What I get for FREE, on a regular basis, at Giant - Page 3

michtrif · 01-24-2008, 02:11:08 AM

Originally Posted by gettinrevvin2007

Thanks Puffalapeno for bumping this one up. I must've missed it.

capono3000:
Me, Personally: No, I don't. I have too many Qs now to stay that organized. When I had time to file them in my binder, I did. Now, I just grab and go, and run back later for anything I didn't have w/ me. That is one good thing about living close to my stores. That will soon be changing though. Hopefully, we can find a place that isn't too far out in booneyville!

However, there are others here at HCW, that DO carry everything w/ them, including briefcases. It is a good piece of advice, that way you are always prepared...unless you're me. lol

I started an envelope system. I have a stack on enves for food and one for non-food. They are labeled - some general- like 'canned' or 'frozen' and then others I have a whole enve for like 'frozen veggies' and one for 'soup'.

Last night was my first time taking them all into the store with me - its wasn't bad at all - in fact, I think I bought too much b/c I had them all with me.

This system makes it easy for me after I clip and need to sort... I just lay on the envelopes out on the table and stack the q's on top of the respective envelopes.

_sorry to deviate from the topic of the thread - I had to share my system_

mayanfire · 02-13-2008, 08:12:23 AM

Not free, but the single big roll of viva paper towels are 1.70 minus .75 q (always seems to be one out), is only .29 a roll.

Tooter · 02-13-2008, 01:14:17 PM

Originally Posted by michtrif

I started an envelope system. I have a stack on enves for food and one for non-food. They are labeled - some general- like 'canned' or 'frozen' and then others I have a whole enve for like 'frozen veggies' and one for 'soup'.

Last night was my first time taking them all into the store with me - its wasn't bad at all - in fact, I think I bought too much b/c I had them all with me.

This system makes it easy for me after I clip and need to sort... I just lay on the envelopes out on the table and stack the q's on top of the respective envelopes.

_sorry to deviate from the topic of the thread - I had to share my system_

I have a similar system, but it's with ziplock bags. lol I have the coupons separated like you do in the different bags and labled. I also have store coupons separated in there own bags (sandwich size). I will make a list for each store and already pull the coupons for them and put that in a sandwich ziplock bag. I then carry all of them in a ziplock storage bag. I even have a little notebook, calculator, pens and my Check book in the zip lock storage bag. I don't even bring my purse anymore. lol

I go for the things on my list, but my other coupons are there in case I see something that might be a good deal. So far, this is working really well for me.

coolgal521 · 04-11-2008, 02:32:36 AM

I have a 1" binder that I keep mine in. I buy the baseball card holders (the plastic things like the one that hold photos in a photo album but hold baseball cards) that way when I go in to the store I just grab my binder and go and flip through the pages to get what coupon I need. I have them seperated with tabs labeled medicines, beauty, household items,food, pet supplies, ect. Works great. Everytime people see that I have coupons in it they say wow you are really organized.

gettinrevvin2007 · 04-11-2008, 09:50:12 AM

cool gal

from Franklin County, PA

chrissy71c · 04-30-2008, 10:18:24 PM

how do i get my hands on free coupons to feed my family of 7

need pepsi bandaids and cereal also need ice tea and butter

gettinrevvin2007 · 05-01-2008, 04:16:09 PM

Chrissy, you can get BandAids at Dollar General for $1-$1 Q=free (except for state tax) or $1.09 at Family Dollar

cereal-you just need to pay attention and read up in your store forums (for whatever stores you have) I keep up w/ the Giant pa and Weis ones, sometimes CVS. Pepsi has a promotion going right now for FREE Hersheypark tickets-read the posts and ads. Plus there is Pepsi rewards. You can almost always get margarine for dirt cheap. Land O' Lakes has a money back printable offer for 1 box of the stick quarters.
Have you read thru the 'newbie' posts yet? You need to write/email/or call your favorite companies, and compliment them on their products. Most will thank-you by sending coupons. Some will just say 'thanks'. I'm heading to work in a few minutes, but can help you more, this evening.

Contacting Companies to Complain or Cheer!

Getting Started ~ Couponing Basics for the Newbie - Hot Coupon World

xiaomai · 07-04-2008, 03:09:35 PM

Thanks for sharing useful information. There is a giant near my house, but i seldom visit there since the price are higher. Now I think I can try.

gettinrevvin2007 · 07-04-2008, 04:30:00 PM

Originally Posted by xiaomai

Thanks for sharing useful information. There is a giant near my house, but i seldom visit there since the price are higher. Now I think I can try.

Be sure to post, if you need help.

jewell0422 · 07-18-2008, 01:57:15 AM

I'm new and have no idea what I am doing. Can you actually get the coupons from this site? Or just ideas? And what does all the lingo and little pictures mean? i.e. (Q's = coupons, I''m guessing.) I'm sure I can research all over the site for the answers but I work 16 hour days and have to take as many shortcuts as possible. Any quick help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.