Comments on: The Toilet Paper Principle: Stock-Up Price For TP

By: Grel

Grel — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:35:47 +0000

Just be patient, there are always deals. It just takes time, access to a few computers, access to some inserts, time, and time.

By: karen burton

karen burton — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:15:17 +0000

Cheap & easy dishwasher detergent recipe.....
1 Oxy (16 oz.) from the Dollar Tree
Dump into a large mixing container.
Fill container with the same amount of borax powder, kosher salt. Add 5 packets of lemon Kool-Aid. Mix and store in airtight container or plastic bag. I keep the Oxy container on my counter. The scoop that comes in it is the perfect amount for a load of dishes.
Works great and you get enough for several months.

By: bobi

bobi — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:30:26 +0000

Regarding the walmart comment. i am in las vegas and i was told that if there is a BOGO, walmart would not honor that coupon. they will price match all coupons except that one.

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:18:49 +0000

i have been couponing for a while so I do know some of the "inns and outs" but my question is regarding price matching and couponing at walmart. lets say I have a publix add for b1g1 deals , should the cashier use the publix price or the walmart price divided by 2 per the walmart policy? I don't want to get anyone in trouble including myself, but i have seen cashiers do it differently. I have also seen cashiers not even ring up the free items, and i'm sure that's probably not correct and will mess up inventory/restocking.

By: LucassMomAgain

LucassMomAgain — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:37:09 +0000

Is there any version of homemade that would be comparable to a Free & Clear? Looking at the ingredients in FelsNaptha, I can not use that, I currently use Purex Free & Clear for my family as I have found the best deals on it

By: Tara Kuczykowski

Tara Kuczykowski — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:17:30 +0000

At the stock-up price I have list, they would be the same price per square foot, but before that price is my example shelf price which is what determines if it's a good deal or not.

I will say that it's been more and more difficult recently to hit the stock-up price recently, so another good rule of thumb for purchasing is $0.25 per single roll and $0.50 per double roll.

By: Jo

Jo — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 04:33:18 +0000

Hello DSM,
Thank you for this site and great advice--it all makes so much cent$ ! I do have a question if in the original posting, are the dollar amounts reversed in the bargain example? It's really late on Sunday, but if the last example is correct, both examples would yield the same price point, right? Maybe my brain is drained, so I'll just sleep on it--probably dreaming upon a Cottonelley White Quilted Northern Cloud fanned by Mr. Whipple squeezing me out of another nickel or dime or worse...BUT (I'm on a roll here...), with good advice, I'll figure out in the 7th Generation how to manage without getting soaked and maybe get it Scott free. Now that would be a dream, or a M-i-arcal. Good night John Boy.

By: jill

jill — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:21:55 +0000

That would put a 6 pk of Bounty Basic that I got for $1.99 at $9.15!!!! That's a horrible price and more than they charge. What am I doing wrong with your calculations?

By: Kelly S

Kelly S — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:30:44 +0000

I found a recipe for laundry soap on Pinterest. Borax, Washing Soda and FelsNaptha. It took a little work to make it, but I have been using it for over 4 months and it cost me less than $10!!!!!

By: Christine Foglesong

Christine Foglesong — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:38:10 +0000

Do you have a recipe for making your own laundry detergent?
Also, what is the best laundry spray to get stains out of clothes?
Also, what is the cheapest way to product to use to wash dishes by hand and in the dishwasher?

By: Beats By De Shop

Beats By De Shop — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:42:42 +0000

It is super cheap and it cleans as well as regular soap.

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:59:35 +0000

shelley, start making your own laundry soap. It is super cheap and it cleans as well as regular soap. It is very easy to make

By: Shelley Mourer

Shelley Mourer — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:19:31 +0000

why cannot I find one simple laundry sopa coupon. I have been on so many sites saying that this would be the site to print your coupons!!!! I have tried for 2 days and I am in tears. Somebody please help

By: MaryLena Anderegga

MaryLena Anderegga — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:15:10 +0000

I did find a new factor to consider in the paper towel pricing. I found the new Scott towel is much more absorbent that either Brawny or Bounty. It doesn't have any fancy designs but it almost has a quilted texture and absorbs so much more that it takes fewer sheets to clean up large spills.

By: Landan Croom

Landan Croom — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:02:23 +0000

Im grateful for the post. Fantastic.

By: Shelly

Shelly — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:16:16 +0000

They currently have Marcal® Small Steps®100% Recycled Bath Tissue Rolls, 2-Ply, 12/Case, regularly $14.99 on sale for $4.49 - over 70% off PLUS there is a coupon available in most Staples stores on the front of their Breakroom/Cleaning Supplies Catalog for $20 off a $75 purchase - You can get 17 packages for $56.33 plus tax WITH FREE SHIPPING - regular price would have been $254.83 - total discount of more than 78%!! I purchased a set for the women's shelter as they always need bathroom tissue and other paper products!

By: MaryLena Anderegga

MaryLena Anderegga — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:51:39 +0000

Kudos for this idea!! I've been using price per roll but with the different size rolls, I've had both hits and misses.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:12:47 +0000

This idea sounds good. I'm going to have to try this next time I go to the store for tp or paper towels. I wonder if it would work for paper plates. :)

By: Laura S.

Laura S. — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:35:02 +0000

Jax - after doing some research, I've started to consider paper towels a good deal when it's less than $0.03 per sq. ft. Using Beth's rule as a guideline:

Look at the front bottom of the toilet paper package to determine the total square feet. Now insert a decimal point in this number two places to the left. ** Now, multiply this number by 3. ** If the cost of the package minus coupons is less than or equal to this figure, it's a decent deal -- basically ** $0.03 ** or less per square foot!

By: jax norris

jax norris — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:15:05 +0000

is there something similar to tell a good deal for paper towels? I have the $5 Bounty coupon and want to use it for the best deal not necessarily just because its free or cheap?