ALDIS
Apples 3 lb bag – $1.99
Caramel apples 3 pack – 99 cents
Pears 2 lb bag – 99 cents
Pumpkins – $2.49
CVS
Get $2 in extrabucks when you pledge not to be a Moneytrasher, someone who tosses out their extrabucks coupons!
Click here:
https://cvs-fb.ed4.net/instream/pledge/signup_app.html
Cheetos – 5/$8 after $5 in extrabucks and two $1/2 coupon plus get two free Pepsi Max 2 liters with coupon
Swiffer – buy $15 worth get $5 in extrabucks – plus use buy on sweeper get refill free coupon (can combine Febreeze sale items and coupons with deal too)
Listerine – 99 cents after $2 in extrabucks and $1 coupon
Ben Gay – Profit after $5 coupon and $2 extrabuck
Halloween candy with regular retail of $2.99 or more – buy $12 worth get $5 in extrabucks plus use $1/2 coupons
I found some 75% off novelty candy and dollar items.
EASY TRIP
Fre any size fountain drink or coffee with coupon in Wednesday’s PD.
GIANT EAGLE
Be sure to get eOffers enabled at http://www.gianteagle.com/save/eoffers before you get these deals.
Also get them at http://www.shortcuts.com and http://www.couponnetwork.com.
Glade solid/spray air freshener – free after purchase of 2 and $2 on your next shopping trip coupon that prints at register
Reach Batman/Barbie/Performance toothbrush or floss – free after $1 coupon
Brawny paper towels – free after .50 coupon
Bugles or Chex – $1 after .50 coupon
Betty Crocker Helpers – 3/$1.50 after .75/3 coupon
Pom Juice – $2 after $1 coupon
Hormel Homestyle entrees – $1 after .75 coupon that was on Coupons.com
Kens salad dressing – 2/$1.50 after $1/2 coupon
Gold Peak iced tea – .50 after .,75 coupon that was on Coupons.com
Betty Crocker Brownie mix – 2/$1 after .75/2 coupon
Hidden Valley salad dressing – $1.50 after $1 coupon
Pepsi Max 2 liter – .45 after .50 coupon and .55 coupon from red Blinkie machine
Progresso soup – 5/$9 after $1/4 coupon plus get .20 cents in fuelperks
International Delight creamer – 40 cents after .55 coupon found at https://idregistration.icmodus.com/default.aspx?bhcp=1
KMART SUPERCENTER
Tyson boneless skinless chicken – $1.99/lb
Tbone steaks – $5.99/lb
Grapes/Pears – 99 cents/lb
Bumblebee tuna cans – 69 cents
Westfield 8 oz cheese – 3/$5
Hunt ketchup – $1
Butterball bacon – $1
Clearance summer apparel – $2.99
OLD NAVY
Get 30% off Banana Republic, Gap, or Old Navy merchandise with code 48HOURS at checkout. Exclusions apply. Ends 10/4
Click here:
http://tinyurl.com/3djbpo8
RITE AID
Braibstrong vitamins – get $10 in extrabucks plus use $5 coupon found at http://www.brainstrongdha.com/themes/brainstrong/pdf/brainstrong_coupon3.pdf
Pert – free after $1 coupon and $2 UP reward
Profoot foot care items – 99 cents after $3 rebate and $1 UP reward – limit 4
No Nonsense panty hose – 99 cents after $2 UP reward
Oral B Action or 3D White Power toothbrush – free after $2.99 rebate and $3 coupon
Nivea lip products – 2/$2 after $3/2 coupon
Scope 750 ml – free after $1.50 coupon and $2.50 UP reward
Crest – free after $1 coupon and $1.60 rebate
SPEEDWAY
Be sure to get your Speedy Rewards card – free. This month members received a coupon for a free bag of Doritos. Go to Marcs and get a Speedway gas gift card that will get you 10 cents off per gallon of gas at Speedway stations.
ULTA BEAUTY
Look for $5 off $10 purchase coupon in ad. Haven’t seen this good of a coupon for them in awhile. Online use code 66559 for deal. Good 10/2/11 through 10/22/11.
WALGREENS
3M Command picture hanging items – $1.24 after .75 coupon
M&Ms – 2/$3 after store coupon in booklet and $1/2 manufacturer coupon
Gillette Fusion razor – 99 cents after $4 register reward and $5 coupon
Softsoap body wash – 2/$2 after store coupon in booklet and $1 manufacturer coupon on each
Ce[acol lozenges – free after register rewards
Cardio juice – free after mail-in rebate on package
Coldcalm – free after register reward
Kleenex cool touch tissues – 49 cents after 50 cent coupon and 50 cent register reward
66% Off Custom Cover Book
Coupon Code: CUSTOM66
Start Date: 10/02/2011
End Date: 10/06/2011
Click here:
http://tinyurl.com/3sm3366
LAKE COUNTY NEWS-HERALD
4 copies of the Sunday News-Herald on Mondays for $5.
INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT
Click here to get a 55 cent for International Delight Creamers.
Click here:
https://idregistration.icmodus.com/default.aspx?bhcp=1
COUPONS.COM
Many new coupons with the beginning of the month on coupons.com. Get these free coupons – the 75 cent coupons will double at stores that double less than 99 cent coupons making them $1.50 off:
Dow Scrubbing Bubbles – 75 cents
Drano – 50 cents
Dove Hair Care – 75 cents
Gold Peak Tea – 75 cents
Starkist SeaSensations – 75 cents
Carmex – 50 cents
Smiths Dips – 50 cents
…and over 180 more coupons!
Click here:
http://tinyurl.com/255z7qp
OUR TOWN AND ALL AROUND COUPON BOOK
NEW 2012 BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE! Hundreds of coupons for Northeast Ohio area restaurants, golf courses, fast food, pizza, dry cleaning, wineries, entertainment and more! Best coupon book available! Coupons cover an area from Amherst to Ashtabula to Akron! Only $28 and Free Shipping! It’s like getting 1,000 Groupons, but for only $28!
HIGHLIGHTS* New restaurant coupons include Carrie Cerino’s, Wood & Wine, Chocolate Bar, Guarino’s, Mia Bella, Mezcal, Tequila, Valley Junction Family Restaurant, Mavi Winkle’s, Frankie’s Italian Cuisine, Lone Tree Tavern, Vivo, Knotty Pine, Willoughby Brewing Company and many more!
* The book will pay for itself after 1 or 2 coupons. It’s like finding a gift card on every page!
* 160 Fine Dining Restaurants with savings of $10 or more. Most offer half off dinners for those dining alone! Go to Our Town All-Around.com to see what is in the book.
* ENTERTAINMENT – Coupons for museums, tickets for local attractions, sport-related attractions, comedy clubs, and much more!
* New this year is our “Spice Up Your World” section featuring restaurants that are serving up all your zesty, flavorful dishes.
* BIRTHDAY COUPONS – FREE dinners on your birthday coupons.
* FAST FOOD/PIZZA/LOCAL RESTAURANTS – Over 450 “two for one” or “50% off” offers at fast food restaurants, pizza restaurants, and neighborhood favorites.
* WINERIES – Over 30 coupons for wineries from across Northern Ohio.
* GOLF – Coupons for over 72 free rounds of golf.
* MISC. COUPONS – Coupons for dry cleaning, tanning, Pat Catans, Sav-A-Lot, Gale’s and much more!
* Coupons good now through December 1, 2012.
Click here to order:
http://www.joethecouponguy.com/merchandise/index.htm
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SAVVY SHOPPER BOOKLET
Want to find out how to save money on a variety if topics? I have a 175 page booklet filled with tips and tricks to save money. Great for someone just starting out or wants to learn more ways to save money. Only $10!
Click here to order and to find out what is in the booklet:
http://www.joethecouponguy.com/merchandise/index.htm
FORECLOSURES
Nobody wants to see people have to foreclose on their home, but it happens. There are a glut of homes and great bargains out there. Some markets are stabilizing while others are still bottoming out. Some people are picking up foreclosures and making money on them after fixing them up. Some people are going from being renters to home buyers and creating an asset for themselves.
Want to see how much foreclosed homes are in your area. Try Foreclosure.com and get a free 7 day trial. You can find foreclosure deals on this site.
Click here:
http://tinyurl.com/3zrfahd
RECORD LOW MORTGAGE RATES
Another good reason to buy a house instead of renting is that the mortgage rates are crazy-low. Record low! The average on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.01 percent this past. That’s the lowest rate since Freddie Mac began keeping records in 1971. The last time long-term rates were lower was in 1951, when most long-term home loans lasted just 20 or 25 years. Back in the late 70’s/early 80’s it was four times that rate!
A great way to get a very low rate is to refinance to a lesser year mortgage such as a 15 or 10 year rate. The average on a 15-year fixed mortgage ticked down to 3.28 percent, another record low. How good is it? I refinanced last year and am planning to do so again with these low rates! If your mortgage rate is 6% or higher then I recommend you check it out. You could easily save TENS of THOUSANDS of dollars just by refinancing. You may spend a few grand in closing costs, but you will save tons more as long as you stay in your home
CREDIT CARDS
Are you paying the minimum on your credit card? If you are then you are pretty much paying double for everything you buy using that credit card. Reason being, with interest you are making such a small dent in paying off the credit card that it can take years just to pay it off. Sacrifice and get the card paid off as best you can. Also make sure you are using credit cards that have no annual fee, low interest rates, and offer rewards. You can transfer your balance to a lower interest card. Find the best ones on creditcards.com.
Click here:
http://tinyurl.com/4x6gfdh
PREMIUM OUTLETS
From Oct 7 – 10 the annual Columbus Day Sale will be held at Premium Outlet Centers across the United States and Puerto Rico. Locally, there is one in Aurora Farms. Enjoy extra savings on top of our everyday savings of 25% – 65%.
TAXES
Do you get taxed on the original amount of an item or the after coupon price? Starting on Sept 29th you’ll get charged tax on the after-coupon amount in Ohio! Hooray! (thanks Ingrid for the tip)
GROUPON
Starting Wednesday, merchants who join Groupon will offer a new deal system that will set a spending target for customers to hit before they qualify for an even steeper discount than Groupon usually offers.
With the new program consumers can receive an 80 percent discount instead of the 50 percent markdown frequently given on its daily deals. For example, someone who spent $100 with a salon might only need to spend another $20 to get the next $100 in service. Merchants will have the final say on the size of the discounts.
It should help merchants get repeat customers instead of one-and-done coupon customers. Many businesses were opting out of doing Groupons for that reason as they lost money on the transaction.
It’s similar to a program by LevelUp in which it requires buyers to make three visits to a merchant to get a better deal each time. The rewards program initially will be offered in the Philadelphia area.
SWEET DREAMS
It’s that time of year again. Nights and days are colder. The air is brisk and the rustle of leaves echoes as they ride the wind. It also means that I sleep like a baby at night. That saying makes no sense though as babies are up all throughout the night. I sleep great as I like to sleep in the cold. My dreams also become more vivid.
Last night I dreamt about some chipmunks cranking up the grill to toast all the acorns they found. They were all looking at me funny, like as if they knew something I didn’t know and that freaked me out. They had these blank looks but with a tinge of angst that revealed something was up. I later found out my hunch was correct.
Did you ever feel that way? You know, that uncomfortable feeling that you know something big is about to go down, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. I’m thinking the chipmunks were thinking a variety of things. Either they wanted to start toasting me on the grill because I looked sumptuous or they knew the other week I found a cache of their nuts and replaced them with Gobstoppers. I wasn’t sure which assumption was right. I figured they hadn’t gotten to the Gobstoppers yet because the nuts were still plentiful so there was no need to go back to eat their buried winter stash.
I started coughing real yucky. Real loud and obnoxious with a lot of expectorant to maybe gross them out. After all, why would they want to eat me if I was ill. Their beady eyes were still piercing me, looking through me just like a disapproving mother. But I tried to avoid eye contact just like a child does when they get the “Talk”. Maybe they will go about their business if I ignore them. I was wrong.
They all started to walk up to me…slowly. I gave them a nod and a relaxed greeting, “Howdy partners” I said and in a southern drawl for no reason. They walked right past me. I turned back and saw that they were heading towards a blaringly loud merry-go-round behind me. They got on and rode that thing for hours; their little paws jabbing at the air with delight. They were full of glee, so I got on too and we all just had a wonderful time like a cow would have in an overgrown lawn or a starving bird in a 40 lb bag of sunflower seeds or me in a vat of fruit & nut Chunky bars.
None of the dream seemed to make sense until I realized what it all meant. Sometimes I don’t realize all the good things that I have right next to me and instead I pay attention to all the distractions that are staring right at me. I also found out that acorns make one tasty treat when toasted and are full of protein and fiber and that merry-go-round horses when ridden for hours causes much chafing.
New barcode example.
BARCODES
The Joint Industry Coupon Committee (JICC) of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) have created a new coupon system using North American Coupon Application Guidelines for GS1 DataBar (RSS) Expanded Symbols. The changes started to take affect in 2010 as the current UPC-A barcode will be retired.
A new GS1 databar coupon code replaced it on July 1, 2011. Stores will have until the end of 2011 to adopt the new system. The new barcode identifies the company prefix and offer code. It looks like a “double bardcode”. The code will match the product purchased with the coupon. Coupons will beep at the register if the product wasn’t purchased with the correct coupon. The old barcode will be phased out. Some systems may not read the old barcodes correctly and beep at the register even though the coupon is legitimate. Cashiers will need to manually enter the coupon in those situations. The new system will read expiration dates much better and beep should the coupon be expired. For more information go to http://www.barcode-us.com/coupon/dataBarCoupon.html.
You may see a 2D barcode also called a Quick Response code (QR code) on packages or coupons. They help identify the product for the consumer and provide information such as the company’s web-site and contact information.
ANCESTRY.COM
For their 15th anniversary Ancestry.com is offering free access to different collections. They are having contests too. Find out who you related to so that you can attend extra family picnics!
Click here:
http://tinyurl.com/3fh5yp5
BEST DEAL MAGAZINES
Deals this week:
MUSCLE & FITNESS
Additional 20% Off
$3.76 for 1 year
Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC
OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER
Additional 20% Off
$3.76 for 1 year
Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC
PARENTS
Additional 20% Off
$3.76 for 1 year
Coupon Code: WKLYSPEC
Deal of the Day:
10/3 – Garden & Gun – 1 Year – $4.39
10/4 – Seventeen – 1 Year – $4.39
10/5 – Fitness – 1 Year – $4.39
10/6 – American Cheerleader – 1 Year – $5.39
10/7 – Car & Driver – 1 Year – $4.39
10/8 – Harper’s Bazaar – 1 Year – $4.39
10/9 – Clean Eating – 1 Year – $9.39
Deal of the Day valid only on date specified through Midnight EST
SAVINGS WEEK AT BEST DEAL MAGAZINES
Take 17% with code SANTA17 through 10/3.
Take An Extra 15% Off Most Titles
Code: PXCJ1009 Offer Expires October 9, 2011
250+ Magazines under $10 with this coupon!
70+ Popular Magazines – Just $3.99 with this coupon!
30+ Popular Magazines – Just $5.24 with this coupon!
TAKE AN EXTRA $5 OFF $30 ORDER COUPON
Code: MNDCJ1009 Offer Expires October 9, 2011
TAKE AN EXTRA $7.50 OFF $40 ORDER COUPON
Code: MQQCJ1009 Offer Expires October 9, 2011
TAKE AN EXTRA $10 OFF $50 ORDER COUPON
Code: MQPCJ1009 Offer Expires October 9, 2011
TAKE AN EXTRA $15 OFF $70 ORDER COUPON
Code: MTKCJ1009 Offer Expires October 9, 2011
Click here:
http://tinyurl.com/yegw9yq
MENTOR SKATELAND
Every Wednesday from 5-6:30pm Mentor Skateland has a $1.00 session. If you don’t have your own skates rental is an additional $2.00. No coupon is needed. Mentor Skateland is located at 5615 Andrews Rd. in M-O-L. 440-257-3631. (thanks Debbie for the tip)
CHIKFILA
At like ChikFilA’s, if you supersize your combo meal it costs .46 cents. If you only want to supersize your waffle fries, you can do so for .20 cents. Free refills on the drinks! The Chic-Fil-A in Willoughby has “receipt day” once a month. On that day, they don’t accept coupons or other deals. You get your regular priced food on a colored receipt, and then you can bring in that receipt during the month following receipt day and get everything on that receipt free! (thanks Bruce S for the tip)
Look for a free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich coupon in Friday’s PD – visit Simon Guest Services at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor for the voucher.
GREAT LAKES BREWING
I was there recently. Neat place. Excellent beer. Eliot Ness used to hang out there. They had a German oompa band playing. Their Edmund Fitzgerald Stout was on sale for $3 a pint. Every month there is a new beer on special. Good stuff. Christmas Ale will be out on 10/25.
Every quarter you can find discounted gift certificate coupons for Great Lakes Brewing at http://www.clevelandindependents.com
Tuesdays they have trivia from 7 to 9 PM with a chance to win prizes.
Click here to get a 15% off coupon on Edmund Fitzgerald merchandise at the brewpub:
http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/all-edmund-fitzgerald-merchandise-15-off-in-the-glbc-brewpub
Click here to find sale items:
https://store.greatlakesbrewing.com/products/sale
QDOBA
Double points on Tuesday with entree purchases for a limited time at participating locations.
OPENING
Flame N Ribs and Chicken – located in Glengate Shopping Plaza in South Euclid. BOGO Polish Boy coupon in Sun Newspaper.
CLOSING
The Pit – Beachwood – I had their ribs there and they were chewy so no surprise they closed.
Naya Bistro – Mayfield
House of Davidian – last week open – 60% to 80% off. Located in Chagrin Falls.
WELW
Listen at 7:18 AM on Wednesdays to WELW 1330 AM as I go over the deals of the week on the Wake Up Lake County Show. Go to http://www.WELW.com to listen to old podcasts or to listen live.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Learn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! Learn how to save 70% and more grocery shopping and over 90% toiletry shopping. Also find out how to save money on restaurants, utility bills, cell phones, travel, gas, and tons more! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: http://www.joethecouponguy.com/schedule/index.htm
If you’re interested in booking a class for your organization, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com.
October
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Incarnate Word Academy – Parma
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Fairview Park Library – Click here to register:
http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/EventRegistration.aspx?EventInstanceID=60823
Monday, October 4, 2011 – 6:30 PM – Private Residence
Thursday, October 13, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Nordonia Hills Library – register at 330-467-8595 or nhweb20@akronlibrary.org
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Kirtland Library – register at 440-256-7323
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Travel Class – 2 Hour Class – Aurora Community Education – Register at https://recpro.auroraoh.com or call 330-562-4333. Fee.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Lakewood Community Education – fee – register at http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com/programs/?sec=3&grp=2&cat=The+Coupon+Guy
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Savvy Shopper Class – 2 Hour Class – Aurora Community Education – Register at https://recpro.auroraoh.com or call 330-562-4333. Fee.
November
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Chagrin Falls Library – register at http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/EventRegistration.aspx?EventInstanceID=61841
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Lakewood Community Education – fee – register at http://www.lakewoodrecreation.com/programs/?sec=3&grp=2&cat=The+Coupon+Guy
Thursday, November 10, 2011 – Big Red Wagon Event – Willoughby Hills (at old VF Outlets store)
Saturday, November 12, 2011 – Big Red Wagon Event – Willoughby Hills (at old VF Outlets store)
Monday, November 14, 2011 – 7:00 PM – Bainbridge Library
Saturday, November 19, 2011 – 3:00 PM – Assumption School – Geneva
January
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – 7:00 PM – Amherst Library
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 – 7:00 PM – Streetsboro Parks & Recreation – fee
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 – 7:00 PM – Brecksville Library
Monday, January 23, 2012 – 7:00 PM – Cleveland Heights/University Heights Noble Road Branch
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