Tammilee (from TLC’s Extreme Couponing) was gracious enough to not only share her cost savings spreadsheet, but sent along a video showing me how to use it. THANK YOU BUNCHES! With her permission I’m sharing the link to request your own copy.
http://www.tammileetips.com/2011/05/tammilee-tips-cost-savings-spreadsheet.html
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I read this on Money Saving Amanda’s awesome site. Aside from being cute IMO it is something we need to take serious. If people don’t stop using coupons fraudulently it’s going to ruin it for everyone! Don’t let one bad apple ruin the crop!
I pledge allegiance, against coupon fraud and to only use coupons ethically
To make those proud, who want freebies like me.
I will not copy Ip’s
I will not “decode” a coupon
I will not use coupons against the words written or use shady practices
One coupon community
Under God
Together as ONE
Freebies and Cheapies the RIGHT WAY FOR ALL!
Wednesday I got two .14oz samples of Eucerin lotion with two $1 coupons. Visit them on Facebook. Fill out a short pledge to take care of your skin and you’ll get a sample sent to you via Snail Mail.
Thursday I got a coupon for a free box of Cottonelle moist wipes. I redeemed it this morning. 🙂
Many of these offers say that it takes anywhere from 4 – 6 weeks to get your goodies. I could have sworn I just filled out the Cottonelle request not more than a week ago.
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Yesterday I found the Albertsons coupon booklet, today at Safeway I found the “Coca-Cola 125 Years of Summer Fun” booklet. This may not be a big deal to most of you, but I feel blessed. I live in an area that is void of many of the deals more populated areas offer. I also lack many of the stores that offer BIG deals and sales. I will jump at what I can get.
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The book only has $9 in actual coupons. The other $74 are offers for hotel, airline, and amusement parks. The coupons are:
Today I got my sample 5 pack of Nescafe’s Taster’s Choice coffee and Garneir Moisture Rescue cream. ($1 off coupon included with both samples) Funny thing is, I got a second sample/coupon of Garneir. It was in the June issue of Allure magazine. 😛
I would like to give a shout out to my kitty Lucien. (patch of white fuzz) He was kind enough to not mess with my packets while I took a picture. I knew it was hard for him too.
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I’ve already posted on coupon fraud, but I can’t stress enough how important it is to to informed on this issue. Via the CIC website:
Counterfeit coupons have cost manufacturers millions of dollars and have created numerous costs and challenges for retailers and other industry participants. These counterfeits have ranged from amateurish home-made “coupons” to high quality, professional examples virtually identical to those printed by the industry. Unfortunately, even the amateurish coupons are often accepted for redemption, creating liabilities for a variety of industry participants. Once a counterfeit is accepted, someone, whether it is a manufacturer or a retailer, is going to have to pay for it, creating uncontrollable liabilities and unnecessary trade relations issues.
How can you spot a fake coupon?
Here are a few things keep in mind:
Always follow the words on the coupon. If it says 10oz box, use it for a 10oz. Sure it may scan, but it’s fraudulent use of the coupon.
Don’t use expired coupons UNLESS your store approves it.
NEVER ever copy, scan, or fax a printable coupon in anyway. There are many security features built into these coupons (that’s why they require you to download a special program in order to print). Sure it may still scan at the store, but they will not get reimbursed for it.
Penalties for those convicted of coupon fraud related crimes vary by each case and the number of laws violated.
As of this date,
Longest prison sentence: 17 years
Highest financial penalty: $5 million
Prison sentences of three to five years are not uncommon. Financial penalties generally vary, but have often been in excess of $200,000.
Listen to your gut. If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. If you have any questions about the coupon, just don’t use it.
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I popped into Albertsons today and was pleasantly surprised to find this coupon book. I’ve seen many people post about it on Facebook, but didn’t think I’d find it here in Missoula. SURPRISE! It was on a stand to my left as I walked in the front door.
This little gem was found in a small circular bin as you start down the pet products isle.The expiration dates range from May ~ July and total $19
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I thought getting a free drink from Starbucks was the icing on my birthday cake. There is so much more that I could have scored. There is always next year! If you haven’t had a birthday yet make sure you get in on the following offers. Click on the name of each place and join their club/mail list*. BTW your phone number is not necessary. It’s only if you want your offers via text. Many offers allow you to sign up family members (name and B-day info only) so they get goodies on their B-day as well.
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* I have signed up for all, yes, all of these! Offers may vary by location.
Food & Drink
If you know of some sweet birthday deals let me know. I’ll TRY and update this list regularly. When I compile a non-food list I’ll make a separate post.
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I just stumbled across this on Red Robin’s website. It’s at the bottom of the page to the left.
Notice Regarding Fraudulent Coupon Offer
A fraudulent Red Robin coupon offering a free Gourmet Burger and sundae has been circulating via the internet and email, and also has been distributed in a printed version by a variety of unauthorized sources. Red Robin does not sponsor or endorse these fraudulent offers and Red Robin restaurants will not fulfill any offers appearing in deceptive or fraudulent coupons.
