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Extreme Couponing in the Real World
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How Much Do YOU Spend?
According to the USDA, the average US family of four spends $771/month on a modest month. This means choosing store brand products and sticking to a list. More liberal spending plan, they are spending $994/month. If the family includes teenagers, the price goes up to $1,100 +
How much do you spend? Do you even know?
$$$ Grocery Savings $$$
Grocery Store is the one store we have to shop at.
There is no magic number. Whatever works for YOUR family!
For every hour clipping coupons, shopping, unpacking = $25/hour of savings.
Buy the best quality products at the lowest prices!
Save where you can, so you can spend where you want!
Top Reasons People Don’t Use Coupons
Too much time Remembering to use coupons Juggling coupons at grocery store No coupons for products I use Coupons aren’t worth the time Embarrassed to use coupons Private brands are less expensive
without the work
Grocery Budget
Set a Monthly Budget for grocery Budget will be different for every family Doesn’t work, try a different amount The longer you coupon the less your
budget due to stockpiling If you are saving money that you
weren’t before, it IS working for you. Cash Envelope System
Use Coupons With Purpose
Don’t just use a coupon because you have one.
Combine with a store sale, store coupon, rebates, or other promotions to maximize savings.
Stockpile your most used items at the rock bottom price.
Stock Up Prices
Shopper A: Buys a box of cereal at $4 a box each week for $24 total.
Shopper B: Buys 6 boxes of cereal at the rock bottom price of $1.25 and pays only $7.50.
Shopper B saved $16.50 by stocking up!
Stockpiling
Why Stockpile? Have needed items on
hand Will spend less buying it
when at lowest price Less trips to grocery
storeWhen to Stockpile? Sale cycles every 12
weeks Holiday/Seasonal Sales Spreadsheet/Grocery
Price book
What to Stockpile?
Items you use on regular basis
Ingredients for recipes in your main rotation
Item you will need in future
Seasonal/Holiday Items Convenience items to
have on hand for easy meals
Cleaning Supplies/Toiletries/Paper Products
Items you can donate
My Stock up Prices
FREE ITEMS Band Aids Cough Drops Deodorant Shampoo/
Conditioner Toothpaste Toothbrush Razors
Milk - $1.99 Eggs - $0.88 Shredded Cheese -
$1.50 Sour Cream – <$0.50 Cereal - $1.25 Cereal Bars - $1 Oatmeal – <$0.50 Bread - <$0.99 Dish Liquid - $0.25 Pasta/Sauce - $1
Coupon Basics
Couponing Terms & Abbreviations Where to Find Coupons Coupon Fine Print Types of Coupons Store Policies Organization
B1G1 w/$1/1 q (3-1SS) & $1/2 IVC, earn RR, submit MIR (YMMV)
Confused?
Common Coupon Terms
B1G1 = Buy 1, Get 1 ECB = Extra Care
Bucks (CVS) SS = Smart Source
Insert RP = Red Plum Insert GM = General Mills IP = Internet Printable RR = Register Rewards
MIR = Mail in Rebate FAR = FREE after
Rebate CAT = Catalina OOP = Out of Pocket WYB = When You
Buy YMMV = Your
Mileage May Vary
Find a complete terms list: http://bargainbriana.com/15-days-of-couponing-day-2-the-language-of-couponers-translated/
Where to Find Coupons?
Sunday Newspapers› Kokomo Tribune (less
coupons but includes Red Plum Inserts), Indianapolis Star (Larger selection – No Red Plum Inserts)
Internet Printables› Coupons.com› RedPlum.com› SmartSource.com
Magazines
In/On Packages In Free Samples Blinkies/Tearpads In Store Brochures Doctor’s Offices Recycle Bins Fairs, Festivals,
Conventions Facebook TwitterSearch for coupons in the Bargain Briana Coupon
Database: http://bargainbriana.com/coupon-database/
Sunday Insert Coupons
SS = Smart Source P&G = P&G Insert
Coupon Fine Print
One Coupon per Purchase/per Item Purchase› If you buy one bottle of shampoo, you can use one manufacturer’s coupon
for that bottle. If you have additional coupons, you have to buy another item to be able to use that coupon. You are not allowed to use two manufacturer’s coupon per item.
One Coupon per Customer/Family› This is rare but you will see this often on high value coupons.
One Coupon per Transaction› You are only allowed one coupon for this item for each transaction. This is
to try to limit how many you purchase in a transaction. So, just make a few transactions whether in one trip or multiple trips to get around this.
Do Not Double› Language on a coupon that does not allow doubling. However, if the
coupon starts with a 5 will double regardless (if the store allows doubles). If the coupon starts with a 9, it will not double.
Other Coupon Language/Exclusions› Valid only in certain states, stores, etc.
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eCoupons
Cellfire Kroger eCoupons Meijer mPerks Saving Star Shortcuts Upromise – Not take
off your bill but “deposited” into your Upromise account
Most cannot be stacked with paper coupons
Limited to how many coupons you can use
Convenience
Upromise
eCoupons › Activate each month
Link to Store Loyalty Cards› Earn money on selected purchases
› More ways to save!
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Coupon Organization
Filer Method File each week’s
insert in an accordian file
Only clip coupons when needed
http://bargainbriana.com/couponizer
CO
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ER I now use the filer method and supplement with the Couponizer.
Couponizer
Use in conjunction with the filing method
Great for “loose” coupons such as printables, home mailers, etc.
Easy to transport Durable Fits in medium size
purse
Store Policies
Know the coupon and policies of the stores you are shopping
Keep copy of the official coupon policy with you while shopping
Coupon Policies can change often so look for updates
Drug Store Game
Drug Stores such as CVS and Walgreens offer rich customer loyalty programs.
Stack coupons with Register Rewards/Extra Bucks to maximize your coupon
“Roll” Register Rewards and Extra Bucks to minimize your out of pocket costs
Stack with Store coupons
Drug Store Comparison
CVS (BB Preferred)Sunday – Saturday Ad Extra Care Bucks with
loyalty card Limits on ECBs Rewards Clip Free Coupons Stacking Allowed CRT = Customer Receipt
Tape Coupons Saving Star CVS Advisor/Surveys for
ECBs
WalgreensSunday – Saturday Ad Register Rewards Register Rewards are
limited per transaction
Stacking Allowed Weekly Ad Coupons IVC = Instant Value
Coupons Rebate Program
“Roll Extra Bucks” Transaction #1
› Buy (5) Honest Tea @ $1› Use (5) $1/1 Printable
Coupons from Recylebank› http://bargainbriana.com/recyclebank
› Pay $0 out of pocket
› Earn $2 Extra Bucks to use on next purchase!
Transaction #2› Buy (1) Refresh Tampons @
$6.79› Use $1/1 Printable Coupon› Use $2 Extra Bucks from
Transaction #1› Spend $3.79 out of pocket
› Earn $6.79 Extra Bucks to use on next purchase!
Grocery Store Comparison
KrogerThurs – Weds Ad Loyalty Card Doubles up to $0.50 Limits two identical
coupons for doubling Accepts Printable
› No Free Printable Product Coupons
eCoupons: Kroger, Cellfire, SavingStar
Fuel Rewards
Meijer Sunday – Saturday Ad
(Kokomo area)Thurs – Weds Ad (Indy) No loyalty card required Doubles up to $0.50 Limits two identical
coupons for doubling Accepts Printables Stacking Allowed Meijer Mealbox Coupons mPerks
Super Store Comparison
WalmartAds are sporadic Price Matching
(limits) No Doubling Accepts Printables Accepts Competitor
Coupons Accepts Catalinas
TargetSunday – Saturday Ad No doubling Stacking Allowed Accepts Printables Target Printable
Coupons Target Mobile
Coupons Buy X, Get GC
promotions
Courteous Couponing
Do unto others Do no clear shelves Coupon Ethically Use coupons as intended Keep calm HAVE FUN!
Put it all Together
Save Inserts on Sunday Go to BargainBriana.com
› Grocery lists for Aldi, CVS, Kmart, Kroger, Marsh, Meijer, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, and more!
Print List Clip & Print Coupons Go Shopping Save $$$$$
Meal Planning Resources
5dollardinners.com Onceamonthmom.com
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