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Don’t Toss Expired Coupons
Frances | July 28, 2010
The first of the month can be a sad day for “coupon ladies & gentlemen” across the country. This is the day when the majority of coupons have expired. Millions of dollars in coupons are tossed in the trash.
If you have been to our Free Frugal Fairhope Coupon Workshops you have heard us talk about another use for those expired coupons. Military bases overseas can use expired coupons in their commissary for up to 6 months after the expiration date.
We have spent some time overseas, and we can tell you from personal experience it is not cheap. The military bases commissary offers some discounts that can help with the grocery cost but the cost of living in general is expensive. Like those of us living state side grocery costs are soaring with no end in sight, so every little bit counts.
Sending coupons overseas is pretty simple and your are sending the package to a U.S. territory so doesn’t require extra international postage. You can get all the instructions including how and which base to adopt at the Overseas Coupon Program, www.ocpnet.org.
Here are a few tips from the site:
- Sort your coupons by food and non food (we especially liked the calorie tip)
- We placed our coupons in two Ziploc bags (see photo)
- Don’t send anything that has expired over 2 months, by the time it gets there they may not be able to use it
- Keep the package open until you get to the post office in case it is cheaper to send your package by parcel post
- Don’t forget about completing the customs form
- Tally the coupons value by weight or counting the values (optional)
There are several bases to adopt and the site is self serving. Fill out an on line form telling them how much you donated and the base the coupons were sent. This helps them keep track of what base is in need.
We have saved all of our expired coupons from this year and this month will be our first experience with shipping expired coupons overseas. We plan to send out a shipment of expired coupons every two months. Our next shipment will be in April. If you are interested in joining us in the Frugal Fairhope Expired Coupons Drive, send an email to Frances @ Frugal Fairhope .com (no spaces) and we will send you the details of the drop off. All coupons must already be clipped, sorted, and placed in Ziploc bags to be mailed.
August CellFire Coupon 2010
Frances | July 28, 2010
The August Cellfire coupons are up. Cellfire is another great place to get coupons and discounts on groceries and entertainment. Get access and use the offers from your computer or mobile phone. There is no need to print or clip your coupons, you can store your coupons on your phone or on your grocery reward cards. Show the cashier your mobile phone coupon or use your grocery rewards card at the register. If you shop at the following stores you should check into getting a Cellfire card, it is free!
- Baker’s Plus Card
- Cala/Bell Club Card
- City Market Value Card
- Dillons Plus Card
- Fred Meyer Rewards Card
- Fry’s Shopper’s Card
- Garbes Shopper’s Card
- Hilander Shoppers’ Card
- JayC Shopper’s Card
- King Soopers Loyalty Card
- Kroger Plus Card
- Owne’s Shoppers Card
- Pavilions ValuePlus Card
- Payless Shoppers Card
- QFC Advantage Card
- Ralphs Rewards Card
- Safeway Club Card
- Scott’s Shopper’s Card
- ShopRite Price Plus Card
- Smith’s Rewards Card
- Vons Club Card
- Other store offers include: JCPenney, Subway, & Sears
Sunday Coupon Insert 8/1 Sneak Peek
Frances | July 27, 2010
The new coupon sneak peeks are up. Click the image above for the sneak peak into next Sunday’s paper (8/1).
This list includes ALL the coupons that have been reported in the circulars across the country. Every region is different, so you WILL NOT SEE ALL of these coupons in your local paper. So how do you get access to the coupons that are not in your local area? Try purchasing the coupons you need at www.thecouponclippers.com
We have heard that some of you are looking for the schedule of inserts. Thanks to the Sunday Coupon Preview, here is the schedule until the end of the year (this is subject to change).
August
8/1: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
8/8: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/15: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/22: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/29: Smart Source & Red Plum & P&G Insert
September
9/5: No Inserts
9/12: Smart Source & 2 Red Plum
9/19: Smart Source & Red Plum
9/26: Smart Source & Red Plum
October
10/3: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
10/10: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/17: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/24: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/31: Smart Source & Red Plum
November
11/7: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
11/14: Smart Source & Red Plum
11/21: Smart Source & Red Plum
11/28: No Inserts
December
12/5: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
12/12: Smart Source & Red Plum
12/19: No Inserts
12/26: No Inserts
Buying White Envelopes
Frances | July 27, 2010
Are you utilizing the sneak peeks we post on Frugal Fairhope? Yes, it is nice to know not to buy something when it will be going on sale next week. Waiting that one more week could mean saving a lot of money. We think the most important and useful tool of sneak peeks is the ability to find coupons before the sale. With just a couple days sneak peek you could find coupons and have them shipped to you. We have talked about some of the coupon clippers on the right side bar but don’t forget about eBay!
For example are you looking for the coupons for the Cascadian Farms Granola bars? You could find a coupon or two here but that may not satisfy you or your stockpile. You can find them super cheap on eBay; click the link below to follow our examples.
Sounds crazy, buy a white envelope with coupons??? In our humble opinion it beats paying $2 for a Sunday paper (in our area) and you get exactly what you need; not a lot of coupons you won’t use.
Check it out the auction for 12 -$.75 granola bars for only $.99!
Our choice would be the 15 - $.75 coupons for $3.89 (Buy It Now). You are getting $14.25 in value for only $3.89, that is $.26 a coupon gaining $.50 for each coupon. We know from the Frugal Fairhope Sneak Peek that Publix will have the Cascadian Farms Bars on sale B1G1 for around $4 (Fairhope Publix, $3.99 in Florida). So let’s break this deal down using the eBay coupons:
15 Cascadian Farm Bars B1G1 $4 = $30
-Use 15 $.75 coupons = $11.25
-Use $5 off $25 Rite Aid
Coupon cost $3.89+ $.99 shipping
Final Price: $1.24 each
As you can see you can get a fantastic deal on the granola bars by using the coupons you found on eBay.
We know what you are probably thinking, most coupons state “void if sold”. Why are there so many coupons out there “for sale” if they are void? You’re not, you are buying the white envelope and you are paying someone to clip, collect, and organize those coupons.
Think about this for a minute, if you purchase a Sunday newspaper are you not “buying” coupons?
Click here to search for White Envelopes With Coupons
Unilever Back To School Coupon Book
Frances | July 27, 2010
Click here to request the Unilever Back To School Coupon Book by mail. Offer expires 8/11/10.
Enfamil Powder Deal
Frances | July 25, 2010
There is a $5 off Enfamil Enfagrow Printable (for zip 84012)
There is a $5 off Enfamil Gentlease, A.R. or ProSobee 22.4-30.8oz Printable (for zip 10291)
You can get up to 4 Enfamil coupons!
Get a $10 Babies R Us gift card WYB Enfamil Click here
Deal Idea for Babies R Us
1st Transaction
3 Enfamil Enfagrow $18.99
-Use 3 $5 printable
Out of Pocket: $41.97
-Receive $10 gift card
2nd Transaction
3 Enfamil Enfagrow or Gentlease Next Step $18.99
-Use 3 $5 printable
-Use $10 gift card from 1st transaction
Out of Pocket: $31.97
-Receive $10 gift card
Final Price: $10.66 each
Deal Idea for Babies R Us
1st Transaction
3 Enfamil Gentlease Lipil or ProSobee $24.99
-Use 3 $5 printable
Out of Pocket: $59.97
-Receive $10 gift card
2nd Transaction
3 Enfamil Gentlease Lipil or ProSobee $24.99
-Use 3 $5 printable
-Use $10 gift card from 1st transaction
Out of Pocket: $49.97
-Receive $10 gift card
Final Price: $16 each (the AR is only $1 more a can)
Grab your magnifying glass and let’s look at the fine print:
Promotional gift card valid beginning 6 hours after activation and expires
1/31/11, except where prohibited. See card for Terms & Conditions.
In-store only. One coupon per guest. While supplies last. No substitutions
or rain checks. Not valid on prior purchases. Coupon must be surrendered
at time of purchase. Only original coupons accepted. Void where
prohibited. Valid USA only. Cash value 1/100 of 1¢.
FFF Tip: Bring a friend (”one coupon per guest”), go to lunch, do some more shopping and do the 2nd transaction (6 hour activation). You could send your friend before work and you go after to get this deal.
If you are reading Frugal Fairhope, you know what is coming next. We want to make sure you are reading Frugal Fairhope so read carefully. 
We are giving away our 4 Enfamil coupons to the first person who comments on this post AFTER 2pm (central) today (7/25). If you comment now, doesn’t count. Have Fun!!!
Glove Box Coupons 7/23
Frances | July 23, 2010
Frugal Fairhope coined another new phrase Glove Box Coupons. These are coupons that we store not only in our coupon binder but we also keep them in the glove box of our vehicles, just in case we need them. These coupons include the $x off $xx coupons and prescription gift card coupons.
$X off $XX Coupons
Sign up and watch the RiteAid videos at this link, watch 20 credits in videos to get the $5 off $20 coupon - Fairhope Publix will NOT take this coupon!
$5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon pdf - expires 7/31/10 NEW
The Fairhope Publix store will take the following coupons, ONE of these per visit.
$5 off $25 printable (for zip 19549) NEW
$5 off $50 Orange Beach Publix You can print this directly from the site and use at the Publix Orange Beach store.
Sign up on RiteAid.com at this link and print the coupons. This will include a $5 off $25 coupon
Register your email address with your CVS card and get a $X off $XX around twice a month.
We will post more $x off $xx, as we find them. Make sure you save all PDF files to your computer for future use. If you are having problems downloading or printing the pdf files, make sure you download the latest version of Adobe. If you are still having problems, email Frances @ Frugal Fairhope . com (no spaces) for additional assistance.
Prescription Gift Card Coupons
Use these coupons when you purchase a new or transfer a prescription.
Click here to get a $25 KMART gift card (4 times) when you transfer a prescription - expires 9/25/10
Free $25 Rite Aid gift card when you transfer a prescription to Rite Aid - expires 7/31 NEW
CVS stores will accept a competitor’s pharmacy gift card offer.
We have heard that some Walmart stores will accept competitor pharmacy gift cards.
We have also heard that some Publix stores would take other pharmacy coupons, be careful to understand the rules with this one. The reader we spoke to was told this was limited to one per life time of customer. Call first before you go.
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