BASIC COUPON RULES

I am going to explain some of the basic coupon rules that I "live" by.
Reminder: This all may seem overwhelming to start, but once you get the hang of it and have a stockpile of coupons (2 weeks or so) you'll start to notice the savings and the time you put into it will start to dwindle. Before you know it you will be spending maybe a few hours a week on your coupons and feeding three people, three dogs and a cat on a budget of $50-75 a month like I am.

1. Accumulate and stockpile coupons
A. Buy a Sunday paper and if it contains coupons for items that you use on a regular basis, well, then buy a 2nd or 3rd newspaper so you have multiples of those coupons.
B. Print internet coupons...and make sure you print them when you find them because the websites change them in and out quite often so you may not be able to get that coupon a week from finding, which is when that product will probably be on sale. With internet coupons you can usually print multiples of the same one, the site will tell you when you have reached the print limit for the coupon. See my Printable internet coupons section for some of the best sites that I visit on a regular basis.
C. Load coupons onto your grocery store club/VIP cards. This is a great way to get savings.
Go to http://www.cellfire.com/, http://www.shortcuts.com/ and
http://www.pgesaver.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/?src=pgeds
D. If you read magazines check for coupons in them.

2. Find out your store policies for coupons. Here in Tucson...I know that Fry's (part of Kroeger's just like King Soopers), Basha's and Safeway all double coupons everyday up to $1.00. i.e.; .25 coupon doubles to .50, .75 doubles to $1.00, .60 doubles to $1.00 and so on. Always watch for specials though because they will have times that they double, triple and quadruple coupons up to $1.00, which then brings those little .25 coupons up to $1.00. They will also have times that they double up to and including $1.00, which is when they will double $1.00 coupons to $2.00, this brings in major savings.

3. Be aware that the coupons that you get from your Sunday paper will most likely not be at their real value until 2 - 4 weeks after you get them. Most stores will of course put the item on sale for the coupon that just came out on Sunday. However, they also mark the prices up because they anticipate people to use that coupon as soon as they get it and not have it later down the road. This is a big NO NO!!! I have pretty much learned that if you wait to use the coupon, you will get it at a cheaper price down the road. There are exceptions, you will learn that when you think it's a deal too good to pass up...don't pass, do it.

4. Watch for items to go on clearance so you can use your coupon on it. Just because an item goes on clearance doesn't necessarily mean that it is going to expire and not be able to be used. Most of the time when you find items such as toothpaste, bath products and items like that on clearance, it means that the item package/design has been changed and the store needs to get rid of it so they can stock the new ones. An example of this is Crest Pro-Health toothpaste....Crest changed their package design so I found this item at Safeway with a clearance tag of $1.49...well, I had a $1.50/1 coupon...which of course, made the item FREE! This is when having multiple coupons comes in handy, I didn't just get 1 free I got 3 free.

OK, the next things are major things to keep in mind...I call it COUPON STACKING~!

1. If you are buying an item that is BOGOF (Buy one get one free), you can use two coupons, one for each item. Basically think of it this way, BOGOF free means you are pretty much paying 50% for each item. For example if you have an air freshener that is on sale for BOGOF, say you have a coupon for .50/1 (.50 off 1 item)...if you accumulated and stockpiled your coupons you just might (should) have two of the same coupon...use them both, not only then are you getting .50/1 you will get .50/1 twice = $1.00/2...while thinking about that, remember that your store may double both of those coupons....this could make the items very very cheap if not free. Example: Air Wick air freshener sprays were on sale BOGOF at a price of $1.99 ea. I had two coupons for .50/1.....I used both coupons, which of course doubled at Fry's to a value of $1.00 each...Final price = 2 for FREE!

2. Loaded coupons on your store club/VIP cards. I print out a list of the coupons that are loaded on each store card to keep track of what I have available.  REMEMBER, the loaded coupons on your card are manufacturer coupons and CANNOT be used with a paper manufacturer coupon! 



Also remenber, if you are buying more than 1 of the same item, you can use 1 coupon for each item if you have multiple coupons.

Also, I buy a lot of meats (steaks, pork chops, lamb hamburger, etc.) when they are on sale for a really good price and when they are marked down for clearance. Keep in mind that when a meat item is marked down for clearance it usually has about 2 days or so before the actual expiration date (which only means that it will complete it's aging process on the expiration date, which all meat goes through). Buy that clearance meat when you get it home from the store, put it in the freezer. Once the meat is frozen, the aging process is stopped and it will be fine until you decide to use it. This goes for lunch meat and cheeses as well. You can freeze cheese, just make sure you defrost it in your refrigerator for a few days before planning on using it.

~~~~VERY IMPORTANT~~~~
Most of the internet printable sites require you to sign up before you can print coupons. You may want to do what I did and create a whole new email address (couponclipper77@yahoo.com) just for your couponing. This will eliminate spam in your regular use email box and make it easier to keep track of coupons that you get in your email.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST....ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS....CHECK MY WEBSITE FREQUENTLY AS I POST PRINTABLE COUPONS AND DEALS THAT I FIND ON A REGULAR DAILY (OR SO) BASIS!!!!

PRINTABLE COUPON SITES

I am trying to compile a list of all printable coupon sites that I have come across. If you find any new sites/site errors from links/expired coupons please contact me so I can remove from the database.

1. http://www.yesall4free.com/FreeStuff-Coupons.html
2. http://www.retailmenot.com/forum/archive/index.php/f-756.html
3. http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=836711
4. http://www.redplum.com/
5. http://www.smartsource.com/
6. http://www.boodle.com/
7. http://www.couponbug.com/
8. http://www.couponloop.com/
9. http://www.couponsinc.com/corp/source/cp_clientlist.asp
10. http://www.specialoffers.com/grocery-printable/
11. http://www.pillsbury.com/
12. http://www.bettycrocker.com/
13. http://wow-coupons.com/grocery.php
14. http://enjoyprintablecoupons.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html
15. http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/index.aspx?pid=12812&zid=dl89&nid=10
16. http://www.eatbetteramerica.com/Coupons/
17. http://www.everydayeating.com/specialoffers/
18. http://www.boxtops4education.com/Default.aspx
19. http://www.shamrockfarms.net/coupons.asp
20. http://www.startmakingchoices.com/promotions/coupons.jsp

A few misc links:

Misc coupons....plug in your zip code and it generates coupons for you...mine came up with bruce’s yams, casa fiesta taco shells, casa fiesta taco seasoning, diced green chiles, etc. http://www.coupondiscounts.com/coup...ch_results.cfm?


Links to websites with forums that have printable postings updated everyday:
http://www.afullcup.com/forums/groceries-food/
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/printable-coupons/


I use http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/ daily to see if anyone found any new deals

EXTRA SAVINGS WORTH THE LITTLE EXTRA TIME

OH MY GOSH, LOOK AT THIS!!!

Go to http://www.pgesaver.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/?src=pgeds and load coupons onto your Fry's and Safeway club cards. Now, you may think ok, but what good is it to have those coupons when I can use the manufacturer Sunday paper coupons or manufacturer internet printables. Well, these coupons are considered store coupons, which means you can also use your manufactured coupons you have. For example, Dayquil cough syrup is on sale for $3.00...you have a $1.50 off coupon from your coupon organizer....so, great deal you will get it for $1.50...but no, if you load the coupon onto your card from http://www.pgesaver.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/?src=pgeds your item would be FREE!!!! The even cooler thing about this, if you have an item that is $3.00 and your manufacturer coupon and loadable coupon total more than $3.00....it's a profit because the remainder will be put towards your grocery bill total.
HOLY CANOLY!!!! THIS IS GOING TO SAVE EVEN MORE!!!!

Awesome deal!!!!!!!!! FREE custom Christmas cards!!!!

http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com/2009/11/50-free-photocards-shipped-free-too.html
Go here and follow the instructions she has. You get 50 free custom cards. I did mine and when I put in her code, it was a total of $0.00 including shipping and handling. TOTALLY FREE!

Fry's deals 10/27

Pop secret popcorn http://www.afullcup.com/coupons/permanent/41086

Betty Crocker scalloped potatoes http://www.bettycrocker.com/

Keebler cookies http://www.snackpicks.com/

cheezits http://www.snackpicks.com/

Bar-S bacon http://www.bar-s.com/

My Fry's scenario for the week
Buy 10 of any item get $5.00 off
Keebler cookies 4/free
Halls cough drops 1/free (coupon from newspaper)
Cheezits 2/free
Betty crocker potatoes 2/free
Jose Ole taquitos 1/.99 (coupon from newspaper) and http://www.joseole.com/coupon.php
Tylenol PM 1/1.50 (http://www.tylenol.com/)
Welch's juice 1/1.49 http://www.coupons.com/
Hormel chili 3/.67 (coupon from newspaper)
Uncle bens rice 2/1.00 http://www.unclebens.com/
Steamfresh veggies 1/.49 (coupon from newspaper)


Misc
Bar-S bacon 2/.94
Popsecret popcorn 2/.76
milk 1.47 gallon

Don't let this awesome chicken deal pass by!!!

3pc chicken meal with mashed potatoes and corn bread for $1.00....WOW
http://www.bostonmarket.com/restaurant?page=coupons
unlimited prints on this coupon as well and it expires 11/01/09

GARDENING!!!!

Sorry to all who may have been checking my site recently, as I have somewhat gone on a "GARDEN VACATION". I haven't spent a whole lot of time couponing lately because I have been so busy and fixated on getting the new garden up and growing. I hate to have anyone missing out on great deals because of me...so check back periodically as I will try to get back on track with the coupon scene! In the meantime, wish me luck in the garden, it's really starting to take off now. :)

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Current Printables for sale items for week of 3/25

Cinnamon Toast Crunch http://www.growupstrong.com/
Quaker granola bars http://www.smartsource.com/
Peter Pan Peanut butter http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=17335275&postcount=161 Click on "IE" link
Toaster Streudel http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=197508&t=1247525 Click on "IE" link
Poptarts http://www.poptarts.com/moms/#/section/coupon
Quaker Life Cereal and True Delights http://www.quakeroats.com/products/product-offers-and-promotions.aspx
Motts apple juice http://www.motts.com/Promotions/
Hellman's/Best Foods Mayo http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/printable-coupons/207724-1-00-1-hellmans-best-foods-light-mayo-22oz.html

Free/Cheap for the week of 2/18-2/24

This list will be updated as new coupons are found, check back frequently

Fry's

Honey Nut Cheerios $1.47
USE: http://bricks.coupons.com/bstart.asp?o=54836&ci=1&c=GM&p=CE0JXfuh for $1.00/1
Final: .47

Lay's Potato Chips $3.99 B1G1F
Possible USE: http://www.mycoupons.com/printable-grocery-coupons.html?id=3291 $1.00/1
Use 2 of the printable $1.00/1 coupons
Final: 2/$1.99

Progresso soup 2/$3.00
USE: http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qa4feam40829255&bt=vi&o=54716&ci=1&c=GM&p=I45nUFQV $1.10/1
Final: 1/.40

Basha's

Betty Crocker potato pouches 5/$5
USE: http://www.mycoupons.com/printable-grocery-coupons.html?id=3291 .40/1
Final: .20/1

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2009 Sunday newspaper insert schedule

SS=Smart Source/ RP= Red Plum/ P&G= Proctor & Gamble

January 4, 2009 - 3SS, 2RP (dual issue - New Year, New You)
January 11 - SS, RP (Super Bowl Savings Spectacular/Big Game Extravaganza)
January 18 - SS, RP, P&G (Super Bowl Savings Spectacular/Big Game Extravaganza)
January 25 - SS, RP (Super Bowl Savings Spectacular/Big Game Extravaganza)
February 1 - SS, RP
February 8 - SS, RP, P&G
February 15 - No inserts
February 22 - SS, RP
March 1 - SS, RP, P&G
March 8 - SS, RP
March 15 - SS, RP
March 22 - SS (Easter Seals)
March 29 - SS, RP
April 5 - 2SS, RP, P&G
April 12 - No inserts
April 19 - SS, RP
April 26 - SS, RP
May 3 - SS, RP
May 10 - SS, RP (Summer Blast)
May 17 - 2SS, RP (Summer Blast)
May 24 - No inserts
May 31 - SS, RP
June 7 - SS, RP, P&G (Children’s Miracle Network)
June 14 - SS
June 21 - SS, RP
June 28 - SS, RP
July 5 - No inserts
July 12 - SS, RP
July 19 - SS
July 26 - SS, RP
August 2 - SS, RP, P&G
August 9 - SS, RP (Back to School. Back to Savings)
August 16 - SS, RP
August 23 - SS, RP (Back to School. Back to Savings)
August 30 - SS, RP
September 6 - No inserts
September 13 - SS, 2RP (Diabetes Smart)
September 20 - SS, RP
September 27 - SS, RP
October 4 - SS, RP, P&G (Pink)
October 11 - SS, RP
October 18 - SS, RP (Bowl Championship Series)
October 25 - SS, RP
November 1 - SS, RP, P&G
November 8 - SS, RP (Children’s Miracle Network)
November 15 - SS, RP
November 22 - SS
November 29 - No inserts
December 6 - SS, RP, P&G
December 13 - SS, RP
December 20 - No inserts
December 27 - No inserts

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ORGANIZE...ORGANIZE...ORGANIZE...You have to be organized to be a GOOD couponer!

I have recently had a lot of folks ask me how I organize my coupons or tips on organizing so below you are going to see a few snaps of how I organize my coupons. You may think I am a little obsessive compulsive...but organization is the #1 rule of couponing. My organizer helps me keep right on track and actually saves A LOT of time at home and in the store!

I use a "Trapper Keeper Folder" (zip close three ring binder). On the inside of my folder there is an expandable accordion type of insert on the left, which is where I put my weekly grocery store ads, as well as the zip closure pouch where I keep an extra pen, highlighter, pair of scissors and a small calculator.

Inside of my folder, I added in clear plastic sheet protectors. I have one sheet protector as my very front page, which holds my weekly grocery list.

To organize my coupons I purchased top loading clear vinyl horizontal 4"x6" photo presentation pages, which I purchased at an office supply store. Each sheet has two slots, one on top and one on the bottom, as well as a small slot on the outer side to put your category label in..for the category labels I just typed them up in word and cut them to fit in the slots.

****I DO HAVE A SAVED DOCUMENT WITH ALL OF MY CATEGORIES THAT I CAN EMAIL TO WHO EVER WOULD LIKE IT...JUST EMAIL ME AND I WILL GET IT OVER TO YOU! ****

I have a few extra pages in the back to throw any mail in rebate forms or restaurant coupons or any other misc things I come across.

Behind all of my coupon pages I have a divider and a full size clear sheet protector for each grocery store that I visit. The reason I have these is I will go through the weekly grocery ads for each store at home and pull out any coupons for sale items that I find and place them in that stores pouch. So when I go into the store I don't have to dig through all my coupons to find a certain one, they are already there. Then when I pickup the item I take that coupon out of the specific store pouch and place it in the "checkout" pouch. The "Checkout" pouch is the last divider and sheet protector in my binder...so when I am in the store and I pickup the product I have a coupon for I immediately place the coupon in the "checkout" pocket. This is so when I get up to the cash register all I have to do is reach into the "checkout" pocket and hand the cashier all of the coupons I will be using for my purchase. Simple as that!

My Latest Deal

So I went to Safeway and they had Betty Crocker cake mix, frostings and cookie mix on sale for Buy 2 Get 3 FREE.....I had four .50/1 coupons for the frosting....this is where you can stack coupons like I explained in the "Stacking" section. I could have used 5 coupons, but only had 4...so this is my scenario.

The products were $2.19 each and I was only paying for 2 and getting 3 free....so my total would have been $4.38...but I used my four .50/1 coupons, which all doubled to $1.00....I got all 5 products (pictured below) for a grand total of ......drumroll......48 cents!

Safeway (2/11-2/17)

Sales for Safeway this week are quite minimal... but here are a few that are worth the trip:

Trident Gum $1.49 ea. and on sale for BOGOF
There was a coupon a few weeks ago for .75/1....not a bad final price of .49/2

Betty Crocker cake mix, frosting and cookie mix is on sale for Buy 2 get 3 Free
Approx cost is $2.09 ea...so you pay $4.18 for 5...coupons from the newspaper and printables for frosting at http://www.bettycrocker.com/
Remember, you are buying 5 products so you can use 5 coupons, even though you are buying 2 getting 3 free. I figured it out and I have 4 coupons at 50/1 ea (double coupons) so my final cost for 5 of these is going to be .18....I will update to let y'all know if it worked out this way!

Listerine mouthwash...clippable coupon from Safeway ad for $1.99 ea....I grabbed a few blinkies a while back and maybe you did too. It was for $1.00/1....Final price is going to be .99 because I can do what? That's right I can "Stack" the coupons. I can use the clippable "store" coupon and my "manufacturer" coupon for this item. This is a great example of coupon stacking!

Fry's (2/11-2-17)

As far as deals this week at Fry's....not too much :(

They are having their buy 10 participating items and save $3.00
Included in this sale is Minute Maid Orange Juice (64 oz.) & Fruit Drinks (128 oz.) $1.99
Breyers Ice Cream $2.47
Gatorade - .69 each
Banquet Dinners - .69 each
Ragu Pasta Sauce $0.99
Chef Boyardee $0.58
General Mills Cereal $2.19
Totinos Party Pizzas or Pizza Rolls $0.97
Pop Tarts $2.19
Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $0.97
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese 5-pack $3.49
Kroger Brand Coffee $5.69
Country Crock Spread $2.19
Kroger Peanut Butter $2.19
Betty Crocker Brownies or Muffin Mix $2.19ea
Ritz Crackers $1.99 ea
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $1.39
Purex Laundry Detergent (24-32 load) $2.69
Dasani Water (24-pack .5 liter bottles) $3.29
Manwich $0.69
Klondike Novelty Bars (6 ct.) $2.47
Scott Toilet Paper (12 rolls) $6.69
Kroger American Cheese Singles $1.39
Kroger Salad Dressing $1.19
Sparkle Paper Towels (8 rolls) $5.69ea
Fritos Corn Chips $1.69
Hefty Trash bags $5.69
Pedigree Dog Food (15-20 lb.) $9.69

The prices listed above are final prices after the buy 10 get $3.00 has been deducted.

To me...no great deals...I won't be wasting any coupons this week!

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CVS Profit this week

Mylanta Cherry Ultimate strength 12 oz. is on sale for $3.65....this item may not have a sale tag so check with the cashier before you try to purchase at that price. However, go to http://www.mylanta.com/ and print out the $2.00/1 coupon....your OOP will be $1.65 but you receive $3.00 ECB......A profit of $1.35!!!!! This is a great item for you CVS starters trying to rack up the ECBs.

SHHHH....the babies are sleeping....LOL, what weirdos!

AWWWW!!!!

My nephew Jeffrey says Peek-A-Boo to
Uncle Nathan....isn't he just the cutest little man!

Toilet Paper!!!!!!

I do believe we have enough toilet paper for a while! But hey, it was all FREE!!! All in all 26 four packs in the closet and two bathrooms each have 4 four packs....plenty for a little while atleast :)

Total OOP: $2.29

Total OOP: $7.12

Total OOP: $2.93

Total OOP: $12.50

Ocean Spray cranberry juice

http://www.oceanspray.ca/english/health/pac.aspx

Greenworks cleaner

http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qbdjamq81479560&bt=vi&o=52546&c=GW&p=nR5lAgP

CVS Pharmacy - Great info website with scans of current and future ads

http://iheartcvs.com/
I "heart" this website. It shows current and future CVS ads and they give you tips on what is free/cheap for that week ad.

HOT COUPON WORLD

I check this website many times a day....this is where I find 70% of my printable coupon links.
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/printable-coupons/
You may have to sign up...but it's worth it!

Free/Cheap week of 1/21 (WALMART)

Everyday Prices
Arm and Hammer Baking soda .50 ea.
http://www.armhammer.com/FreshFoodDrive/index.html $1/2
Final: 2/Free
(You can print twice)

Seapak popcorn shrimp box $1.23 ea.
http://www.seapak.com/index/products/ Click on coupons on the left and print $1/1
Final: .23 ea.
(You can print duplicates)

Free/Cheap week of 1/21 (Bashas)

Healthy Choice Meals $1.97 ea.
http://www.startmakingchoices.com/promotions/coupons.jsp Printable $1/1
Final: .97/1

Country Crock Spread 2/$3
2 coupons from newspaper .35/1 and .50/1
Final: .50 to .80 for 1

Dawn dish soap .99
Coupon from newspaper .25/1
Final: .49/1

Joy dish soap
Coupon from newspaper .30/1
Final: .30/1

Knorr/Lipton sides 2/$2
coupon from newspaper .75/2
Final: 2/$1

Ragu Spaghetti sauce $1.77 ea.
newspaper coupon .50/2
Buy 2 with coupon for Final: 2/$2.54

Shamrock cottage cheese/sour cream 40% off
http://www.shamrockfarms.net/ Printable .50/1
Final: Free or cheap

Pillsbury 40% off
Crescents http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/printable-coupons/187016-pillsbury-cresent-dinner-rolls-1-00-1-a.html
Click on the link that says "Print your coupon"
Final: Free or cheap

Free/Cheap week of 1/21 (Albertsons)

******Special this week...Double .50, triple .33, Quad .25 coupons*******

Campbell's Chicken noodle or tomato soup .68 ea.
Coupon from newspaper .25/3 (quadrupled)
Final: 3/$1.04

Little Debbie 100 Calorie Snacks 2/$3
http://www.littledebbie.com/ printable .55/1 (doubled)
Final: .50/1

Free/Cheap week of 1/21 (Safeway)

McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix 2/$1
1/18 RP .25/2 Doubled
Final: 2/.50

Progresso Soup 2/$3
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=15296732&postcount=55 $1.10/1
Final: .40/1

Free/Cheap week of 1/21 (FRYS)

FRY'S
Buy 10 of any of the following items receive $5.00 off instantly

Nature Valley Granola Bars
http://www.bettycrocker.com/ printable $1/2
Final: $1/1

Green Giant Steamers
http://www.bettycrocker.com/ printable .60/1
Final: FREE

Cattleman's BBQ Sauce
http://www.frenchs.com/ printable .50/1
http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/offers.shtml printable .50/1
Final: FREE

French's Mustard
http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/offers.shtml printable .50/1
http://www.frenchs.com/ printable 50/1
Final: FREE

Frank's Red Hot Sauce
http://www.frenchs.com/ printable .50/1
http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/offers.shtml printable .50/1
Final: FREE

Juicy Juice
http://www.juicyjuice.com/ Printable $1/2 or .75/1 (random)
Final: 2/$3 or $1/1

Chex Mix
http://southernsavers.com/2008/09/kroger-coupon-deals-98-914/
Find the Chex Mix coupon in the list and it is a printable for $1/1
Final: .50/1

Goldfish Crackers
http://www.fishfulthinking.com/stayconnected/registration1.aspx?src=CC1
Don't know if this works, but you are supposed to sign up and you will receive a $1/1 coupon via email from them...if it does work....then
Final: .50/1

Free/Cheap for the week of January 21st......will be updated occasionally through the week so make sure you check back for updates!

http://www.homesolutionsnews.us/offers.shtml You can print two of each coupon!
At this site, you will be able to print coupons for the following items:

Fry's - Each item is $1 when you buy 10
Cattlemens BBQ SauceUSE: Printable coupons Final Price:FREE

French's MustardUSE: Printables Final Price: FREE

Frank's Red HotUSE: Printables Final Price:FREE

You might also be able to get the same coupons from this printable site, which would give another set of freebies:
http://offers.e-centives.com/registration/col.cfm?type=portal&id=53B152B1-207E-4D69-AF91-9EFD5C6B5675

TIPS

http://grocery.lifetips.com/newsletters/

Inventory/Log Printables

Print out the documents from these links to keep track of things........................
http://www.grocerysavingtips.com/printgrocerypricelog.htm Grocery Price Log


Freezer inventory

Pantry inventory

MORE PRINTABLE COUPON LINKS

http://www.couponcat.net/ccgrocery.html

http://www.ecoupons.com/category/Printable-Coupons

http://www.couponcraze.com/categories/Food_Grocery/

CVS Pharmacy - You really can make/save $$$$$

Learning to make a deal! Read these links carefully because they explain everything about making/saving money at CVS

CVS 101
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/cvs-need-hand-were-here-help/28157-cvs-rookies-101-a.html

Things to Know
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/cvs-need-hand-were-here-help/47802-did-you-know-cvs-forum.html

Best way to calculate your total and present your coupons
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/cvs-need-hand-were-here-help/57885-best-way-calculate-your-total-present-your-coupons.html

This is a link that shows weekly ads scanned....you can check out previous weeks ads to practice and see current and future ads
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/view.php?pg=cvs_ecb_deals

Let's try it......I think it would be worth it to try it. I will post what my findings of cheap or free are each week....so make sure you check it out. I will also post my receipts with savings...should I find any.

Check back for updates!!!!!!!!!!