Upcoming Catalina Promo

It is being reported over at CW that there's a Catalina promo coming up at Jewel from 5/20 thru 5/26 on Con Agra products again.  This time it's noted as being a "Spend $25 Get $10 OYNO".  This is one of the better Catalina Promos with the $10 OYNO being so generous.  Start clipping, ordering and trading for ConAgra coupons!!  I will let you know when I have the list.

Happy Mother's Day!

For the many moms (and grandma's) that read this blog to help their families make the most out of their budget, Happy Mother's Day!  Blessings on your day - may you be pampered, cherished and showered with love - you deserve it! 

5/9/10 Coupon Preview

There's only one Smart Source insert scheduled for this Sunday's paper. :(  You would think since it's Mother's Day maybe they would give us some extras as a nice gift, but I guess they weren't thinking like that.  Go here to check out the list of what you can expect. Your inserts may vary slightly from this list, but it will give you a good idea of what's in store for us.

Walgreens Rewards Card

I had heard awhile ago that Walgreens would be starting to offer a rewards card, similar to CVS pharmacy.  If you check out this post over at iheartwags.com you can get most of the details about the card.  The card is not being tested in my area as of yet, but I did sign up to receive notification when it is so that I can start to try it and report back.  I think this card will mean limits to how many of the "free after RR's" deals that we can take advantage of at Walgreens.  Of course, we all know that there's ways around that too!!

FREE Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat @ Jewel

If you printed the $2.00 off Oscar Mayer lunch meat coupon from Facebook you should bring that over to Jewel.  There's select lunch meats on sale     2/$4.00 (sorry, I forgot to check the end date!).  Use the FB coupon to get these FREE!!  I picked up thin sliced bologna with my coupons.  I see some fried bologna sandwiches in my future!

Bring your list and check it twice!

For the first time in about 10 months of rolling Catalina's the "professional couponer" way at Jewel, my Catalina coupon did not print.  I was bummed! 

I had checked and re-checked my figures like I always do and made sure my items met the $20 threshold but no Cat.  The problem was, I didn't check my UPC list.  I was buying the Vegetable Recipe Secrets Soup/Dip Mix that was pictured in the ad so I never checked the UPC list for it.  I wasn't being lazy, I just didn't think I needed to, since it was in the ad it was surely a participating product.  I ended up returning everything in that transaction with my tail between my legs.  If I knew it was my fault I wouldn't have returned the items and just chalked it up to a learning experience, but I was sure it wasn't. 

It really bothered me all the way home and as soon as I arrived there I pulled out the UPC list...sure enough, the Recipe Secrets are not listed on the UPC list.  Make sure you are checking the UPC list for everything - even items that are pictured in the ad.  If it's not on the UPC list, be prepared to be disappointed! 

Catalina may rectify this problem in a day or two, just like they did with the peanut butter on the last Con Agra Catalina promo, and then I will be able to get my dip.  That's usually what happens.  Just wanted to let you know that if you are planning to try it, you may not get the Catalina.

Breyer's Smooth & Creamy $1 Coupon

Another big thanks to my frugal friend Beth (who I am eternally grateful for her showing me the way of coupon shopping!) for this great coupon to use at Jewel's Unilever Catalina Promo this week.  Go here to sign up and print a $1.00 off any one Breyer's Smooth & Dreamy bar or sandwich 6 count carton.

$1.00 Nexcare Coupon

I saved a .pdf coupon for $1.00 off ANY Nexcare product.  I have read that there are 8 count packages of Nexcare bandages in the travel/trial area at many stores such as Wal-mart and Target priced right around .97.  If you would like this coupon send me a note, I would be happy to share it!  It doesn't expire until 9/1/10 so you have plenty of time to use it and stock up. 

$1.50 Dove Deodorant Coupon

Here's a link to $1.50 off ANY Dove Deodorant or Body Mist.  Just click on the right side of the screen when you get there.  You can use this coupon a couple different ways.  If you are going to Jewel to do the Unilever Catalina Promo this coupon would come in handy, OR you can use it at Target or any other store that has these in the travel/trial aisle.  They are usually priced at .97 there so those would be FREE with .53 of overage.

$1 Tropicana Coupon

If you'd like to get a $1 Tropicana coupon go here and send mom an e-card though the Tropicana website.  Once you send your card you will get to print your coupon.  Mom will also get a $1 coupon.  If you don't really want to send mom a card, send it to a friend, yourself (using alternate e-mail), your spouse...