Understanding Sale Cycles

I had always heard there are cycles to the sales.  I found a great article at Stockpiling Moms regarding the sale cycles.  Anticipating the cycles or the next round of sales on something you need for your stockpile is very helpful. If you think about it the cycles make sense: picnic/bbq supplies in the Summer, baking supplies in December and so on.  Now you can know what coupons to save to match for the sales coming up.

Help WIOG with "Send Santa to the Troops"

WIOG is sending Santa to the Troops!  We are asking for your help to send care packages to Mid-Michigan soldiers stationed around the world! 

Don't forget our troops this holiday season!  For a list of events, drop off locations and list of items to donate, visit WIOG website at http://www.wiog.com//Article.asp?id=553117.

This Week's Matchups for Kroger and Target

For this week's match-ups for Kroger and Target, visit Bargains to Bounty.  While doing your shopping with these match-ups, think about the Sending Santa to the Troops donations that you could make for free or nearly free!!

Meijer match-ups for week of Nov. 14

For the match-ups at Meijer beginning today, visit Bargains to Bounty at http://www.bargainstobounty.com/meijer-matchups-november-14-20-2010/.  You can also visit the Aldi match-ups there too.  Check out the deals on your holiday turkey!!!

(Thanks Bargains to Bounty)

Common Couponing Abbreviations

For those new to couponing, I have listed a few of the basic abbreviations you will come across on ads, blogs, etc. Of course, there are always new one being created but this will get you started:  

• BLINKIES = coupons you find on shelf by product
• BOGO/B1G1 = Buy One Get One
• CATALINA = Coupon printed at register after purchased
• CNP = Coupon Near Product (similar to BLINKIES)
• CRT = Customer Receipt Tape (CVS receipt coupons) similar to catalinas
• DND = Do not Double
• DOUBLE COUPON = Coupon that some stores may double in value
• EB/ECB = ExtraCare Bucks (CVS)
• ES = Easy Saver (Walgreens)
• FAR = Free After Rebate
• GM = General Mills(Newspaper insert)
• K = Kellogg’s (Newspaper Insert)
• Mealbox:  Meijer's own Mealbox coupons
• MIR = mail in rebate
• OOP - Out Of Pocket (as in how much it will cost you)
  
• P&G = Proctor & Gamble (Newspaper Insert)


• Peelie = Coupon you peel off item


• RP= Red Plum (Newspaper Insert)


• RR = Rebate Rewards (Walgreens)


• SS= Smart Source (Newspaper Insert)


• STACKING = using both a store coupon and a manufacturer's coupon for one item


• TEAR PAD = A pad of coupons or MIR near a product or on display


• WYB= When You Buy

 If you find any cool, new abbreviations drop me a comment and tell us about it.