Couponing for the Rest of Us

FREE Everyday Minerals Makeup – 7-piece Sample Kit

Everyday Minerals Makeup is offering their 7-peice Sample Kit for FREE right now!  You just pay for shipping.  Pick your skin tone and place the product in your cart to see the discount. I’ve always wanted to try this! Thanks Saving Everyday for the tip.

For more Fun Freebies, see our Freebie Page HERE.


Welcome: Join the Time 2 $ave Community

If you just heard Time 2 $ave on Living Wealthy Radio with Teresa KUHN
Talk Radio 1370am Hi and Welcome!

If this is your first visit, we’d like to thank you for stopping by. We are excited to have the opportunity to serve you and hope the information we provide guide you as you enter the world of couponing.

Like most, the effects of our nations economy hit our family’s hard. As a result, we attempted to save our family money by eliminating family vacations, taking our children out of extra curricular activities and buying only store brand foods. However, the savings didn’t add up.  Out of great skepticism we started couponing. After hundreds of hours of research, months of practice, and many trials and errors our tenacity paid off. We began to see our grocery bill dwindle each week as we learned how to use coupons effectively.

Now, to keep this in perspective we don’t LOVE COUPONS. We don’t wake up every morning excited to cut up coupons or jump on every deal that we can find. Simply put – couponing just happened to be the tool that brought hope to our family’s finances. Most importantly it has afforded us the incredible opportunity to give into the lives of others in ways we never imagined.

You’ll see quickly that we want to offer our community much more than just grocery/drug store savings. Only a small part of our life is spent at the grocery store. We want to speak encouragement to each of you, bring you content that is relative to your life, introduce you to thousands of others in our community and have FUN all at the same time!

 

Couponing has to FIT into YOUR LIFE  ~ NOT become YOUR LIFE.

If you have thought about using coupons, or attempted without success, don’t quit now. Learning an entire new mindset to shopping doesn’t happen overnight. It will take time to understand the process, take one step at a time. I (Kasey) remember the first time I saved $12.00 on my grocery bill, I floated out to the parking lot to my car. We encourage you to celebrate those moments, give yourself a pat on the back and enjoy how great it feels to save.

From our own experience, it’s important to keep couponing in perspective in our lives. We remind ourselves that couponing is a tool that helps our family’s finances not a tool that takes over our lives. For us that means that we don’t chase every deal and we don’t go to every store. Our goal is to shop one grocery store per week, and if time permits one quick drug store trip.

Below I have listed helpful tools to help you get started

Helpful Links:

  • How to use our site here.
  • Printable Grocery “Buy Price” List here
  • Learning the lingo short version here & detailed version here.
  • Links to Printable Coupon Sites here
  • Newest Printable Coupons here
  • Problems Printing Coupons here
  • 2011 Newspaper Insert Schedule here
  • Rainchecks – Don’t Pass them up! here
  • Catalina’s – What are they & what do I do if they don’t print here.
  • Freezer help printable list here.
  • How to work a Cataina here.

Don’t Miss These Hot Deals!

  • Photo Deals here
  • Freebies & More here
  • Hot Deals / Flutterbuys here
  • Two great ways to earn free gift cards and a quarterly check in the mail here.

Grocery and Drug Store Sale matched with Coupons
You can check out our grocery store and drug store match-ups – click here. You’ll see a list of grocery, drug and national retail stores – from here, click the store that you shop at and you’ll be directed to that stores weekly sale items matched with coupons. Don’t worry we walk you step by step through the process at a workshop.

Don’t Miss a Deal!
We update the blog all day long – you don’t want to miss out on the HOT deals we find. Some are very time sensitive – in that case twitter is a great way to be notified each time we update the site. Join our facebook community of over 20,900 and growing strong. It’s a great place to connect with other couponers, share your deals, ask each other questions, and of course see deals that we ONLY post on facebook. Of course you don’t want to miss our daily FREE newsletter that summarizes that days posting here.

 

 

FREE Family Events 7/15/11

Here are a few fun and FREE things to do with your kids this weekend!
Don’t forget to check with your locations for exact details.

AC Moore is offering “Summer Fun Wednesdays!” There is a different fun activity every Wednesday throughout the summer.  Download their super cute calendar for your kids to color and keep track of what is coming up HERE.

  • FREE Make and Take. Buy a T-shirt and tie-die it for FREE. Details HERE.
  • Saturday July 16, 2011
  • 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Locations HERE
  • Summer Fun Wednesday: Button Bookworm Bookmark! Details HERE.
  • Wednesday July 20, 2011
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Locations HERE

Barnes and Noble

  • Free Story Time: Various times each week.
  • Locations HERE

Bass Pro Shops

  • Fish Feeding Frenzy: Participate in feeding the fish in the store’s large aquarium.  Details HERE
  • Every Saturday
  • 3:00pm
  • Locations HERE

Lakeshore Learning

  • Free Craft: Splashy Jellyfish.  Details HERE
  • Saturday July 16, 2011
  • 11:00am – 3:00pm
  • Locations HERE

Lowes

  • Event:  Build And Grow Clinic – Make a Heart Flower Vase. Details HERE.
  • Date:  Saturday May 7th 2011 10am
  • Participating Locations and to make reservations HERE

Pottery Barn Kids

  • Story Time.  Details HERE
  • Every Tuesday
  • 11:00am – 11:30am
  • Store Locations HERE

FREE Family Events Roundup 7/8/11

Get out there are enjoy your families this weekend!
Be sure to check with your specific locations for details.

AC Moore is offering “Summer Fun Wednesdays!” There is a different fun activity every Wednesday throughout the summer.  Download their super cute calendar for your kids to color and keep track of what is coming up HERE.

  • FREE Make and Take.  Duck Tape Wands. Details HERE.
  • Saturday July 9, 2011
  • 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Locations HERE
  • Summer Fun Wednesday: The Orb Factory Sticky Mosaic Pictures! Details HERE.
  • Wednesday July 13, 2011
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Locations HERE

Barnes and Noble

  • Free Story Time: Various times each week.
  • Locations HERE

Bass Pro Shops

  • Fish Feeding Frenzy: Participate in feeding the fish in the store’s large aquarium.  Details HERE
  • Every Saturday
  • 3:00pm
  • Locations HERE

Lakeshore Learning

  • Free Craft: Make a mosaic mirror.  Details HERE
  • Saturday July 9th, 2011
  • 11:00am – 3:00pm
  • Locations HERE

Lowes

  • Event:  Build And Grow Clinic – Make a Tow Truck. Details HERE.
  • Date:  Saturday May 7th 2011 10am
  • Participating Locations and to make reservations HERE

Michaels

  • The Knack Family Event: Clay Pot Jewelry Holder.  For ages 3 and up. Details HERE
  • Friday May6th, 2011
  • 6:00pm to 8:00pm
  • Locations HERE

Pottery Barn Kids

  • Story Time.  Details HERE
  • Every Tuesday
  • 11:00am – 11:30am
  • Store Locations HERE

Vocalpoint: FREE products & Coupons

 

 
If you haven’t signed up for Vocalpoint yet you are missing out!  Not only do they send out free samples but also free product and high value coupons.  I have been a member since October 2008 and can vouch that you really do receive free samples and coupons.

I finally remembered to snap a quick picture so I could show you an example.   I recently received a sample box of Kellogs Frosted Mini Wheats,then maybe a week or two later the snazzy paper coffee cup arrived. 

   

How to join?   It’s really simple and quick:

Complete registration and receive exclusive Proctor and Gamble coupons, samples, newsletters and discounts.  Usually you will receive a free product coupon along with several high value coupons.  A great way to save money and try new products for free.

 

     

Coffee Cup Sampler Cup:

  • FREE pint of Breve Creme Coffee Creamer (any flavor)
  • 5 Coupons for $0.55 off CoffeeHouse Inspirations of International Delight 

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats Touch:

  •  Sample sized box of Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats /Touch of Fruit in the Middle
  • 1 Coupon for Buy Box Get One Free
  • (3) $1.00 off pkg of Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats

 

Vocalpoint has a surprise healthy treat on it’s way — great for every day of the week! Tots love it, and moms love to give it. So spread the word that savings are coming!

To get in on the fun at Vocalpoint.com, click here to visit the sign up page.  It’s free and easy! Soon as you’re in, check out all our great articles, message boards, coupons, and samples.

FREE Family Events: 6/4/11 – 6/5/11

Have a great time with your family this weekend with some of these fun events!
Check with your location for details.

Bank of America

  • FREE Museum Weekend – Bank of America Account Holders can get FREE admission to over 150 participating museums this weekend! All you have to do is show your Bank of America Debit or Credit Card! Details HERE.
  • Saturday June 4th and Sunday 5th, 2011
  • Varies by location.
  • Locations HERE.

Barnes and Noble

  • Free Story Time: Various times each week.
  • Locations HERE

Bass Pro Shops

  • Fish Feeding Frenzy: Participate in feeding the fish in the store’s large aquarium.  Details HERE
  • Every Saturday
  • 3:00pm
  • Locations HERE

The Home Depot

  • Kids Workshop: FREE – Valet Organizer.  Perfect for Father’s Day!  For children ages 5 – 12.  Details HERE.
  • Saturday June 4th 2011
  • Time:  9am – 12pm
  • Participating Locations HERE

Lakeshore Learning

  • Free Craft: Under the Sea Puppet Show Crafts.  Details HERE
  • Saturday June 4th , 2011
  • 11:00am – 3:00pm
  • Locations HERE

Amazon.com: Kindle FREE ebook Coffee Shop Conversations

Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk Kindle edition is available for a limited time for FREE on Amazon.com.  This book talks about how to have meaningful conversations that point toward Christ.  It will, “help you discover the fine art of sharing your faith … without losing your friends.”  This book gets great recommendations!  Go HERE to download it to your Kindle, PC, or other device.

Want a Kindle?  Go HERE to get one for only 114!  With all of the FREE ebooks that you can download, it pays for itself!

*NEW* Nexcare Coupons and Free Sample

Get ready for bumps, bruises, and scrapes this summer with these great coupons from Nexcare.

$1/1 Nexcare Skin Care Products

$1.50/1 Nexcare Cold Sore Treatment

$1/1 Nexcare Hot/Cold Therapy

$1/1 Nexcare Product *Makes these cheap at Walmart!*

$.55/1 Nexcare First Aid Tapes

$1/1  Nexcare Tagaderm Dressings

Pledge to give blood on June 14th “World Blood Donor Day” and get a FREE sample of these fashion bandages.
Go HERE for the details.

Thanks Printable Coupons and Deals!