Thursday, June 23, 2011

June Kidtoons Movie Event & Giveaway!

JUNE 2011 KIDTOONS MOVIE EVENT

THOMAS: HERO OF THE RAILS

See Thomas & Friends™ like never before in this new action-packed movie. Follow Thomas as he discovers Hiro, an abandoned engine from a faraway land. Fearing that Hiro will be scrapped, Thomas enlists the help of many friends, but mishaps, mistakes and one boastful engine could foil their rescue plans. Watch and find out if they can work together to help their new friend in the most heroic movie of the year!

Don't forget to check out Kidtoons Website as well!! One more week to enter this month's THOMAS Coloring contest for a great prize!!  You can find Kidtoons online at www.Kidtoonfilms.com - while you are there, don't forget to sign up for their monthly newsletter and even their birthday club for kids!

This month Kidtoons is giving away a wonderful THOMAS prize pack!

The Prize pack includes:

  • 1 Thomas train
  • 1 Toby train
  • 1 Kidtoons flashlight
  • 1 Thomas Hero of The Rails movie poster

 Coupon Savvy Sarah is delighted to give this THOMAS prize pack 
away on behalf of Kidtoons!
TO ENTER - all steps must be completed:
 1. Become a fan of KIDTOONS on Facebook

2. Become a fan of Coupon Savvy Sarah on Facebook (if you aren't already)

3. Share this post on your personal or blog's Facebook page!


 Once these steps have been completed - please comment below on my blog or 
comment below this post on Facebook to enter the giveaway!
GIVEAWAY ENDS MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM EST - 
One random winner will be chosen! GOOD LUCK

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

ABC'S OF COUPONING

ABC'S OF COUPONING 
 
 
A - ASK QUESTIONS! If you are unsure about something when it comes to couponing, great pages, such as Coupon Friendly and Coupon Savvy Sarah can give you references for the answers you seek!
B - BE PREPARED! Don’t go to the store without your coupons, list and the weekly ads.
C - COUNT YOUR COUPONS. Buying 4 or more Sunday newspapers gives you the advantage on stocking up on the biggest deals.
D - DEDICATE YOURSELF TO COUPONING. It pays off in the end!
E - EVERY CENT COUNTS. Find stores with the double coupon advantage.
F - FIND THOSE COUPONS. Ask friends/family/co-workers to send their unused coupons your way.
G - GET INFORMED with coupon policies in every store.
H - HAND OVER EXPIRED COUPONS. Military bases overseas are allowed to use coupons 6 months expired.
I - INVEST IN SUBSCRIPTIONS (MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS THAT INCLUDE COUPONS)
J - JOT DOWN DEALS. Keep a detailed list of the deals you find in a notebook.
K - KNOW WHERE YOUR COUPONS WILL MAKE THE BIGGER DIFFERENCE
L - LEARN THE COUPON LINGO, Read that fine print on the coupons, coupon policies, and the abbreviations for certain deals (such as BOGO)
M - MEET OTHER COUPONERS IN YOUR AREA
N NEWSLETTERS via email & postal mail are filled with product coupons.
O ORGANIZATION of your coupons is key!
P PRICE MATCHING! WalMart & Target price match sale prices – does your store?
Q QUESTIONS WHILE SHOPPING? Keep your coupon policies on hand while shopping in the store!
R ROCK BOTTOM PRICE LIST: Create your own price sheet!
S STOCKPILE ITEMS when they are on sale.
T TRADE UNWANTED COUPONS for coupons that you ne
UUSE STORE & MANUFACTURER coupons stacked together for maximized savings.
VVOCALPOINT, KRAFT FIRST TASTE & HOUSEPARTY.COM are all great programs that mail you High Value & Free Item coupons.
WWAIT PATIENTLY for store sales to use your coupons to get the best price.
X EXERCISE COUPON ETIQUETTE WHILE SHOPPING – Do not clear the shelves and don’t use fraudulent coupons.
YYOU CAN create a monthly menu plan to help plan out your grocery lists!
ZZERO!! The amount you will be paying once you get a handle on how to coupon!

ABC's of Couponing is a joint project compiled by Kristin at Coupon Friendly and Sarah at Coupon Savvy Sarah