Question and Answers

When do you usually give your coupons to the cashier??

I wait until all of the products are scanned and then hand them all of my coupons at the same time. However, if I have a coupon to get the item FREE, then I put the coupon with the item so that they will be able to find the price easier when using the coupon.

Free 20 oz. Pepsi!

You can get a coupon for a FREE 20 oz Pepsi by following these steps:
Register with Pepsi X-Tras with the same email you use on Facebook
Then Like Pepsi on Facebook
You should get your 20oz coupon in the mail!
(Thanks MoJo)

Blockbuster Express: Rent 2, Get 1 Free!!

Blockbuster Express has released a code for rent two, get one free that is valid until Monday night! Just enter the code GE18D3 at checkout.
(Thanks Miami Mommy Savings!)

Target's Ad!!

The sneak peek of next week’s Target ad is up! Head over to Totally Target to check it out!

Ebates!!

Ebates is a shopping site that gives you up to 26% Cash Back every time you shop online. You can shop at over 1000 stores including eBay, JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, Overstock.com, Walmart, Kohl's and Home Depot. Plus you get additional savings with exclusive coupons, free shipping offers, and limited-time sales!
Sign up with Ebates today and you will get a $5 bonus!!!

Swag Bucks!!!

I see where alot of you have signed up for Swag Bucks! Congrats and Good Luck! Before long you will have enough swag bucks to redeem your prizes!

**Remember you do have to search the web in order to get the points. **

I usually only have to do about 2-5 searches before I get 1 point. The more you search the more points you will get. Go ahead and download the toolbar so that you will remember to search everyday.

What is Swag Bucks??Do you want to earn prizes just by searching the web. If so, head over to Swag Bucks and start searching the web. Once you earn points you can redeem them for a number of different gift cards.

**In order to get Swag Bucks you have to sign up on their website and search their website. If you have any questions, please email me.

I'm working on getting a wii for free! I'm redeeming every 450 swagbucks for a $5 gift card to Amazon.com. In the past few months I've already redeemed points for $180's worth of gift cards, plus I've earned 450 more swagbucks!! Happy Searching!

Thirty One Gifts

I'm excited to annouce that about to sign up to become a Thirty One Gifts consultant! If you haven't seen these products, they are so cute and very reasonable!!! There are so many cute bags and gifts that I want to purchase right now. To see what products they offer go here. If you're interested in hosting a party (either at your house, church or even online) email me at tlc1982@aol.com. Thirty One Gifts have some great hostess rewards!!!

Mommy to Be Coupon Class

I'm excited to say that next month I will be offering a new coupon class.

Mommy to Be Coupon Class

If you're a mommy to be, be sure to sign up for this class!! I'll discuss all the couponing information from my other classes as well as baby saving tips!!!

If you're interested in a class, please email me at southernsavings@aol.com for more information. Dates & Times will be announced soon!

Dollar General: Friday Coupon

Dollar General released a new coupon for .01 bleach when you spend $10 or more! You have until August 26th to use it. You must like Dollar General on Facebook to print your coupon.
(Thanks Coupon Katarina!)

Bride to Be Coupon Workshop

Anyone getting married or know of someone getting married within the next few months and you want to learn how to save money?

If so, I had a fellow reader email me this suggestion and I thought it was a great idea. I will be having a "Bride to Be" Coupon Workshop next month in the Tuscaloosa/Northport area. (Location to be announced soon) We will focus on how to save money, using coupons and grocery tips!

For more information or if you're interested in the class email me at southernsavings@aol.com. Also, comment on the facebook page if you would be interested so that I can see what others think about this idea. Thanks!!

Free Sample of Nexxus

Head on over here to get a FREE sample of Nexxus Therappe Shampoo, Humectress Conditioner, and new Deep Conditioner courtesy of Walmart! Allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.
(Thanks, Free Stuff!)

Groupon: Gap $50.00 gift certificate for $25!!!

Check out this great deal today on Groupon! The nationwide Groupon deal today (available in EVERY city) is a $50 Gap certificate for ONLY $25!
Fine print: Expires Nov 19, 2010. Limit 1/person. Valid in-store at US and Canada Gap stores only. Not valid @ Gap Outlet, Factory, Generation, online. Not valid for GiftCards, tax, or w/other offers. $50 minimum purchase. For use on any item in-store, including sale items

1000 Fans on Facebook Giveaway!!

We're almost to 1,000 fans on facebook. In order to celebrate, we we reach 1,000 I'm going to be hosting another giveaway. What do you want to see as the prize??

Attention Business Owners!!!

Do you have a small business that you would like to advertise on my blog?? If so, please email me at southernsavings@aol.com and I will be glad to post information about your business on here. I have over 600 readers a day that read this blog so if you want to get your business name out there then this is the way to go!

Also, if you're company would like to host a giveaway on the blog please email me at southernsavings@aol.com or tlc1982@aol.com for more information.

Stockpile Pictures

Anyone have any pictures of your stockpile that you want to share on the blog. If so, email me the pictures to southernsavings@aol.com. Also, include how long you have been couponing and on average the cost you think you have spent on most items. Thanks so much! Looking forward to seeing pictures from everyone else.

Ways to earn Gift Cards!!

Check out these websites where you can earn money or prizes by completing surveys, reading emails or searching the web.

Opinion Outpost Surveys
Every 50 points you earn $5
Check your inbox daily to see if there are any new surveys to take.

Inbox Dollars
Read daily emails to receive points.
Once you reach $30 they will send you a check.

Send Earnings
Read daily emails to receive points.
Once you reach $30 they will send you a check.

Sunshine Rewards
Read daily emails, take surveys or visit different websites to earn money.
Earn money through PayPal or Giftcards

SwagBucks
See information below.

Mindfield Online
Take surveys to earn money.

My Survey

HCD Surveys
Take surveys to earn money.

My Points

Email me if you are interested in My Points or leave your email in the comment area of this post and I will email you some information. (As of right now I have enough points to get $50.00 worth of gift cards for free) (My Favorite site!)

Ebates!!!

Ebates is a shopping site that gives you up to 26% Cash Back every time you shop online. You can shop at over 1000 stores including eBay, JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, Overstock.com, Walmart, Kohl's and Home Depot. Plus you get additional savings with exclusive coupons, free shipping offers, and limited-time sales!
Sign up with Ebates today and you will get a $5 bonus!!!

Coupon Class Schedule

Here is an updated Coupon Class schedule for the next few months. Please email me at (southernsavings@aol.com or tlc1982@aol.com) if you are interested in attending one of them. Classes are $10 per person and include a packet of information and door prizes. All classes usually last about 2 hours.

All classes in Blue are private classes

All classes in Pink are open to public

Friday, August 20th @ 7pm (Private Class) (Weber)

Sunday, August 22nd @ 1:30pm (Private Class -- Tuscaloosa)

Monday, August 23rd @ 5:30pm (Private Class -- Tuscaloosa)

Thursday, August 26th @ 5:30pm (Five Points Baptist Church)

Saturday, August 28th @ 10:00am (Day Star Assembly)

Tuesday, August 31st @ 6:00pm(Private Class)(Hammontree)

Thursday, September 9th @ 6:30pm (Chapel Hill Baptist Church)

Sunday, September 19th @ 1:15pm (Fulton, Alabama)

Sunday, September 19th @ 4:00pm (Magnolia, Alabama)

I am also taking bookings for churches, offices and home parties as well. For more information on those please email me.

Publix Policy Change

Update on Publix Stacking Policy!!

The Publix in Northport will only take (2) coupons per item if you are planning on stacking the coupons. They will only take a manufacture coupon + (competitor or Publix) per item. For example: You can either use a manufacture coupon + a Publix coupon per item or a manufacture coupon + a competitor coupon per item. You can not use a Publix with a competitor coupon.

Also, the Publix on Highway 69 South will take a competitor, a Publix coupon and a manufacture coupon per item. (3 coupons per item)

Thanks Heather & Brittany!

Bic Soleil Razor Coupons + Target Deal

Save $2/1 Bic Soleil Bella Shaver 3-pack

Target Deal:

Bic Soleil Women’s Disposable Razors $3.99

Use the buy one get one free coupon from the 8/1 SS

Plus, use the $2/1 coupon found here

Final cost only $1 per pack!

(Thanks, Totally Target!)

Free Cheetos Sample + Coupon!

Head on over here to get a FREE sample of Cheetos Mighty Zingers + a coupon! Scroll down and you should see this free sample offered on Walmart’s sample page.
(Thanks, Miami Mommy Savings!)

Parenting Magazine FREE!

Head on over here to get a FREE 11 issue subscription to Parenting Early Years magazine courtesy of ValueMags.com!

Mother Daughter Class??

I'm thinking about hosting a Mother Daughter Coupon Class next month. Cost will be $15 per couple and will include a packet of couponing information + door prizes. Would any one be interested in coming to this class?? I need some feedback and then I will decide on a date.

Custom Tile Giveaway!!

Don't forget to enter this great giveaway going on!!

Coupon Clutch

If you have a coupon binder already, you gotta check out this site!! They have the cutest coupon binders ever!

Gabe's Hope Donation Drive

As some of you may know, Southern Savings and Deals is a sponsor for Gabe's Hope, an organization based out of Tuscaloosa. Gabe's Hope reaches out to those families who have children in NICU by giving them a care package for their first few days in the hospital. The care package consist of basic toiletries, items for baby, books or magazine for parents, gift cards, etc. We're going to be teaming up with Gabe's Hope this year in helping them get the items for these packages.

As a couponer in Tuscaloosa I have a ton of items in my stockpile that I've gotten for FREE or really cheap. Some items I will never use so I'm going to be donating these items to Gabe's Hope. So, do any of you have any items that you're not going to be using within the next few months?? If so, please consider donating these items to Gabe's Hope. Any donation whether large or small will be greatly appreciated.

If you have items (toiletries) or even samples that you would like to donate please email me at southernsavings@aol.com and we can schedule a time for drop off or you can drop items off at one of my upcoming coupon classes in Northport.

Also, as an added bonus anyone who makes any donation will have their name added to a drawing to win a $15 gift card to Amazon.com. This drawing will take place at the end of November so that you have time to use the gift card before Christmas!

Thanks so much and please feel free to email me with any questions!

**I will be having a class Thursday August 26th at Five Points Baptist Church in Northport. If you have any items you can drop them off at the class between 5:15 and 5:30pm. THANKS!!!

Swag Bucks!!

I see where alot of you have signed up for Swag Bucks! Congrats and Good Luck! Before long you will have enough swag bucks to redeem your prizes!

**Remember you do have to search the web in order to get the points. **

I usually only have to do about 2-5 searches before I get 1 point. The more you search the more points you will get. Go ahead and download the toolbar so that you will remember to search everyday.

What is Swag Bucks??Do you want to earn prizes just by searching the web. If so, head over to Swag Bucks and start searching the web. Once you earn points you can redeem them for a number of different gift cards.

**In order to get Swag Bucks you have to sign up on their website and search their website. If you have any questions, please email me.

I'm working on getting a wii for free! I'm redeeming every 450 swagbucks for a $5 gift card to Amazon.com. In the past few months I've already redeemed points for $180's worth of gift cards, plus I've earned 450 more swagbucks!! Happy Searching!

Reader Savings!!!

Jeanna had a great trip to CVS yesterday!!! She bought the following and was paid $.86 to leave the store + she got $5.50 in EC B's to use on her next transactions!

(2) DAWN DISHWASHING LIQUID ….. 2 coupons @ $1.00 each
(3) RENUZIT AIR FRESHER ………. 1 coupon .55 cents
(1) TUBE CREST PRO HEALTH TOOTHPASTE….. 1 coupon .75 cents
(1) CREST PRO HEALTH MOUTHWASH …… 1 coupon $2.00
(2) VISINE EYE DROPS …….. 2 coupons @ $2.00 each
And used a $3.00 ECB

TOTAL OOP $4.64
TOTAL SAVINGS $20.97
WALKED OUT WITH $5.50 ecb = FINAL COST THEY PAID ME .86 CENTS

CVS: Free Emerald Nuts

CVS has the small 4.5 oz containers of Emerald Nuts (pictured above) priced at ONLY $1! Use the $1/1 or $1.50/2 regional coupon from the 8/15 RP to score FREE or $0.25 Emerald Nuts! (Thanks for the picture and deal, This Frugal Life!)

Athenos Coupons

Head over to the Athenos Facebook page and “like” them to print a BOGO Athenos Feta Cheese coupon!

Prevacid Sample

Head on over here to see if you qualify for a FREE sample of Prevacid 24HR courtesy of Walmart!(Thanks, Coupon Katarina!)

Custom Tile Giveaway!!!

Don't forget to enter this great giveaway going on!!

CVS Deals

There are some great deals at CVS this week!! Head over to It's Hip to Save to see all of the great deals that she has listed.

Reader Savings!!

Jamie came to a coupon class a few weeks ago and then hosted a class this past Saturday for all of her friends that wanted to learn the secret to couponing. Check out all of her great deals!

Trip 1: Spent $51, Saved $80!!

Trip 2: Spent $104, Saved $174!!

Trip 3: Spent $49, Saved $73!!

Trip 4: Spent $11

Movie Ticket + Movie deal on Amazon!!

Currently, when you buy any one of these 56 movies available here between July 6, 2010 and September 6, 2010 you’ll receive a promotional code which you can redeem for a FREE certificate valid for $10 admission to see the movie Eat Pray Love, Salt, or The Other Guys between July 6, 2010 and October 9, 2010 at participating theaters!

Reader Savings!!

Amy went to Publix this weekend and bought all of the following groceries for $68.38!! She saved over $83.60!!! Great Job Amy!

Coupon Class Schedule

Here is an updated Coupon Class schedule for the next few months. Please email me at (southernsavings@aol.com or tlc1982@aol.com) if you are interested in attending one of them. Classes are $10 per person and include a packet of information and door prizes. All classes usually last about 2 hours.

All classes in Blue are private classes

All classes in Pink are open to public

Monday, August 16th @ 6:15pm (Northport Church of God)

Tuesday, August 17th @ 6:00pm (Private Class -- Northport) (Boswell)

Friday, August 20th @ 7pm (Private Class) (Weber)

Sunday, August 22nd @ 1:30pm (Private Class -- Tuscaloosa)

Monday, August 23rd @ 5:30pm (Private Class -- Tuscaloosa)

Thursday, August 26th @ 5:30pm (Five Points Baptist Church)

Saturday, August 28th @ 10:00am (Day Star Assembly)

Tuesday, August 31st @ 6:00pm(Private Class)(Hammontree)

Thursday, September 9th @ 6:30pm (Chapel Hill Baptist Church)

Sunday, September 19th @ 1:15pm (Fulton, Alabama)

Sunday, September 19th @ 4:00pm (Magnolia, Alabama)

I am also taking bookings for churches, offices and home parties as well. For more information on those please email me.

Rite Aid Deals

Head over to It's Hip to Save to see all of the great deals at Rite Aid this week.

$10 off The Last Song Blu-ray Combo Pack

Head on over here to print a coupon valid for $10 off the The Last Song Blu-ray Combo Pack.
(Thanks, Couponing to Disney!)