Family Dollar Coupon Policy

The Family Dollar Coupon Policy says that you can stack Family Dollar Coupons and Manufacturer’s Coupons which is the best way to save!  They do not accept Competitor’s Coupons and only accept coupons for “free” items when a purchased is required. There are also no overages according to the Family Dollar Coupon Policy and if the barcode is invalid or will not scan, the coupon will not be accepted automatically.
You can print out Family Dollar Coupons and take them to the store to stack with Manufacturer’s Coupons.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Coupon Policy
Family Dollar accepts Manufacturer’s and Family Dollar issued coupons
(including internet coupons) that meet these requirements:
Coupons must be original (no photocopies)
Coupons must have a scan-able barcode or valid promotion code
Coupons must have a printed expiration date
Coupons can be redeemed only for items sold at Family Dollar, and can
be redeemed only for the exact same item (package weight, size, etc.)
Coupons for free items are only accepted if a purchase is required to get
one free
Maximum of two coupons per item. One coupon must be a Manufacturer’s
Coupon and the second coupon must be a Family Dollar Coupon as long
as neither coupon states that it is not valid with other coupons
Family Dollar will NOT accept coupons that:
Are from other retailers
Are expired
Are internet coupons without a scan-able barcode and/or promotion code
Contain the combination of an invalid barcode that won’t scan and
promotion code that the register will not accept
Are for “free” items, unless a purchase is required (i.e. Buy one get one
free is acceptable)
Do not have a “remit to:” address on the coupon

In addition:
“Cash Back” will not be issued if the value of the coupon is greater than
the purchase price of the item.

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Dollar General Coupon Policy

The Dollar General Coupon Policy states that they accept two coupons per item. One must be a Dollar General Coupon and one must be a Manufacturer’s Coupon which is called Coupon Stacking. You will be able to get the most savings when you use can use both coupons on one item!
Another important issue in the  Dollar General Coupon Policy is that they will not give Cash Back on an item if the value of the coupons exceeds the value of the item. This mean you will be able to get items for Free,  but you cannot get overage. Dollar General also does not accept Competitor’s Coupons since they have their own coupons you can print.
It is always a good idea to print out and take the policy with you in case you have any trouble at the register.

Dollar General accepts Manufacturer’s and Dollar General issued coupons (Including internet coupons) that meet these requirements:

1. Coupons must be original (no photocopies)
2. Coupons must have a scan-able barcode or valid promotion code
3. Coupons must have a printed expiration date
4. Coupons can be redeemed only for items sold at Dollar General, and can be redeemed only for the exact same item (package weight, size, etc.)
5. Coupons for free items are only accepted if a purchase is required to get one free
6. Maximum of two coupons per item. One coupon must be a Manufacturer’s Coupon and the second coupon must be a Dollar General Coupon as long as neither coupon states that it is not valid with other coupons

 Dollar General will NOT accept coupons that:

1. Are from other retailers
2. Are expired
3. Are internet coupons without a scan-able barcode and/or promotion code
4. Contain the combination of an invalid barcode that won’t scan and promotion code that the register will not accept
5. Are for “free” items, unless a purchase is required (i.e. Buy one get one free is acceptable)
6. Do not have a “remit to:” address on the coupon

In addition:“Cash Back” will not be issued if the value of the coupon is greater than the purchase price of the item.

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Dollar Tree Coupon Policy

Dollar Tree is now accepting Coupons starting 8/26/2012, so here is the Dollar Tree Coupon Policy plus more information on shopping with coupons at Dollar Tree. They will not accept coupons that are for Buy 1, Get 1 Free items. Dollar Tree will not not take coupons for “free” items or coupons that the store’s associate has to write in a price. They also will not accept competitor’s coupons and they will not give cash back. This means that if your coupons value is greater than the price of the item that you are purchasing, you cannot get overage and the price will be adjusted to $0. You are allowed to use 2 Internet Printable Manufacturer’s Coupons per transaction and 1 coupon per item. All coupons must have a valid expiration date and the bar code must scan or they will not be taken at the register. They also need to exactly match the item that you wish to purchase.

Some of the Dollar Tree stores will not start accepting coupons until September so I suggest calling your local store and asking when they will start! Hopefully I will have a printable Dollar Tree Coupon Policy that you can print out soon, so check back!

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Coupon Inserts

Sunday Coupon Insert Preview

P&G = Procter & Gamble Sunday insert
RP = RedPlum Sunday insert
SS = SmartSource Sunday insert

2013 Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule (Smartsource Coupon Preview 2013, Redplum Coupon Preview 2013, Proctor & Gamble Coupon Preview 2013)

January
1/6 – Redplum (2), Smartsource (3), Target
1/13 – Redplum, Smartsource
1/20 – Smartsource
1/27 – Redplum, Smartsource, Procter & Gamble

February
2/3 – Redplum, Smartsource
2/10 – Redplum, Smartsource
2/17 – Redplum
2/24 – Procter & Gamble, Smartsource

March
3/3 – Redplum, Smartsource
3/10 – Redplum, Smartsource
3/17 – Redplum, Smartsource
3/24 – Redplum, Smartsource
3/31 – Procter & Gamble

April
4/7 – Redplum, Smartsource
4/14 – Redplum
4/21 – Smartsource
4/28 – Redplum, Smartsource

May
5/5 – Redplum, Procter & Gamble, Smartsource
5/12 – Redplum, Smartsource
5/19 – Redplum, Smartsource
5/26 – Procter & Gamble

June
6/2 – Redplum, Smartsource
6/9 – Smartsource
6/16 – Redplum, Smartsource
6/23 – Redplum, Smartsource
6/30 – Redplum

July
7/7 – Procter & Gamble
7/14 – Redplum, Smartsource
7/21 – Smartsource
7/28 – Redplum, Smartsource

August
8/4 – Redplum, Procter & Gamble, Smartsource
8/11 – Redplum, Smartsource
8/18 – Redplum, Smartsource
8/25 – Redplum, Smartsource

September
9/1 – Procter & Gamble
9/8 – Redplum, Smartsource
9/15 – Redplum, Smartsource
9/22 – Smartsource
9/29 – Redplum, Smartsource

October
10/6 – Redplum, Procter & Gamble, Smartsource
10/13 – Redplum, Smartsource
10/20 – Procter & Gamble, Smartsource
10/27 – Redplum, Smartsource

November
11/3 – Redplum, Smartsource
11/10 – Redplum, Smartsource
11/17 – Redplum, Smartsource
11/24 – Redplum, Smartsource

December
12/1 – Procter & Gamble
12/8 – Redplum, Smartsource
12/15 – Redplum, Smartsource
12/22 – No Inserts
12/29 – Procter & Gamble

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Coupon Abbreviations

Coupon Abbreviations and Lingo

$1/1, $1/2: One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.
2/$1, 3/$2: Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars, etc.
B1G1: Buy one item get one item free
B2G1: Buy two items get one item free
Beep: Sometimes the register will beep when a coupon is scanned to indicate that the cashier need to take an action, like entering a price.
Blinkies: Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
Catalina: Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
CRT: Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
DND: Do not double
Ea.: Each
ECBs: ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
ETS: Excludes trial size
Exp.: Expires
GC: Gift card
IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens' store coupons found in ads and monthly booklet
MIR: Mail-in rebate
NLA: No longer available
OYNO: On your next order
OOP: Out of pocket
OOS: Out of stock
Peelie: Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
PSA: Prices starting at
R: Regional coupon, will be listed after insert date as applicable
RRs: Register Rewards, Walgreens' Catalina coupons
Q: Coupon
SCR: Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
Stacking: Using both a manufacturer's coupon and a store coupon on one item
UPC: Universal product code, bar code
Tearpad: Pad of coupons attached to a display, shelf, or refrigerator door.
WYB: When you buy
YMMV: Your mileage (or manager) may vary, meaning some stores might give you a deal but others might not

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How to Coupon

Learn the Art of Savings

Are you ready to learn how to coupon? If you are new to the world of saving money with coupons this is a basic guide to get you started quickly.  

Step 1: Learn to Follow Sales Cycles

   
Use Items You Have + Buy What Is On Sale

The first step to saving money is to only buy items that are on sale. Most people shop based on what they need, not what is on sale and end up spending more than necessary. Building your shopping list and Menu Plan around sale items is the first step to saving money.

FOLLOW SALES CYCLES
Each week your local stores run specials on seasonal and loss leader items; these are items that are sold at their lowest prices. In addition to the loss leaders you can typically expect most items to go on sale around every 8-12 weeks so when you find an item on sale you will want to buy enough to get you through to the next sale on that item.  

Step 2: Add On Coupons

   

Sales + Coupons = Low Prices
Once you find an item on sale the next step is to add on any or coupons available for the item. You can start collecting coupons on a weekly basis so you are ready when you find a great sale price.  

Step 3: Prepare your Shopping List

   

Use Online Resources

We provides weekly Grocery Store Deals for stores all over the nation. These lists contain the items on sale and any available coupons for those items. By combining sale prices and coupons you will be saving the maximum amount on each item. Shop with a List Creating a Menu Plan and Shopping list each week is one of the best ways to save money on groceries. It’s important to use items you already have on hand first, and then add in any items that are on sale and that you have coupons for. Try to build your menu each week around these items to keep your out of pocket expense as low as possible. Remember, the goal is to buy enough of an item you need when it goes on sale so you don’t have to pay full price on those weeks in between the sales.  

Step 4: Use Rewards & Loyalty Programs

 

DRUGSTORES

Drugstores like CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens are great places to purchase Health and Beauty Items as well as Over the Counter medications, Diapers and on occasion beverages and snacks. Typically the shelf price of an item at the drugstores is much higher than a discount retailer, but these stores offer great rewards and loyalty programs that allow you to get items for free or even better than free when you learn how to utilize them correctly!

GROCERY STORES

Grocery stores also offer Loyalty Cards and special promotions called Catalina Coupons or “Your Bucks”; these are coupons you receive for purchasing specific items that are valid on your next shopping trip and when stacked with coupons and sales you can often get incredibly low prices on items you need.

Sales + Coupons + Rewards

MORE RESOURCES

Here are a few more posts that you will want to check out as you get started on the journey of saving money!

How to Shop at CVS
Learn how to use the CVS Extra Care Program with the Intro to Shopping at CVS.

How to Shop at Walgreens
Learn How to Shop at Walgreens and get details on Walgreens Register Rewards and the Walgreens rebate system.

How to Organize Coupons
Get organized and learn different ways to manage your coupons and inserts.

How to Make Coupon Binder
Print category pages to create your own coupon binder and learn how to get organized.

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