Thought we should have a dedicated thread for this to save the other one :P This is what I always send my friends when they ask me for help... Hope it helps yall...
Websites:
www.couponnetwork.com/ - Tons of printable coupons. You can usually print 2 of each. The Blue ones are printable. Green are ones that you attach to your Tom Thumb card. Once you buy a certain amount, you get instant savings and the receipt coupon printouts.
http://www.shortcuts.com/ - This is a half/half site. You can print paper coupons or you can load them directly onto your store card. I generally print them first, then add them to my card as they are manufacturers coupons that can be used anywhere.
https://www.pgesaver.com/ - This is a site solely devoted to putting the coupons on your Rewards Card. You select which you want, click the add button, and you’re done!
http://www.cellfire.com/ - Another half/half site with storable and printable coupons. They also stack on the others so go nuts adding them :P
Amazing blogs to help you learn:
http://www.thekrazycouponlady.com - She is one of TLC’s ladies.
http://www.heyitsfree.net/ - Great site that shows you when you can get free items/samples.
http://www.couponing101.com/ - The site I swear by :P
http://couponkatarina.com/category/deals-by-store/walmart/free-at-walmart/ - A GREAT little blog that shows you what you can get 100% free at Wal-mart. Sometimes I get things I don’t use just to donate to a good cause. IE: This week you can get Robitussin free. I don’t use it, but I am guessing the homeless shelter could for this winter.
www.freecouponalerts.com/ - This sends me e-mails when there is an awesome new coupon that most sites may not have. It also alerts me to Facebook coupons
http://www.savingwithshellie.com/ - I love Shellie’s blog.
Random tips:
· Make a new e-mail strictly for your coupon sites. Otherwise you will have way to much stuff in your normal email.
· Figure out a sorting system. Some people like binders, some envelopes. I use 2 different kinds – My main source is a binder with business card/sports card holder pages in it. It’s alphabetized by brand first letter. It makes it 100x easier to keep things organized. I also have a purse coupon file. I keep the coupons I use every trip to the store(for things like milk/cereal/bread) and coupons for non-grocery items (Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, clothing stores, restaurants, etc) in it so they are always with me.
· Make your grocery list for your shopping trip early. First, check your inserts and mailings from your favorite store. I ONLY use TomThumb/Safeway/Randals. Make your meal plans around deals. Then Google the other items on your list. I knew I needed sour cream last week so I googled “Daisy Sour Cream Coupon” and happened across a $2 off coupon on their FB page. My sour cream cost me $.39 instead of $2.39.
· DEFINITELY learn your stores coupon policy. For instance, my Tom Thumb doubles up to .35 and triples any coupons worth $.55, .60, or .85!
· DEFINITELY Part 2 – Find a store with a rewards program. I get almost $.70 off per gallon of gas for using my TT Rewards card!
· When I am ready to go to the grocery store, I organize my coupons according to my list (the same order so they are easily found). As I pick up the items, I put the coupons in the cart (either in the seat or in the cup holder) so I know what I can use. I also organize my list in order of aisles in the store (so I can just get 1 thing right after the next)