"Couponing"

I attended a coupon class last night, I have been wanting to learn how to save some money and I figured this class was a good place to learn how. Annalisa was kind enough to share her tips on saving money through coupons and such. Annalisa has a blog called Slave to Save where she will post good deals, and how to get the best deal for your dollar. Here are some highlights from what she talked about:

• Buy in bulk when things you need go on sale
• There are seasonal sales and quarterly sales so watch for those
• Buy enough from the sale to get you through till the next sale
• Combine coupons with sale prices
• Maximize coupons when they go on sale
• Two weeks after you get in the coupon inserts from the mail or newspaper those things will go on sale
• Shop from you pantry from the things you were able to stock up on
• There are 3 coupon inserts people in Utah get: Smart Source, Proctor and Gamble those come in the newspaper and Red Plum which comes in the mail on Tuesdays
• She keeps her coupons in a file, flied weekly 
• You can combine one manufacturer coupon with a store coupon
• Smith's website allows you to put coupons from there website right onto your Smiths value card
• Rite Aide is a good place to get diapers, toilet paper and other hygiene products. (With coupons and other deals she has never paid for diapers, I am still not certain how this one works so your best bet would be to email Annalisa)

Here are some some websites to check out:

• www.grocerysmarts.com
• www.smithsfoodanddrug.com
• www.coupons.com - printable coupons
• www.foodco-op.net
• www.bountifulbaskets.org
• www.recipezaar.com
• www.shortcuts.com
• www.cellfire.com
• www.pgesaver.com
• www.retailmenot.com
• www.mint.com (this one is to help you learn to budget your money)

I hope this helps or sparks and interest. Annalisa is more than willing to answer any questions you have, so check out her blog Slave to Save! I know you won't be disappointed you did!