During the month of May, Coupon Network will be having “quick giveaways” on Facebook for a chance to win various prizes that will be posted on their Facebook Wall!  You’ll just need to follow the instructions for each prize giveaway on their wall for a chance to win.  Most giveaways will require printing your favorite Coupon Network coupon and then uploading a picture.  Head on over here for more details and to “like” them to stay up-to date on their current giveaways.

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Through June 17th, head over to the Kool-Aid Facebook page, click on the Kool-Sweeps tab, and enter daily for a chance to win one of sixteen Grand Prizes (one per week): 46″ Panasonic Viera S2 Series 1080p Plasma HDTV, Panasonic Blu-Ray disc player, and a Panasonic 5.1 BD Home Theatre System. Plus, you can instantly win one of 560 First Prizes (5 per day): Panasonic Blu-Ray disc player. In addition, the first 250,000 individuals who play the game and enter the sweepstakes will receive the opportunity to download a coupon for $.50/5 Regular Kool-Aid Envelopes.

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Go here to enter the Blue Bunny “A Whale of a Sweepstakes” through May 27th where you’ll be entered to win various weekly prizes. Plus, you’ll be entered into the grand prize drawing to win a trip for 4 to Sea World Florida!  

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Through May 7th, you can head on over here and click on the “Click Here to Enter” link  to enter the O, Oprah Magazine Spring Social giveaway!  On each day listed, you’ll be entered to win the product that is featured for  that day.  They’ll pick 25 winners at random each day plus 10 grand prize winners selected from the daily entries will get every spring social product and a special gift from O. 

Through August 8th, you can head on over here daily from 1PM-5PM to enter the BIC Soleil 100 Days of Sunny Moments sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes, including Victoria’s Secret gift cards, Rachael Ray Cookbook sets, Barnes & Noble gift cards, and more!  To see what the prizes are daily, you can head on over to the BIC Soleil Facebook Wall and “like” them for more details.  Plus, you’ll be entered for a chance to win the grand prize of a Beach House getaway to Belize or Greece!   

 Through 5/31, head on over here to the Softlips Facebook page and “like” them and click on the Soft Lips So You Daily Daily Giveaway tab (on left) to enter to win  a FREE Softlips lip balm!  Each day in May (5/2-5/31) starting at 4 p.m. E.T., one random entrant will win a Softlips lip balm of their choice.

Head on over here and fill out your information to enter the Wendy’s Who’s Naturally the Best Sweepstakes. To enter, visit a participating Wendy’s restaurant and purchase a medium or large fries or beverage and locate the code on specially marked boxes or cups (or check out the official rules for ways to snag a free code). Through 5/13, you can play to instantly win free Wendy’s fries, MyCokeRewards points, and more!  You’ll be able to print a coupon for $1/1 premium combo with Natural-cut fries with Sea Salt at Wendy’s after playing!

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Head on over to the Food Should Taste Good Facebook page and “like” them and click on the Weekly Giveaway tab (left-hand side) to enter to win a free bag of chips (chosen at random weekly).  Plus, through 9/5, you can head on over here and enter their Let’s Summer Instant Win Game/Sweepstakes by entering a code found on specially marked bags for a chance to win a gas grill, a flip video camera, and more great prizes!  There will be 100 prizes given away daily (12,800 total)!

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Through June 30th, you can head on over here and enter your email address to play the Herbal Essences “Lock in your look and Win” Instant Win game and Sweepstakes! You’ll have a chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card, as well as instantly win an Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner set, or one of over 200 gift cards to your favorite retailers! If you don’t win today, be sure to come back and play daily through June 30th!

Starting 5/2 through May 25th, head on over here to enter the Dove Goodbye to Dry Sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 75 Dove Hair Care Plush Bathrobe and Dove Hair Care Nourishing Oil Product Sets (includes one (1) 12 ounce Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo, one (1) 12 ounce Nourishing Oil Care Conditioner, and one (1) 4 ounce Nourishing Oil Care Leave-in Cream).  Limit of one (1) prize per email address.  Also, through June 20th, you can head on over here to enter the Dove Men+Care Tournament to Comfort Instant Win game for a chance to win a day golf lesson with Stewart Cink’s or Davis Love’s swing coach, custom Golf Clubs and DMC Bag awarded as a check, a 7-day/6-night trip for two (2) to Atlanta, GA for tickets to a Sponsor-selected golf tournament, and more!  AND lastly, through 9/30 you can head on over here to play for a chance to instantly win one of 1,000 free Dove product coupons ($9.99 value)!  Be sure to come back and play daily!

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Now through June 30th, you can head on over here to play the “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Own the Toast” Instant Win Game for a chance to win a FREE Chrome 2 Slice Egg and Muffin Toaster (a value of $59.99 each). They will be giving away a total of 800 toasters during the promotion period (10 Toasters given away daily). 

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Now through May 8th, you can head on over to the Freschetta Pizza Facebook page, “like” them, click on the Mothers Day Sweeps tab on the left-hand side, and fill out the form to be entered to win FREE Flowers or Freschetta Pizza for a year!  No purchase necessary. Must be legal U.S. resident at least 18 yrs. old. Limit 1 entry per person. Free flowers in the form of 12 Months of Flowers by ProFlowers and free pizza will be offered by way of 24 free product coupons.

Now through May 25th, you can head on over to the Nook Facebook page and “like” them and click on the Read Forever Sweepstakes tab (left hand side) and share your passion for reading for a chance to win the grand prize of a FREE Nook Color and a $1,000 Barnes & Noble gift card!  Plus, they’ll be giving away 14 additional Nook Colors ($249 value).

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Through June 30th, you can head on over to the DeMet’s Turtles Facebook page and click on the “Instant Win” tab (on left-hand side) to play the “Roll Out the Red Carpet” Instant Win game & Sweepstakes! You’ll be able to enter a code from a specially marked Turtles package to enter to instantly win one of thousands of prizes, including FREE Turtles bars, gift cards to Fandango, Best Buy, Sephora, Bath & Body Works, Barnes & Noble, and more! If you don’t have a code, click on the “Don’t Have a Code?” link and scroll down to find the 5 Complimentary codes to enter. You can come back daily to play through June 30th. Plus, you’ll also be able to print a $1 off coupon after playing!

(Thanks Hip2Save!)

Just head on over here to print a $0.55/1 ANY size SunnyD product coupon!

Now thru 5/7 at Rite Aid, you can get Excedrin PM for free!

Excedrin PM, Migraine or Extra Strength, 24 ct $1.99 (with wellness card)
$2.50/1 Excedrin PM product, any 20 ct. or larger from SS 12/5
$0.75/1 Excedrin product, any 20 ct. or larger from SS 4/17
Final Price: As low as Free

For a limited time, Spiffies Tooth Wipes is offering up FREE samples whenever you send them an email with your mailing address to [email protected]!  Here’s what they just posted on their Facebook Wall…

“For a limited time, try Spiffies for FREE! Just send your home address to [email protected] and we’ll mail you a free sample. Tell your friends!”

A little about couponing….

I understand how using coupons can sound time-consuming and even a bit scary. By using what HerSavings offers, you will be able to find the best deals and most current coupons. Bookmark my page, and make sure you sign up for my email newsletter so you never miss a deal! For me personally, and I hope for all of you as well, you will find complete satisfaction knowing that you can provide for the needs of your family while spending less and saving money on products that you use everyday!

Questions About Couponing:

What does it mean when a coupon states “one per purchase”?

The fine print on coupons can be confusing. The phrase “one per purchase” means that you can use one manufacturer coupon for each item purchased.

What does “stack” mean?

Stacking coupons is when you combine two or more coupons for added savings on a single item. For example, a manufacturer coupon can be stacked with a store coupon to get more money off an item. You can even do this if the item is on sale!

What does BOGO or B1G1 mean exactly?

These coupon terms both mean the same thing: This means that you can buy one product, and get one free, ussually of equal or lesser value.

What is the difference between “a purchase” and “a transaction”?

A purchase is a single item, and a transaction is your entire order.

When is the best time to use your coupons?

Just because you have a coupon does not mean you should purchase that item, in the end, you will end up spending more on products that just sit on your shelf. The best way to save is to wait for the item to go on sale or clearance which is an even better deal! I love clearence sections, I know were each is located in all the stores I go to, and I make sure to search those areas first!

What exactly are Rebates?

A lot of company’s offer a mail in rebate for their items as part of a promotion. These companies want you to try their product and will offer a rebate as a way to intice you to buy and try. Many times this makes the item free after rebate, so keep your eyes open for these deals! Just remember to mail out the rebate!!

Sign up for your Store’s Loyalty Program!

If your store offers a rewards program or store loyalty card, you’ll definitely want to sign up for one. Just go to the service desk, or ask a store employee for more information. Learn their couponing policy.Always have a copy of their coupon policy (usually found online) and take it with you in case you run into a new employee or manager who is unfamiliar with it. And this does happen. My suggestion is if a cashier is being particularly unreasonable, speak with the store manager or the customer service department. If you’re still not satisfied, find out the store’s main contact information and contact by either phone or email.

Printable Coupon Sources

• Coupons.com
• Smartsource
• Red Plum
• Target – These  Target store coupons (which you can pair with manufacturer coupons for even more savings!)

Coupon Talk 

• MQ= Manufacturer’s Coupon
• OOP= Out Of Pocket
• CAT= Catalina – Coupons that are printed from a small machine next to the register. These coupons are generally triggered by items you purchase and/or by promotions that the store is running
• B1G1F= Buy One Get One Free
• BOGO= Buy One Get One (free)
• B2G1F= Buy Two Get One Free
• B1G50= Buy One Get One 50% Off
• BLINKIE= Small coupon dispensing machines attached to the store shelf that automatically dispense coupons
• UPC= Univeral Purchase Code – The black vertical line of varying width that are usually accompanied with a series of numbers underneath them on product packaging (commonly referred to as a barcode)
• P&G= Proctor And Gamble
• SS= Smart Source Coupon Insert
• RP= Red Plum Coupon Insert
• PEELIES= Coupons attached to products like a sticker
• BN= Bottle Necks – Coupons attached to the bottle neck of products
• RR= Register Reward – This would be the equivelant of a Walgreens gift card and prints out when you make your purchase similiar to a Catalina
• IVC = Instant Value Coupon – found in the monthly Walgreens EasySaver booklet
• B2GI = Buy Two, Get One Free
• DEAD = Offer No Longer Valid
• DND = Do Not Double
• EX or X = Expires On
• FAR = Free After Rebate
• FILLER = Item Purchased to Reach a Minimum Total in Order to Get a “Deal”
• GC = Gift Card
• IP = Internet Printable
• MIR = Mail In Rebate
• NED = No Expiration Date
• STACKING: Using Both a Store Coupon and a Manufacturer’s Coupon on One Item
• TMF = Try Me Free Offer

Target Coupon Tips:

• Make sure to print both the Coupon Policy & the Price Matching Policy and carry them with you whenever you shop at Target.

• Target store coupons can be paired with manufacturer coupons on the same item for even more savings!  Just make sure you hand over all your manufacturer coupons before Target store coupons.

• According to Target’s Coupon Policy,  they are supposed to adjust the price of the coupon down if the item you are buying is less than the coupon you are using. Please be aware that not all stores look favorably on using coupons for travel size items, even if the coupon does not state a size. You are not in the wrong for doing this, I just want you to be aware that some stores may not like or allow it.

Walmart Coupon Tips:

• Walmart allows overage which means giving you cash back if your coupon is worth more than the product costs! For example, if you have a coupon valued at $5.00 but the product you are buying costs $3.00, then Walmart will give you the full value of the coupon, $5.00 off, The $2.00 difference is considered overage and will go towards the rest of the items you are purchasing in that transaction!!  If you are only buying that one item and nothing else, they should give you the $2.00 difference back in cash. **Make sure to print and take with you the Walmart coupon policy just in case issues arise!!

• Walmart Price Matching: You can price match anything from meat to produce.  Price matching is a wonderful way to save time, gas & money!  Price matching means you can get an item at Walmart for the same price as a current competitor stores printed advertised price for that identical item.

• If you are price matching, make sure to have the current ad, with the date on it, ready to hand to the cashier BEFORE they ring up the item you are price matching.

• Make sure you group the items you are price matching (especially if  using multiple ads) on the belt together (I always put them last) and don’t forget to tell the cashier that you are going to price match those items!! Have your Price Matching Policy handy just in case!

• Make sure to have your: coupon/price matching policy handy, just in case issues arise!

Walmart Coupon Policy:

Walmart gladly accepts the following types of coupons

• Print-at-home internet coupons
  • Must be legible
  • Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them
  • Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
  • Must have a valid expiration date
  • Must have a scannable bar code
  • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons with a specified price
  • Are acceptable in black and white or color
  • May not be duplicated
• Manufacturers’ coupons
  • For dollar/cents off
  • For free items (except those printed off the Internet)
  • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons
  • Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” printed on them
  • Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
  • Must have a valid expiration date
  • Must have a scannable bar code
  • May not be duplicated
• Competitors’ coupons
  • A specific item for a specified price, for example, $2.99
  • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price
  • Have a valid expiration date
  • Are acceptable in black and white
• Soft drink container caps
• Checkout coupons (“Catalinas”)
  • Printed at our competitors’ registers for dollar/cents off on a specific item
  • Must have “Manufacturer Coupon” with specific item requirements printed on them
  • Must have a valid remit address for the manufacturer
  • Must have a valid expiration date
  • Must have a scannable bar code
  • Are acceptable in black and white
  • May not be duplicated

Walmart DOES NOT accept the following coupons:

• Checkout coupons
  • Dollars/cents off the entire basket purchase
  • Percentage off the entire basket purchase
• Print-at-home Internet coupons that require no purchase
• Competitors’ coupons
  • Dollars/cents off at a specific retailer
  • Percentage off
  • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons without a specified price
  • Double- or triple-value coupons

*The following are guidelines and limitations:

• We only accepts coupons for merchandise that we sell.
• Coupons must be presented at the time of purchase.
• Only one coupon per item.
• Item purchased must be identical to the coupon (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc).
• There is no limit on the number of coupons per transaction.
• Coupons must have an expiration date and be redeemed prior to expiration.
• If coupon value exceeds the price of the item, the excess may be given to the customer as cash or applied toward the basket purchase.
• WIC or SNAP items purchased in a WIC or SNAP transaction are ineligible for cash back or application to the basket purchase.
• Great Value, Marketside, Equate, Parents Choice, and World Table coupons have no cash value and are ineligible for cash back or application to the basket purchase.
• The system will prompt for supervisor verification for:
  • 40 coupons per transaction.
  • A coupon of $20 or greater on one item
  • $50 or more in coupons in one transaction

Walgreens Coupon Tips:

• Store coupons such as the weekly ad coupons and monthly coupon booklets do not act as coupons when the registers ring them up.  They are considered “sale” prices and therefore, you do not need to take these in to account when you tally up how many coupons you have.

• When you are using a combination of Walgreens coupons and manufacturer coupons, always hand over the manufacturer coupons first and then the Walgreens store coupons.

• Register Rewards DO count as coupons.

• Register Rewards (a.k.a. Catalina coupons) are manufacturer coupons that print out from a Catalina machine at the register after you have completed your transaction.  When you use a RR, you can only use ONE RR per item purchased. For example: If you are purchasing three items, you can use up to a combination of three manufacturer coupons and/or RRs. If you attempt to use more than three RR, the register will beep. If you run into a situation where you have more manufacturer coupons/RRs to use than products, look for “filler” items to add to your purchase. Fillers are inexpensive items, and they allow you to apply more coupons at checkout. Find something that’s under a $1.00 to use as a filler item. The cheaper, the better!

• If you purchase more than one of the same Register Reward participating item per transaction, you will only receive one Register Reward–NOT two! In order to get more than one RR coupon when purchasing more than one of the same qualifying items, request that each item be rung up on a separate transaction. However, you can purchase different Register Reward qualifying items in the same transaction, and you will receive one RR for each DIFFERENT qualifying Register Reward item purchased.

• Also, its important to mention that Register Reward deals do NOT roll! This means that if you receive a $1RR for purchasing Head & Shoulders shampoo, you cannot use this same RR to purchase another Head & Shoulders shampoo and expect another $1RR to be given.

• Any coupon that is an amount off 2 items (i.e. $1/2) is considered 2 coupons.  The register links this type of coupon to both items so you need to count it as 2.

• When items are on sale for BOGO Free, you can use 2 coupons-1 for each item, even though the second is free.  Walgreens coupon policy which specifically states When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.

• Familiarize yourself with the Walgreens Coupon Policy. I recommend that you print a copy of this policy and bring it with you while you shop in case  issues arise.

Go HERE to print a coupon good for a free deluxe sample of Dream Angels Heavenly Perfume at your local Victoria’s Secret store!  No purchase necessary! Just print the coupon and get yours in-store!

This offer is available while supplies last until May 9th.

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If you have an American Girls fan you might want to hurry over to Rue La La and check out their deals. They have outfits and mini dolls for $15.90! If you still have your $20 credit you will pay $5.85 since the credit can cover some of your shipping!!  (Please note, the free $20.00 credit is no longer available)

American Girl Dolls: $15.90
Shipping: $9.95
Use $20 FREE Rue La La Credit
Final Price: $5.85 SHIPPED!

You can also grab $30 at 1-800-Flowers at Rue La La for only $15 (or FREE with your credit!!)  Perfect for Mother’s Day!!  This deal is regional, so it's only available for certain locations.