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coupon lingo: abbreviations you need to know

The coupon/deal lingo: Here is a list of abbreviations you will probably see me use a lot and what they mean:
Abbreviations:
*ECB's Extra Care Bucks (CVS)
*RR's  Register Rewards (Walgreens) 
*BOGO  Buy One Get One
*WYB   When You Buy
*OYNO  On Your Next Order
*GM    General Mills Insert
*SS    Smart Source Insert
*RP    Redplum Insert
*P&G   Proctor & Gamble Insert
*Q     Coupon
*CAT   Catalina
*IP    Internet Printable coupon
*TQ    Target Coupon
*OOP   out of pocket (the amount you have to dish out in real money)
*MM=   Money maker
*MQ=   manufacturer coupon (any coupon that says "manufacturer coupon" on the top and can be used at any retailer)
SQ=    store coupon (coupons for a specific store)
RR=    register rewards (given at walgreens)
ECB= extra care bucks (given out at CVS)
CRT=   a coupon given out at cvs from their red machine when you swipe your card
CAT=   stands for catalina (a coupon printed at registers of lots of retailers when you buy qualifying items)
P&G=   Proctor and Gamble (refferes to the company who makes the product and also puts out coupons)
RP=    Redplum (you will find their coupons in the newspaper)
SS=    SmartSource (you will also find their coupons in the newspaper)
WAGS=  walgreens
WM=    walmart
stacking= when you use a SQ and a MQ for the same item
PM= price matching
BBW= bath and body works
MIR= mail-in rebate
FARR= free after register rewards
FAR= free after rebate
GC= gift card
NPN= no purchase necessary
NBPR= No beer purchase required (refers to lingo on a rebate form. some states are exempt from having to purchase alcohol as a condition of a rebate. AZ, TX  and CA are not in that group :(
Blinkie= coupons that you get out of the little machines hooked to shelves in grocery store aisles
tearpads= coupons that are found on promotional displays throughout stores
IP= internet printable coupons
hangtags= coupons hanging on the necks of bottles at the store
peelies= coupons stuck to products but peel off

What is THAT!?
Register Rewards: When you purchase qualifying items at Walgreens, you’ll receive “Register Rewards” printed from the catalina machine at checkout. They are valid for use on your next purchase. Or… you could split your items up into more than 1 transaction and use your “Register Rewards” on your second transaction if you’d like to use them that same day!

Extra Care Bucks: When you purchase qualifying items, you’ll receive “extra care bucks” printed on the bottom of your receipt. They are valid for use on your next purchase. Or… you could split your items up into more than 1 transaction and use your “extra bucks” on your second transaction if you’d like to use them that same trip.

CVS 6/5-6/11

Colgate MaxClean SmartFoam, MaxFresh, MaxWhite 6oz: Sale $2.79
Use: $0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 4oz+ (6/5 SS)
Get back $2.00 ECB's
= $.04 after coupon and ECB's

Excedrin extra strength, PM or Migraine 8ct: $0.99
get back $0.99 ECB
= FREE after ECB's

Crest Pro-Health rinse 1L: Sale $4.50
Use: $2/1 Crest Pro-Health (6/5 P&G)
pay $2.50
Get back $2.50 ECB's
= FREE after coupon and ECB's

Fuze: Sale 5/$5
Use: (3) $1/2 Fuze or Fuze Slenderize (4/10 SS)
Pay $3.00 for 6
Get back $2.00 ECB's
= $1.00 for 6 after coupons and ECB's

Walgreens 6/5-6/11

Reach Total care floss 30 yd., Total care, ultra clean, or 2 pk. advanced design toothbrushes: Sale 2/$5
Use: (2) $1.00 off Reach floss OR toothbrush OR listerine (4/17 SS)
Pay: $3 for 2, get back $3 RR's
= FREE after coupons and RR's
*NOTE: there is also another month long Reach promo. buy 2 Reach toothbrushes, get $1 RR.

Sobe Lifewater: Sale $1.00
Get back $1.00 RR
= FREE after RR's

Omega Smart Super Critical Ultimate Fish Oil: $10
Get back $10 RR's
= FREE after RR's

Nivea for Men Face Care Product: Sale 2/$7
Use: (2) $2/1 MQ (6/5 RP)
Pay $3.00 for 2
Get back $2.00 RR's
= $.50 each after coupons and RR's

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor System: Sale $9.89
Use: $4.00 off (6/5 P&G)
pay $5.89
Get back $5.00 RR's
= $.89 after coupon and RR's

Good deal on Hawaiian Tropic at Walgreens

Hawaiian Tropic is on sale this week for BOGO FREE. Prices vary from $7.99- $11.99
I was able to get 2 of the SPF 50 sprays ($9.99) both for $3.99! Great price with summer right around the corner.
USE: (2) $1 off Hawaiian Tropic Q (5/22 SS)- Some have reported getting a $2 off Q which would make this deal much better. However, that is a regional Q and I did not get it here in AZ.
OR you can get an internet printable here: Hawaiian Tropic printable coupons
          (1) $2 off Hawaiian Tropic Walgreens Q from Summer Beauty booklet (1 coupon will take off $2 for each product you buy)

My 1st Facebook giveaway!

be sure to visit DealzNstealz4mommy on Facebook  for your chance to win a stock pile prize box!

Walgreens deals 5/29-6/4

Right Guard body wash or deodorant: BOGO FREE
USE: BOGO FREE coupon (5/1 RP)
= 2 FREE

Aquafresh kid's toothpaste: $.99 with in-ad coupon
USE: $1 off Aquafresh kids toothpaste MQ (4/17RP)
=FREE

Ritz Crackerfuls: $2.00
USE: $.75 off 1 http://www.facebook.com/ritzcrackers?sk=app_174758789237414
= $1.25
get back $2 RR's
= $.75 MM after RR's

Listerine Smartrinse: $2.99
USE: $1.00 off Listerine smartrinse (1/9 SS)
= $1.99
get back $2 RR's
=FREE after Q and RR's

Walgreens diapers: $5.00
USE: $2 IVC out of Infant care booklet
=$3.00

Huggies refill wipes 184-216 ct.: $5.99
USE: $2 IVC from Infant care booklet + $.50 off Huggies wipes (5/15 SS)
=$3.49

Illy Coffee: $2.00
get back $2.00 RR's
= FREE after RR's

Icy Hot .5 oz cream: $.99
USE: $1.00 off Icy Hot (5/1 SS)
= FREE
get back $1.00 RR
= $1 MM after coupon and RR's

Tide Stain Release Facebook giveaway

 

Don't forget to visit Tide on Facebook this Friday 5/13/11 when they will be giving away 20,000 samples of  Tide Stain Release every day for a whole week!

Clairol Facebook giveaway 5/13/11

 Starting tomorrow (9 AM pacific time)  until May 15th, Clairol will be giving away 75,000 boxes of their new Natural Instincts hair color  (25,000 per day). You should “Like” them on Facebook now!