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Welcome to the start of online coupon classes here at SSFAM! Are you glad that you made it?
You will learn or refresh your knowledge about the couponing process and continue to work on your savings goals. Be sure to comment below and feel free to comment to others.
If you have not signed up for the classes and wish to receive a class folder, be sure to go here and request your folder or sign up for the course. The online classes here at SSFAM are completely FREE! There are special giveaways for those who have signed up for the course.
Topic for the day:
{Basic myths/statistics about couponing}
ΒMyth#1: Couponing takes too much time!
ΒMyth #2: Healthy people can’t coupon and find Healthy Foods?
ΒMyth #3: Couponers are hoarders.
Myth #4: You canβt save a lot
by using coupons.
by using coupons.
Common Coupon Statistics:
Marketers distributed over 305 billion coupons in the year of 2011
92.5 million adult Internet users will use online coupons in 2012
Every hour spent couponing in 2011 is worth an estimated $100
Moms are twice as likely to seach for coupons online as other categories of women.
My answer to the Myths above:
Couponing is a dedication to savings for yourself, family, charity organization in need, etc. If you determine how much time you want to spend with clipping or sorting your coupons, you may not miss the time. I usually sort my coupon inserts when I receive them and when I plan for my shopping trips, I search my coupon database here at SSFAM and then pull the coupons needed. I spend 1 hour doing this process while watching one of my favorite T.V. programs or listening to some of my favorite music artist. Keep in mind that every coupon that you use is $avings in your pocket. You can use these savings on other areas of interest that you find most important.
I am not a hoarder and store most of my products in my pantry and bathroom areas. If you find that you are purchasing more products that are needed, consider a charitable organization that you would really like to donate to or a friend who is in need or a special church that helps others.
Individuals who are health conscious can find coupons at Whole Foods, Toms and other companies to eat healthy foods. Kroger offers healthy food along with Publix and Target and you may think of others. Begin to look for these coupons in their store circulars or sign up for their emails by going directly to their website.
I have hit my target for my yearly savings with both Kroger and CVS. At Kroger, I saved over $1,000 this year in groceries which was my goal and at CVS, I saved over $500.00.
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Question: What are your thoughts about the above myths? Have you heard these myths before? What are your savings goals for groceries for 2013?
Happy Couponing,
Quida
I have definitely heard all of these myths before. When I have tried couponing previously, it took up way too much time, but I might not have been doing it correctly. (That's why I signed up for the class!) I suppose practice makes perfect π
People always say it is too time consuming, and you can never find coupons for things you will use. I actually took a friend to the store with me so she could see what I was buying and how much I saved. Needless to say she now uses coupons. LOL
LOL! I believe that once your friend saw that price go down and all the wonderful products you were able to purchase using coupons was a great way for her to know that it is possible for her too. Wonderful and I love it! ~ Quida
People always say it is too time consuming, and you can never find coupons for things you will use. I actually took a friend to the store with me so she could see what I was buying and how much I saved. Needless to say she now uses coupons. LOL
Last week was my first week couponing. I saved over $60 with coupons! My total grocery bill was still $250, but i was so excited! I hope to save $100 on my next shopping trip!
Woohoo Jennifer! This is great. It was nice seeing that price go down at the register right? I love it to. I am so happy for you. Use those coupons especially when there is a great sale. π ~ Quida
I agree that couponing is worth it. We coupon so we can take our 4 kids to the movies once a month. With coupons and sales I'm saving at least $60 off what would be a $300 grocery bill. I'd like to become more efficient in my organization and spending. Thank you.
This is definitely a great way to show your kids how and where to save Janelle. Saving $60 is fantastic and as you learn more tips to help you on your grocery bill savings Janelle, you will get better. π
I totally agree with you. Up here (in BC, Canada) we don't get much opportunity for the double/triple stuff, but I've saved so much over the years – especially when my boys were babies, just by using coupons. And it didn't take a ton of time at all. It was so worth it – and the astonished eyes of those in line behind me made it worthwhile, too. π
I'm stopping by to welcome you to the Biannual Blogathon Bash ( http://www.biannualblogathonbash.com/the-blogathon/sign-up/ ). You signed up recently and I just wanted to say hello and that we're glad you're joining us. See you in January! (when I expect you'll get a ton of stuff done!)
Thank you for sharing your wonderful story on savings with coupons. I will definitely see you at the Biannual Blogathon Bash!
I love to de-bunk myths, don't you?! That is the biggest complaint I hear… couponing takes too much time. If they only knew!!
Dawn from WithaSideofThriftiness.com
And, coming soon… "Celebrate the Bump!"
Yes Dawn I definitely do. π Some would be surprised at what can be saved. π
I've heard all those myths! I've also heard people say they only buy staples like flour, sugar, milk. I have used coupons on all those things, store coupons. I haven't set a goal yet, but I'm going to! Thanks!
I have used coupons on all those items too Terri. Be sure to set your goals and go for it. π
I would love to save $50 a week from using coupons…. that would cut our grocery bill in half
Sherri Lewis
Yes that would Sherri and that is a great goal too. π
I'm really interested on how to use coupons, because I spend way to much money a month on groceries for just myself and two kids.. I would like to atleast save 300 a month on food..The average I spend a month is 650
Wonderful goals Julie and it is definitely possible. Stick around and learn some great techniques to use. π
I sure will, thank you !
You are welcome Julie. π
I have been told that using coupons take to much time and their really not worth it…
Yes, I have heard that too Julie. What a myth and I am living proof. π