The mystery behind printable q's...

I am always being asked questions about what is ok and not ok when it comes to printable coupons. I thought I'd make it easy and break it down for everyone...

1. The general rule for printable coupons is "2" coupons per computer. Manufacturer's set it up this way for us so that "Coupon Sites" will automatically lock us out after we have printed "2" coupons on each computer. I always try to hit my browser "Back" button a third time just to make sure the limit is really "2" and sometimes I score a third coupon... love that!

2. If the coupon is a "pdf" file, you can print the coupon multiple times. TOTALLY OK TO DO IT... unless otherwise specified by the coupon or the manufacturer.You will know it's a "pdf" when you start to print and your computer print screen comes up instead of being redirected to a "Coupon Site".

3. It is fraud to make copies of printable coupons. Period. If you print your limit for the number of PC's you have in your home, then you have reached your personal limit for your home. It's ok to have a friend PRINT them for you and give them to you, but ILLEGAL to make a photocopy of the coupon. Photocopied coupons make retailers HATE couponers. It ruins the couponing experience for everyone who honestly coupons. Printable coupons are tracked by the IP address on the coupon ( a unique code specific to your coupon and your PC). If you think that it's "OK" to just do it one time, it's not. It's fraud. Plain and simple.

I hope this answers some questions that you may have about printable coupons. If you find that you are always in need of more coupons, or can never seem to find the q you want here are a few ideas:

1. Try ebay.com It's a great way to hunt down a mystery coupon or buy a bunch at one time.

2. Head on over here and search her site... there are tons of other sites as well.

3. Start a "Coupon Train". It's a great way to get some really good coupons from friends and family.

Always remember to be honest when couponing. All it takes is one person to ruin it for everyone with these big retailers.

Free Batteries @ Ingles again this week!!!

Ingles has the Rayovac 4-pack Alkaline Batteries 5/$5 this week. To sweeten this up even more, Rayovac just reset their FB coupon and you can print a $1/1 q (twice per computer) and score ya some free batteries!!!!! The batteries that Ingles has on sale are a little bit stronger than the Walmart Rayovacs that are priced @ $.97 everyday.

Brag Spot....

This is what Nicole got on her FIRST RITE AID RUN EVER! What a great trip! She paid $6.52 oop and ended up with $12 in Up+Rewards! Not bad for a first timer.

Look what came in the mail!!!

I got a really good "prize" today.......

The card read: "Congratulations, you were selected in the P&G Right at Home Giveaway" Yay!!!! I love full-size FREE stuff.

Rite Aid Brag Spot Time....

So I did a sweet Rite Aid run today. This is what I got for $2.73 oop and I ended up with $19 in Up+Rewards. (Not all items are pictured because I gave some of it away already)

* 28 Right Guard deos

* 3 Colgate toothpastes (not pictured)

* 2 packs of Huggies diapers

* 8 bottles of Herbal Essence shampoo and conditioner

What a deal!!!! Have you gone to Rite Aid this week??? What did you get?

Tanger Outlet Gift Certficate Code...

Tanger outlets has posted the link for the $50 gc for just $25! They did it last night, so hurry on over to their FB page and log into your FB page from the site. Put your info in and they will email you the code to redeem your certificate. The site will only be up until 11:59est tonight, so hurry!!!

Free Right Guard and Free Herbal Essence @ Rite Aid!!

Woohoo!! I love free stuff and Rite Aid has some good ones this week! They have Right Guard deodorant on sale BOGO and you can use the BOGO q from the 10/31 RP. That makes it FREE for 2 Right guard deos!! They also have Herbal Essence on sale for $2.99 with a $2 Up+Reward so it makes it $.99. Use the $2 off any one Clariol Family q from the 10/31 P&G and it makes it a $1 MM!!! Perfect timing for me.... I need shampoo and conditioner really badly.

Great deals @ Ingles this week!

Those of you that live near an Ingles, or can get to one easily need to check out the deals they have this week. Looks like it's a good week to stock up on baking supplies. A few of the things that I spotted right away:

* Laura Lynn 4lb sugar $1.88

* McCormick Imitation Vanilla $1.98 each

* Celery stalks $.88/each

* Daisy Sour Cream $1.78

* Rayovac Batteries 5/$5 (as cheap as free after q's)

Let me know if you find any really sweet deals... or any great q's to pair with the sales.

Want to help out???

Calling all you "couponers" out there... we have some very dear friends from Sierra Leone, Africa who are here staying with my family. Their names are Jeremiah and Mary Mansaray and they have an amazing life in Africa. They pastor some incredible churches, have a school and they are starting a medical clinic. While they are here in the US, they are raising support to expand the school and build their medical clinic.
In February, we will be sending out a HUGE container with supplies... this container is so big it can hold a couple of vehicles PLUS supplies. I'm posting all this because I know that my family has been MORE than blessed by all of the freebies and "sweet" deals I've been able to score with my coupons. I am loading up on stuff, and watching out for deals for things to send to Africa in February.
If you want to be a part of blessing tons of people on the other side of the world, then pull some stuff from your stockpiles, or grab up some extra stuff while you're out, and we'll send it on our container.
Below is a list of stuff that Jeremiah and Mary have as needs. God is doing great and awesome things with them and the people that they touch in Africa, and this is a way that you can help take some of the basic burdens off of their shoulders so they can be free to share Jesus' love.

*toothpaste
*toothbrushes
*feminine products
*cleaning products: bleach, pine-sol, 409, Windex, Comet (bulk as well as non-name brand is fine)
*shampoo & conditioner
*soap
*canned goods like beans, corn, pork and beans
*clothes (washed, clean and in a box labeled with the contents, size and weight of the box)
*old electronics (anything that can be fixed so that it can be sold in Africa for cash to use in the school or clinic)
*washer and dryer
*bed mattresses
*sheets, towels, blankets
*toilet paper
*deodorant
*a Jeep or similar vehicle
If you have something and want to donate it, but aren't sure if they can use it, please feel free to contact me.

Sunday Coupon Preview....

Here's a preview of the coupon inserts available this Sunday. Keep in mind that coupons are regional and my vary in value. Looks like there are going to be two inserts... one Red Plum and one Smart Source. Keep me posted if you find any really sweet deals!

CVS run....

I've been itching to get my shopping done at CVS this week, so I went tonight. I scored all of this loot for $8.46 PLUS I got the $16.00 off of Toy Story 3 coupon!!! Here's the breakdown....

*10 Puffs plus lotion

*10 Dawn dish liquid

*1 Bounty paper towel 8 roll pack.

Free Olay body wash @ Walmart!!

Ok all you freebie lovers. Here's a great deal scenario for ya:

* Buy 1 Secret travel size deo in the travel section for $.97

* Buy 1 Olay body wash for $5

* Use your $5 any Olay body wash q when you buy ANY Secret deo q from the 10/31 P&G

So... you'll pay $.97 before tax for a FULL size Olay body wash and a travel size Secret deo!!! Love it! Let me know if you find any other SWEET deals with this q.