Road to Coupon Queen

I seen others do this so I decided I was going to start writing and emailing my favorite companies to tell them how much I love their products. When I do this many have either emailed or even mailed me coupons. I never ask for them. I simply tell them I love their product or give feedback and leave it at that. I have even been sent samples.

Have you done this?

I post several links for free samples on my Facbook fan page and while some understand why others have asked why.

Not only are you getting a great sample but most samples are sent with coupons. I use the coupons and save the samples for later use. One of the most frequent sample I have acquired over the years is toothpaste and deodorant. I use the samples for vacation or those times you run out and need it now.

I often have quite the stash of samples. I do request samples when their is a product I have yet to try and wish to.

No matter your reason requesting samples is always a good idea in my book.

I have a great simple and cheap Walgreens shopping scenario for this week 8/7 - 8/13:

Transaction 1 -
Buy 4 trial size degree deodorants $0.99 ea
Buy 1 palmolive dish liquid $0.89 with walgreens coupon (found in this weeks walgreens paper)
1 box splenda essentials 80ct $2.99
Use 4 $0.75 degree deodorant coupons (found in 7/31 redplum)
Use 1 $0.25 palmolive coupon (unsure which week I found this one, sorry)
Use $3/1 splenda essentials coupon (found in 7/31 smartsource)
final price $1.60
Receive $4 RR

Transaction 2 -
Buy 3 general mills cereal 3/$7
2 2pack expo markers $0.99
Use $1/3 general mills cereal
Use $2/2 expo marker coupon (like expo marker fan page to receive coupon)
Use $4 RR
Final cost - $2

$16.82 worth of products for only $3.60. That is nearly 80% off!


For $3.60 you will purchase
4 trial size deodorants
3 boxes general mills cereal
2 packs expo markers
1 box splenda essentials
1 palmolive liquid dish soap

You can create your own shopping scenarios by checking your walgreens paper and matching with your coupon stash.

Prices may vary based on region so be sure to check prices in your area to determine final price.

Also grab your $1 coupon for Playtex Sport Body Wipes

Visit Splenda and print out coupons and even request a free sample

Starting today (Monday, August 1, 2011), BIC will be giving away pens! Go "like" their page and watch for your chance to get free pens!

SAVE $1.00 on any REACH® Floss Product...
Just go to http://print.coupons.com/coupon.asp?id=385560713306&alt=yes

At my local Walmart Reach Floss is only $0.88 so this ends up free plus $0.12 credited to my total purchase.