Extreme Couponing for Normal People

NOTEBOOKS & FILLER PAPER

Mix & Match BOGO FREE:

• College or Wide Ruled Paper $1 
• Composition Notebook $1 

PENCILS, PENS & ART SUPPLIES

50% OFF Crayola Items: (Final OOP$ listed)

• Crayola Crayons, 24 ct - $0.75 
• Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct - $1 
• Crayola Watercolors, 8 ct - $1.13 
• Crayola Classic Markers, 10 ct - $1.50 

Bic Highlighters 5 pack
Use: $1/2 Bic Stationary Product - 7/29 SS Exp 9/30/12
OOP$ = $0.75 each WYB 2

Bic Mechanical Pencils, 5 pack
Use: $1/2 Bic Stationary Product - 7/29 SS Exp 9/30/12
OOP$ = $0.50 each WYB 2

DG pencils, 20 ct - $1.50 (BOGO FREE)
Inc Clip Click Pens, 8 pack - $1.00
Inc Dry Erase Markers, 6 pack - $2.00
Inc Permanent Markers, 8 pack - $2.00
Neon Rollerball Pens, 5 pack - $2.00
Playskool Crayons, 24 ct - $1.00
Sharpie Fine Markers, 2 pack - $1.50

Sharpie King Size Permanent Marker - $1.50
Solid or Fashion pencils, 8 pack - $1.00
Ultra Round Stic, 8 pack - $1.00

OTHER SUPPLIES

13 Packet File Folder - $3.00
Activity School Box - $1.00
DG office Handheld Calculator - $1.00
DG Pencil Pouch - $1.00
DG Office Desktop Dual Calculator - $3.00
Elmer’s Glue, 4 oz - $1 (Mix & Match BOGO FREE)
INC Cap Erasers, 25 ct - $1.00
Inc Pink Erasers, 2 pack - $1.00
Index Card Case - $1.00
Kids Scissory - $1.00
Master Lock - $3.00
Scotch Transparent Tape, 2 pack - $1.50

Here are the match-ups for Dollar General this week. Don't forget to check out Dollar General’s Printable Coupons this week for additional savings! 

Coffeemate French Vanilla (15 oz) - $3.75
$1.10/2 Coffee-mate Flavored Powdered Creamer
$1.10/2 Coffee-mate Powdered Creamer
$0.50/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Powder Creamer, exp. 7/22/12 (04/29/12 SS)
$1/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate Powder Creamer, exp. 7/22/12 (04/29/12 SS)

$0.55/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder Creamer Product
OOP$ = as low as $3.20

Final Price FREE after printable coupon for $1.25 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil warmer 


Clairol Balsam Hair Color (In-store unadvertised price $3.00)
Use: $5.00 Off Any 2 Clairol Hair Color Products - 4/29 PG

Final Price $0.50 each!

Here's the cost breakdown:

8 Clairol Balsam Hair Color               $3.00 each x 8 = $24.00

2 Glade Plugins Scented Oil Warmers  
                                                            $1.25 each x 2 =  $2.50

                                            Total BEFORE coupons:  $26.50 

                                                    Total Out of Pocket:  $4.30

That's $22.50 saved for an 84% SAVINGS!!!

Some may be thinking, why buy so many?  Why wouldn't I?!?!  If I color my hair every 4 - 6 weeks throughout the year, that means if I don't purchase additional boxes while I have a good price AND a GREAT coupon match-up, that means that somewhere along the line I would have to purchase the very same product for more money later!  Why wouldn't I save money now?!  The items will be used over the course of the next several months and I am all set for pennies on the dollar as compared to what the same products may cost me over the same time period.  EXTREME couponing isn't going crazy and having a warehouse, it is thinking ahead, matching up sale prices with coupons to maximize your out of pocket expense!  EXTREME couponing is a different way of thinking about the way you plan your grocery lists, how and when you spend your money and where you shop.  Think outside of the box!

I hope this inspires you to get EXTREME with your coupons!  Check out Couponing 101 for more detailed information to help you get started!

Grab a coupon for $10 OFF a purchase of $25 or more in Apparel, Shoes, Accessories and Diapers Dollar General Coupon! The coupon is good Saturday (3/31) only.

(Thanks Cristi)