Centsable Andersons

Newspapers!
Well, the first and obvious answer is of course, in the Sunday newspaper. The common Sunday coupon inserts are RedPlum (RP) and Smartsource (SS). Usually on the first Sunday of the month, a Proctor and Gamble (P&G) insert will be included.

Coupons are regional. For example, Pensacola often gets “better” and higher dollar coupons than we do in Mobile. For example, in the past few months we have seen Pensacola get a $3 off Snuggle coupon that we didn’t get. We have seen Pensacola get $2.50 off Finish (aka Electrasol) coupon that Mobile did not get. Now, you have two options. Drive to Pensacola (some locations in Foley-including Publix in Fairhope- offer the paper, too). Or purchase them online. Some great sites to purchase coupons are:

Ebay, TheCouponClippers, Couponsthingsbydede

IF you are buying off of ebay, make sure to see how quickly you will get your coupons and check the expiration date. Usually, you will want that coupon for a current weekly sale. I advise buying any coupons on that Sunday. Honestly, any later than that and you run the risk of not getting your coupons until after a sale is over. You also run the risk of the seller selling out of the coupons.

Is it worth buying a coupon? Yes! It truly can be! Especially if you are paying a few dollars to save up to $10-$20!


Manufacturer’s Websites
I am always amazed at how few people have written their favorite manufacturer! Many companies LOVE to hear from their consumers. Think of what you use. Think of what you would like to use but maybe cannot afford. Write that company a short email of praise or mention you are curious about their product. If you feel comfortable, ask if they have any coupons they can send you. Honestly, most of my emails were simple praise and thank you notes. We have saved so much from coupons sent to us. Besides, who doesn’t like mail?? Occasionally, we will just get a thank you. Sometimes we have to hear the dreaded words “NO, we do not just give out coupons”. Shrug it off and write someone else!

Also, sign up for different manufacturer emails. We use one of our side email addresses for this (just be sure to check it often!). A lot of companies and brands will send weekly or monthly email updates, recipes and random news. Occasionally in these emails, they will also send you a coupon just for being on their email list. We recommend printing this out quickly and saving it. Often, if you save the email for later, the item will go on sale and guess what? All prints for that coupon are GONE!

Member Sites
These are sites that you become a member of in exchange for spreading the word about products, trying products, getting free samples and reviewing products. These are all free! What is great are the coupons you get from being a member of these sites. Most of the coupons are for free items. We’ve even been given extra coupons to email, print or give to our friends and family. Join these today!

Vocalpoint, Startsampling, Kraft Food, Pssst.generalmills.com


Internet Prints
Internet prints are all over the internet. As mentioned above, you can often find coupons on a manufacturer’s website to print off. Also, Smartsource and RedPlum have sites to print from, too! These coupons reset at the beginning of each month. Sometimes we get new ones and sometimes they give us the same one to be able to print. Typically at sites like these, you can only print once from each computer.

Now, if you have been directed to a site like RedPlum or Coupons.com and cannot find a coupon mentioned, try a different zip code. Oh yes, your read that right! Just like Sunday coupons are regional, so can IP coupons. We check 90210. It’s silly, but works. Also, feel free to ask other online couponers what zip code they are using. We are all in this together!

Before you learn this lesson the hard way, let us warn you. Do NOT print every single coupon offered on these sites. It will become an overwhelming mess quickly. Besides, you probably will not want, need or use every single coupon on there anyway.

You will also come across brick coupons. You can look at the list of current brick coupons to stay up to date. If you are sent to a link to use a Bricks coupon, be patient. First print the coupon. BUT WAIT! Click back three times. Woohoo! You now have that coupon TWICE!

Blinkies, Tearpads, Peelies and Books
What is a blinkie? Have you ever noticed those little red or black machines hanging on a shelf as
you shop? The spit out little coupons and have a blinking light and usually go beep beep as you pull
a coupon out. Take a few, but please don’t be greedy. Taking every single one is just rude.

Tearpads are found in several places. One location is hanging off of a shelf. When we are shopping anywhere with food, we always check the chips aisle. For some reason, this is a popular location for them. Check out displays. You know those big beer displays you always walk by? You can sometimes find GREAT tearpad coupons them! Next time you stop for some gas and a drink, check the gas station out! You can find tearpads on their displays, shelves and sometimes in their drink coolers! Tear you off some coupons, but again, please do not take them all.

Peelies are coupons found on the items and can be peeled off. Now, there is a great debate in the coupon world regarding coupons. Should you peel and steal or leave it and miss a deal? There are two sides as always on this subject. If you take it, knowing you will use it, knowing it is on sale somewhere else or will be, you save! Of course, then if you do, you are taking that savings from whoever is actually buying the item the peelie is on. Some consider taking a peelie off of an item without buying that item, stealing. Others call is fair grounds.

Books are awesome! Books are pamphlets with information and coupons found in them. Publix has books that it gives out. As usual, these are regional. Sometimes our Publix gets the books, sometimes they do not. Walgreens also has their own coupon books they put out. Some are monthly books, some are specific like a Diabetes magazine. You can also find manufacturer books in other stores, too. Once again, check out those displays!

Magazines are a great place to find coupons, too! Next time you are flipping through pay attention to the advertisements. You never know where you are going to see a coupon! Also, start buying ALL YOU magazine. This magazine is full of coupons and is often listed in the coupons needed for sales. We never miss an issue, and sometimes buy two. ALL YOU can only be found at WalMart or you can get a subscription

Store Coupons are different from a manufacturer’s coupon. A store coupon is obviously distributed by the store and can actually be used with a manufacturer coupon. Target, Publix, Walgreens, RiteAid and CVS all have store coupons. These can be found on the store’s websites.

Restaurant.com has an AWESOME deal right now!
Save 70% Off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Cert. + receive $15 Off ProFlowers order. Use code MOM and pay $3 thru 5/9/10.

Treat your mom, your wife or hey, be like me and treat yourself!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these fun activities along the Gulf Coast!

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS: THE CELEBRATION TOUR 2010
25-minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank Engine; a meeting with Sir Topham Hatt; storytelling; live music; building with Mega Bloks; and more. Sat & Sun, Apr 24& 25, May 1 & 2, 8 & 9) Wales West Light Railway (13670 Smiley St, Silverhill) $18 (ages 2 and up) Contact: 866-468-7630 www.waleswest.com

CATHEDRAL SQUARE GALLERY 15TH ANNIVERSARY
Works by more than 60 local artists, including several members of The CSG Photography Salon, hosted by Michael Mastro. Cathedral Square Gallery (612 Dauphin St) Through Sun, May 30. Tue – Sat, 11 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 11 – 3 PM.
Contact: 251-694-0278 www.cathedralsquaregallery.com

MARKET ON THE SQUARE - WITH ART & CRAFT MARKET
Locally grown produce, seafood, beef, honeys, breads, pastas, cheeses, plants, handcrafted goods for kitchen and home; arts and crafts; live music; games and other activities. City of Mobile’s Neighborhood & Community Services. Sat, May 1, 15, 29; Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; 7:30 - 11 AM. Cathedral Square (downtown Mobile, bounded by Dauphin, Jackson, Conti and Claiborne Sts)
Contact: 251-208-7443 www.ncsmobile.org

KEEP MOBILE BEAUTIFUL’S 22ND ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUPHelp pick up litter (on your own or with a team) and keep Mobile beautiful. KMB will supply a special clean up kit with GLAD Trash Bags, gloves, safety vests and litter grabbers. Select a location and time for your cleanup; call KMB (251-208-6029) to reserve your kit; pick up your kit and complete a registration form (or request one from csmoke@mobilearts.org) at KMB. (1451 Government St) Through May 31.
Contact: 251-208-6029

BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS WALK
Help raise awareness of the dangers of Traumatic Brain Injury while helping support local services provided by The Alabama Head Injury Foundation. Donations of any amount are welcome and will be collected at the Walk. Location: Cottage Hill Park-Start/End Time: 9:00am, 12:00pm
Contact: Melissa Slater-251-776-8863 or mslater@usouthal.edu

Pensacola Crawfish Festival
April 30, 2010 - May 2, 2010 www.fiestaoffiveflags.org
Location: Bartram Park Phone: 850-433-6512
Celebrating the Cajun influence in the community with one of the largest crawfish boils in Florida. Bringing a little of the Louisiana bayou to the three-day festival patrons enjoy great music straight from the bayous of Louisiana.

Wet & Wild Festival
May 1, 2010 Times: 9am-4pm
http://www.wetandwildfestival.com
Location: Johnson Beach & Big Lagoon State Park Phone: 850-492-4660
The Johnson Beach Celebration is the kickoff to the county's Celebrate Escambia Waterway Program. A celebration of the anniversary of a day long family friendly Wet & Wild event at Johnson’s Beach. This is the 2 nd year for this event and there will be demonstrations in fun interpretive programs, nature hikes, geochaching, canoeing, kayaking, surfing and more!

The Pirates of Pensacola: the Curse of Tristan de Tuna
April 2, 2010 - June 18, 2010 Times: 6:30pm pirates website
Location: Pensacola Visitor Center Phone: 850-435-0914
Admission: $20 adults, $5 children (10 and under)
Shiver ye timbers this spring Matey, with our crew of scalawags. The Red Trolley set sail on the seas of adventure. Our ancient map will guide us to a pirate's trove of hidden treasure. Along the way we'll face rival pirates, find clues and learn the Secrets to the Seven Seas.

During our voyage, you'll learn how to tie a proper bandana, wear an eye patch and, aye, a hook. The better you blend in with the pirates, the safer you'll be. Bring your favorite pirate gear along and come early to get your tattoo applied by a comely pirate lass. An evening on the high seas would not be complete without traditional pirate fare. Chef Crossbones has prepared a tasty sampler of hard tack, shish kabobs and a rare sea octopus marinated in brine.

Ocean Springs Renaissance Festival
May 1, 2010 (Saturday) to May 2, 2010 (Sunday)
1425 Porter Avenue - Freedom Field
Ocean Springs, MS
Admission $5.00 Donation Accepted for Habitat for Humanity.
High quality, unique family oriented event. Full armour Joust by World reknown "Knights of Valour" from Canada, the famous Faerie Garden, sword fighting, medieval dancing, royal petting zoo, blacksmith, puppet shows, Medieval Village, games,dances, and Celtic musical venues. Period dress welcomed but not required

THE GREAT ALABAMA HOMECOMING
May 1, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Saturday) 5 Rivers Alabama's Delta Resource Center
30945 Five Rivers Boulevard off Battleship Parkway Spanish Fort, AL
Homecoming Day in the City of Spanish Fort will also be held May 1, 2010, in conjunction with Spanish Fort’s Delta Woods & Waters Expo. At that time, we will unveil a new historical marker which designates Spanish Fort as the "GATEWAY TO THE DELTA". Whether you’re a native Alabamian or have never visited, some 215 towns are rolling out the red carpet during the Great Alabama Homecoming. Practically every weekend from mid-March through mid-December, towns all over Alabama are staging their special Homecoming celebrations. It’s all part of The Year of Small Towns & Downtowns as we celebrate the joy of living among friends and families at a slower pace. Get reacquainted with old friends or make new ones. Come and learn the true meaning of Sweet Home Alabama. It just won't be the same without you!
For more information, please call Donna Dunning at Spanish Fort City Hall, 251-626-4884, or go to our website at city of spanish fort website.


THE BEE HIVE’S GIGANTIC SPRING INDOOR YARD AND BAKE SALE Government Street United Methodist Church 901 Government Street @ Broad, Street Saturday, MAY 1 - 7AM-Noon, Lots of Children’s and Adult Clothes, Toys, Treasures, Plants, Baked Goodies

Dauphin Island United Methodist Women's Annual Fish Fry Saturday May 1, 2010 Fish Dinners served from 11 AM to 2 PM Adults $7.95 ----- Children (12 & under) $ 4.00Bake Sale & Yard Sale 8 AM to 2 PM


Benefit Yard Sale for the Saving Grace Home for Women Saturday May 1st @ 7 a.m. - 12 23790 Highway 90 past the Elsanor School approx 6 miles from 59 call 251-946-3355 for more info or directions!


Have an event you want us to mention? Comment below or email us at centsableandersons @ gmail.com (no spaces of course!)

I knew better, but for whatever reason I waited to go back last night to buy the $.39/lb chicken leg quarters. And of course, they were out! I spoke to several people who show different Food World stores and they had the same problem. IF you go to Food World and your store is out, BE SURE TO ASK FOR A RAINCHECK! What?! A rainchek? Oh yes! I got a raincheck on the leg quarters and the strawberries without having to make the $15 obligatory purchase at that moment. Plus, the manager I spoke with said the rainchecks are good for two weeks. Be sure to get yours!

Also, while shopping, be on the lookout for the following coupons I found at Food World:

$1/1 package of frozen Tyson Individually Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (this coupon has a picture of the Tyson Chicken PLUS a picture of a Miller Lite Bottle because it is "compliments of Miller Lite" exp 7/31/10
$1 off Eggs or Produce when you purchase Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon exp 7/31/10
$2 Mail in Rebate when you buy any one KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce and Kingsford Charcoal (we'll definitely use this one between Summer and the AWESOME charcoal/meat coupons we have) exp 6/30/10
Buy any one Claussen Sweet Pickle Relish and save $.55 on any one Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs package exp 11/30/10
Save $1 instantly on the purchase of a deli tray (hangtag on bottle of wine) exp 4/30/10 (USE TODAY!!)
Save $2 instantly on purchase of Coca-Cola 12 pck, 8 pck, or ANY other coca-cola product and 1 Nabisco Crackers (6oz-16oz) exp 5/14/10
Save $1 on combined purchase of 1 twinpack bottles or 2 2-Liters bottles or 1 multi-pack bottles of Coca-Cola AND $4 or more purchase from the deli, frozen, meat or produce department This coupon is a Coke coupon with Spanish on it, too. exp 9/30/10
Save $.55 when you buy any 2 boxes (5.5oz) or cups (2oz) of KRAFT Cheesy Explosion, Any Variety exp 8/31/10

Have a question about something you've seen on our blog? Would you like us to do a review giving our honest opinion? Shoot us an email!

Email: centsableandersons@gmail.com
Facebook: Centsable Andersons

We often get asked if we can manage to eat a decent, filling meal with the items we stockpile. Here's what we're feating on tonight, all prepared from our pantry.

Assorted Bone In Pork Chops 4.49 for a package of 5
Ken's Marinade .89 after coupon @ Publix
Betty Crocker Au Gratin .30 (.60 a box, used just one package)
Lima Beans $1

Cost to feed the family tonight? 6.68 plus tax. Not bad for an enjoyable meal at home!

Rite Aid is proud to be introducing our wellness+ program, which offers everything you expect from a rewards card, plus much more.

The wellness+ program will be available nationally beginning this Sunday, April 18th, 2010! If you haven't joined already, enroll online now to start saving and earning points towards bigger benefits.

And upon completing the card enrollment process and activating your online account entitles you to $5 off your next purchase of $25.

Everyday Benefits
As a wellness+ member, you can earn great money-savings rewards including:

•Member only pricing
•10% off Rite Aid Brand products every day
•24/7 access to a pharmacist when you call 1-800-RITEAID

PLUS, the more you shop and spend at Rite Aid the closer you get to earning even bigger savings and benefits from Rite Aid, including:

•Health certificates
•Shopping passes
•Up to 20% off non-prescription purchases

Join the wellness+ program today and get ready to save!

We've got LOTS of coupons to share with you! Looking to do a painting project soon?You definitely want these:
Click for Sherwin Williams Coupons
SAVE $4 On CS Soft Woven 3 Pack Roller COVERS 9' X 3/8'Available @ SHERWIN- WILLIAMS stores
BUY 1 GET 1 Sherwin-Williams .4 MIL PLASTIC DROP CLOTH 9' X 12'. Available at SHERWIN- WILLIAMS stores.
SAVE 25% ON PAINTS AND STAINS. Available at SHERWIN- WILLIAMS stores.

Get a $1.50/1 Wholly Guacamole any size pkg exp 12/31/10 for signing up on their site.

Need an oil change? Firestone has an$18.99 Kendall Synthetic Blend Oil Change + free 4 tire rotations. Get it here

Happy Savings!

We are (slowly) working on some changes around here to make things easier to read and find. We won't be posting as frequently on here or on Facebook while these changes are being made! Be patient and wait until you see what we've been up to!

Let's face it, no matter how many groceries we have, how big a stockpile of food, or even if we have leftovers ready and waiting, going out to eat still happens. Heck, it is always a welcome treat! We always get asked don't we get tired of eating at home? Well, yes, occasionally. Everyone loves to eat out at some point, and let's face it, it makes date night just a bit more special!!

So how, do you save money and still get to at out? Coupons of course! (Girl, I can find a coupon for almost anything I want if I truly set out to do so.) So, were do you find these elusive restaurant coupons?

Walgreens’ promotional incentive is Register Rewards aka RR. RRs are coupons (money to us!) that print out when you purchase certain items at Walgreens. RRs do expire, so make sure to keep up with dates on them.

You can find out what the best RR deals are by checking online ahead of time or waiting and look in the Sunday advertisement. The key is to find free after RRs or find RRs deals with coupons that make them free-cheap. For example: Dove Deodorant on sale for 99cents and I get $1 RR for it, it is like getting it for free. Another example: Bayer Glucose Monitors on sale for $20, I have a $30 coupon (it will be adjusted to fit the sale price) and earn $10 RR. The monitor was free after coupon plus I made $10 in RR! That is a money maker. Of course, I don’t need these, so I donate them to our church.

To earn more RRs, you have to do multiple transactions. When you buy one of the RRs items, you only earn RRs once, as in per transaction. So, I buy one, Bobby buys one. We may go to a few stores just to stock up on a particular item for free-cheap.

Walgreens does allow stacking. Remember, this is using one Walgreens coupon with one manufacturer coupon for more savings. Count your items and your coupons before you check out. You must have the same amount of items as you do coupons. If you need a filler item, look for cheap candy, cups, pencils, etc.

Also, be sure to hand over manufacturer coupons over first and all Walgreens coupons last. For some reason, if you hand the Walgreens over first, it won’t stack coupons. If this happens, you will get the dreaded beep and “sorry, it isn’t taking this coupon”. Another thing to make a note of is that you can’t use a RR to purchase the same item. Example: Remember that Dove Deodorant we got for free after RR? I cannot use the Dove Deodorant RR to purchase another Dove Deodorant.

What do I buy with RRs then? There are two things I use my RRs for. Sometimes, I roll the RRs. Rolling RRs means I save this week’s RRs and use them to purchase next week’s RRs deals. It is possible to just pay with RR every week once you get good at this.

I personally use the majority of mine at Publix. See, RRs are actually manufacturer coupons. Publix takes all of them because they, too, can be reimbursed by the manufacturer. That is the true secret to getting my grocery bill so low each week. Again, keep up with the dates on these because neither Walgreens nor Publix will accept these once they expire.


Questions? Feel free to email us at centsableandersons@ gmail.com (no spaces).

Babies R Us is having a month of March events you are going to LOVE!

Breastfeeding 101
Basics of Breastfeeding Workshop
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 6:30pm
Ready, set, PUMP! Get the scoop on breastfeeding and all of the great sure to make it easy to feed naturally. Sponsored by Medela.

SUPER Baby Shower
Saturday, March 13th 12pm-3pm
We're hosting a baby shower for all expectant moms, as well as their family and friends. Come learn about the must-have products for every Mom's baby registry, valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower, plus enjoy great savings and giveaways.

Buckle Up and Boogie
Car Seat Workshop
Tuesday, March 23rd 6:30pm
There's no wiggle vroom when it comes to safety! You'll learn how to choose and use a car seat to keep baby safe...with rules of the road provided by Safe Kids Worldwide. Sponsored by Graco

PLUS for those of you too tired to shop (Girls, I remember how bad my swelled up!), you can shop online and get free shipping on orders of $100 or more.