I will add to this on a regular basis...
These are tips that I put in several posts...newest to oldest
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Where to get coupons? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Besides the printable that I supply, were you wondering where to get coupons?
The Sunday paper is a GREAT resource! Some couponers recommend getting multiple subscriptions. I have one subscription and my mom gives me her ads and I do fine.
Another lesser known source is magazines. The queen of couponing magazines is All You, they also have great articles about saving money, fashion, and all things girlie.
Saving the green can also be green! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
With three kids, I try to be very conscience about living a greener life. So their kids will still have this beautiful planet!
Tips-
*Many stores will give a $.05 credit if you bring your own bags.
Tips to remember to bring those bags. Store them in your car, when you empty them take just an extra second to put them back in your car (or if it's cold or rainy-place them next to your keys or purse so you'll remember the next time you are running out).
*When printing your coupons try to get as many on a page as possible. If only one comes out use that blank paper for your next grocery list. Recycle any scraps.
*Which leads to my next. Recycle more than you throw away. We're fortunate that we have non-sort recycling. We have a tini-tiny garbage can and a huge recycle can. As a result, we pay less for our garbage!
Online savings
Do you know about Ebates and Shopathome? They are great websites that give rebates for your online purchases. Before shopping at your favorite store (I'm sure right after you see the deal from here!) Click on one of the links above. If your store (and most are) is on their site, it will list any coupon codes or free shipping special PLUS you'll earn a rebate on that purchase. Both have sign-up bonuses and each will mail you a check about once a quarter. Just for 6 different Christmas purchases, I will get $30 back in February! Whoo-hoo!
Tips-Although most are the same, I like to check which has a better percentage back between the two.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I want to save money but I don't have time to clip coupons
Lots of people say this and I completely understand! I have 3 kids, a husband who travels (alot!), pets, part-time job, blog, yada-yada-yada-you know, you have a similar story.
So you know, I will try to convert you but for now this is what you should do....
1. Sign up for store cards. Just by scanning a card you can save loads! With Safeway, you can go on their website once a month and add their e-coupons. If you have a Safeway or Fred Meyer gas station near you, they frequently run promotions that if you spend so much you get cents off each gallon. Rite Aid gives a discount to their cardholders on Tuesdays. Most stores with card run specials just for those free cards!
Resources to sign up safeway.com, albertsons.com, riteaid.com, fredmeyers.com
2. Sign up for e-mails. Frequently stores will have sales or coupons that they first tell their e-mail readers. Bath and Body Works has wonderful coupons, Macy's, Old Navy, (will also get you discounts for Gap, Banana Republic, Piperlime), Yankee Candle. Even your home improvement stores do this! (Home Depot, Lowe's, True Value) You name your favorite store and I'm pretty sure they have a website. One suggestion for all these e-mails. Have a 'solicitor' e-mail account. I hate for my emails from my friends and family to get mixed up with these!
3. Read the newspaper! There are simple coupons (seriously it's usually only one to clip! My mom does this and if I can get HER to clip a coupon you can too!) That's where you'll find your dollar off of so many dollar coupons for various stores (think Safeway, Macy's, Haggen, Walgreen's).
