Bargain Jargon

JC Penny: $10 off of $10 purchase

2008-08-07T14:43:00.002-05:00

When I walked out to get my mail today I wasn't expecting there to be $10 just waiting for me! That's right, there it was ...a coupon for JC Penny. It says $10 off of a $10 purchase! Okay folks it doesn't get any better than this. You can consider this cash in your pocket! What a great chance to pick up something for school for the kids or maybe something you have been saving up for.

The offer is good from August 11 - August 19th so make your plans now to stop in and get something you need or maybe even want!

The only down side to this is that there are some items that don't work like cosmetics, electronics, furniture, etc. It's probably intended for school clothes and stuff like that. Oh well, still a GREAT deal.

I think I'll look for some fall clothes for baby girl.

Coupon Lingo

2008-07-31T20:45:00.001-05:00

MQ = Manufacturer Coupon
MIR = Mail in rebate
FAR = Free after rebate
IVC = Instant Value Coupon
AC = After Coupon(s) (as in, "My total AC was only 1.23.")
BC = Before Coupon(s) (as in, "My total BC was $56.78.")
OOP = Out of Pocket
Q = Coupon
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary (as in, something may or may not work for you)

Tulsa, OK: Free Summer Kids Film Festival

2008-07-31T15:40:00.001-05:00

This summer Riverwalk Theaters is having free movies geared toward kids! What a great way to beat the heat. The movies play Monday thru Friday each week and start at 12:30 and 2:45. Click here to see which movies are playing! Enjoy!

Coupon Organization

2008-07-31T14:20:00.002-05:00

If you are thinking about really making couponing part of your life I strongly suggest that you come up with a system to stay organized. I have missed out on a lot of deals simply becuase I didn't know what coupons I had!

I talk to a lot of women who say, "I just don't have the time to do this" and I completely understand. Two things that have converted me to couponing are 1) I'm saving a ton of money and at times actually making money and 2) I have decided that couponing is really a hobby. Just like scrap booking for some is a hobby or collecting stamps for others couponing is my hobby. This allows my brain to relax a little bit when I spend a few hours a week organizing and staying current on hot deals.

Thanks to http://www.moneysavingmom.com/ I would like to include a link to a women's "vlog" (video blog) that shows her coupon binder. I have essentially duplicated her binder with a few minor tweaks. You can get all of the materials at Wal-Mart if you are interested. Click here to watch the video.

Walgreens: $5 off of $20 - TODAY ONLY

2008-07-31T10:56:00.000-05:00

Walgreens has a $5 off when you spend $20 but it's good for today only! This is a great chance to buy some free after rebate products because you still get reimbursed the full rebate amount. Essentially, it's $5 in your pocket! Click here to print the coupon.