Kroger + Gift Cards = FUEL POINTS!!

When you buy gift cards at The Kroger Co. Family of Stores, you get something, too: the gift of cheaper fuel! Use gift cards like cash to do all your holiday shopping — from Black Friday to Cyber Monday and beyond — and you’ll see major savings at the pump:

• You earn 2x fuel points on gift card purchases year round, but from mid-November to early December*, The Kroger Co. Family of Stores is offering 4x fuel points on every gift card you buy.** That’s 4 fuel points for every $1 you spend on gift cards!
• Buy gift cards, use them to do your holiday shopping at places like Macy’s and Best Buy and earn fuel points even faster!
• Grab a multi-pack that’ll please all the people on your list, from teachers and bus drivers to your mailman and hairdresser!

*Exact dates vary by location. Check your store for details.

  

Don't know about the fuel points programs at The Kroger Co. Family of Stores?

Take a few minutes to review how they work:

Earn Fuel Points

There are three ways to accrue fuel points at the stores every day:

1. Collect 1 fuel point for every $1 you spend on groceries*
2. Receive 2 fuel points (or sometimes 4!) for every $1 you spend on eligible gift cards*
3. Earn fuel points for every qualifying prescription you fill at your store's pharmacy**

Redeem Your Points

At Kroger Fuel Centers, you can apply your discount in 100-point (or 10-cent) increments. Use up to 1,000 fuel points on a single fill-up to get $1 off per gallon, or save some rewards for later. The points you can redeem at participating Shell Stations varies by location.

Track Your Points

Your fuel point total is listed at the bottom of every receipt from your local Kroger-owned store. You can also track your points online at your store's website or through their mobile app — just register your loyalty card there!


Happy Shopping! Jen


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7 Coupon Myths!

Couponing is a simple and lets be honest, an amazing concept. But these common myths can keep people from saving big. Don’t let these myths keep you or your friends from scoring a deal.


MYTH #1: Coupons don’t save that much money.

You may not save hundreds on one trip to the store, but saving a few bucks here and there adds up over time. A recent release from Savings.com and Valpak found that couponing can save as much as $10,000 annually. 

MYTH #2: Only moms use coupons.

Though the average coupon user tends to be a 25-44 year-old female with younger children, they are not the only ones who save. A 2012 NCH survey found that 92% of 18-22 year olds use and 88% of males use coupons.  

MYTH #3: You save more money at a warehouse than with coupons.

Warehouse Stores are great for buying and saving in bulk, but what if you don’t have room to store 50 rolls of toilet paper? Also, it may not save as much as you think. A 20-pack of toilet paper at Costco breaks down to about 96¢ per roll. But a 6-pack at Walmart combined with a typical 50¢-off coupon ends up being 91¢ per roll, saving you money and space at home. 

MYTH #4: You can only find coupons for food.

While grocery stores and restaurants are most likely to dish out deals, you can still save on apparel, accessories and more. Use a site like RetailMeNot to download deals on your need-to-have items. 

MYTH #5: Coupons expire too fast.

In 2012, the average expiration date was over 2 months after distribution. That’s plenty of time to stock up and save. If, however, you forget to use them before the highlighted date, donate them to the Support Our Troops Troopons(R) Program, which sends coupons to overseas military families. Since overseas military bases accept expired coupons, the savings still go to use. 

MYTH #6: Using coupons means the store loses money.

In reality, stores make money when you use a coupon. In addition to reimbursing the grocer for the coupon amount, manufactures pay an $0.08 handling fee per coupon. 

MYTH #7: People hate couponers.

While no one likes the woman (or man) who takes too long at the register, following a few rules could save yourself from the evil stares before check out (or better yet, before you leave the house), organize your coupons. If you have a lot of coupons, tell the cashier as well as the other customers so they can find a quicker line. They will be happy that you saved them time, and you’ll be happy that you saved some money!

~ See more at ALLYOU! 

List of 150 Manufacturers to Contact for Coupons!

 

One of my favorite ways to get high-value and sometimes even FREE item coupons is e-mailing manufacturers. It is very simple and doesn’t take a whole lot of your time. The below list of companies have been known to send out coupons to consumers who contact them. All you need to do is go to the links included below and send the manufacturer a little note.

 

Not sure what to say when you contact them?
Most of the time I just let them know that I like their product, sometimes I’ll give them a suggestion on how they could potentially improve their product, and other times I’ll ask if they are willing to send me a coupon so I can try/continue to use their product. If I have not tried their product before, I’ll let them know that I would like to. It doesn’t have to be anything long or fancy. Just keep it simple and do not forget to include your mailing information if you have an opportunity to do so.

I challenge all of you to get as far through this list as possible…even if it takes you a month or two or three. I promise, it will pay off! In a week or two, you’ll be running to the mailbox instead of walking!

 

Make sure to come back here and leave a comment when you start getting your coupons!

 

Important Note
Please make sure to keep in mind that sometimes manufacturers will give out a certain amount of coupons for a specific time period. If you hear back from them and they say that they are not giving out coupons at this time, it is still worth checking again in a few months. I VERY highly encourage you to also e-mail brands that are not on this list. Take a look through your cabinets to get some ideas of the brands your family purchases often.

150 Manufacturers to Contact for Coupons

1. BirdsEye - http://www.birdseye.com/
2. Sensodyone - http://www.sensodyne.com/
3. Starkist Tuna - http://www.starkist.com/
4. Idahoan - http://www.idahoan.com/
5. Shamrock Farms - http://www.shamrockfarms.net/
6. Arm & Hammer - http://www.armandhammer.com/
7. Windex - http://www.windex.com/
8. Uncle Ben’s - http://www.unclebens.com/
9. Whiskas - http://www.whiskas.com/
10. Lipton - http://www.liptont.com/
11. Zatarains - http://www.zatarains.com/
12. Mrs. T’s Pierogies - http://www.mrsts.com/
13. 9 Lives - http://www.9lives.com/
14. Banquet - http://www.banquet.com/
15. Del Monte Veggies - http://www.delmonte.com/
16. Blue Diamond - http://www.bluediamond.com/
17. Florida’s Natural - http://www.floridasnatural.com/
18. Campbell’s - http://www.campbellkitchen.com/
19. Malt O Meal - http://www.malt-o-meal.com/

20. Haagen Dazs - http://www.haagen-dazs.com/

21. Tillamook - http://www.tillamookcheese.com/

22. Michelena’s - http://www.michelinas.com/

23. Kotex - http://www.kotex.com/

24. Luigi’s Italian Ice - http://www.luigis.co/

25. Thomas’ - http://www.thomas.gwbakeries.com/

26. Edy’s - http://www.edys.com/

27. Tyson - http://www.tyson.com/

28. Hillshire Farm - http://www.hillshirefarm.com/

29. Bic - http://www.bicworld.com/

30. Eucerin - http://www.eucerin.com/

31. Farm Rich - http://www.farmrichfun.com/

32. Kozy Shack - http://www.kozyshack.com/

33. Mt. Olive - http://www.mtolivepickles.com/

34. Pilgrim’s Pride - http://www.pilgrimspride.com/

35. Healthy Balance - http://www.healthybalance.com/
36. Mrs. Smith’s - http://www.mrssmiths.com/
37. Helluva Good - http://www.helluvagood.com/
38. Viva Paper Towel - http://www.vivatowels.com/
39. Edward’s Pies - http://www.edwardsbaking.com/
40. Electrasol - http://www.electrasol.com/
41. Kashi - http://www.kashi.com/
42. Schick - http://www.shaving.com/
43. Smart Ones - http://www.eatyourbest.com/
44. Georgia Pacific - http://www.gp.com/
45. Horizon - http://www.horizonorganic.com/
46. Land O Lakes - http://www.landolakes.com/
47. Sargento - http://www.sargentocheese.com/
48. Dannon - http://www.dannon.com/
49. Hefty - http://www.pactiv.com/
50. 7 Up - http://www.7up.com/
51. Morningstar Farms - http://www.morningstarfarms.com/
52. Welch’s - http://www.welchs.com/
53. McCain’s Fries - http://www.mccainusa.com/
54. Vlasic - http://www.vlasic.com/
55. Stonyfield Farm - http://www.stonyfield.com/
56. Keebler - http://www.keebler.com/
57. Celestial Seasonings - http://www.celestialseasonings.com/
58. Boboli - http://www.boboli.com/
59. Entemman’s - http://www.entenmanns.com/
60. Arnold Bread - http://www.arnoldbread.com/
61. Tree Ripe OJ - http://www.johannafoods.com/juice.htm
62. Wonder Bread - http://www.wonderbread.com/
63. Hebrew National - http://www.hebrewnational.com/
64. St. Ives - http://www.stives.com/
65. Ronzoni - http://www.ronzoni.com/
66. Tropicana - http://www.tropicana.com/
67. Ball Park Franks - http://www.ballparkfranks.com/
68. Clorox - http://www.clorox.com/
69. White Castle - http://www.whitecastle.com/
70. PictSweet - http://www.pictsweet.com/
71. Lean Cuisine - http://www.leancuisine.com/
72. Tide - http://www.tide.com/
73. Oust - http://www.oust.com/
74. Chef Boyardee - http://www.chefboyardee.com/
75. Propel - http://www.propelwater.com/
76. Bagel Bites - heinzconsumeraffairs@hjheinz.com
77. Snapple - http://www.snapple.com/
78. Clearasil - http://www.clearasil.us/
79. Luna Bars - http://www.lunabar.com/
80. Mott’s - http://www.motts.com/
81. Natures Own Breads - http://www.naturesownbread.com/
82. Cascadian Farms - http://www.cascadianfarm.com/
83. Brach’s Candy - http://www.brachs.com/
84. Carl Budding - http://www.budding.com/
85. Bar-S Hot Dogs - http://www.bar-s.com/
86. Hawaiian Punch - http://www.hawaiianpunch.com/
87. Bigelow Tea - http://www.bigelowtea.com/
88. El Montery - http://www.ruizfoods.com/
89. Wylers Soups - http://www.wylers.com/
90. Nexcare - http://www.nexcare.com/
91. Sunny Delight - http://www.sunnydelight.com/
92. Freschetta - http://www.freschetta.com/
93. Dunkin Donuts - http://www.dunkindonuts.com/
94. Blistex - http://www.blistex.com/
95. Little Crow Foods - http://www.littlecrowfoods.com/
96. Promise - http://www.promisehealthyheart.com/
97. Pepperidge Farm - http://www.pepperidgefarm.com/
98. Greenies - http://www.greenies.com/
99. Crayola - http://www.crayola.com/
100. Gorton’s Fish - http://www.gortons.com/
101. Hanes - http://www.hanes.com/
102. Marie Calendar - http://www.mariepies.com/
103. Pine-Sol - http://www.pinesol.com/
104. Foster Farms - http://www.fosterfarms.com/
105. General Mills - http://www.generalmills.com/
106. Rhodes Bread - customersatisfaction@rhodesbread.com
107. Breyers - http://www.icecreamusa.com/breyers
108. Duncan Hines - http://www.duncanhines.com/
109. Sea Pak Shrimp - http://www.seapak.com/
110. Dole - http://www.dole.com/
111. IBC Root Beer - http://www.ibcrootbeer.com/
112. Dial Soap - http://www.dialcop.com/
113. Bakers Joy - http://www.bakersjoy.com/
114. Jennie-O Turkey - http://www.jennieo.com/
115. Hansen’s Beverage - http://www.hansens.com/
116. Alexia Foods - http://www.alexiafoods.com/
117. Brown Cow Yogurt - http://www.browncowfarm.com/
118. Ocean Spray - http://www.oceanspray.com/
119. Rudi’s Organic - http://www.rudisbakery.com/
120. Mussleman’s Applesauce - http://www.knouse.com/
121. Skinny Cow - http://www.skinnycow.com/
122. Lactaid - http://www.lactaid.com/
123. Silk Soy Milk - http://www.silksoymilk.com/
124. Mrs. Dash - http://www.mrsdash.com/
125. Blue Bunny - http://www.bluebunny.com/
126. Sobe - http://www.sobebev.com/
127. Michangelo’s Frozen Entrees - http://www.michaelangelos.com/efamily
128. Mission Tortillas - http://www.missionfoods.com/
129. State Fair Corn Dogs - http://www.statefairbrand.com/
130. Splenda - http://www.splenda.com/
131. Equal Exchange - http://www.equalexchange.com/
132. Odwalla - http://www.odwalla.com/
133. Nissin Noodles - http://www.nissinfoods.com/
134. Yogi Tea - http://www.yogitea.com/
135. Al Fresco - http://www.alfrescoallnatural.com/
136. Ben and Jerry’s - http://www.benandjerrys.com/
137. Tony’s Pizza - http://www.tonys.com/
138. Red Baron - http://www.redbaron.com/
139. Freschetta - http://www.freschetta.com/
140. Gillette Venus - http://www.gillettevenus.com/
141. Suave - http://www.suave.com/
142. Lady Speed Stick - http://www.mennen.com/
143. Jennie O - http://www.jennieo.com/
144. Downy - http://www.downy.com/
145. Glade - http://www.glade.com/
146. Mardi Gras - http://www.gp.com/
147. Oreida - http://www.oreida.com/
148. Skintamate - http://www.scjbrands.com/contact/
149. Raid - http://www.scjbrands.com/contact/
150. Yoplait - http://www.yoplait.com/

Thanks, Bargain Blessings!

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Jen

Green Mountain K-Cup Deal!! *FREE* Shipping!

Green Mountain Deal of the Week! 

 

 

This makes a great gift!
The Breakfast Sampler Tote with a 12 pk of the Breakfast Blend K-Cups, an insulated Tumbler, and a Tote.  All for $9.98 shipped free! 

 

http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/Accessories/coffee-mug-k-cup-gift-tote

 

 

 



Intro Post

These are the things I will be sharing on this new blog.

How do you coupon?

Before Extreme Couponing......Have you heard about Jill Cataldo?

I highly recommend watching this clip.  You will clearly see the difference between the two shoppers.  Be sure to notice the different items in each cart.  I am in no way an 'Extreme' couponer or a 'Shelf-Clearer'.  I shop like Jill with coupons!  Who do you shop like??