This week Harris Teeter is tripling up to $.99. Limit of 20 coupons tripled per transaction per day. Of you have coupons that are above a $1, you can use as many as those, there are no limits on how many coupons you use, except for Internet coupons, 2 coupons per item.
If you haven't been to Harris Teeter yet and you have one near you, they have some great deals. Tip from my sis-in-law, the Arboretum Harris Teeter is great for triples! Not alot of people shopping and decent selection, not sold out alot. I guess people in the rich part of town aren't too worried about the economy?:) My guess is the Harris Teeter in South Park would be good too. If you do go to, HT has a great deal this week when you buy 10 participating General Mills products, they take $4 off. I got 9 cans of the small Pillsbury biscuits, they were BOGO, so they were $.79 each, plus I used 3/ $.50 off of 3 cans. Then I panicked and couldn't find anything else that was included in the deal that I had a coupon for. So I got a $1.27 pizza (and don't tell, but I for once I DID NOT USE A COUPON!) But I still came out a head. After coupons and the -$4, they paid me $.07!!! Not bad, but now I need to figure out what on earth to do with 9 things of biscuits!:)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Coupon Preview 3-29
Here is a sneak peak at this weeks coupons coming out on Sunday, there are 2 inserts. Since we have triples going on here in North Carloina at Harris Teeter this week, there looks like some great free items. Triples ends on Tuesday, 3-31.
SmartSource - 3/29
4-Way Nasal Spray - $1.50 off 1 (x5/31)
All Natural Almond Accents – 50 cents off 1 bag (x8/31)
Alpine Lace Deli Cheese, ½ pound+ - $1.00 off (x5/31)
DND-5Alpine Lace Pre-sliced Deli Cheese - $1.00 off 1 package (x5/31)
DND-5Argo or Karo product 16oz – 40 cents off 1 (x5/15)
Barilla Piccolini – 50 cents off 1 (4/30)
Barilla Tortellini - $1.00 off 1 (x4/30)
Barilla Whole Grain - $1.00 off 2 (x4/30)
Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese 4-pack – 60 cents off 1 (x4/29)
Breakstone’s Sour Cream, 16oz+ - 55 cents off 1 (x4/29)
Campbell’s Cooking Soups – 30 cents off 4 cans (x6/15)
Colgate Adult Manual or Powered Toothbrush – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Colgate Kid’s Toothpaste or Toothbrush – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Colgate ]Toothpaste, any – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Comtrex Cough Cold product - $1.50 off 1 (x5/31)
Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes, (2) 42ct tubs or refills OR (1)84ct+ refill – 50 cents off (x5/10)
Cottonelle Toilet Paper, (2)4-pks OR (1)12pk+ - 50 cents off (x5/10)
Cottonelle Ultra or Aloe&E Toilet Paper, 4pk+ - 50 cents off 1 (x5/10)
Crystal Light Drink Mix – B2G1 up to $3.29 (x4/25)
Dole Canned Fruit - $1.00 off 3 cans (x5/23)
Duncan Hines Cake Mix – 35 cents off 1 (x5/1)
Echrich Smoked Sausage product – 55 cents off 1 (x6/30)
Emerald Nuts Products, 5oz+ - $1.50 off 2 (x5/31)
Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Fisher product 4oz - $1.00 off 1 (x9/30)
DND-5Fleischmann’s Strip or Jar yeast – 40 cents off 1 (x5/31)
French’s Classic Yellow Mustard – 30 cents off 1 (x7/19)
French’s French Fried Onions – 50 cents off 1 (x10/18)
French’s Honey Dijon or Horseradish Mustard - $1.00 off 1 (x7/19)
French’s Spicy Brown or Honey Mustard – 50 cents off 1 (x7/19)
Glade ‘The Fragrance Collection’, any 2 products - $3.00 off 2 (x5/23)
Glade ‘The Fragrance Collection’, any product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/23)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions holder - $4.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions refill - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Glade Sense & Spray refills - $1.00 off 2 (x5/9)
Glade Sense & Spray Starter kit - $4.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Halls or Halls Sugar Free Cough Drops 20ct+ - $1.00 off 1 (x5/31)
DND-5Heinz HomeStyle Gravy Products - $1.00 off 3 (x5/24)
Imodium product - $1.00 off 1 (x3/29)
E-T-SJelly Belly Jelly Beans 7oz bag – 35 cents off 1 (x6/30)
Kozy Shack products - $1.00 off 2 (x7/31)
DND-5Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip, 32oz - $1.00 off 2 (x4/30)
Kraft Salad Dressing 16oz+ - $1.50 off 1 (x4/29)
Land o Lakes Butter - $1.00 off 2 packages (x5/24)
DND-5Land O Lakes Butter with Canola Oil products - $1.00 off 2 packages (x5/24)
DND-5Land o Lakes Eggs, any variety - $1.00 off 2 packages (x5/24)
DND-5Land o Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread - $1.00 off 2 packages (x5/24)
DND-5Land o Lakes Half & Half 32oz+ - $1.00 off 2 (x5/24)
DND-9Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dente Frozen Meal – 75 cents off 1 (x5/15)
Mrs. Smiths Deep Dish or Edwards Pies - $1.00 off 2 (x5/31)
DND-5Neutrogena Haircare product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/31)
No Nonsense product - $1.00 off 1 (x6/30)
Old Orchard 64oz Fruitsense Vitamin Water - $1.00 off 1 (x6/30)
ld Orchard 64oz Fruitsense Vitamin Water - $1.00 off 2 (x6/30)
Ore-Ida Steam n’ Mash Potato Products - $1.00 off 2 (x5/24)
Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer - $2.00 off 1 (x5/23)
Palmolive Dish Soap, any – 25 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Palmolive Pure+Clear liquid dish soap 20oz – 40 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Pam Cooking Spray – 35 cents off 1 (x5/31)
Pearls Brand Probiotics - $2.00 off 1 (x6/29)
Pledge Floor Care product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Pledge Furniture Care product – 55 cents off 1 (x5/9)
Pledge Multi Surface product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Polident or Poligrip products - $1.00 off 2 (x6/30)
Post Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts Nuggets or Flakes, 10oz+ - $1.00 off 2 boxes (x5/10)
Reynolds Baking Cups – 25 cents off 2 (x5/17)
Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue 4pk+ - 75 cents off 1 (x5/10)
Scott Long Lasting or Mega Roll Paper Towels, 4 rolls+ - $1.00 off 4 (x5/10)
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner refills - $1.50 off 2 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner starter kit - $3.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleanser – 75 cents off 1 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 starter kit or refills - $1.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer - $1.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel - $1.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Shout Laundry Product – 55 cents off 1 (x5/9)
Softsoap 7.5oz Liquid Hand Soap – 35 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Softsoap 8.5oz Liquid Hand Soap – 50 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Softsoap Body Wash (excludes 2.0oz) – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant (excludes 0.5oz) – 75 cents off 2 (x4/18)
Speed Stick Pro or 24/7 or Lady Speed Stick Clinical Proof or 24/7 Antiperspirant/Deodorant (excludes 0.5oz) – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Steamfresh Vegetable or Rice variety – 35 cents off 1 (x5/9)
Swanson Broth 15oz Can – 40 cents off 3 (5/10)Swanson Broth 16oz Carton – 60 cents off 2 (x5/10)
Welch’s 22 oz Squeezable Jam, Jelly, Spread (any flavor) OR 18.8oz Reduced Sugar Spread (any flavor) – 55 cents off 1 (7/31)
Welch’s Frozen Concentrates 100% Juice 11.5oz can - $1.00 off 3 (x7/31)
Whole Body Cleanse - $3.00 off 1 (x6/29)
Windex Antibacterial Multi-Surface Cleaner or any Wipes – 75 cents off 1 (x5/9)
Windex Outdoor All-In-One Glass Cleaning Tool refill pack - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Windex Outdoor All-in-One Glass Cleaning Tool starter kit - $3.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Yo-Plus Yogurt 4-pack – 50 cents off 1 (x5/23)
Zantac 150 product - $1.00 off 1 (x7/31)
Zantac 75 product - $1.50 off 1 (x7/31)
RedPlum 3/29
All or Surf Laundry Detergent (excludes Small & Mighty) – 35 cents off 1 (x5/17)
All Small & Mighty 3x Concentrated Laundry Detergent – 45 cents off 1 (x5/17)
Del Monte Fruit Chillers Tubes or Cups - $1.00 off 2 (x5/29)
Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk - $1.00 off 2 cans (x6/30)
Goodlife Recipe Treats for Dogs - $1.00 off 1 (x5/23)
Hefty OneZip bags - $1.00 off 2 (x6/30)
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Cooking & Baking Sticks – 75 cents off 1 (x6/20)
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray or spread – 75 cents off 2 (x6/20)
Keebler Ready Crust pie crust – 30 cents off 1 (x5/24)
L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence Creamlights - $2.00 off 1 (x6/21)
L’Oreal Excellence to-Go - $2.00 off 1 (x6/21)
N Clear Sound Amplifier - $3.00 off (x6/30)
Max Factor – BOGO Face Product no max value (x4/30)
McCormick Vanilla Extract or Food Color - $1.00 off 1 (x6/30)
Mega-T Product - $2.00 off 1 (x6/1)
Morton System Saver II Pellets - 40, 50 or 80lb (any 2 bags) OR Morton Rust Remover Pellets - 40 or 80lb(any 2 bags) OR Morton System Saver II Pellets – 25lb (any 3 bags) - $1.00 off (x7/26)
Nestle Toll House Morsels – 75 cents off 1 bag (x5/24)
Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough - $1.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Newman’s Own Dressings, Marinades, or Lemonades - $1.00 off 2 (x4/26)
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauces, Salsas, or Popcorn - $1.00 off 2 (x4/26)
Pillsbury Brownie Mixes - $1.00 off 2 (x6/30)
Quaker Rice Snack Product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/31)
Real Simple Magazine - $1.00 off (x4/26)
Jams, Jellies, Fruit Spreads or Preserves - $1.00 off 3 (x6/30)
Suave Anti-perspirant/Deodorant – 50 cents off 1 (x6/21)
Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, or Hairspray – 50 cents off 2 (x6/21)
ThermaCare Arthritis HeatWrap Hand & Wrist OR Knee & Elbow OR Neck & Shoulder - $1.50 off 1 (x6/30)ThermaCare HeatWrap Lower Back & Hip OR Neck & Shoulder OR Menstrual Patches - $1.00 off 1 (x6/30)
Whiskas 12pk - $1.00 off 1 (x6/27)Whiskas Purrfectly 10pk, fish or chicken entrees - $2.00 off 1 (x6/27)
SmartSource - 3/29
4-Way Nasal Spray - $1.50 off 1 (x5/31)
All Natural Almond Accents – 50 cents off 1 bag (x8/31)
Alpine Lace Deli Cheese, ½ pound+ - $1.00 off (x5/31)
DND-5Alpine Lace Pre-sliced Deli Cheese - $1.00 off 1 package (x5/31)
DND-5Argo or Karo product 16oz – 40 cents off 1 (x5/15)
Barilla Piccolini – 50 cents off 1 (4/30)
Barilla Tortellini - $1.00 off 1 (x4/30)
Barilla Whole Grain - $1.00 off 2 (x4/30)
Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese 4-pack – 60 cents off 1 (x4/29)
Breakstone’s Sour Cream, 16oz+ - 55 cents off 1 (x4/29)
Campbell’s Cooking Soups – 30 cents off 4 cans (x6/15)
Colgate Adult Manual or Powered Toothbrush – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Colgate Kid’s Toothpaste or Toothbrush – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Colgate ]Toothpaste, any – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Comtrex Cough Cold product - $1.50 off 1 (x5/31)
Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes, (2) 42ct tubs or refills OR (1)84ct+ refill – 50 cents off (x5/10)
Cottonelle Toilet Paper, (2)4-pks OR (1)12pk+ - 50 cents off (x5/10)
Cottonelle Ultra or Aloe&E Toilet Paper, 4pk+ - 50 cents off 1 (x5/10)
Crystal Light Drink Mix – B2G1 up to $3.29 (x4/25)
Dole Canned Fruit - $1.00 off 3 cans (x5/23)
Duncan Hines Cake Mix – 35 cents off 1 (x5/1)
Echrich Smoked Sausage product – 55 cents off 1 (x6/30)
Emerald Nuts Products, 5oz+ - $1.50 off 2 (x5/31)
Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Fisher product 4oz - $1.00 off 1 (x9/30)
DND-5Fleischmann’s Strip or Jar yeast – 40 cents off 1 (x5/31)
French’s Classic Yellow Mustard – 30 cents off 1 (x7/19)
French’s French Fried Onions – 50 cents off 1 (x10/18)
French’s Honey Dijon or Horseradish Mustard - $1.00 off 1 (x7/19)
French’s Spicy Brown or Honey Mustard – 50 cents off 1 (x7/19)
Glade ‘The Fragrance Collection’, any 2 products - $3.00 off 2 (x5/23)
Glade ‘The Fragrance Collection’, any product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/23)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions holder - $4.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions refill - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Glade Sense & Spray refills - $1.00 off 2 (x5/9)
Glade Sense & Spray Starter kit - $4.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Halls or Halls Sugar Free Cough Drops 20ct+ - $1.00 off 1 (x5/31)
DND-5Heinz HomeStyle Gravy Products - $1.00 off 3 (x5/24)
Imodium product - $1.00 off 1 (x3/29)
E-T-SJelly Belly Jelly Beans 7oz bag – 35 cents off 1 (x6/30)
Kozy Shack products - $1.00 off 2 (x7/31)
DND-5Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip, 32oz - $1.00 off 2 (x4/30)
Kraft Salad Dressing 16oz+ - $1.50 off 1 (x4/29)
Land o Lakes Butter - $1.00 off 2 packages (x5/24)
DND-5Land O Lakes Butter with Canola Oil products - $1.00 off 2 packages (x5/24)
DND-5Land o Lakes Eggs, any variety - $1.00 off 2 packages (x5/24)
DND-5Land o Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread - $1.00 off 2 packages (x5/24)
DND-5Land o Lakes Half & Half 32oz+ - $1.00 off 2 (x5/24)
DND-9Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dente Frozen Meal – 75 cents off 1 (x5/15)
Mrs. Smiths Deep Dish or Edwards Pies - $1.00 off 2 (x5/31)
DND-5Neutrogena Haircare product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/31)
No Nonsense product - $1.00 off 1 (x6/30)
Old Orchard 64oz Fruitsense Vitamin Water - $1.00 off 1 (x6/30)
ld Orchard 64oz Fruitsense Vitamin Water - $1.00 off 2 (x6/30)
Ore-Ida Steam n’ Mash Potato Products - $1.00 off 2 (x5/24)
Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer - $2.00 off 1 (x5/23)
Palmolive Dish Soap, any – 25 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Palmolive Pure+Clear liquid dish soap 20oz – 40 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Pam Cooking Spray – 35 cents off 1 (x5/31)
Pearls Brand Probiotics - $2.00 off 1 (x6/29)
Pledge Floor Care product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Pledge Furniture Care product – 55 cents off 1 (x5/9)
Pledge Multi Surface product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Polident or Poligrip products - $1.00 off 2 (x6/30)
Post Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts Nuggets or Flakes, 10oz+ - $1.00 off 2 boxes (x5/10)
Reynolds Baking Cups – 25 cents off 2 (x5/17)
Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue 4pk+ - 75 cents off 1 (x5/10)
Scott Long Lasting or Mega Roll Paper Towels, 4 rolls+ - $1.00 off 4 (x5/10)
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner refills - $1.50 off 2 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner starter kit - $3.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleanser – 75 cents off 1 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 starter kit or refills - $1.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer - $1.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel - $1.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Shout Laundry Product – 55 cents off 1 (x5/9)
Softsoap 7.5oz Liquid Hand Soap – 35 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Softsoap 8.5oz Liquid Hand Soap – 50 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Softsoap Body Wash (excludes 2.0oz) – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant (excludes 0.5oz) – 75 cents off 2 (x4/18)
Speed Stick Pro or 24/7 or Lady Speed Stick Clinical Proof or 24/7 Antiperspirant/Deodorant (excludes 0.5oz) – 75 cents off 1 (x4/18)
Steamfresh Vegetable or Rice variety – 35 cents off 1 (x5/9)
Swanson Broth 15oz Can – 40 cents off 3 (5/10)Swanson Broth 16oz Carton – 60 cents off 2 (x5/10)
Welch’s 22 oz Squeezable Jam, Jelly, Spread (any flavor) OR 18.8oz Reduced Sugar Spread (any flavor) – 55 cents off 1 (7/31)
Welch’s Frozen Concentrates 100% Juice 11.5oz can - $1.00 off 3 (x7/31)
Whole Body Cleanse - $3.00 off 1 (x6/29)
Windex Antibacterial Multi-Surface Cleaner or any Wipes – 75 cents off 1 (x5/9)
Windex Outdoor All-In-One Glass Cleaning Tool refill pack - $1.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Windex Outdoor All-in-One Glass Cleaning Tool starter kit - $3.00 off 1 (x5/9)
Yo-Plus Yogurt 4-pack – 50 cents off 1 (x5/23)
Zantac 150 product - $1.00 off 1 (x7/31)
Zantac 75 product - $1.50 off 1 (x7/31)
RedPlum 3/29
All or Surf Laundry Detergent (excludes Small & Mighty) – 35 cents off 1 (x5/17)
All Small & Mighty 3x Concentrated Laundry Detergent – 45 cents off 1 (x5/17)
Del Monte Fruit Chillers Tubes or Cups - $1.00 off 2 (x5/29)
Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk - $1.00 off 2 cans (x6/30)
Goodlife Recipe Treats for Dogs - $1.00 off 1 (x5/23)
Hefty OneZip bags - $1.00 off 2 (x6/30)
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Cooking & Baking Sticks – 75 cents off 1 (x6/20)
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray or spread – 75 cents off 2 (x6/20)
Keebler Ready Crust pie crust – 30 cents off 1 (x5/24)
L’Oreal Excellence or Excellence Creamlights - $2.00 off 1 (x6/21)
L’Oreal Excellence to-Go - $2.00 off 1 (x6/21)
N Clear Sound Amplifier - $3.00 off (x6/30)
Max Factor – BOGO Face Product no max value (x4/30)
McCormick Vanilla Extract or Food Color - $1.00 off 1 (x6/30)
Mega-T Product - $2.00 off 1 (x6/1)
Morton System Saver II Pellets - 40, 50 or 80lb (any 2 bags) OR Morton Rust Remover Pellets - 40 or 80lb(any 2 bags) OR Morton System Saver II Pellets – 25lb (any 3 bags) - $1.00 off (x7/26)
Nestle Toll House Morsels – 75 cents off 1 bag (x5/24)
Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough - $1.00 off 1 (x5/24)
Newman’s Own Dressings, Marinades, or Lemonades - $1.00 off 2 (x4/26)
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauces, Salsas, or Popcorn - $1.00 off 2 (x4/26)
Pillsbury Brownie Mixes - $1.00 off 2 (x6/30)
Quaker Rice Snack Product - $1.00 off 1 (x5/31)
Real Simple Magazine - $1.00 off (x4/26)
Jams, Jellies, Fruit Spreads or Preserves - $1.00 off 3 (x6/30)
Suave Anti-perspirant/Deodorant – 50 cents off 1 (x6/21)
Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, or Hairspray – 50 cents off 2 (x6/21)
ThermaCare Arthritis HeatWrap Hand & Wrist OR Knee & Elbow OR Neck & Shoulder - $1.50 off 1 (x6/30)ThermaCare HeatWrap Lower Back & Hip OR Neck & Shoulder OR Menstrual Patches - $1.00 off 1 (x6/30)
Whiskas 12pk - $1.00 off 1 (x6/27)Whiskas Purrfectly 10pk, fish or chicken entrees - $2.00 off 1 (x6/27)
Free Old Spice Sample
If you go to this link you can get a free sample of old spice body wash. http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid67870.aspx Those of you who know me well know I LOVE getting all my free stuff in the mail! As far as giving out information, I have really never had anyone contact me over the phone for something I signed up for. A good rule of thumb is if you have to pay anything (even if it's just shipping) I don't do it, because it really isn't free. Alot of times when you get these free samples, they send coupons. Plus all these little sample sizes are great for traveling!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
$4 off Pace Coupon
Check out this awesome coupon! That is for just about a free jar of salsa! I kept pressing the back button, and it let me print 10 coupons! Looks like I will be stocking up on salsa for the next year! http://coupons.smartsource.com/Web/index.aspx?act=printCoupons&firsttime=true&SessionID=316dbafc-cda1-458d-a575-208ff0d9dc06
Monday, March 23, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
How to get started with coupons
Coupons 101
How to use coupons sucessfully you might ask? It has taken me some time to figure it out, but once you do, it really is worth all the effort with the amount of money that you can save. Here are a few things that I have learned along the way.
KNOW THE COUPON CODE
In order to get a good deal with a coupon usally sale+coupon= good deal. Try to combine the 2. I have found that using a coupon for an item that's on sale is often cheaper than the store brand.
STAY ORGANIZED
It is so important to know what coupons you have, but it can be hard to keep them in order. For me I try to keep it simple, I don't clip all my coupons, I punch holes in them and put them in a 3 ring binder, then clip when I need them. Some people use a checking folder, an index box ect. find a way that works for you to keep your coupons in order.
COUPONS
This may seem basic, but one question many people ask me is “How do you get all those coupons?” Sunday Paper inserts is one way. You can buy mulitple papers, I do this when the coupons are really good and for items that my family uses regualy. One those weeks I may buy 2 or 3 papers. Ask family and friends who don't use there coupons. Sometimes if you call or email a company and rave about their product, they will send you coupons. There are also coupon clipping services out there and yes they even sell coupons on Ebay! (if you do buy from ebay, just make sure you buy from your region, trust me South Dakota does not have the same brands that they sell in North Carolia, can you tell I learned that the hard way?)
PLAN AHEAD
Know what store has what on sale and have a list, I have found that if I go into a store prepared, it really cuts back on time, which is real important to me.
BE FLEXIBILE
Be willing to try a different brand! If you are open to other brands, there are more deals out there for you. As always, don't buy something that you know you won't use just becase you have a coupon.
LEARN TO STOCKPILE
When there is a great deal and you have coupons to get mulitible items, stock up. While stock piling, take into consideration how much you use and what kind of space you have to store things. For example, if cearl is on sale, and with your coupon it is $0.20 a box, don't get 20 if your family only goes through 1 a week! But if you go through 5 or 6 boxes, it not such a bad idea, if you have the space. A lot of times shopping this way holds me over to the next sale.
REWARD CARDS
Reward cards are great and almost everyone has some form of them, whether it's a Harris Teeter card or CVS. Some stores will reward you with in store gift cards if you buy certain items. Target does this, Walgreens ect. Or they will give you some kind of store credit, like CVS. If done correctly, you can roll these over to you next purchace.
KNOW THE FINE PRINT
Make sure you know what the coupon says in the little print that no one looks at! I cannot tell you how many times I bought something only to find out at check out, that the coupon said for 2 and I only bought one. Check if it specifies size. I always go for the smallest allowed to make for less per ounce. Remember if they don't take your coupon and it is not a good deal, you don't have to get it.
DON'T REINVENT THE WHEEL
Don't stress out over trying to plan your shopping trip. Use different recouses that are alreay out there. There are many free web sites that post a shopping list each week and tell what is on sale and you coupon to match it with. That is why I don't clip my coupons, I just lable what week they came out. I print my list, find my coupons in my binder, put in an envople pocket for that store and off I go.
TRY TO HAVE FUN
It may be stressful at first, but you will figure it out, try to enjoy it and make the most of it. Just think if you get a lot of tolitrie items for cheap or free, try blessing someone in need or give to a shelter. Clipping coupons has allowed me to same my family lots of money and still help other people at the same time, to me that is a win win situation.
How to use coupons sucessfully you might ask? It has taken me some time to figure it out, but once you do, it really is worth all the effort with the amount of money that you can save. Here are a few things that I have learned along the way.
KNOW THE COUPON CODE
In order to get a good deal with a coupon usally sale+coupon= good deal. Try to combine the 2. I have found that using a coupon for an item that's on sale is often cheaper than the store brand.
STAY ORGANIZED
It is so important to know what coupons you have, but it can be hard to keep them in order. For me I try to keep it simple, I don't clip all my coupons, I punch holes in them and put them in a 3 ring binder, then clip when I need them. Some people use a checking folder, an index box ect. find a way that works for you to keep your coupons in order.
COUPONS
This may seem basic, but one question many people ask me is “How do you get all those coupons?” Sunday Paper inserts is one way. You can buy mulitple papers, I do this when the coupons are really good and for items that my family uses regualy. One those weeks I may buy 2 or 3 papers. Ask family and friends who don't use there coupons. Sometimes if you call or email a company and rave about their product, they will send you coupons. There are also coupon clipping services out there and yes they even sell coupons on Ebay! (if you do buy from ebay, just make sure you buy from your region, trust me South Dakota does not have the same brands that they sell in North Carolia, can you tell I learned that the hard way?)
PLAN AHEAD
Know what store has what on sale and have a list, I have found that if I go into a store prepared, it really cuts back on time, which is real important to me.
BE FLEXIBILE
Be willing to try a different brand! If you are open to other brands, there are more deals out there for you. As always, don't buy something that you know you won't use just becase you have a coupon.
LEARN TO STOCKPILE
When there is a great deal and you have coupons to get mulitible items, stock up. While stock piling, take into consideration how much you use and what kind of space you have to store things. For example, if cearl is on sale, and with your coupon it is $0.20 a box, don't get 20 if your family only goes through 1 a week! But if you go through 5 or 6 boxes, it not such a bad idea, if you have the space. A lot of times shopping this way holds me over to the next sale.
REWARD CARDS
Reward cards are great and almost everyone has some form of them, whether it's a Harris Teeter card or CVS. Some stores will reward you with in store gift cards if you buy certain items. Target does this, Walgreens ect. Or they will give you some kind of store credit, like CVS. If done correctly, you can roll these over to you next purchace.
KNOW THE FINE PRINT
Make sure you know what the coupon says in the little print that no one looks at! I cannot tell you how many times I bought something only to find out at check out, that the coupon said for 2 and I only bought one. Check if it specifies size. I always go for the smallest allowed to make for less per ounce. Remember if they don't take your coupon and it is not a good deal, you don't have to get it.
DON'T REINVENT THE WHEEL
Don't stress out over trying to plan your shopping trip. Use different recouses that are alreay out there. There are many free web sites that post a shopping list each week and tell what is on sale and you coupon to match it with. That is why I don't clip my coupons, I just lable what week they came out. I print my list, find my coupons in my binder, put in an envople pocket for that store and off I go.
TRY TO HAVE FUN
It may be stressful at first, but you will figure it out, try to enjoy it and make the most of it. Just think if you get a lot of tolitrie items for cheap or free, try blessing someone in need or give to a shelter. Clipping coupons has allowed me to same my family lots of money and still help other people at the same time, to me that is a win win situation.
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