Author Archives: Jody Connolly (Benjaminna)

About Jody Connolly (Benjaminna)

I am a married SAHM of five (and one cat)! My oldest daughter is 12, a diva ready to take over the world. My 10-year-old son, my informer, loves to make sure everyone is doing what he or she is supposed to (although he is no angel). I have an 8 year old daughter, who is just one of a kind. My 2 1/2 year old daughter, her own little personality is shinning through, and so are her terrible twos. And last but not least, my 1-year-old son, who is just the happiest and most content baby in the world. Things I love to do: coupons, rebates, read, color with sidewalk chalk, blow bubbles

How do you start a price book?

Making a price book is quiet simple. You can make it as detailed or as simple as you wish. If you are familiar with Excel, you can make a nice price book on there. You can also use a general ledger, if you can find one, which has all the spaces you need, or just a plain notebook with loose-leaf paper will work well also. To set up your price book, start by labeling each page with a category, such as Fruits & Veggies, Groceries, Health & Beauty and Misc. You can create your own categories and be as detailed … Continue reading →

What is the Coupon Database?

What is the Coupon Database? The Coupon Database is a huge collection of coupons, rebates and other coupon related forms and mail in offers, which families.com members have found and entered. These coupons can be from various stores, Sunday inserts, winetags, blinkies, MIR’s, TMF forms, along with internet printed coupons. What can you do with the Coupon Database? Families.com members are able to use the Coupon Database to search through thousands of product specific coupons and mail in offers. The Coupon Database is a very useful tool, which can be used to do many different things. Some of the things … Continue reading →

What is a have list and how do I make one?

A Have List (or havelist) is a phrase used in the coupon trading world to describe a list of coupons you have and would like to trade. The benefit of this is so that other potential traders can view your list of coupons to see if there is anything they can trade for. Depending on how often you plan on trading, and how much time you have to invest in making such a list, it may or may not be worth it for you to create one. It can take some time to keep your have list up to date. … Continue reading →

How do you search the Coupon Database?

The Coupon Database search box has many different features to help you define your search. Following, are some of the features of the search box and how to use them. Expires: This feature is very helpful in many ways. To maximize your search, choose one of the following options below and do not enter anything else. Click on ‘Search’ and the database will give you a random search of various coupons. Do not hit enter or the search will not work. Not Expired: Choose this option it will search for any coupons which have not expired. Expired: If you are … Continue reading →

Campbell’s Labels for Education

Everyone likes to get free things, even schools. Campbell’s Labels for Education is a program designed to help schools receive free educational material such as art and computer supplies, musical instruments, library books and much more. The school community saves proofs of purchases (Campbell Labels) and turns them into the school. The school will earn points for each label. They will then redeem the points for free merchandise from special Campbell’s Labels for Education catalogs. There are hundreds of different qualifying Campbell Labels products such as Pepperidge Farm, Swanson, Prego and many more. Some products are worth more points than … Continue reading →

What is a wishlist and how do you start one?

A wishlist is term used in the coupon trading world to describe a list of coupons you want. They could be coupons for an upcoming sale or just a general list of coupons you are looking for all the time. A wishlist allows others to see what you are looking for so they can see if they have what you need. By trading for coupons on your wishlist, you can prepare yourself for anticipated upcoming sales. To start your wishlist simply go to the Wishlist Forum and create a new thread named “(Your Username) Wishlist.” Here are some tips to … Continue reading →

Box Tops for Education

Box Tops for Education is a fun program which helps schools grades K-8th raise money. The schools are able to receive a check twice a year and use the money for anything they feel they need, such as playground equipment, computers, reward parties and more. Find out if your school participates in the Box Tops for Education program by visiting: Find Your School. If your school is listed, you can create an account, find out how much your school has earned and what their goal is. You can also participate in contests for a chance to win extra Box Tops … Continue reading →

Combining manufacturer coupons and store coupons

A manufacturer coupon is issued from the manufacturer. The majority of these come from the Sunday newspaper inserts, home mailings; Internet printed coupons and blinkies. You are able to identify a manufacturer coupon because the words ‘manufacturer coupon’ will be printed on the coupon. A manufacturer coupon will also have a double, divided bar code. A store coupon is issued by a particular store for use at that specific store. Often you can find these in their weekly ads. Some stores also have them available to print out online. You can identify these coupons because they will say ‘store coupon’ … Continue reading →

Good Grade Rewards

Now that summer is over and school is back in session, there are lot’s of incentives out there to inspire our children to get good grades, have perfect attendance and do well in school. *Country Greens – Cranesville, Pennsylvania Bring your report card into Country Greens and receive free tokens. A’s will get three tokens, B’s will get two tokens and C’s will get one token. There is a limit of 20 tokens per grading period. *Crown Theaters – Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada Students can enjoy a night or two at the movies. Bring in your report card … Continue reading →

Online Baby Freebies and Coupons

Whether you are expecting, or have already had your little bundle of joy, here are some great freebies I’m sure you both will enjoy. Baby Food and Formula *Similac Welcome Addition Club Register in three easy steps and start enjoying money saving coupons in the mail. *Bright Beginnings Become a member and receive a free sample of Bright Beginnings Formula and money saving coupons in the mail. *Nestle Good Start Formula Sign up to receive money saving checks for Nestle Good Start Formula. *Sam’s Club Members Mark Soy Formula Sign up today and receive a free sample of Members Mark … Continue reading →