In the past three years we have watched as the cost of feeding our families has skyrocketed! Using grocery coupons will save you money if you use them correctly.
Each week most of the stores in your neighborhood mail you coupons. Sometimes a group of them will come in an envelope, most of the time however they appear in what most consider junk mail. You can also download coupons directly from your computer.
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The trick to saving money on every grocery bill using coupons is to make sure you only clip, cut, download or use the ones for products you would normally purchase without them. Clipping coupons can be overwhelming when you think of the amount of them that are out there. However, if you go through the advertisements and only clip the ones you will really use, it is not nearly as overwhelming. Do not clip coupons for products you don’t use or from stores that you do not frequent.
There are manufacturer’s coupons, which can be used at any store that sells the product. There are also grocery store specific coupons. Usually store specific coupons are only good at the store that is listed, however, check with your local grocer. Many are accepting other grocer’s coupons so that they don’t lose you as a customer! Remember, in this economy, they want your grocery dollars.
Learning how to shop with coupons can actually help you cut your grocery budget by 30% to 60% on a regular basis. Think how much further your grocery dollars can stretch with that kind of savings. You budget your paycheck so that you know how much money you have to spend on groceries. Take that “budget” attitude and do the same for your groceries.
Following a simple process can save you a great deal of time and money in the long run. Make two lists – one is of the items you will need to purchase this month, the other what you need to purchase this week. Sort through the coupons and clip only the ones that match the items on your list. Check your local supermarket to see which ones accept another grocer’s coupons and when / if they offer “double coupon days”.
It may take a little time at first, until you get the hang of it. But it won’t take any time at all before you are a “super couponer” and saving yourself a lot of money.
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