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Savings Experiments: Can modern coupon clippers beat savers of the past?
Filed under: Bargains, Saving Money, Bargain Babe
Coupon clipping is soooo in. But if you've never done it, the whole process is kind of mysterious. How does one become a coupon diva? Watch our video savings experiment, then follow the simple five steps I outline and you'll be saving a bunch in no time.
1. Clip ALL the coupons in your Sunday newspaper and sort by category. I use these categories:
Tip: I recommend clipping everything because you never know what's going to go on sale. If something you don't use ends up being free, you can give it to a friend or charity! Feeding America will help you find a food bank near you.
2. Browse the store circulars and look for sale items that you have coupons for. Circle all the items you'd like to buy.
5. Bring your coupons into the store and shop for less!
1. Clip ALL the coupons in your Sunday newspaper and sort by category. I use these categories:
- Baby and toys
- Cleaning products
- Diet and miscellaneous
- Food -less processed items like bread, dairy, cereal, baking ingredients, juice, etc.
- Food -more processed items like freezer items, canned goods, meal prep, etc.
- Make up
- Medicine
- Paper and water products
- Pet stuff
- Target coupons
- Toiletries in general
- Toiletries for the mouth - laugh now, but wait till you see how many coupons there are for toothpaste, toothbrushes and mouthwash
- Vitamins and gum
Tip: I recommend clipping everything because you never know what's going to go on sale. If something you don't use ends up being free, you can give it to a friend or charity! Feeding America will help you find a food bank near you.
2. Browse the store circulars and look for sale items that you have coupons for. Circle all the items you'd like to buy.
3. Match the coupons you have with the sale items for the best deal. If you don't have a coupon in your stash, no worries. There are more coupons available online! Two great places to start looking for online coupons are HotCouponWorld.com and AFullCup.com. Registration is free and you can print coupons from home.
4. Check your list of "matches" to ones other people have found and shared online to make sure you didn't miss any. Mercedes at CommonSenseWithMoney.com does a great job finding matches at Walgreens and CVS. I also like Hip2Save.com, which has matches for Rite Aid and Target. 5. Bring your coupons into the store and shop for less!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
11-09-2009 @ 2:35PM
Briana @ Bargain Briana said...
To save time, I would suggest NOT clipping all the coupons but using the weekly insert method which only requires you to clip before you shop! This is what I've done for the past 3 days and makes it so much easier!
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11-13-2009 @ 1:42PM
Kayti said...
What is the weekly insert method? I have never heard of that.
Thank you
11-13-2009 @ 2:51PM
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11-13-2009 @ 3:04PM
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11-13-2009 @ 8:56PM
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11-14-2009 @ 5:29AM
David said...
young lady weekly inserts are the ads that each store puts in your local paper once a week
11-14-2009 @ 6:07AM
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11-15-2009 @ 1:04PM
laura said...
not sure how that works, can you explain more
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11-17-2009 @ 5:43AM
pinkthenred said...
I stopped prescription shopping at Walgreens after twice being shorted on my medication. Being charged for 60 pills and being given only 30. First time is a mistake, second time is just plain old negligence.
11-20-2009 @ 6:03AM
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11-20-2009 @ 9:42AM
carolsaves said...
I save money by using coupons when shopping online.
This website i found also offers free printable grocery coupons!
Coupon Corner.com
11-20-2009 @ 12:21PM
mila said...
huh?
11-09-2009 @ 2:38PM
Briana said...
I forgot to add, good luck with your saving experiment! :)
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11-09-2009 @ 3:03PM
Andrea @ MommySnacks.net said...
Great tips! I'd also recommend adding menu planning to the mix. That way, you can get the items you know your family will consume and can make meals! It saves money AND time (and headaches).
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11-09-2009 @ 3:11PM
Bargain babe said...
Yes, Briana that is a great system, too! I like to clip all the coupons just to be sure, but I know a lot of clippers that file the inserts by date and only clip them when there is a sale.
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11-10-2009 @ 9:03AM
racendirt said...
I never understood coupons. Why doesn't the manufacturer just put his product on sale. So much time is wasted in the clipping, cashing out at the register and people fretting "oh, I forgot my coupons!!!" Nothing irks me more than waiting behind a customer (in an already long, long line) while he/she doles out a stack of coupons 2 inches thick. I've actually had to leave my place in line because of ice cream and such melting. I try to shop only stores that have discounts incorporated into their price (no coupon needed). Sure I could save extra with the manufacturer's coupon but time is also money. The transaction should be between the manufacturer and the grocer, PLEASE. We've got credit cards to speed up the process now get with the times. It's like email vs. snail mail.
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11-13-2009 @ 8:15AM
Bookwrm7 said...
I sort of agree with you. If, however, you find yourself in a store that honors coupons, there's usually a "do-it-yourself" checkout aisle that is fast - just like your analogy about snail mail vs. email. When we were young marrieds, my father-in-law would go from store to store, looking for the best bargains, and he would encourage us to do so also, even bringing us store flyers and coupons. I always said it cost more in gas to shop all the stores, my time is worth something, I have young kids to schlep around while shopping, but...in these hard economic times, I am beginning to come around to his way of thinking!