Tips, Tricks & Lingo

Here is a list of abbreviations that I may use in these posts:

WYB: When You Buy
IAC: In-Ad Coupon
BOGO: Buy One Get One free
B2GO: Buy Two Get One free
OYNO: On Your Next Order
OOP: Out of Pocket
FAR: Free After Rebate
$1/1: $1 off one item
2/$3: Two items for $3
IPQ: Internet Printable Coupon
MFR: Manufacturer Coupon
RR: Register Rewards (Walgreens)
BR: Balance Rewards (Points at Walgreens)
ECB: Extra Care Bucks (CVS)
Cat: Catalina

Sometimes you get a "Catalina" when shopping at most grocery stores.  These coupons print after you pay, so maks sure you watch the Catalina machine to be sure you get any coupons there! 

When shopping at Walgreens, they often have "Register Rewards" which print out of the same machine as Catalina's.  Those are 'free money' coupons so be sure you get those!  If you don't get the RR after paying, verify that you purchased what was specified in the ad, and return the item if it was incorrect.

Walgreens also has a Balance Rewards program where you buy certain items and earn points.  Every 5000 points can be redeemed for $5 off your purchase.  Be sure to NOT redeem points if you are buying things that earn points!  The system won't let you do both redeem and earn.

When shopping at CVS, they often have "Extra Care Bucks" which print out at the bottom of your receipt.  They are also free money, so verify before leaving the store that you got all the ECBs you were supposed to get.

Work to get a 'stockpile' of the necessities when they are on sale.  Things like toilet paper, dish or hand soap, kleenex, toothbrush, etc are things that you will always need and never expire.  Watch for the sales, pair with coupons and never pay full price for those items again!

If you have any questions, let me know!!

Welcome!!!

Welcome to my blog!  I visit blogs daily to see what the best deals are at Target and Walgreens, what new printable coupons are available and other tips to save money.  I have yet to find one that highlights the deals for the local grocery stores we have here in the Omaha area.

Many friends have asked me where the good deals are each week, so I decided to start this blog.  Spread the word to anyone you know who loves to save money!

Check back often for the deals around town!  Enjoy!!