Nielsen Home Scan is Accepting Applicants

Nielsen has a program that tracks your shopping purchases called The Home Scan Panel.

Here’s how it works: Sign up HERE if you have a landline and HERE if you only have a cell phone and upon approval they send you a scanner. You scan all the purchases you bring into your house, groceries, healthy and beauty, clothes, etc. (This is a fun thing to let the kids do!) Once a week, you hook the scanner up to your computer (or you can elect to get the scanner that submits it’s data over a landline) and in about a minute it transmits the data back to Nielsen.

You earn points for each weekly submission (150 points but it goes up the longer you’ve been a member) and then you also complete a short survey on each store you shopped at that week (100 points per store).

The points can be exchanged for a variety of prizes such as a Step 2 Easel for 34,000 pts or Dooney & Bourke® Small Tulip Tassel Tote for 95,000 points (awesome!). They have over 250 prizes to choose from.

I applied for this program a few weeks ago and haven't heard anything back yet but it sounds like an easy enough way to earn free prizes.  Have an older child?  Even easier because it makes a really fun game for them to scan all your purchases!


(Thanks Couponing to Disney)

FREE Butterfinger Snackerz at Rite Aid

I've been told that Rite Aid has Butterfinger Snackerz on sale for 2/$1 this week and there's a printable coupon coupons.com for $1/2 which would make them free!

(Thanks Southern Cali Saver)

National Pancake Day - Free Pancakes at IHOP

Tomorrow, March 1, is National Pancake Day and IHOP is celebrating by offering a free short stack of pancakes if you come in between 7:00am and 10:00pm.  They do ask that you consider leaving a little donation for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities.

You can go HERE for more information.

(Thanks Who Said Nothing in Life is Free???)

An Easy Way to Help Support Your Troops

Apparently, military families stationed overseas can use expired coupons in their commissary's (military grocery stores) for up to six months after the expiration date.  Now that it's the end of the month, look through your coupon stash, find all those expired coupons and ship them to the troops!

Coupons that can be accepted:
You can send only MANUFACTURER'S COUPONS, no store coupons
Do not send any that are over 30 days expired.

Sorting the coupons:
The coupons need to be sorted into FOOD and NON-FOOD and put into separate ziplock style baggies.  Label the bags with pen or marker

Where to send them:
If you know a military family personally you could send your coupons directly to them, if not, there is a list on THIS website just scroll down towards the bottom.  Keep in mind that it can sometimes take many weeks for mail you send to arrive at its destination when mailing it overseas so try to send them as early as possible.

(thanks Happy Money Saver)

Looking Ahead - Rite Aid Deals starting 3/6

Starting on Sunday, 3/6, Rite Aid will have Comtrex on sale for $4.99.  Here's how you can get it for free:

Comtrex - $4.99
$1.50/1 Comtrex product from the 2/13 SS
Pay $3.49
Submit for $4.00 Single Check Rebate (Limit 1 per address)
Final Price: FREE + $0.51 Money Maker




Also starting on 3/6, Rite Aid will have Colgate Total Advanced on sale for $2.99 and there is also a way to get this for free as well!

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste - $2.99
use $1/1 from the 2/27 SS
Pay $1.99
Receive $2.00 +UP (Limit 4 per wellness+ card)
Final Price: FREE after coupon and +UP reward


(Thanks Money Saving Maine-iac)

Redbox Groupon Deal

If you enjoy grabbing a movie from the Redbox movie rental machine then there's a great deal on Groupon for you.  Right now you can get three one-night movie rentals for only $1.  This deal will only be available for about another two days and there might be limited availability so you'll want to buy it quick.

Where to Get Rewards for Bringing Your Own Reusable Bags

Local Places in Maine:

CVS - sells the Green Bag Tag for 99c. Bring your own bags and have them scan it and after 4 trips (must be on different days), you will receive a $1 ECB* at the register.

Target - Offers 5c per reusable bag that is used to bag your purchases

Trader Joes – entry into a drawing

Whole Foods – 10 cents per bag

I know that Hannaford used to offer 5 cents per bag but I did a quick search and I'm only finding information saying that it was discontinued sometime in early 2009. Does anybody know if they brought the program back?

Other Stores around the Country:

Bi-Lo – 5 cents per bag
Fareway - 5 cents per bag
Foodland - 5 cents per bag
Fred Meyers – 5 cents per bag
Giant - 5 cents per bag
Hy-Vee – 5 – 10 cents per bag (select locations?)
King Soopers – 5 cents per bag
Kroger - 4 cents per bag (some give 5 fuel points)
Military Base Exchange – 5 cents per bag
Pathmark - 2 cents per bag
Pick n Save – 5 cents per bag
Raley’s and NobHill - 5 cents per bag
Redners - 3 cents per bag
Stop N Shop - 5 cents per bag
Shoppers - 5 cents per bag
Shoprite - 5 cents per bag
Stew Leonard’s – 5 cents per bag
Sun Harvest – 5 cents per bag
Sunflower Markets – 10 cents per bag

Winco – 5 cents per bag

Does anybody know of any other stores that provide rewards when you bring your own bags?  Admittedly, I have four or five of them but I can never seem to remember to bring them with me.  I'm going to try to be better about this though.  Even though I do recycle the disposable plastic bags that I get when I'm out shopping it still seems wasteful.  

*ECB at CVS is similar to Rite Aid's +UP rewards.

(Thanks Couponing To Disney)

Weekly Target Deals 2/27 - 3/5

Make sure you're familiar with Target's coupon policy which can be found HERE and their price matching policy HERE. You can also see the entire list of current Target coupons available right HERE.  You can also sign up to receive Target coupons on your cell phone HERE.


Doritos and Pepsi Max (Doritos are on sale for $2)
use FREE Pepsi Max when you purchase Doritos coupon
pay $2 for both

Clorox Wipes - $3.49
use $1/1 printable Clorox coupon
and use 75c/1 Target Coupon
Final Price: $1.74

Target is also having a promotion that if you buy any two of these items you'll receive a $5 gift card back.

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner $5.99  Use $1/1 Pantene Product, exp. 3-31-11 (P&G 02/27/11)  Final Price: $2.49 after gift card and coupon

Charmin 18pk double or 9pk mega $9.99 Use $1/2 Charmin Product, exp. 2-28-11 (P&G 01/30/11) and Use $1/1 Charmin Bath Tissue @Target, exp. 3-31 (RP 01/30/11 #2) or Use $2.50 off Charmin Wipes AND Bath Tissue @Target (RP 01/30/11 #2) – this will probably make these free {Deal Idea} Buy 2 Charmin at $9.99 Use (2) $1/1 Target store coupons and Use $1/2 coupon Get $5 Gift Card Final Price: $11.98 or $5.99 each

	Bounty 12pk Paper Towels $14.99 Use $1 off Bounty Roll Towels or Napkins, exp. 2-28-11 (P&G 01/30/11) and Use $1/1 Bounty Paper Towels @Target, exp. 3-31 (RP 1/30/11 #2) Final Price: $10.49 after coupon and gift card

	Cover Girl Primer or Simply Ageless $13.99 Use $1/1 any Cover Girl from 2/27 P&G Final Price: $10.49 after coupon and gift card

	Olay Regenerist $23.89 $3/1 Olay Regenerist Product, exp. 2-28-11 (P&G 01/16/11) Final Price: $18.39 after coupon and gift card

	Crest Toothpaste 2pk $5.49 Use $1/1 Crest or Liquid Gel, exp. 3-31-11 (P&G 02/27/11) or Use $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 3-31-11 (P&G 02/27/11) Final Price: $1.99 after coupon and gift card

	Luvs Big Pack Diapers $16.99 Final Price: $14.49 after gift card

	Tampax Pearl Jumbo pack $8.99 use $2/1 Tampax Pearl or Tampax Pearl Compak, exp. 3-31-11 (P&G 02/27/11) Final Price: $4.49 after coupon and gift card

	Prilosec 42ct $24.89 Use $3/1 Prilosec Product, exp. 3-31-11 (P&G 02/27/11) or Use $8/2 Prilosec Product, exp. 2-28-11 (P&G 01/30/11) {Deal Idea} Buy 2 at $24.89 Use $8/2 coupon and Get $5 gift card Final Price: $36.78 for 2 after coupon and gift card

	Cheer 150oz, Gain 150oz $14.99 Use $1/1 Cheer Detergent, exp. 2-28-11 (P&G 01/16/11) or Use $1/1 Gain Detergent, exp. 3-31-11 (RP 02/13/11) Final Price: $11.49 after coupon and gift card

	Iams 17.5lb Dog Food $17.19 Use $1/1 from 2/27 P&G Final Price: $13.69 after coupon and gift card

These are just the few things that I thought were kind of a good deal, I didn't see anything too terribly exciting.  I might pick up one or two things if I happen to be near a Target but I won't be making a special trip.  If you want to see a complete list of deals check out Totally Target.

Free Excedrin at Target

Target has Excedrin priced at $3.59 (prices may vary from store to store).  Target has added a bunch of new printables including two Excedrin coupons.

Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Relief (20ct) - $3.59

use $3.00 Target printable

use $1/1 printable manufacturers coupon

or use 75c coupon in 2/27 SS*

Make sure to give the cashier the manufacturers coupon first and then the Target coupon and you  may get overage.

(Thanks totallytarget)

Get a FREE Personalized Song with Your Child's Name - Sung by Elmo!

Go HERE and enter promo code: MYELMO to get a free song download sung by Elmo with your child's name in it.  My daughter is in LOVE with Elmo right now so I"m sure this will be a big hit.

Morning Rite Aid Run 2/27/11

24 Cans of Lay's Stax chips - $1.00 each ($24.00 total) w/$1.00 in +UP

Final Price: $24.00 w/$24.00 +UP

8 Nivea Lip Balm - $1.00 each ($8.00 total)

used (4) $2/2 printable coupon when you "like" Nivea on Facebook (print 2 by clicking the back button)

Final Price: FREE

1 bag of Halls cough drops (30 count) - $1.00

used 50c Rite Aid Video Values coupon from February (no longer available)

used $0.50/1 Halls Drops printable

Final price: FREE

2 bottles of Arm & Hammer laundry detergent $2.99 each w/$1.00 +UP each ($5.98 total)

used (2) $1.25 printable coupons

Final Price: $3.48 for 2 (or $1.74 each) w/$2.00 +UP

4 Colgate Plus Toothbrushes $1.00 each ($4.00 total)

used (2) $1.00 off 2 from 2/27/11 SS

Final Price: 50c each

6 bags of Luden's cough drops - $1.00 each ($6.00 total)

used $1/2 Luden's Lozenges from 1/30/11 SS

Final Price: 50c per bag

2 bags of Ricola cough drops - $1.00 each ($2.00 total)

used $1/2 Ricola product from 1/16/11 SS

Final Price: 50c per bag

3 Starburst Candies - 50c (All Mars or Nestle Single Serve Candy - 50c) 

used 25c/1 Starburst Video Values coupon from February (no longer available)

and used 50c/2 Starburst or Skittles

Final Price: 25c each

Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser - $7.99*

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion - $3.29*

Rite Aid is currently having a B1G1 50% off sale on all Aveeno Skin, Bath, Suncare, Baby or First Aid.

used (2) $2/1 Aveeno Facial Care Product printable

Final Price: $5.64

Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser - $5.99*

2 Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser - $5.99 each ($11.98 total)*

Clean & Clear Blackhead Eraser - $5.99*

Rite Aid is currently having a B1G1 50% off sale on Clean & Clear Skincare items priced $5.99 - $6.99

used (4) $2/1 Clean and Clear Product printable

Final Price: $9.98 ($2.50 each)

*Aveeno and Clean & Clear are part of a +UP beauty product promotion where if you buy $25 (before coupons) you will receive $10 +UP.

Total prior to any coupons being scanned - approximately $80

Total out of pocket after coupons and redeeming prior +UP - $43.68 (this includes 4 Sunday Newspapers)

60 Items = 73c per item.

+UP rewards earned to use toward future purchase: $36

I went to two different Rite Aid stores and on each receipt I received a printout to take a survey about my in-store experience.  After completing each online survey I'll be provided a coupon to get $3.00 off my next purchase of $15. 

Earth's Best Organic Baby Food - Under $8.00 Shipped!

If you're a member of Amazon Mom, Amazon is having a great sale on Earth's Best Organic Baby Food

Earth's Best Organic 1st Fruit Starter Kit (2.5oz Jars) - 12 Pack for just $7.05 with subscribe and save.

Earth's Best Organic 1st Vegetable Starter Kit (2.5oz Jars) - 12 Pack for just $7.05 with subscribe and save.

Earth's Best Organic 2nd Fruit Variety Pack (4oz Jars) - 12 Pack for just $7.85 with subscribe and save.


Also on sale:


Earth's Best Organic 2nd Vegetable Variety Pack (4oz Jars) - 12 Pack for $9.34 with subscribe and save

Earth's best Organic 2nd Gourmet Meals Variety Pack (4oz Jars) - 12 Pack for $12.09 with subscribe and save


Make sure you don't forget to cancel your subscribe and save once your order arrives!!!

Whole Foods Market: 2/25 - 3/1

I don't shop at Whole Foods Market just because I don't have one any closer than a 45 minute drive but for those of you who do Your Green Helper did great work finding the best deals at Whole Foods this week!



Top Deals


So Delicious Aseptic Coconut Beverages $2.00
Use with $1.00/1 Whole Foods printable
Stack with $1.00/1 Coupons.com printable FREE after coupons


Organic Valley Half and Half $1.15
Use with $0.75/1 Organic Valley printable 
$0.40 after coupon


Rice Dream Beverages $2.00
Buy 2 and use with $1.00/2 Whole Foods printable
Stack with two (2) $1.00/1 Dream printables
$0.50 each after coupons


Honest Bottled Teas $1.00
Buy 2 and use with $1.00/2 Whole Planet Calendar
$0.50 after coupon


Kettle Chips $2.00
Use with $1.00/1 coupon 1/30 RP
$1.00 after coupon


Newman’s Own Organic Pretzels $2.99
Buy 2 and use with $1.00/2 Whole Foods printable
Stack with two (2) $1.00/1 Newman’s Own printables
$1.49 each after coupons


More Great Deals


Simply Asia Sauce Mixes  $1.99
Use with $0.75/1 Whole Foods printable
Stack with $0.50/1 Coupons.com printable $0.74 after coupon


Earth’s Best Organic Baby Food 3rd Foods $1.00
Buy 7 and use with $1.00/7 Earth’s Best printable
$0.86 each after coupon


Annie’s Homegrown Organic Pretzels $2.99
Use with $0.75/1 HealthESavers printable
$2.24 after coupon


Seventh Generation Diapers $3.29
Use with $1.00/1 Seventh Generation printable
$2.29 after coupon


Muir Glen Organic Salsa $3.00
Buy 2 and use with $1.00/2 Eat Better America printable
$2.50 each after coupon


Lightlife Smart Ground Original $3.50
Use with $1.00/1 Whole Foods printable
$2.50 after coupon


Maranatha Nut Butter $3.99
Use with $1.00/1 Whole Foods printable
$2.99 after coupons


Annie’s Homegrown Cereals $3.99
Use with $0.75/1 HealthESaver printable
$3.24 after coupon


Organic Valley Cheese  $5.49
Use with $1.00/1 Organic Valley Printable
$4.49 after coupon


Santa Cruz Superfruit Juice $5.69
Use with $1.00/1 Santa Cruz printable
$4.69 after coupon


Jason Shampoo or Conditioner  $7.99
Use with $3.00/1 Whole Foods printable
$4.99 after coupon


Great Sale Prices


Organic Roma Tomatoes $1.49/lb
Organic Fuji Apples $1.99/lb


See the full list of deals here!

Watch Full Episodes of Disney Junior Online for FREE

My daughter has been thoroughly enjoying this!

Disney Junior is offering 39 different full episodes of some off their most popular shows online!

Watch Full Episodes of:

Agent Oso – 3 episodes
Chuggington – 4 episodes
Handy Manny  – 5 episodes
Imagination Movers – 5 episodes
Jungle Junction – 5 episodes
Little Einsteins  – 3 episodes
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – 5 episodes
Neverland Pirates – 5 episodes

(thanks CouponingToDisney)

Rite Aid Deals 2/27 - 3/5

A lot of these deals come from Southern Cali Saver so be sure to check her blog for even more great deals

Freebies: 

Nice 'n Easy Color Blend Foam Hair Color - $8.99 w/$2.00 +UP

Use FREE Clairol Nice 'n Easy Color Blend Foam Hair Color (up to $13.99)

Or $3.00/1 Nice 'n Easy Color Blend Foam from 2/27 PG

Pay as low as nothing and get back $2.00 +UP 

Combos (6.3-7 oz) - $1.00 w/$1.00 +UP

Final Cost is FREE

Lay's Stax (5.5-5.75 oz) - $1.00 w/$1.00 +UP

Final Cost is FREE

T.G.I. Friday's or Burger King Snacks (3-8.75) - $1.00 w/$1.00 +UP

Final Cost is FREE

Nivea Lip Care (0.17 oz) - $1.00

Buy 2, Use $2/2 Nivea Lip Care printable (like them and then look in the coupon tab)

Final Cost for 2 is FREE

Other Great Deals: 

Crest Toothpaste (4, 4.2 or 6 oz), Scope (250 ml), Oral B Stages, Advantage Plus or 3D Toothbrush - 2/$5.00 w/$1.00 +UP

Use (2) $1.00/1 Crest Toothpaste from 1/16 (exp 2/28!) or 2/27 PG

Or $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste from 1/30 SS
Pay $3.00, get back $1.00 +UpR

Final cost is $1.00 each 

Kellogg’s Special K, Smart Start, Fiber Plus Cereals, Special K, Fiber Plus Cereal Bars - B1G1F     Use $1.00/1 Kelloggs Special K Cereal printable (a few varieties available)
$1.00/1 Kellogg’s Special K Multigrain Oats & Honey Cereal printable     
$1.00/1 Kellogg’s Smart Start Cereal from 2/6 RP
$0.75/2 Special K Cereal Bars from 2/6
$1.00/2 Special K Cereal Bars or Fruit Crisps from 1/2 RP (exp 2/27!)
Final cost varies

Nature Made All Vitamins and Herbal Supplements – BOGO Free(Fish Oil are part of healthy heart promo–which is still running this week–buy $30, get $10-Buy $50, get $20)
Use (2) of any of the following:
$2.00/1 Nature Made Cholestoff from 1/30 SS
$4.00/1 Nature Made CholestOff from January All You
$5.00/1 Nature Made CoQ10 from 1/30 SS
$6.00/1 Nature Made CoQ10 from January All You
$2.00/1 Nature Made Fish Oil from 1/2 SS
$2.00/1 Nature Made Fish Oil, from 1/30 SS
$4.00/1 Nature Made Fish Oil from January All You
$1.00/1 Nature Made Vitamin D from 1/30 SS
$3.00/1 Nature Made Vitamin D from January All You
$1.00/1 Nature Made Vitamins from 1/30 SS
$3.00/1 Nature Made Vitamins from January All You
Plus use $2.00/1 Nature Made Cholestoff February Video Values
And/or $3.00/1 Nature Made Fish Oil February Video Values
Final cost varies

$1.25/1 Arm & Hammer Detergent Coupon & Rite Aid Sale

The Arm & Hammer coupon on Smart Source has been reset.  Print it off now and save it for the sale at Rite Aid starting tomorrow (Sunday).

$1.25/1 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent (45-50 oz) - $3.99 w/$1.00 +UP
Use $1.25/1 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent printable
Pay $2.74 and get back $1.00 +UP to use on your next purchase

NOTE: You can print the coupon twice.  With some coupon printers this works by pushing the back button a couple of times but this doesn't seem to work for me with the Smart Source coupons.  If that's the case with you two just click the link a second time after your first coupon prints and you should be able to print another.

(Thanks My Frugal Adventures)

Sneak Peak at Sunday's Coupon Inserts

Click HERE to get a look at what coupons you can expect to see in this Sunday's paper.  This week there should be a P&G (Proctor & Gamble) insert  and a Smart Source insert (no Red Plum this week)

Pampers Gifts to Grow Code

The Pampers Gifts to Grow rewards program rewards you whenever you purchase pampers diapers, training pants, or wipes.  Every package of diapers or wipes that you purchase has a Gifts to Grow code on them that can then be entered on the pampers website.  Once you have enough points you can redeem them for great things like coupon booklets, children's books, gift certificates, toys, and more.  Periodically free codes will pop up that you can enter without even having to purchase diapers.

Enter this code into your Pampers account to earn 10 points: SEP3PGW7NRKYWXK



More codes:

Worth 10 points:

NC3XPM9YRD49EMT
pampers4momjfm1
CONGRATS2NEWMOM
NEWWIPESPACKAGE
GTGWELCOME10PTS
Pampersgtg10pts
PUNTOSPARAMI123
CAREFORNEWBORNS
GTGCOUPONPOINTS
WELCOME2VILLAGE
getstartednow10

And even more:

WELCOME2PAMPERS – 50 points
GIFTSTOGROW4MOM – 50 points
JOINNOW4REWARDS- 50 points
2BEGINEARNING50- 50 points

L.L. Bean Backpack for under $15 shipped

LL Bean currently has their Plaid Deluxe Book Pack on sale for $13.99 which is a savings of 64% off the original price of $39.95.  This is only good on the Black or Pink Plaid and can be monogrammed for an additional $6.

If you enter code 3026415 at checkout you'll receive free shipping.

Free and/or Cheap things to do this Saturday (2/26/11)

Lowes is having one of their Build and Grow Clinics on Saturday at 10:00.  Kids will be able to build a pull back #48 race car.  It includes stickers and a pull back motor.

AC Moore will be offering a Wilton Cake Decorating Basics Demonstration on Saturday from 1-3pm.

Barnes & Noble - if you have a Barnes & Noble near you, stop in on Saturday and have a bookseller show you the new NOOK color e-reader and you'll receive a free cup of coffee for your time.

Borders - Stop into borders on Saturday at 2pm for Elmo's Birthday Party.  There will be games, songs, giveaways, and more.







Michaels - On Saturday from 10:00am - Noon, Michaels will be doing a My First Science Kit Demo.

Target will be doing a Dr. Seuss story time from 9am - 11am on Saturday





(Thanks Who Said Nothing in Live is Free???)

Another Great Deal on Wipes at Amazon!

Amazon is having another great deal on their Papers wipes. In order to make the most out of this deal you will need to be a member of Amazon Mom.  Amazon mom is a free membership program that is aimed at helping parents and caregivers (from prenatal up through the toddler years) purchase much needed items on Amazon.

What are the benefits of Amazon Mom?  You'll receive free Two-day shipping with Amazon Prime benefits, 30% off diapers and wipes with Subscribe & Save Delivery (can be cancelled at any time), and exclusive email discounts and offers.

Pampers Soft Care Scented Wipes (720ct) is currently discounted from $25.00 down to $19.19.  If you're a member of the Amazon Mom program you'll automatically receive an additional 30% off if you sign up with the Subscribe & Save (which will be located on the right side of the screen).  I usually subscribe for six months but when my box of wipes comes in the mail I go into my Amazon account and cancel the subscription.  This will reduce the price down to $13.43 and if you enter MOMWIPES at checkout you'll receive an additional 10% off bringing the price down to $11.51 with free shipping. You'll get (10) 72ct packages of wipes which is like payine $1.15 each!

How many newspapers should you buy?

The question of how many Sunday papers to buy is a hard one.  I've seen some people say that you should get at least four so that when stores have B1G1F* sales you'll have enough coupons to get four of that particular items.  Other people have said that you should get a paper for each member of your family plus one extra.  So, for example, for my family of three I would buy four newspapers.  The reasoning behind this idea is that if there's a deal where you can stack coupons on top of sales to get items for free (toothbrushes for example) you'll be able to get one for everybody in the family with one extra.

Some people don't buy the newspaper at all, they will simply buy the coupons that they want through websites such as www.mycouponhunter.com.  I would think that this approach would make it difficult (if not impossible) to collect the coupons for those really great deals that you'll find though.

I was surprised to learn that not all newspapers are the same.  Bigger cities will get different coupons than rural newspapers.  For a while I was purchasing one local paper (Portland Press Herald) and one Boston Globe.  I did find that the Boston Globe had better coupons but I was finding that the coupons were not SO much better that I could justify the additional cost ($4 for the Globe as opposed to under $2 for the local paper).  The Boston Globe would have the occasional B1G1F* where the local paper would have $1.00 off 2 for example, but it wasn't every coupon that was better, only a select few.  What I have started doing now is purchasing four local papers instead.  It ends up costing approximately the same amount as it was when I was buying one local paper and one Boston Globe.  In addition to that I've been receiving coupons from my mother and mother-in-law.  They'll usually go through their coupons and pick out what they will use and then give me the rest.

Before I go out to buy my newspaper in the morning (I'm working on getting signed up for delivery of the Sunday paper but it hasn't been processed yet), I try to check out how many coupon inserts are in the paper that week.  Last week there was only one coupon insert so I only purchased two newspapers.  As I get more into this I might change my approach but for now this seems to be working.