From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Are you using your library’s free services?

September 30, 2009

Free books, latest movies, magazines, books on tapes/CD and children’s activities! Have you utilized your local library recently? If you live in the Sacramento and Davis area, there are several excellent library systems you could make use of.
Sacramento Library System: It’s open to all resident of California, and not just Sacramento County resident. The branch in Woodland [...]

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Borders 20% Off Any Coupon

September 30, 2009

Here is a 20 % off any item at Borders , expiring on 10/5. Don’t forget the Seattles Best Coffee buy 1 get free coupon too if you’re heading over there with a friend. 
Not a Borders card member yet? Pick up your free card at any Borders or Waldenbooks store, and register your Borders Reward card [...]

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How to Clip and Organize Coupons Efficiently

September 29, 2009

This is part of the series on Coupon 101 to get you started. Read the entire “Coupon 101 – Common Hurdles to Couponing” series.
Yep, that’s my entire coupon clipping system. There’re not very many coupons that I actually clip without knowing the sales beforehand.
Every Sunday, I flip through the coupon inserts, and only clip [...]

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Why I don’t shop at Costco

September 29, 2009

Everyone, I mean, EVERYONE I know shop at Costco, which is located in the next town. But even before I embark on my couponing journey, we don’t shop at Costco, or other wholesale, warehouse grocery stores. Here’s why:
Meat – We got most of our meat at the ethic, mom-and-pop stores in Sacramento. Ground pork, which [...]

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Restaurant.com Gift Cards $25 for $2

September 29, 2009

These restaurant.com deals are getting better and better. Now, pay only $2 for a $25 Gift Certificate order. Use code TREAT during checkout at Restaurant.com.  Hurry, this promotion is only valid till 9/30 (tomorrow)!
A note about restaurant.com – it’s a promotional site for restaurant owners to attract more customer, by offering their gift certificates at [...]

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Coffee Lover? Mystery Shopping – Beyond Hello

September 28, 2009

The mystery shopping company, Beyond Hello, currently has a coffee shop assignment available in Davis, Sacramento or Woodland, and other parts of the county (this assignment has been going on for a long time). I already did this assignment with them a month ago, and it seems that they’re doing this for a period of [...]

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Borders Seattle’s Best Coffee Buy 1 get 1 free

September 27, 2009

Going to Borders with a friend? The popular buy one get one free coupon Seattle’s Best Coffee coupon is back. Click HERE for a FREE mediaum sized drink when another one is purchased. Expires 10/7/09 (extended from 9/27!)
Not a Borders card member yet? Pick up your free card at any Borders or Waldenbooks store, and [...]

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Visit California Coupons, and more

September 27, 2009

California is the greatest state for fun, yes? If you don’t know about Visit California and their coupons, you’re missing out. You’ll find coupons for Monterey Bay Aquarium, Legoland, San Diego Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, Universal Studio, Six Flags, San Jose Tech Museum, and more.
The SF Bay Fun page also have coupons for [...]

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Rite Aid Free Razor, Lip Care, Toothpastes/Toothbrushes

September 27, 2009

New to Rite Aid? Check my Rite Aid Guide, and the Rite Aid coupon policy.  These deals are specific for Sacramento, Davis, and Northern California, with slight dates variation nationwide. See the West Cost Rite Aid Circular here. Deals to use:

Print your save $5 on any $25 purchase coupon (limit 1 per customer, so choose [...]

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CVS 9/27 Free Lotion, CoverGirl, Razor, Tide

September 27, 2009

These deals are specific to Sacramento, Davis, Northern California, and also applicable nationwide (not true every week, but it is this week!). Get a CVS $5 off $25 printable coupon by taking a Flu Quiz.
New to CVSing? Check the CVS guide
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion 6.8 oz $7.99  ($7 ECB, limit 1) 3 day sale
-$1.50 [...]

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Sunday Coupon Preview 9/27

September 26, 2009

Looks like another great week to get your Sunday paper. Coupons might differ a little depending on the newspaper you’re getting. I find the national preview list pretty accurate, with slight difference in the dollar amount (e.g. $0.5 instead of $0.75). RED=ones I like.

Remember, the first and easiest step in accumulating a good stash of coupons is to get your Sunday paper!

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Fruit Prices 9/25 Roundup

September 25, 2009

Looks like another great week for apples and pears. Nugget is really lowering their prices on fruits. 9/23 – 9/29 for all  stores. (Bold = recommended)
Apples

Davis Food Co-op organic Gala apples $3.99/3 lb bag = $1.33/lb, organic Granny Smith apples $1.49/lb, organic Braeburn/Gala Apples $1.99/lb
Davis Food Co-op  Fuji apples $1.59/lb, Gala apples $1.69/lb, Granny Smith apples [...]

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Safeway Official Corporate Coupon Policy

September 25, 2009

Here is the official safeway coupon policy effective September 2008.
“All Safeway owned stores accept legitimate, printable manufacturer’s and in-store coupons (“Printable Coupons”) pursuant to this policy.
We can only accept Printable Coupons if they scan properly at the register.
We will not accept Printable Coupons for “FREE product” (i.e., no purchase required). Buy-one-get-one-free coupons and other [...]

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Top 3 Coupon Use Myths

September 25, 2009

This is part of the series on Coupon 101 to get you started. Read the entire “Coupon 101 – Common Hurdles to Couponing” series.
In my town, coupons use is not widespread-hence the constant comments I got from cashiers on “wow, how’d save that much?” I hear the following from people all the time – [...]

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