My 1000th Post . . . What a Difference!

This is my 1000th post on SC! What a difference SC has made!

I’ve always read through flyers and made a list before I shop but, for the past 18 months, I’ve learned to use coupons and MIRs and it has made an AMAZING difference!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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I’m receiving a free subscription to Canadian Living from PINs from Mars bars and most issues contain coupons.<o:p></o:p>
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PINs from Stouffers are providing almost free food in my well-stocked freezer.<o:p></o:p>
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My husband and I enjoy free Cineplex movies thanks to TopDogs, Tums and M & Ms.<o:p></o:p>
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Free food and hygiene items have become routine over the months: Olay Body Wash, Gillette shampoo, NutriGrain Bars, Rice Krispie Bars, Kellogg’s cereals, Egg Creations, Dove Chocolate, Brookside Chocolate, Mars bars, Folgers Coffee, Tetley Infusions, Ziploc Bags, Vileda gloves are a few examples.<o:p></o:p>
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It will be a looooooooooong time before I ever run out of Glade smellies, Glad bags and wrap, Fusion razors, Gillette shampoo, Old Spice deodorant, Secret deodorant, Majesta t.p., Bounty paper towels, Puffs tissues, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, toothpaste, pasta, pasta sauce, coffee and, of course, cereal.<o:p></o:p>
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Instead of picking, washing and freezing strawberries this year, my freezer already has a year’s supply of Europe’s Best Frozen Fruit, purchased at Fortinos and RCSS when they were clearing their stock at $3.04 - $2.00 coupons.<o:p></o:p>
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I have added a wide variety of FREE games (except for the tax) to our family collection. In addition, I donated 66 games to Christmas hampers before Christmas and another 75 between January and March for 2010 Christmas hampers.<o:p></o:p>
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Which leads me to one of the highlights of the past 18 months: donations. There are far more great deals out there than my family could possibly use so the amount of donations to my 3 favourite local organizations has increased big time! I’m not spending any more than I did before coupons/MIRs but I’m able to get so much more with it and monthly trips to local charities have become a regular routine. I’ve been nicknamed “The Coupon Lady.”<o:p></o:p>
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So, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you for sharing where you’re finding good deals, for posting flyers, for listing details about coupons and MIRs and for trading coupons! Together, we’re making a real difference in our own shopping habits but also in the ability to be able to help those in need in our local communities.

This week’s amazing buys:<o:p></o:p>
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At Sobeys:<o:p></o:p>
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6 x Vector Cereal $3.99 each – 6 FPCs = FREE (and each box has another cereal FPC on it!)
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At Fortinos:<o:p></o:p>
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5 x boxes of Quaker granola bars $2.00 each = $10 (plus tax) – after $10 MIR for PC gift card = FREE<o:p></o:p>
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At Food Basics:<o:p></o:p>
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24 x Stouffers entrees (a variety of different kinds) $1.97 each – 8 x $2.00 WUB3 coupons = $31.28
With the Rewards Program, I’ll receive 2 x $10 gift card and 2 x $15 in FPCs so this works out to almost FREE for the Stouffer’s entrees!<o:p></o:p>
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Isn't this the greatest community:top::top:
I could write almost an identical post.

I agree, this site has changed the way I shop. We had friends over today who were in town for the week and were heading home today. They were getting the kids ready for bed before putting them in the car to drive home. All their stuff was packed up and they couldn't find the toothbrushes. I said "I have toothbrushes ;)" and the kids were so excited to be able to pick one out :) I never had extra toothbrushes before SC, they just cost too much, now they cost me pennies :) This site is amazing and all the free things we get is at times a little mind blowing ;) Congrats on your 1000th post :)

awesome deals. i ditto just what you said i have just gone over my 1000 post too, i love s.c really saves us. Our income had dropped this past year and i have learnt to live even more so with coupons, going on more trains to get more coupons. everything is good.

woot!

The best part about your brag was ( Below ) :-) :-) :-) ..WTG !!!

Which leads me to one of the highlights of the past 18 months: donations. There are far more great deals out there than my family could possibly use so the amount of donations to my 3 favourite local organizations has increased big time! I’m not spending any more than I did before coupons/MIRs but I’m able to get so much more with it and monthly trips to local charities have become a regular routine. I’ve been nicknamed “The Coupon Lady.”<o:p></o:p>
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Congratulations on your 1000th post! Also on the wonderful savings you've found that have made such a difference in your life and the lives of those around you!

This is a very very supportive and empowering site!

Congrats on 1000 posts. someday I hope to do the same. in the meantime I bow to your greatness. lol. wtg and keep it up.

Congratulations on your post and your new lifestyle! That's awesome!

This really is such a great community!

What a difference indeed! Congratulations on hitting 1k...keep it up!

Congrats! I agree this has been a real eye opener

Congratulations on your 1000th post!!!!

You are amazing and have done wonderful things for others as well! Keep up the great work and donating!!!

woohoo way to go