Coupons:
for
the beginners
the advanced
the EXTREME

How Coupons Work
Stores receive face value for the coupons redeemed plus 8 cents per coupon!!!

Why I Use Coupons
To Help My Family
Proverbs 31:18a She watches for bargains.
To Help My Community
Proverbs 31: 20 - She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.

Topics:
Where to Find Coupons
How to Organize Coupons
Coupon Rules
Tricks of the Trade
What to Do With Products

Hint Consider a subscription to the newspaper
to save more money!
Where to Find Coupons:BEGINNERS
Sunday Paper
Magazines
(All You Walmart)
Blinkies
Knoxville Sunday Newspaper = $2 Claiborne Progress (Wednesday) = 50 cents
Pick up papers when you travel different states have different coupon inserts.
Some advise to buy one Sunday paper for every person in your household.

Where to Find Coupons:ADVANCED
Loyalty Card
(Kroger)
Online
Manufacturers
Websites
On Products
Store Mailings
Write to the company that sells your favorite items.
They sometimes will send you high $ coupons!

Where to Find Coupons:EXTREME
Catalinas
Register Rewards
(Walgreens)
Hint - Catalina is a coupon printed on the back of store receipt of after store purchase.
Some times the catalinas are for ANY ITEMS so use them on items that dont
normally have coupons!

UBEREXTREME
Dumpster
Diving

Where to Find Coupons:OTHER
Organize a coupon swap:
Everyone bring coupons to swap, scissors & a snack to share
There will be a Coffee and Coupon Swap Saturday, June 11th at Two Munks Coffee Shop
(behind A&A Cleaners) from noon 3p.m.

Where to Find Coupons:OTHER
Organize a coupon swap at work or church:
People bring coupons to swap by filing them in categories

Where to Find Coupons:OTHER
Organize a coupon swap at work or church:
People bring coupons to swap by dropping them in a box
Hint To make this method more organized keep a pen, ziplic bags (sandwich size), and index cards in the box. Everyone puts their donated coupons in a ziploc bag. They include an index card with their name on it. When some else looks through the ziploc bag of coupons they add their name to the index card so you know which coupons you have already looked at.

OTHER: COUPON CLIPPING SERVICE
__ Whiskas DRY Food or CATS on ONE bagQty Available: 2261(Min. Order Qty: 5) $1.00 7/09/11 $0.10
__X-14 Cleaning Product on any ONEQty Available: 823(Min. Order Qty: 1) $1.00 7/31/11 $0.10
__ Ziploc Brand CONTAINERS on any TWOQty Available: 448(Min. Order Qty: 5)$1.50 7/31/11 $0.10
couponclippers.com purchase for about 10% of the value of the coupon (EX. $2 20 cents)

Any questions about where to find coupons?

How to Organize Coupons
Clipping & Storing

Which Coupons to Clip???
Will me family use this product?
Will I use this product if I get it for free?
Can I donate this item?
www.hip2save.com

Clipping Multiple Coupons
Collate
Staple (or not) & Clip
Hint: Be careful not to clip the barcode or expiration date!
www.commonsensewith money.com

BEGINNERclip just the coupons you plan to use
ENVELOPE
ORGANIZER

ADVANCEDclip all coupons
BOX
BINDER

EXTREMEcollect multiples keep coupon inserts intact
BIG BINDER
FILE BOX
Itll save you hundreds and tone your
flabby arms at the same time!
- Krazy Coupon Lady
The insert date is on the spine!!!

This is how I do it!!!

Tips to Remember
Choose A Container
Develop a Filing System:
by category
by aisle
alphabetically
Set a Schedule to Organize & Purge:
- coupons come out on Sundays so Sunday or Monday
- coupons usually expire at the end of the month

HOW I ORGANIZE MY SHOPPING TRIP
1. Collect & Organize Coupons
2. Go to www.southernsavers.com
3. Organize Coupons for that week
(in snack size baggies by each store)
4. Print My Shopping List
(from Southern Savers)
5. Go Shopping!

Any questions about how to organize coupons?

Coupon Rules

Know the Stores Coupon Policy
BEGINNER Walmart - http://walmartstores.com/7655.aspx
ADVANCED Kroger - http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2011/03/kroger-coupon-policy.html
EXTREME Walgreens - http://www.walgreens.com/topic/help/generalhelp/coupon_policy_main.jsp
Call your local store for details and changes!!!

One Coupon Per Purchase
You CANNOT Use 2 Coupons on 1 Item
Use CAN 1 Coupon per Item
www.krazycouponlady.com

Expired Coupons
You CANNOT use
expired coupons
You CAN mail them to the troops

Okinawa, Japan
U.S. Army

Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator
ACS - 10th ASG
Unit 35115
APO AP 96376-5115
Coupons CANNOT be more that 2 months expired!

Multiple ItemsYou MUST buy the amount of items indicated

Buy One Get One Free
Buy One Get One Free - SALE
Buy One Get One Free - COUPON
Walgreens - You can combine B1G1F SALE
and B1G1F COUPON to = 2 FREE Products!!!
Hint Cashiers like it when you fill in the amount!

Buy One Get One Freewith 2 Coupons!!!
Buy One Get One Free COUPON
&
Manufacturers Coupon
SALE
Store Sale Price $15.98/2 $7.99 each
B1G1F Price $7.99/2 $3.99 each
$2 off coupon $5.99/2 $ 2.99 each
I saved $10!!!

Go By Text Not By Picture
This equals to 84 cent formula!!!

Non-Food Items
I paid only $2 each!!! Bought 3 for the Easter Egg Hunt!!!

Watch for Size Restrictions
Coupon
Travel Item
This equals free Visine for GUATEMALA!!!

COUPON FRAUD
Make sure your coupon TEXT and the ITEM match!!!
Otherwise
IT IS FRAUD
www.krazycouponlady.com

Coupon Etiquette
DO NOT Empty Shelves
BE a Coupon Fairy
If you plan to buy a lot of a certain item
check to see if the store will pre-order!

ASK FOR ARAINCHECK
STORES THAT ISSUERAINCHECKS
KROGER
WALGREENS
Must ask for it during sale window. It is good for 30 days!

OTHER PLACES TO USE COUPONS
Hint: Call ahead
to make sure!
Big Lots does not
accept coupons!!!

DO NOT Photocopy Printable Coupons
Printable Coupons
www.coupons.com
www.smartsource.com
www.coolsavings.com
www.redplum.com
Manufacturers Websites
Facebook
Online Coupons can be
printed twice for each
computer!
Print coupons in color
to avoid confusion!
This is illegal and you CAN be arrested for it!!!

Any questions about coupon rules?

Tricks of the Trade

Change Your Mindset!
Have a Price Point for items you buy often:
I only buy toothpaste when I can get for under 50 cents!
Buy items you use when they are on sale & stock up:
Our favorite spaghetti sauce is on sale (and when combined with a coupon) for 99 cents. Since we eat spaghetti every other week I am going to buy 4 jars to last a couple of months.

Change Your Mindset!
Dont Be Brand Loyal:
The best time to buy products are when they are being first introduced!
Also, be willing to try different brands! You might just be surprised!
Branch Out:
Try to learn to coupon policy for your current favorite store. Continue to add stores as you get better at using coupons!

Use Store Loyalty Card
Add CLIPLESS COUPONS to your loyalty card:
KROGER
www.cellfire.com
www.kroger.com
www.shortcuts.com
www.pgesaver.com
Remember:
You cannot combine
these coupons with
manufacturer coupons!
So make sure you dont have a real coupon that is worth more!

Shop Where Coupons are Doubled
Kroger doubles up to 50 cents:
50 cent coupons = $1 off
35 cent coupons = 70 cents off
3 coupons doubled with each $10 order:Six (6) with each $20 orderNine (9) with each $30 orderTwelve (12) with each $40 orderFifteen (15) with each $50 order...etc.
Doubled coupons up to 50 cents.
No more than 2 identical coupons.
Ingles also has special weeks where they TRIPLES coupons.

Know What Make the Store Special
~ Doubles coupons up to $1!
~ Sale prices start on Sunday & last 2 weeks!
~ Has store loyalty card
(that you can add e-coupons to)!
~Can stack manf. coupon and store coupon!
~ Earn Kroger Points for gas!!!
Mega Events &
10 for $10!
~Price Matching (& can use coupon)!
~Dont have to worry about sales!
~Gives Overage!
~New sale every week!
~Has Register Rewards!
~ Can stack manf. coupon and store coupon!

Saving Star
www.savingstar.com
Register Your Loyalty Card
Select your E-Coupons
Once You Reach $5 Decide Your Payout
More Payout Options to Come!!!

Buy The Smallest Size
Travel Size
Full Size
$1 off any Purex coupon

The Art of Stacking
(1) BEGINNER use coupon
+
(2) BEGINNER - buy item on sale
+
(3) ADVANCED - store coupon
+
(4) EXTREME - catalina/register reward

DIAPER SCENARIO
(1) $3 Pampers coupon (2) Pampers
Sale
$9/pack
(3) Store Coupon (4) Register Reward
-$2/pack
Sale 2/$18 $9/pack
- $3 coupon x 2 2/$12 $6/pack
- $2 store coupon x 2 2/$8 $4/pack
- $3 register rewards 2/$5 $2.50/pack!

Keep Coupons With You
You cant use coupons that you dont have with you!
You never know when you will find a good deal!

Let Websites Do the Work For You
Southern Savers Kroger, Walgreens, etc.
www.southernsavers.com
Hip2Save Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Online Deals
www.hip2save.com
The Krazy Coupon Lady a little of everything
www.thekrazycoupon lady.com
I Heart the Mart
www.iheartthemart.com

shows final price
Southern Savers
$4.99RRWYBNasoGel Drip Free Gel Spray, 1 oz, at $4.99 (makes itFREE)
Mars or Dove Candy, 1.3-2.17 oz, 39 w/in-ad coupon-$1/2 Mars Easter candy,RP4/10,PRINTABLE, orRP3/20-$2/2 Mars Easter candy, April All You magazine-B2G1 Mars Chocolate candy, 1.34-1.74 oz,RP3/13-B2G1 Mars M&Ms Peanut Butter candy, max .99,RP3/27(use $2/2, makes itFREE+profit)
Gas-X, 18-20 ct., Ex-Lax, 24 ct., Maalox or Liquid, 90 ct. or 12 0z, $4.99-$1 off Gas-X Prevention,SS1/09 orSS4/17-$1 off Gas-X,SS1/09 osSS4/17-$4 off Gas-X Prevention product,SS12/12-$1 off MaaloxSS4/17-$2.50/2 MaaloxSS4/17-$2 off Ex-Lax 24-90 ct, Gas-X 18-72 ct, or Maalox 90 ct or liquid 12 oz (Walgreens coupon)
, April Walgreens Coupon booklet(use store coupon and $1 off, makes it $1.99)(if Prevention is included, makes itFREE+ profit!!)
Gives links to print
shows date coupon came out

Combine Coupons with Clearance Deals
$9.97 original price
-$4.97 clearance
-$4.00 coupon
Equals - $1

UNDERSTANDOVERAGE
WALMART
$5 Just My Size Coupon

• $1 Clearance JMS Shirt

=
$4 overage!
Overage can be applied to other things in your buggy or at
Wal-Mart they give you
CASH back!!!

Any questions about tricks of the trade?

What to Do with Products

Stockpile
What TO DO
What NOT TO DO
Stockpile enough for 3 -6 months worth of products for each family member.
DONT let your stockpile take over your house!

Stockpile Considerations
How many people are in my family?
How much of this product does our family go through?
How much space do I have to totally commit to stockpiling?

The Wrong Way to Stockpile
using kids space!!!
too full pantry!!!
stacking hazard!!!

What Does the Bible Say?
Luke 12:15-21
Then he said,"Beware! Don't be greedy for what you don't have. Real life is not measured by how much we own."And he gave an illustration:"A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops.In fact, his barns were full to overflowing.So he said, 'I know! I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store everything.And I'll sit back and say to myself, My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!'"But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get it all?'"Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God."

What Else to Do
Gifts
Guest Basket

DONATE! DONATE! DONATE!
Manna House
nonperishable food items, diapers, household & hygiene items
A Heart of Hope Pregnancy Center
Nonperishable food items, diapers, household & hygiene items
Operation Christmas Child
toys, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.

Any questions?