The best way to find your coupons when you need them is to file them as soon as possible! I wrote about my coupon filing system, but you need to set-up your own unique system that will work for you. I find that if I file my coupons the day I receive them (in the mail, from the paper, from a friend) then I am more likely to be able to find the coupons I want. Sometimes I let […]

What do you do with your expired manufacturer’s coupons? Throw them away? Did you know that most oversea military bases have stores (called Commissaries) that accept expired manufacturer’s coupons? To find out more, visit the Overseas Coupon Program. I have not had any experience working with this organization, I simply wanted to pass along this link in case you are interested in contributing your expired coupons to military families.

If any of my readers are mailing their expired coupons […]

Wait – don’t throw away that box because there might be a coupon inside it! Another source of coupons is from product packaging. It could be the obvious peelie coupon on the outside of the package. Or it could be so obscure that you almost miss it – like the coupon inside a box of Cheerios for FREE Cheerios Snack Mix that Stephanie just found! So, grab your flashlight […]

I’ve been wondering all day what today’s coupon tip would be? My answer came from a great shopping trip I had at Walgreens and a lousy shopping trip I had at CVS. I was reminded that each store has it’s own coupon redemption policy, and that the policy is subject to change at any time.

I got some Jane cosmetics at Walgreens for a few pennies thanks to Money Saving Mom’s hot tip. When I asked the cashier if […]

Did you forget to use a coupon on your purchase? Did you forget to hand it to the cashier, or leave it at home? Your savings are not lost!!! I’ve done this many times and I have found that by returning to the store with my coupon, item purchased, and receipt, that the employee at Customer Service is always happy to take my coupon and give me my savings. Every store has a different policy, but since their job is […]

I used to think that those coupon code boxes were for the use of a very privileged few who received a coupon code as a part of a special promotion. Now I know that anyone can get a coupon code because they are widely shared across the internet. My favorite source for coupon codes is RetailMeNot.com. I always check it before making any online […]

This Coupon Tip is geared toward my new readers, but my returning readers may learn something new too. Here are a few tips on how you can get more coupons just be reading Freebies 4 Mom:

Coupon Giveaways
I love to give away coupons to moms who can use them. Because of the number of readers I have, it is easiest for me to give coupons away on a “first come first serve” basis. I try to update my posts as soon […]

Here’s an example of how to calculate unit prices and some recent lessons I’ve learned from my grocery shopping. Thanks to Amber for encouraging me to write more about unit prices. It is useful to calculate unit prices when you are comparing the prices of two or more products with different package sizes.

Store Brand Wins Again!
I always buy Quaker Oatmeal, and I didn’t even realize there was a store brand until last night. I can save $1.51 per container […]

Digital coupons are coming to a grocery store near you! It’s hard to say when, but grocery chains like Kroger and Giant Eagle are experimenting with this new type of coupon in specific markets. Instead of clipping or printing coupons, you will load them onto your store’s loyalty card from their website. The digital coupons are appealing because they save both the retailer and the consumer time and resources.

Why am I excited about trying the new digital coupons when they […]

What is a Catalina? A Catalina is a coupon that prints on a special Catalina printer at the cash register. When you make a purchase, some of the items that you buy will trigger the printing of a Catalina coupon for your next purchase. It could be a competitor’s brand, or a new product by the same manufacturer. Some Catalinas are simply advertisements, but others are for $ off your next purchase, and I once got one that had a […]