http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/hellokittygirl/ Coupons, coupon forum, printable grocery coupons, grocery store coupon matchups, printable coupons, coupon trading, coupon database, coupon trading, deals en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:16:39 GMT vBulletin 720 http://static.hotcouponworld.com/forums/images_hcw/misc/rss.jpg http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/hellokittygirl/ http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/hellokittygirl/3093-great-way-get-more-inserts-good-cause.html Wed, 13 May 2009 00:10:21 GMT Here's a great idea if you're looking for a way to get MORE insert coupons... and the bonus: it's for a great cause!

During the summers I volunteer at my local animal shelter. One of the jobs I get to do is to sort/unfold newspapers. They use the papers to line the kennels for the dogs and cats there, and they go through A TON each day. So I get to go through the papers and unfold them for easy pick-up. Here's the awesome part: they can't use ads or inserts (they are too slippery, don't absorb well, etc.) so the inserts get thrown in the trash. :hectic1:

I must have spent HOURS doing this job last summer, and that was before I started couponing, and now I'm cringing at the thought of all those inserts going to waste. So if you love animals, and you love coupons, this would be a great job for you!

I can't wait for summer to roll around! How about you?

P.S. Most animal shelters welcome volunteers, even if they are underage. It's a good way to get service hours. Some places only let children under 16 volunteer if they are with an adult, though. So if you are a mom, bring your kid along and use the extra hands. It's a really rewarding experience. ]]> hellokittygirl http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/hellokittygirl/3093-great-way-get-more-inserts-good-cause.html http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/hellokittygirl/3083-i-love-cashiers-reaction.html Sun, 10 May 2009 22:57:21 GMT Image: http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v3892/186/56/1058910004/n1058910004_441836_6931461.jpg I did pretty well at Walgreens today...

I did pretty well at Walgreens today using coupons and RRs. I'm getting better at it! Today I got 2 Bayer aspirins, 1 colgate maxwhite toothpaste, 1 Women's one-a-day vitamin 100ct (really needed this because I just ran out of vitamins), and for fillers: 4 royal puddings, 2 pencils, and 1 truffle. I spent $.74 total and earned back $4.50 in RRs. I did this over 3 transactions.

For the last transaction, I had waited in line for a long time and when I got to the counter the cashier was really impessed with my coupons. My total for that transaction was $.16 and he actually announced to the entire line of people behind me what my total was in a really loud voice! It was hilarious. Then the guy behind me in line was so in awe (I had bought vitamins, 2 puddings, and 1 truffle) and I started explaining that I do it all the time using coupons and RRs, and I told him about the easy Bayer deal. The cashier was super impressed and was like, "Wait, what aisle is that on? Where can I find it?" LOL. He asked my name, too, and told me thanks. I have a feeling he ventured over to the Bayer display after that! ha. I wanted to be like, "Oh, but this is nothing- you should see what else I got for next to nothing!" :whistle67:

Here is my Giant Eagle trip from yesterday:

I got all of this for about $24, and I saved $24 off my total, plus I earned a $3 OYNO catalina. I wish they had more mentos because I had more coupons! :sad:

The best part, though, was giving a couple a $2 Listerine coupon. I saw them looking at mouthwashes and comparing prices and I decided to be a coupon fairy. They were so grateful. I'm so glad I did it! ]]> hellokittygirl http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/blogs/hellokittygirl/3083-i-love-cashiers-reaction.html