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Awww…the power of doubles! Its a couponers dream. I’m talking about stores that double the value of coupons. It can mean some incredible savings!

Take Kmart for example. The last time they had a double coupon event was last March. They are finally holding another event, beginning Sunday, April 4th. The great thing about this event is they will double coupons up to $4.00!!! For example, if you have a $2.00 off coupon, it doubles to $4.00 off. You can imagine the amount of very cheap, if not free items available.

Last year I spent $6.08 on everything picture. That was a savings of $70.33. Not bad, huh?

It seems that Kmart is putting some new restrictions on their double events this time around. As far as I can tell, it will mean less deals and daily trips to Kmart. It will still be worth it, I think. The rules for this event are as follows:

• Offer dates: 04/04-04/10
• Manufacturer Coupons up to and including $2 value will be doubled
• In-store Activation MUST BE tied to your Shop Your Way to Rewards card (go here for a card or sign up in the store)
• Does not include Kmart Store Coupons
• Does not include Kmart Pharmacy Store Coupons
• Limit 5 total coupons per customer per day
• First 5 coupons provided by customer will be doubled
  Source: hotcouponworld.com

Don’t forget…Sunmart doubles all coupons up to $1.00 daily. For example, a $0.50 Q doubles to $1.00 off. Happy Doubling!

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Three circulars—Smart Source (SS), Red Plum (RP) and Proctor & Gamble (PG) are available most Saturdays in the Hastings Tribune and other area newspapers. For internet printables (IP), click on the corresponding link. Have other questions regarding my lingo? Click here.

Farmland Pork Sausage Rolls or Links $1.29
$1.00/2 (1.31 or 3.14 SS) = $0.79 ea.
(cheaper at Russ’s)

Dole Canned Pineapple (20 oz.) $0.99 ea.
$0.55/2 (1.24 SS) = $0.52 ea.
(cheaper at Sunmart)

Best Choice Grade A Large Eggs (Dozen) $0.99
FREE 2 litre of Big Red Pop (3.28 SS)

Birds Eye Vegetables (10-16 oz.) $0.79
$0.35 (3.21 SS) or $1.00/4 IP for here = $0.44 – $0.54 ea.

Farmland Maple River Boneless Whole Ham $1.89/lb.
$2.00 (3.28 SS)

Del Monte Canned Vegetables (11-15 oz.) $0.59
use $1.00/5 (2.7 RP) = or $1.00/8 (3.21 RP) = $0.39 – $0.47 ea.

Del Monte Canned Pineapple (15 oz.) $0.79
$1.00/5 (2.7 RP) or use $1/8 (3.21 RP) = $0.59 -$0.67 ea.

Kool-Aid Fun Fiz (8 ct.) 2/$4.00
$1.00 (3.28 SS) = $1.00 ea.

Sister Shubert’s Yeast Rolls 2/$4.00
$0.50 (3.28 SS) = $1.50 ea.

Dannon Danimals (4-6ct.) $1.95
$1.00 (3.28 SS) = $0.95 ea.

Land o Lakes Omega 3 Eggs (dozen) $1.79 ea.
$0.55 (3.14 SS) = $1.24 ea.

Farmland Bacon $1.99
$1.00/2 MQ (3.7 or 3.28 SS) = $1.49 ea.

Farmland Pork Sausage Rolls or Links $0.99
$1.00/2 (1.31 or 3.14 SS) = $0.49 ea.

Farmland or Lunch Meat $1.19 ea.
$1.00/2 (2.21 or 3.28 SS) = $0.69 ea.

Chinet Napkins (90 ct.) $1.49 ea.
$0.75 (3.28 SS) = $0.74 ea.

Chinet Plates or Platters (12 – 36ct.) $2.49 ea.
$1.00 (3.28 SS) = $1.49 ea.

Wholly Guacamole $1.78 ea.
$1.00 (3.28 SS) = $1.28 ea.

*Remember, Sunmart doubles all coupons up to $1.00. For example, a $0.50 Q doubles to $1.00 off

About the author: Renee Thomsen

Renee traded in her Louis Vuitton for a coupon binder after the birth of her son in 2007. Looking to save a few bucks on diapers, she found herself fully immersed in the wild world of couponing. Around that time, Renee discovered Dave Ramsey, a personal finance guru, and thus began her quest to find financial peace. Along with her husband, Renee is working towards becoming debt-free, one money-saving coupon at a time.