- I am new and don’t know how to shop at CVS or Walgreens?
My favorite resource for people who want to learn how to shop at Walgreens and CVS is this Drugstore Primer that Chief Family Officer put together. I highly recommend it.
- I don’t understand all of these acronyms.
Learning the coupon lingo is very easy. Here’s a simple explanation of what most of the acronyms mean:
ECB = Extra Care Buck.
ESR = Walgreens EasySaver Catalog
WYB = When you Buy
BOGO = Buy one Get one free
FAR = Free After Rebate
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
IVC = Instant Value Coupon at Walgreens. Walgreens store coupon.
MIR = Mail In Rebate
SCR: Single Check Rebate
OYNO = On Your Next Order
OOP = Out of Pocket.
RP = Red Plum insert
SS = Smartsource insert
P&G = Procter and Gamble insert
WT = Winetag is a coupon that can usually be found hanging from the neck of wine bottles, hence the name.
CAT = A cat is a catalina coupon that prints at check out. It can be for $$ off a certain product or for $$ off your next order.
- How do you get so many coupons?
Here are some ways you can get multiple coupon inserts. You can also use a coupon clipping service.
For internet printable coupons you can usually print two of them. Once you print the first one hit the back button in your browser and you should be able to print another one.
- I need help organizing my coupons.
Here is some help in organizing and clipping your coupons.
- I can’t print any coupons.
Most times you can solve this problem by switching browsers. if you are using Firefox, try using Internet Explorer. If you are using Internet Explorer try using Firefox to print your coupon.
- Can I use a coupon for baby wipes on diapers? Can I use a coupon for something other than what the wording of the coupon states?
Here are my thoughts on this matter.
- My Register Reward didn’t print can I do?
There are a few reasons why your RR didn’t print: you bought an item that was not eligible for the deal (type or size), the catalina machine was off, the RR deal had ended already or not started yet. If you bought the right item, the catalina machine was on and you bought during the correct offer period then you can do two things:
1) Contact the Catalina company at 1-888-8 coupons. Explain your situation and they should be able to send you the information you need to get your RR in the mail.
2) Return the product and surrender any RRs that may have printed. Then rebuy the item at another register.
Hi! I am Mercedes and this is my blog Common Sense with Money! Helping other people live better, spend less, and save more is something I am very passionate about. I combine simple frugal living tips and smart shopping techniques to help moms across the U.S. become better home economists. Thank you for visiting my blog.
How do you report a really big freebie that is coming up? We are getting ready to do a race for 5000 Likes on our fb fanpage.. in return we are going to do a 3 day vacation for every 5th person.
HOW DO YOU UNSUBSCRIBE FROM YOUR EMAILS??????
I do not see an UNSUBSCRIBE buttton or message anywhere.
Isn’t it law that you have to offer this within your website / email?
Renee,
There is an unsubscribe link at the very button at the newsletter. However some email providers “clip” the messsage and you need to click to see it as a webpage in order to see the unsubscribe link.
Mercedes
I cant find your email. Here is a deal your readers will enjoy:
This book will be free May 2 -3.
It retails at $14.27.
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Is there a way for me to see all my local sales based on my zip code? I like to use this site the only problem I have come across is that some of the sales listed here are not in my local stores. Please assist on ways around this.
Thank you
Amy
AAAck! where do you enter the code?
I couldn’t find your email, but I wanted to let you know about a great book that is on amazon as a free kindle download.
http://www.amazon.com/Prelude-Reveille-Vietnam-Awakening-ebook/dp/B0067TTRUM/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
Is there a way to more quickly “jump” to a specific page by clicking a specific page number or am I stuck scrolling and clicking on the “older posts” link all the time to find the older pages? (I find this quite time consuming when searching for recent/past deals or whenever the orignal page I am on needs to be reset for some reason or another … I find myself having to re-start back at the 1st page). Perhaps there’s a trick I’m missing? Thanks!
Hi Bill,
Yes, I guess you could change the number to the page number you wish to go to on the web address of the page. For example from http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/page/2/ to http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/page/3/
I have never had this request particularly and I can see if adding page numbers at the bottom of the blog can be done. I have seen it on other blogs but they are usually on another platform. I am not sure if the platform I use (wordpress) offers that option but I will look into it.
Also, you can use the drop down menus to find categories faster. At the bottom there is also a “tag” map to help you find deals faster too.
Hope this helps,
Mercedes
Hi, I have an online gift store that I would like to submit a coupon for. My website is http://www.familymadememories.com. The coupon code I have is XMASNOW to receive 10% off the order. If you could post the coupon I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time.