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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Star News vs. News and Observer Round Six!

This is my sixth week of comparing the two newspapers to see which has more coupons! So far the Raleigh News and Observer has consistently had more coupons than the Wilmington Star News, with the exception of one week.


Below is the list of all coupons in each paper today. I feel a little guilty about placing my bet with the Raleigh paper because I would love to be loyal to Wilmington!

Wilmington Star News Coupons Sunday, August 14th (2 inserts)


Red Plum Insert

Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner 28 oz or larger Buy Get One Suave Product Free
Suave Men Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling Products $.50 off of two
Suave Kids Shampoo or Conditioner $.50 off of two
Suave Body Lotion $1.00 off of one
Suave Body Wash Products Buy 2 Get one free
Suave Deoderant $.50 off of one
Loreal Haircolor Product $2 off of one
Loreal Haircolor Products $5 off of two
Cheer Detergent $.50 off of one
Era Detergent $.50 off of one
Superpretzel $.50 off of one
Luigi's Italian Ice $.50 off of one
Gain Detergent $1.00 off of one
Gain Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets $.50 off of one
Gain Dishwashing Liquid $.50 off of one
Febreeze with Gain $1.00 off of one
Mr. Clean Liquid or Spray $.50 off of one
Nature Luxe Covergirl Products $5.00 off of two


Smart Source Insert (Wilmington Star News)
Post it Label Products $2.00 off of $5.00 purchase
Post it Super Sticky Notes $1.00 off of $5.00 purchase
Post it Tab, Flag or Pocket Pouch Product $2.00 off of $5.00 purchase
Post-it Note Dispenser $2.00 off of $5.00
Phillips Norelco Sensotouch Razors $30.00
General Mills Cereals $1.00 off of two
UP2U Mentos Gum $1.00 off of two
UP2U Mentos Gum 3 pack $1.00 off of one
A1 $1.00 off of one 10 oz. bottle
Reynold's Wrap Foil $.55 off of one
Pullups $1.00 off of one
Pullups Flushable Wipes $1.00 off of one
Playtex Sport Body Wipes $1.00 off of one
Welch's 64 oz grape juice $1.00 off of one
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Starter Kit $4.00 off of one
Airwick Freshmatic Ultra Refill Buy Two Get One FREE
Air Wick Scented Oil Double Fresh Warmer $1.00 off of one
Air Wick Freshmatic Compact Refill $1.50 off of one
Air Wick Flip and Fresh $1.00 off of one
Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons $2.00 off of one
Cottonnelle Toilet Paper $.75 off of two, 4-packs or one 12-pack
Cottonnelle Flushable Moist Wipes $.75 off of two
Pilgrim's Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken $2.00 off of one
Excedrin $1.50 80ct or larger
Pert Plus 3-in-one or 2-in-one $1.00 off of one
Sure Anti-persperant or Deoderant $1.00 off of one
Scott Bath Tissue $1.00 off of 8 or more rolls
Scott Paper Towels $1.00 off of four or more rolls
Dentek Floss Pick $1.00 off of $2.00 or more
Dentek Dental Guard $3.00 off of one
El Monterrey Mexican Snacks $.75 off of one bag
Schick Disposable Razor Package $1.00 off of one
ActiFade or SkinZinc product $5 off of one at CVS (can probably redeem at any drugstore)

Total Value of Wilmington Star News Coupons: $99.25 ($30 of which is from the Norelco Razor coupon) 

Raleigh News and Observer Coupon List- One Insert- Red Plum

Sara Lee Bread $.55 off of one 20 oz or larger
Hillshire Far LunchMeat $.35 off of one
Hillshire Farm Rope or Link Saussage $.75 off of two
Milo's Kitchen Dog Treats $1.00 off of one 3.3 oz or larger
Milo's KitchenDog Dreams $1.50 off of one 10 oz or larger
Milk-Bone Dog Snacks $1.50 off of two
Milk-Bone Healthy Favorites Dog Snacks $1.00 off of one
Pup-Peroni $1.50 off of two
Snausages or Snaw Somes Dog Snacks $1.50 off of two
Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner 28 oz or larger Buy Get One Suave Product Free
Suave Men Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling Products $.50 off of two
Suave Kids Shampoo or Conditioner $.50 off of two
Suave Body Lotion $1.00 off of one
Suave Body Wash Products Buy 2 Get one free
Suave Deoderant $.50 off of one
Hefty One Zip Bags $1.00 off of two
Brawny $.50 off of one 2-roll packages
Clearasil $1.00 off of one
Tennessee Pride Breakfast Sandwich Products $1.00 off of one
Loreal Haircolor Product $2 off of one
Loreal Haircolor Products $5 off of two
Vanity Fair Napkins $.55 off of one
Vanity Fair Plates $.55 off of one
Vanity Fair Hand Towels $1.00 off of one
Angel Soft 6-count Double Roll or larger $.50 off of one package
Gain Detergent $1.00 off of one
Gain Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets $.50 off of one
Gain Dishwashing Liquid $.50 off of one
Febreeze with Gain Product $1.00 off of one
Mr Clean Liquid or Spray $.50 off of one
Cheer Detergent $.50 off of one
Era Detergent $.50 off of one
Swiffer Refills (Target coupon) $1.50 off of two
Swiffer Starter (Target coupon) Kit $2 off of any one
Olay Regenerist Make-up $3.00 off of one
Various Olay Products (including Bodywash) Buy one get one free
Superpretzel $.50 off of one
Luigi's Italian Ice $.50 off of one
Nature's Bounty Vitamin Supplement $1.00 off of one (says Kroger but will work anywhere)
Flex-a-min $3.00 off of one (says Kroger but will work anywhere)
StarKist SeaSations Entrees $1.00 off of two
Advil $2.00 off of one bottle (various products)
Children's Advil, Dimetapp, Robitussin, Advil Congestion Relief $1.00 off of one bottle or package
Centrum $2.00 off of one
Various Phizer Medicines (BIG list- see ad!) $5.00 off of three bottles
Covergirl Natureluxe $5.00 off of two

Total Raleigh News and Observer Dollar Value: $61.75


See, this is why I don't gamble! Although the odds were stacked against it, the Wilmington Star News Newspaper had MORE coupons this week than the Raleigh paper. Going by sheer dollar value alone, I would buy it this week, especially since you can get it at the Dollar Tree for only $1. 



However, as always, there were different coupons in each paper, so for variety sake, I would get both. I liked the Sara Lee Bread coupon that was in the Raleigh paper as well as the Welch's coupon that was in the Raleigh paper, both of which were not in the Wilmington paper. That Welch's coupon will super double at Harris Teeter through Tuesday night, making it a pretty good deal.

Until next week!


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