When it comes to couponing there is a right way and a wrong way to save money. While grand expectations are painted on the television. Things are not always what they appear. Like many things, the T.V. exaggerates reality. Couponing is a great way to save your family money in this economy, but it isn’t in this extreme fashion that we all benefit. Here are some tips to “Extreme Coupon” the right way.
- Match Coupons with Store sales- This is the key to maximizing your savings. If Dole Salad is on sale for $0.99 and you have a $0.75 Coupon. It makes that just $0.24!
- Look for coupons- Coupons are everywhere. In your Sunday paper, store circular, store shelves, packaging, online and more. Keep your eyes out for savings.
- Buy Multiple Papers- If one $0.75 off coupon gets you a $0.24 bag of salad. Two coupons would get you two bags. The rule of thumb is one paper for each person in your household. Obviously on a bad coupon week you would not buy 5 papers.
- DO NOT Clear shelves- Do not clear shelves. Just because you have 10 coupons for toothpaste that makes it free does not mean you need to purchase every tube the store has. Leave some for others, or special order large amounts with the store manager.
- Be Friendly- Please be considerate of others. If you have a large pile of coupons warn others behind you in line. Be friendly to the cashier and please be patient. Bad attitudes are a stereotype of couponers for a reason. Also if you plan to use coupons alot make friends with your store manager. This helps…trust me!
- Donate- Once you start saving with coupons you will find you have more than your family can use. Please donate extra items to local churches, and food pantries. These items can be used by many!
- Share- You are so excited about learning how to save. Share the knowledge, share your coupons, and share your savings. I love leaving coupons on the shelves at the grocery store!
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