(I can also e-mail a more reader friendly version of these instructions. Just e-mail me at lindseyfutrell@yahoo.com)
www.grocerysmarts.com
A free website that will do all the hard work for you!
1. Go to www.grocerysmarts.com
a. Enter g89clf to access the LV store lists (currently store lists available: Albertsons, Smiths, Walgreens)
A free website that will do all the hard work for you!
1. Go to www.grocerysmarts.com
a. Enter g89clf to access the LV store lists (currently store lists available: Albertsons, Smiths, Walgreens)
2. Bookmark (or save in your Favorites) the page with the NV map and you won’t have to enter the passport again.
3. From the “Select Your Store” drop down menu, pick a store.
4. What you are looking at:
a. This is an itemized spreadsheet listing of the sale items published in the store’s weekly ad and is updated anytime the store changes its ad. Grocery stores run ads beginning on Wednesday mornings and end on Tuesday nights.
b. Grocery Smarts will rate each sale price for you, taking all the guesswork out of knowing what is a good price, a bad price and the best price.
c. These ratings are in an easy to understand “5 star” rating system. Four and five star ratings are considered prime “stock-up” prices and you should consider purchasing a 12-week supply for your family. Three star is representative of a “Wal-Mart” or club price. Two star is a warning that you are paying more than you might at another store.
d. The “Coupon Index” column will match you to any current coupons found in the Review Journal Sunday paper and in the junk mail you receive each week (usually on Tuesdays or Wednesdays). This index will tell you which insert the coupon was in and what week it was published. Below is an illustration to help you read this information:
3. From the “Select Your Store” drop down menu, pick a store.
4. What you are looking at:
a. This is an itemized spreadsheet listing of the sale items published in the store’s weekly ad and is updated anytime the store changes its ad. Grocery stores run ads beginning on Wednesday mornings and end on Tuesday nights.
b. Grocery Smarts will rate each sale price for you, taking all the guesswork out of knowing what is a good price, a bad price and the best price.
c. These ratings are in an easy to understand “5 star” rating system. Four and five star ratings are considered prime “stock-up” prices and you should consider purchasing a 12-week supply for your family. Three star is representative of a “Wal-Mart” or club price. Two star is a warning that you are paying more than you might at another store.
d. The “Coupon Index” column will match you to any current coupons found in the Review Journal Sunday paper and in the junk mail you receive each week (usually on Tuesdays or Wednesdays). This index will tell you which insert the coupon was in and what week it was published. Below is an illustration to help you read this information:
Pert Plus Shampoo, any $2/1 (12/31/08) SS-8/17
product description, ($) coupon value/(#) required to buy, coupon expiration date
Coupon Location (Insert-Sunday Date)
SS=Smart Source
RP=Red Plum
PG=Proctor & Gamble
GM=General Mills
5. I ALWAYS begin by selecting the “Start” button at the top.
a. This will prepare your shopping list for printing by shading all the rows in the list gray.
Coupon Location (Insert-Sunday Date)
SS=Smart Source
RP=Red Plum
PG=Proctor & Gamble
GM=General Mills
5. I ALWAYS begin by selecting the “Start” button at the top.
a. This will prepare your shopping list for printing by shading all the rows in the list gray.
6. To view the BEST, stock-up deals of the week (4 & 5 star items), click on the red star in the left corner of the list. This will pre-select all 4 & 5 star items, turning their rows white. I love this feature as it ensures I will never miss any of the best deals.
7. To prepare a custom shopping list that you can print from your computer, it’s important to know that your printer will print only WHITE rows. So, as you review the offering of sale items, by clicking on a gray row—it will turn white. If you see a white row that you don’t want on your shopping list—click on the row and it will turn back to gray. Remember, all WHITE rows WILL print.
a. Be sure to click on the top row (where all the descriptions are) so it turns white and also prints (including any other row that includes specific information or instructions about a promo).
8. When you are done and all the WHITE rows represent items you intend to purchase, click on the “Shrink” button at the top of the screen (next to the Start button). This will “hide” any gray rows from your printer. If you want to go back to the full list, click “Un-Shrink” and all rows will return so you can make changes.
9. When you are done, click “Print Now” at the top of the screen.
10.After you print your list, go back and link to all your printable coupons to print and go to your coupon binder and start clipping!
a. Printable Coupon Tips: Only 2 coupons can print per computer or IP address and if a link gives you an error or you can’t find the coupon, it was likely pulled because its run-date ended or it already reached it’s print limit.
7. To prepare a custom shopping list that you can print from your computer, it’s important to know that your printer will print only WHITE rows. So, as you review the offering of sale items, by clicking on a gray row—it will turn white. If you see a white row that you don’t want on your shopping list—click on the row and it will turn back to gray. Remember, all WHITE rows WILL print.
a. Be sure to click on the top row (where all the descriptions are) so it turns white and also prints (including any other row that includes specific information or instructions about a promo).
8. When you are done and all the WHITE rows represent items you intend to purchase, click on the “Shrink” button at the top of the screen (next to the Start button). This will “hide” any gray rows from your printer. If you want to go back to the full list, click “Un-Shrink” and all rows will return so you can make changes.
9. When you are done, click “Print Now” at the top of the screen.
10.After you print your list, go back and link to all your printable coupons to print and go to your coupon binder and start clipping!
a. Printable Coupon Tips: Only 2 coupons can print per computer or IP address and if a link gives you an error or you can’t find the coupon, it was likely pulled because its run-date ended or it already reached it’s print limit.
11. Check my blog (www.buyingsmart.blogspot.com) for daily tips, advice, ideas and motivation to keep you saving big at the grocery store!
****Grocery Smarts has negotiated deep discounted rates with the LV Review Journal (between $1.75 & $0.75 each) for the Sunday Paper, call me @
461-5386 for more info.
****Grocery Smarts has negotiated deep discounted rates with the LV Review Journal (between $1.75 & $0.75 each) for the Sunday Paper, call me @
461-5386 for more info.
1 comments:
How does someone who lives in Tennessee use this system? We just moved here and we are struggling to get by. i know that saving with coupons and the hidden techniques will help A LOT. Please help if you can.
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