2 each wyb 2
Twizzlers Snack Size Candy 10.2-22 ounce - $2.88
Use: $0.50/1 Twizzlers Candy, 10oz+ (8/7 SS) or $0.75/1 Twizzlers Candy, 10oz+ (8/7 SS)
Final Price: $1.88
Edy’s Slow Churned Ice Cream 1.5 quart - 2/$6
Use: B2G1 Free coupon (Facebook)
Final Price: $2 each wyb 3
Yoplait Yogurt Single Serve 6 ounce - 10/$6
Use: $1/10 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (9/11 GM) or $0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (SmartSouce.com)
Final Price: As low as $0.46 each
Yoplait Delights, Light, Original 4 pack or Light with Granola 2 pack - 2/$4
Use: Two $0.50/1 Yoplait Original or Light Yogurt 4 pack (9/11 GM)
Final Price: $1 each wyb 2
Progresso Soup 18.5-19 ounce - 8/$10
Use: $1/4 Progresso Soup Cans (8/7 or 9/11 GM)
Final Price: $1 each wyb 4
Betty Crocker Premium Brownie Mix, Muffin Mix or Dessert Bar Mix - 2/$4
Use: $0.50/1 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie or Dessert Bar Mix (cellfire.com)
Final Price: $1
Barilla Pasta Sauce 24oz. - $2
Use: $1/4 Barilla Pasta and Sauce (MeijerMealbox.com) and Two $1/1 Barilla Pasta Sauce (8/28 SS) and Two $0.55/1 Barilla Past Sauce (8/28 RP)
Final Price: $0.75 each wyb 4
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix - 3/$5
Use: $0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix (Cellfire.com)
Final Price: $0.87
Archway Soft Cookies 8.25-9.5oz. - $0.99
Use: $0.55/1 Archway Cookie Variety (SmartSource.com)
Final Price: Free
Chex Mix 7.5-8.75oz. - $0.99
Use: $0.50/1 Chex Mix (SmartSouce.com) or $0.50/1 Chex Mix (CoolSavings.com)
Final Price: Free
Other Great Deals:
• Kraft Macaroni & Cheese 7.52oz - $0.70
• Meijer Grade A Large Eggs 1 dozen. - $0.99
• Red, Yellow or Orange Sweet Bell Peppers - $0.99 each
• Homegrown Yellow Onions 3lb. - $0.99
• Homegrown Round White Potatoes 5lb. - $0.99
CVS Pharmacy
Deals good from 9/25 through 10/1
Progresso or Green Giant Soup 18.5-19 ounce (corn, green beans or sweet peas) - 4/$5
Use: $1/4 Progresso Soup Cans (9/11 GM)
Final Price: $1 each wyb 4
Izze or Welch’s Juice 12-14 ounce - 3/$4
Get: $1 ECB wyb 3
Final Price: $1 each wyb 3
Popcorn Indiana 9-10.5 ounce - $2.49
Use: $1/1 Popcorn Indiana Family Size Bag (9/25 SS)
Final Price: $1.49
Campbell’s Chicken Noodles, Tomato Soup 10.75 ounce - $0.59
Use: $0.40/4 Campbell’s Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup (9/11 SS)
Final Price: $0.49 each wyb 4
Dentyne Pure, Trident or Stride Singles Gum 9-18 count - 3/$3
Use: $1/3 Trident, Stride, Dentyne Gum Multipacks or Bottles (8/27 SS)
Get: $1 ECB wyb 3
Final Price: $0.33 each wyb 3
Hershey’s Pieces or Drops 8-10.5 ounce - 2/$6
Use: Two $1/2 Hershey’s Drops/Minis Stand Up Bags (9/11 SS)
Get: $3 ECB wyb $10 of any Hershey’s product
Final Price: $1.75 each wyb 4
Xtra 2X Laundry Detergent 28 loads - $1.49
Use: $0.50/1 Xtra Laundry Detergent 75 ounce
Final Price: $0.99
Clairol Nice’n Easy Color Blend Foam Hair Color - $7.99
Use: $3/1 Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Color Blend Foam
Final Price: $4.99
Excedrin Extra Strength PM or Migraine 8 count - $0.99
Get: $0.99 ECB
Final Price: Free
Schick Quattro for Women Razor 1 count or cartridges 4 count - $8.99
Use: $4/1 Schick Quattro for Women Refill (9/25 SS)
Get: $4 ECB
Final Price: $0.99
Ocuvite Supplements (all) - $9.99
Use: $5/1 Baush + Lomb Ocuvite Product (9/11 SS)
Final Price: $4.99
ThermaCare Lower back and hip heat wrap 1ct. - $3.79
Get: $3.79 ECB
Final Price: Free
Allegra Allergy 45 count - $23.99
Use: $4/1 Allegra or Allegra D 30-45 count or 12 hour 20 count, 24 hour 10 count (SmartSource.com) Get: $4 ECB
Final Price: $15.99
Non-drowsy Claritin or Claritin-D 12 hour, 24 hour 10 count or 24 hour children’s liquid 4 ounce - $9.99
Use: $4/1 Non-Drowsy Claritin Allergy Product 15 count or higher (Facebook.com/Claritin)
Final Price: $5.99
Theraflu Packets, vapor patch 6 count, warming syrup 8.3 ounce or caplets 24 count - 2/$11
Use: $3/2 Theraflu products (9/25 SS)
Get: $3 ECB wyb 2
Final Price: $2.50 each wyb 2
Vicks NyQuil, DayQuil 12 ounce, liquicaps 24 count, Nature Fusion 8 ounce or 20 count - 2/$12
Use: $3/2 Vicks Products (8/28 PG)
Get: $3 ECB wyb 2
Final Price: $3 each wyb 2
Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, conditioner 12.6 ounce or styler 5.7-11.5 ounce - 2/$6.97
Use: $3/2 Pantene products (9/25 RP)
Get: $1 ECB wyb 2
Final Price: $1.49 each wyb 2
Softsoap Body Wash 15-18 ounce bar soap 4 pack, liquid or foaming hand soap 8-8.5 ounce - 2/$6
Use: $1/1 Softsoap Body Wash 12 ounce or larger (9/25 SS) and $0.50/1 Softsoap brand Bar Soap (2-bar pack or larger)
Get: $4 ECB wyb 2
Final Price: $0.25 each wyb 2
Other Great Deals:
• Ajax Dish Liquid 16 ounce - $0.88
• 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry or Sunkist 2 liter bottle - $0.88
• Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna 5 ounce - $0.88
• Gold Emblem Candy Corn, Autumn Mix or Pumpkins 8 ounce - $0.88
• CVS Cough Drops 25-30 count - $0.99
Target
Deals good from 9/25 through 10/1
Orbit Gum 3 pack - 2/$4
Use: Two $1/1 Orbit Gum 3pks (Target.com) and $1/2 Extra, Orbit Eclipse, Juicy Fruit, Double Mint, Spearmint, Big Red or Winterfresh Gum 3 packs (7/31 SS)
Final Price: $0.50 each wyb 2
Nutella hazelnut spread with cocoa 13 ounce - $3
Use: $1/1 Nutella 13oz. (8/28 RP)
Final Price: $2
Yoplait Yogurt cups 4-6oz. - 10/$6
Use: $1/10 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (9/11 GM) and $0.50/8 Yoplait Yogurt Original, Light, Thick & Creamy or Whips
Final Price: $0.45 each wyb 10
Nivea Women’s or Men’s Body Wash - $3
Use: $2/1 Nivea Body Wash for Women (7/31 RP)
Final Price: $1
4x6 in-store basic digital prints - 10/$1
Use: $2/20 4x6 Digital Prints (Target.com)
Final Price: Free wyb 20
Other Great Deals:
• Aquafresh 4.4 ounce, Cavity Protection or Extra fresh or 4.6 ounce kids toothpaste - $1
• Women’s Xhilaration Low-cut Socks - $1
• 1-pk Infants and Toddlers’ Circo Socks with grippers - $1
• 10-pack Room Essentials white plastic hangers - $1
Walgreens
Deals good from 9/25 through 10/1
Hershey’s or Cadbury Candy 1.4 to 2.5 ounce - $0.59
Use: Free Hershey’s Air Delight Aerated Milk Chocolate Bar wyb any Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar
Final Price: $0.30 each wyb 2
Gatorade 32 ounce - 5/$5
Use: Walgreens Insert Coupon
Final Price: $1 each
Domino Sugar 1 pound confectioners or light brown - $0.99
Use: Walgreens Insert Coupon
Final Price: $0.99
Popcorn Indiana 7.25-10.5 ounce On the Border Tortilla Chips 7.5-8.25 ounce, Kettle Chips 8-9 ounce - $1.99
Use: $1/1 Indiana Popcorn Family Size Bag 5-18oz. (9/25 SS)
Final Price: $0.99
Nice! Seasonings .5-5.25 ounce - $0.79
Use: Walgreens Insert Coupon
Final Price: $0.79
Brach’s Autumn Candy 12 ounce - 2/$3
Use: $0.50/1 Brach’s Candies, any size (All You magazine, July 2011)
Get: $1 RR wyb 2
Final Price: $0.75 each wyb 2
Black Forest 4.5 ounce, Haribo 5 ounce or Trolli 4.25 or 5 ounce - $0.69
Use: Walgreens Coupon Insert
Final Price: $0.69
Wrigley’s 5 15-piece, Mentos Up 2 U or Orbit Mist 14-piece - $0.99
Use: Walgreens Coupons Insert and $1/2 Mentos Up 2 U packs
Final Price: $0.49 each wyb 2
Nabisco Cookies or Crackers 1.6-3 ounce - $0.59
Use: Walgreens Insert Coupon
Final Price: $0.59
Russel Stover or Nestle Halloween Pumpkins .88-1.25 ounce - $0.39
Use: Walgreens Insert Coupon
Final Price: $0.39
Plastic Halloween Tumblers 12 ounce or Gift Sacks - 8/$1
Use: Walgreens Insert Coupon
Final Price: $0.13 each wyb 8
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste 4 ounce 360-degree toothbrush - 2/$7.98
Get: $6 RR wyb 2
Final Price: $0.99 each wyb 2
Schick Quattro Razor System or 4-pack cartridges - $8.99
Use: $4/1 Schick Quattro for Women Refill (9/25 SS)
Get; $5 RR
Final Price: Free
Walgreens Maxi Pads Overnight 14 count, Regular 24 count - $2
Get: $2 RR
Final Price: Free
Yardley Bar Soap 4.25 ounce - $0.69
Use: $0.25/1 Yardley London product (All You magazine Sept. 2011)
Final Price: $0.44
Balance Bar 1.76 ounce - $1.59
Get: $1.59 RR
Final Price: Free
Bausch & Lomb Re-Nu Sensitive multi-purpose solution - $6.99
Use: $2/1 Re-Nu Fresh or Sensitive, 12oz. (Renu.com)
Get: $5 RR
Final Price: Free
Zantac Acid Reducer Maximum Strength 150 24 count, 75 30 count - $7.99
Use: $5/1 Zantac product (SmartSource.com)
Final Price: $2.99
Theraflu Vapor patches 6 pack, packets 6 count, liquid 8.3 ounce, caplets 24 count - $5.99 each or 2/$10
Use: Two $1/1 Theraflu Warming Liquid 2 pack or 12 pack Hot Liquid Combo (Walgreens Coupon Booklet)
Get: $5 RR wyb $10 or more or Theraflu products
Final Price: $1.50 each wyb 2
Zarbee’s Nighttime Cough & Sleep Drink 6 pack - $5.99
Get: $5.99 RR
Final Price: Free
Remington King of Shaves Azor 5 Blade Razor System - $4.99
Get: $4.99 RR
Final Price: Free
Other Great Deals:
• Puffs Facial Tissue 56, 60, 68 or 100 sheets - $0.99
• Disney or Nickelodeon Socks - $1
• Walgreens Storage or Freezer Bags 15-25 pack, Snack Bags 50 pack, Sandwich 50-150 pack - $1.99 each or 2/$2
Cub Foods
Deals good 9/26 through 10/2
Kellogg’s Cereals Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks or Corn Pops 12.2-14 ounce - $1.78
Use: $1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals: Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Fruit Loops, Honey Smacks or Frosted Flakes (9/11 RP)
Final Price: $1.47 each wyb 3
Planters Peanut Butter 16.3 ounce - $1.68
Use: $0.75/1 Planters Peanut Butter (8/21 SS)
Final Price: $0.68
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix - 10/$10
Use: $0.40/1 (SmartSource.com)
Final Price: $0.20
Hefty One-Zip Storage or Freezer Bags - 2/$4
Use: $1/2 Hefty One-Zip Bags (7/10 or 8/14 RP)
Final Price: $1.50 each wyb 2
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner 22 ounce - $2.99
Use: $2/2 on any Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaners (9/25 SS)
Final Price: $1.99 each
Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 16.3 ounce - 2/$3
Use: $0.30/2 Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands Biscuits (8/7 GM)
Final Price: $1.20 each wyb 2
Driscoll Premium California Grown Raspberries 6 ounce - 2/$4
Use: $0.50/1 Driscoll Fruit (Facebook.com/Driscoll)
Final Price: $1 each
Other Great Deals:
• Starkist Chunk Light Tuna - $0.68
• Fresh California Grown Red Bell Peppers - 5/$5
• Blue Bonnet Quarters 16 ounce - $0.78
Jessica Garringer is an avid-couponer from the Beavercreek area. Contact her at JessicaGarringer@gmail.com or visit www.SaverSavvy.Wordpress.com for more savings ideas.
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