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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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9 Ways To Save On Braces

on 5.26.2022 at 10:15am
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I wasn’t surprised when the orthodontist told me that my twins needed braces, but I was utterly flabbergasted when he told me the price. Being the frugal mom that I am (and knowing 3 more children will probably also need braces), I got to work figuring out how to save on braces. Here are the top ways I found to make sure you’re not spending more than you need to on straight teeth.

Disclaimer: I am not an orthodontist. No information in this article is meant to replace the advice of your orthodontist.

9 Ways to Save on Braces

Call Around

Most orthodontists offer a free consultation, so take advantage of getting several different estimates! A few extra appointments can be a hassle, but it could also save you thousands of dollars. Be sure to compare specifics when figuring out the cheapest option. Make sure the price quoted includes any adjustments, repairs, or retainers needed.

Side note: You will also want to ask around and look up reviews to get recommendations. Never choose a provider that you do not fully trust no matter how cheap they are.

I got 4 different consultations in the last 6 months.  While we aren’t going to go with the lowest price, it did save us over $2,000 off the first price we were given!

Ask for discounts 

Once you find your cheapest option and are happy with the office, it’s time to negotiate.  Most of the offices we visited offered a multiple child discount, but the biggest savings was to pay up front in full.

If you are not able to pay in full, go in prepared with an outline of how you can pay. Many are willing and able to work with you on a payment plan without any finance charges.

Use flexible spending or health savings accounts

If you have access to a Flexible Spending Account this is a great opportunity to use it. You can put pre-tax money into this account, so while you may not see these savings right away you will appreciate it come tax time.

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    Saving money can’t get any easier than by using your phone and shopping with the Ibotta mobile app.  With so many direct-linked stores, just load any offers you want and then head off to shop!

    Savings Tip: My favorite way to load offers is in the store.  Scan the barcode of products and the app will find any offers available.

    If you’ve never used Ibotta and want to know more, head over and watch a short how to video I made.

    Check out all of the new Ibotta Offers we have found so far this week, it’s a really long list with some sweet high value offers!  Check the Southern Savers database for specific details on consolidated offers.

    This Week’s New Ibotta Offers:

    Specials, 50% off after offer:

    $1.25 off CORE Keto Refrigerated Nutrition Bar, 1.4 oz, at Food Lion, Winn-Dixie Ibotta eCoupon
    $6.25 off Bactine Max Wound Wash, 8 fl oz Ibotta eCoupon
    $2.98 off Natean Toothpaste, 4.7 oz select items, at Walmart Ibotta eCoupon

    Specials, B1G1 after offer:

    $2.29/2 Lipton Pineapple Mango Immune Support Tea, 64 oz, on same receipt Ibotta eCoupon
    $4.69/2 4505 Chicharrones Pork Rinds, 2.5 oz, on same receipt, at Walmart Ibotta eCoupon
    $1/2 Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Blue Candy Blasts Chocolate Chip Cookies, 12.4 oz, on same receipt, at Walmart Ibotta eCoupon
    $3.99/2 Orgain Organic Nutrition Shake, 11 oz singles, on same receipt Ibotta eCoupon

    Specials, Free after offer:

    $2.99 off Simply Gum 15-ct or Mints 1.1 oz, at Kroger Ibotta eCoupon

    Beverages:

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      The J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif products in the United States due to potential Salmonella contamination.

      This issue was discovered after a multistate outbreak of Salmonella. Illnesses were reported in Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. The investigation concluded that the outbreak was linked to Jif brand peanut butter produced in the J.M. Smucker Company facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. 

      Recalled products include those with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425. 

      If you’ve purchased one of the Jif peanut butter products on the FDA’s Jif recall page, please be sure to head over to Jif.com to fill out their claim form in order to get a coupon for a replacement product. It’s a quick form and shouldn’t take you more than a couple of minutes to complete.

        If you haven’t checked out the popular survey site Inbox Dollars, be sure and do so!  You can get paid for taking surveys, playing games, watching videos and more.

        Also, when you sign up, you can click the activation link in your inbox to get a FREE $5 bonus added to your account. This site gets an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau so you can have peace of mind that it’s  a legitimate survey site!

        It’s also the most highly rated site by users!

        What other readers have said about Inbox Dollars:

        Kayla — I use Inbox Dollars. I’m 28¢ away from my second check of $30. It takes a little bit to get your check- it took two months to process my first check. But it is legit and easy to do! :)

        Jenks — I have been with Inbox Dollars for about 3 yrs now. It is legit and I have received, and cashed checks from them. I’m actually about to put in to have my next check sent to be as well. 

        Becky — I have used this site for quite a while. It takes a while (2-3 months) to get the credit, you need $30 to cash out, but is really a painless way to get a little extra money. I have cashed out twice here and am getting close to my third cash out. Your cash out check is mailed directly to you.

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          Get up to 65% off Stride Rite shoes for babies, toddlers, and kids at Zulily. Find sneakers and boots for under $17!

          Stride Rite shoes are specifically designed for developing feet. They also have super adorable styles for both girls and boys.

          Deal Ideas:


          Pink Floral Leather Mariana Mary Jane – $16.99 (reg. $48)


          Black and Blue Soft Motion Kylo Leather Sneaker
           – $16.99 (reg. $48)


          Purple & Blue Swirl Bray Clog
          – $21.95 (reg. $27)


          Honey Tan Cordaline Leather Mary Jane
          – $19.99 (reg. $57)


          Dinosaur Gecko Rainboot
          – $19.79 (reg. $42)

          This deal is good through 5/30/2022 at 9am ET. Pay shipping once, then get free shipping on all additional orders placed within 24 hours.
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            This Memorial Day Weekend, MTN DEW is launching its first-ever “Opening Day Guarantee” to ensure that no one goes home empty-handed. No fish? No problem.

            Just cast your line, and if you don’t catch anything, MTN DEW will pay you $20. Only the first 5,000 participants will be eligible.

            This giveaway starts at 9am CT on 5/28/2022 and ends at 11:59pm CT on 5/31/2022 or when when 5,000 participants have registered, whichever comes first.

            All you have to do is go fishing, take a photo of your empty hook and bucket, then tweet it to @mountaindew with #dewopeningdaygiveaway.

            The $20 will be paid via Venmo.

            Find free fishing days in your state. These are days where you can go fishing without a license. Get tips on how and where to fish, get a fishing license, and more.  

            See more freebies.

             

             

              Find the Sunday insert preview for 05/29, below. Hopefully, you will get one (1) insert in your paper this weekend.

              Be on the lookout for:

              (1) Procter & Gamble insert this weekend.

              Remember there are differences between every city and the coupons you get will vary somewhat from the preview. Check back next Wednesday to get the exact list of what came out in your area.

              Look at the 2022 Coupon Insert Schedule if you are curious about future dates.

              Procter & Gamble 5/29

              $5/2 Always Discreet Incontinence items, excl Discreet liners 24 & 26 ct, & trial (exp 7/2)
              .25/1 Bounty paper towels, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Burt’s Bees toothpaste, adult or kids, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              .50/1 Cascade ActionPacs dishwasher detergent 4-ct+ bags, or dishwasher cleaner, excl ActionPacs 30-ct+ tubs & trial (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Cascade ActionPacs dishwasher detergent, 30-ct+ tubs (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Cascade Rinse Aid product, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              .25/1 Charmin flushable wipes, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              .25/1 Charmin toilet paper, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              .50/1 Crest or Scope Mouthwash 473 mL+/16 oz+, or Scope Refreshables, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Crest toothpaste 2.7 oz +, excl Cavity, Regular, Base Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection, F&W Pep Gleem, Aligner Care, Kids, More Free Packs, Multi-Packs & trial (exp 6/11)
              .50/1 Dawn Powerwash, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $3 off DermaGeek Serum, excl Moisturizers, cleansers, & trial (exp 7/2)
              $1 off Febreze product, excl Plug starter kits, single or dual or triple refills, Unstopables fabric refresher & trial (exp 6/11)
              $2 off Febreze Unstopables fabric refresher, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              .50/1 Fixodent Adhesive, 1.4 oz+, excl multi paks (exp 6/11)
              $1/2 Gain Dish Products, 21.6 oz+ (exp 6/11)
              $3 off Gillette razor or blade refill 4-ct+, excl disposables, Venus & trial (exp 6/11)
              $5 off GilletteLabs exfoliating razor or cartridge, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $2/2 Herbal Essences bio renew: shampoo, conditioner or styling items, excl masks, 100 ml shampoo & conditioner, color, body wash, & trial (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Metamucil product, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $2 off Nervive product, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $1/2 Olay bar 4-ct+, body wash, rinse off body conditioner, liquid hand soap or hand and body lotion, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Olay facial moisturizer, excl trial (exp 7/2)
              $3 off Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer, Eyes or Serum, excl Complete, Active Hydrating & trial (exp 7/2)
              $1/2 Old Spice Deodorant, hand and body lotion, or bar soap, excl Dry Spray, Clinical, Gentleman’s Blend, High Endurance, & trial (exp 6/11)
              $3 off Old Spice dry spray or body spray, WYB (1) Old Spice body wash, excl Gentleman’s Blend, High Endurance, twin packs & trial (exp 6/11)
              $3 off Old Spice Gentlemen’s Blend body wash, WYB (1) Old Spice Gentleman’s Blend Deodorant, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Oral-B Adult Manual Toothbrush incl multipack, excl Healthy Clean, Fresh and Clean, Bright and Clean, Indicator 1-ct, & trial (exp 6/11)
              $2 off Oral-B adult or kids battery toothbrush, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $5 off Oral-B Replacement brush heads, 3-ct+ (exp 6/11)
              $5/2 Pantene Nutrient Blends, Non-Wash Day, or Miracle Rescue Collection items, excl 1-ct Intense Rescue Shots & trial (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Pantene product incl Gold Series and Truly Collections, excl Intense Rescue Shots, Nutrient Blends Collection, Miracle Rescue, Non-Wash Collection, One Step Nourishing Mask & trial (exp 6/11)
              $3/3 Pantene product incl Gold Series and Truly Collections, excl Nutrient Blends, Non-Wash, Generation Beauty, or Miracle Rescue Collections, Stylers, One Step Nourishing Mask & trial (exp 6/11)
              $2 off Prilosec OTC product (exp 7/2)
              .25/1 Puffs Facial Tissues, excl Puffs to Go 10-ct+ & trial (exp 6/11)
              $2 off Secret Clinical, or Gillette Invisible Solid or Clinical deodorant, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $1/2 Secret Fresh, Outlast or Aluminium Free, or Gillette Clear Gel Deodorants, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              $1 off Swiffer product, excl 1 & 2-ct duster & trial (exp 6/11)
              $3 off Venus Razor, excl disposables & trial (exp 6/11)
              .50/1 Voost product, excl trial (exp 6/11)
              These coupons may only be available online, and may not be in the insert
              $3 off Downy in-wash scent boosters 26.5 oz, incl Downy light, Unstopables, Fresh Protect, Odor Protect or Infusions, and Dreft Blissfuls, excl trial (exp 7/2)
              $2 off Downy liquid fabric conditioner 105-190 ld+, Infusions liquid fabric enhancer 83-120 ld, Odor Protect 56-81 oz, WrinkleGuard 48-71 oz, Intense 48-71 oz, nature blends 103 oz, or Bounce/Downy sheets 120-250 ct+, Bounce/Downy WrinkleGuard 120-130 ct, Bounce pet hair and lint guard sheets 120-130 ct, or Downy in wash scent boosters 8.6-14.6 oz, Downy Unstopables, Fresh Protect, Odor Protect, Infusions and Dreft Blissfuls, or Bounce Rapid touch-up 3in1 spray 9.7oz, Downy Wrinkle Releaser Spray 9.7 oz, or Bounce/Downy spray bundle pk, excl Downy Fresh 50 and 125 oz, & trial (exp 7/2)
              $1 off Downy liquid fabric conditioner 60-90 ld, Infusions liquid fabric enhancer 48-72 ld, Odor Protect 32-42 oz, Intense 25-40 oz, WrinkleGuard 25-40 oz, Nature Blends 44-67 oz, or Bounce/Downy sheets 105-ct, Bounce/Downy WrinkleGuard 50-80 ct, Bounce Pet Hair and Lint Guard sheets 50-80 ct, or Downy in-wash scent boosters 5.5-5.8 oz, Downy Unstopables, Fresh Protect, Odor Protect, Infusions and Dreft Blissfuls, or Bounce Rapid Touch Up 3 in 1 spray 9.7 oz, or Downy Wrinkle Releaser Spray 9.7 oz, excl trial (exp 7/2)
              $3 off Dreft Newborn or Active Baby or Pure Gentleness laundry detergent, 46 oz+ (exp 7/2)
              $1 off Gain Flings 14-20 ct, or Gain Essential Oils laundry detergent 18 oz, liquid fabric softener 48-60 ld, Fireworks In wash scent boosters 5.5-7.4 oz, Gain sheets 105-160 ct, or Gain powder detergent 30-40 ld, excl Ultra flings and trial (exp 6/16)
              $2 off Gain Flings 24-51 ct+ or Ultra Fings 18-ct, or Gain liquid laundry detergent 46-113 oz, liquid fabric softener 105-190 ld, Fireworks In wash scent boosters 10-22.7 oz+, Gain sheets 180-ct +, or Gain powder detergent 63 ld +, excl trial (exp 6/16)
              $3 off Tide Laundry Detergent 115 oz+, excl PODS, Rescue, Studio by Tide, Simply & Simply PODS, Purclean & trial (exp 7/2)
              $1 off Tide Laundry Detergent 37-46 oz, excl PODS, Rescue, Studio by Tide, Simply and Simply PODS, Purclean & trial) (exp 7/2)
              $2 off Tide Laundry Detergent 69 or 92 oz, Purclean Laundry detergent 69 oz or less, or Tide Antibacterial Spray, Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Wipes 10-ct or Pen 3-ct, excl Tide Pods, Rescue, Studio by Tide, Simply and Simply PODS, Purclean, & trial (exp 7/2)
              $1 off Tide PODS 10-20 ct, or Hygienic Clean power pods 8-ct, excl Simply PODS & trial (exp 7/2)
              $2 off Tide PODS 23, 26, 31, 35 or 42-ct, OR Hygienic Clean Power PODS 25-ct, excl Simply PODS and trial (exp 7/2)
              $3 off Tide PODS 43-ct+ or Hygienic Clean Power PODS 32-ct+, excl Simply PODS and trial (exp 7/2)

                insert variations

                Did you know that every area and paper gets different coupons in their inserts?

                This is one of the biggest things that can frustrate couponers… we all want the great coupons but sometimes only a few select areas get them. Each week volunteers send in insert variation lists to show exactly what coupons were in their papers. I take these and put them into the coupon database. In turn you can then have shopping lists that only show the coupons in your area! Take a look at the coupon insert variations for 05/22 below.

                Click on your newspaper to see which coupons you actually received.

                If your paper is not covered and you’re interested in helping, feel free to email me at jenny@southernsavers.com for directions. I promise it’s easy!

                As volunteers send me their lists I will continue to update this list.

                A legend for the list:
                Black = You got this coupon!
                Red = Not in this insert
                Blue = A change in value, or a new coupon not in the preview.

                Alabama
                Huntsville Times (thanks, Melissa!)
                Mobile Press Register (thanks, Patricia!)

                North Carolina
                Asheville Citizen-Times (thanks, Tracy!)
                Charlotte Observer (thanks, Tracy!)
                Raleigh News & Observer (thanks, Cathy!)

                South Carolina
                The Post and Courier (thanks, Jaim’e!)
                The State (thanks, Pat!)

                Tennessee
                Chattanooga Times Free Press (thanks, Betsy!)
                Knoxville News-Sentinel (thanks, Bessie!)

                by mail
                SundayCouponInserts (thanks, Pat!)

                  Having a dinner party soon?  Serve your guests on new dinnerware!  Target has select Threshold Dinnerware Sets marked down 50% off!

                  Even better, get an extra 10% off when you enter code MEMORIAL10 at checkout. These sets have a simple, modern look and go well with any décor.

                  Deal Ideas:


                  16-Piece Beaded Rim Dinnerware Set, $30 (reg. $60)
                  —10% off with code MEMORIAL10
                  makes it $27


                  16-Piece Square Rim Dinnerware Set, $30 (reg. $60)
                  —10% off with code MEMORIAL10
                  makes it $27


                  16-Piece Stoneware Tilley Dinnerware Set
                  – $40 (reg. $80)
                  —10% off with code MEMORIAL10
                  makes it $36


                  16-Piece Stoneware Fairlee Dinnerware Set – $35 (reg. $70)
                  —10% off with code MEMORIAL10
                  makes it $31.50

                  This deal ends today, 5/25/2022. Shipping is free with REDCard or free with orders of $35+.

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