Fru-Gal Column January 6

Last week TLC network introduced a new program called Extreme Couponing. I watched the show with a little disapproval but gave kudos to the three couponers that were portrayed in the show. I know that because of TV they were excessive with their shopping trip. One shopper even bought a trailer along to carry his groceries. It was amazing to see his final results of getting $938 worth of groceries for just around $10. I just want you to know that he spent many hours of research and clipping coupons to get that load. When I saw that they actually made garages, extra bedrooms, and offices into stockpile rooms, it was crazy. I have two closets in my house for my stockpile. Let’s be realistic you don’t need enough shampoo and conditioner to last you over four years. Most sales are in 90 day cycles. You will see that most of the coupons will come around again and so will the sales. What they did portray was you can save by clipping coupons. I am going to make your next shopping trip easy. The following list coordinates coupons, ecoupons and sales making many items under $1 or FREE. TLC is showing Extreme Couponers this Thursday at 10pm. If you want some more help with couponing, get together with other fellow couponers by participating in a Savings Class on February 1 starting at 6:30pm at Tates Creek Library.

Charmin 12pk is on sale for $6.99. Use 25 cents coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and $3.00 digital coupon loaded to your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost $2.49.
Crest Multi-Protection Rinse is on sale for $4.37. Use $2 coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and 75 cents digital coupon loaded to your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost 62 cents.
Crest Pro-Health toothpaste is on sale for $2.50. Use 75 cents coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and 75 cents digital coupon loaded to your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost FREE.
Glide Floss is on sale for $2.50. Use 75 cents coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and 75 cents digital coupon loaded to your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost FREE.
Vicks Sinex is on sale for $7.49. Use $4 coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and $4 digital coupon loaded to your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost MONEYMAKER.
Tide Stain Release Due Pac on sale for $5.99. Use $1 coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and $3 digital coupon loaded to your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost 99 cents.
Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Detergent on sale for $2.69. Use 50 cent coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and 50 digital coupon loaded on your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost 19 cents.
Buy two Herbal Essence or Aussie hair products on sale for $2.99 each. Use buy one get one free coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and your final cost is 99 cents for two.
Buy two Old Spice Deodorants on sale for $2.35. Use $1 coupon from December 26 newspaper along with mega sale and $1 digital coupon loaded on your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost 70 cents for two.
Buy One Get One Free sale on Nature’s Bounty Vitamins or Sundown Vitamins. Use $1 or $2 coupon from January 2 newspaper along with either $2.25 or $2.50 digital coupon loaded on your Kroger Plus Card making the final cost close to FREE.
Walgreens has Electrasol on sale for $3.49. Use $2.25 coupon from January 2 newspaper plus receive $1.50 in Walgreens register rewards making the final cost MONEYMAKER.

PHOTO DEALS-
Coupon in Target flyer for ten free 4 x 6 photofinishing prints expires January 8.
Free 5 x 7 photo book from Kodak Gallery. Just visit kodakgallery.com/tgtfreebook and enter code tgtfreebook at checkout.
Free 16 x 20 calendar poster when you join Shutterfly. Create a personalized photo calendar using your favorite photos. To redeem this offer, visit shutterfly.com/TargetCalendar.
Get 99 4 x 6 prints from Snapfish for just 99 cents. Use code 2011PENNY before January 9. www.snapfish.com
Get a coupon for a free reusable tote bag at Toys R Us and take an extra 40% off all clearance apparel and shoes you can fit in tote. http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/media/trus/010211_BRU_Superbuys-cpns.pdf?csm=177031878&csc=1261759&csa=172504380&csu=1263209&camp=CME:20110102_Em_BRU_Super%2520Buys
Get a free iPhone case from Sephora located in the Fayette Mall,all you have to do is download the Sephora to Go App for the iPhone. http://www.sephora.com/promo/beautybonuses/index.jhtml?om_mmc=aff-linkshare-beautybonuses-KVMQlzUfN40&_requestid=27047
Free one year subscription to Baby Talk magazine and free six month subscription to American Baby magazine. https://www.babiesonline.com/offers/
Get a free Virtual Trainer from Shape magazine for FREE. They will personalize a fitness routine based on your goals and allows you to track your meals. http://www.shape.com/virtualtrainer
Free sample of OXY Clinical when you enter coupon code 7TEEN when signing up. www.oxyskincare.com
Visit the Carnegie Center for Literacy website to see all the free workshops they are offering. You and your child can join a book club, learn Chinese or Spanish plus much more for free starting in January. http://carnegieliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/WinterSpring2010-CarnegieCenterSMALL.pdf
Enter to win free reward tickets from Chuck E Cheese
http://www.chuckecheese.com/chuck-e-games/games/ticketblaster/ticket-blaster.php?utm_source=BH&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=123010&link=image
Free Do It Herself Workshop Weekend at Home Depot. From Thursday, January 20 to Sunday, January 23 learn how to lower the cost of maintaining your home by doing it yourself. Attend workshops on renewing your bath, product demonstrations, creative closets and more. http://www.homeimproverclub.com/workshopsdetail.aspx?id=301&Type=1&date=2011-1