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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RP = Red Plum
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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We are talking all things freezers for the next few weeks.  Last week I shared 6 reasons why I think having an extra freezer saves time and money.  This week I want share tips for the best way to freeze foods.  I think some of you will be amazed at what can be frozen. To [...]

Have a smartphone and want to know a great way to use it to maximize savings?? Shopkick is a FREE Android and iPhone app that gives you access to exclusive deals to stores like Best Buy, Target, Macy’s & Toys ‘R Us.   You load the app on your phone and then turn it on when [...]

  One of the biggest challenges to couponing can be storage.  We need to buy enough of a sale item to last the next 6 weeks, but that seems daunting when you have a small cabinet or a little fridge/freezer.   For the next few weeks we are going to talk about the value of freezer [...]

Couponing is fun and all, but many times the things that you really need you never have a coupon for.  The biggest of those items can be meat and produce.  When you watch “lovely” TV shows about couponing you’ll notice they never buy meat, it brings down your total savings and that’s just not fun…  [...]

I get asked a lot: “What about warehouse clubs?” I fight the urge to answer back with a quick “you aren’t saving anything”.  Personally I haven’t found much that makes the cost of a membership worth it.  The biggest reason being that you can’t use coupons at most warehouse clubs (BJ’s being the one exception). [...]

What does a stockpile look like? A big issue lately in “couponland” is arguments over how much is needed and when you just have too much.  Most of this has been brought on by the helpful folks at TLC. First do we need a stockpile?  Yes.  Our goal to save the most money on groceries [...]

Buying the things you need at the best price is the biggest way to save, but you can’t pass over how much more you could save if you have flexibility with what you purchase. We see most items come on sale every 6 weeks, but that doesn’t always mean your brand is one sale each [...]

One of the first things we need to figure out in saving money is what store in the best store to be shopping in.  Sadly many of us have grown up thinking that this is a big box supercenter.  It’s been a while since I did a comparison for you so I thought it about [...]

I’m excited to share with you guys a new opportunity to learn how to save money!!  Next week I’ll be attending a conference in New York and while I’m there I will be giving a 30 minute Extreme Couponing 101 session.  It will be all tips and tricks for savings in the grocery store.  The [...]

  If you are still trying to figure out how people that save a ton in the grocery store get all their coupons, well you can’t miss printable coupons! Printable coupons are everywhere and accepted at most major retailers.  Ask your local store if they have specific policies on printable coupons (ex. only two “like” [...]