Couponing 101

So I am sure you are wondering, where do I even BEGIN to start? Well, I have the answers for you right here!

First:

GET COUPONS! Where can you get them? Here is a list of places you can find them:

1. The Sunday Paper

~The standard rule is get 1 paper for each person in your household

~ Ask friends and family for their inserts

2. The Internet

~Here are some basic sites to get you started:

~Coupons.com

~Redplum

~Smartsource

~ You can usually print 2 internet coupons per computer. If you want or need more than 2 internet printables...you can always borrow a friend or family members computer! :)

3. Store Coupons

~These can be in-ad coupons, found in weekly inserts. (ex. Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS)

~ These can also be in store coupons found in booklets in the actual store. (ex. Walgreens has coupon booklets in the front of their stores)

~These can also be printed online.

~Meijer

~Target

~Rite Aid (sign up for video values for Rite Aid printable coupons)

SECOND:

ORGANIZATION!

There are several different ways you can organize your coupons. Do what works best for you!

1. Coupon binder (my personal preference)

You'll need:

~a 3 ring binder

~dividers(at least 10)

~baseball card holders

Step 1:Make categories

~The categories I use are Snacks, Produce, Frozen, Meat, Quick Meals/Pasta, Drinks/Refrigerated, Dairy, Canned goods, Cleaning Supplies/Paper Items, Personal Care

Step 2:Clip your coupons and stick them in the baseball card holders

Step 3:Put in the appropriate categories.

Step 4: Celebrate! Your coupons are organized! Now you can never leave the house without your binder because you NEVER KNOW what deals you might find!

2. Stash Box

~Check out Saving Addiction's step by step instructions on how to make a stash box!

3. Filing System

~This could work for you if you don't like clipping coupons

Step 1: Clip the coupons you know that you will definitely be using.

Step 2: Keep the inserts

Step 3: Date each insert

Step 4: Buy an accordion style filing system

Step 5: Put the inserts into the filing system in order

Happy Couponing!