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So I went to Target in Millbury, MA to use some great coupons that are expiring today. All was fine, I got some great Christmas things for next year at 70% off. I saw Honey Bunches of Oats for $2.84/box. Since I had the coupons that came out a couple of weeks ago from Coupons.com for $1 off one box I figured I'd use them since I refuse to pay more than $2 for a box of cereal. Oh boy did I choose the wrong cashier to checkout with! Those coupons state at the top next to the expiration date that they are MANUFACTURERs coupons. Above the picture of the product there's a Walmart logo (just as shown in the picture I took above). She started scanning the coupons and 2 of the 4 for the cereal went through. When she got to the third one, she stopped and then refused to take the coupons. She said "We can't take Walmart coupons.". I tried my best to be courteous and explain that these are manufacturers coupons not Walmart coupons. She then turned and said they would n

If you are having withdrawals from getting your coupons each week (as I am!) this Sunday's paper should help you.  There are 4 inserts this week and below is a preview of what you can expect.  You will not want to miss out on these coupons!  Remember that these are regional and the amounts may vary: Red Plum all $1/1 laundry detergent 28 load+ (2/12/12) alli $5/1 90ct+ (1/31/12) Aquafresh $.75/1 Advanced, Extreme Clean, White & Shine or Sensitive 5.6oz+ (2/29/12) Aquafresh $1/1 Extreme Clean Pure Breath Action toothpaste or any iso-active toothpaste (2/29/12) Biotene $1/1 product (2/29/12) Biotene $2.50/2 products (2/29/12) Caltrate $2/1 product (2/26/12) Centrum $3/1 Centrum or Centrum Specialist multivitamin (2/26/12) Centrum $5/1 ProNutrients (2/26/12) Dimetapp $1/1 Children's product (2/12/12) Disney/Marvel $1/1 vitamin 60ct+ (2/14/12) Ester-C $2/1 tablet, gummy or powder item (2/14/12) Flex-a-min $5/1 product (2/14/12) Hefty $1/1 waste bags (3/31/1

Loyal Barcode Butterfly subscriber, Pat S. from Clearwater, Florida wrote and asked me the following question: "How can I tell if a printable coupon is fraudulent?" The answer is not an easy one.  Coupon fraud is a crime that is punishable by fine and some have even been sentenced to prison for up to 5 years.   The best way to protect yourself against getting a fake coupon is to know where it's coming from.  There are several sites that are reliable sources such as Coupons.com, SmartSource.com, CouponNetwork.com, RedPlum.com and any manufacturer's website.  Be sure the coupon is not such a high value that's too good to be true.  When I first began couponing, I attended one of Kathy Spencer's (How to Shop for Free) classes .  She spoke in depth about coupon fraud and that she heard of someone who actually made a coupon for a free 50-inch HD TV.  Obviously, the store didn't accept the coupon and the guy was arrested on the spot for try

For 3 hours only (7 am - 10 am) 12/24, with the purchase of $50 or more you will save 25% on Old Navy gift cards! These would made great stocking stuffers. Here's the fine print: Not valid online. Gift cards, packaging, taxes and prior purchases do not qualify toward the $50 minimum purchase requirement. The $50 or more purchase requirement must be met in a single transaction. 25% discount applies to Old Navy Giftcard purchases only. The 25% discount will be applied to Giftcards purchased in the same transaction in any denomination with a minimum value of $5 up to a maximum value of $200. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts including Groupon offers and Gap Inc. employee discount.

I missed this deal the last time it was here but I snagged one of these today!  A limited quantity are available through Groupon now (click here ).  What makes this deal even sweeter is that Old Navy is having a $5 sale on many items so I'll be able to pick up a few things before Christmas for cheap!  Fine print: Expires Jan 28, 2012 Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 addt'l as a gift. Limit 1 Groupon per visit. Purchase of Groupon may take up to 24hrs to process.  Valid from 12/22/11-1/28/12 at US Old Navy Stores only.  $20 minimum purchase required at Old Navy. Good for $20 of merchandise: $10 Paid For value (never expires) plus $10 Discount Offer value (expires 1/28/12)

Do you like free 2-day shipping?  Well, just in time for those last minute gifts is this freebie.  A FREE membership to Shoprunner!  Click here to "Like" Dominoes and then click on the option for your free membership to Shoprunner .  It asks for credit card info but leave it BLANK and submit the form.  That's what I did and it worked!  If you don't snag one of these today, check back tomorrow as they're giving away 25,000 more!

Woo hoo, expect 2 inserts in this Sunday's paper!  These coupons are regional and the amounts may vary slightly but this list gives you an idea of what to expect from 12/11/11 paper. RedPlum 12/11 $1 off Advil Children’s product (exp 2/11/12) $2 off Advil Congestion Relief, Cold, or Sinus (exp 3/4/12) $1 off Advil PM product, 16 ct. + (exp 2/11/12) $1 off Advil product, 40 ct. + (exp 2/11/12) $2 off Ahh Bra product (exp 3/30/12) $1 off Axe bodyspray 4 oz or deodorant 2.7-3 oz, excl trial size (exp 1/7/12) $3 off Axe holiday pk. (exp 1/7/12) $2 off Axe shower gel or detailer, excl trial size (exp 1/7/12) Free Canine Carry-Outs dog snacks wyb Meaty Bone dog snack (exp 2/5/12) $7 off Crest select whitestrips (exp 1/31/12) $1/2 Dial Nutriskin lotion, 12 oz + (exp 12/25) $1 off Dimetapp Children’s product (exp 1/22/12) $1 off Duracell select batteries (exp 1/31/12) $2 off Duracell rechargeable or hearing aid batteries or charger (exp 1/31/12) $1 off Ferrero Rocher pro

Amazon's Gold Box deal today is 50% off many Melissa & Doug items!

Last week I wrote about this same deal, and it's back!  I happened to already have 2 $25 Target gift cards that I was saving and used them toward this deal and I did get the free $10 one.  I think I'll be going back to Target this weekend to use that $10 one toward this deal to get another $10 card! 

Sunday's paper (12/4) will have some great coupons that you won't want to miss out on!  Expect 2 inserts - SmartSource and Red Plum.  These are regional and the amounts may vary slightly. RedPlum Aleve-D $2/1 Aleve 40 ct  $2/1 Aleve 40 ct  $5/2 Alka-seltzer $1/1 Alka-seltzer plus $2/1 All laundry detergent  $0.75/1 Cesar treats $1/2 Clairol Hair Color $2/1 Derma Silk 5 minute face lift or 9o second eye lift $3/1 Domino 24oz sugar $0.30/1 Domino bottle organic light or amber agave nectar $0.65/1 Domino sugar 2lb $0.75/2 Dunkin donuts any 11 oz or larger bag of coffee  $1.50/2 Ester-C tablet, Gummy or Powder $2/1 Folgers 30oz+ $1/2 Garnier Moisturizer $2/1 Hoover $4 MIR Jumbone 6.34oz or larger, any size breathbuster, any size goodbites $1/2 K Mart Coupon Save $5.00 on a purchase of $25 or more of Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn, Dora, Little People and Inaginext toys L’Oreal Ever Pure, Ever Sleek, Ever Strong shampoo or conditioner $1/1 L’Oreal Ever Pure, E

Subway is celebrating Customer Appreciation Month by offering the Cold Cut Combo and Meatball Marinara subs for only $2!  Some restrictions apply.  Click here for more information.

These went FAST on Black Friday so they probably won't last long now! You can get the LeapFrog Explorer Learning Tablet for $99 in green or pink!  UPDATE 12/8/11: Thanks to loyal reader, Katy T. I've learned that www.leapfrog.com constantly adds these to their site and discounts the prices of the bundle deals so check there regularly if you haven't gotten one yet!

  It is possible to use coupons and still make better choices about eating well.  Here are links to some healthy coupons I recently stumbled upon: $1 off 1 Sun Butter ANY jar - expires 10/2012 $.55 off 1 NatureSweet Cherry Tomatoes $3 off 2 American Flat Bread Products - expires 12/31/2011 $1 off 1 KidFresh All Natural Frozen Meal - expires 12/31/2011 $2 off 1 Renew Life Omega Smart Super Krill Oil - expires 12/31/2012 $2 off 1 Biggest Loser Simply Sensible fresh entree - expires 12/31/2011 $1 off 1 Jovial Einkorn or Gluten Free cookies - expires 12/31/2011 Buy 1, Get 1 FREE UJuice - expires 12/31/2011 (fill out the form then you'll get the coupon) $1 off 2 Jars of Dole Tropical Fruit or Pineapple - expires 12/31/2011 $.55 off 1 12 oz. Odwalla Juice, Juice Drink or Smoothie $.75 off 1 carton Smart Balance Milk (use zip 01535 if necessary)

Save $2 on Green Mountain Cafe Escapes 12 count box of K-Cups !  Print now as this won't last long.  Use zip code 01535 if necessary.