Couponing 101
Using food coupons to save money at the grocery store does not have to be complicated. The following tips and articles are among the most popular for learning quick & easy ways on how to organize & find coupons & knowing exactly when to use all of your coupons for maximum savings.
:: Printable Coupons
How can I benefit from printing coupons online?
Did you know that you can find printable coupons online & save hundreds of dollars each year. There are websites that conveniently list all of the grocery store coupons available so that you can get all of your printable coupons at just one source. Saving money has never been easier or more convenient. Coupon printing web-sites have become vast these days offering Coupons and other discounts on all of your favorite brands and everyday items. Listed below are the most popular coupon printing web-site’s:
Popular printable Coupon web-sites:
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Target Coupons (stack these with manufacturer coupons for more savings)
:: Coupon Clipping Services
What’s a Coupon Clipping Service & how does it work?
A Coupon Clipping Service basically takes the time to scout out coupons, clip them, & mail them to you. There is a small fee for this service, but you are not actually buying coupons. You are paying for the time involved for the company to locate coupons, clip them & then mail them to you. Coupons have no value other than the use for discounting the item the coupon is for. They can’t be sold!
Popular Coupon clipping services:
:: eCoupons
What are eCoupons & how do they work?
eCoupons are electronic coupons that you can load directly onto your store loyalty cards, the ones you scan at the register to receive sale prices and promos. You can add eCoupons to your cards by visiting the websites listed below. There are lots of coupons to pick & choose from. Simply select the coupon you need. When you purchase the product you’ll see the savings automatically deducted under the specific item on your receipt.
How can I maximize my savings with e-coupons?
You can actually maximize your savings by using eCoupons because you are able to “stack” 2 eCoupons on top of each other, so if both Cellfire & Shortcuts offer the same coupon, say $1.00 off of 1 Gain Laundry Detergent, you’ll see both discounts on your receipt (in this case it would be like using a $2.00 off coupon) Plus, if you have Paper Manufacturer’s Coupon you can “stack” that coupon on top of the eCoupons for additional savings!!
For example, let’s say that Wal-Mart has Gain Detergent on sale for $4.99 each & 2 of the web-sites listed below have the same exact loadable coupon for $1.00 off on Gain. You also have a $3.00 off Manufacture’s Coupon from Sunday’s Paper.
So, with all of our coupons mentioned above, we’re ready to go shopping. Let’s do the math & tally up our Final Price, after coupons:
Gain Detergent – $4.99 ea. (on sale)
- $1.00 off eCoupon from Cellfire.com
- $1.00 off eCoupon from Shortcuts.com
- $3.00 off Manufacture coupon from Sunday Paper
- Final Price: FREE, after all coupons!
Remember, by combining multiple coupons with rock bottom sale prices you can maximize your grocery savings by 50% & higher! Even more so, get FREE items just like the example stated above!
Popular eCoupon web-sites:
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Cellfire.com (e-Coupons updated every two weeks)
- Shortcuts.com (e-Coupons updated once a month)
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P&G Saver (e-Coupons updated quarterly)
:: More Coupon Resources
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Magazines:
Magazines can be a great resource for finding Coupons! All You Magazine is, hands down, the best Magazine for Coupons!
Exclusively sold on news racks at Wal-Mart ONLY with featured stories of real life women and mothers that share their tips & tricks on savvy savings. It’s located by the check-out registers & in the Magazine/Book section. AllYou Magazine offers great value on every single page, in every single issue & most of all It’s jammed packed full of money saving Coupons. AllYou costs about $2.49 an issue when purchased at Wal-Mart.
But right here on Deal Catching Mom, you can get a 1 year subscription for only $19.95
Other highlights in AllYou:
- Diet and fitness advice that fits your busy lifestyle
- Simple recipes made with ingredients that are easy to find
- Home tips you can really use
- Pages full of high value Manufacturer coupons
You can take advantage & subscribe for a full year for only $19.95, right here!
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