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The $50 Grocery Budget

I have been bad at budgets my whole life. I have really been trying to turn over a new leaf especially now that my husband is saving to go back to school and we have a little family. It seems to be a priority all of a sudden. Once I put my mind to it I became pretty good at it. I always thought of it as a game. Mmy family of 4 is able to spend $50 a week easily on everything we need to eat healthy and still build up a food storage. I think a family of 5 and maybe even 6 could use this budget. I have two boys in diapers and one using formula, so I imagine people that aren't in that situation could spend less.

During my first 3-4 months of using coupons I was in my "stock up phase."

I spent $50 for my pantry type items (aisles 1-17).

Then I took an additional $10-$20 for fresh food items( milk, eggs, cheese, bread, fruits, vegetables). Typically my fresh food item were the things that I needed to make my meals "realistic" healthy. Now, that it is summer time your budget could possibly be even less if you planted a garden.

After my stock-up phase it was so easy to spend only $50 for EVERYTHING.

$30 goes to replacing what I have used in my pantry whether it's food, cleaning supplies or cosmetic items.

$20 goes to buying the fresh food items and whatever I need to make healthy meals for my family.

If your new the She Shops Smart your probably thinking there is no way you could spend $50 on stock-up items. You would use all that food in one week. Well, think about it this way, when Kraft dressing goes on sale for $1.50 and your coupon is good for $1.50 off 1 that makes it FREE. If you had one coupon for every person in your home, in my case 4, that means I end up with 4 free bottles of Kraft dressing. That will easily last me until it goes on sale again in 3-4 months. Or what if Capri Suns ended up costing you .50 and you could buy 8 boxes of them. You are spending way less and building up a food storage all at the same time. Next time things go on sale for those rock bottom prices you will just continue to replace what you have used.

It seriously works like magic too. I remember being on my last zip lock bag and thinking I hope they go on sale soon, and sure enough they went on sale that very next week!

I honestly could spend $30-$40 a week, but I am trying so hard to build up my long term food storage that I spend the entire $50 budget. I hope that in a few months I have my food storage and I can cut my budget to even less than $50.

How to Budget in Diapers:

The most frequent question I get is about getting diapers for less. I have a few tips:

1) WALGREENS and RITEAID when they offer RR deals and rebate checks on their diapers

2) Using a coupon, even for only $1.50, is better than no coupon at all.

3) Know your prices. Decide that by the highest price per diaper you would pay.

4) Compare the price per diaper to the Costco comparison entry on my blog to see which is the better price.

5) Honestly, a lot of weeks when I buy diapers I am just using a measly $1.50/1 coupon, but I figure I am under $50 and still building a food storage, so no matter what I paid full price for it's okay, because the most important thing to me is to be under $50.

Be Flexible:

One other thing I like to keep in mind when I say $50 is that you need to stay flexible. Some weeks you might see that a TON of what you use is on sale. BUY it if you know you are going to need it. Don't not buy it because you'll spend over $50. The next week only spend $40 instead of $50, or if you need to spend $100 in one week and take the next week off. In the long run if you don't buy it you will spend more on it in the future when it is not on sale do it. When all is said and done at the end of the month as long as you stayed in your budget who cares if you spend $100 one week, none the next, $25 in week 3 and $75 during week 4.

Have Fun with it:

Saving money is a TON of fun. You'll find yourself sharing your new hobby with everyone you know. You may even find yourself getting excited to go grocery shopping. Just remember it's not always the most important thing. It's okay if you don't use a coupon on EVERYTHING. It's okay if you didn't get that FREE bottle of ketchup, but the lady in front of you did. You are still saving money in the easiest way possible. Always keep in perspective that you are cutting your grocery budget by 50-70%.

Free Pastry at Starbucks

On July 21st, tomorrow, Starbucks is giving away a FREE pastry with the purchase of a beverage from when the store opens until 10:30 am. Click HERE to go to their website to print off your coupon now! They are trying to promote their new ingredients in the pastries, so lets go see how it tastes!

What is for Dinner? Panda Express

Click here for a Buy a 2 plate entree and get a single entree FREE coupon at Panda Express. Last time I was there when they gave me my reciept there was a option to take a short survey for a FREEBIE too. I love things like that!

Thanks to moneysavingmom!

Coupon Giveaway

Alright She Shops Smart Readers, we have an AWESOME giveaway this week! We are giving away 4 RP inserts from July 9th, 4 SS inserts from July 9th and 4 SS inserts from July 19th's paper. WOW! That is a total of 12 inserts. Whether you are brand new and just ordered your first week of papers, or are experts, this is a GREAT giveaway. Either it will help you get a jump start or help you to "stock up" even more supplies. We also thought that with that many inserts we had better GIVEAWAY a coupon hanging file system that both of us SWEAR by for easy organization of coupons for us busy moms!

To enter our giveaway all you have to do is

1) Add our button to your blog

2) Add us as a friend on Facebook

3) Tell a friend about She Shops Smart

For everyone you did, make a comment!!! We trust you all!!! That means you can enter up to 3 times! If you already have added our button or have become our friend on Facebook make a COMMENT!

If you live too far away to get you the hanging file, we will send you a gift card so you can go and get one for FREE in your area!

Giveaway will close on 7/24.

Free Mocha Mondays

Starting Monday, July 13 you can get a free 7oz iced or 8oz hot mocha from 7am to 7pm every Monday through August 3. If you buy one on your own it is 12oz. Maybe this will help you jumpstart your Monday morning.

Staples Deals 7/19-7/25

Here are some more AWESOME deals at Staples for back to school deals. We also had quite a few e-mails from you guys concerned that these deals weren't as great as they appeared because there was a rebate involved. Some offers are FREE only after a rebate, but Staples rebate program is the easiest EVER! You send in all you info via Internet and then you will receive a check/postcard in the mail. The employees are also super helpful of helping you become a Staples rewards customer and teaching you how to submit your rebates. I have had nothing but positive experiences with their easy rebate program. So, take advantage and score your FREE items this week!

On the front page of the weekly ad it says:

" Buy any backpack, get 100% back in Staples Rewards. It's like getting a FREE backpack! Limit 1 backpack per mailing address. Purchase price paid for backpack will be credited to customer’s Staples Rewards® account. Must be a member of Staples Rewards®. Valid for purchases 7/19/09–7/25/09. Valid in-store, @ staples.com or by phone. Staples rewards will be mailed in October. Not valid on previous purchases. "

FREE after easy rebate Limit ONE per household Plus tax where applicable Offer valid in store only While supplies last

Zebra Cadoozles mechanical pencils 10/pack
Sale: $2.90
Easy rebate: $2.99
Final Price: FREE after rebate

Zebra Sarasa retractable gel pens, medium, black, 5/pack
Sale: $4.99
Easy Rebate: $4.99
Final Price: FREE after rebate

Pentel Handy Line retractable assorted highlighters, 4/pack
Sale: $4.99
Easy Rebate: $4.99 easy rebate
Final Price: FREE after rebate

Staple Slim-Line pencil sharpener
Sale: $15.99
Instant Savings: $5.99 instant savings
Easy Rebate: $10 .00
Final Price: FREE after rebate

$1 Items
Limit 2 per customer
Pentel Pens 5 pack
Expo dry erase markers 4 pack
Pentel Hi-Polymer Erasers 3 pack
3-Hole Punch
Staples Perforated Mini Legal Pads
Staples 5½" x 4" Notebook

Staples photo supreme 8½" x 11" paper, 50/pack
Sale: $12.98
Easy Rebate: $11.98
Final Price: $1.00 after rebate

$2 items
Limit 2 per customer

Dry-Erase Board
Pilot Erasable Gel Pens 3-pack
12 Staples mechanical pencils
Staples Stickies adhesive notes
Staples eraser/grip combo pack

BOGO Deals
Better binders
Sale: Buy 3, get 1 Free

Staples Graph Ruled notebooks, composition books, filler paper and pads
Sale: Buy 1, get 1 Free

Book Sox
Sale: Buy any 2 and get a 3-D Box Sox FREE instantly

Lunch Bag - Buy any $9.99 lunch bag and get a food/beverage container 50% off.

Easy as 1, 2, FREE

I love that there is something free or so close to free its amazing- every week! Here are a few of the fantastic deals this week worht picking up:

Target Has:
$13.99 when you buy 2 Schick Quattro Razors $6.99 each
$8 when you use two $4.00/1 Schick Quattro Titanium coupons from SS 6/14
=Pay $5.98 out of pocket and receive a $5.00 Target Gift Card!
It’s like paying $0.98 for two after gift card and coupons!!!



Walgreens Has:
Goody Ouchless Flex HeadbandSale:$3.99
Use$$1.00 printable HERE
Also Use: 3.99 rebate printed at checkout
Final Price: $1.00 overage = MONEY MAKER :)



Albertsons Has:
Reser Dips 8.0 oz with $1/1 coupon = FREE
click here to go their site and get the coupon

Let alone all the great ideas there are with your double coupons!



Macey's Has:
Kellogg's Cereal, 12.2-18 oz. Froot Loops or Corn Pops
Use in-ad store coupon: $6.00 off when you buy 4, limit 1 coupon per customer.
Also use manufacturer's coupon: Kelloggs Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops or Apple Jacks Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger $1.50/1 (Expires: 7-19-09) RP-6/7
Final Price. $ FREE



Leave us a comment, and tell us about other great things you have picked up for FREE or close to free this week!




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Target 7/19-7/25

There are some decent deals at Target this week:

Dannon Activia Yogurt (4 pk) $2 each

Use $1/1 SS 5/10

Final Price = $1/ea

Bertolli Frozen Meals $6 each

Use $1.25/1 RP 6/7

Final Price = $4.75 each

Axe Shower Gel (12 oz) $3.29 each

Use $1.50/1 in RP 5/17

Final Price = $1.79 each

Always Infinity Pads withWings (36 ct) $6.99

Use $4/1 in P&G 6/7

Final Price = $2.99 each

Gift Card Deals

Starbucks Coffee (12 oz) $7 each

Get a $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 3

Final Price = $21 for 3 bags of coffee;

It's like getting these for $5.33 each with gift card

This one is my favorite deal this week!

$13.99 when you buy 2 Schick Quattro Razors $6.99 each

$8 when you use two $4.00/1 Schick Quattro Titanium coupons from SS 6/14

=Pay $5.98 out of pocket and receive a $5.00 Target Gift Card!

It’s like paying $0.98 for two after gift card and coupons!!!

-emily

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Walgreens 7/19-7/25

There are some great deals at Walgreens this week!

Registry Reward Deals:

Rice Krispies, Mini Wheats, Smart Start, Raisin Bran or Raisin Bran Crunch 2/$5
get $1.00 register Reward when you buy two
use $1.00 from 6/7 Red plum– Rice Krispies, Mini Wheats (exp 7/19-must use Sunday)
use $1.00 from 6/7 RP – Raisin Bran (exp 7/19-must use Sunday)
Final Price: $1.00 each

Dentyne Ice 60 pk 2 for $4
get $1.00 Register Reward when you bvy two
use the$1 off 2 from 6/14 Smart Source
Final Price: $1 each

Glade Sense & Spray, Flameless Candle, Lasting Impressions $6.99
get back a $1.00 Register Reward
use the $4.00 from July All You Magazine
Use the $3 coupons from the 7/12 red plum
Final Price: $2.99- $1.99

Pilot G2 GelPens 2pk $1
get back $1.00 Register Reward at checkout
Final Price: FREE

Excedrin Pain Relief 40-50ct $6.99 Buy one get one free
use the $1.00 from 7/12 Smart Source , use two
get back a $5.00 monthly register reward deal when you buy two
Final Price: two for FREE

Tylenol Extra Strength $4.99
get back a $3 Register Reward
use the $2 coupon from 6/21 Smart Source
Final Price: FREE

In store coupon deals
Dawn liquid $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the in store ad coupon
also use the $.25 coupon from 7/5 P&G
Final Price: $.74

Skintimate or Edge Shave Cream $1.99 (with insert coupon)
Use in store ad coupon
also use the $1.50 off 2 coupon from 7/12 Smart Source
Final Price: $1.24

I know lots of you are probably thinking more about doing something fun for the 24th of July, or maybe just another fun summer vacation but its a GREAT week to buy school supplies! Check out these deals!

School Supplies:

$.19 Each:
Penway rulers
Paper clips 100 ct
2 pocket poly folder with prongs

$.29 Each:
Penway erasers
Penway pencils 10 pk

$.39 Each:
Penway Poly binder or glue
Scotch transparent tape ½ x 450
$1/3 from 7/12 RP
Final Price: $.06!!!

$.49 Each:
5pk Bic Brite Highlighters
24pk Penway crayons

$.59 Each:
Scotch mailers or clasp envelopes
Penway Dual Hole pencil sharpener
It’s Academic sharpener & eraser

$.99 Each:
Crayola colored pencils 12pk
3 subject Penway notebook 120 sheets
It’s Academic stretch bookcover

Messenger Bag or Backpack $19.99 B1G1 free

School supplies $.09-$.19:
White Poster-board 22×28 inches
Penway Highlighters
Penway 2-pocket folders
#2 pencils, $.09 each (limit 12)
Paper Mate Prism Pens-10ct or Mechanical Pencils-5ct $.19 (limit 6)

Just a thought--crayons and paper can be great stocking stuffers for the little kids that love to color! Now is a great time to stock up!

Month Long Deals:

Goody Ouchless Flex Headband
Sale:$3.99
Use$$1.00 printable HERE
Also Use: 3.99 rebate printed at checkout
Final Price: $1.00 overage

Dove Body Mists
Sale: $4.49 each
Earn: $2 in RRs WYB2
Also Use: $1/1 6/28 RP

Cutter Advanced Insect Repellent (1 oz)
Sale: $2.00Use: $2.00 from SS 5/31
Final Price: FREE

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Other Coupons in Sundays Paper

Deseret Morning News

pg A11 Smiths Marketplace
20% Off apparel, shoes and accessories
15% Off Home goods

pg A20 Smiths Clip N Save
Kroger Ice Cream $.59
Bar S Franks $.59
Smiths Hot Dog Buns $.59

pg E3 Discovery Gateway
2 for 1 admission
works for up to 6 people

Pg E8-9 (bottom of page) Ruby Tuesday
Buy One Entree Get One Free
*first entree must be one listed on coupon

Smiths Marketplace Insert
10% off Video Game Software and Accessories
10% off I-pod Accessories
15% off Any Music CD, Music Video, or Vinyl in Stock

20% off Cell Phone Accessories

Parade
$.25 Charmin on any one
pack of 4
Big roll, Ultra Strong, or Ultra Soft (10-31-09)

Kmart
$5.00 OFF purchase of $50.00
(on qualifying food and consumables, drugstore or school supply purchase)

Jo-Ann
40% off any one regular priced item
50% off your entire custom framing order

Toys R Us
Bonus offer rewards members only **(its free to join)**
15% Off any ONE video Game

Tanger Outlets
20% Off Any Single Item
20% Off Any Single Item
(Good Thru 8/31/09)

Bed Bath and Beyond
20% OFF any single item in the store
(8/10/09)

Salt Lake Tribune

pg A9
Smiths Marketplace
20% off Apparel Shoes and Accessories
15% Off Home

A20 Smiths Clip N Save
$.59 Kroger Ice Cream
$.59 Bar S Franks
$.59 Smiths Hot Dog Buns

D3 Discovery Gateway
2 for 1 admission
good for up to 6 people

D8-9 Ruby Tuesdays
BOGO entree (purchased entree must be one listed on coupon)

All other inserts same as in DMN
=see above

Daily Herald Coupons

inside the newspaper:
pg. A7 Smiths .59 ice cream
48-56 oz Kroger Deluxe All Varieties
Limit 2 with card & $25 min. purchase
July 19-21

Smiths .59 Bar S Franks
12oz Meat only
Limit 2 with card & $25 min. purchase
July 19-21

Smiths .59 Smith's Buns 8 count hamburger or hot dog
Limit 2 with card & $25 min. purchase
July 19-21

Other Coupons mixed in with the ads:
Tanger Outlet Coupon Insert 20% off ANY single item
Expires 8/31/09

Bed Bath and Beyond
20% off ANY single item in the store
Expires 8/10/09

Toys R Us/ Babues R Us
15% off ALL strollers and Travel Systems
7/19-7/25
15% off all carseats
7/19-7/25
15% off ANY one video game
7/19-7/25

Coupons in Paper Today

You may be wondering where the red plum insert is this week. Dont worry, its not just your newspaper that is missing it. It was not delivered in any paper today. Smart Source is the only insert today. Here is what is looks like this Sunday. Quiznos coupons are the front cover. Enjoy!

-Emily

Making it Last

I have had such great feedback from everyone going to pick up some of the AMAZING deals at Buy Low. Remember, if you can't make it there but you are near a Walmart PRICE MATCH! Along with everyone sharing their great deals, comes a lot of questions about how to make that food last as long as possible at prices like these. So, in response to all your questions about freezing and canning food I became overwhelmed with all the great tips out there, so I am going to talk about a few fruits and vegetables every week, until we cover them ALL. This week we will talk about yams, carrots, watermelon, cantaloupe, radishes and green onions! All those items were on sale this week at Buy Low!

Yams: Yams are a GREAT source of vitamin A. One yam has as much vitamin A that is required in 3-4 days. To freeze yams whole, scrub them, grease them and bake them in the oven at about 400 degrees for 15 min- 20 min. Let them cool and then wrap them individually in tin foil. Store them in the freezer in a Ziploc freezer bag. When you are ready to eat them you can put them in the oven or microwave to reheat!

You can also boil and mash the potatoes and store them in the freezer. Boil the potatoes, peel and then mash them. After you mash them it can be helpful to mix in a little acidic solution to prevent browning. I little bit of lemon and water or orange and water solution would work great! Pack the potatoes in air tight containers with 1/2 inch space. You can place a piece of freezer paper on top to keep it sealed even tighter.

The last way to freeze yams, is in your favorite candied yam recipe!

Yams would make great sweet potato pie, mashed baby food, sweet potato fries, pumpkin pie, the possibilities are endless!Radishes: Freezing radishes is not a great option because they are high in water content. If you do decide to try, they won't be as crisp and the texture will be different from a fresh radish. Make sure you clean them, cut the tops and bottoms off and then cut them into little pieces. Freezing them whole would cause the outer skin to crack. After you cut the radishes into small pieces blanch them by putting them into boiling water for 2-3 min and then ice cold water for a few min, Drain the water and then place the radishes in Ziploc bags and freeze them
A better option to freezing radishes is dehydrating them and then storing them.Green Onions: Flash freezing is recommended for green onions. This way you can pull out just the desired amount instead of an entire clump of green onions. It probably isn't a good idea to use previously frozen green onions in a salad because their texture would be tough. So just slice, freeze flash and put into Ziploc bags and freeze. Simple enough for me!
Carrots: It is best to freeze carrots after they have been cooked. You can blanch baby carrots in boiling water for about 5 min and strips or slices of carrots for about 2 min. Cool them in ice water. Drain and then store in Ziploc bags. You could also mash them up to make a great homemade baby food.

Watermelon/ Cantaloupe: I was surprised to find that freezing melon works great! You need to cut the watermelon away from the rind and make sure the seeds have been cut out. Slice or cut it into wedges, cubes or balls. You can then flash freeze it and store it in Ziploc bags. I learned that eating it frozen is amazing, but if you let it thaw out its not so great. You can also freeze the melon in a syrup to retain it's sweetness. Here was a great website I found that had a great syrup recipe.

Free Chocolate Friday

Don't forget today's FREE chocolate! Click here to get to the website. Remember you can have up to 4 coupons delivered to a household/mailing address. You will need a different e-mail address for each coupon. Have no idea what I am talking about. Click here to read all about FREE chocolate Fridays!

Weekly Show and Tell

I had so much fun last night going around and "collecting" up all the things I had coupons for last night! About once a month I make trips to all the stores I know have FREE or close to FREE things to get. It would be awful if every time I found a great deal I ran to go get it, because usually within 24hours another deal at that store is discovered. So, when I find a good deal, as long as it isn't only a weekly deal, I print or clip that coupon and put it in my pocket coupon organizer under the store the deal belongs to. About once a month, I go after my family is put to bed, and "collect" up all the things I had on my ongoing list. My husband tells me it's like waking up to Christmas morning. I have all new treats for his lunch box and awesome snack "surprises" for the kids.

I started my fun night at Target, (they close first and it was late) and had a very successful trip!
I purchased:

2 Kids t-shirts on clearance for $2.24 (for both)
1 Smart Popcorn box with 5 individual bags in it $3.34- $1 off peelie. I wouldn't normally have bought such a high priced item, but I was hungry and it looked good!

2 Dove facial travel wipes .97 each - 2 $1/1 coupons

2 Johnson and Johnson travel first aid kits .97 each - 2 $1/1 coupons

2 Bags of Alexia Chips 2 $1/1 coupons plus .75/2 Target coupon

I Eggo Bakeshop $1/1 coupon

10 Sobe Life Waters (not pictured) I used 5 B1G1 FREE coupons!

Total $5.25 +I received a $5 Target gift card

Saved: $20.01

Then I made my way over to Smiths where I purchased:

8 boxes of Kleenex

3 Sobe Life Waters

1 Package Dixie Paper Plates

1 Package Dixie Paper Bowls

6 packages Extra Gums

1 Coke

1 Sprite

4 Boxes Cheezits

2 Bags of Chex Mix

6 Packages Keebler Cookies

7 Playtex gloves (I had enough to buy 14, but they only had 7 left)

2 Gallons Milk
1 Package New York Steaks
1 Smiths mouthwash ( I saw that the Smith's brand was only $1 compared to the on sale Listerine brand)
1 loaf of bread

I spent: $39.39 and also walked away with a coupon for a FREE Gerber graduates sippy cup, and (2) $1 off anything catalinas, courtesy of Kleenex)

I saved: $73.10

I also qualified for the Fuel for School Rebate HERE. When I send that in I will have only spent $29.39 OOP!!!!!!

My last trip I headed over to Albertsons where I purchased:

8 packages of Klondike bars (They were out of the Breyers ice cream, plus I like Klondike bars better)

1 Breyers Ice Cream (last one =( )

4 Super Soft Pretzels

1 Homelife Napkin package

1 Risers Dip

I spent: $13.39

I saved: $42.22

And I also walked away with another $4.50 off Breyers coupon! Click here to see how to get ice cream for cheap!

Last night I ended up

Spending: $57.94

Saving: $135.33

+ I will get a $10 rebate for Fuel for School!

Now that is how you Shop Smart!

Salad at Denny's

Denny's is offering a FREE entree salad with the purchase of another entree of equal or lesser value and 2 beverages. Click here to print off the coupon. It expires 8/9/09/

Thank you Slick Deals!

Did you know that on Tuesday nights kids eat FREE from 4pm-10PM. Some locations also offer Saturday kids eat FREE from 4pm-10pm. Call ahead to see if your location does! This would make a cheap dinner for our family! All we would end paying for is 2 drinks and one entree!

Seize the Day (with FREE breakfast)!

Ikea is offering FREE breakfast this weekend!Saturday July18-Sunday July 19th. Limit one per customer.

Offer valid for ONE small breakfast valued at .99 and one cup of coffee valued at .99.

Find the breakfast hours at your store here!

The Calendar is Open

Wow, I can't believe how fast summer is flying by. With summer going by so fast, so is our calendar. I guess everyone is wanting to save money on groceries wink wink. The month of August and September are filling up fast.

Book a class on how to use Grocery Smarts for your clubs, staff meetings, enrichment activities, girls night out and even couples date nights (I love it when spouses get into saving money together).

Learn about how hosting a class pays off for you here!

E-mail us at sheshopssmart@gmail.com, or call at 801-369-0667 with the date you are looking for and we can put your class on the calendar.

Classes are always on a first come basis and are filling up quickly.

Coupon and Blog Lingo

I have had quite a few people ask about different coupon and blog abbreviations and the meanings of them. I decided to put together a little list of some of the terms that can be run into while "coupon-ing" or reading blogs. If you have some others leave a comment so we can add them to the list. There is a previous post about coupons that includes pictures. Click here to go to it. The ones in bold writing are some that are often found when using coupons.

BOGO- Buy One Get One Free

BPN- Beer Purchase Necessary

BRU- Babies R Us

BTFE- Box Tops For Education

C/O- Cents Off Coupons

CDB- Coupon Data Base

CPN- Coupon

CRR- Cash Register Receipt

DND- Do Not Double

DCRTC- Dated Cash Register Receipt with Total Circled

FAR- Free After Rebate

FS- Food Storage

GC- Gift Card

IP- Internet Printable

IVC- Instant Value Coupon

MFG- Manufacturer

MIR- Mail In Rebate

NAZ- Name, Address, Zip Code

NBPN- No Beer Purchase Necessary

NED- No Expiration Date

OAS- On Any Size

OOP- Out Of Pocket

OYNSO- On Your Next Shopping Order

P&G- Proctor & Gamble

POF- Proof Of Purchase

PPHF- Pay Pal Handling Fee

RC- Rain Check

RP- Red Plum

SP- Stockpile

SS- Smart Source

TMF- Try Me Free

TRU- Toys R Us

UPC- Universal Product Code –aka- bar code

V- Valassis

WYB- When You Buy

This is just some of the abbreviations that are used. If you have an abbreviation that you are curious about leave a comment so we can add it to the list!

Linked fixed for free ice cream

The link has been fixed Breyers Ice Cream post from yesterday. The deal is still on Pinching Your Pennies front (main) page. It is about half way down the page. Click here for the oringinal post from yesterday. Enjoy your ice cream!

***Update, If you printed off the coupons yesterday it has been reported by several other blogs that the coupons have reset, so you can print them AGAIN!