I heart Homeland, really. Being the only store in this area that doubles up to $1.00 EVERY day, they are very instrumental in my deal nabbing. For those reading who are not in OK, call around or research online to find similar stores in your area. I am going to go through their rules, because they are very important. First and foremost - PLEASE use coupons correctly. Do not try to "cheat". First, it's just plain wrong, second, you will be busted at some point, and third, those cheaters mess up the deals for everyone else causing stores to be more strict about coupons. So, now you know that my major use of coupons is completely legal - some places (ahem, Walmart) can make you feel like you are trying to steal, by using coupons to get things for free, but, well, it's just being smart. It takes a lot of brain power to come up with these shopping scenarios!
On your first trip to Homeland, you will need to sign up for a savings card. Don't worry, it's free. And it takes very little time. Just fill out the form, and they hand you a card. That's it. But you have to have it in order to double your coupons.
The main rule you will find is that they will only double 1 LIKE coupon per person. This means, if you have 2 coupons for Oreos for 2 packages of Oreos, they would only double that first coupon and the second would be face value only. So, here's what I do. I bring my wonderful husband and helpful eldest child to do their own transactions. So, we each have a basket, a list, and a stack of coupons. This way we can get 3 of everything and every coupon will double. Some stores will let you separate your transactions to get the same effect, but not all do.
The only other "rule" I can think of is that if a coupon says "do not double" on it, it may or may not double, depending on the cashier, their mood, whether Jupiter aligns with Mars, who knows. Plan on it not doubling, and then if it does, it's an added bonus. The general concensus is that if you look at the barcode at the bottom and it starts with a 5, the computer will double it, and if it starts with a 9 it will not. Doesn't always work, but a lot of times it does.
Ummm, I think that about covers the basics of shopping Homeland. I will post tips as I think of them, and I will try to post the best deals every week.
I think I did pretty awesome today. Once again, I will post the item, sale price minus coupon and final price. If the coupon was a printable coupon, I will post the link so that you all may print the coupons for yourself! Generally, you can print 2 copies per computer. After you print the first time, hit the back button, then refresh, click "retry" and it will print again.
These deals run through Tuesday, April 13th:
12 frozen Banquet dinners @ .99 each - 1.00/4 = .49 each
2 Romano's Macaroni Grill boxed dinners (yummy!) @ 3.00 - 1.00 = 1.00 each
2 boxes Betty Crocker mashed sweet potatoes @ 1.01 each - 1.00/2 = .01 each
3 boxes Kashi TLC bars @ 2.89 each - 1.00 (www.allyou.com) = .89 each
2 boxes Smuckers Uncrustables @ 2.99 - 1.00 (www.uncrustables.com) = .99 each
1 package Borden cheese sensations @ 1.99 - 1.00 (www.friendsofelsie.com) - FREE
3 bags Ore Ida frozen hashbrowns @ 2.69 - 1.00 = .69 each
2 boxes Wanchai Ferry dinner kits (orange chicken - yum!) @ 3.00 - 1.00 = 1.00
3 bottles Era detergent (used raincheck from previous week) @ 3.49 - 1.00 = 1.49
3 bags Rold Gold pretzels @ 2.00 - .55 = .90
2 loaves Nature's Own 100% whole wheat bread @ 1.79 - .75 = .29 each
6 cans Campbell's Select Harvest soup @ 1.00 - .50/2 = .50 each
9 cans Red Gold diced tomatoes @ .75 - 1.00/3 = about .08 a can
1 bottle Best Life butter spray @ .59 - 1.00 = FREE plus 1.41 back!
2 bottles McCormick's grill seasonings @ 1.50 - 1.00 = FREE plus .50 back on each
3 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations @ 2.19 - 1.00 (www.allyou.com) = .19 each
2 packages Land o Frost Canadian bacon @ 1.99 - 1.00 (www.landomoms.com) = FREE
3 Betty Crocker Warm Delights @ 1.50 - .75 = FREE
Pilgrim's Pride split chicken breasts @ 1.89 - .55 (www.pilgrimspride.com) = .79
3 packages Chinet napkins @ 1.59 - .75 = .09 each
Total spent for ALL of this (67 total items!) = $35
Total saved = $138!!!!
So, do you see how all these coupons really add up? :o)
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