THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS… BUT I NEED TO HAVE THIS POSTED! PLEASE NOTE AS OF NOW THIS IS JUST IN OUTLINE FORMAT. IT WILL BE FILLED IN WITH MORE DETAIL PROVIDING EVERYTHING WORKS SMOOTHLY. IT IS NOT TO BE UNDERSTOOD AT THIS POINT. JUST UP FOR TEACHING REFERENCE.
Step 1: Gathering Coupons
There are quite a few ways/places to obtain coupons.
• Door Store
• Sunday Paper Inserts
• Manufacturers Coupons – SS, RP, P&G, GM, BONUS – USA Weekend
• Sunday Coupon Preview
• Yearly Schedule (How many to expect each week)
• What to expect in the inserts (The actual coupons)
• Check before you buy
• Rule of thumb
• Printable Internet Coupons
• There are 3 main printing sites
• Coupons.com • Smartsource.com • Redplum.com
• Install a coupon printer driver
• Zip code adjustable
• Multiple prints
• Reset each month
• Store Coupons
• Meijer Meal Box • Target • Wags • CVS
• Can be stacked with a Manufacturers coupon
• Also in the weekly ads… Wags, FD
• Clipping Services
• Places on the net that sell clipped or whole inserts for a fee & shipping charge
• Coupons by dede • Coupon outlet • Q hunter (for whole inserts)
• E-Coupons
• Coupons that are loaded electronicly onto your store rewards card (Kroger)
• CAN NOT be stacked with paper coupons
• Kroger.com • Shortcuts • CellFire
• Found Coupons
• Catalina’s (can be random or $ back ONYO as a Thank You.)
• Blinkies • Tear Pads • Peelies
• In the packaging
• Ask friends, family, etc...
Other Ways that are becoming more popular
• Magazines
• Text Coupons
• Target • Meijer
• Free Samples
• Kroger • Wal-Mart
• Regular Websites – freefly • sweet free stuff • Woman Freebies
• FaceBook – Freebies for Moms
• Direct from the company
• FaceBook
• Write/Call the compnay
• Sign up for direct send programs (Vocal Point, Kraft, GM)
Step 2: Organize
The term “There’s more than one way to skin a cat” applies here.
• REALLY DEPENDS ON HOW YOU WANT TO COUPON/SAVE
• Sorting
• Accordion File
• Clip, File, Use
• Whole Insert Filing System
• Date, Database, Clip, Use
• 3 Ring Zip Binder
• Clip, Sort, Use
Step 3: Time to Shop!
THE BIGGEST THING IS TO REMEBER TO TAKE YOUR COUPONS!!!!
• Store Sales Flyers
• Ad Previews
• Check the Blogs for Match-ups MomsSavingsInsanity.blogspot.com
• What I do… Look at the ad previews, write down what I need & what I know or think I have a coupon for. I then go to my fave blogs for each store that I will be needing to shop. Pull my coupons then go shopping, MAKING SURE TO GET A RAIN CHECK FOR ITEMS THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK ON.
STORES:
MEIJER, KROGER,
TARGET, WAL-MART, K-MART,
WALGREENS, CVS,
FAMILY DOLLAR, GENERAL DOLLAR
Step 4: Know Your Stuff! (TIPS)
• Make a list
• Rock-Bottom
• Pricematch - Walmart & yes you can still use a coupon
• Yes you can use a coupon on sale & or clearnace items
• BOGO sale w/ BOGO coupon = FREE
• Take the stores coupon policy with you
• READ, READ, READ!!!!!!!!!
• Rain check - can be an advantage (Meijer)
• 10/$10
• You can stack coupons (Store & Manufactures)
• One per Purchase
• Can only be used once
• Pricebook
• 2 small = 1 big
• Watch @ the register
• Check your receipt
• Sale Cycle
• Drug Stores are your friend
• Coupons CAN NOT BE PHOTOCOPIED…NOT EVEN PRINTED ONES
• Create a separate Email account or even a separate FB account
• Work on building a stockpile
• Most coupons will repeat
• Don’t throw away coupons till they expire
• Coupon for FREE items redeem @ Kroger for gas points
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Some of the sites I check……
Coupons.com • Smartsource.com • Redplum.com
• Meijer Meal Box www.meijermealbox.com
• Meijer Mperks www.meijer.com
• Clipping Services www.couponsthingsbydede.com
• Meijer MatchUps www.savingaddiction.com
• Kroger MatchUps www.southernsavers.com
• Walgreens early ad preview www.iheartwags.com
• CVS early ad preview www.iheartcvs.com
