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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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Last week I shared two options of how to organize coupons that required the least amount of time. Today I’m detailing two other options that get increasingly more organized but also more time consuming. Organization is really something that is different for every person so these are just ideas.  I’ve seen lots of variations off […]

    Couponing can be very overwhelming and the number one reason for that is generally the way that you pick to organize your coupons.  So we are going to spend a few days going over a few options to organize things more efficiently and cut down on your time spent clipping and saving. Watch below to […]

      Come Krogering With Me

      on 7.27.2010 at 9:43am
      126 Comments

      A Guide to Shopping at Kroger Many of you ask if I will go to the store with you.  That’s not really an option unless you want my three kids to go too.  So let’s head to the store through video.  This is the first of many store specific videos I’ll be adding. Give me […]

        How to Reduce Time Spent Couponing Many people say couponing is not worth the money you save because it takes so much time. Using coupons can take a lot of time, but  it doesn’t have to.  The amount of time it takes is really up to you. Limit Deal Finding Time Your time is valuable, […]

          One of the most common questions and frustrations in couponing is “missing coupons”.  I will tell you that there is a coupon in a certain insert and you search through the insert 14 times.  It’s just not there! Why? Manufacturer’s think of coupons as part of their advertising budget.  They have areas that they want […]

            There are lots of coupons that are sent directly from stores or manufacturers to our homes.  I know it can be frustrating to see these listed and not have them, so here are a few tips of how to increase your mailbox coupon stash. Sign up for online samples. Many samples also come with coupons, […]

              Using A Buy Price List

              on 2.19.2010 at 9:32pm
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              Using a Buy Price List I posted this a year ago yesterday, but  after seeing the video below I thought maybe it was time to re-feature this helpful tool. One of the biggest parts to saving on groceries is to know what a stock up price is for the products you buy. Prices for each […]

                Over one quarter of my email is from readers that have problems printing coupons from one of the big coupons sites or from direct links to coupons on manufacturer’s sites.  Sadly there is not one answer than fix everyone’s problems.  Here are some tips to try to help though. For more answers to common coupon […]

                  Spotting Coupon Fraud

                  on 1.5.2010 at 12:32pm
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                  There are lots of coupons out on the internet that aren’t “good” coupons.  There are also lots of ways to misuse a coupon. To see the complete Southern Savers database of good coupons go here. Here are a few rules to help you stay on the right path in couponing: -Always follow the words on […]

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