I don’t really blog about couponing much anymore, because well…everyone else does. But today I’ve gotta brag about this & I actually didn’t use any coupons at all. So really I’m just sharing my loot with you internet people! Through … Continue reading
Target just posted their Black Friday Ad preview! Go check it out! Right now! See all things Black Friday See all things Thanksgiving Definitely an improvement to a Monday!
October has gone & November has made an entrance, quite a chilly one here. Thanksgiving is up next & I already dreaming of all my favorites. I’m also counting the days till the craziest shopping night/morning of the year, 27 … Continue reading
Hurry & sign in at P&G Everyday, then select Coupons & Samples.
Scroll down the page till you see By Mail, then click & select all the free samples & coupons you’d like to be mailed to you!
P&G does this ever quarter & it’s a fun easy way to try out their new products & get personalized coupons!
*If you aren’t seeing a submit button, press tab then enter at the end of the page.
The first (busiest) shopping day of the Holiday Season, 16 days & counting! Woohoo!
Black Friday is just as traditional to my family as Turkey is on Thanksgiving. I’ve been tagging along with my Nana ever since I can remember. My mother doesn’t typically take part, but all the girls do & sometimes even the boys. I don’t ever buy huge electronics or fight with people for a pair of slippers; it’s just plain fun for me! Flipping through the Black Friday ads & planning our strategy is just as thrilling.
The day after Thanksgiving is christened ‘Black Friday,’ because it is typically the one day of the year that stores are in the black & out of the red. It is the one day where they exceed their average sales and finally profit. The occurrence is actually fairly recent, as this economic phenomena did happen until just 2003. Ever since, the sales have sky-rocketed on this day in comparison to regular shopping days. In fact, 2011 was actually the first year for several major retailers to open as early as midnight.
Originally, the term appeared around Philadelphia in the 60’s due to the insane traffic & was applied to both the Friday & Saturday after Thanksgiving. It carried a negative conjugation influenced by police men & drivers.
To see more history on Black Friday, see the article from Time Magazine.
In preparation, I’ve put together some of the top sites dedicated to Black Friday. They offer tips, post leaked ads, & announce special coupons. If you consider Black Friday a holiday, I strongly encourage you to take a look!
1. Brad’s Deals
2. Black Friday
3. BF Ads
5. Best Black Friday Deals 2012
If you have a good site, you usually consult prior to the festivities, please share in the comment & I’ll add it to the list! Anything in particular you’re shopping for this year?
I am thankful for Sonic today & my right to consume beverages that are 44 oz…not that I should be drinking that much Dr. Pepper, but some days I do. Join me in my creating a Thanksgiving Advent Calendar & tell me what you’re thankful for!?
(Yes, I did listen to Christmas music while writing this post.)
Wondering where the coupons have gone?? Well, I’ve split the blog! This site was not originally intended to be a couponing blog. So, I’m launching another site, Clippin’ Cowgirl, just for that! So be sure you head on over there & follow me if that’s what you’re here for! Our first post is all about where to find those coupons, Where O Where. Thanks for the support!! I’ll continue with fun diy’s, recipes, & projects here. 🙂
Happy mailboxes make for happy ‘hump-days’! Get over Wednesday with these great free samples:
Himself (free paper book)
That’s right, for FREE.
OCT 1- Enjoy a free cookie from Great American Cookie Co. for the kickoff of National Cookie Month
OCT2 – Celebrate Free Taco Day at Taco Cabana & pick up free chicken fajitas from 5-8pm
OCT 3- Print your coupon for a free serving of Thai Cashew Chicken at Panda Express
Plus, Mc Donald’s has launched their monopoly game. It’s the one time of year I allow myself to eat there. Be sure to order off the monopoly menu to utilize your chances of winning. Every game piece has a code on it which you can enter online for more prizes & free food! To see official rules or enter codes, visit their site, here. The official game lasts until 10/22/12 & the online game lasts until 11/03/12. Here’s a few free codes to get you started:
Share your winnings here too!
I shopped at Walmart & Target this week. I spent about $6.00 & saved around $70.00! That’s an average of 90% savings. I had fairly good experiences at both stores, so no crazy stories today, just plain simple facts.
I saved a combined 91% at both superstores. I owed $76.60 all together (plus tax). I only paid a total of $6.45 (plus tax)! That’s a grand savings of $70.15!! Here’s the specific results.
At Target, I saved a whopping 93%! I paid $3.07 (plus tax) & saved $47.14 (plus tax). Before coupons & clearance, I owed $50.21 (plus tax). Here’s the breakdown-
TRANSACTION #1:
1 Biore Pore Strips @ $6.49 + 1 $2.00 TQ (Shopkick App) = $4.49 OOP
1 Biore Cleanser @$5.89 + 1 B1G1 MQ (SS 08/12/12) = FREE + $5.00 GC
Paid- $4.49
Received- $5.00 GC = $.51 MM
Saved- $12.38
TRANSACTION #2:
2 Glade Expressions Starter Kit @ $2.99 + 2 $2.00 MQ (Printable) + 2 $1.00 TQ (Printable)= $.02 MM
4 Olay Soap Bars @ $.97 + 2 $3.00/2 MQ (SS 09/16/12)= $2.12 MM
1 Sonia Kabuki Brow Brush @ $2.99 + 1 $2.00 TQ (Mobile)= $.99 OOP
3 Up & Up Ibuprofen @ $.97 + 3 $1.00 TQ (Printable)= $.09 MM
3 Clif Kids ZBars @ $.69 + 3 $.50 MQ (Back to School Insert-from lunch boxes)= $.57 OOP
3 Up & Up Manilla Drawing Paper @ $2.19 @ C $.65= $1.95 OOP
3 Up & Up Tab Dividers @ $2.00 @ C $.30= $.90 OOP
1 Portfolio @ $1.00 @ C $.30= $.30 OOp
2 Five Star Notebooks @ $3.50 @ C $1.05 + 1 $1.00/2 MQ (RP 08/05/12)= $1.10 OOP
*Applied $5.00 GC from Transaction #1 to the total of Transaction #2.
At Walmart, I saved 87% this week. I saved $23.01 (plus tax) & paid $26.39 (plus tax) Before price matching & coupons I owed $26.39 (plus tax). Here’s the breakdown-
1 Cutex Nail polish Remover @ $1.97 + $.25 MQ (Free Sample-no longer available)= $1.72 OOP
1 Old Orchard Grape Juice @ $3.18 + $3.50 MQ (Facebook Giveaway-no longer available)= $.32 MM
4 Mission Flour Tortillas @ $1.78 PM to Kroger @ $1.00 + 4 $1.00 MQ (Back to School Insert-from lunch boxes)= FREE
2 Mission Corn Tortillas @ $1.78 PM to Kroger @ $1.00 + 2 $1.00 MQ (Back to School Insert-from lunch boxes)= FREE
6 Avocados @ $.78/ea. PM to El Rancho @ 6/$1.00= $1.00 OOP
6 lbs. Onions (almost 6 lbs) @ $.98/lb.PM to El Rancho @ 6 lbs/$1.00= $.98 OOP
How did you do this week?!
Do you like seeing your mailbox full of free samples & coupons? I love it! I think I’ll start posting a Wednesday collection. Maybe some fun free samples will brighten your ‘hump-day’ & get you through the rest of the week!
Honda Little League Baseball Collector Pin
Treat Greeting Card -use code TREATXOXO at checkout (9/26/12 only)
Slice of Southern Pie 