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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 2, 2014 23:01:34 GMT
I used to, but got burned out (I wasn't extreme but I bought A LOT).. now it's all I can do to get to the store
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Post by Laura in OK on Jul 2, 2014 23:03:56 GMT
I never remember I have a coupon until it's expired. That's me! I have good intentions, but I never remember to grab them since I started putting my grocery list on my phone.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Jul 2, 2014 23:06:13 GMT
I'm checking out checkout51- not sure about it.
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jayfab
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Post by jayfab on Jul 2, 2014 23:12:39 GMT
Hardly ever use them anymore. We are eating pretty clean and hardly ever see coupons for what we eat.
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Jul 2, 2014 23:19:06 GMT
I save them from our Sunday paper. Most times I forget to actually cut them out. When I do remember to cut them out, then I forget to take them with me. I probably just need to forget about ever using them and just throw them out at the get go.
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Post by itschance on Jul 2, 2014 23:27:16 GMT
I have found certain coupons just by googling the product.
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Post by Erica on Jul 3, 2014 1:06:17 GMT
I try to. I always intend to.
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Post by LovMelrose on Jul 3, 2014 2:00:08 GMT
I do! I'm one of those crazy binder ladies but I don't do extreme couponing/stockpiling. Our stores don't double very often here. I haven't done much this summer and have to reorganize but I love coupons!
My favorite sites are hip2save.com and afullcup.com
When I first started years ago it was with an accordian coupon file. Then moved up to a checkbook file box that I used forever, and now the binder.
Good luck! Its addicting!
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Post by Ryann on Jul 3, 2014 2:08:42 GMT
I really wanted to, but I couldn't make it work where I live. None of our grocery stores double anymore and some don't take any coupons at all. Now I only shop one grocery store (Vons) and one club store (Costco) in addition to going to Dream Dinners once a month. If I happen upon a coupon I'll use it, but I don't search them out anymore.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jul 3, 2014 2:10:52 GMT
I use coupons. I tend to use restaurant, store coupons(hobby lobby, Michaels,kohls etc..), than anything else. I do use manufacturer/grocery coupons, if I find one for a regularly purchased item.
Many restaurants, ice cream shops, etc...have email list, clubs, etc...that send out coupons for stuff(free appetizer, buy one, get one free ,etc...)
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ravenmist23
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Post by ravenmist23 on Jul 3, 2014 2:36:56 GMT
I use a coupon book with dividers and just toss the thing into my purse and keep it there. When I go to the store, it's in there so it's just a matter of sorting through the coupons. I do occasionally clean it out which reminds me of what is there.
I also like The Krazy Koupon Lady website for printables.
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luciaz
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Post by luciaz on Jul 3, 2014 3:07:54 GMT
Dh does the grocery shopping and uses coupons. He is really good with money, paid off our house in less than 15 years, pays credit card bill in full each month and we are debt free. He is a financial counselor and loves what he does.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 3, 2014 4:04:01 GMT
I would use more if most of them weren't .50 off on 2 items. Items like Tide that aren't that cheap to begin with. To me it's like, why bother?
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Post by sincity2003 on Jul 3, 2014 15:14:41 GMT
I would use more if most of them weren't .50 off on 2 items. Items like Tide that aren't that cheap to begin with. To me it's like, why bother? You are correct that most coupons aren't high value anymore; but, if I'm already buying Tide (which I don't buy because my son is allergic to it anyway), why not save 50 cents if I have the coupon? Believe me, I laugh at the 25 cents off Cottonelle coupons I see, but if it's on sale that week and I'm buying it, I will cut them out and use it because I'm buying it anyway, you know?
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jul 3, 2014 15:28:32 GMT
So if I print off my barcode? and then take it to target, I don't need to print off the coupons too? It will just take if off from my acct, and the coupons I saved? OR how does that work?!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 17:22:07 GMT
Thanks, Lilybug and everyone. I will check these out!
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Post by sincity2003 on Jul 3, 2014 17:25:03 GMT
So if I print off my barcode? and then take it to target, I don't need to print off the coupons too? It will just take if off from my acct, and the coupons I saved? OR how does that work?! If you add the offers and then Print the barcode that's all you need
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queenofkings
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Post by queenofkings on Jul 3, 2014 17:25:28 GMT
I don't. We don't have a lot of competition in the grocery area where I live. There are no doubling deals. I wind up forgetting them at home. And if I try to organize them, it ends in me just thinking it's too much time and hassle. Maybe if my sole job was "homemaker", I would care more, but I don't have the time or energy to mess with it. My friend tried to show me how to really get the best deals, but I don't buy most of that stuff or I buy what I'm in the mood for - don't really shop by sales.
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Post by grinningcat on Jul 3, 2014 17:41:31 GMT
Unless it's either handed right to me or it's hanging by the item in question, no. I don't have the time to chase the pennies from coupons, not to mention that they are rarely on items I actually use. I do better with shopping sales than doing coupons, mostly because I feel that's a better use of my time.
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Post by creative*moma on Jul 3, 2014 18:23:17 GMT
So if I print off my barcode? and then take it to target, I don't need to print off the coupons too? It will just take if off from my acct, and the coupons I saved? OR how does that work?! Yes that's correct. Your barcode never changes. Just what you add to your account. Here's a How to Use from The Krazy Coupon Lady site.
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Post by Belia on Jul 3, 2014 18:42:50 GMT
I coupon. I save all of the Sunday newspaper inserts labelled by date in an accordion file. Then as I plan my shopping trips I just cut out what I need as I need it. I also check out a local grocery store matchup site before I go to see what the best deals are. I also LOVE hip2save.com for the Target / walgreens deals each week.
If I can get stuff free or cheap, I always buy it no matter what. I have a box set aside for the food pantry that I just throw stuff in that my family doesn't use, then drop it off once it gets full. Food pantrys need personal supplies as well as food.
The deals are nowhere near what they used to be. I remember a deal on Progresso soup a few years back- I kept rolling an initial $10 investment into about $100 worth of soup. It was amazing! 90% of it went straight to the food pantry. But every week I can figure out how to get *something* for free.
My advice to anyone who wants to start couponing is: 1. Subscribe to the biggest local Sunday newspaper in your area. I'm outside of Chicago, so for me its the Chicago Tribune. That's how you'll get the most coupons. 2. Find a LOCAL coupon expert in your area to follow. Most major metropolitan areas have at least one coupon blogger who will spell everything out for you.
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Post by refupea on Jul 3, 2014 18:49:33 GMT
I can't seem to find coupons for the food items I buy. Outside of groceries, I never pay full-price for anything. Or at least I try my best not to. I use store coupons for Macy's, Kohl's, Bed, Bath & Beyond, etc. When I am in the market to purchase a certain item, I look online for the best deal and then try to buy it locally if possible. We just purchased a new dual-fuel range online and saved between $800.00 and $1000.00 than what we could find locally. We couldn't pass up THAT kind of discount. One word of warning with online purchases is to confirm the warranty. Our stove carries the manufacturer warranty, but some items purchased online will not.
Sorry if that wasn't what you were looking for. I appreciate your post because I really would like to find grocery coupons for products I purchase!!
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QueenoftheSloths
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Jul 4, 2014 0:42:03 GMT
I like the website totallytarget.com to keep up with the deals at Target. She has links to printable coupons, deal scenarios, a preview of the following week's ad on Friday nights.
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