Kristine presents Couponing 101: Couponing Basics

Change How You Buy Hmmm. Buy things when they are on sale, not when you need them Stock up on items you know you will use Plan meals around what is on sale Did I mention, plan??

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Topics o Stockpiling vs. Hoarding o Where to Find Coupons o Coupon Organization o Dos and Donts of Couponing o Understanding Coupon Wording o Planning With Coupons o Store Coupon Policies o Steps to Make a Shopping List o Photos of my shopping trips o Tips for Shopping This Week

Stockpiling Vs. Hoarding Stockpiling Goal is to use coupons on sale items and stock up during that time. How many people are in my family? How much of this product does my family go through? How much space do I have to totally commit to stockpiling? Hoarding Goal is to get as many products as you can regardless if you need them or not. You have tons of something that you do not need but you continue to accumulate more.

Things You Will Never Pay For Again Brand Name! Toothpaste Deodorant Shampoo Razors Toothbrushes Shave Cream Dish Soap/Hand Soap Baby Wipes Condiments Cleaning Supplies Cat treats lol Cereal or at least very little

What are Coupons? A voucher entitling the holder to a discount off a particular product.

Types of Coupons Manufacturers Coupons Store Coupons

Types of Coupons Tear Pads Blinkies

Types of Coupons Peelies Catalinas

Types of Coupons Register Rewards

Where to find coupons Newspaper Columbus Dispatch

Where to find coupons Magazines

Where to find coupons Online Manufacturers Websites Facebook Coupons.com Redplum.com Smartsource.com Target.com - Swap with Friends - Coupon Clipping Service

IBotta

ShopKick

Where to find Available Coupons (these are direct links to coupons)

Where to find coupons Neighbors Freecycle Craigslist Mobile Coupons Twitter! @Hunt4Freebies

Even if you dont think you might need the item, save the coupon! Donate to Others Give to Family Print When Available! Only 2 prints and coupons are limited! Might end up being a MM!

Coupon Organization Envelope Organizer

Coupon Organization File Box Coupon Binder

I write the date on the front of my coupon insert Only clip when needed! +I might miss some good clearance deals but I save a lot of time clipping

Dos of Couponing Coupon Etiquette Have coupons organized before checkout (free items at end) Be polite! Keep coupon policy!

Dos of Couponing Ask for a raincheck

Donts of Couponing Do not photocopy printable coupons (Coupon Fraud) Facebook Manufacturers Websites

Donts of Couponing Do not be rude to others Do not be a shelf clearer!

Donts of Couponing Do not use expired coupons Do not steal coupon inserts

Confusing Acronyms, Explained RP = Red Plum SS = Smart Source PG = Procter & Gamble Insert SS 2 R = There were 2 Smart Source Inserts; look for #2/2; coupon is regional MQ or MFC = Manufacturer Coupon ECB = (CVS) Extra Care Bucks TMQ = Target Manufacturer Coupon OOP = Out of Pocket MM = MONEY MAKER YEA!! So = SS 5/19 R= Coupon is located in May 19th Smart Source, and was regional

Understanding Coupon Wording Limit One (MFC) Coupon Per Purchase You CANNOT use 2 coupons on 1 item You CAN use 1 coupon per item

Understanding Coupon Wording Limit 1 Coupon Per Transaction Per transaction = Per Checkout at register Limit 1 Coupon Per Purchase This just means PER ITEM

Understanding Coupon Wording Limit one coupon per person/customer/household. You can only use one of these coupons.

Understanding Coupon Wording Limit of 4 like coupons in the same transaction This means you can only purchase and use up to 4 of the same coupon in one transaction. If you plan to purchase more than 4 you will have to make two separate transactions.

Understanding Coupon Wording X dollars off of X items / multiple items $3.00 off any (2) Clearasil Products As long as you buy in multiples of 2, you may use multiple coupons

Understanding Coupon Wording On the purchase of any (1) Sensitive Shave Gel (EXCLUDES 2.75 oz.) Size Restrictions

Understanding Coupon Wording Size Restriction On any (1) Listerine Zero Mouthwash 500 mL or larger

Plan With Coupons Rules of Thumb: You cannot stack manufacturer coupons anywhere Many stores will not allow a coupon on the Free item in a BOGO sale All stores have register line limits, keep it to a reasonable number of items per transaction or break the transaction up into multiple transactions. Some stores have limits on the number of coupons in a transaction. Dont be afraid to break up your purchases into smaller transactions to stay within the stores coupon policy. Essentially: KNOW YOUR STORES POLICY

How Many Coupons Can I Use? Stacking is using multiple coupons on one item Only ONE of each of the following is allowed: Manufacturers Coupon Store Coupon Rebate (MIR) These can be combined: Smartphone app (such as Ibotta, Shopkick) Credit Card Rewards Additional Store Reward Program (Such as Target Cartwheel)

Where to Find Matchups Kroger* (www.krogerkrazy.com) CVS (www.wildforcvs.com) Target (www.totallytarget.com Walgreens (www.wildforwags.com) Meijer (www.meijermadness.com) Walmart (www.Iheartthemart.com) * Walmart is not fun but allows overage TheKrazyCouponLady.com DealSeekingMom.com* PassionForSavings.com MyFrugalAdventures.com Hip2Save.com WheelNDealMama.com *These bloggers are located in the Columbus area Prices tend to be more accurate!

Plan With Coupons / Coupon Matchups Product: Breakstones Cottage Cheese Price: Price on sale is $2.50 Insert: This is where you will find the coupon. The SS stands for Smart Source and you can find it in the May 22nd, 2011 insert. Expiration Date: This is the date the coupon expires. Price after coupon: This is the price you will pay after coupon

Plan With Coupons / Coupon Matchups An example with a printable coupon: Product: San Giorgio Pasta Price: Price on sale is $1.00 Printable Coupon: This is a coupon you will print online. Price after coupon: This is the price you will pay after coupon

A Sample Matchup CVS Deal Idea thru 5/18 Buy (2) M&Ms Bonus Size 9.9-14 oz 2/$5 -$0.50/2 M&Ms CVS Coupon OR -$2/2 M&Ms CVS Coupon from Red Machine AND -$1.50/2 M&Ms Brand Chocolate Candies, exp. 6/9/13 (RP 04/28/13) Final Price= as low as $0.75 each (from $2.50)

Plan With Coupons Remember: Almost every item will go on sale every 6- 8 weeks or 12 weeks at the most

Steps to Make a Shopping List 1. Have your coupons organized. 2. Browse through the Sunday flyers circling items that are on sale and you have a coupon for. 3. Go to the Coupon Matchup sites to see what good deals are available at the store. 4. Go to Forums like The Krazy Koupon Lady Brag Lounge to see what deals other shoppers have found. 5. Write a detailed list including the $ coupons you want to use, gather coupons, grab your loyalty card and wallet and go shopping.

Store Coupon Policy Kroger doubles all coupons up to $1.00 .75/1 becomes $1.50/1! Kroger digital coupons and store coupons DO NOT DOUBLE Download the Kroger app to load coupons instantly

The most money can be saved on Catalinas During Kroger Mega Sales there are tons of Catalina opportunities Use one Catalina to pay for next transaction! (Roll) Check out Kroger Krazys Mega Sale

T1: 2 Green Giant chips 2 Chex Mix 2 Fiber One 80 cereal One Golden Grahams Cereal 2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix 2 Gerber Graduates Cups on Closeout (3.50) .85/1 GG cereal .72/2 Betty Crocker .75/1 Fiber One cereal $2/1 Gerber Graduates sippy cup .60/1 Chex .60/1 Green Giant Chips Total 11.77 + 10 OYNO (in two $5 increments) T2: 9 Totinos Pizzas 1 Green Giant chips 1 Almond Joy (to reach $10) $1/3 Totinos .60/1 Green Giant chips -10 OYNO Total:.39 + $10 OYNO T3: 6 Progresso Soup 2 Betty Crocker cake mix 1 Chex Mix 1 Green Giant Chips same coupons as above + .50/2 Progresso Soup $10 OYNO Total: 0.00 + $10 OYNO

The best place to coupon for beauty, personal hygiene, and snacks! (IMO) Scan your CVS Extra Care Card at the Magic Coupon Machine for coupons each week! Watch your email for in-store % off coupons Check each week for Extra Care Bucks sale deals to maximize savings THEY DO NOT EXPIRE!! Check out which coupons YOU get and see which deals fit with your coupons!

Ideal CVS Stack to Save $$ CVS Coupon from Magic Coupon Machine + Manufacturer Coupon + Dollars off CVS Coupon (e.g. $3/$15) + % off CVS Coupon (e.g. 25% off non-sale items)+ Items generate ECBs + Pay with ECBs (paying with ECB and earning ECB is called rolling) + Ibotta or Smartphone stack MIR

Shopping Trip My total OOP (Out of Pocket) was $.76 + $8ECB for Next Week! Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health, get $4ECB Limit 2 ($4.99) (2) $1.10/1 Crest Pro-Health (1) $10/1 Full-size Dermasilk Product ($9.99) (2) $4/1 U by Kotex Product (5.99) (1) $3/2 CVS coupon Kotex Products (1) $3/$8 CVS Oral Care Purchase $5 ECB from Last Week Total $31.95 Coupon Total $31.19

An example of an awesome Target stack: Buy 2 Banana Boat Kids 8 oz Sunscreen 50 ($6.49) = $12.98 -$2/2 Banana Boat Kids Sunscreens 4 oz+ Target Coupon x6/16 (store coupon) -.54 (use 5% off Banana Boat Kids Target Cartwheel x6/1 (% taken after TQ)(store rewards) -$3.25 off when you buy any TWO (2) Banana Boat Sun Care Products 3oz + HERE (manufacturer coupon) = $7.19 OOP - $5 Gift Card Back for buying 2 = $2.19 for 2 or $1.10 each after coupons & gift card Submit for .75 iBotta rebate (smartphone app) -.14 2% (credit card rewards) =$1.30 total! That is like scoring each sunscreen for .65! (regularly $6.49)

Shopping Trip Walmart paid me $2.50 to purchase these items! This was 1 transaction.

Start Small! Start with one Store Research! Breathe and Enjoy Saving $$