Getting Started - STEP #1

STEP #1 - The Coupons!!!

Coupons are available for almost anything now days and are available through several different sources...Here are the most common:

1.  Sunday Newspaper or the Saturday "Early Edition" Newspaper -

Every week (except holiday wknds) there are anywhere from 1-5 coupon inserts on average.  These inserts mainly contain manufacture coupons that can be used at any store that allows coupon usage.  Some coupons however are "store specific" and will be labeled accordingly (IE Target, Walgreens, etc.).  You can subscribe to a local newspaper with delivery service or choose to purchase newspapers as you want from a store.  Personally I get 1 newspaper delivered and buy at least 5 extra newspapers from a dollar store nearby. 

2.  Internet Printable Coupons -

These are great!  They are free to print and only cost you paper/ink.  Usually are you allowed to print 1-2 coupons per computer.  These can be either manufacture or store specific coupons.

3.  Magazine Coupons -

Magazines often have coupons along with their advertisements.  One "coupon specific" magazine is called "All You".  This magazine is only available for purchase at Wal-Mart or through subscription only.  It contains multiple manufacture coupons per monthly issue and great money saving tips, recipes, and other helpful articles. 

4.  Store Coupons/Catalina’s/Digital coupons -

As stated early some stores have their own store specific coupons you can use and sometimes you can "stack the coupon" (Using a manufacture coupon with a store specific coupon on a single item).  Catalina’s are coupons that print out after you buy a product at the store, these are coupons that can be used on your next purchase at that store.  Digital coupons can be downloaded on a shopper's loyalty card (Ex: Kroger or Tom Thumb card) from websites.