In the past months I have been clipping coupons, waiting for sales and jumping at the opportunity to save 47% off my grocery trip. Like who the fuck wouldn't in these times. Couponing is really an art form. I'm not super serious about it. Hell I can't be, it makes my brain hurt. I figure if I can save something on the things I already buy, then count me in.
Here's a few of my tips (surely stolen from someone else) :
- Only clip coupons for products you currently buy. Buying something just because you have a coupon isn't helping you save.
- Compare store brand products. I've found buying a store brand product is sometimes cheaper than a specific product with a coupon.
- I have store shopping cards that allow me to load coupons directly onto the card. Go to P&G eSavers, CellFire and/or ShortCuts. Most of these sites have the same coupons.
- I also visit product websites. I needed Sweet-N-Low this week (I don't like the generics). So I went to their website and found coupons there. Sometimes contacting them requesting coupons works.
- Check store ads online. I check my store ads online to see what's on sale each week. I make a list of everything on sale that I want, then hunt for coupons.
After saving close to 60% on my grocery bill, I sent my friend a text...
"I'm turning into a crazy coupon lady"
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