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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • 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 now have covered all of the basic steps to getting started couponing. The goal is to save at least 50%, but some folks still have trouble being able to save that much. I often get e-mails from users who feel frustrated in the beginning because they don’t feel like their savings are adding up. […]

    [pinit] Now that you are starting to compile coupons, you need to organize them. There are some really simple ways to organize them and some more complicated ways. Obviously the more complicated, the more time it will take. You can try different methods to see what works best for you. File Folder This is the […]

      Earlier we went over the best sources for coupons. I wanted to share an additional (free) resource with you! You can sign up for the New Coupon Advisory. This is a newsletter I send out Monday through Friday with all the printable coupons we found that day! This is a great way to see all […]

        Now that we know to only buy what is on sale and to stock up for 6 weeks, we are ready for coupons! Shopping sales will save you a lot of money, but using coupons allows you to save even more.  Keep in mind, if you don’t have the time for coupons one week you […]

          Earlier, we talked about sales cycles and stocking up for 6 weeks worth. While this works great for most items, there are some items that do not follow this traditional cycle.  You really already know most of these items, but just so you don’t come back and yell at me that your peeps are never […]

            We have covered only buying what is on sale.  Once we spot the great sale, the other side of equation is that we need to buy enough of that sale item to last until we see the sale again. This is where most people start envisioning bomb shelters filled with food and never parking the […]

              We have went over how to use the Buy Price List and weekly Ads on Southern Savers. I know that some of you really like holding and looking at a paper grocery ad.  If you that person, here are the best ways to filter out the items that are actually deals. Only Look At The […]

                When I am around town I always seem to run into people that come up and say hi, and then guiltily confess that they just can’t figure out the coupon thing.   I’ve had others attend numerous workshops and yet come away feeling incredibly overwhelmed.  So for the next few days we are going to break […]

                  I’ve been at this coupon thing for almost 7 years now.  However, I confess that in all that time I still haven’t figured out the best way to organize things.  When we moved a little while ago it meant tackling the beast head on.  Sadly in packing things up I found two trash bags full […]

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