I have had tons of requests from people wanting to learn how we "coupon" so here you go...
1. Get organized. Here is my new shopping buddy...
My coupon book! It is a 3-ring binder full of 9-pocket card protector sheets (you know the kind you put baseball cards in). That way you can see every coupon without searching. Use dividers to separate the sections - beauty, household, medicine, etc. Thanks Kaleigh's mom for teaching us this, and Christine and Betsie for getting mine started!
2. Get papers - the advice I was given was to get one Sunday paper for each member of your family, so I get at least four every week. You want more than one coupon for each item so you can really take advantage of sales/deals. Ask you family, friends, and neighbors who get a paper but don't use coupons to give you their inserts! I promise, even if you pay for them, you will make it back!
3. Use the internet!! Once you have your coupons, your goal is to match coupons with sales, rebates, and special promotions. For example, you can often use a manufactures coupon, a store coupon, and a special promotion (register rewards, instant savings, or rebates) on one item!! The greatest part is, there are lots of people out there who are really good at spotting these great deals and are willing to share the info!!
This is my favorite site! She lists tons of deals and exactly what coupons to use. She even has a few tutorials to get you started!
You can also check out the money saving blog my friends and I have started for our tips called We Cut Corners!
We had another great trip to Kroger last night! I didn't take a picture, but I got 30 items, spent $20 and saved $70 - 5 tubes of toothpaste for $0.25 each, toothbrushes for $0.75, free Tylenol, etc.!!
4. Anyway, my last recommendation is to do it with friends! We shop together, share coupons we don't need with each other, and help each other spot deals. We looks pretty funny with our gigantic books and calculators out, but we have fun!
Well, there you go! Really, there is no lesson 2, unless I can think of something else! :) But you can always call me for advice! Like I said, I have had tons of help from others, and am still learning, but I will help you all I can! :)
Happy Couponing!
P.S. I'm pretty sure that's not a real word, but it should be! :)
10 comments:
yeah!! you need to post that over at we cut corners!
good job
This is great, thank you!
I have started getting into couponing too. I think that baseball card book works best. I will have to check in on your
Cutting Corners blog.
Thank you! Thank you ladies! You guys are SO inspiring! I can't wait to start. How do I sign up for a Sunday paper? I'll google it and see if I can figure it out. Thanks Tiff! P.S. I LOVE the pic of you and Adam below. You guys are the cutest!
I have sort of fell out of couponing. I was really into it for a while, but then it became too time consuming and I was sick of always having the paper scattered around my house. I love doing it, though, but it sure does take a lot of time! It would be more fun with friends so it felt more like a party instead of a chore. I don't like finding the deals, but get a rush at the check out counter! Here is my favorite site: moneysavinmommas.com Is that the one you put? Anyhow, I'm glad you're so into it!
Yeah, I thought it was Melissa. That is awesome. The pictures were way good! So glad there are other "crazies" out there with me!
Hi I found your blog from a friend of my husband's blog. I am amazed at how you are able to be so organized with your coupon cutting and saving. I also checked out your preschool website. I teach in the public schools and am pregnant with our first child so will soon be staying home and would like to eventually run a preschool out of our home. Thank you for the ideas and resources. I may eventually be in contact for more ideas.
Thanks,
Amber
Your kiddos are adorable. It drives me crazy how fast they grow. When are u guys coming back to Utah? We'll come visit when u do. PS. I am so happy you're a couponer. I'm trying to get it to it. Key word TRYING! Hopefully I can learn all of your tricks. I'm so glad u have a blog..We'll be your newest blog-stalkers!!
check out pinchingyourpennnies.com they are great also. They also do stuff that is online, a lot of great deals for Christmas comming up.
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