Enfamil Newborn Powder Recall!
by Save at Home Mommy at December 22, 2011 in Baby, In The Media, Resources, Supercenter Deals, WalMart
Important information for all Moms of newborns! Walmart is recalling 12.5-ounce cans of Enfamil Newborn powder with the lot number ZP1K7G after an infant became fatally ill.
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Please share this information with your friends and family..
Resources
by Save at Home Mommy at January 10, 2009 in Resources
Find all of my favorite sites by category on this page!
Coupon Inserts & Individual Coupons
CouponDede- Whole inserts as well as individual coupons
MadCoupons- Whole inserts
Budgeting/Finance
Food
Craft & Decorating
Home & Life
Other Coupon Blogs By State
Alabama- Attention Deal Shoppers
California, San Francisco- Frugal Day
California, Riverside- Southern Cali Saver
California- The Sassy Saver
California- Christian Clippers
Colorado, Denver- Bargain Blessings
Florida, Tallahassee- Frugal Coupon Living
Florida- FiddledeedeeMom
Indiana- Sweet Pennies from Heaven
Missouri- STL Mommy
North Carolina- ClipperGirl’s Saving Spot
Ohio- Coupon Katarina
Tennessee- Frugal Shopping With Julie
Texas, Dallas- MyDFWMommy
Utah, Salt Lake City- My SLC Mommy
Utah, Salt Lake City- Real Simple Saving Methods
Virginia- Madame Deals
Have a site that you think should be added to this page? Let me know so I can check it out too! Email me at saveathomemommy @ yahoo.com (spaces removed) with the link and I will consider adding it!
Rite Aid’s Rewards Programs and Coupon Policy
by Save at Home Mommy at January 2, 2009 in Resources
Up Rewards Program
Rite Aid’s immediate rewards program is called Up Rewards. The items with rewards are listed in their weekly ad. You will have to have the wellness+ card to get the reward listed. You can sign up for it in stores or online HERE. When you purchase eligible products, the designated reward will print on the bottom of your receipt. You can then use that reward like cash to pay for your next transaction. Discounts and passes not valid on prescriptions, prescription co-pays, cigarettes, alcohol, gift cards, online purchases, lottery tickets, licenses, money orders, money transfers, prepaid cards, stamps, other mail services and items prohibited by law. You can find out more on their website HERE.
Single Check Rebate (SCR) Details
Rite Aid has a rebate program called the Single Check Rebate. Each month, they provide a list of all of the rebates, the items included and all the details to qualify. You can see them on their website as well as in a brochure in the store. You can create your account online at RiteAid.com. Then, you simply enter your receipts on the website throughout the program month for all your qualifying purchases. At the end of the month, you simply request a check and they send you one check for all the rebates you qualified for!
A few notes:
- Offers are valid on in-store purchases only.
- On-line purchases at RiteAid.com are not valid.
- You can purchase the qualifying items in more than one transaction over the course of the month.
- You can click on Detailed Status at any time to see all your rebates.
It is a very simple program, you just have to be patient and wait to get your savings back and be careful not to forget to enter your receipts!
Wellness+ Rewards Program
Rite Aid also has a program called Wellness+. With this program you earn points every time you shop. Earn one point for every dollar spent on non-prescription purchases and earn 25 points for every prescription you purchase. All members are enrolled at the plus level and can earn their way to silver+ and gold+. The details are listed in the chart below. Members also enjoy everyday benefits including:
- Members-only sale pricing throughout the store
- 10% off Rite Aid Brand products every day
- 24/7 exclusive access to a pharmacist when you call 1-800-RITEAID
| MEMBER LEVEL* | POINTS | REWARDS |
| plus | for every 125 points† | a one-time, 10% off shopping pass2 |
| silver + | 500 points | 10% off all non-prescription purchases every day3 free health screenings4 |
| gold + | 1,000 points | 20% off all non-prescription points purchases every day3 |
Rite Aid’s Coupon Policy
You can read about, and get the link to Rite Aid’s coupon policy HERE.
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Know The Lingo
by Save at Home Mommy at January 1, 2009 in Resources
In order to survive in the couponing world, there are a few abbreviations, etc. you should know!
Sunday Newspaper Inserts:
If a coupon can be found in a newspaper insert, it will be listed with the date the insert came out and then the name of the insert. Example: 3/2 SS means the coupon can be found in the Smart Source insert published on March 2nd.
SS=Smart Source
RP=Red Plum
P&G=Proctor and Gamble
GM= General Mills
Other Lingo You Should Know
Q, QP or cpn= Coupon
MQ, MFR or manu= Manufacturer’s Coupon
SC= store coupon
CC= competitor coupons
BOGO or B1G1= Buy One Get One (as in you buy one item and you get another item either FREE or at a discount)
OYNO or oyno= off your next order ( as in buy 2 boxes get a catalina coupon for $2 oyno)
wyb= when you buy (as in get a free candy bar wyb 2 cokes)
ymmv= your mileage may vary (meaning your final price will depend on your store’s price, cashiers etc.)
oop= out of pocket (the amount of money you actually have to spend)
$1/1= $1 off the purchase of 1 item
$2/2= $2 off the purchase of 2 items….you get the idea
Albies= Albertsons
WAGS= Walgreens
RR or rr= register rewards (Walgreen’s rewards coupons that print out at checkout that are for a certain amount off your next purchase)
SCR= Single Check Rebate (Rite Aid’s rebate program that allows you to submit your qualifying receipts for rebates all month long and request one check for them at the end of the month)
ECB’s= Extra Care Bucks- CVS’s rewards system that prints out on the bottom of your receipt. They are used like cash on your next transaction.
Catalina= the coupons that print out of the machine next to the register when you check out. Get more info HERE.
Rolling= using a reward generated from the purchase of an item to purchase more items. Sometimes this refers to “rolling” a reward generated from a specific product to buy the same product, which does not usually work. This is also used in situations like Walgreens, where you can “roll” a register reward from purchasing one item to purchase another item in a separate transaction, to keep your out of pocket expenses low!
Stacking= combining a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon for one item.
Peelies= the coupons on items in the store that you can peel off.
Tearpads= pads of coupons available in the store on displays or next to the product that you can tear off.
Hang tags= coupons that they hang around the top of products in the store such as wine bottles or laundry detergent.
Blinkies= coupons that are in little black boxes with red blinking lights on them in the stores.
MIR= Mail in Rebate
FAR= Free After Rebate
TMF= Try me FREE which is a kind of rebate that manufacturers put out allowing you to try their item and submit a rebate for the full amount of your purchase.
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Trouble Shooting Guide and FAQ’s
by Save at Home Mommy at January 1, 2009 in Resources
Scroll through to find solutions to common problems and frequently asked questions and answers.
I can’t print the Bricks coupons you have links to?
This can easily be solved by changing 2 small letters in the link to reflect the internet browser (internet explorer, firefox or safari) you are using. Get all the details HERE.
Why can’t I find coupons you have listed in a certain newspaper insert?
Newspaper coupons vary by region. Read more about this and how I deal with it HERE.
Do you buy a lot of stuff that you don’t use just because it is a great deal or you have a coupon?
No, absolutely not! The whole point of all that I do is to save money, not spend it on things that my family won’t use. Read more about this HERE.
Can I stay up to date without checking your site numerous times throughout the day?
Yes! There are several different options that can keep you from missing out on all the deals I post each day. You can read about them in detail HERE.
Find the answers to the following 4 commonly asked questions HERE.
It seems like there aren’t usually coupons for the items I would normally buy?
Can’t I save more if I just buy the generic store brand item than I would if I used the coupon to buy the name brand product (i.e safeway vs. del monte canned vegetables)?
If I’m running around from store to store trying to get the best deal rather than getting all my shopping done at one store aren’t I wasting time and gas?
Have you found that your coupon system saves you more money than shopping at Bulk Stores, for instance on paper towels, canned veggies, Pastaroni packs, spaghetti sauce?
HELP!
by Save at Home Mommy at January 1, 2009 in Resources
Click on the links below for more information!
CATALINA COUPON ISSUES-What is a Catalina and what happens if mine doesn’t print?
THE CAREGIVERS MARKETPLACE- Get rebates for products you already buy!
2009 COUPON INSERT SCHEDULE- Make sure you aren’t missing any
TARGET COUPON ISSUES -How to get your own copy of their policy and what to do when a cashier gives you a hard time.
BIRTHDAY FREEBIES- get free birthday gifts!
Getting Yourself Organized
by Save at Home Mommy at January 1, 2009 in Resources
Staying organized is super important in this coupon game! It not only allows you to get the best deals, it also helps make the whole process simpler and easier. You need to have a plan for how you handle the masses of coupons from newspaper inserts, magazines, blinkie boxes, mailers, tearpads and other resources. Below is the system I have found to work best for me. Tweak it, change it and make it work for you but I think the basics should work for most to keep you on track.
- Get the Sunday newspaper. This is your best source for coupons! Either pick one up at WalMart, some Dollar Stores or someplace else in your area that sells them for around $1.00 or get a subscription if you can find a good deal on one. In Bakersfield, I have found that the LA Times often has better and more coupons than the Californian.
- Have a place to store your newspaper inserts, magazines and weekly store ads. A small hanging file box with file folders should work great for most of you. I have recently moved to a file cabinet in my office since I needed the extra file space anyway. I have file labeled for Red Plum, Smart Source, P&G and Others as well as one in the front for that week’s store ads. I also keep all my All You Magazines in the back instead of clipping all the coupons out of them.
- Have a system for labeling and organizing your inserts. When I get my inserts from the newspaper on Sundays, I immediately clip any that I know I am likely to use and file them in my coupon binder. Then, I write the date on the front of the inserts with a marker and clip all like inserts together (if I got multiple papers that week). I have found that the small black clips that you squeeze open and closed work better than paperclips that were always falling off. I keep them filed in the appropriate folder with the newest in the front. These simple steps save me so much time when I need to locate a coupon.
- Have some sort of coupon organizer/binder that will work for you. You can check out the Save At Home Mommy Coupon Binder that is exactly like the one I use! It comes with a guide on how to set it up and use it to make your shopping trips much easier. I have found that a binder is best because I can keep my store ads, shopping lists, coupons and everything else I need all in one spot. I have found that there is not a good accordion organizer large enough to meet my needs and I like that the binder allows me to have as many coupons with me as I want and keeps them all neatly contained. It also gives me a place to keep all my coupon booklets, retail coupons, restaurant coupons and any other coupons I find all in one place. If I have my binder, I am ready to save!
- Have all the store loyalty cards for the stores in your town. These can save you so much money, even if you do nothing else! Keep them all on your key chain or in your wallet so they are always with you.
- Get a weekly schedule. Come up with a plan that works for you. I prefer to plan my trips at night when my girls are in bed and I am not distracted. Here is what I do each week:
Sunday- Purge out all expired coupons from my binder and put all coupons that will expire that week in a coupon section of its own.
Sunday- Clip all coupons out of the newspaper inserts that I know I will use. Write the date on, paper clip together and file the rest in my file box.
During the evenings- Plan my shopping for the week.
Weekend- Get my shopping done! Sometimes I do shopping in the evenings if there is a great deal I don’t want to miss out on but I like having a while to sort out the deals and get my trips organized without it being overwhelming.
These steps should get you well on your way to keeping all those little money making coupons organized and easily accessible so your shopping trips are well put together and less frazzled.
