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January 2010 |
 Happy New Year!
Well 2010 is underway! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. We were very busy over the holidays and want to thank you for helping us get the word out about our product. We continue to receive positive reviews from our affiliates and others in cyberspace and are grateful for this support in the coupon community.
Looking Ahead! 2010 Coupon Schedule
If coupons are published in your area, this month we have listed the Sunday newspaper coupon insert schedule. This way you are able to plan ahead and organize your savings to last through the leaner weeks. Not included on the list are General Mills and Unilever coupons that are published from time to time so remember to look for these also. I usually leaf through all inserts a few time to make sure I did not overlook anything! I wonder if the organization inserts section where the coupons are located will ever be improved? It seems like too many offers are thrown in there with no real order. Anyone else agree?
Race for the Cure!
Thank you for sending me the names of your loved ones who are battling or who have battled blood cancer or other forms of cancer. I am humbled by this growing list and will do my part to bring awareness and funding to help find a cure. My Champions list is below in this newsletter. For more information about my race, visit my website by clicking here.
Welcome to all the new subscribers! Thank you for adding my newsletter to your e-mail list. My hope is you find new ideas and inspiration for spending money wisely.
Please e-mail me anytime you have a question or story to share! Earn a $20 gift card to Target if your savings story is selected to be featured as "Couponizer of the Month!"
Wishing everyone great savings!
Amy Bergin
Wife, Mother and President, The Couponizer Company
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Join me in helping to find a cure for blood cancer. Join my sponsor team to help me reach my goal of raising $2,500 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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This race is dedicated...
IN LOVING HONOR OF:
Robert Gallagher
Martie MacDonell
Rebecca Edwards
Ryan Goy
Sharon Sebastian
Ronnie Cortes
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Michael Kearney
Sandy Martin
Jim Marren
Jeff Fossitt
Paula Hawthorne
Robert MacKenzie
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David Adnett
Jerry Stepp
Kristy Prillaman
Anthony Keogh
Lauren Voyles
Martha Eden
Toni Crawford
Lisa Stein
IN LOVNG MEMORY OF:
Harmon Taylor
Eugene Bergin
Bobby Laughlin
Ryan Linderer
Chalmer Frank
Donna Frank
Irma Burroughs
Marianne Edwards
Jackie Mann
Lucy Cooke Steen
George Ohara
If you have a loved one who has fought or is fighting blood cancer, send me their name and I will add them to my list.
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| Couponizer Coach NEWS |
Does this describe you?
· a student of saving money, using coupons, leveraging savings
· enjoy teaching others and have some presentation and/or facilitation skills
· have 1-2 years business background or know someone who can help in this area
· is service minded
Then you are a prime candidate to become a Couponizer Coach! Being on our team is a fun way to help others and make extra money in 2010! The recession is not over and many consumers are searching for people to help them adjust to changing financial circumstances. Also, January is the month of New Year's resolutions and saving more money is always near the top! | |
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 Post-Holiday Sales -
If you are into post-holiday sales, this year will not disappoint due to the continuing recession. Overall, retail holiday spending was predicted to be down or at least flat and from what I have seen in stores, this is likely true. Yesterday, I took my two girls clothes shopping and the sale racks were plentiful. As usual, my girls get all excited over the display clothes which are full price, so before they could get their hearts set on anything, I reminded them of our spending goal - no more than $50 each. This simple reminder set the tone for the shopping trip even though I had to repeat myself a few times. I then proceeded to the sale racks and pulled out several items and showed them the difference in price. I let them pick out whatever they wanted as long as the total cost did not exceed our goal and the outfit was age appropriate and they quickly figured out if they wanted to buy more stuff, the sales rack was best. It was fun to see them doing the math in their head as they made their decisions. My 8 year old asked me more than once "Can I get this one too?" I simply replied, "I don't know, what's your total so far?" She then realized she was over her limit and reprioritized her selections. So, after using a $25 gift card and a 40% off everything in the store coupon, they came home with over $200 worth of clothing for only $90! We came in under our goal and everyone was happy!
Did you notice the 3 things that helped us achieve this outcome amidst the irresistible shopping post-holiday sales?
- We set a reasonable spending limit before going into the store
- I reminded myself and the girls as we shopped of our goal
- We prioritized selections within our limits
It is so easy to get carried away by the lure of low prices and actually overspend when you mean to save money! I know it has happened to me. However, these simple tactics are a proven way to discipline yourself and teach others responsible spending, respect for limits and the joy of savings. |
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 2010 Coupon ScheduleFor the purpose of planning ahead, below is the schedule for this year's newspaper coupon inserts. While most Sunday newspapers still include coupons, I realize that as of early 2009, Valassis which publishes RedPlum pulled their coupon inserts out some area newspapers in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Maryland, and Texas. If you are in these areas, you may print RedPlum coupons from our website.
January
3 - (3) Smart Source & (2) RedPlum
10 - Smart Source & RedPlum
17 - Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
24 - Smart Source & RedPlum
31 - Smart Source & RedPlum
February
7 - Smart Source & Red Plum
14 - Red Plum
21 - (2) Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
28 - Smart Source
March
7 - Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
14 - Smart Source & RedPlum
21 - (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
28 - (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
April
4 - No Inserts
11 - Smart Source & RedPlum
18 - Smart Source & RedPlum
25 - Smart Source & (2) RedPlum
May
2 - Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter &Gamble
9 - Smart Source
16 - Smart Source & RedPlum
23 - Smart Source & RedPlum
30 - No Inserts
June
6 - (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
13 - Smart Source
20 - (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
27 - Smart Source & RedPlum
July
4 - Procter and Gamble
11 - Smart Source & RedPlum
18 - Smart Source
25 - Smart Source & RedPlum
August
1 - Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
8 - (2) Smart Source & RedPlum
15 - Smart Source & RedPlum
22 - (2) Smart Source
29 - Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
September
5 - No Inserts
12 - Smart Source & 2 RedPlum
19 - Smart Source & RedPlum
26 - Smart Source & RedPlum
October
3 - Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
10 - Smart Source & RedPlum
17 - Smart Source & RedPlum
24 - Smart Source & RedPlum
31 - Smart Source & RedPlum
November
7 - (2) Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
14 - Smart Source & RedPlum
21 - Smart Source
28 - No Inserts
December
5 - Smart Source & RedPlum & Procter and Gamble
12 - Smart Source & RedPlum
19 - No Inserts
26- No Inserts
Sources:
Red Plum Official Schedule
Smart Source Official Schedule
Procter & Gamble - based on past publications and is subject to change
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 Couponizer of the Month
Stacey Julian,
Suwanee, GA
Date of Couponizer Purchase: sometime in 2008
Estimated Savings to Date: $5,000
I heard about the Couponizer from a friend of mine at work. I had just started using coupons regularly and was still trying to figure it all out. She told me how much she loved hers, so I decided to try it.
It definitely helps keep me organized. It helps when cutting and filing the coupons as well as when I'm looking for coupons to use. After I started using the Couponizer, I started spending half as much at the store. That's a savings of about $300 each month! Not only am I spending less money each month, but I have MORE food in my freezer and pantry than I did before. Thanks!
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Thank you Stacey for writing to me. I am glad my system helped you figure it all out and post some really impressive savings. I wish you a very prosperous 2010! |
| Couponizer Cook
 Roasted Asparagus This is my new delicious way of preparing asparagus. It is fast, easy and my kids love it too!
Ingredients:
1 bunch of asparagus
2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
salt
pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Wash asparagus and blot with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Snap off tough ends and place end to end individually on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with fingers to make sure they are all coated. Using your hands,
coat the asparagus with garlic by spreading over the spears. Salt and pepper taste. Place in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.
Toss in lemon juice for extra flavor and/or sprinkle with Parmesan cheese!
Use coupons for: olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper | |
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