Comments on: Coupon Tip – Making Sure It’s Always Available

By: Redflatshoe

Redflatshoe — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:36:39 +0000

I don’t us coupons because most of the food I buy don’t have them. I 80% of my groceries are produce, eggs, dairy and meats, those usually don’t have coupons.

I’m allergic to some food preservatives, so I can’t eat most boxed/processed foods.

By: Plannersis

Plannersis — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:13:40 +0000

I like saving money by using coupons and I’m always amazed at the reports of someone who shopped and spent $50.00 but saved $80.00 because of the coupons. It never fails that when I’ve got a list of 20-something items and have 6 or 8 great coupons, that the store will invariably not carry at least 2 or 3 of those items …. plus after spending my time searching the aisles, then hunting down a store worker, then accompanying them while they spend time searching the same aisles, then they have to find another associate and finally verify that they do NOT carry or stock that item or brand, it is such a HUGE waste of my time. And they don’t know if/when they will get it and they rarely offer to find out if they will get the item…. they just hand me back the coupon with a bland look on their faces…. what a waste.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:21:22 +0000

I became a hardcore couponer at the start of 2010. You really CAN save a lot of money. I don’t buy toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, shampoo, razors, feminine products, body wash unless it’s free or a money maker (yes, you can “make” money from coupons). I don’t buy brand name cereal unless it’s around $0.50-$0.60 a box. I often get free cosmetics and groceries as well.

Oh, I’m a 29-year old female. Coupons aren’t just for moms with eight kids to feed. They’re very practical in this economy. Now that I know better about coupons, I won’t go back to paying full retail for personal care items.

For Walgreens stores, my favorite site is: http://www.wildforwags.com
For Target stores, http://www.totallytarget.com
Other fantastic sites: dealseekingmom.com, moneysavingmom.com

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:17:17 +0000

Here’s a great organizer – is made to attach to the grocery cart, has 30 divider tabs and 70 peel and stick labels so you can customize and put it in whatever order you want. They are made with fabric, stabilizer and lining. Cool stylish fabric choices. These will last for years, won’t tear or fall apart like plastic/paper ones.

By: Dee Dee

Dee Dee — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:20:05 +0000

i keep a track of my spending at the drug stores (rite aid, CVS, and walgreens) just to see if it’s working or not, and i can honestly say i’ve gotten 13 dollars worth of free stuff at walgreens, rite aid i will be breaking even soon today or tomorrow cause of their deals this week, and at CVS i’m at a dollar difference with what i spent and how monopoly money i get back. Its fun and even my husband is starting to get interested in it, although not as much as me. he earns the money and since i dont work, it’s my job to save as much of as it possible. why pay for stuff when i can get practically for free

By: Martha

Martha — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:19:18 +0000

I think this is a great idea. I am a die hard coupon clipper, notice I didn’t say “user” because I forget to take the coupons w/me when I go to the grocery store. Into my car they go.

By: Fred Cash

Fred Cash — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:04:32 +0000

I keep some coupon in my wallet and keep others at home. If its a place that I like to go for lunch or by myself that I keep it in my wallet. If it’s a place for the family to go then I leave the coupon at home. My favorite coupons locally are for Pat & Oscar’s. They give a $5 off $20 purchase so I always make sure to spend just over $20 to get my discount. I also like the Arby’s coupons.

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:06:56 +0000

I keep my coupons and gift cards in an accordion style folder that can fit in my purse. This way I always have them with me (even if I’m riding in the car with a friend.).

By: DDFD @ DivorcedDadFrugalDad

DDFD @ DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:51:21 +0000

Nice post.

Can’t use them if you don’t have them.

I have gotten in the habit of keeping my coupons, savings coins and certificates, and shopper cards in my car.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:34:55 +0000

The snack idea is awesome. What works as well with hunger is to actually eat regularly at approximately the same time. After a while, your body will adjust and you won’t feel hunger other than during breakfast, lunch and dinner.