New to couponing, a little overwhelmed, and have no clue where on earth to start? This page is for you!
Regardless of where you live or what your situation may be, these 2 links can help you out in your couponing journey:
Couponing Basics – A little bit about how coupons work, where to find them, and how to save time in your couponing methods!
Supermarket Secrets – A five-part series that explains how to save money on your groceries. It is very detailed and informative, but very simple to follow. If you’re really serious about diving into this couponing world, read this series to learn everything you need to know (regardless of which store you shop at)!
The following links cover the basics of how to shop with coupons at the stores I most recommend here in the Southeast:
Principles of Publix – Learn all about the coupon policies of Publix stores and how to maximize your grocery savings at this extremely coupon-friendly grocery store. If you have a Publix within driving distance, I recommend you do all of your grocery shopping there! (Yep, you heard me correctly!)
CVS Basics – Learn how to play the “drug store game” at CVS, and soon you’ll be walking out of the store with bag fulls of FREE items. I haven’t paid for household or beauty items in over 2 years!
Walgreens Basics – Learn how to play the “drug store game” at Walgreens. It is very similar to CVS, but certain coupon policies make it a little more difficult than CVS. I personally recommend CVS over Walgreens, but this post can get you started if you prefer to shop at Walgreens!
Interested in this crazy thing I’m always talking about called Swag Bucks, a program that pays you for searching the Internet? Learn everything you need to know about the program at the following link:
For more helpful tips and suggestions, you can check out the following links:
Question and Answer Sessions – Occasionally a reader asks me a question that I feel would benefit the rest of the readers of this blog. In these posts, I answer those questions!
Tuesday Tidbits & Tips – Many Tuesdays, I offer additional helpful tidbits that you might not have thought about before!
Whew! Not too much to learn, right? Don’t worry – it will get easier! My biggest tip for a beginner is to try not to pull your hair out get overwhelmed. Take it slow – maybe focusing on one store at a time. In no time at all, you’ll be a couponing pro! And when you get that first “AHA!” moment after using coupons on a shopping trip, be sure to take a picture and e-mail me about your savings. I love sharing readers’ savings, because it helps encourage other readers who are beginners.
And remember…the most important thing is to HAVE FUN!
*Photo Credit: Valerie Everett
Awesome!! I will read into this today! Thanks!!!!
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I love your website I have save so much money with all your help and only been doing it for 3 weeks. I went to publix today I spent 27.26 and saved 109.62. I used to go to the commassary all the time, but I love publix and now I can go there for most my shopping. It’s the best store in town!!!! Thanks for everone’s help and input and reciepts there great.
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Meagan Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 6:49 pm
@Tammy, That’s so awesome! Congrats on your savings!!!
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I have watched the news segment on how to save using coupons week after week. I have been reluctant to try it…guess it’s just my pride. I plan to go to publix today, and will give this a try. Thanks for sharing your tidbits on how to save.
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Meagan Reply:
August 31st, 2010 at 6:50 pm
@Carolyn, It’s definitely worth doing. And there’s nothing to be prideful about.
Couponing can be for everybody! Hope you have fun and start to save!
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how do i sign up ?
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need groceries coupons
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How does Cellfire work? It asks me about a savings card. How do I get one?
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I am new to this page, but excited to learn from you too. I am always looking for people’s input and what they found for great deals. I have been couponing for a while, and am addicted. Love to see that you say do all grocery shopping at publix. I love that store and rave about the savings. Last week I got $673 in groceries for $175!!
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Meagan Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 10:14 am
@Stacie, That’s awesome! Congrats on your incredible savings. Welcome to this site.
Hope you browse around and stay with us! Follow along on Twitter, Facebook, or E-mail Updates for free!
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I can’t wait to get started. I wish we had a Publix in MMansfield, Texas. Thanks for all your great advise. Laurie
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Meagan Reply:
November 29th, 2011 at 8:48 am
@Laurie Pearson, You’re welcome!
Thanks for following along.
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