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Houston Chronicle – Subscription Update

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You will not ever hear me complain about another company as much as I will about the Houston Chronicle, I violently HATE them. I am not joking. BUT, I have no choice as to purchase their paper as they are the only one in my area. I have tried for a year to work out a deal with them to get you guys more papers, at a better price, I gave up for a while and my friend Valerie took over! Valerie was able to secure the latest deal from them, but of course as typical of the Chron, there have been some problems…

I wanted to update you as to where we are with them and how you can make your experience better when ordering, because it is A GOOD DEAL.

Couponers,
I understand there has been a lot of problems and confusion on trying to get the current newspaper deal of $.50 per week ($26/year) for the Sunday paper.  So I wanted to clear up a few things as well as update you all on some bad information and customer service that has been happening.

First of all, the deal is as follows.

1 – You can order the Sunday paper for $.50 a paper ($26 per year)
2 – You can order up to 5 papers per address.
3 – This is for new AND current subscribers.  Current ones can add so they are receiving up to five papers.  (i.e. if you are receiving 2 already, you can add 3 more.)
4 – You will be charged for the full amount of the papers at once, not per week.  So if you order 5, your credit card will be charged $26 x 5 = $130.
5 – DO NOT CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE 713#, this deal is only good through the 855# and is NOT online.

If you were told that you could order up to 9, you did, and it worked, AWESOME!  We just set a number at 5 but some have paid for up to 9 and if you paid for them, then you should be receiving them.  This part sounds like a “if you were lucky and wanted” kind of deal, and if that was you, I am happy it worked for you.  Also, some have gotten one of there subscription for the whole week instead of just Sunday.  Again, I did not negotiate this part, but if they said you would, and you paid for it, that is great and I am happy for you.

Update on some bad information:

I have spoke with the head supervisor at the 855#, he is a very nice fellow and has been wonderful at helping me make sure that his reps have the correct information.  We just spoke again at 10:50 am Sunday morning, and he and I reviewed all the rules of our deal and he was going to make sure his reps answering the phone were up to date and ready to take our orders in a correct manner.  Please be sure when you call, that you state that you are calling about the coupon deal of the paper, remind them it is the $26 for a year of the Sunday paper for up to 5 papers.  Always be polite while letting them know, you understand the rules of this deal and know it is a good deal to order.  If you have problems, again be polite, and ask to speak with someone else.
A VERY WRONG piece of information, is to call customer service number 713.  They know nothing about this deal.  And even more false and inappropriate is they are stating that the bloggers are wrong and giving false information.  I have worked on this deal for 6 months, and it is not false at all.  I am not able to correct this information with them till 8 am on Monday morning, but I do have the contact info of whom I need to speak with, and there is no doubt I will be on the phone first thing Monday morning.
I pray hard that this has help a lot of confusion and even maybe given peace to those that have been treated incorrectly.  Again, my biggest apologizes to the trouble some have gone through.  This was supposed to be a money saving deal for those desiring more coupons, not an enormous headache.
Happy Couponing,
Valerie
Coupons, Dollars and Sense

1-855-753-8265 (toll free) if you want to call and get this deal.

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Free Bottle of Hurberts Lemonade

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If you run over and “like” Hurberts Lemonade on Facebook you can print a coupon for a FREE bottle of Lemonade. You can find this brand at Albertsons and many Whole Foods places. Because this is a internet printable some store might not take it because it is free item. Thanks She Saved.

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Walgreens: Weekly Deals July 7th – 10th

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At Walgreens you can “stack” a Walgreens coupon and a Manufacturer coupon together. To make it easier for new readers anything printable will be in GREEN.

You can see the Walgreens coupon policy HERE. Print it and keep it with you when you shop. Thanks you to Cucooforcoupondeals for these matchups!

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CVS Weekly Deals July 10th – 17th

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If you are new to CVS, you can read my CVS 101 HERE to help you get started. I also have a little video of how to make a transaction HERE if that would help.

CVS is my favorite place to shop! They have such good deals each week. Like many people before I started couponing I would have never bought anything in a CVS, they were too expensive! Read over my CVS 101 to get started. Thank you to Cucooforcoupondeals for these matchups!

** At the front of your store by the cash register they have a CVS Reinventing Beauty book that you can buy for $.99. It is worth it as there are TONS of coupons in it!

** You can see what transaction I plan on doing HERE

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Target: Summer TOY sale has started!

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Here we go…. it is almost here! The Target 75% off clearance toys! This usually happens this last week of July and you guys all need to be ready!

Anyone remember last year? Bueller?… Bueller?… Bueller?
They usually start marking things down on Wednesday and Thursday, this is at the end of July. I DO NOT brings kids with me to this one! First I am buying Christmas presents and second I need to be able to THINK! Don’t forget to price check the prices on the red scanners many items are actually further marked down than what the tag says.

YESTERDAY at the Target I was in, Oxford AL, they had just about ALL the toys marked down 30%!

Last year I bought $423.00 worth of toys for $80.00. All the items I bought were 75% off or more. With 7 kids I usually start this early! So if you happen to see me at Target in the next few days, that blank look on my face is my “Christmas shopping for 7 kids look…” 🙂

** I also stock up on birthday presents for my kids and parties they get invited to.

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Target: Weekly Deals July 7th – 10th

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Target has got some good deals this week and are starting to have some back to school sales. We were in Target last night and the $1 spot white dot items were 50% off.

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Thanks to A Few Short Cuts for this weeks list.

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$2 Printable Benadryl Coupon – $.28 Itch Relief Sticks!

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I am loving the $2 Benadryl coupons, especially in the summer! There is a new $2 Benadryl printable you can get on Red Plum. Thanks Money Saving Madness.

At Walmart
Benadryl Itch Stick $2.28
Use $2 off pritnable
Total: $.28

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Staples: Back to school sales! $.01 deals again!

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If you are lucky enough to have a Staples close by, they are already starting their back to school specials. If you start now and grab a few things each week you can get all your back to school supplies for next to nothing by the time school starts. Last year I was able to get all 4 kids in school their school supplies for only $47.

$.01 Items

  • Staples Erasers 12 pack
  • 4 oz. Staples Glue
  • Bic Pens 8 pack

$.25 Items

  • Staples Multi-Purpose Paper (500 sheets)
  • Slider Pencil Case
  • Mechanical Pencils 5-pack
  • Staples Stickies Tape Flag
  • 2 Pocket Poly Folder

$1 Items

  • HP Everyday Photo Paper (50 sheets) may be able to use $1/1 HP Colorlok Coupon to get it free!
  • Mini Stapler
  • Staples Paper Clips, Push Pins & Binder Clips
  • Westcott Preferred Scissors
  • 2 pack Westcott Children’s Scissors
  • 4 pack Staples Glue Sticks
  • Staples Letter Size Writing Pad
  • Die Cut Post-It Notes 2-pack
  • Top Bound Journal with Pen
  • Staples Mini Writing Pad 5-pack
  • Staples 3-Hole Binder Punch
  • Sharpie Markers 5-pack

$2 Items

  • Webster’s Dictionary ($1.99)
  • Crayola Washable Markers or Colored Pencils
  • 10-Piece Math Set
  • Staples Retractable Highlighters 4-pack
  • 24 Pack Crayola Crayons

Thanks Passionate Penny Pincher

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Office Depot Weekly Deals July 10th – 17th

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Office Depot has started rolling out their back to school sales already! Here is this weeks matchups thanks to Stockpiling Moms.

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CVS: Deal Ideas for July 10th

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Stay tuned for matchups later in the day, but I wanted to get you started on thinking about scenarios! The freebies this week are the Balance Bars and the Complete Multi-Purpose solution. If either of these items are sold out at your store remember to get a rain check if you want them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is what I plan on doing, although you know by my pictures that it usually ends up changing! But this is the plan anyway! I am starting with $2 in ECB’s

Transaction #1
1 Bic Soliel Razor $6.99
Use $3 off Bic Soleil Disposable or System, Razor 7-10 Smart Source
Use $2 ECB
Total: $1.99
Get Back: $3 ECB

Transaction #2
1 Complete Multi-Purpose $7.99
Use $3 ECB from previous purchase
Total: $4.99
Get Back: $7.99

Transaction #3
This one I am going to buy the balance bar and am going to figure out how to get some laundry detergent in there as well. I have $7.99 in ECB’s to use.

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