Kristine presents a couponing basics class covering several topics: - Plan meals and shopping around sales, not just your needs. Stock up on sale items you'll use. - "Extreme Couponing" shows are staged. Most savings come from planning, not extreme deals. - Learn about stockpiling vs hoarding, different coupon types, organization, store policies, matchups, and smartphone apps to maximize savings. With practice, many brand name items can be purchased very cheaply or free through couponing.

1. Kristine presents
Couponing 101:
Couponing Basics

2. Change How You Buy
• Hmmm….
• Buy things when they
are on sale, not when
you need them
• Stock up on items you
know you will use
• Plan meals around
what is on sale
• Did I mention, plan??

3. The “Extreme
Couponing” Show….
….is staged
Most Things Are… Sorry….

4. Get another email
address
You can set up filters in gmail to
put emails in a separate folder

5. Topics
o Stockpiling vs. Hoarding
o Where to Find Coupons
o Coupon Organization
o Do’s and Don’ts of Couponing
o Understanding Coupon Wording
o Planning With Coupons
o Store Coupon Policies
o Steps to Make a Shopping List
o Photos of my shopping trips
o Tips for Shopping This Week

6. Stockpiling Vs. Hoarding
Stockpiling
• Goal is to use coupons
on sale items and stock
up during that time.
• How many people are in
my family?
• How much of this product
does my family go
through?
• How much space do I
have to totally commit to
stockpiling?
Hoarding
• Goal is to get as many
products as you can
regardless if you need
them or not.
• You have tons of
something that you do not
need but you continue to
accumulate more.

8. Things You Will Never Pay
For Again…
Brand Name!
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Shampoo
• Razors
• Toothbrushes
• Shave Cream
• Dish Soap/Hand Soap
• Baby Wipes
• Condiments
• Cleaning Supplies
• Cat treats lol
• Cereal
…or at least very little…

9. What are Coupons?
A voucher entitling the holder to a
discount off a particular product.

10. Types of Coupons
• Manufacturer’s Coupons
• Store Coupons

11. Types of Coupons
• Tear Pads
• Blinkies

12. Types of Coupons
• Peelies
• Catalinas

13. Types of Coupons
• Register Rewards

14. Where to find coupons
• Newspaper Columbus Dispatch

15. Where to find coupons
• Magazines

16. Where to find coupons
• Online
– Manufacturer’s Websites
– Facebook
– Coupons.com
– Redplum.com
– Smartsource.com
– Target.com
- Swap with Friends
- Coupon Clipping Service

17. IBotta

18. ShopKick

19. Where to find Available Coupons
(these are direct links to coupons)

20. Where to find coupons
• Neighbors
• Freecycle
• Craigslist
• Mobile Coupons
• Twitter!
• @Hunt4Freebies

21. Even if you don’t think you
might need the item, save
the coupon!
•Donate to Others
•Give to Family
•Print When Available! Only 2 prints and
coupons are limited!
•Might end up being a MM!

22. Coupon Organization
• Envelope • Organizer

23. Coupon Organization
• File Box • Coupon Binder

24. I write the date on the
front of my coupon insert
Only clip when needed!
+I might miss some good clearance
deals but I save a lot of time clipping

25. Do’s of Couponing
Coupon Etiquette
• Have coupons organized before
checkout (free items at end)
• Be polite!
• Keep coupon policy!

26. Do’s of Couponing
• Ask for a raincheck

27. Don’ts of Couponing
Do not photocopy
printable coupons
(Coupon Fraud)
• Facebook
• Manufacturers’
Websites

28. Don’ts of Couponing
• Do not be rude to others
• Do not be a shelf clearer!

29. Don’ts of Couponing
• Do not use expired coupons
• Do not steal coupon inserts

30. Confusing
Acronyms, Explained
• RP = Red Plum
• SS = Smart Source
• PG = Procter & Gamble Insert
• SS 2 R = There were 2 Smart Source Inserts;
look for #2/2; coupon is regional
• MQ or MFC = Manufacturer Coupon
• ECB = (CVS) Extra Care Bucks
• TMQ = Target Manufacturer Coupon
• OOP = Out of Pocket
• MM = MONEY MAKER YEA!!
• So = “SS 5/19 R”= Coupon is located in May
19th Smart Source, and was regional

31. Understanding Coupon
Wording
Limit One (MFC) Coupon Per
Purchase
You CANNOT use 2
coupons on 1 item
• You CAN use 1
coupon per item

32. Understanding Coupon
Wording
• Limit 1 Coupon Per Transaction
Per transaction = Per Checkout at
register
Limit 1 Coupon Per Purchase
This just means PER ITEM

33. Understanding Coupon
Wording
• Limit one coupon per
person/customer/household.
You can only use one of these coupons.

34. Understanding Coupon
Wording
• Limit of 4 like coupons in the same
transaction
This means you can only purchase and use
up to 4 of the same coupon in one
transaction. If you plan to purchase more
than 4 you will have to make two separate
transactions.

35. Understanding Coupon
Wording
• X dollars off of X
items / multiple
items
$3.00 off any (2)
Clearasil Products
As long as you buy in
multiples of 2, you
may use multiple
coupons

36. Understanding Coupon
Wording
On the purchase of any (1) Sensitive
Shave Gel (EXCLUDES 2.75 oz.)
• Size Restrictions

37. Understanding Coupon
Wording
• Size Restriction
– On any (1) Listerine
Zero Mouthwash 500
mL or larger

38. Plan With Coupons
Rules of Thumb:
 You cannot stack manufacturer coupons anywhere
 Many stores will not allow a coupon on the Free item in a
BOGO sale
 All stores have register line limits, keep it to a reasonable
number of items per transaction or break the transaction
up into multiple transactions.
 Some stores have limits on the number of coupons in a
transaction. Don’t be afraid to break up your purchases
into smaller transactions to stay within the store’s
coupon policy.
Essentially: KNOW YOUR STORE’S
POLICY

39. How Many Coupons Can I
Use?
• “Stacking” is using multiple coupons on one item
• Only ONE of each of the following is allowed:
Manufacturer’s Coupon
Store Coupon
Rebate (MIR)
• These can be combined:
Smartphone app (such as Ibotta, Shopkick)
Credit Card Rewards
Additional Store Reward Program (Such as
Target Cartwheel)

40. Where to Find Matchups
• Kroger* (www.krogerkrazy.com)
• CVS (www.wildforcvs.com)
• Target (www.totallytarget.com
• Walgreens (www.wildforwags.com)
• Meijer (www.meijermadness.com)
• Walmart (www.Iheartthemart.com) * Walmart is not fun but allows
overage
TheKrazyCouponLady.com
DealSeekingMom.com*
PassionForSavings.com
MyFrugalAdventures.com
Hip2Save.com
WheelNDealMama.com
*These bloggers are located in the Columbus area – Prices tend to be more accurate!

43. Plan With Coupons / Coupon
Matchups
• Product: Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese
• Price: Price on sale is $2.50
• Insert: This is where you will find the coupon. The SS
stands for Smart Source and you can find it in the May
22nd, 2011 insert.
• Expiration Date: This is the date the coupon expires.
• Price after coupon: This is the price you will pay after
coupon

44. Plan With Coupons / Coupon
Matchups
• An example with a printable coupon:
• Product: San Giorgio Pasta
• Price: Price on sale is $1.00
• Printable Coupon: This is a coupon you will print online.
• Price after coupon: This is the price you will pay after coupon

45. A Sample Matchup
• CVS Deal Idea thru 5/18
Buy (2) M&M’s Bonus Size 9.9-14 oz 2/$5
-$0.50/2 M&M’s CVS Coupon OR
-$2/2 M&M’s CVS Coupon from Red Machine
AND
-$1.50/2 M&M’s Brand Chocolate Candies, exp.
6/9/13 (RP 04/28/13)
Final Price= as low as $0.75 each (from
$2.50)

46. Plan With Coupons
Remember:
Almost every item will go on sale every 6-
8 weeks or 12 weeks at the most

47. Steps to Make a Shopping List
1. Have your coupons organized.
2. Browse through the Sunday flyers circling items
that are on sale and you have a coupon for.
3. Go to the Coupon Matchup sites to see what good
deals are available at the store.
4. Go to Forums like The Krazy Koupon Lady Brag
Lounge to see what deals other shoppers have
found.
5. Write a detailed list including the $ coupons you
want to use, gather coupons, grab your loyalty
card and wallet and go shopping.

49. Store Coupon Policy
Kroger doubles all coupons up to $1.00
.75/1 becomes $1.50/1!
Kroger digital coupons and store
coupons DO NOT DOUBLE
Download the Kroger app to load
coupons instantly

50. The most money can be
saved on Catalinas
During Kroger “Mega Sales” there are
tons of Catalina opportunities
Use one Catalina to pay for next
transaction! (Roll)
Check out Kroger Krazy’s Mega Sale

53. • T1:
• 2 Green Giant chips
• 2 Chex Mix
2 Fiber One 80 cereal
One Golden Grahams Cereal
2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix
2 Gerber Graduates Cups on Closeout (3.50)
• .85/1 GG cereal
.72/2 Betty Crocker
.75/1 Fiber One cereal
$2/1 Gerber Graduates sippy cup
.60/1 Chex
.60/1 Green Giant Chips
• Total 11.77
+ 10 OYNO (in two $5 increments)
• T2:
• 9 Totinos Pizzas
1 Green Giant chips
1 Almond Joy (to reach $10)
• $1/3 Totinos
.60/1 Green Giant chips
-10 OYNO
• Total:.39
• + $10 OYNO
• T3:
• 6 Progresso Soup
2 Betty Crocker cake mix
1 Chex Mix
1 Green Giant Chips
• same coupons as above +
.50/2 Progresso Soup
• $10 OYNO
• Total: 0.00
• + $10 OYNO

54. The best place to coupon for beauty, personal
hygiene, and snacks! (IMO)
•Scan your CVS Extra Care Card at the “Magic Coupon
Machine” for coupons each week!
•Watch your email for in-store % off coupons
•Check each week for Extra Care Bucks sale deals to
maximize savings –THEY DO NOT EXPIRE!!
Check out which coupons
YOU get and see which deals
fit with your coupons!

55. Ideal CVS Stack to Save
$$
• CVS Coupon from Magic Coupon Machine +
• Manufacturer Coupon +
• “Dollars off” CVS Coupon (e.g. $3/$15) +
• “% off” CVS Coupon (e.g. 25% off non-sale
items)+
• Items generate ECB’s +
• Pay with ECB’s (paying with ECB and
earning ECB is called “rolling”) +
• Ibotta or Smartphone stack
• MIR

56. Shopping Trip
My total OOP (Out of
Pocket) was $.76 +
$8ECB for Next Week!
• Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health, get
$4ECB Limit 2 ($4.99)
• (2) $1.10/1 Crest Pro-Health
• (1) $10/1 Full-size Dermasilk
Product ($9.99)
• (2) $4/1 U by Kotex Product
(5.99)
• (1) $3/2 CVS coupon Kotex
Products
• (1) $3/$8 CVS Oral Care
Purchase
• $5 ECB from Last Week
• Total $31.95
• Coupon Total $31.19

59. An example of an
awesome Target stack:
• Buy 2 Banana Boat Kids 8 oz Sunscreen 50 ($6.49) = $12.98
-$2/2 Banana Boat Kids Sunscreens 4 oz+ Target Coupon x6/16
(store coupon)
•
-.54 (use 5% off Banana Boat Kids Target Cartwheel x6/1 (% taken
after TQ)(store rewards)
•
-$3.25 off when you buy any TWO (2) Banana Boat® Sun Care
Products 3oz + HERE (manufacturer coupon)
= $7.19 OOP - $5 Gift Card Back for buying 2
= $2.19 for 2 or $1.10 each after coupons & gift card
• Submit for .75 iBotta rebate (smartphone app)
• -.14 2% (credit card rewards)
• =$1.30 total! That is like scoring each sunscreen for .65! (regularly
$6.49)

60. Shopping Trip
Walmart paid me $2.50 to purchase these
items! This was 1 transaction.

61. Start Small!
Start with one Store
Research!
Breathe and Enjoy Saving $$