Welcome to Day 3 of Coupon Class ~ We are moving on! Yesterday, you learned where to find coupons. There really are some exciting places to find them if you look around. You can also ask friends and neighbors for their extra coupons if they don’t want them. I have several neighbors that bring me their coupons all the time. It is another great way to gain extra coupons. Today we will discuss How to use the coupon along with some other helpful tips that I want you to understand. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see who the winner was for yesterday of the 5 Save $1.00/1 Firefly coupons….Let’s get going!
Yesterday’s SSFAM Fun Coupon Activity was to locate a current store sales flyer and Coupon Policy and here is why. Anytime you need to purchase grocery, you should always check your stores sales flyer for sales and deals. This should be a cheat sheet for your grocery shopping. Look for items that are on sale based on the coupons you have to use with them. Sometimes you may find extra deals right in the store with coupon peelies right on them just like the one I found in Walmart on Presto Pasta. Go here to view. Start creating a list of the items that you see in the sales ad along with the coupons that you have. You will begin to start seeing what the items are that are on sale versus what coupons you have. Each week that there are coupons in your Sunday Newspaper, I would suggest that you purchase the amount of papers per family members in your household. No matter if you think the coupons are good for the week or not because you never know when there is going to be a sale. If there is only one person in your household, always purchase 2 papers for the Buy One Get One Deals. Some stores will allow you to use 2 coupons versus just one.
And now a few Coupon Policy Words from the blog owner:
For any store that you shop in where they accept coupons you should find out what is their coupon policy or have a copy with you. You can carry the policy in a Coupon Binder/Folder or a Coupon Hand Holder. Read through the policy for understanding. If you get confused about something that it says, just ask the store manager or send me an email at: simplesavingsforatlmoms@yahoo.com and I will help you. You should be able to find the Coupon Policy on the website of the store. You can also come to my blog and scroll down the right hand column and look for the words, “Coupon Policies” click on the store name.
Why use a Coupon Database?
If you see a deal posted on my blog or any Social Media Network and not sure on where the insert is for the coupon, you want to search the Coupon Database or just perform a general Google dot com search. You can find my Coupon Database by scrolling down the right hand column right under “Coupon Policies.” Click here now on my blog and test it out for yourself. Try searching for “Tide.” Do you see the many choices? Now look at the “Source” column and it will tell you where you could locate the coupon. Some Sources you may see are Kroger Digital Coupons {Go to Kroger.com coupon database} or RP 10|12|14 and you want to go to your Red Plum coupon insert with the date of 10|12|14. If you see RP 10|12|14 R, that R means that it is a Regional Coupon. It could be anywhere and not in your state. You can locate the date of your inserts by looking on the spine or side of the insert. It is in very small print. Make the Coupon Database one of your best friends.
What does this mean ~ It is simply Coupon Lingo!
Say what? You mean I have to learn another language. Yes! Coupon Lingo is what it is and understanding the meanings can be helpful in understanding what another couponer is referring to. View some of the Coupon Lingo abbreviations below:
How to use your Coupons?
Now you understand where to get the coupons, how to read the coupon, the 2nd Coupon language, Why you need a coupon policy, how to search a coupon database now let’s get to an example of how to use these wonderful pieces of paper!!! Let me give you a scenario.
Kraft Shredded Cheese
Sale = BOGO $1.99 in Publix!
Each bag {$1.99 divided by 2} = $0.99 each bag
Coupon Database Search Reveals = Coupon Source SS 9|14|14 Kraft Shredded Cheese Save $1.00/1 {$1.00 off 1 bag} MF coupon
Leaving your OOP = Absolutely nothing and you are provided overage of one penny {-$0.01} You are now doing a happy dance and telling everyone. {This is an Extreme Coupon Scenario} Now when prices are this low, you can stock up!
Other Helpful Scenario Tips:
* In Publix, even if there is a BOGO sale, each item is considered a separate sale item and you can use 2 coupons instead of just one. Oh yeah! Even more Savings.
* Always check the Publix Green Advantage Store Sales Flyer and Purple Beauty and Health Store Sales Flyer for Publix Store Coupons. {You can locate the Publix store sales flyers either at the front of the store on the information carousel or ask at Customer Service). If you find a Store Coupon or a Competitor coupon that your store accepts, you can add these two coupons together for even more savings. For example, my store accepts Target and Kroger competitor coupons. You should ask your store or look for poster if it is a Publix store in the front store window that list the competitors they accept. Not all stores accept competitor coupons.
* When prices are very low, you need to stock up on those items! You determine how much you need to get. Some couponers buy enough for 3 months and I usually purchase for 6 months. You can start to keep your own Price comparison log {when prices are their lowest after using coupons on products}. If there are items that you can freeze, do this because this will help you with future meal planning needs.
Winner of 5 Firefly Save $1.00 off any Firefly product MF coupons is Kia!!!! Wooohooo! Be sure to email me Kia: simplesavingsforatlmoms@yahoo.com with your name and address for immediate shipment. Congratulations and thanks everyone who entered!!!
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Next SSFAM Coupon Fun Activity | Giveaway:
Type in the names Milk, Sara Lee, Axe in my Coupon Database and just choose one of the items and tell me what sources did you find where coupons can be located. Enter your response in the comments below for a chance to win 2 Target It’s Savings Season Booklets of Over $20 in Target Coupons. Winner will be announced in the a.m.
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mentioned above are based on some experiences of the blog owner.
I found that there is/was a coupon for Sara Lee premium meat for 1.00 off 1 either a pound of meat from the deli or 1 package. The source was coupons.com that says expiration varies and one on the saraleedeli.com website which is also for a 1.00 and the expiration for that one varies. #SSFAMCouponClass
Fantastic and you are correct!
I found Axe daily fragrance for $1/1. The source was Kroger Digital coupons that expires 12/31/14. There were many others such as RP, coupons.com, and Walgreens, some which had a higher value. Thank you I will be checking this often. #SSFAM couponclass.
Excellent Kia!!!!!!