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Couponing
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- 2. Topics What isCouponing? Create a Shopping List Get Organized Weekly Coupon Maintenance
- 3. Topics Coupon Sources Record Keeping Economizing Couponing for Healthy Eating
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- 5. Read the SmallPrint Coupons can be tricky and cause confusion because of restrictions or limitations. Reviewing some of the small print and restrictions can help you avoid returned coupons. Expiration date: Once the coupon expires, it is usually void. Buy Item X to Get Item X Free: Buy a certain amount of items in order to receive item X for free Specific Item Coupon limitations The number of items you can purchase Number of coupons you can use per transaction Restrictions on products that are already on sale Note: Always check the store policies. Refer to the Store Policy Resource page.
- 6. Create a ShoppingList Start by listing your most frequently used items Arrange items by food department Take the various departments and put them in order according to grocery store layout and aisles Check your pantry to see what you already have Only use coupons on what you would normally buy If a coupon is going to expire and you won’t be using it, leave it in the store by the item for someone else
- 7. Get Organized Differentsystems Envelopes Expanding File or Wallet Index File Box Coupon Binder
- 8. Weekly Coupon Maintenance Three options for maintaining your coupon organizer By Expiration Date By Product Alphabetically
- 9. Coupon Sources Newspaper Store Circulars Sunday Newspaper Manager’s Special Local Newspaper Weekly Savings Direct Mail Store Kiosk Valpak Costco, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Websites Manufacturer Website Store Website Magazines
- 10. Record Keeping Keepyour Receipts For you record Returning product/item Create a Receipt Spreadsheet Spreadsheet should include the date, store name and location, total bill before discounts, tax, total bill after discounts, and total discount dollar amounts File your Receipts Receipts can be filed at the back of your coupon organizer or an envelope.
- 11. Economizing Buying in bulkcan be a money savings opportunity when the savvy shopper understands the advantages and disadvantages and makes good choices. Extra Storage Space. Create a space in your home needed to store items bought in bulk. Disadvantages. Companies try to promote unhealthy products via coupons and customers tend to buy items they don’t need.
- 12. Stacking Coupons Example: Here is how the deal works! Cereal (14 oz.) regular price = Buy 2 boxes of cereal on sale for $5.00 $3.25/box Store sale 2 boxes for $5.00 Less one box free -$2.50 Manufacturer’s coupon buy one get Less (.55 x2) -$1.10 one free. Less (.55 x2) -$1.10 Another manufacturer’s coupon $.55 You pay $ .30 off a box of cereal and the store doubles manufacturer’s coupon Yes, you pay only $.30 for two boxes under $.99 (print two coupons) of cereal that at regular price would have cost you $6.50! For a total savings of $6.20
- 13. Couponing for HealthyEating Small changes in your diet can result in healthier eating. Choose foods that are rich in vitamins and nutrients and low in sugar, sodium, fat, additives and preservatives. Many disease and allergies are the result of poor food choices. Smart couponing can be used for healthy eating or specialized diets.
- 14. Healthy Eating Be conscious of eating a healthy and balanced meal. Unhealthy eating habits can lead to various illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, among other illnesses. Make better-informed decisions about food and calorie. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is recommended (MyPyramid.com)
- 15. Online Resources Couponing www.coupons.com www.couponing101.com www.couponmom.com www.smartsource.com www.thekrazycouponlady.com www.valpak.com
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