The Freebie Blogger

I have heard that a few of you have had some trouble printing coupons, that you keep getting “please wait” and then nothing ever happens. If this seems to be your problem I have found some information in a forum that may be helpful to you:

Problems printing Bricks coupons? This may fix your problem!
So, everyone uses different browsers, from IE to FireFox to Safari.

Sometimes people paste Coupons.com/Bricks links that they received in FireFox, which do not work in Internet Explorer or vice versa. You get the “Please wait…” or “Please Install The Coupon Printer” even if you already did.

This trick will allow you to simply change 2 characters in the URL to make a FireFox link work in Internet Explorer and vice versa

Here’s how easy it is, the following is a FireFox link:
hxxp://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=ri3peuo59687503&bt=wg&o=53740&ci=1&c=GM&p=TyQrvJAY

note the “wg” in the URL. This link gives the repeating Please Install The Coupon Printer in Internet Explorer.

To make that link an Internet Explorer link we simply change “wg” to “wi” OR “vi” (in this case, both variations work, other coupons it may be wi or vi, trial and error):
hxxp://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=ri3peuo59687503&bt=wi&o=53740&ci=1&c=GM&p=TyQrvJAY
or
hxxp://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=ri3peuo59687503&bt=vi&o=53740&ci=1&c=GM&p=TyQrvJAY

UPDATE: If you want to print Bricks coupons on a MAC with Safari, replace the “wg”, “wi”, or “vi” to “xs”. You can also do the reverse, take a Safari link “xs” to IE “wi” or “vi” or to FireFox “wg”.

You do the opposite if you want to print an Internet Explorer link in FireFox!

Of course coupons are a great way to save money, especially when combined with sales or rebates, as my regular readers all know. You probably get your coupons from the Sunday paper or in the mail, but there are many more coupons to be found online. In fact, you can get plenty of great coupons that are worth $1.00 or more on some of your favorite brands with just a couple of clicks. Just be sure to buy the cheapest printer paper you can get and stock-up on ink when it goes on sale. You can save 10% off your ink and paper by joining the Staples Reward Program.

Here is my list of places to find printable coupons. Some of these sites I’m sure you’ve been to by now, but some may be new to you.  If there is a quality coupon site you love that is not on the list, or if you find a mistake, please let me know and I will add it!

Arm & Hammer 

Bayer HealthCare - Aleve, Alka-Seltzer, Bayer, Citracal, Flintstones, Midol, One A Day, Phillips, and Rid

Betty Crocker - Betty Crocker, General Mills, Pillsbury, etc.

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One of my readers left a comment today saying that her local Wal-Mart was no longer accepting printable coupons due to the fact that someone had been misusing them. She asked to speak to the manager, who was no help, and she ended up leaving the store upset and with no groceries.

Do not let this happen to you. Here is Wal-Mart’s coupon policy. Print this and take it to the store with you in case you ever have a problem. I have also called Wal-Mart customer service and asked them about this policy. They repeated it exactly as it is online and said that the policy is the same at every store. They also added that if you ever have a problem with a store not accepting printable coupons to call customer service. The number is 1-800-966-6546.

Follow these simple steps to make sure the rebate process is a smooth one. 

• Get your rebate ready as soon as you make your purchase. Waiting can mean forgetting.
• Write legibly on the rebate form and envelope.
• Make sure you have all items required (i.e. receipt, UPC, rebate form) stapled together.
• Make copies of all items or scan them into the computer.
• Keep copies along with the company’s contact information together in a folder.
• Make sure the envelope is postmarked by the correct date.
• For large dollar rebates have the envelope sent certified mail.
• If you haven’t received your rebate within the time frame it should have been received (usually 6 to 8 weeks) contact the company.

If you fill out a lot of rebates and could use help with organization, try Rebate Tracker.com for free. They organize your submissions, keep track and report on the money you are owed, and will send you reminders when your rebates are due.

New to saving at Rite Aid? This is a good place to start.

Rite Aid offers many deals each month in the form of single check rebates. A list of the rebates for the current month can be found in the rebate directory at the front of the store.

Rite Aid store coupons can be found in-ad or they may have a coupon book at the front of the store.

Rite Aid store coupons, single check rebates, and manufacturer coupons can all be combined for great savings.

Rite Aid Rebate How To:

Rite Aid rebates can be taken care of at their website so you don’t have to worry about stamps or forms. Each time you make a Single Check Rebate purchase, enter your receipt information on the site. At the end of the month (or up to about a month later) you can request your check. Rite Aid will only issue one rebate check each month so make sure not to request your check until you have made all your rebate purchases for that month. The check will arrive about 2-3 weeks later.

For additional information or to sign up visit Rite Aid.com.

Do you want to get 100% FREE full sized products from CVS? Do you hear a lot of talk about ECBs and just don’t understand? If so, you are in the right place.

Before You Start – You will need to sign up for a CVS Extra Care Card. This can be done in-store or online here. Whether you have a card yet or not, make sure you register it at CVS.com and sign up to receive emails to get special savings.

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