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About Kissing My Coupons & Me

Hi there! My name is Kelly and I am a 20-something-year-old college couponista with a live-in boyfriend. I attend USF here in Tampa and have started to do "this couponing thing" so that I can not work and still enjoy all the luxuries (all things considered) that I normally would without too many cut backs.
JOIN ME IN OUR ADVENTURE for free, almost free, and cheap deals!

Be sure to see the coupon abbreviations section below this section & if you have any questions you can always email me, (I love getting mail!) at: kissingmycoupons@gmail.com

Let the quest begin! :-D

Coupon Abbreviations, Definitions, & Lingo

Welcome!

I am happy that you have decided to learn more about coupon lingo! :-)

The one thing that can become difficult to understand as you go through coupon websites can be the abbreviations that are listed on pretty much all the coupon websites, including mine. So I'm here to help!

Here is a Mega-List of all the coupon abbreviations with their definitions:

Please note: This list is in alphabetical order to make it easy.

7-Day Cpn = "7-Day Coupon" - coupons that are printed in store advertisement flyers. They expire in 1 week (7 days). Several retailers such as Publix, Walgreens, etc. commonly do this.

BOGO or B1G1 or B1G1F = "Buy One Get One Free" - a sales promotion in which you buy a first item and get the second item for free (or in some stores, you may buy each item at half price, this depends on your store's policy -- ask).

Circular = "Coupon Circular/ Insert/ Booklet" - these are the coupon booklets found in your Sunday newspaper, several companies print these booklets including SmartSource, Valassis, Proctor & Gamble, Kelloggs, etc. (also see definition for: insert)

Couponing = used as a verb, a term used to refer to the practice of using coupons when shopping.

Cpn = "Coupon"

CVS-ing = used as a verb, a term that refers to loyalty-card holders that regularly visit CVS drugstores to earn Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) so that they can purchase FREE products. (also see definition for: ECBs)

ECBs = "Extra Care Bucks" - the CVS drugstore, loyalty-card holder program's rewards. These are money-back reimbursements found at the end of the CVS receipt after paying for an item.

EP = "End Price" - the final price after all coupons, sales, discounts, etc.

ESB = "Easy Saver Booklet/Catalog" - a monthly booklet printed by the Walgreens drugstore chain, found in-store, that provides coupons, and lists rebates available on items.

ESC = "Easy Saver Coupon" - coupons found in Walgreens stores' monthly Easy Saver Booklet/Catalog. (also see definition for: Easy Saver Booklet/Catalog)

Extra Care Booklet = the CVS booklet (printed monthly) that tells loyalty-card holders which CVS in-store products will earn loyalty-card holders Extra Care Bucks (ECBs). (also see definition for: ECBs)

FAR = "Free After Rebate" - term referring to an item that is paid for upfront, but has a Mail-In Rebate (MIR), which once redeemed makes the item free. (also see definition for: MIR)

Filler = used as a noun, a term used to refer to an item that is purchased to create a total needed to use a coupon or get the most of an advertised deal. They are usually the cheapest items in the store that help. For instance, if I have a CVS ECB coupon, which must be used all at once, for $4.99, and all items that I planned to purchase total up to $3.99, then I would find an item in the store for $1.00 or $0.99 so that I could use the most money possible from the $4.99 ECB that I am giving to the cashier.(also see definition for: ECBs)

Insert = "Coupon Insert/ Circular/Booklet" - these are found in your Sunday newspaper, several companies print these booklets including SmartSource, Valassis, Proctor & Gamble, Kelloggs, etc. (also see definition for: circular)

IP or IPC= "Internet Printable" or "Internet Printable Coupon" - these are coupons that can be printed from the internet using your home printer. They can usually be printed from manufacturer or manufacturer sponsored websites on the internet.

KG = "Kelloggs" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets. (also see definitions for: circular, insert)

LP = "List Price" - the price on the shelf or advertised price for an item.

MC = "Manufacturer Coupon" - these are coupons distributed by product manufacturers to consumers.

MIR = "Mail-In Rebate" - a type of cash refund in which you purchase and item, THEN mail/email/electronically send the manufacturer your receipt, Proof of Purchase/ UPC code on the packaging & a form with your name & address, THEN 4-8 weeks later (typically) you receive a check from the manufacturer reimbursing you for the price of the item.

OOP = "Out Of Pocket" - a term referring to how much actual cash is spent for a purchase.

Overage OR ovg. = term that refers to the money that is credited to your total bill amount in excess of what a single item costs. For instance, if a bottle of shampoo costs: $3.00 & you have a store coupon worth $2.50 & a manufacturer's coupon worth $2.00, then you would get $4.50 off of the shampoo from both coupons, BUT since the shampoo only costs $3.00, the remaining $1.50 (quick math: $3.00 - $4.50 = -$1.50 ) would be credited to/ subtracted off to rest of your bill at checkout time. It's a win for the consumer!

Peelie = a coupon that is attached to an item in the store (usually for the exact same item or another item from that brand's line of products).

PG = "P&G Brandsaver" OR "Proctor & Gamble Brandsaver" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets. (also see definitions for: circular, insert)

Q or Qs = "Coupon" or "Coupons"

RP = "RedPlum" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets. (also see definitions for: circular, insert)

RRs = "Register Rewards" - part of the Walgreens drugstore rewards program, they are money-back reimbursement coupons that print along with your receipt when you purchase specific items.

SS = "SmartSource" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets. (also see definitions for: circular, insert)

Wags = "Walgreens" - abbreviation for the Walgreens drugstore chain of stores.

wyb = "When You Buy..." - used to indicate a deal/promotion in which a certain number of items must be purchase to get a discount, gift reward, etc.

YMMV = "your mileage may vary" - a term used to say that one price or pricing situation in one store may not be the exact same at another location of the same store. Stores such as Walmart commonly have different prices for the same items in different stores and regions.

♥ Happy Shopping! ♥

Feel free to email me if you have questions! (kissingmycoupons@gmail.com)

Friday, February 13, 2009

Valassis / RedPlum Coupon Inserts Disappearing!!

So lately, beginning on February 1st, 2009, the RedPlum coupon inserts in Sunday newspapers have begun to disappear. Valassis, the company that prints the weekly RedPlum insert has stopped including their coupon inserts in certain newspapers across the country.

Therefore, if you live in certain areas of the country you will no longer (i.e. never again) receive the RedPlum insert in your Sunday newspaper.

I am not in one of the areas affected by this decision, but I am saddened, frustrated, & upset for those who are! Additionally, this decision may be eventually be expanded to ALL newspapers!

We (all Americans) have to express to Valassis what a bad idea it is to remove coupon inserts from Sunday newspapers! Coupon inserts feed individuals & their families, keep newspaper companies afloat, help charities stay alive via donations, support clinics who receive donations as well, etc.

To express your concern please visit the following website: www.BringBackTheCoupons.com

Please click above & leave a comment so that those in charge at Valassis will reconsider.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Kmart Double are back AGAIN?! Yippie!

Are they back? We all love those doubles and this would be the 4th time in 3 months!

Reportedly, Kmart doubles should be taking place this coming Sunday (tomorrow)!

That is January 4th - 9th! The rules have changed this time though, you are only allowed to use 25 coupons per transaction, as opposed to the 75 per transaction that we have been able to use for the past 3 sales. Anyway, make sure you check your ads in tomorrow's newspaper, because this sale is supposed to be for ALL Kmart stores!

Happy doubles!!

I'm baaaaack!!!!

Hi there everyone!

So I am back!

I took an unexpected break from blogging during the Christmas & New Year (hope you had a great one!) and now I'm back!

Spent some time with family and sometime time relaxing and overall... it was a great time!

Thanks for your continued support of Kissing My Coupons and watch for all the couponing goodness that I love sharing with you, because there is always more to come!

~ Kelly

Monday, December 1, 2008

CVS Deals! - Week of Nov 30th! - $0.00 OOP for $18.97 worth of items!

I loved my total Out Of Pocket at CVS this week!

1 free items turned into 3 free items!

Here are the details of my CVS adventure!

1 - Instant 6-hr Energy Drink, 2 pk

LP: 4.99, ECBs: 4.99, EP: FREE

2 - Dasani Bottled Water, 24 ct pack, 16.9 oz bottles -- not pictured

LP = EP = $3.88 ea

Subtotal: 12.75

ECBs used: $2.97 + $3.79 + $5.99 = $12.75

Total OOP: $0.00

Received: $4.99 in ECBs

I ♥ CVS!!

Happy CVS Shopping!

Walgreens Deals! - Week of Nov 30th!

Walgreens has slow sales this week, but there were a couple need items at good prices.

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Here are the details of my Walgreens adventure...

2 - TuF Paper Towels, single roll - Maybe a cheaper alternative, maybe.

LP: 0.99, 7-Day cpn: $1.00/2,

EP: $1.00/2 or $0.50 ea

2 - Walgreens Plastic Freezer & Storage Bags, quart size, 25 ct

LP: $3.00/2, 7-Day cpn: $0.99 ea,

EP: $0.99 ea

2 - Extension Cord, 6-ft

LP: 2.59 ea, 7-Day cpn: BOGO & 2.49,

EP: $2.49/2 or $1.24 ea

Happy Wags Shopping!

Kmart Super Double Manufacturer Coupons Sale! November 30 - December 6!

Well the Kmart Double Manufacturer Coupons Sale is back which I blogged about here. There are great deals to be had, but you must find LOOK for them, because there are also many bad deals also!

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There are too many deals to list, but here are my stats:

I bought $111.96 dollars worth of items BUT paid $40.21 for it all!

Here are some items to keep an eye on:

Revlon Nail Polish - $0.19 ea
Martinelli's Sparking Cider - $0.99 ea
Libby's 100% Pure Pumkin pie filling - FREE!
Gillette Body Wash - FREE!
Dove Haircare products - $0.79 ea
Colgate Toothpaste, printable here - FREE!
OUST! Surface & Air Sanitizer - FREE plus OVERAGE!
Reynolds Wrap Foil - FREE!
Jergens Body Lotion - $1
Joy Dishwashing Dish Liquid, 30 oz
Betty Crocker Icing - $0.50 ea
Cascade Complete Dishwasher Gel & Action pacs! - VERY CHEAP!

Happy Kmart Doubles week!!

Publix Deals! - Week of November 28!

The deals this week at Publix were pretty awesome!

IF you are a coupon shopper, lol, and I know you are!

Check out what $15 bucks can get you!

Here are the details of my Publix adventure!

4 - Nestle Coffe-Mate Liquid Creamer, 32 oz

LP: $2.49 & BOGO, cpn: 1.00 (used 2 cpns) printable here,

EP: $0.49/2 or $0.28 ea!

6 - GE Energy Smart Bulbs, single pk, 13 watt

LP: $1.94,

Raincheck: BOGO,

cpn: 1.00/1 (used 6 cpns),

EP: FREE! (+ 0.18 overage)!

8 - Del Monte Fruit Cocktail (canned)

Clearance Price: $1.50/2,

cpn: 1.00/4 (used 2 cpns),

EP: $4.00/8 or $0.50 ea!

1 - Kellogg's Pop Tarts

Clearance Price: $1.65,

cpn: 0.55/1,

EP: $1.10 ea!

4 - Spray 'N Wash Laundry Stain Remover, 22 oz

LP: 2.79 & BOGO, IP: 0.75 (used 2 cpns) printable here,

EP: $1.29/2 or $0.64 ea!

2 - Quaker Muffin Bars, 7.83 - 12.6 oz box

LP: 3.19 & BOGO, IP: 1.00 (used 2 cpns) printable here,

EP: $1.19/2 or $0.59 ea!

2 - Lipton Knorr Rice/ Pasta Side Dishes, 4 - 6.4 oz pkg

LP: 1.49 & BOGO, cpn: 0.75/2,

EP: $0.74/2 or $0.37 ea!

1 - Brawny Paper Towels, 6 or 8 roll pk - I got the 6 roll pk (more sheets)!

LP: 6.49, cpn: 1.50,

EP: $4.99 ea!

I ♥ Publix!

Happy Publix Shopping!

Kissing My Coupons (dot) blogspot (dot) com

About Kissing My Coupons & Me

Coupon Abbreviations, Definitions, & Lingo

Friday, February 13, 2009

Valassis / RedPlum Coupon Inserts Disappearing!!