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Kristine presents Couponing 101: Couponing Basics

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Sarah White presents

Kristine presents

Couponing 101:

Couponing Basics

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??

The “Extreme Couponing” Show….

….is staged

Most Things Are… Sorry….

Get another email address

You can set up filters in gmail to put emails in a separate folder

Topics

Stockpiling vs. Hoarding

Where to Find Coupons

Coupon Organization

Do’s and Don’ts of Couponing

Understanding Coupon Wording

Planning With Coupons

Store Coupon Policies

Steps to Make a Shopping List

Photos of my shopping trips

Tips for Shopping This Week

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.

Some stockpile prices will be different because some people like name brands

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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…

What are Coupons?

A voucher entitling the holder to a discount off a particular product.

Types of Coupons

Manufacturer’s Coupons

Store Coupons

Types of Coupons

Tear Pads

Blinkies

Types of Coupons

Peelies

Catalinas

Types of Coupons

Register Rewards

Where to find coupons

Newspaper Columbus Dispatch

Where to find coupons

Magazines

Where to find coupons

Online

Manufacturer’s Websites

Facebook

Coupons.com

Redplum.com

Smartsource.com

Target.com

- Swap with Friends

- Coupon Clipping Service

IBotta

ShopKick

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

Where to find coupons

Neighbors

Freecycle

Craigslist

Mobile Coupons

Twitter!

@Hunt4Freebies

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!

Coupon Organization

Envelope

Organizer

Coupon Organization

File Box

Coupon Binder

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

Do’s of Couponing

Coupon Etiquette

Have coupons organized before checkout (free items at end)

Be polite!

Keep coupon policy!

Do’s of Couponing

Ask for a raincheck

Don’ts of Couponing

Do not photocopy printable coupons (Coupon Fraud)

Facebook

Manufacturers’ Websites

Don’ts of Couponing

Do not be rude to others

Do not be a shelf clearer!

Don’ts of Couponing

Do not use expired coupons

Do not steal coupon inserts

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

Understanding Coupon WordingLimit One (MFC) Coupon Per Purchase

You CANNOT use 2 coupons on 1 item

You CAN use 1 coupon per item

Understanding Coupon Wording

Limit 1 Coupon Per Transaction

Per transaction = Per Checkout at register

Limit 1 Coupon Per Purchase

This just means PER ITEM

Understanding Coupon Wording

Limit one coupon per person/customer/household.

You can only use one of these coupons.

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.

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

Understanding Coupon Wording

On the purchase of any (1) Sensitive Shave Gel (EXCLUDES 2.75 oz.)

Size Restrictions

Understanding Coupon Wording

Size Restriction

On any (1) Listerine Zero Mouthwash 500 mL or larger

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

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)

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!

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

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

A Sample Matchup

CVS Deal Idea thru 5/18Buy (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)

Plan With Coupons

Remember:

Almost every item will go on sale every 6-8 weeks or 12 weeks at the most

Steps to Make a Shopping List

Have your coupons organized.

Browse through the Sunday flyers circling items that are on sale and you have a coupon for.

Go to the Coupon Matchup sites to see what good deals are available at the store.

Go to Forums like The Krazy Koupon Lady Brag Lounge to see what deals other shoppers have found.

Write a detailed list including the $ coupons you want to use, gather coupons, grab your loyalty card and wallet and go shopping.

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

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

T1:

2 Green Giant chips

2 Chex Mix2 Fiber One 80 cerealOne Golden Grahams Cereal2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix2 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 Pizzas1 Green Giant chips1 Almond Joy (to reach $10)

$1/3 Totinos.60/1 Green Giant chips-10 OYNO

Total:.39

+ $10 OYNO

T3:

6 Progresso Soup2 Betty Crocker cake mix1 Chex Mix1 Green Giant Chips

same coupons as above +.50/2 Progresso Soup

$10 OYNO

Total: 0.00

+ $10 OYNO

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!

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

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

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)

Shopping Trip

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

Start Small!

Start with one Store

Research!

Breathe and Enjoy Saving $$