Couponing 101 - Introduction

Do you ever wonder why people bother using coupons?

Does coupon lingo confuse you?

Do you look at the collection of coupon inserts in the paper and wonder if maybe there is something to that after all?

If so, you might just be in luck!

I have picked up a lot of new readers over the past few weeks who are novices to the wonders of couponing. Since using coupons to get the best deals is a large part of my frugal lifestyle, I have decided to post a “course” on how to go from a coupon newbie to a coupon queen in ten easy steps. I will post a new “lesson” each Monday that will incorporate the bargains found in the Sunday paper from the day before.

To prepare for saving hundreds of dollars on the things you buy every day:

1. You will need the following items:

• A box or drawer to store your materials in
• A marker or pen
• A notebook
• Something to store your coupons in (e.g. index card box, envelopes, wallet-sized accordion file, etc.)
• A calculator
• At least one Sunday newspaper each and every Sunday (or at least the coupon inserts and sales fliers)
  

2. You need to commit to:

• Reading this blog at least once a week (preferably on Monday morning) to find out what you need to do that week.
• Going to Walgreens, CVS, and/or Rite-Aid every week to get your free and almost free items.
  

Get ready, and then check back here Monday morning, August 31st, for Lesson 1 in Couponing 101. I guarantee it will change your budget!