I’m Kimberly McCormick, founder of Encourage Hope, a division of Retire With Coupons, Inc. I’m a weekly columnist with The Pantagraph in Bloomington, and the Herald & Review in Decatur, both in Illinois. I’m also an author, speaker, volunteer, and advocate.
By utilizing coupons, I’m able to donate needed items within our community, encouraging hope among those who may need it most.
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Here are my top picks at Cub Foods this week. In Bloomington-Normal and Decatur, their sales cycle runs Sunday-Saturday. Cubs does not double coupons. If you are looking for additional store deals, please use the category pull down menu to the right, and you’ll be able to search by the store of your choice, [...]
Here are my top picks at Cub Foods this week. In Bloomington-Normal and Decatur, their sales cycle runs Sunday-Saturday. Cubs does not double coupons. If you are looking for additional store deals, please use the category pull down menu to the right, and you’ll be able to search by the store of your choice, [...]
Here are my favorite deals at Walgreens this week. In Bloomington-Normal and Decatur, their sales cycle runs Sunday-Saturday. Walgreens does not double coupons. Walgreens offers Register Rewards (RR) which are earned on specific purchases. The specific items needed are outlined in both the store ad, and marked on their store shelves. Register Rewards may be [...]
Here are my favorite deals at Target this week. In Bloomington-Normal and Decatur, their sales cycle runs Sunday-Saturday. Target does not double coupons. Remember to go to Target.com and print store coupons that can be stacked with manufacturer coupons for additional savings! New coupons are added often, so be sure to take a look! If [...]
Here are my favorite deals at CVS this week. In Bloomington-Normal and Decatur, the sales cycle runs Sunday-Saturday. CVS does not double coupons. ECB is an abbreviation for Extra Care Bucks. These are earned on specific products (as noted in their ad and marked on their shelves) and may be used like cash on subsequent [...]
Here are my favorite deals at CVS this week. In Bloomington-Normal and Decatur, the sales cycle runs Sunday-Saturday. CVS does not double coupons. ECB is an abbreviation for Extra Care Bucks. These are earned on specific products (as noted in their ad and marked on their shelves) and may be used like cash on subsequent [...]
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