I am a practicing Coupon-holic. My kids know if they want something they need to be able to say, “It’s on sale and I found a coupon for it too!” However, couponing takes time, patience, and practice. It’s not for everyone. Here’s some easy ways to begin saving money at the store.
1. Sign up for Store Loyality cards.
Most stores have a loyality card which allows you to receive the sale price of items. Sometimes they have specials exclusively for card holders or send special coupons to card holders through the mail.
2. Check your favorite store’s website for store coupons.
Most stores have exclusive coupons made specifically for their store or ecoupons that can be downloaded to your card. These coupons can usually be used in conjunction with a manufacturers coupon.
3. Ask if your favorite store accepts competitors coupons.
The stores in my area accept store coupons from competing grocery stores located in our area.
For example, if I have a $5 off $30 order from one store I can take it to another store and use it. Recently I purchased vitamins on sale Buy one Get one Free at one store and used a $5 off 2 vitamins from a competing store plus two manufacture coupons . The vitamins cost 57 cents a bottle compared to $7.99 each at regular price.
4. Sign up for the Fuel Rewards program at your favorite store.
Many stores now offer a discount on gas with the purchase of a certain amount of groceries. The beauty of this program is the purchase amount is determined before coupons. This week I used my accumulated fuel perks to pay 38 cents for 20 gallons of gas! (The original price was $68.99)
5. Check the Clearance Shelves and Discounted section.
I regularly check the discounted meat section and have found great deals on close dated meat. I either use the meat within the next couple of days after purchasing or freeze it.
What’s your favorite tip for saving at the store?
My nickname is “Super Coupon Girl” so I do all of these! Yay for saving money! 🙂
I LOVE shopping on the clearance shelves. It is really the only way I will shop. If I HAVE to buy something that is not on sale I will, but I prefer my clearance shopping 😉
-Jennifer, Jennifer’s Deals
my problem is being organized i have stacks and stacks going to waist be cause i am not organized the key feature to couponing great tips thanks for sharing i for one love the reward cards are store does it with the gas station across the street so after we save so much we got up to .50 a gallon for gas it really helps
awesome ideas! I wish Publix accepted more than just Kroger coupons. If they would take Whole Foods coupons I would save a ton on organic and natural foods! That gets expensive!
Great tips! Couponing is definitely hard work, but worth the effort! If people start with the baby steps you provided they will be on their way to saving!