Archive for November, 2009

It’s time to send in your expired coupons!  Last month we received so many coupons that we stuffed two large boxes full!  In fact, we ended up adopting a second overseas military base because we had so many!  Our amazing volunteer, Andrea, says her mail doesn’t fit in her box anymore!  What a great response!    Thank you to our readers and to our volunteer, Andrea!  It’s time again; those coupons are expiring!  Pull out all your expired, clipped coupons, DIVIDE THEM INTO FOOD & NON-FOOD, put them in labeled baggies to separate, and mail them to Andrea!
This month, NO MORE TOTALING.  It ended up being too big of a job for sum up the grand totals, so we’ll just let the military bases aproximate the totals based on weight. All you need to do is separate the categories.  You have one week to mail your coupons in!  Thank You!  More info on the Overseas Coupon Program below:

Did you know that overseas military members and their families can use expired coupons up to six months past their expiration? Families living in a far away country are often living on one income and money may be scarce. Let’s support our military by showing them some coupon love! KCL’s, we want to come together and pool our expired coupons to send to US military families in Japan!

Eligible Coupons:

* Do NOT send coupons that are over 30 days expired.
* Do NOT send store coupons.
* ALL manufacturer coupons are eligible: printable, blinkies, peelies (if that’s the way you roll), tear pads in addition to newspaper coupons– they must be Manufacturer Coupons.
* Coupons must be clipped

How do I send the Coupons?

* Separate your clipped coupons into two categories: Food and Non-Food
Most bases have 2 stores. One is called the “Commissary” which is a grocery store and the other is the PX or BX which is a department store. We therefore ask you to sort the coupons into “food” and “non-food” bundles so that they can more easily be placed in the correct venue once they arrive at the base.

* Label the Bundles

Try to use a baggie to separate your coupons instead of paper clips or rubber bands.

* What’s Food & Non-Food?

Here’s the rule of thumb: It’s food if it can be eaten by humans, is usually eaten by humans, and is normally eaten to provide calories. For example, dog & cat food would be “Non-Food,” but Ensure or Slim-Fast would be “Food.” Vitamins would be non-food. Chewing Gum and Mints are food.

* Is there a minimum Donation?

No! Please send any coupons you may have. We only ask that you mail them only once a month. It will just be easier business this way!

Here is a little bit of what Joanie and I feel like doing now that our site is mostly up and running!

Thanks for bearing with us while we got all this technical stuff figured out! All of our links, comments and tabs should be working again!

Barnes and Noble Cyber Monday Deals: 50% off Best Seller and 15% off item

Barnes & Noble is offering 50% off New York Times Bestseller Books Today November 30th Only. Plus you can use the code B3U9U7U to save an additional 15% off one item.

Also, Their Deal of the Day is 50% off Complete Series of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Go HERE for details.

Vista Print: 50% off Holiday Cards!!

Go now to save 50% on all Holiday Cards!
Prices start at $3.99 Plus Shipping!
Go HERE to browse cards

Thanks to Hip2Save for this Fun Deal!

Starting at 12:00 am CST at BuildABear.com you can get 5 Mini Animals for $5 each! There is a limit of 5 bears per customer, but if you spend $35 or more you qualify for free shipping with the code 94590 or use code 091241 to get $3 off a $15 purchase

Buy 3 Animals @ $5 each
Use the $3 Coupon Code:
Final Price: $12.00 for 3, Plus Shipping

Don’t forget, you can request that they don’t stuff your animals (in the comment section of your order) and then you can take your kids in FREE of charge to get them stuffed!

Thanks again Hip 2 Save!

I just scored this Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway with Engines! It’s part of Toys R Us’ Cyber Monday deals, and it’s only $20.99 (regularly $69.99).  Go HERE for the Thomas Deal!

Go HERE to check out all the Cyber Monday Deals-
and Hurry Quantities are limited!

‘Tis the season to stock up on batteries! Last year I was able to stock up on free batteries, and we have been enjoying them ALL YEAR LONG! I love not having to run Albertsons and pay full price when my husband realizes the DVD Player remote is out of batteries.  The only problem is deciding who has to run down to the basement to get new ones.

Here is a run down of this weeks battery deals:

Target

Rayovac Batteries $1.00 (available at Dollar Spot)
Use the $1/1 from SS 10/18 (regional coupon, but available on ebay)
Final Price: FREE

Staples

Duracell Batteries 20 Pack $12.99
Buy 1, Earn $12.99 in Staples Rewards
Also use the $.75/1 from SS 11/22
Final Price: $12.24 OOP, $12.99 to spend later!
Also! the ad says you can buy up to 2 per week!

Thanks Shannon!

Here is how the Rewards work:
Staples Rewards are mailed within 30 days of the end of the calendar quarter. Redeem your rewards any way you’d like – online at staples.com®, over the phone at 1-800-333-3330 or in any Staples store by the expiration date.  If you are not a Staples Reward member, you will need to sign up, before buying the batteries.

Rite Aid

Duracell CopperTop Batteries 40% off
Buy $15, Submit for $5 Single Check Rebate
Use the $2 off in ad coupon
Also use the $.75/1 from SS 11/22
Final Price: Will Vary

Fred Meyer, Smiths and Kroger Stores

Duracell Batteries:
Spend $10 on Duracell Batteries, Save $2 On Your Next Order
Spend $20 on Duracell Batteries, Save $5 On Your Next Order
Offer Valid 11/8/09-12/5/08
Spend $25 before in ad or manufacturer coupons!

Battery Coupons Currently Available:

• $.75/1  from SS 11/22 - Duracell CopperTop batteries, any 4-pack or larger AA or AAA or any size C, D, or 9V, or PowerPix and Ultra Advanced or Ultra Photo Lithium
• $0.50/1 from PG 11/1 - Duracell CopperTop batteries, any 4-pack or larger AA or AAA or any size C, D, or 9V, or PowerPix and Ultra Advanced or Ultra Photo Lithium (EXP 11/30)
• $1.50/1 from PG 11/1 - Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries with EasyTab, any 6-pack or larger (EXP 11/30)
• $1.00/1 from SS 11/15 - Energizer Batteries or Flashlight, any $1/1
• $1.00/1 – Energizer Product- (energizer.com)
• $1.00/1 (IE) – Energizer Product – (bricks.coupons.com)
• $1.00/1 (FF) – Energizer Product – (bricks.coupons.com)
• $1.00/1 from SS 10/18 - Rayovac Alkaline or Hearing aid Battery

Do you know of any other battery deals?