Couponing

Couponing is an awesome way to save yourself money! There are a few tricks you'll need to know in order to make the most out of your coupons though; and so I'm here to help!!!

1. Buy multiple newspapers each week.

One of the best places to find coupons each week is in the Sunday newspaper! The Sunday newspaper will usually have 1-4 (and sometimes 5!) coupon inserts in them each week.

2. Print coupons online.
You can find tons of awesome coupons everyday at the websites listed below! ;-)


Coupons.com


SmartSource.com


RedPlum.com

3. Once you have your coupons, you need to have some way of organizing them! You can either use the binder method or another type of filing method to organize your coupons.

4. Use your coupons to their best capabilities.

The most effective way to "coupon" is by matching up store sales with your coupons. For example, let's say Publix has olive oil on sale buy 1 get 1 free (BOGO) $5.99. If you happen to have (2) $1 off 1 olive oil coupons, you can use those 2 coupons on your 2 items to get them both for $3.99! (or $2 each!)

By using your coupons in this way, you can stock up on items very cheaply or sometimes even get them for FREE!

Welcome to the world of couponing! :-)

Couponer's Abbreviations

GM = General Mills
PG = Procter and Gamble
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource
ECB = Extra Care Bucks – CVS money
RR = Register Reward – Walgreens money
IVC = Instant Value Coupon – found in the monthly Walgreens EasySaver booklet
B1G1 or BOGO = Buy One, Get One Free
B2GI = Buy Two, Get One Free
CAT = Catalina
DEAD = Offer No Longer Valid
DND = Do Not Double
EXP or X = Expires On
FILLER = Item Purchased to Reach a Minimum Total or Requirement in Order to Get a “Deal”
GC = Gift Card
IP = Internet Printable
MC or MQ = Manufacturer’s coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
NED = No Expiration Date
OOP = Out of Pocket
STACKING: Using Both a Store Coupon and a Manufacturer’s Coupon on One Item
TMF = Try Me Free Offer
UPC = Universal Product Code – Those black straight lines with numbers under them
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary – Deal may work for someone else, but it may not work for you