Coupon Apps

What's up! I wanted to share some apps that I use to save money. I've been couponing for about a year and a friend actually introduced me to a couple of these apps last summer. There are a lot of different apps you can use but I'm going to share the  5  I use regularly. 

1. Shopkicks... This is the first app I downloaded and I really like it. It's easy to use and all you have to do is walk into your favorite stores. With this app you gain kicks (points) and when you reach a certain amount of kicks you can redeem gift cards (ex Target, Starbucks, Walmart..etc)

2. Ibotta......This is another popular app that gives rebates for everyday shopping. You simply unlock the available rebate, scan the item you purchased and upload your receipt. Once you reach the cash out amount you can opt to cash in for a gift card or hardcore $$! 

3. Receipt Hog.... Is another easy app to use that only requires you to upload your receipts to gain points. Like the other apps you can cash these points in for cash or gift cards. 

4. SavingsStar...This app is like Ibotta but offers are limited so if you see a rebate for an item you use it's best to immediately unlock it.  

5. Walmart Savings Catcher.... I just downloaded this app the end of last year and I wish I had downloaded it sooner. If you shop at Walmart often then you really should get this app too. It's easy to use you just upload your Walmart receipt and the app will search for lower prices at competitor store. If a lower price is found you get the difference which you can cash out for a Walmart gift card. 

I hope that this is helpful for anyone interested in saving some coins! 

 Happy savings...

Maya B  

CVS Haul....

This week CVS is running some great deals on tide pods and diapers (spend $30 recieve $10 gift card). So, i woke up early before heading to church to snag some things before the other couponers got to them! I had a 20% off coupon but misread it and because everything was already on sale it only took .72 off..I wasn't happy about that at all..

Anyway I still think I did pretty good for a newbie. I brought all of this for $28 (recieved 1 ecb) and it retails $79. Picture doesn't include 2 cases of water and one Palmolive dish soap.. 

I'm pretty happy with my haul. I brought one bag of tide pods on saturday for $2 and got the rolls of paper towels for free(cvs card promotion). On Sunday I purchased the tide pods and diapers for $26 recieved a $10 gift card. Then I used the gift card to purchase everything else. 

My laundry and dish soap stockpile is growing! 

Maya

Coupon Newbie..

For the past couple of months I've been trying to find ways to save. So I decide to try using coupons and I must say I wish I had started sooner.

Now, I'm no pro but I have found some decent deals on household and grocery items. For example, this week I snagged 5 Mott Juices for 1.25 ea which is 1\2 what they typically cost. How?? Well, Target is running a sale on Mott's 2\$4 and I used 2\.75 off coupons making them 1.25 ea. 

Where do I find my coupons and deals? 

Well I started following krazycouponlady.com, southernsavers.com and a coupon group on BBC. On Sundays I purchase a newspaper or two. There are also a couple coupon sites you can print additional coupons from (klip2save.com , coupons.com. etc). I also register my store rewards cards to gain more rewards and have access to digital coupons. 

I hope to get better at using coupons but so far I am happy with my little stockpile.

I've been able to get free dish detergent, soap and great deals on laundry detergent, toothpaste and hair products (not featured)! With a baby on the way I hope to snag some great deals on diapers and wipes. Wish me luck.. !! 

Maya