Beginners Guide to Using Coupons

Beginners Guide to Using Coupons

Welcome to Beginners Guide to Using Coupons brought to you by Living Rich With Coupons.

Here you will learn the right way to become a Strategic Shopper and Couponer and be able to saveanywhere from 50 - 90% on your grocery bill. The LRWC version of "Extreme Couponing" is NOTby clearing shelves, having your stockpile take over your house, using unethical couponingpracticing or by spending 1/2 your week preparing your shopping trip. We are "EXTREMECOUPONERS" because we can save an extreme amount of money by using legitimate couponingmethods, keeping a conservative stockpile of items that can pack our pantry or fit onto an extra shelfor two. And, we buy what we need for ourselves, our family and our donations without clearingshelves in the supermarket. All from only a few extra hours work a week.

Tons of Living Rich With Coupons readers have saved thousands of dollar each year by using theseeasy coupon strategies. All it takes is a little time, organization and you will be able to stock yourpantry for so much less.

::Step-by-Step Guide to Saving Money on Groceries

Step 1: Four Easy Steps to Get Started

Get started with this basic 4 step method of saving at the grocery store.

Step 2: Coupon Lingo

Learn the couponing terms to make it easier to understand match ups.

Step 3: Import Facts About Coupons

Here is a list of important facts you should know before you begin couponing. Learn how to tell if acoupon is fraudulent or how many coupons you can use on an item.

Step 4: Organizing Your Coupons

Learn different methods for keeping your coupons organized and ready to score some deals.

Step 5: How to Cut Your Grocery Bill

Check out these 5 easy ways that you can cut your grocery bill.

Step 6: Guide to Grocery Sale Cycles - Getting the Best Prices

Learn when frozen foods will be at their lowest or when you should stock up on paper goods orpancake syrup.

::Step It Up a Notch

Now that you know the basics of how to save at the grocery store. Check out these 6 ways to stepup your couponing game to save even more.

Catalina Deals

Catalina Deals are some of the best ways to save. Learn what they are and how to use them for themost savings.

Drug Store Deals

Drug stores are a great place to save when you take advantage of their store rewards programs. These programs are very similar to how the catalina deals work. Be sure to check out the postsbelow to find out how to save at the Drug Store

CVS 101:Â How to Save at CVS

CVS is a great place to start to learn how to save at the grocery store. Check out this informativevideo of a typical CVS shopping trip.

Walgreens 101: The "Secret" Rules and Great Deals

Learn the "Secret" Rules and how to get the best deals at Walgreens.

Rite Aid 101: How to Save at Rite Aid

Coming Soon

Rebates

Find out how to take advantage of Rebates and why they are worth your time.

Price Matching

Check out this list of stores that offer price matching

Rain Checks

What are the benefits of getting rain checks? Find out ways rain checks can help you save

Buy One Get One Free Sales

Coming Soon

::Tips & Tricks

::Extreme Couponing Tips

There are so many different tips & tricks to help you save. Scan through our many posts on thedifferent tips and tricks to help you to coupon like a pro. Or, you can view the various articles wehave posted here:

Coupons:

Organization:

Money Saving Tips:

Catalina Deals

Stockpiling:

Getting Started Couponing:

Tips to Keep Your Sane:

Misc:

::How to use this site to help you save

1. Saving Resources Page: Use our Saving Resources page for the many tools we have puttogether to help your couponing a breeze.

2. Ask questions: That is a must. If you don't understand something, ask. We are all here tohelp. Leave it in the comments, check out the Frequently Asked Questions post or send me anemail by clicking on the "Contact" tab in the navigation bar.

3. Use the Coupon Database: There is an awesome Coupon Database on the site which will help youfind most coupon available. There are printable coupon, insert coupons, magazine coupons as wellas Cellfire coupon.

4. Check out the Store Deals: Make sure to check out all the stores by click on the "Find My St

ore" above to find the national stores or a store near you.

5. Store Coupon Policies: Make sure to print out a copy of the different store coupon policies. It'sbest to always bring a copy with you when you are shopping.

6. Inspiration: Need some inspiration? Make sure to check out all the reader shopping trips as wellas my Extreme Couponing (and sometimes not so extreme) shopping trips.

7. Donate from Your Stockpile: Once you have strategic shopping down and your pantry is full,please consider making a Couponing for a Cause donation to your local food bank.

Make it your hobby, make it a way of life.  But most importantly, make it fun. And you too will

be Living Rich with Coupons.