A step by step guide to help
you get the most out of your coupons without adding a bunch of stress to your
life. We tell you what mistakes to avoid
and how to keep yourself motivated to save.
We offer time saving tips and tricks to get you from the clipping
through the checkout with ease. From
just buying what is on sale, all the way to stockpiling and getting "paid" to
shop.
Contents:
Who this book is for.
Why we wrote this book.
How we clip the stress out of couponing
Overview
Is it Worth It?
What you save in coupons, you spend in gas
There are never coupons for the things I buy
I hate shopping! I
just want to get in and out!
It's like throwing money away.
Avoiding Discouragement
Take one step at a time
Stay organized
Choose a simple system
Find a shopping buddy
Use kid power
Recommended Supplies
The one thing you should never leave without
A 3 ring binder
Coupons
Store Coupon Policies
Store ads
Where to Find Coupons
Push a little: Print from online
Push a little: Magazines
Go Extreme
Assemble Your Binder
Labeling
Opening and clipping with a paper cutter
Difference between Manufacturer's Coupon and Store Coupon Â
Don't go back to back
Read the fine print
Where to Find the Deals
Push it:Â Use an
app on your smart phone
Stacking
BOGO or B1G1
Understanding Register Rewards (RR)
Avoid this mistake
Out of Stock Merchandise (get rain checks)
Rebates
Money Makers
Understanding Sales Cycles
Great Websites to help you find deals
Getting Though the Checkout
Profile the cashier
Have coupons in hand.
Watch the register
The friendly cosmetics counter lady
What to do when you meet resistance
What is a stockpile and why do I need One?
How to find storage space
Creative ways to add more space
Not recommended
Let's Get Started!Â
Your first day
Your first week.
Week 2 and beyond:
Check your coupons.Â
What to do with expired coupons
Join coupon exchanges
Keep the Extreme in Your Couponing
It's about what is best for you and your family