How Do I Get Started?

Buy in Bulk - When an item goes on sale (and it's an item you will use regularly) buy it in bulk to get you until the next sale. Typically sale items are on a six to eight week cycle, so your item may not come back on sale for six to eight weeks at the lowest price. Sometimes it will be on sale, but it might not be B1G1 (buy one get one free).

Maximizing Coupons - Check with your store for their coupon policy. Publix allows two coupons per item even on their B1G1 (buy one get one free) items. You can use one manufacturer coupon plus one Publix coupon (or competitor like Target) per item. So for every B1G1 you should try to use up to four coupons!

Manufacturers usually have more than one coupon on their item in circulation, so look for the highest dollar amount coupon before printing online or clipping from the newspaper.

Buy Multiple Sunday Papers - If you are serious about saving money you have to have more than one Sunday paper, especially for B1G1 (buy one get one free) offers. 

Where Do I Find Coupons?

Online Printable Coupons - You can get most of your coupons online (but not all, so you need a Sunday paper too). Sometimes there will be better deal online, and sometimes there will be a better in the Sunday paper, so both are essential.

Sunday Newspaper Coupon Insert - The three big ones are Red Plum, Smart Source and Procter and Gamble. Link to Sunday Coupon Preview to view upcoming inserts and to review past inserts.

Blinkies - Have you ever walked down the grocery isle and noticed the flashing red lights that spits out coupons? Those are called "blinkies," and sometimes they are really good money saving coupons. I tend to look on purpose for "blinkies" while shopping, and take at least four of each, because I'm always thinking about upcoming sales or B1G1 before expiration date of the coupon. Also, remember that the coupon is a manufacturer coupon and can be used anywhere!

Store Coupons - Some stores offer their own coupons, as opposed to manufacturer coupons. These store coupons are "stackable," meaning you can use both a store coupon and a manufacturer's coupons on the same item. Why pair coupons? Because you can save big, and on many items get what is called "overage." Check your store upon entering it for their coupon books. Example: Publix has all their weekly sale flyers along with store coupons all in one area of the store (usually at the entrance), so I always grab at least four flyers, so I can clip out their coupons to match to the manufacturer coupons for future shopping trips.

Contact the Manufacturer Directly - I like to go directly to the manufacturer website online and see the offers/coupons I can receive. When there is an offer I can sign up online and either access my coupon immediately or they will send it to me in the mail.

Item Packaging - Sometimes it easy to see the offer on the box with a "peelie." However, sometimes the coupon is in a place you might not think of, so BEFORE throwing out that empty package be sure to look for any area that may contain coupons. Sometimes there will be a coupon in a less obvious place like the inside of a box or label.

Sunday Newspaper Coupon Insert - Get your Sunday paper (at least two).

Social Sites - Social websites like Facebook and Twitter are great places for manufacturer coupons. Link to my Facebook page for daily updates. Press like on my
Facebook and you will receive news feeds of great offers.

 

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