I'll be gone

...for most of the weekend!

an ethics question

I recently posted about milk coupons you could find on coupons.com using another zip code. One of my commenter's, Carrie, posed a great question about the ethics of using another zip code to access the coupon. I hope she doesn't mind, but I thought I'd respond in post form rather than in my comments. Here's the question:

"I've got one question on this milk coupon.. and would like you to think about it. Is it ethical to print the other zip codes just so we can get the coupon? If they had wanted us to have it in our area, they would have given it. I think they limit it to certain zip codes in a way to limit the number of coupons they allow to go out. Not sure, but thats my thought, so if we publish the zip, then it goes cross country and who knows how many stores will accept them... and maybe not be paid for them since they weren't for their area. Just a thought."

I thought about this before posting the coupon originally, and I gave it quite a bit of thought again last night. Generally speaking, I use my regular zipcode when printing coupons because if there are deals specifically geared towards where I live then I want to see them. I don't know the reasoning behind making coupons available only in certain zipcodes, but I don't believe it's to limit the number of coupons going out. In the past, coupons.com has put restrictions on the number of coupons going out (that's why really hot coupons go so quickly...I'm thinking specifically of the $3 and $5 huggies coupons in March). Other times they make it clear coupons are to be used only in some places (example: those neat dairy coupons redeemable in Utah and Idaho only earlier this month). The wording on this coupon is that it's good everywhere except Alaska and Hawaii, so I feel confident the stores will be reimbursed as long as the other criteria is met ($100 grocery purchase for free milk, and purchase of milk for free half gallon chocolate). Of course, now I'm really curious as to the reason behind making some coupons available only in some zip codes. I think I may contact the website and find out for myself!

Know anyone named Dave??

If you do know someone named Dave (or David, or Davey) let them know about this deal! On Sunday, August 30th is celebrating their 15th anniversary by giving anyone with the same name a free entree (up to $14- good on dine-in and to-go orders). If Dave is your middle name, you still get half off! Check out all the details here and then spread the word to any Daves you may know. I almost wish my name was Dave, that bbq pork is delicious!

milk coupons!

These are just too good not to post, if you go to coupons.com you can find two milk coupons. One if good for FREE gallon white milk (up to $4) when you spend $100, and the other is good for a free half gallon of chocolate milk (up to $3.75) when you buy 1 gallon regular milk. Use zip code 63090 if they don't show up for you. These coupons are valid everywhere except Alaska and Hawaii.

just a little note

...to let you know the postings may be scare for a little bit. I'm sorry but I'll get back to you all as soon as I can. In the meantime, if you visit my profile, you can check out all the other blogs I enjoy reading. Check them out!

Old Navy

I just got back from Old Navy, had to use that $75 off $100 coupon I got on Thursday, and they've got all kinds of stuff on sale. They're running a 50% off all clearance items through Wednesday, and there's tons of things on clearance! At our store, the men's and baby sections look like they have been pretty well picked through. It's not just clothes on clearance either, they've got balls, books, and a variety of other things marked down. You may want to check this out soon (plus, they've got air conditioning- great for those who are melting in this heat!). They've also got a buy one, get one 50% off sale on most tops. We did really well with our coupon! We spent $28.94 and got:

• 2 toddler polos (3t and 4t) (.52 each)
• brown pants 3t (2.36)
• jean shorts 2t (.92)
• a cute beach towel (2.62)
• 3 tank tops for me (2.46 each for lace, 1.67 for plain)
• 1 long sleeved shirt for me (2.85)
• 2 polos for the husband (3.83 each)
• matching swim trunks for the boys next year (.65 each)
• a red & white ball (.46)
• one cute tank top for the cousin's toddler girl (.85)

My Albies doublers trip

Spent $11.93, saved $54.12

I did 3 transactions, and used doublers in each one. Thanks to Krazy Koupon Lady for the matchup that paired yesterday's $1 off 2 candybars with the current Albies sale (use a doubler with that coupon to get 4 candybars for free with a bit of overage!).

Transaction one: 2 bottles syrup and 3 wet ones. I used 3- $1 wet ones printable coupons, and the $3 instant off made my total $2. We're brand loyal to this syrup so it was perfect!

Transaction two: 2 boxes instant oatmeal, pack of stir-fry beef, and one $.37 zucchini. $1 came off for "produce" (because I bought 2 boxes of quaker instant oatmeal). I also had 2 $1 peelies for the oatmeal and a $1 meat coupon. After the doublers, I paid $1.72 for all this.

Transaction three: four 12 packs coke, 4 candy bars, and 5 pints of Breyers. I had a raincheck for the ice cream and my $4 off 5 catalina. I also used 2 $1 off coke coupons (no longer available) and a $1 off 2 mars candy bars. After doublers, I paid $8.21. ($1.59/coke, a fairly good price)

If you're looks for more coupon & doublers matchups, check out http://alltogetherbeautiful.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-found-3-twice-value-coupons-in-middle.html or KrazyCouponLady's scenario post.