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.

Saving in Saginaw coupon class

We still have a few seats available if you wish to join us for our first "Saving in Saginaw" coupon class. It will be held this Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center Road, Saginaw, Michigan.  Cost is $20 each or two people for $35. 

To register, just send us a comment including your name, phone number and number of people attending.