I have been getting through some of my many To-Do's, and hope to finish my blog series here, on how to legally steal from the stores.
But I wanted to drop a quick note here, about the great Retail Me Not site.
After going for a walk with my parents, we just ordered three pizzas from Pizza Hut. (One is for another family, that my parents are picking up from the train station tonight.) There is an "online exclusive" paper coupon that we have, which offers any specialty or 5-topping pizza for $11.00.
An "unpopular coupon" on RetailMeNot offered the same deal, but for $10.00. I tried it, and it worked!
It is coupon code "2155" - Go to the coupon code field at Pizza Hut's website, and enter "2155" there. It will then give you the opportunity to order, using this deal. Or if you did your order first, and then entered the coupon code, it'd probably work too. This deal is $10.00 for any specialty or 5-topping Large pizza!
Please pray for me, as I try to get things organized, straightened out, monetized, and optimized. And check out our friend David Carlson's new book! I wish I had his productivity!
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Sunday, May 1, 2016
While We Wait: Today's newspaper
My series on how to save money at the stores has been negligibly delayed, but in the posts I've done thus far, I did cover the issue of Sunday newspaper inserts.
From the Meijer Madness blog, I learned that today's Sunday newspaper contains five coupon inserts! (One mistake people make is thinking that the same inserts are going to be in each Sunday's newspaper.)
Today's newspaper contains:
2 The RedPlum (RP) Inserts
2 The SmartSource (SS) Inserts
1 The P&G Saver (PG) Insert
Here is a preview of some of the actual coupons that will probably be in aforesaid inserts.
If you haven't gotten the paper today, some stores will still have them tomorrow.
From the Meijer Madness blog, I learned that today's Sunday newspaper contains five coupon inserts! (One mistake people make is thinking that the same inserts are going to be in each Sunday's newspaper.)
Today's newspaper contains:
2 The RedPlum (RP) Inserts
2 The SmartSource (SS) Inserts
1 The P&G Saver (PG) Insert
Here is a preview of some of the actual coupons that will probably be in aforesaid inserts.
If you haven't gotten the paper today, some stores will still have them tomorrow.
Monday, April 18, 2016
While We Wait: A Piece of Tax Time Humor
I am planning to finish the series on how to save money from the stores. But in the mean time, I'll republish a humorous piece from back when blogging was fun.
No endorsement implied... Use at your own risk!
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The Top 10 Ways to Hassle the IRS
by Anonymous
The following list of "tips" on thwarting, annoying and generally badgering workers at IRS processing offers was delivered anonymously to the ParaScope mailbox. The author, who claims to have worked in an IRS mail room, offers the following suggestions for annoying, aggravating or otherwise messing with the IRS. Note: These agitation methods are presented FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Use at your own risk and discretion.
That said, here are the top 10 ways to hassle the IRS with relative impunity:
1. Always put staples in the right-hand corner. Go ahead and put them down the whole right side. The extractors who remove the mail from the envelopes have to take out any staples in the right side.
2. Never arrange paperwork in the right order, or even facing the right way. Put a few upside down and backwards. That way they have to remove all your staples, rearrange your paperwork and re-staple it (on the left side).
3. Line the bottom of your envelope with glue and let it dry before you put in your forms, so that the automated opener doesn't open it and the extractor has to open it by hand.
4. If you're very unfortunate and have to pay taxes, use a two- or three-party check.
5. On top of paying with a three-party check, pay one of the dollars you owe in cash. When an extractor receives cash, no matter how small an amount, he has to take it to a special desk and fill out many nasty forms.
6. Write a little letter of appreciation. Any letter received has to be read and stamped, regardless of what it is about.
7. Write your letter on something misshapen and unconventional. Like on the back of a grocery sack.
8. When you mail your return, mail it in a big envelope (even if it's just a single form). Big envelopes have to be torn and sorted differently than regular business-sized ones. An added bonus to the big envelope is that they take priority over other mail, forcing them to hurry up and deal with your mess first.
9. Always put extra paper clips on your forms. Any foreign fasteners have to be removed and put away.
10. Sign your name in ink on every page. Any signature has to be verified and then date stamped.
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End of list. Obtained from ParaScope.
No endorsement implied... Use at your own risk!
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The Top 10 Ways to Hassle the IRS
by Anonymous
The following list of "tips" on thwarting, annoying and generally badgering workers at IRS processing offers was delivered anonymously to the ParaScope mailbox. The author, who claims to have worked in an IRS mail room, offers the following suggestions for annoying, aggravating or otherwise messing with the IRS. Note: These agitation methods are presented FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Use at your own risk and discretion.
That said, here are the top 10 ways to hassle the IRS with relative impunity:
1. Always put staples in the right-hand corner. Go ahead and put them down the whole right side. The extractors who remove the mail from the envelopes have to take out any staples in the right side.
2. Never arrange paperwork in the right order, or even facing the right way. Put a few upside down and backwards. That way they have to remove all your staples, rearrange your paperwork and re-staple it (on the left side).
3. Line the bottom of your envelope with glue and let it dry before you put in your forms, so that the automated opener doesn't open it and the extractor has to open it by hand.
4. If you're very unfortunate and have to pay taxes, use a two- or three-party check.
5. On top of paying with a three-party check, pay one of the dollars you owe in cash. When an extractor receives cash, no matter how small an amount, he has to take it to a special desk and fill out many nasty forms.
6. Write a little letter of appreciation. Any letter received has to be read and stamped, regardless of what it is about.
7. Write your letter on something misshapen and unconventional. Like on the back of a grocery sack.
8. When you mail your return, mail it in a big envelope (even if it's just a single form). Big envelopes have to be torn and sorted differently than regular business-sized ones. An added bonus to the big envelope is that they take priority over other mail, forcing them to hurry up and deal with your mess first.
9. Always put extra paper clips on your forms. Any foreign fasteners have to be removed and put away.
10. Sign your name in ink on every page. Any signature has to be verified and then date stamped.
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End of list. Obtained from ParaScope.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!!
Today is the 12th Day of Christmas.
(Let's extend Christmas a few days.)
Today is the 12th Day of Christmas.
(Let's extend Christmas a few days.)
Friday, January 1, 2016
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year!!
My 2015 was a year of improvement and renewal, but I know that this year will be even better.
May the Lord Jesus Christ guide you through a year of betterment, revival, and prosperity!
God Bless!!
My 2015 was a year of improvement and renewal, but I know that this year will be even better.
May the Lord Jesus Christ guide you through a year of betterment, revival, and prosperity!
God Bless!!
Friday, December 25, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
While We Wait - Buy Local!
As usual, I've been lax on updating this blog. I really should have, by now, finished my series on how to steal from the stores.
In the meantime, I provided below some free episodes of two television shows; I think most of them are no longer available. Right now, I'm going to provided some complimentary content. Below is another article by Tyler Sickmeyer of Fidelitas Development. As with other articles, the embedded links were added by me.
Buy Locally - In business and life, RECIPROCITY is key!
By now everyone is familiar with American Express’s well-crafted “buy local” campaigns. I think I could go so far as to say that most of us make some sort of an effort to buy locally and support other locally owned businesses. But what about brands? If brands want to truly enjoy success in a market, they need to invest at a local level.
Too many marketers look at things strictly from the immediate ROI, and they’re partially justified for doing so. But what if marketers started playing chess instead of checkers and made long-term investments into the communities they serve? I think the results would be most profitable. Reciprocity has long been evident in society-at-large. Recently a San Diego firefighter told a story on the news of a woman insisting on giving them all hugs. He tried to convince her otherwise, as they were dirty, sweaty, and recently removed from fighting the fires. She insisted, saying that it was the least she could do after they saved her home.
Given that most people feel obligated to support those that go out of their way to help them, why wouldn’t brands take more of an interest in helping their communities? Sure, funds are tight, but the last I checked it’s never rained money. Marketers and brands that decide to invest in their local communities by supporting events, youth sports and after school programs, and local charities will gain far more than brand awareness. They’ll gain a sense of belonging within their community, and those that they serve will be more inclined to patronize them.
No one has figured this out better than Chevrolet, which has figured out numerous ways to invest into local communities by partnering with its dealers to support youth programs and give back. If a national brand like Chevrolet can find the time and rationale to give back on a local level, there’s no reason local and regional organizations can’t do the same.
Note: This article is borrowed from the Fidelitas Development blog.
In the meantime, I provided below some free episodes of two television shows; I think most of them are no longer available. Right now, I'm going to provided some complimentary content. Below is another article by Tyler Sickmeyer of Fidelitas Development. As with other articles, the embedded links were added by me.
By now everyone is familiar with American Express’s well-crafted “buy local” campaigns. I think I could go so far as to say that most of us make some sort of an effort to buy locally and support other locally owned businesses. But what about brands? If brands want to truly enjoy success in a market, they need to invest at a local level.
Too many marketers look at things strictly from the immediate ROI, and they’re partially justified for doing so. But what if marketers started playing chess instead of checkers and made long-term investments into the communities they serve? I think the results would be most profitable. Reciprocity has long been evident in society-at-large. Recently a San Diego firefighter told a story on the news of a woman insisting on giving them all hugs. He tried to convince her otherwise, as they were dirty, sweaty, and recently removed from fighting the fires. She insisted, saying that it was the least she could do after they saved her home.
Given that most people feel obligated to support those that go out of their way to help them, why wouldn’t brands take more of an interest in helping their communities? Sure, funds are tight, but the last I checked it’s never rained money. Marketers and brands that decide to invest in their local communities by supporting events, youth sports and after school programs, and local charities will gain far more than brand awareness. They’ll gain a sense of belonging within their community, and those that they serve will be more inclined to patronize them.
No one has figured this out better than Chevrolet, which has figured out numerous ways to invest into local communities by partnering with its dealers to support youth programs and give back. If a national brand like Chevrolet can find the time and rationale to give back on a local level, there’s no reason local and regional organizations can’t do the same.
Note: This article is borrowed from the Fidelitas Development blog.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Breakfast all day! Thank You, McDonald's!
If you arrived at 10:31am (or perhaps 11:01am), it was too late!
But now, McDonald's is offering it's awesome breakfast (is it the whole breakfast menu, or just select items) all day!
Our local McDonald's had actually already started All Day Breakfast, a couple of weeks or so ago. I've been getting the Sausage McMuffin, without the meat.
McDonald's is a GREAT company (I wish that CEO was still there, though), and thanks to them, for this business decision!
I think I might do a McD run right now (I found at least one local store that's still open 24/7). Maybe not tonight. :-)
But now, McDonald's is offering it's awesome breakfast (is it the whole breakfast menu, or just select items) all day!
Our local McDonald's had actually already started All Day Breakfast, a couple of weeks or so ago. I've been getting the Sausage McMuffin, without the meat.
McDonald's is a GREAT company (I wish that CEO was still there, though), and thanks to them, for this business decision!
I think I might do a McD run right now (I found at least one local store that's still open 24/7). Maybe not tonight. :-)
Thursday, September 10, 2015
FREE Kraft Barbecue Sauce and Bounty Basic paper towels at Schnuck's
I still need to finish my series on how to legally steal from the stores. I hope you enjoyed the free television episodes that I've shared, in the mean time.
Right now, I wanted to quickly post about a deal going on at Schnuck's. This pertains to the Schnuck's in Springfield, IL - but the FREE Kraft BBQ Sauce deal should pertain to ALL Schnuck's stores. These stores are a great place to save money!!
The new Schnuck's ad has KRAFT BARBECUE SAUCE on sale for $1.00 each.
http://bcg.coupons.com/link/index/1312470001/15532/19094083 ↵↵ If you print that coupon, you will get it for FREE! (The coupon is for $0.55 OFF, which they will raise to $1.00 OFF.)
The coupon does say "Redeemable at Walmart" - However: It's a MANUFACTURER'S coupon, so Schnucks should accept it. Just in case, you might want to print this out. (That's a good printout to have with you anyway, for the future.)
In addition to the KRAFT BBQ SAUCE, you can get BOUNTY BASIC SINGLE paper towel rolls for FREE at Schnucks. They are currently for $1.00 each, and this coupon is for $0.50 OFF: http://bcg.coupons.com/link/index/1312470001/15532/18892072
Schnuck's will double the coupon, to $1.00 OFF.
Right now, I wanted to quickly post about a deal going on at Schnuck's. This pertains to the Schnuck's in Springfield, IL - but the FREE Kraft BBQ Sauce deal should pertain to ALL Schnuck's stores. These stores are a great place to save money!!
FREE STUFF AT SCHNUCK'S
The new Schnuck's ad has KRAFT BARBECUE SAUCE on sale for $1.00 each.
http://bcg.coupons.com/link/index/1312470001/15532/19094083 ↵↵ If you print that coupon, you will get it for FREE! (The coupon is for $0.55 OFF, which they will raise to $1.00 OFF.)
The coupon does say "Redeemable at Walmart" - However: It's a MANUFACTURER'S coupon, so Schnucks should accept it. Just in case, you might want to print this out. (That's a good printout to have with you anyway, for the future.)
In addition to the KRAFT BBQ SAUCE, you can get BOUNTY BASIC SINGLE paper towel rolls for FREE at Schnucks. They are currently for $1.00 each, and this coupon is for $0.50 OFF: http://bcg.coupons.com/link/index/1312470001/15532/18892072
Schnuck's will double the coupon, to $1.00 OFF.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
TLC's Extreme Couponing - FREE episodes
As it is taking time for me to post the blog entries that I want (though I am making progress, unlike before!), I am going to share a couple of more free episodes of TLC's popular Extreme Couponing show.
Here is Season 1, Episode 4 and Episode 5:
Here is Season 1, Episode 4 and Episode 5:
Friday, August 14, 2015
Sunday, August 9, 2015
More free TV - Extreme Couponing
I am planning on finishing my "how to" series, at this blog - teaching you how to shop for free, at the stores.
I am also working on my other blogs - and have actually made some progress on my original blog.
Until I've updated this blog, here is another free television episode. This episode of "Extreme Couponing" fits somewhat well with the theme of this site.
Extreme Couponing - Season 1, Episode 6
This episode features the awesome Chris Duff!
Update: And here's a free episode of Extreme Cheapskates. Enjoy!
Extreme Cheapskates - Season 3, Episode 1
I am also working on my other blogs - and have actually made some progress on my original blog.
Until I've updated this blog, here is another free television episode. This episode of "Extreme Couponing" fits somewhat well with the theme of this site.
Extreme Couponing - Season 1, Episode 6
This episode features the awesome Chris Duff!
Update: And here's a free episode of Extreme Cheapskates. Enjoy!
Extreme Cheapskates - Season 3, Episode 1
Monday, July 27, 2015
Extreme Delaying
I'm clearly taking my own sweet time, in completing my series on how to legally steal from the stores. Sorry about that.
While you're waiting, here are some free episodes of entertaining programming, related to this blog.
Extreme Couponing - Season 4, Episode 4
Extreme Cheapskates - Season 3, Episode 9
While you're waiting, here are some free episodes of entertaining programming, related to this blog.
Extreme Couponing - Season 4, Episode 4
Extreme Cheapskates - Season 3, Episode 9
Saturday, July 4, 2015
USA: Where even the poor people are fat
Happy Independence Day!!
God Bless America!!
"I really want to move to a country where the poor people are fat."
God Bless America!!
"I really want to move to a country where the poor people are fat."
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