1) Get Coupons- There are many ways you can accumulate coupons. You can get coupons in the Sunday paper, online, and in stores. You can print coupons from Coupons.com, Redplum.com, Smart Source, and Coupon Network. You can also print coupons online from Target and Meijer. Occasionally manufactures will have coupons on their website or Facebook.
It is recommended to purchase one paper per person in your household. But you can buy more or less depending on your stockpile goals and number of inserts in the paper that week.
Once coupons expire, you can send them oversea's to military families. They can use coupons for up to 6 months after they expire.
Once coupons expire, you can send them oversea's to military families. They can use coupons for up to 6 months after they expire.
2) File Your Coupons- There are 3 main filing methods couponers use- a file box or envelope, file by insert date, or a coupon binder. Everyone is different so pick which one you feel most comfortable with and feel free to change if it's not working for you. I've tried all 3 and a coupon binder is my personal favorite. More to come on organizing your coupons.
3. Subscribe to All You Magazine- It will cost less than $2 a month and it has lots of great coupons.
4. Find Coupon Match-ups- Each week I provide the best coupon match-ups to local stores including CVS, Meijer, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart. Look over your store ads and circle the items on sale that you also have coupons for. Make a list of the items that you've matched up with manufacture coupons and remember to check for store coupons too! To get the best deals, match-up a sale item with a store coupon and a manufacture coupon.
5. Stockpile- Determine how long you'd like to stock up for. Some like to stock up for 3 months, some 6 months, and others a whole year. Remember it is smart to stock up on items 50-90% off, but if you can not use them before they expire then it is a waste. You can also donate!
Now that you brought home your goodies, create an area to place them. Keep your area neat and clean and use the first in first out rule.
5. Stockpile- Determine how long you'd like to stock up for. Some like to stock up for 3 months, some 6 months, and others a whole year. Remember it is smart to stock up on items 50-90% off, but if you can not use them before they expire then it is a waste. You can also donate!
Now that you brought home your goodies, create an area to place them. Keep your area neat and clean and use the first in first out rule.
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