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I was constantly seeing posts that begin with “ISO.” At first I thought this was a new product, until a kind couponer explained it meant “in search of.” Thus began my quest for coupons. My problem: by the time I received the coupons I was in search of, the right sale was over and the coupons would expire before the next sale cycle! Frustrated and krazy for great deals, I was determined to find more coupons and fast. That’s when I found online printable coupons!

I fell in love at once! I had wonderful coupons at my disposal, fresh off the printer. The ink hadn’t even dried before I began clipping, but my bliss was short-lived when it became apparent that I could only print TWO coupons. Now, some may say “Be happy with two!” But every hardcore couponer knows that when there is a super deal out there, maximizing your quantity is a MUST!

The exciting part: One day I discovered how I could get past this limit of 2.

This particular deal was on Pillsbury Crescent Rolls. The store was running a 2/$3.00 sale and I needed 8 cans. The printable coupon was $0.75/2, and seeing as my store doubles coupons, I would get $1.50/2, making each can $0.75! The store was also running a special where, if you bought 10 qualifying items, you would get an additional $0.50 off EACH item. This made each can $0.25! I had a similar coupon for Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, so I had no problem reaching my 10 items, but I needed TWO more coupons for those Crescent Rolls!

While looking through the Target coupons I had just printed, I saw something that made my adrenaline flow like the day I met my fiance! I think I would have passed out if I hadn’t been sitting down. Mixed in with the Target coupons were manufacturer coupons…the same $0.75/2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls that I had just printed TWO of. I quickly hit the print button, and now there were THREE!

But the Diva of Deals in me had to take it to the next level. I went back into the Target q-bank and pushed print again. My heart was racing as I went to the printer…could this be true? Was it possible that I had found a way to print FOUR of the same coupons? Lo and behold, it printed! I did it! I clipped those coupons and raced out the door to my deal destination!

Thinking this was a glitch, I tried this same strategy on January 1st. To my delight, I was again able to print two like coupons from my online site, and two of the same manufacturer coupons from the Target site, making a total of four like manufacturer printable coupons. This time it was four $1.00/2 Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios.

I have seen recent posts asking how you can tell a manufacturer coupon from a Target coupon before printing them. To my knowledge, there is no way. You just have to “clip” and print, and see what you get. Thank goodness for KCL! The KCL printable coupon database tells you whether the target.com coupons are manufacturer or not.  If it’s a target store coupon, the database states, ‘target coupon.’  All other coupons on the database are manufacturer coupons unless otherwise noted.

I have seen some couponers upset that Target sneaks in manufacturer coupons. This motivated me to share my secret! I want everyone to know that printing these coupons does not go against your limit of two from other sites. Happy couponing!

This has been a guest post by Robin from Stoughton, MA
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What’s on your Christmas wish list this year?   What about a $500 shopping spree and a trip to the grocery store with Heather and me?   Okay, okay–we know you just want the cash, and you’re only willing to put up with us in order to get it!

The Krazy Coupon Lady has partnered with TLC for a special one-time Ultimate Shopping Spree Giveaway!  One lucky winner will receive:

Heather and I will be your personal shoppers, trainers, and couponing-boot-camp instructors for an entire day!  Don’t worry–no push-ups.  The shopping trip will be shot by a TLC camera crew and featured on TLC.com!    You’ve got until the end of the year to enter.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Get yourself over to TLC.com.
2. Enter your name and email address and click ‘Submit’ for a chance to win!
3. Choose whether you’d like to share the sweepstakes with any of your friends via email, Facebook or Twitter!   If your friend wins, you get cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcakes!
4. You can enter once per valid email address through December 31st, 2011!  Winner will be announced January 3rd.

French’s Brown Mustard is on price cut for only $1.00 at Target through Feb 5th!

French’s Spicy Brown Mustard, 12 oz (reg $1.39) $1.00
Use $1.00/1 French’s Spicy Brown Mustard from SS 11/7
or use $0.75/1 French’s Spicy Brown Mustard, 12 oz or 18 oz from SS 1/23
or $0.50/1 – French’s Mustard, any – (frenchs.com)
Final Price: as low as Free

If you didn’t receive the $1.00/1 coupon from SS 11/7, you can buy some from Collectable Coupons, $0.09 each.

Thanks, Totally Target!

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Run over to No More Rack where you can get Designer ties for just $1 a piece! With Shipping at $2 per item you can get each tie for just $3!  These would make great Valentine’s gifts for the men in your life (sons, husband, brothers, dads.)  Get over there fast as the best deals sell out quick!

You will also get a $10 credit to use on a $20 purchase, just for signing up!  So go now!

Hotness!I love this coupon!

$1.00/1 – Kraft 2% Milk Singles – (bricks.coupons.com)

Use at Safeway for this deal:

Kraft Singles Cheese $1.99

with in ad coupon
$1.00/1 – Kraft 2% Milk Singles – (bricks.coupons.com)

Final Price: $0.99

Every woman is allowed to have a little secret to help her look fabulous!  If you’re expecting or just had a baby, this giveaway is for you!
Win The Belly Blaster by Wink Belly Bands
a $89.99 value

Muffin top be gone! If you want the ultimate post-pregnancy compression garment, look no further. Seamless under clothing, offering TWO LAYERS of silky medical compression material, the Wink Belly Wraps™ postnatal belly wrap provides compression and support during your first 8 weeks of postpartum recovery.

Simply leave a comment below to be entered in the giveaway!  You’ve got 24 hours to enter and the winner will be notified via email!

Run over to No More Rack where they have an Iso Ceramic Flat Iron on Sale for just $21!  If you still have your $10 credit then you can get this shipped to your door for $13!  At this price, its worth buying a back up! They also have Guitar Hero for DS for just $7 and Invicta watches for $51!

Go here to sign up and get your credit.

Update: The site is getting hammered, so try back if you can’t get through right away

Head on over to Living Social where you can get a $20 Amazon gift card for only $10- plus you get $5 for joining, so only $5 after the credit!

• You will need to Go HERE first
• Then click Sign In and create an account
• Now click Buy Now on the left and check out!

Hurry, this deal WILL NOT last long!

Photo Credit: Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey

I think it should be the goal of all of us Krazy Coupon Ladies, whether Veteran or Virgin, to make sure our checkers are excited to see us, rather than dreadful. How do we do that, you ask? Let me explain.

DON’T BE A SHELF CLEARER: Checkers will be more friendly to you if you aren’t the reason they are going to have to explain to all the other customers that they are out of a certain product. While I think it is the stores responsibility to stay stocked, we as krazy coupon ladies can take advantage of knowing about sales before they happen. My favorite thing to do when I find out about a sale that I want to stock up on, is to GO IN and SPECIAL ORDER. You can’t pay in advance, but you can order the amount you need, and you can avoid all the guilt for clearing a shelf. Also, if you are willing to chance it, you can go the last day of the sale or you could make several little trips after their freight days. More about special ordering HERE.

OVERAGE: At most stores, checkers like to be “Blissfully Ignorant” about Overage. Stores aren’t losing money when overage is given because they get reimbursed for the amount of the coupon, but they are a business, so of course if they catch it, they’d rather keep it than give it to you. Don’t demand (or expect) overage, and Don’t point it out if you do get it. Simple enough, right?

SMILE: Okay, this is dumb- but when you run into a problem make sure the first thing you do is smile. Then, nicely explain how you understand the policy to be, maybe offer a solution and then hand over your printed policy. Also, don’t be afraid to nicely ask for a manager for some clarification. But stay nice and always smile! It works wonders, I promise!

COMPLIMENT and RAVE: My favorite checker at my Albertsons is a young guy who doesn’t work too many hours each week, so when I luck out and see him, I get excited. One night I told him that he was my favorite checker, and he perked up. He said ” Well I would love more hours, do you mind filling out this form, and telling my boss how much you like me??” Of course, I would love to see him get more hours, so I obliged. The next time I saw him, he came over to me while I was still shopping and thanked me for passing along kind words about him to his boss. He told me he would love to help me if I ever needed anything and that he really appreciated it. If our checkers like us, they will bend over backwards to make sure our experience is pleasant. A little compliment goes a long way.

Here are the Twenty Winners from our Cents of Style Giveaway. Thanks to all who entered!!
Winners have been notified via email!

Lisa who said I get the emails. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK FINDING GREAT DEALS FOR EVERYONE!!!
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Don’t forget, January is Cents of Style’s Clearance Month. They have over half of their product at 40% off (and their original prices are SUPER low, so these deals are HOT)… Shoes for as low as $14! Jewelry from $6!

So, 40% off their already LOW prices, free shipping and an additional 10% off. Now, that’s Krazy!!

Now through 1/23, Edible Arrangements is offering a box of Chocolate Dipped Fruit for only $10.00!  This is a $25.00 value.
Must be picked up in store.

Go Here to find a location near you.

Thanks She Saved