tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post7914220448318981395..comments2024-03-28T19:18:44.906-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Super Savings in Days Gone By!Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5454940730668770862018-07-08T10:05:11.416-04:002018-07-08T10:05:11.416-04:00I'm to the point now in my stockpiling life th...I'm to the point now in my stockpiling life that I buy when things are on sale and plan menus around what I have. For example- this past week all I bought was the deal at Kroger for butter ( limit 5) for $1.99 each. They are normally $4.19. So I bought five to throw in the freezer. Everything else for the week is coming from the garden, freezer, pantry etc. A few weeks ago there was a sale rice at Kroger that ended up being .49 cents a bag.I bought 5 bags. I still have to buy milk almost weekly but besides that it varies based on on sales and some weeks I don't go at all. Rachel Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932564992673195694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-69539600893226642542018-07-05T17:11:06.847-04:002018-07-05T17:11:06.847-04:00I forgot to say that these couponers have a cute n...I forgot to say that these couponers have a cute name for fraudulently using the wrong coupon even though it will scan “glittering” <br />So if you ever see someone posting about glittering and they aren’t crafting, that’s what they mean. <br />Ridiculous and so wrongRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5396489933057942672018-07-05T10:44:43.494-04:002018-07-05T10:44:43.494-04:00Norma we have all had our great deal days. You di...Norma we have all had our great deal days. You did get a lot of great stuff at one time.<br />Yes, you can watch the ads and use high dollar coupons and do well. I find that with CVS I just don't want to take the time to play the games. <br />It shouldn't have to be so hard to save a buck!!!!<br /><br />Who would have thought to look for TP at Goodwill? That is a find. <br />Sadly the great days of couponing are probably gone forever, because 'some' folks got greedy. It is a shame.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-88937656795009860552018-07-05T09:38:26.645-04:002018-07-05T09:38:26.645-04:00Cheryl, you know about some of my great deals on p...Cheryl, you know about some of my great deals on pull-ups, and toilet paper already from year's past. Those couponing days are gone. I don't do the electronic ones - Ibotta, or Check 51 or others, and the newpapers sure don't have good coupons like they used to. My best coupon now is for Nexium (usually a short dated $5 off). If CVS has it on sale or is offering $5 in Extra Care Bucks, then I will get it there, and the savings is worth it. If not, I will get it at the grocery store for a slightly lower price to start with. But I continue to look everywhere for the lowest price. I picked up 8 rolls of 1000 sheet Scott toilet paper for $5 at Goodwill one day. Don't know that there will ever be anymore tp there again, but I will look.Have a great day, NormaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579989452439876698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-22200581995881104362018-07-05T00:22:16.518-04:002018-07-05T00:22:16.518-04:00Yep. I use very few any more.Yep. I use very few any more.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-31649696905386983252018-07-04T21:51:29.862-04:002018-07-04T21:51:29.862-04:00Hi! Like you I find that most coupons are for foo...Hi! Like you I find that most coupons are for food we don't eat. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-56793210648537669912018-07-04T19:21:13.349-04:002018-07-04T19:21:13.349-04:00I am sure there were large families that really di...I am sure there were large families that really did use the items. I also saw a couple shows where they did the huge shops and donated it all to food pantries and church pantries. Those were wonderful.<br /><br />there is always a n exception to anything. There are many big families that consume a lot. It just seemed like most of the people they showed were hoarders of sorts.<br />Glad to hear that what we saw on the show wasn't normal! Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-86979130482343156662018-07-04T18:28:37.872-04:002018-07-04T18:28:37.872-04:00I know a woman who was on that show that had 9 peo...I know a woman who was on that show that had 9 people under 19 living in her house (hers, his, ours and someone else's.) She did use the stockpile and also helped family and friends who needed help. But I completely know what you mean. Plus she has told me that the show shop was not a "regular" shop. Yes she left with a hundred dollars worth of stuff for less then 10, but usually didn't do that well.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199023014721647618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-10058373286036035392018-07-04T14:57:39.218-04:002018-07-04T14:57:39.218-04:00That was coupons for last fall - didn't mean t...That was coupons for last fall - didn't mean to mislead. We get them each fall before the holidays!!<br />Same here. No doubling - just closely watch for deals!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48557803498215076832018-07-04T13:33:46.539-04:002018-07-04T13:33:46.539-04:00All I can say is you so blessed to get those Aldi ...All I can say is you so blessed to get those Aldi coupons. There isn't one store left that doubles so I just watch for good deals. We eat better too. <br /><br /><br /><br />Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-35747191834002592452018-07-04T12:01:48.147-04:002018-07-04T12:01:48.147-04:00Many of the stores around here will not accept hom...Many of the stores around here will not accept home printed coupons. If it isn't from a flier or blinky they won't take them.<br /><br />I love to grocery shop - just much on shopping for other stuff. That's funny - maybe you should assign him to grocery shopping duty!<br /><br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-42101822875045339452018-07-04T10:27:22.822-04:002018-07-04T10:27:22.822-04:00we've gone into those websites that offer hund...we've gone into those websites that offer hundreds of grocery coupons you can print off on your computer. Don't do it anymore because most of the stuff on there is for items we don't use. Is is worth spending all that time just to get a 25 cent coupon for Bounty paper towels? <br /><br />The only grocery in our nearest town does still double coupons to 50 cents. And they give a 4% senior discount on Tuesdays, so that's when I go. Overall, their prices are mostly higher than Walmart, but I only go to walmart when I absolutely have to. There is a Dollar General in that town also, but I only go there when absolutely necessary also.<br /><br />I NOT thrilled with shopping - PERIOD!! Yes, I'm a female - my husband LOVES to shop. This kind of relationship can cause an argument now and then!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293012592263272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-65866603218624826562018-07-04T08:33:09.946-04:002018-07-04T08:33:09.946-04:00Wow, that was pretty strict on store policy - but ...Wow, that was pretty strict on store policy - but only fair so all people could get product.<br />I totally understand - a cheap deal now is a find and makes me excited.<br /><br />We just do what we have to, to stay frugal now.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-2049858608873213092018-07-03T22:22:37.521-04:002018-07-03T22:22:37.521-04:00My stores never allowed more than 3 coupons per it...My stores never allowed more than 3 coupons per item so there was no shelf clearing unless there were only 3 left lol. I think my best deals were on toiletries and paper products. I shared my loot with my mom. But it's been nearly 15 yrs. since those deals. Now, I'm content with 50¢ toothpaste cuz that's as good as it gets with very little competition. Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-60403909687173161892018-07-03T16:29:15.658-04:002018-07-03T16:29:15.658-04:00That is how I build my pantry as well and with cle...That is how I build my pantry as well and with clearance sales and manager mark downs. I mean who doesn't love a good deal? But enough is enough! Also gardening and canning.<br /><br />No way someone's family could eat a 100 boxes of cereal before it got stale!<br />Yes Mam, they ruined it for everyone!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-71608075726517939662018-07-03T16:26:18.568-04:002018-07-03T16:26:18.568-04:00WOW Mary you are lucky to still have doubling goin...WOW Mary you are lucky to still have doubling going on as well. That is neat.<br /><br />Same here - just the deals - if a coupon comes along ok.<br />Gluttony & hoarding in my book too!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-50572794688660546432018-07-03T16:24:45.459-04:002018-07-03T16:24:45.459-04:00I abhor those that do the unethical stuff. If you...I abhor those that do the unethical stuff. If you can't get a deal the legit way - then you shouldn't get a deal at all.<br /><br />Our Dollar Tree takes coupons now - but I don't think you can get anything FREE.<br />CVS wears me out - you really have to work at it. I just don't have that much excess energy!!!! LOL<br /><br />The show Extreme Couponing ruined it for everyone I believe.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-30842270240238439112018-07-03T16:21:13.741-04:002018-07-03T16:21:13.741-04:00I am glad to hear there are still some that double...I am glad to hear there are still some that double - that is great. I would probably do some again, if that were so here.<br /><br />I agree, no since driving extra far, to save a few cents. it would just even out, and no real savings.<br /><br />Good for your daughter!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-87047081411457225872018-07-03T16:05:55.730-04:002018-07-03T16:05:55.730-04:00I use to use coupons and was able to get some grea...I use to use coupons and was able to get some great deals. I think those extreme coupon shows opened the eyes of stores and food companies. I love a good deal, but I was disgusted by what I saw on the show. Really, who thinks it's okay to "purchase" 100 boxes of cereal and only pay a couple of dollars. Ridiculous plus it ruined coupon shopping for everyone else. <br /><br />Meijer will send coupons every couple of months and it usually contains a coupon for a free item. I do most of my pantry building through loss leaders and clearance. Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5842851284923181372018-07-03T14:55:23.641-04:002018-07-03T14:55:23.641-04:00I shop the deals/sales. If I happen to have a cou...I shop the deals/sales. If I happen to have a coupon for an item, that is an added bonus -- if not that's okay too. All stores here, except for Hannaford's, double coupons. A long time ago (15 years or so) we had triple coupons once or twice a year, but no more. <br /><br />I call all that gluttony hoarding -- not extreme couponing. Its ridiculous!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16904964776206890205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-25231569955903993032018-07-03T14:25:09.849-04:002018-07-03T14:25:09.849-04:00I use some coupons but nowhere near extreme. I th...I use some coupons but nowhere near extreme. I think I use more store load to card coupons than paper coupons and those are at Dollar General and a military commissary. <br />I’ve tried to belong to some of the couponing groups on Facebook. But many of them are very unethical. They promote the coupons that will scan on items they aren’t intended- like using a high value diaper coupon on a package of wipes made by the same company. They often scan at self checkouts and then they use the overage for other things. <br />Stuff like that will ruin all couponing for everyone. <br /><br />I do so much of my shopping at Aldi and Dollar Tree now, <br />I rarely do deals at CVS now as I did so many in the past, I am just stocked up on those things. When things start to run out, I may go back to it, but I may not. Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-48204513589004446632018-07-03T13:52:29.612-04:002018-07-03T13:52:29.612-04:00You hit the nail on the head, Cheryl. I look at so...You hit the nail on the head, Cheryl. I look at some of those stockpiles and think to myself that there is no way they could eat all that (insert food item) before it goes stale. <br /><br />My daughter is the couponer now and even she isn't couponing very much anymore. She was not a shelf clearer though. She would rather make multiple trips to the store only getting one or two items rather than appear at the cash register looking like she cleared out the place. <br /><br />Ingle's and Piggly Wiggly still double here, but I would have to drive farther to get to those stores and I don't want to drive that far for groceries and those two stores don't have the best sales for me. I believe the coupon days of old are gone too. I'm like you, I shop the sales first and rarely coupon these days. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.com