I buy smaller packages of products when I can get a better unit price by using a coupon. Since I get double and triple coupons by shopping at Kroger, I am often able to get the smaller products at a significant savings.

Many people advocate buying in bulk at warehouse clubs to save money, but for most families it becomes a temptation to spend more money rather than an opportunity to save money. My family used to joke about not being […]

What do you do if the cashier won’t take your coupon? I thought I would share how I handle this situation, as it does occur occasionally for me since I use a lot of coupons. An important thing to remember is to always be polite. Cashiers are usually just trying to follow their store’s coupon redemption policy, and sometimes lack the necessary training to do this successfully.

Steps to Take When Your Coupon is Rejected:
1. Ask why the coupon you are […]

Liz inspired me for today’s coupon tip by e-mailing me the following:

I wanted to share my method for keeping a coupon filing system for manufacturer’s coupons to help you set-up or improve on your own system.

I have a “coupon tote” that I keep my coupon files in. The purpose of the tote is to hold not only my coupon files, but also hold all of my necessary tools for maintaining my coupon files. The tote is actually a scrapbooking tote, but works perfectly for the […]

During my focus on using coupons last year, I learned about “coupon stacking” and wanted to share what I’ve learned with you since I think it will be new information for some of you. Coupon stacking is the ability to use more than one coupon on one item purchased if your store’s policy allows it. Coupon stacking is a store-specific opportunity to save even more money, and get some things for free. Here’s a […]

I always check-out the mark-downs (also called clearance items or Manager’s Specials) when I go to the grocery or drug store to see what kind of good deals (and free stuff) I can get. I usually have my coupon file with me so that I can use a coupon if I have it (this gets me some free stuff). My friend, Georgia, even suggests asking for a mark-down on fresh products that are near their expiration date. Read Georgia’s story […]

I love printable coupons because they are easily accessible by everyone and FREE to print. Here’s a list of my 9 favorite printable coupons that you should be able to print right now:

Heather’s Top 9 Favorite Printable Coupons
1. Luvs $1.50 Coupon for Target (thanks Addie!)
2. Huggies $3 Coupon for Target (thanks Baby Cheapskate

Buying the Store Brand is a great way to save money if you are equally happy with the quality (or can accept it). But be careful not to get stuck on buying the Store Brand if you can get the Name Brand cheaper by taking advantage of using a coupon when the item is on sale!

I went to the store to buy a few things to pamper my husband with who has a bad cold. I was planning on buying […]

I used to not pay a lot of attention to the coupons you can gather while you are shopping at the grocery store. Now I am like a hawk, hunting down every coupon I can. Here are some things to look for to help you gather more coupons as you do your shopping:

1. Special Display – It pays to look at that special cardboard display they have set-up in the middle of a walkway or at the end of an […]

Wow! I didn’t realize that I had so much to tell you about using coupons with rebates – but don’t miss my giveaway at the bottom of this post for coupons + rebates for Purell Gentle Foam, Kraft LiveActive Cheese Snacks, Orajel, Minute Maid, and Glass Plus products.

Rebates are great to do if you are good about completing and submitting the required paperwork on time. Better yet, combine a coupon with the rebate and you will usually increase your savings. […]