Where have all the Salem coupon deals gone???

Hi friends.  As you may know, I like a good deal.  Yes, I coupon.  No, I am not a freak with 10 transactions and hours spent at the store.  I like saving money, but I still have a full time job, a part time job and a life.  Usually I follow other coupon blogs to find my deals.  HOWEVER, it's come to my attention that the Salem and Portland coupon inserts NO LONGER MATCH so the blogs I used to follow to get my deals no longer line up.  And I've also discovered there is no coupon blog for the Salem area..............

Wait, wait wait... I know what you're going to say... "Kristen, you should write a coupon blog!!"  Why, yes that would be a fantastic idea, however did you miss in the first paragraph that I have 1.5 jobs and a life still?? I don't have time for a full time coupon blog!  But, my friends, I will still try to pass along deals I find in our area.. maybe someday I can have a super-cool full time coupon blog....

A quickie coupon lesson:

P&G = P&G Brand Saver

SS = Smart Source

RP = Red Plum

All of these come in the Sunday Paper

Deal listing: 1/2 means $1 off of 2 products... or .75/1 means $0.75 off of one product... 

Got it?  Ok, lets continue....

Also, if you've followed coupon blogs before, you know they count the store Catalina (the coupons the register spits out after your shopping is paid for) in your savings. I don't agree with this math.  If you have to put the cash out at the check stand, you're putting the cash out.  Period.  Just because the register spits out a coupon for your next visit or purchase, does not mean you're not paying money now.  I will NOT be counting Catalina savings in my deals.

While I was building my database, I came across this Pantene deal...two separate manufacturer's coupons so you can use them together....

Pantene Hair Care

7/3 P&G - 1/1

6/26 SS - 1/1

Both coupons are for $1 off any 2 products..so find two and use both of these coupons to get $2 off instead of just 1.  Like I said, if you find them on sale at your local store, even better...

Also, in the Red Plum from 6/26, there are two mail-in rebates for alcohol.  If you consume alcohol (responsibly, of course) these coupons are major saver and we've used them before.  One is for a $12 rebate from 2 bottles of various liquors, and another is for $2 off a 6-pack of various malt beverages.  Pretty sweet savings...  

That's all for now, I need to go make the hubby dinner....  

Enjoy!

KDH.