Coupon Lingo
Ever wanted to coupon but don't know the lingo? Check out these most used couponing words!
Blinkies= Coupons found in the store near the product that come from a red blinking box.
BOGO or B1G1= Buy One Get One Free.
CAT or Catalina= Coupon that prints at the register after purchase.
CRT= A coupon that prints on the cash register tape.
Double Coupon= A coupon that a store will double in value.
DND= Do not double.
ECB= CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for your purchases.
Filler= An item purchased to reach a minimum total in order to get the deal.
Free Item Coupon= A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free.
F2BF= Fun 2B Frugal!
GM= General Mills.
IVC= Walgreens instant value coupon.
IP= Internet printable coupon.
MFG= Manufacturer’s coupon.
MIR= Mail in rebate.
NED= No expiration date.
OOP= Out of pocket, which refers to the actually money you had to pay after sales and coupons.
OYNO= On your next order.
P&G= Proctor & Gamble
Peelie= A coupon that you can peel off the product package.
PSA= Prices starting at.
Q= Coupon.
RP= Red Plum.
RR= Register rewards at Walgreens.
SS= Smart source.
Stacking= Using a store coupon with a manufacturer’s coupon on the same item.
Tearpad= A pad of coupons found hanging from the store’s shelf or display. (Like a sticky note)
Triple Coupon= A coupon that a grocery store triples in value.
WYB= When you buy.
Moneymakers and Freebies at Walmart
Here they are the top freebies and moneymakers for Walmart this weekend. If you don’t use the product, you can always donate it to charity or give it too a friend/family member!
Rice Dream Original Lactose Free Rice Drink, 32 oz $1.88, regular price
Use $2.00/1 – Rice Product, Any – (facebook.com)
Final Price: $0.12 Moneymaker
GoodNites Bed Mats, 1 ct $1.47, regular price
Use $4.00/1 – GoodNites Disposable Bed Mats – (goodnites.com)
Final Price: $2.53 Moneymaker
Kool-Aid Bursts, 6 ct $1.00, regular price
Buy 1, Earn up to $1.00 with Ibotta
Pay $1.00, Submit for Ibotta Credit
Final Price: Free
Serenity Tena Ultra Thin Pads, 30 ct $5.24, regular price
Use Save up to $7.00 on Tena Pads – (tenatwist.com)
Final Price: Free
New Ibotta App is Available
The New Ibotta App has just been released! It is really cool! If you are using the Ibotta app already now you will need to update to the new App because they will be discontinuing their older version. So grab your iPAD, Phone or other smart phone and do it now before you forget!
The coolest thing is with the new Ibotta App you will now be able to see bonuses, store extra’s and new features which makes this app even better to use! When you see the New Ibotta, just go to the Main Menu of the app and then you can explore Bonuses which allow you to earn additional cash when you make your purchases. You can complete Bonuses, that will unlock even more and more savings as you buy the items.
What is Ibotta and how does it work?
Ibotta pays you for things you already buy. It is really quick and easy and you can organize what you will buy when you make your weekly shopping list and organize coupons. All you need is your smart phone!
Currently, Ibotta works in every: 7-Eleven, BI-LO, CityMarket, CVS Pharmacy, Dillons, Dollar General, Dominicks, Duane Reade, Family Dollar, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Giant Eagle, H-E-B, Harris Teeter, Hy-Vee, Ingles Markets, King Soopers, Kroger, Meijer, Pathmark, Pavilions, Pick ‘N Save, Publix, QFC, Ralphs, Randalls, RiteAid, Safeway, ShopRite, Smith’s, Stop & Shop, Target, Tom Thumb, United States Armed Forces Commissary, Vons, Walgreens, Walmart, Wegmans, WinCo Foods, Winn-Dixie
So if you have never used it, here is the best way to do just that. You start saving right away and you can be rady to shop with the app in just a few minutes.
Follow this tutorial:
- Step 1: After signing up and logging in and going through the initial app tutorial, you select the product offers that are of interest to you and complete the tasks that are of interest to you to start organize your savings plan.
- Step 2: Once you have activated all of the items you intend to purchase, then hit the store and go shopping!
- Step 3: Upon return from the store, select “Redeem” in the lower right-hand corner of the Ibotta Product Gallery. From here, select the retailer you have purchased your items from.
- Step 4: Read the tips, then select “Continue” at the bottom of the page. (Don’t forget to upload the entire receipt including the logo, date and total). This is super important!
- Step 5: After uploading the receipt, check and barcode scan each item on the receipt available for redemption (Note: for iPod 4th generation and iPad2 users, you will not be prompted to barcode scan). Once submitted, your receipt is now on it’s way to us for review, and most receipts will receive credit within 24 hours!
It really does add up fast! You just have to remember to add this process into your planning. If you use meal planning…this will be an amazing app for you because you can use the featured products to plan your meals and save even more!
Free P&G Coupon Booklet
Be sure to grab your free coupon book from P & G! This Coupon book has $13 in savings on your favorite P & G products like Febreze, Cascade, Dawn, Swiffer, and Mr. Clean. This coupon book may also give you the chance to try one of their products that you have been hesitant to buy without spending any money.
From the site: Simplify home life on a budget. Get $13 in savings on your favorite brands, plus quick and easy organizing tricks, in the free Home Made Simple coupon booklet.
P&G everyday allows one order request per household address per quarter. Ordering periods are generally between January 1 and March 31, April 1 and June 30, July 1 and September 30, and October 1 and December 31. Sample and coupon selections change throughout the year.