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Things to Know Before You Start Extreme Couponing

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Have you been thinking about getting into extreme couponing? It certainly sounds as though it would be an incredibly easy way to save your family a ton of money. There are some people who do manage to save huge amounts of money on their grocery store bills that way. Before you jump into this lifestyle, there are some things you should be aware of. Recently, I found the time to watch an episode of the television show called “Extreme Couponing”. The show certainly highlighted why some people find this intense form of shopping to be really exciting. Some of the … Continue reading →

Expired Coupons

If you’re like me, you are throwing out a lot of coupons now. June is over, and many manufacturers coupons expire June 30, or in the days before. Of course, you don’t have to throw them out. You can send them to an overseas commissary, where they can be used up to six months beyond expiration. Military families overseas can use expired coupons, and often benefit from donations. They spend the coupons at the local commissary or PX. This can lead to some fabulous savings for them. Don’t just go willy nilly donating your precious used coupons. (OK, dumping them) … Continue reading →

What to Do When You Have a Coupon for a Missing Product

In the coupon world, there is nothing worse than having a great coupon only to find out that the store doesn’t have the product you need. This is especially true when you have one of the rare “get it free” coupons with those short expiration dates. What should you do? Here are some suggestions. If your store normally carries the product but is out of it because of high demand (when there is a sale), first find out from the manager when the product is expected to arrive. It may be worth returning to the store. Some manager will even … Continue reading →

When Stockpiling Doesn’t Make Sense

Stockpiling is a good way to save money. Having things on hand that you bought on sale gives you the insurance that you won’t have to buy something at full price out of obligation because you’ve run out of the item. Stockpiling food in a pantry can also ensure that there is always something that you can cook at home, eliminating the need to run out and buy and expensive restaurant or take out meal. But, there are some times when stockpiling just doesn’t make sense. Here is a guide that you can compare against your own stockpiling habits to … Continue reading →

Things in Your Pantry that Cost You Money

Did you know that there might be things in your pantry that will cost you money? I’m not kidding. Put your pantry on a frugal diet by eliminating certain things that could be making you spend more. Take a few minutes out of your day to look over your pantry. If you spot the following items, get rid of them quickly, before they cost you more money. Items that require expensive purchases Get rid of food that needs other expensive items or ingredients. Can everything in your pantry be turned into a meal with inexpensive ingredients? Or do they need … Continue reading →

Things to Do with Expired Coupons

Coupons are a great way to save money on your grocery bill and contribute to your frugal lifestyle. But one issue is all of those expired coupons that you are left with. Generally, I find that I have to purge expired coupons about every two, sometimes three months. My coupons are organized, so it is just a matter of tossing a file folder full. But, there has got to be a better use for them instead of the garbage or recycling pail, right? Of course! Probably the best use for expired coupons is to donate them to military families. Military … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Coupons!

Winetags, stockpiles, catalinas, rain checks and peelies — what are all these strange words, and what do they mean? I will be taking you step-by-step, explaining a lot of these strange terms, and helping you understand coupons and how to use them. Some of the things I plan on writing about are: different ways to organize your coupons, different values of coupons, rebates and organizing rebates, getting to know your stores and their coupon polices, what to do with expired coupons, and many other topics. Yes, it is possible to save big money using coupons, if you know the right … Continue reading →

Organize Your Stockpile by Becoming a Shelf Life Expert

I’m always on the look out for good stock up opportunities. When something goes on sale, can be “purchased” for free with coupons, or is on a deep clearance, I instantly calculate how much of that item should come home with me. It is important to know how much, logically, you should stockpile of a particular item or category of items. For example: how many jars of peanut butter should be in your pantry  right now until the next great low price? How many boxes of pasta, packages of toilet paper or bottles of shampoo? it all depends on the … Continue reading →

Beware Of Coupon Scams

Even though I am currently happily working away at my own home-based businesses, I know that there are many people out there who are at a different point in their journey to becoming a home-based professional. I can identify with those of you that are looking for the right home-based work opportunity because I was in your shoes just about a year ago. Looking back on it, I can say that I am extremely lucky that I did not fall victim to one of the many home-based business scams that are out there. Not only was I desperate to begin … Continue reading →

Top 5 Stockpiling Tips

Stockpiling means getting your groceries at the very lowest prices, and then purchasing enough to last you until you can get to the next great sale. This way, you never pay full price for any groceries at all. Whether you are new to stockpiling or have been doing it for years, you might find the following stockpiling tips helpful. 1. Pay attention to sales. Grocery store sales are cyclical. This means that they usually occur every so many weeks, or they may be seasonal in nature. Start making a list of when things go on sale. For example, maybe roaster … Continue reading →