Learning the Frugal Ropes: rebates

Wednesday, January 28

Mail Call....Gift Card!

So, I'm so excited...my gift card from Oil of Olay is in...$15 dollars! It was from the deal I listed here (walgreens section).

I only paid a total of $5.50, but got $15 back.

Monday, January 12

The Caregivers Marketplace for MOMS!

I just received my first $5 check in the mail today. I signed up for this about a month or so ago. There is no membership fee & they offer unlimited cash back. I originally found this program through another frugal mom's blog/website. I thought it was worth a try. I went (here) The Caregivers Marketplace , created an account and got an account number. I just followed the instructions per the "cash back request form", which was only 3 easy steps!

FOR MOMS: If you are currently a parent or caring for a child under the age of 5, you are eligible. So, you buy eligible products from the list. Mainly for us moms are Huggies, Pullups, GoodNites, Balmex. After you create an account...print out the online form and attach cooresponding receipts with at least 5 (at one time or more) of the purchased products they offer and send it to them. For all the Baby & Toddler Diapers, they offer $1 back for each jumbo pack of diapers/pullups.

I have been doing more pampers lately due to the deals, but plan on submitting more when I purchase more Huggies or Pull-ups.

Let me know if you have any questions, I would be more than happy to help you out! Being a SAHM, every little bit helps!

Here's the Deal

Hi, my name is Crissy and I'm a couponing addict. Well, it feels like it at times. I have been clipping and using coupons since August 2008. I had always used coupons here and there, but now I rarely buy something w/out a coupon.

I prefer to shop @ Ralphs and Vons b/c they double coupons (so $0.50 coupon would double to $1 off). I also shop Albertsons for their Catalina deals combined with coupons.

I used to do more bulk buying from Costco, but have found that I can get household items for free or cheap from just working the drugstore deals. (i.e. CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid). I still get dairy, produce and bread from Costco.

I tend to get ahold of as many coupons I can. I clip the ones that I know I will use to have onhand. I started the binder method last month with baseball card holder inserts and found that the best way I can see and find the coupons the easiest.

People ask me, do you have to buy stuff you don't use? Well, sometimes I will buy stuff I don't use if I am getting it free or am making money on it. If it's free and it's a product I would use, I try it. It's surprising how much stuff I have gotten free and love now. If I don't like it or don't use it...I donate it!

I created this blog to help others find deals and show that couponing is really worth your time and effort. I have saved thousands of dollars since I began couponing...I'm just amazed. I have been shooting for a grocery budget of $250 a month.

I hope this blog sends encouragement to you. If I can do it, so can you! Blessings!