Since I started couponing, I have discovered a whole new language. The language of couponing.It only took a few moments of reading posts on Hot Coupon World for me to get totally lost and confused. The more I tried, the more lost I got. Then I decided to see if there was a guide to this new language. Sure enough, there is a section for "newbies" and how to read this new language. I now have a copy of this list on my desktop so if I get stumped, I can refer to it. These abbreviations are widely used on most of the couponing websites. So they should help no matter which forum you read.
Hot Coupon World members tend to use a language all our own. Here is a list of the most commonly used abbreviations and acronyms.
AC = After Coupon
ACTUALS = The actual item as opposed to a coupon for it (an item from your stockpile)
ADDIE = Address
AR = After Rebate
BIL = Brother-in-law
BLINKIES - in-store smartsource coupon dispensed near product, usually from red blinking box
BOGO or B1G1F = Buy one get one free
BOLO = Be On the Lookout
BTFE = Box Tops for Education
BTW = By the way
B&M - Brick & Mortar, as opposed to an online store
CAT or Catalina = coupon dispensed at register after purchase, usually has a red border
CBAD = Chef Boyardee
CLFE = Campbell's Labels for Education
CO = cents off coupon
COH = Cut Out Hunger
CRT = Cash register tape
CYE = Check your email
DB = The HotCouponWorld database
DCRT = Dated cash register tape
DCRTC = Dated cash register tape with the price circled
DD = Dear Daughter
DH = Dear husband
DIL = Daughter-in-law
DS = Dear Son
DW = Dear Wife
DND = Do Not Double (the coupon is not supposed to be doubled)
DOUBLE COUPON = coupon that a grocery store doubles in value
ECB - CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases
ENVIE = Envelope
EPOP = Each pay own postage (trading term)
ESR = EasySaver Rebate (Walgreens Monthly Rebate)
ETA = Edited to add
FAR = Free After Rebate
FIL = Father-in-law
FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free
FSOT = For Sale or Trade
GDA = Good Deal Alert
GG = Grocery Game
HBA = The health and beauty aid section in the grocery store
HCW = Hot Coupon World
HDA = Hot Deal Alert or Home Delivered Ad
HL = Have list
HT or HGT = Hang tags for refunds or coupons hanging on a product
HTH = Hope this / that helps
IMO = In My Opinion
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
ISO = In Search Of
IDSO = In Desperate Search Of
IVC = Walgreen's Instant Value Coupon ( Found in the monthly EasySaver Catalog )
IVDSO = In Very Desperate Search Of
IP = Internet Printable
JMHO = Just My Humble Opinion
KWIM = Know what I mean?
LFE = Campbell's Labels for Education
LMK = Let Me Know
LOL = Laugh/Laughing Out Loud
MIL = Mother-in-law
MIR = Mail In Rebate
NAZ = Name, address, zip code
NED = No expiration date
NP = No problem
NBPN = No Beer Purchase Necessary
NWPN = No wine purchase necessary
OAS = a coupon that is good on one purchase, any size
OOP = Out of Pocket
OOS = Out of Stock
OP = Original Poster; Author of a thread
OSI = On a single item
OYNO = On your next order
OT = Off Topic
P&G = Proctor & Gamble Sunday supplement coupons
PEELIE = coupon that you peel off the package
PITA = Pain in the ***
PLMK = Please Let Me Know
PM = Private Message
POP = Proof of purchase
PP = purchase price
PPHF = Pay-pal handling fee
PSA = Prices Starting At or Public Service Announcement
Q or QUALIFIER = The POP required for a refund offer that is physically taken from that package
RAOK = Random act of kindness
RC = Rain-check
RP = Red Plum Sunday Supplement Coupons (formerly Valassis)
RR = Register Rewards
SAHM = Stay At Home Mom
SAHW = Say At Home Wife
SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
SCR = Rite Aid Single Check Rebate
SD = Store DisplaySF = Store form
SIL = Son or sister in law
SMP = Specially Marked Packages
SS = Smart Source or Sunday Supplement coupons
STACKING = Some stores allow the use of more than one coupon per item, IF the coupon itself does not restrict such usage.
SUPER DOUBLES or DOUBLES = coupons that are doubled $1 + in value (IE, a $1 coupon = $2, etc)
TEAR PAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
TIA = Thanks in advance
TMF = Try Me Free
TRIPLE COUPON = a coupon that a grocery store triples in value
TYVM = Thank you very muchV = Valassis Sunday supplement coupons
WINE TAG = coupon, usually for $ off any meat, cheese or produce.
WL = wish-list
WPN = Wine purchase necessary
WSL = while supplies last
WT = winetag
WYB = When You Buy
YGEM = You've got a email
YGPM = You've got a private message!
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary= success of the attempt may vary at your store
YVW = Your very welcome
Store Abbreviations
ALBIES = Albertsons
CVS = Consumer Value Store
KG = Kroger
KM = K-Mart
ST = Super Target
SWM = Super Walmart
SW = Safeway
WAG = Walgreens
WD = Winn Dixie
WM = Walmart
TG = TargetHey
I didnt say it was a short list........
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
My pride and joy
I wanted to share my pride and joy........My son!
He went with me while I was picking up some items at the store. I had some items I was looking at, checking prices mostly, and as I looked up there was my son looking through my coupon book. When I first asked him to carry my book into the store you could see him shaking his head and looking at me like I was crazy. Now he was earnestly trying to find deals with me. He debated with me as to which of the items I was looking at was truly the best deal, and I watched as the understanding clicked. Then he discovered my Gatorade coupon from 5/1, and he got really excited. I had him checking prices and telling me what the best deals were, and then I let him get the items to redeem the coupon.
I have always hoped he would pick up and get interested in couponing. He loves to clip my coupons when he has time to sit down and do so. My hope as I have stated before was that he could learn some of these tricks so that when he goes to college and all his buddies are scraping pennies together to eat Top Ramen, he will be eating much better by using coupons.
He went with me while I was picking up some items at the store. I had some items I was looking at, checking prices mostly, and as I looked up there was my son looking through my coupon book. When I first asked him to carry my book into the store you could see him shaking his head and looking at me like I was crazy. Now he was earnestly trying to find deals with me. He debated with me as to which of the items I was looking at was truly the best deal, and I watched as the understanding clicked. Then he discovered my Gatorade coupon from 5/1, and he got really excited. I had him checking prices and telling me what the best deals were, and then I let him get the items to redeem the coupon.
I have always hoped he would pick up and get interested in couponing. He loves to clip my coupons when he has time to sit down and do so. My hope as I have stated before was that he could learn some of these tricks so that when he goes to college and all his buddies are scraping pennies together to eat Top Ramen, he will be eating much better by using coupons.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Coupon Preview 5-8-11
COUPONS FOR 5-8-11
SMARTSOURCE
Allegra 24 hr, 30 ct+, Allegra-D 12 hr, 20 ct or 24hr 10 ct Product $4 (7/9/11)
Allegra 24 hr, 5 ct & 15ct, 12hr 12ct, Allegra D 12hr, 10ct, etc. or any Childrens Allegra 12 hr $2 (7/9/11)
Arm & Hammer Toothpaste, Whitening Booster or Mentadent Product 2.5 oz+ $1 (8/31/11)
Beef, fresh up to $1 with the purchase of Mrs Dash Seasoning Blend (6/30/11)
Bissell Rebate up to $30 (mail-in) (6/30/11)
Carefree 18-22ct FREE up to $1 or save $1 on any Carefree Product (6/30/11)
Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution or AQuify Multi-Purpose Solution $1 (7/15/11)
Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution or AQuify Multi-Purpose Solution TWIN Pack $3 (7/15/11)
Dulcolax Product $1 (9/30/11)
Dulcolax Product $3 on 2 (9/30/11)
Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza, any variety $1 on 2 (6/26/11)
Finesse, any $1 (8/15/11)
Finesse Rebate up to $2 (mail-in) (8/15/11)
GenTeal, any $1.50 (9/30/11)
Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick Drops $3 on 2 (7/31/11)
Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick Topical Drops $2.50 (7/31/11)
Litehouse Products $1 on 2 (8/31/11)
LOreal Sublime Mousse by Healthy Look Haircolor $3 (7/3/11)
Martinson Coffee $1 on 2 cans (11/8/11)
Mitchum Advanced Control $1 (6/13/11)
Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends $1 on 2 (6/30/11)
Neutrogena Naturals Cleanser $1 (9/30/11)
Neutrogena Suncare Product $1 (9/30/11)
Newtons (cracker) Product, 10-14oz $1 (6/8/11)
Eggs, any carton AND two New York Style Bagel Crisps .55 (9/30/11)
o.b. Product $1 (6/30/11)
O-Cel-O Sponges $1 on 2 pkgs. (6/15/11)
O-Cel-O Scrub Sponges $1 on 2 pkgs. (6/15/11)
Precise Product from the makers of Tylenol, no trial $2 (8/31/11)
Precise Product from the makers of Tylenol, no trial $5 (5/15/11)
Purina Chef Michaels Canine Creations, any variety cans $2 on 6 (6/4/11)
Purina Chef Michaels Canine Creations Dry Dinners, any 4.5 lb bag $2 (6/4/11)
Purina Chef Michaels Canine Creations Dry Dinners, any 11.5lb bag $4 (6/4/11)
Purina Beggin, 6 oz B1G1F up to $3.99 (8/8/11)
Raid Max Bug Barrier Refill $1 (6/11/11)
Raid Max Bug Barrier Starter $3 (6/11/11)
Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat Product .50 (6/19/11)
Resolve In-Wash Stain Remover $1 (6/19/11)
Revlon Color Cosmetic Product $2 (6/12/11)
Schick Slim Twin or Slim Triple Disposable Razor Pks., no 2 ct and no cash back $3 on 2 (6/19/11)
Schick Slim Twin or Slim Triple Disposable Razor Pk., no 2 ct and no cash back $1 (6/19/11)
Smart Balance Buttery Spreads or Buttery Sticks $1 on 2 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Cooking Oil or Cooking Spray $1 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Milks, carton .75 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Omega Plus Light Mayonnaise Dressing $1 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Rich Roast Peanut Butters $1 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Popcorn $1 (6/22/11)
Sorrento String or Stick Cheese, 10oz+ $1 on 2 (7/31/11)
Stayfree Product $1 (6/30/11)
True Lemon Products $1 on 2 (7/31/11)
Viativ Soft Chews Dietary Supplements $2 (9/30/11)
Wacky Mac Veggie Pasta $1 on 2 (12/31/11)
Zaditor, any $3 (9/30/11)
Zantac Product, 24 ct+ $1 (7/31/11)
SMARTSOURCE
Allegra 24 hr, 30 ct+, Allegra-D 12 hr, 20 ct or 24hr 10 ct Product $4 (7/9/11)
Allegra 24 hr, 5 ct & 15ct, 12hr 12ct, Allegra D 12hr, 10ct, etc. or any Childrens Allegra 12 hr $2 (7/9/11)
Arm & Hammer Toothpaste, Whitening Booster or Mentadent Product 2.5 oz+ $1 (8/31/11)
Beef, fresh up to $1 with the purchase of Mrs Dash Seasoning Blend (6/30/11)
Bissell Rebate up to $30 (mail-in) (6/30/11)
Carefree 18-22ct FREE up to $1 or save $1 on any Carefree Product (6/30/11)
Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution or AQuify Multi-Purpose Solution $1 (7/15/11)
Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution or AQuify Multi-Purpose Solution TWIN Pack $3 (7/15/11)
Dulcolax Product $1 (9/30/11)
Dulcolax Product $3 on 2 (9/30/11)
Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza, any variety $1 on 2 (6/26/11)
Finesse, any $1 (8/15/11)
Finesse Rebate up to $2 (mail-in) (8/15/11)
GenTeal, any $1.50 (9/30/11)
Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick Drops $3 on 2 (7/31/11)
Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick Topical Drops $2.50 (7/31/11)
Litehouse Products $1 on 2 (8/31/11)
LOreal Sublime Mousse by Healthy Look Haircolor $3 (7/3/11)
Martinson Coffee $1 on 2 cans (11/8/11)
Mitchum Advanced Control $1 (6/13/11)
Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends $1 on 2 (6/30/11)
Neutrogena Naturals Cleanser $1 (9/30/11)
Neutrogena Suncare Product $1 (9/30/11)
Newtons (cracker) Product, 10-14oz $1 (6/8/11)
Eggs, any carton AND two New York Style Bagel Crisps .55 (9/30/11)
o.b. Product $1 (6/30/11)
O-Cel-O Sponges $1 on 2 pkgs. (6/15/11)
O-Cel-O Scrub Sponges $1 on 2 pkgs. (6/15/11)
Precise Product from the makers of Tylenol, no trial $2 (8/31/11)
Precise Product from the makers of Tylenol, no trial $5 (5/15/11)
Purina Chef Michaels Canine Creations, any variety cans $2 on 6 (6/4/11)
Purina Chef Michaels Canine Creations Dry Dinners, any 4.5 lb bag $2 (6/4/11)
Purina Chef Michaels Canine Creations Dry Dinners, any 11.5lb bag $4 (6/4/11)
Purina Beggin, 6 oz B1G1F up to $3.99 (8/8/11)
Raid Max Bug Barrier Refill $1 (6/11/11)
Raid Max Bug Barrier Starter $3 (6/11/11)
Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat Product .50 (6/19/11)
Resolve In-Wash Stain Remover $1 (6/19/11)
Revlon Color Cosmetic Product $2 (6/12/11)
Schick Slim Twin or Slim Triple Disposable Razor Pks., no 2 ct and no cash back $3 on 2 (6/19/11)
Schick Slim Twin or Slim Triple Disposable Razor Pk., no 2 ct and no cash back $1 (6/19/11)
Smart Balance Buttery Spreads or Buttery Sticks $1 on 2 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Cooking Oil or Cooking Spray $1 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Milks, carton .75 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Omega Plus Light Mayonnaise Dressing $1 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Rich Roast Peanut Butters $1 (6/22/11)
Smart Balance Popcorn $1 (6/22/11)
Sorrento String or Stick Cheese, 10oz+ $1 on 2 (7/31/11)
Stayfree Product $1 (6/30/11)
True Lemon Products $1 on 2 (7/31/11)
Viativ Soft Chews Dietary Supplements $2 (9/30/11)
Wacky Mac Veggie Pasta $1 on 2 (12/31/11)
Zaditor, any $3 (9/30/11)
Zantac Product, 24 ct+ $1 (7/31/11)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Good Deals this week
CVS
Tide Stain release bottles on sale for 3.99
with the 3.00 off coupon from 5/1 that makes them .99
with the 3.00 off coupon from 5/1 that makes them .99
A definite stock pile item!!
Bic Soliel Shimmer on sale for 6.99
3.00 ECB
3.00 ECB
with the 3.00 coupon from 5/1
It's like getting it for .99
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
To Clip or Not to Clip
That is the question.
With the new TLC show you get to see various ways others store and arrange their coupons. From the envelope stuffed with coupons to the notebooks. You have to wonder which is the best way. As with anything it is all personal preference and a massive amount of trial and error.
I have tried the envelope method. This was years ago when my husband and I were first married. I could never find the coupon I knew was in there, and always ended up missing a deal. I quickly got frustrated and ended up quitting couponing.
When I took my couponing class, our instructor showed us her coupon book and I decided if I was going to really make a go at this couponing thing, that was what I was going to do. I love my coupon book, and have threatened bodily harm before. Messing with that book is like messing with a woman's purse, you just don't do it.
Now my dilemma is do I clip all the coupons I get each Sunday or is there a better way? Watching TLC I have seen several couponers who store their circulars by the week and only clip the coupons for the deals they are going after that week.
This method is looking really good to me as I have upped the number of papers I am buying each week to 5 ( 3 Charlotte and 2 Asheville). The thought of sitting and trimming all those coupons is a daunting task. But so far, only clipping and sorting 1 set of circulars seems to be working well. I will keep you posted on how it is going.
With the new TLC show you get to see various ways others store and arrange their coupons. From the envelope stuffed with coupons to the notebooks. You have to wonder which is the best way. As with anything it is all personal preference and a massive amount of trial and error.
I have tried the envelope method. This was years ago when my husband and I were first married. I could never find the coupon I knew was in there, and always ended up missing a deal. I quickly got frustrated and ended up quitting couponing.
When I took my couponing class, our instructor showed us her coupon book and I decided if I was going to really make a go at this couponing thing, that was what I was going to do. I love my coupon book, and have threatened bodily harm before. Messing with that book is like messing with a woman's purse, you just don't do it.
Now my dilemma is do I clip all the coupons I get each Sunday or is there a better way? Watching TLC I have seen several couponers who store their circulars by the week and only clip the coupons for the deals they are going after that week.
This method is looking really good to me as I have upped the number of papers I am buying each week to 5 ( 3 Charlotte and 2 Asheville). The thought of sitting and trimming all those coupons is a daunting task. But so far, only clipping and sorting 1 set of circulars seems to be working well. I will keep you posted on how it is going.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Couponing Sites
I started couponing back in November of 08. I saw an interview with a lady who by using coupons feeds her family on $10 to $20 per week. I decided that I wanted to learn more. I started looking for tips and suggestions on the internet. Boy did I find lots of information. I found this one particular website for a lady from here in North Carolina who teaches a class on couponing. I signed up and traveled to Apex to take her class. I have not turned back since. I can not say that I have reached the $10 to $20 per week goal yet, but I have been able to cut a great deal from our food budget. As I get time I will blog more about couponing, but for now here is a list of the websites that I check regularly.
Hot Coupon World --here other couponers will list deals they have found at different stores. I love this site because I can find where the best deals are.
SavvyDollar --this site is very much like HCW, but it is more for deals in the North Carolina area.
Smart Spending Resources --this lady is a genious. I went to her and took her class and WOW is all that I can say. I learned so much from her class, and I am looking at taking it again now that I have been doing this a while to pick up on the things that I missed the first time. She also has a really good list of links on her 'Resources' page. (most of my links you will find on her list--Thanks Faye)
Taylortown Coupon Preview --this is a great site! Each Thursday evening or Friday they post a list of the coupons that will be coming in the Sunday paper that week. By knowing what is coming out, then I can plan if I need to buy an extra paper that week for a certain coupon.
Coupon.com --a great resource for printable coupons. You can print just the coupons you want, or all of them. These seem to change each month, but sometimes they will change during the month (I think it is when the print limit is reached--but that is just my guess)
Couponmom.com --another source for printable coupons and usually these are different from the coupon.com list.
Hot Coupon World --here other couponers will list deals they have found at different stores. I love this site because I can find where the best deals are.
SavvyDollar --this site is very much like HCW, but it is more for deals in the North Carolina area.
Smart Spending Resources --this lady is a genious. I went to her and took her class and WOW is all that I can say. I learned so much from her class, and I am looking at taking it again now that I have been doing this a while to pick up on the things that I missed the first time. She also has a really good list of links on her 'Resources' page. (most of my links you will find on her list--Thanks Faye)
Taylortown Coupon Preview --this is a great site! Each Thursday evening or Friday they post a list of the coupons that will be coming in the Sunday paper that week. By knowing what is coming out, then I can plan if I need to buy an extra paper that week for a certain coupon.
Coupon.com --a great resource for printable coupons. You can print just the coupons you want, or all of them. These seem to change each month, but sometimes they will change during the month (I think it is when the print limit is reached--but that is just my guess)
Couponmom.com --another source for printable coupons and usually these are different from the coupon.com list.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Ingles Coupon Policy
Coupon Policy:
(Please verify this information with your local store, as policies may change.)
Doubling/Tripling coupons:
(3) coupons doubled with each $10 order.
(6) coupons with a $20 order.
(9) coupons with a $30 order.
(12) coupons with a $40 order.
(15) coupons with a $50 order.
You must have a Ingles Advantage card for coupons to double/triple. Coupons of $.50 or less will be doubled, except on tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, coffee, free items, or Ingles coupons. No more than (2) identical coupons will double.
Internet Printable Coupons:
Ingles accepts printables for cents off, but NOT "Free Item" coupons.
They will accept 2 identical internet coupons per manufacturer product per visit per day.
They reserve the right to reject any internet coupon that is altered or does not scan properly.
(Please verify this information with your local store, as policies may change.)
Doubling/Tripling coupons:
(3) coupons doubled with each $10 order.
(6) coupons with a $20 order.
(9) coupons with a $30 order.
(12) coupons with a $40 order.
(15) coupons with a $50 order.
You must have a Ingles Advantage card for coupons to double/triple. Coupons of $.50 or less will be doubled, except on tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, coffee, free items, or Ingles coupons. No more than (2) identical coupons will double.
Internet Printable Coupons:
Ingles accepts printables for cents off, but NOT "Free Item" coupons.
They will accept 2 identical internet coupons per manufacturer product per visit per day.
They reserve the right to reject any internet coupon that is altered or does not scan properly.
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