Couponing 101
My Personal Price Points!
I have been working on compiling a HUGE list of all my personal Price Points. So many of you have asked me for them who are new to finding deals and using coupons. Hopefully knowing what I will and won’t pay will help you figure out your own price points for certain items.
Comparing Prices: Store Brand vs. Name Brand and a Coupon!
Anytime you pair a coupon with an awesome store sale, it will be cheaper than a store brand every time. But, if you were just to use a coupon on a regular priced item, chances are that the store brand will be cheaper.
Learn How to Do Deal Matchups On Your Own!
As much as I love posting deals for all of you, I really want all of you to become self-sufficient in finding your deals and matchups at the Grocery Store. I know it definitely can be overwhelming.
Getting Caught Up in FREE!
I’ve seen a lot of products that are Free this week at various stores after coupons and store rewards, but I’m passing on most of them. Why? Because I don’t need them or I already have enough in my stockpile.
Is it Really on Sale??
So I was at Target two days ago and noticed that they had their 12 Packs of Coke on a display with a HUGE sign that said “Limited Time Sale” 12 Packs $4.99! What in the world???!!
Requesting Mailed Coupons Instead of Printing!
When we print coupons from a direct coupon link (unlike Coupons.com or Redplum), you actually have the option to request a mailed coupon to be sent to your home. For those of you who don’t need the coupon right away, or don’t have access to a printer, this is the ideal way to not miss out on those awesome coupons we see all of the time.
Using Facebook Only for Freebies! Get On-Board!
I know there are a lot of you out there who don’t use Facebook, and some of you don’t wish to. I used to feel EXACTLY the same way. Then, I realized how many awesome coupons and completely free products I was missing out on. In fact, a few weeks ago, I added up all of the free items that companies sent me in just 1 week and it was over $50 in completely free products!! How amazing is that??
A Good Habit to NOT Break! Always Check Your Receipts!
Last night while filming the Tune-In Tuesday at Target, I realized that my “free” items didn’t come off at the register. All of the items were the right sizes to fill the requirements to get the free item. But for some weird reason, they just didn’t come off. So I had to head over to customer service where they put $6.32 back on my debit card.
Creating a Balance: Compromise and Coupons!
Lately, my husband has been coming with me to the grocery store to pick up some of the deals I want. He gets to push the cart and I love that I don’t have to. 🙂 It’s been a little hard because not being a hard-core couponer like I am, he sees something, remembers how good it tastes and wants to buy it. I look at the price and think… Are you kidding me? He knows we don’t usually purchase things without coupons. So I always have this bewildered look on my face and just walk away.
Printable Coupons: To Print or Not to Print!
There are so many coupons out there to print. Some have a small number of prints available before the coupon disappears and some last a little longer. Manufacturers do this to limit the amount of money they are losing by giving out the coupons.