PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Coupon Sources

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Coupons can be found in many different sources. As we build the Coupon Database for Organic Grocery Deals, it helps us to have as much information as possible about the coupons YOU FIND so we can properly add them to the Coupon Database.

When you post a coupon you've found, please describe the source-type of the coupon you've found as indicated from the list below. Please also include the expiration date. All of this information will alert another OGD member that they should be on the lookout for the same coupon in their area.

Example of thread title:

Blinkie: Stonyfield Organic Yogurt exp. 1/1/08

Additionally, we always appreciate a direct post to help everyone learn there's a new coupon, but it also helps us immensely when you can enter the coupon directly into the database as well.



The following is a list of coupon sources and their descriptions:

Blinkie: "Blinkies" are coupons distributed in stores by SmartSource Coupon Machines; the nickname "blinkie" refers to the machines blinking light designed to attract your attention while walking down the aisles. Machines typically provide a coupon directly in front of the product. Additional information.

Booklet: Booklet coupons are coupons included in an informational booklet or brochure. One example is the Mambo Sprouts coupon booklet, available in several grocery stores. Additional information.

Catalina: Catalina Category Marketing (CCM) rewards purchases of promoted products with “catalinas”, also known as “check-out coupons” or “Register Rewards”. These offer incentives good on your next shopping trip to that retailer. There is usually a 4-week window on any given program/incentive promotion. Additional information.


Homemailer: Manufacturers and store chains want you to buy their products, and will often send coupons directly to you through the mail. Any coupon received in a postal mail promotion is considered a homemailer coupon. Additional information.


Insert: Inserts refer to coupons included in the “coupon magazines” inserted into the weekend paper. Three publishers provide inserts: SmartSource, Valassis, and PGBrandsaver. Additional information.


Inside Package: Coupons are occasionally available printed inside cardboard product packaging, such as cereal boxes, frozen dinners, yogurt packs, to name a few. Coupons also often tucked behind labels on cans! Coupons that are incorporated into the product packaging are referred to here as “inside package” coupons. Additional information.


Magazine: Magazine coupons include any coupon found within a printed magazine. Additional information.


Other: Additional information.


Peelie: "Peelies" are the coupons that are attached directly to the product. Additional information.


Printables: Manufacturers coupons are often available online from their website, or a coupon clearinghouse site such was SmartSource (the same company that produces the Sunday smartsource insert magazine). Additional information.


Tearpad: Tearpads are pads of coupons, similar to notepads. They are often stocked on the shelf or product display, especially on cardboard in-aisle displays. Customers may simply tear a coupon off of the pad and use any time before the expiration date. Additional information.


Winetag: A winetag is exactly what it sounds like: a coupon or MIR that hangs around the neck of a wine bottle. They can be for many things like bread, beef, chicken, turkey, flowers... Some require a wine purchase, some don't.

The term "wine tag" also refers to any coupon or offer provided by the manufacturer of an alcoholic beverage, even if they are found as tear pads or other displays. Additional information.