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April 2010 |
 April Greetings!
Spring is here and all that come with Springtime activities and tastes. We have started using our grill again and this month I feature a wonderful recipe to try especially if you like lamb and the price of this cut of meat is seasonably affordable. Also, as you clean out the refrigerator and start restocking items for grilling out, be sure to line up your coupons since condiment coupons are plentiful this time of year and these items will be on sale. This time of year your Spring cleaning supplies may be low, so remember printable coupons! Before you hit the store, take a minute to scan the available coupons on our COUPONS page. There are $100's of coupons available to you right now! We are grateful for our partnerships with SmartSource.com, Coupons.com and RedPlum.com who bring these savings to you!
Looking for new ideas for Spring organizing products? Take a look at our TOOL section this month. While I have mastered coupon organization which directly helps me save money, other areas of my home and office need tools to support getting and staying organized as well. You will save time and money when you equip yourself with the right tools for any job!
 Couponizer Giveaway!
Click here and enter to win a Couponizer! Giveaway ends around 4/21/2010 at 11:59 EST
Check out this blog for bargains, money saving tips, recipes and additional giveaways.
Features Spring Offer! This has been a popular item! Take a look at our Couponizer of the Month! Our tote bag has colorful striped accents, piping details and our Couponizer logo embroidered on one side. It also has a rolled handle and structured bottom. High quality! Tote bag dimensions - 13 in. H X 16 in. W X 5 in. D
This makes a perfect gift for Mother's Day, a new bride, a teacher, family member or friend! Everyone wants to show off their savings savvy these days!!
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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 Understanding a Coupon UPC Did you know that the first UPC marked item ever scanned at a retail checkout (Marsh's supermarket in Troy, Ohio) was at 8:01 a.m. on June 26, 1974, and was a 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum? Hmmm...I wonder if this shopper had a coupon. Probably not since the use of coupon barcodes followed this breakthrough in the retail checkout process.
Universal Product Code (UPC) is a barcode symbology that is widely used in Canada and the United States for tracking product items in stores. So when a manufacturer issues a coupon, It comes down to a matching game. A portion of the code on the product UPC has to match a portion of the coupon UPC code on all scanned items. If this does not occur, then the coupon savings cannot be determined or credited.
There are five sections and a total of 12 numbers on most all UPC barcodes. You may see a second UPC barcode on a coupon called an extended code, but for now I will focus on the first. Each section of the UPC number will help match coupons to products and determine the value of the coupon. The following is a description of the 5 sections of a basic coupon code as displayed in the diagram above:
1) Number System Character (NSC)
All coupons should begin with the NSC or Number System Character of 5.
2) Manufacturers Number
This is a five digit (12345 above) that identifies the manufacturer and should match the manufacturer number on the product.
3) Family Code
This next set of three numbers (678 above) is used to verify that the shopper has purchased the product which applies to the coupon. A manufacturer assigns family codes to each of their products.
4) Value Code
The next two numbers which follow the family code is called the value code and determines the value of the coupon. The value of the coupon in the diagram above is 90 cents.
5) Check Digit
The final number is called a check digit. All UPC numbers contain a check digit which is automatically calculated based on the eleven preceding numbers on the UPC symbol.
Understanding this information may help you at checkout if there is ever a dispute about the value of a coupon or whether it applies. Sometimes a coupon will feature a picture of a product but the family code will include other products as well. If a cashier only looks at the picture, then they may try to deny you the use of a legitimate coupon.
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Clever Container is all about organizing, functionality, ideas, and fun! They feature the best of the best organizing products and provide clever & helpful tips especially during times of the year when season are changing. I am amazed every year at the amount of stuff we acquire in the winter especially after the holidays. All this stuff overwhelms my/our space and I have to admit, I don't keep up very well unless I have a system to support keeping my family reasonably organized. Notice I used the word reasonably...
If you are in the mood to host a party with an overall organizing theme this Spring, then contact Clever Container to find out more. Every hostess that schedules a show with The Clever Container Company is eligible for great products at great discounts. Oh and guess what product they sell for coupon organization? You guessed it, The Couponizer! The Clever Container Consultants will show you how it works! |
 Couponizer of the Month
I've had my new tote for 7 days & it's already paid for itself! YEAH!! You have to love this bag more every day with the time and money it saves. I was in need of a new Couponizer (best coupon system ever) & you had a 'deal' price of $10.00 with the purchase of a very cool looking tote. To justify the cost, I promised myself I'd start using it immediately to track extra savings. Placed my order on a Tuesday & had it early Thursday...super fast FREE shipping! All coupons, sales inserts, coupon catalogs, reward dollars/certificates, etc. PLUS my water & healthy snack fit into the bag! No more 'forgotten' coupons or 'extra trips' to the store. Now the savings...$9.95 on the new Couponizer PLUS free shipping $5.75. Next stop was for printer ink. No worries, just stopped on my way home because I had sales flier & rewards dollars with me, savings $21.40. Usually would have to go home for this purchase (butcher shop/deli), because the coupon was on the back of my neighborhood newsletter, savings $5.35. Fast stop at grocery store, savings $7.93. Emergency replacement of hardware, savings $19.26. Grand total savings of $69.64 in 7 days!! YEAH Couponizer Tote! Thanks for helping me save money, time, and look fashionable too!
Blessings,
Shari Stott
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Thank you Shari for your story! I love how you are saving money, time and looking fashionable too! $69.64 in 7 days, that's GREAT! |
 Couponizer Cook
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Garlic, and Mustard
This recipe is from Epicurious.com and is simply wonderful. Leg of lamb prices over the Easter holiday were only $3.99/lb, so I made this for Easter dinner and it was a winner! Great for any Spring/summer cookout!
Note: I bought a 6lb leg of lamb and had the butcher take the bone out and cut the leg in half to make 2 roasts. I froze one and cooked the other and cut this recipe in half. I also only marinated for about an hour and it was fine, but overnight would be best.
Ingredients:
1 well-trimmed 6-pound boneless leg of lamb, butterflied to even 2-inch thickness
8 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
1/2 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
Fresh rosemary sprigs and fresh Italian parsley sprigs
Directions:
Open lamb like book on work surface. Using tip of small knife, make 1/2-inch-deep slits all over lamb. Thinly slice 4 garlic cloves. Insert garlic slices into slits in lamb. Combine remaining 4 garlic cloves, mustard, olive oil, white wine, rosemary, and lemon juice in processor. Blend until coarse puree forms. Spread underside of lamb with half of puree. Place lamb, seasoned side down, in 15 x 10 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread remaining puree over top of lamb. Cover lamb with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Let lamb stand at room temperature 2 hours. Coat grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Sprinkle lamb generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 17 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to cutting board; let rest 10 to 20 minutes.
Thinly slice lamb against grain. Overlap slices on platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs.
Use coupons for: mustard, olive oil
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