Coupon Tip Tuesday: A little Q&A

Q1. I like the idea of organizing coupons with the baseball cards slots in a binder, but how I’m not sure how to break them down into subjects.

A. Check out my how I organize my binder. Later you can also find it under Learn to be a FruGAL > Oraganization, also in the Coupon Tip Tuesday series.

Q2. Can you use a coupon on an already “in store sale” item?

A. YES, that is the best strategy!

Q3. When it says do not double or triple this coupon what does it mean?

A. Some stores will have special days when they will give you twice or triple the value of your coupons. They will not be allowed to double or triple the ones that say do not double.

Q4. Where can you send your unused expired coupons?

A. Overseas Coupon Program (next time find this in the nav bar under printable coupons > Coupon Expired? Donate it!)

Q5. I found coupons in the Sunday paper ads last week. Some were also the same coupons on Red Plum and Coupons.com from your site. Can I print and use them as well as the ads from the paper?

A. Yes you can use as many coupons as you have items. You could not combine an internet coupon with a newspaper coupon on the same item.

Q7. When should I do more than one transaction?

A. Multiple transactions are needed when you are shopping at Albertsons and using their twice the value coupons.You can only use a set of three double/twice the value coupons per transaction.

Also if you are doing a deal where they say spend $30 get $15 back you will want to get promotional items in groups to add up to $30 or a little more. Then do the same thing in a separate transaction if you need more. Remember only add up items from the promotion when getting to your $30.

Q8. How many transactions do you do from one cart before you feel you need to go back and start over?

A. I limit myself to 3 transactions in a row, then go out to my car unload and come back in if I have time, or just come back another day if I am not done shopping. Learn more info on multiple transactions. Also you will want to limit your number of transactions if the store is busy.Learn some info on when to shop.

Q9. The coupons printed in color. Can you change them to black and white or do they need to be in color? That is so expensive to print them all in color I was just wondering if there is a rule on that.

A. You can print them in black and white. They don’t need to be in color, just change your printer settings. You can even print on scratch paper. Learn more about printing coupons.

Q10. One of your tips is to print the coupons at the beginning of the month. Are there new coupons every week or just ones I haven’t printed from the first of the month that are still available to me?

A. New coupons come at the beginning of the month and sometimes part way through as well. Most coupons will remain available all month, but the good ones often go fast.

Lastly, don’t miss this info on coupon shopping etiquette.

Expires 12-31-09

Here are a few that I want to be sure to use:

Asian Sensations product, any $1/1 (12-31-09) SS1-9/13 or SS-7/19
I would take this to Winco to use. Although these seem to come back often, so I may wait.

Breyers Ice Cream, any 1.5-1.75 qt. variety .75/1 (12-31-09) RP-10/18
Take to Walgreens where Breyers is priced at $2.99 this week, may be better at Winco?

Brut Fragrance Product, any $1/1 (12-31-09) SS-11/22
Look for clearance holiday fragrance at Walgreens, Target or Rite Aid

Crisco Olive Oil, any $1/1 DND (12-31-09) RP1-9/13 also another that expires 1/31
Take to Winco Crisco oil 48oz $1.98

Daisy Sour Cream , any 16 oz. or larger .50/1 (12-31-09) SS-11/15 also another that expires 1/31

At Winco Daisy Sour Cream 16oz $1.38

Libbys Vegetables, any cans $1/4 (12-31-09) RP-9/27
Winco

Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash,  $2/1 (12-31-09) SS-3/15 or RP-4/26
At CVS Sale $3.99 Get $3.00 ECB’s (limit 1)

Nabisco Crackers or Easy Cheese, any variety 5 – 16 oz. $1/1 DND (12-31-09) SS-11/8
Nabisco Crackers $1.88 at Winco
$1.50 at Albertsons with in-ad coupon thru 1/1 (limit 4)

Nestle Toll House Morsels, any variety .50/1 (12-31-09) RP-11/1
Nestle Toll House Morsels $1.78 at Winco
$1.88 at Albertsons

Oroweat Dutch Country Item, any .55/1 (12-31-09) SS1-10/4
At Albertsons Oroweat Oatnut, 12 Grain or Country White Bread, 24 oz. First 6 $1.49 Requires in-ad store coupon.

Orville Redenbachers Poppycock, any variety 8 oz. or larger .75/1 (12-31-09) SS-11/15
Poppycock 8-8.5 oz $1.99 at Walgreens

Pampers Diaper or Pants, any $1.50/1 (12-31-09) PG-11/29
Walgreens: Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants $10
Use $2/1 12-27 PG
Get $3 RR WYB 2
Final Price: $6.50/each
Albertsons: Pampers Diapers, big pack 19.99/11.99 when you spend $25 get $10 back

At Walgreens Gillette Fusion or Venus Embrace $8.99

Use $4/1 11-29 PG, exp. 12/31/2009
Get $3 RR
Final Price: $1.99

Thanks to Northwest Coupon Lady for the Winco Prices!

This is just some of the items I may be looking for.
See the PYP coupon list for all 280 coupons you may want to use up!

What do you do with the coupons you do not use?
Send them to the Overseas Coupon Program of course!

Local Coupon Swap Party: TOMORROW

Expires 9-30-09

Here is a list of the coupons that are about to expire. Be sure to use any of them that you really love by Wednesday! Keep in mind most of the P&G coupons are in the new insert that came out today! I have highlighted some of my faves.
Don’t throw away your expired coupons. Donate them to the Overseas Coupon Program!

9Lives Dry Cat Food, $1/1 (9-30-09) RP-7/26
AcneFree Clear Skin System, $3/1 (9-30-09) RP-7/26
AcneFree treatment, any $1/1 (9-30-09) RP-7/26
Ball or Kerr Jars for Preserving $2.50/2 cases DND (9-30-09) RP-7/12
Ball or Kerr Lids with Bands for Preserving .75/2 DND (9-30-09) RP-7/12
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages product, any excluding trial size .50/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Banquet Homestyle Bakes, any variety .50/1 (9-30-09) SS-7/19
Bausch & Lomb Soothe and Soothe XP lubricant eye drops $3/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/21
Benadryl Allergy product, $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Benadryl Cream, Spray or Gel product, $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Bonine product, any $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/14
Bounce Dryer Bar, any size $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Bounce Dryer Sheets, any size .25/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Bounty Towel or Napkin, any .25/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Breeze 2 discs or Contour strips, up to $20/1 (9-30-09) SS-3/22
Breeze 2 or Contour meter from Bayer, up to $30 off (9-30-09) SS-3/22
Bumble Bee Premium Tuna Pouch, any 2.5 or 5 oz. $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/14
Cascade ActionPacs, any size .50/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Cascade, any size .25/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Charmin, any .25/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Chinet Lunch, 36 or 72 ct $2/1 (9-30-09) SS1-8/9
Clairol Hair Color, any box except Balsam $2/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Cortaid product, any .50/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
CoverGirl Face product FREE when you buy one Foundation (9-30-09) PG-8/30
CoverGirl Product, any $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Crest toothpaste.75/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Crest Rinse, any 440ml or larger .75/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, any 4.2 oz. or larger .50/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal, any 14-count $10/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Crest Whitestrips $5/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Dawn, any size .25/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Downy Dryer Sheets, any size .25/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Downy Liquid fabric softener, any size $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Duracell CopperTop 4-pack or larger .75/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Duracell Rechargeable product or Daylite flashlight, any $2/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Duracell Ultra Advanced or Ultra Digital $1.50/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Egg-Land’s Best Cage Free or Organic Dozen Eggs .50/1 (9-30-09) SS-5/3
Egg-Land’s Best Eggs .35/1 (9-30-09) SS-5/3
Egg-lands Best Cage Free Dozen or Organic Dozen Eggs .50/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Egg-lands Best Eggs .35/1 (12-31-09) SS1-9/13
Egg-lands Best Eggs .35/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Famous Dave’s BBQ Sauce, $1.50/2 (9-30-09) SS-6/21
Febreze Air Effects, any $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Febreze Candle, any $2/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Febreze Fabric Refresher, any $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Febreze Flameless Luminary, any $4/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Febreze Scented Oil Reed Diffuser or Soy Blend Candle, any $2/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
FiberChoice fiber supplements, any 90 ct. $2/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/9
Fixodent Adhesive, any 1.2 oz or larger .50/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Freshpet Product, any $2/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/7
Fusion Razor, any $2/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/16
Fusion Shave Gel FREE when you buy any Fusion Cartridge (9-30-09) RP-8/16
Gillette Clinical Strength, $4/1 with purchase of Secret Clinical Strength,(9-30-09) P&G-8/2
Gillette Clinical Strength, any excluding trial size $1/1 (9-30-09) P&G-8/2
Gillette Deodorant FREE when you buy any Fusion Cartridge (9-30-09) RP-8/16
Gillette Series Shave Gel, any 7oz or Foam, any 9oz .55/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Head and Shoulders shampoo or conditioner, $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner or styling product, $1/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/23
Hershey’s Chocolate, any 6-packs $1/2 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Huggies Baby Wipes, any 64-count or larger .50/1 (9-30-09) SS-7/19
Ivory Body Wash or Bar Bundle, excluding trial size .25/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Ivory, any size .25/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Jell-O Gelatin, any .50/2 (9-30-09) SS-7/26
Jose Ole Quesadillas or Empanadas, any 16 oz. $2/1 (9-30-09) SS-8/23
Ken’s Dressing, any $1/1 (9-30-09) SS1-8/2
Ken’s Lite Accents Salad Dressing Spray, any 7 oz. $1/1 (9-30-09) SS1-8/
Kleenex Facial Tissue, any .50/3 or any (1) Bundle Pack, (9-30-09) SS1-8/2
K-Y, Tucks or Soothing Care product $1.50/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
La Victoria Green Chiles or Jalapenos, any .25/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/21
La Victoria Salsa, any 12 oz. or larger .50/2 (9-30-09) SS-6/21
Mach3 3ct, Sensor3 4ct, CustomPlus3 4ct or Venus 3ct, any $2/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Mach3 6ct, Sensor3 8ct, CustomPlus3 8ct or Venus 6ct, any $3/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Mail in FORM! Palmolive Pure + Clear Try Me FREE Rebate Offer (9-30-09) SS-8/30
Marie’s Dressing, $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-5/31
Mentos Gum, any flavor .55/1 DND (9-30-09) SS-6/21
Metamucel psyllium or Clear & Natural, any $3/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
MidNite or MidNite PM $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-3/22
Monistat Soothe & Relieve Pack, any $5/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Morton Season-All product, any 5 oz. or larger .50/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/30
Mountain High Yoghurt, any 32 oz. .50/1 (9-30-09) SS1-8/2
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, any $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Spray or Liquid, any .50/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Mrs. Cubbisons Restaurant Style Croutons,Buy 1 Get 1 FREE (9-30-09) RP-7/26
Neosporin product, any excluding trial size .50/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer, any .50/1 (9-28-09) RP-6/28
Nestle Coffee-Mate Powder Creamer, any .50/1 (9-28-09) RP-6/28
Olay Body Wash FREE when you buy any Olay Total Effects(9-30-09) PG-8/30
Olay Definity Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, any $3/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/23
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, any $1/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/23
Old Spice Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant or Body Wash, $1/2 (9-30-09) P&G-8/2
Old Spice Body Spray FREE wyb any 3 Old Spice APDO or Body Wash (9-30-09) P&G-8/2
One A Day product, any 12 count or larger $2/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/14
Oral-B CrossAction manual toothbrush, any Buy 1 Get 1 FREE (9-30-09) RP-8/16
Oral-B CrossAction Power Max Brush, any $2/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Oral-B CrossAction Power or CrossAction Whitening Brush, any $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Oral-B Indicator manual toothbrush, any 1-count Buy 1 Get 1 FREE (9-30-09) RP-8/23
Orville Redenbacher’s Poppycock, any variety 8 oz. or larger .75/1 (9-30-09) SS-8/23
Pampers Diaper or Pants, any $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Pampers Swaddlers, Cruisers or Extra Protection Diapers, any $2/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Pampers UnderJams Night Wear, any $2/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Pantene Expressions or Restoratives product, $1/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/9
Pantene products, any excluding trial size $1/2 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Pantene Styling product, any excluding trial size $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecan Bunches $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-7/26
Prilosec OTC, any size $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Pringles Fat Free, any cans 165g or larger .50/2 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Pringles Snack Stacks, Stix, Minis, or Bold Bites, any .50/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Pringles, any cans 180g or larger $1/2 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Purina Friskies Party Mix Cat Treat, Buy 1 Get 1 Free, up to $1.71 (9-30-09) SS-6/14
Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Rolls, any $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/14
Right Guard, Soft and Dri or Dry Idea Products, any $1/2 (9-30-09) SS-7/12
Sara Lee pre-sliced meat, any .75/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/16
Schiff Glucosamine Product, any $3/1 (9-30-09) SS-7/19
Scotch Easy Grip Packaging Tape Dispenser $1/1 (9-30-09) RP-7/26
Scotch Fur Fighter Hair Remover Refill, any $1/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/2
Scotch Packaging Supply Product, any .50/1 (9-30-09) RP-7/26
Scotch Packaging Tape, any roll .50/1 (9-30-09) RP-7/26
Scotties facial tissues, any boxes .50/3 or 1 multipack (9-30-09) RP-6/7
Secret Clinical Strength, any excluding trial size $1/1(9-30-09) P&G-8/2
Secret Flawless Antiperspirant FREE wyb any Olay Moisturizer (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Seneca Apple Sauce varieties, any $1/2 (9-30-09) SS-8/23
SlimShots Liquid Appetite Controller, any $5/1 (9-30-09) RP-6/7
Smooth Away or Smooth Away Vibe Hair Removal System $1/1 (9-30-09) RP-6/28
Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator Product, any .55/1 (9-30-09) SS-7/26 Swiffer Duster Starter Kit, any .50/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Swiffer Refill or Dust & Shine, any .50/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit, any $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Swiffer WetJet refill FREE up to $7 wyb Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit (9-30-09) PG-8/30
TAG Invisible Solid/Body Spray, any $2/1 (9-30-09) P&G-8/2
Tide Stain Release product, any size .75/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Tide To Go, any size .35/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Tide, any size $1/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30
Treasure Cave cheese 4oz or larger, .50/1 (9/30/09) RP-6/28
Twizzlers or Young & Smylie packages, any 8 oz. or more $1/3 (9-30-09) SS-6/28
Tylenol Arthritis Pain, any $2/1 (excludes trial size) (9-30-09) SS-6/21
Tylenol Extra Strength Product, any $2/1 (excludes trial size) (9-30-09) SS-6/21
Tylenol PM Product, any $2/1 (excludes trial size) (9-30-09) SS-6/21
Venus Embrace or Breeze Family Cartridges, any $3/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/16
Venus Embrace razor or Breeze Family Systems razor, any $2/1 (9-30-09) RP-8/16
Visine Product, any $1/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/14
Visine Totality or Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes $3/1 (9-30-09) SS-6/14
Whole Fruit Fruit Bar, any .50/1 (9-30-09) RP-7/26
Whole Fruit Sorbet, any .50/1 (9-30-09) RP-7/26
Wholly Guac Product, any $1.50/1 DND (9-30-09) SS2-9/13
Zest Body Wash or Bar Bundle, excluding trial size .35/1 (9-30-09) PG-8/30

These ones expire this week too!
Glade Scented Oil Candles refill pack, any $1/1 (10-3-09) SS-8/23
Glade Scented Oil refill pack FREE up to $3.99 when you buy any Glade Scented Oil Candles holder (10-3-09) SS-8/23
Glade Sense and Spray refill, any $1/1 (10-3-09) SS-8/23
Glade Sense and Spray starter kit, any $4/1 (10-3-09) SS-8/23
Glade soy based candle from The Fragrance Collection, 2 oz. FREE up to $3.49 (10-3-09) SS1-8/9
Pillsbury Grands! Refrigerated Biscuits, any size/variety .35/1 (10-3-09) SS-7/12
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough, any variety .55/1 (10-3-09) SS-7/12
Totinos Rolls Snacks, any flavor/variety .40/2 (10-3-09) SS-7/12
Viactiv Soft Chews Dietary Supplement, any $1/1 DND (10-3-09) SS-8/16
Viactiv Soft Chews Dietary Supplement, any $3/2 DND (10-3-09) SS-8/16
Ziploc Bags, any $1/2 (10-3-09) SS1-8/9
Ziploc Containers, any $1.50/2 (10-3-09) SS1-8/9
Comet Spray or Comet Soft Cleanser Product, any .35/1 (10-2-09) SS1-8/2
Hansen’s Natural Regular or Diet Soda, 12 oz. 6 packs $1/2 (10-2-09) SS-8/30
Hansen’s Natural Sparkling Refreshment, 4 pack Regular or Sugar Free $1/1 (10-2-09) SS-8/30
I made this list with the help of the PYP Idaho List!