USING YOUR COUPONS
USING YOUR COUPONS
You have your coupons clipped and organized, now you are ready to go out there and start saving all that money and get all those freebies. Let’s look at a few don‘ts first;
Don’t purchase something just because you have a coupon for it, wait for a sale unless it is an item you need immediately
Don’t use a coupon just because it is about to expire, coupons come and go in cycles and they will be back
Don’t buy something just because it is a good deal, you only want to buy items that you will use now or in the future or items that you are planning on donating to a worthy cause.
Now let’s get started:
Get your sale ads for the store or stores that you will be shopping at and make a list of the sale items that you have coupons for. These should be items that you need now or will need in the future (stockpiling)
Make sure to print any internet coupons that you need
Print any store coupons you need
Then you can add the items that you must have but do not have coupons for
Remember, take all your coupons with you when shopping, even it your just running in for as few items, you don’t want to miss our on an unexpected deal
While shopping watch for unadvertised sale items and closeout item
And be sure to watch for those blinkies and tear pads
JUST A FEW TIPS ABOUT STOCKPILING
1.Usefulness. It only makes sense to store items your family will use regularly. Your time & space is valuable.
2. Date-Conscious. Mind your expiration dates! Don't stock up on two years' worth of salad dressing if it will all go bad in 6 months.
3. Organized. A good stockpile should be organized to help you with your cooking, meal planning, and grocery list-making.
RULES FOR GOOD COUPONING
Do not use expired coupons
Use coupons for what they are intended, the right product, the right size, etc
Always be courteous and polite to the cashiers and managers
Most importantly, always remember, all stores have the right to refuse to accept any coupon, to limit the number of coupons you can use and to limit the number of items you can purchase with coupons
