Coupons are not for me. This is what I used to think. I actually used to be one of those people who kind of thought that coupons were not worth it...Now I am a believer in using coupons as much as possible. In the last week, I have saved over $90.00 bucks with coupons.
I have one rule that I do go by though, I seldom use a coupon for something that I either do not need or that I do not already usually buy. I do not believe in using them for items that I do not usually buy. I do occasionally use coupons to try new things, but this is not the norm, and if I do use the coupon in this way, it is usually just to try a different brand of a particular item.
These are some of my favorite sites. Check them out, print the coupons, and save money...
For online coupons:
Also each store or manufacturer usually has websites or discount programs that you can print or access. Some stores like QFC, Fred Meyer, and Safeway allow you to download coupons directly to their in store discount card that you may already have in your purse.
I always check out the store websites. Many times you can make grocery lists straight from their weekly sale papers.
My personal strategy:
I usually do a big shopping trip once every two weeks, then I replenish my fresh veggies and fruit weekly. Sometimes I will go back and do a weekly shopping trip..it is really whatever works out best with that months pay schedule. It is always a work in progress. I try to be flexible and stick with what is working. I plan out the lunches and dinners for two weeks. I try to include unforeseen things that might come up in this process. So some days have more than one choice for that particular day. I sign up for every discount card and plan that I can especially if it is a store that I go to frequently.
There are a million websites out there for coupons and meal planning. I will continue to share with you the ones that I think are the best. Saving money is fun. Happy shopping.
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