If you are overwhelmed by the prospect of clipping hundreds of coupons every week or don’t even know where to begin, this series is for you.
Maybe you watched an episode of TLC’s Extreme Couponing and now wish you too could save hundreds of dollars on your grocery bill each week. Well guess what? You can! While you do have to remember that the show is filmed to be as extreme as possible, (and there is no real reason to buy 1,000 tubes of toothpaste), anyone can save money with coupons.
Over eight simple lessons, I break down the couponing process into easy-to-follow baby steps, complete with weekly assignments to get you started on your way to extreme coupon savings. By the end of the series, you will not only have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of extreme couponing, you will also know how to save megabucks at the drugstores and will have established a plentiful stockpile.
1. Part One: How to Start
2. Part Two: Your First Shopping List
3. Part Three: Mastering the Store
4. Part Four: Building Your Stockpile
5. Part Five: Walgreens
6. Part Six: CVS
7. Part Seven: Rite-Aid
8. Part Eight: Taking it to the Next Level
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Vicki February 15, 2011 at 2:26 am
Hi,
I am new to couponing. Is there any particular order to give the cashier at Target the coupons. For example should I give her store coupons first and then mfg cpn. It seems that I have had a problem in the past but can’t remember which order I gave her the coupons.
Thanks for your help,
Ruth February 15, 2011 at 2:53 pm
I honestly don’t do too much coupon shopping at Target. I believe store coupons first is the right order, but some Target Qs have a limit of 1 per transaction, so be sure to check them. Hope that helps! Occasionally the cashiers at Target can be unfriendly to couponers, but the corporate policy is very coupon friendly. If you ever have any problems, just politely ask for a manager and you should be okay.
Amanda P February 22, 2011 at 3:59 pm
I have had a few coupons not print from the target website. Has anyone had a issue?
Ruth February 22, 2011 at 4:15 pm
I had some problems printing Qs from the Target site a few months ago. I ended up doing a software update which solved the problem and allowed me to download the Target printing software. Also, sometimes coupons will not print if the coupon limit has been reached.
Marnie April 6, 2011 at 1:28 pm
This is absolutely awesome!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together for us newbies. It is awesome that you put the info on the TLC site for the new upcoming series of the new show!!!! I do have a question for you, what advice would you give to me for shopping for fruits and vegtables? I know the farmer’s markets are probably best, but I am pretty healthy eater so it’s mainly lean meats and vegtables. Now I do have kids so I will totally be using the coupons for cereals and snacks stuff for them, but was wondering if you had any advice on the fruits, veggies and or nuts… again thanks so much for putting this out there!!!!!
Ruth April 6, 2011 at 3:46 pm
You’re welcome! I actually wrote an article on that very topic a few months ago. Here is the link: http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/2011/02/23/7-ways-to-save-on-produce/
Amanda April 25, 2011 at 3:50 am
I find that a good place to alot of these items are a amish community where they have a small store that sell home grown vegetables and sometimes find nuts spices and cheese products! Other than that farmers market is a great place!
Cindy April 13, 2011 at 9:12 pm
I watched the TLC channel and some other things online about couponing and I’m confused. These people may have 10 manufacturer coupons for mustard and are using them in one purchase. Most of the manufacturer coupons I am finding say one coupon per purchase. Doesn’t that mean for your shopping trip you can only use one coupon for the mustard and not 10 coupons on 10 mustards? Please help with the confusion.
Ruth April 13, 2011 at 9:21 pm
In the couponing world a purchase equals an item. Therefore more than one coupon that states “one coupon per purchase” can be used in a single transaction, so long as you are buying multiple items. However, if a coupon states “1 per transaction” or “1 per person,” then as a general rule you can’t use more than one in a single transaction. However it often depends on the store whether that wording is enforced. I hope that helps!
Carolyn April 14, 2011 at 5:33 am
I have a question regarding using store coupons and mfg coupons. I was always under the impression that you could use only use one or the other. So I was just wanting some clarification on using store coupons and mfg coupons together. Thank you.
Ruth April 14, 2011 at 10:53 am
Almost every store allows you to “stack” a store coupon with a manufacturer’s coupon on the same item. The store gets reimbursed by the manufacturer for the MQ so it really doesn’t take any extra money away from the store to accept both.
Betsy April 15, 2011 at 1:24 am
Just found your site. I see that lots of your purchases are BOGO iteme (love those, but not toooo common at my local market). Any feel on how much that plays into your savings?
Thanks,
Ruth April 15, 2011 at 10:30 am
The BOGO items definitely help a lot, but there are lots of great ways to save without them too. Every store is different, but many stores “loss leader” sales each week end up being the equivalent of BOGO prices (50% off or more.) Even at my store I find that some of the best deals end up being the things that are just on sale, because often the sale price is more than a 50% savings.
Krissie April 16, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Hi,
Just wondering if you can save money if there are no store that do double coupon day in your area? I have that problem. Would it be worth it to take the local grocery store ads into walmart and use manufactorers coupons?
Susan May 1, 2011 at 3:15 am
Yes it is possible to save money that way! I also live in a place where they do not double or tripple coupons (maybe once in a blue moon) but I have found that if I plan my meals out of the weekly ads and use manufactors coupons I can feed my family of 5 for around 40 dollars a week and still buy snacks and goodies and buy the name brand food items for cheaper than the off brand. It takes time and a lot of patience you just have to know when to grab the good deals!
Jay Sask April 19, 2011 at 4:26 am
Wow!! The TLC show caught my eye, since I’m always in desperate need to save as much as possible for my family of 4. But the realistic part of it was to come across your Youtube Clips. Much bigger WOW—-considering your REAL about your points and advice giving! Seriously, 90hrs a week to clip coupons, C’mon TLC!! That’s too extreme, almost scary! But Keep up the good work Ruth. And as for my question, I find couponing is alot different for Canadians rather than Americans. Any tips or Advice for seeking Canadian Coupons and pinching as much as possible? Thanks once again
Ruth May 2, 2011 at 11:40 pm
I’m sorry, I wish I knew more about couponing in Canada, but I don’t have any idea what the differences are.
Amanda April 25, 2011 at 3:46 am
I am so glad that I found your site! I know that it will help me get started couponing which I am looking forward to! I just recently got married and am now a farmers wife so every penny that I can save will be a great start to our future! I do have a couple questions however, do I need a special printer to print coupons or will regular paper work? If I do need a special printer or paper where do I get it? Do I need to make a exact list when going to the store? Please help in any way possible! Thank you so much for your time!
Ruth May 2, 2011 at 11:41 pm
You’re welcome!
Caye April 26, 2011 at 1:25 am
Ruth, I just found your You tube video’s and site, love them. You are doing a great job.
I started watching Extreme Couponing a few weeks ago, and I do not agree with completely wiping out a bin of toothbrushes or aspirin’s, just to hoard them ( which to me, that appears to be what some of them are doing) I believe in saving my family as much money as possible, and spreading the word on couponing.
I have not been able to get above the 60% savings range yet, nor has my sister, but we are thrilled to get the 60%. We donate some of our stock, to our local church’s and food banks, plus anyone else who may be in need.
We too, are in Florida, and we do not find any store’s that will double coupons. Our main stores are Publix, Winn Dixie, CVS & Walgreens. Do you know of any store’s that double?
Love you and your family.
Ruth May 2, 2011 at 11:41 pm
There are no double coupons in Florida (Boo!) It is against state law.
Rosie May 1, 2011 at 11:50 pm
I just wanted to say thanks for posting your beginner’s guide. I just started couponing. I had been collecting coupons all week and was so excited to get the sunday news I was up at 6:45 ( my husband thought I was nuts) but I have to tell you that I saved $70 today between CVS and my regular groceries. Saving even $10 would have been fabulous but $70!! I hooked!!
I do have a lot of questions but I’ll only ask one:
What do I do when I have a coupon that says buy 2 and save (fill in the blank) but the sale says I have to buy 3 (or the other way around).
Thanks again.
Ruth May 2, 2011 at 11:43 pm
If the sale is 3 for 5 or something like that (10 for $10, etc.), you really don’t have to buy 3 (or 10). They would just be priced at $1.67 each. It is just a store ploy to get you to buy more!
Tawn May 2, 2011 at 11:33 pm
I have a quick question for you. I cut two different manufacturere coupons out of the paper this weekend. One is BOGO for Old Spice Body Wash. Then I cut one for get $1.00 for two old spice products. My question is can I stack these two coupons?
I also wanted to say thank you for your site. You have helped explain quite a few things that I was wondering about.
Thanks again.
Ruth May 2, 2011 at 11:40 pm
No, you can use one or the other. If you had a $1/1 MQ, you’d be able to stack it with the BOGO Q (The $1 comes off the first item and the BOGO is for the second item), but a $1/2 Q would overlap with the BOGO. Does that make sense?
Tawn May 3, 2011 at 4:55 am
Yes thank you for the info. It really helped.
Beth Letchford May 17, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Thank you so much for your easy to understand instructions and demostrations of the realistic couponing world. I have set a goal of saving at least 75% on my grocery bill per month. Thanks to you I may eventually be able to obtain that goal.
Ashley Fraser May 18, 2011 at 12:31 am
Hi!!
I have been watching the videos on youtube and I am very inspired by all the savings! I am looking to start couponing, but it is so very overwhelming at first!
I am excited about it though.
Debbi May 19, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I found you thanks to that new show extreme couponing. I like your practical non hoarding approach and have a couple questions regarding inserts. Our local paper does NOT allow for extra inserts nor will they “sell” them without a paper. In addition our stores return the extras to them. Right now the sunday paper, which has P&G and smart source adds, is on special for .99 a week for 6 months. So.. do I bite the bullet and buy 4 copies a week to get coupons? We do not have a network of people we can get inserts from so we are kind of stuck buying our own.
Ruth May 20, 2011 at 8:54 am
That sounds like a pretty good deal if you are committed to couponing, but it is definitely a big up-front cost. I guess I would say that if you can afford to cough up the 100 dollars right now without putting a heavy strain on your family’s finances, then it is probably worth the investment.
Ignacio lopez May 22, 2011 at 5:19 pm
I would like to start extreme couponing, I plan to donate some of the excess or unwated goods to woman’s batteered shelters (i think this segment is very over looked) They seem not to get a lot and they need it the most. I live in albuquerque nm contact drlopez13@yahoo.com
Mrs. Sellaneous May 22, 2011 at 8:28 pm
insightful thank you!
allie May 24, 2011 at 12:40 am
I read that you could not pull the coupons from target until you did a softwear update and downloaded targets software. I have tried and it shows it went through but I still can’t pull the coupons I don’t know what I am doing wrong. Can you please do a step by step vid on how this is done so I can see what I’am doing wrong. Thanks
Ruth May 24, 2011 at 8:52 pm
I’m sorry Allie I am really not very good with computers. I have no idea what the problem might be. You might want to try contacting Target’s online customer service.
Rita May 31, 2011 at 8:54 pm
It could be your web browser. I had the same problem. I have a mac and have to use Safari for the target and smartsource coupons and have to use Firefox for the others. Try using a different web browser. Hope that helps!
Debbi May 24, 2011 at 3:27 am
Well I just got back from my first shopping trip. I hit 3 stores for deals, driving a total of 30.8 miles round trip. I SAVED $92.83 and SPENT only 64.89. WOW! Was I excited! I was able to get so much food too! Now, if I subtract out the gas and the cost of the newspapers, I would say I still saved over 50% off my normal couponless shopping. I can only imagine how great this is going to be once I have more than one weeks coupons!
Ruth May 24, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Great job Debbie! Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer Campbell July 27, 2011 at 12:32 am
He Debbie – I am from Canada, so im not sure if they do this their – but I have a store near me that does price matching. It means you get the deal without having to use gas to drive all over. That would add to your savings!
Jennifer Campbell July 27, 2011 at 12:32 am
Hi Debbie – I am from Canada, so im not sure if they do this there – but I have a store near me that does price matching. It means you get the deal without having to use gas to drive all over. That would add to your savings!
Reshma June 1, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Hi Ruth,
Love the site, I’m trying to do the 8 week process and have my coupons and system together but am having a really hard time trying to figure out what items to get at 60% or more. My local stores are Kroger, Target, and Publix. The only thing I figure out is that target i can use the mfg and the target coupon. I tried using redplum but I think the site it down right now. Any other tips? I feel like once I get past this I’ll get the hang of it!
Thanks again, I’m excited to do this!
Best,
Reshma
Reshma June 1, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Also, how do you know how much items cost at the store? ex. if i have a $2 off coupon how do I know if it’s a good savings or not at all?
valerie June 4, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Ruth,
I am trying so hard at this couponing but i am getting so frustrated!.. I feel like i am trying to build a stockpile and read your book but am still struggling with it. I spend so much money a week on groceries for my house of four….
Please help!
MorganMcPhetres June 24, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Ruth, I am a very new beginner at couponing, still trying to figure it out and I’m just not getting it I guess. For example, I have a peelie for french’s honey mustard for $1.00 off any one prodct, I also have a RedPlum coupon for the exact same product for $1.00 off any 1 product.. I see though in the small print it says one coupon redeemable per purchase, does this mean I cannot use both of my coupons? Please Help! Thanks a bunch, Morgan M
Michele Charette June 24, 2011 at 10:40 pm
Hi I live in Troy NY and I was wondering how do I find a paper recycling bin like the girl I saw on the show. She was getting inserts from a recycling bin that she went to at night. And also how do you get so much cereal and laundry soap. Our coupons stink here for those so you do not really save that much. Any advice I would appreciate it.
melinda July 3, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Well today was my first time going to the store and all i had was my inserts from the newspaper, because I’m waiting on the laser printer from Amazon. Well anyways, everything on my list was stuff that we needed. I went to Walgreens and bought stuff on sale with a coupon and i really didnt save to much and i’m kinda bummin. I had a total savings of 28.00 in coupons on my receipt. If you have any tips to make me feel better,lol I would sure appreciate them. Thank you, Melinda
Kelly July 10, 2011 at 2:12 am
I tried to use a printable coupon and a manf coupon on the same product at publix and was told I couldn’t is this true
Steve July 13, 2011 at 6:12 am
Great stuff thank you for taking the time to write all of this out.. With one on the way I’m learning some of the basics to help the cause for the family so we can enjoy our money instead of wasting so much of it on basic necessities that it sounds like I grossly overpay for!!
Monique Marquez August 15, 2011 at 12:18 am
Thank you so much for your help and advise, I’m a newly separated women and my monthly budget for the whole groceries at home is only 50 dollars at the moment lol, I’m sure this will improve my quality of life, thanks again.
Becky Brock October 20, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Im new to couponing, so my question is this: I read on another website that you could use a manufacture & store coupon for the same item. This confuses me because in most stores where i live they only allow one coupon per transaction, please explain because I’m very confused!!! Thanks
Philip October 27, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Hi there. I am a junior high minister at my church and wanted to find a way to incorporate this type of couponing with our homeless ministry. Wondering if you have any ideas or experience with this particular outreach. Thank you and God bless,
Philip Parke
Claire December 2, 2011 at 2:05 pm
I have food allergies and buy on whole/natural foods; I’m allergic to perfume so most of the products I purchase are hypoallergenic or from the health food store. Can you explain how someone with allergies can take advantage of the couponing when the real food that I eat does not usually have a coupon in the paper?
Looking forward to your suggestions.
Claire
amy December 3, 2011 at 3:15 pm
iam a beginner,,, so my first question is,, if i have a dollar coupon off of one roll of paper towls,, and there 99 cents,,, and i only have one coupon,,,, so how do i get 25 rolls with the same coupon,,,,, so if theres any other tips for a beginner that would be helpful,,, please let me no,,,,
Vannesa December 24, 2011 at 8:38 am
I’m new at couponing, but I was wondering in order to print coupons off your printer and computer at home, do you use regular printing paper to print the coupons out? Or do you use special paper? I really would love to start couponing.
Jennifer January 4, 2012 at 1:45 am
Just use the paper thats in there they dont care about it just the coupon.
Hope this helps a little.
pearl December 27, 2011 at 7:26 am
i realy like to save by using coopon the problem is,i dont know how to start. from SOUTH AFRICA
Denisse Diaz December 27, 2011 at 4:04 pm
I want to start extreme couponing as soon as possible but its confusing !
Debbie Dillon December 29, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Hello!
I sent you an email yesterday – not sure if you received it or not.
I’d love to have you as a guest contributor for my women’s magazine. You can check out our first issue here: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/298802
If you’re interested in sharing your knowledge and heart for helping others, please contact me at dmdillon88@yahoo.com.
Thanks so much! Hope to hear from you soon,
Debbie
Danqunette Williams January 3, 2012 at 2:08 pm
This couponing stuff is so confusing and I would like to learn it so I can start saving as soon as possible!
Jennifer January 4, 2012 at 1:43 am
All you need to do is go to a gas station or store near you and buy the news paper callod LA times there are plenty of coupons in there I only have to say one other thing check and see if they are in there alot of people will go in to them and just take the coupons.
Hope this helps you.
Jennifer January 4, 2012 at 1:39 am
Im just curiouse about how you can bring your tottal amount from say 600 dollers to nothing but tax do you get coupons for free things and if so how?
Thank you for your time and advice.
amanda January 9, 2012 at 4:36 pm
im a little confused on the bogo…..heres my seniero
purell hand sanitizer bogo@399
I have 2 $1/1 coupon
how wouldi use this and on how many?
thanks for any help!
Terri January 15, 2012 at 3:49 pm
My husband and I have started collecting coupons for the past few weeks. Im having a hard time figuring out how do to all this. I have read the steps and I am trying to follow them. Can anyone give me some tips any tips you may have with anything dealing with couponing would be helpful. I only have Food lion, Giant and Rite aid close by. I have walmart but I seem to always spend more then I want to when I go there. Thanks you for any advise.
Ash January 20, 2012 at 12:37 am
I.m new to using coupons. Started watching the extreme couponers on TLC and decided to try it out and get more info. I came acoss an article where this woman describes how to use one coupon ment for a specific item on a different cheaper item. She paid just a few dollars for 800 dollars worth of P&G products. Theres a thousand comments on the article saying thats fraud. I dont really understand all the rules and want to know if this is okay or not? Here the article http://gomestic.com/homemaking/how-i-paid-just-36-00-for-800-worth-of-downey-tide-dawn-and-other-pg-products/
David February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm
I recently went to Publix and got some in store coupon that says( Limit one deal per coupon)say If I had the stores 2/$2 off coupon and a $1 off manufacture coupon can I use the 2 store coupons on on the 2 items with the manufactures, especailly if the stores coupon says Limit one deal per coupon.
Ruth February 9, 2012 at 3:39 pm
If the Publix coupon says $2 off 2 then you can only use one coupon per 2 items. However, you would be able to stack that with two (2) $1/1 manufacturer’s coupons.
tammy February 22, 2012 at 1:03 pm
I love this, it is to the point and broken down well. I have been teaching low income moms and dads how to manage money and how to coupon. Couponing has changed my life. i am a low income mom and I have been saving for only 2 or 3 years now; but not like I want to.I am hopping that this Opens my eyes a lot more to things I may have missed and came short of. I REALLY commend you for taking the time to do this and allowing people like me to come into the couponing world with confidence that I can Save BIG on a budget such as mine. I really want to be the first couponer to save BIG using my EBT card. because there are no tax on the and i don’t pay tax on coupons when I shop at Wal-Mart.To be the first women to do that and then not pay anything and leave the store dancing would be awsome.
jameelah March 11, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Hi, i just started couponing in the state of Fl. I am kind of confused. When a coupon says Save $1.00 on any three items does that means that i have to buy three to use the coupon or does that mean that it will take 1.00 off each item up to 3 items? pls help I am trying to go grocery shopping today.
Ruth March 12, 2012 at 7:35 pm
It means you have to buy 3 and you will get $1.00 off the three–$0.3333 off each one.
Shannon June 12, 2012 at 2:39 pm
im starting to extreme coupon to help my dad save money but im 12 and he dosnt think i can do it how do i start
John June 24, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Hi my self and my girl are looking into couponing in illinois but have no idea how to start and we were wondering what type of stores do the double couponin thing as well any help is greatly appreciates thanks
Cynthia June 25, 2012 at 9:51 pm
I have had problems with our local grocery store (HEB) no longer accepting many of the coupons from the online sites. (Their excuse is they have had bad experiences getting reimbursed from the companies.) I don’t know which ones will work until I arrive and check out. Have you experienced any problems like this or is this a Texas issue? thanks
Roger July 27, 2012 at 1:30 am
Lots of good coupons for savings, thanks.
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josh stewart October 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm
im a little confused about everything, i though it was impossible to pay $50.00 for $1200.00 wort of loot untill i watched extreme couponing if anyone can help me understand i will greatly appriciate it.
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devan October 22, 2012 at 8:37 pm
hello i just did some of your steps because me and my hubby watch the show
but i was wanting to know if i got a good deal or if i still need work because i think i got it but not for sure so
i got 7 items on my list and this is with out taxes
cottonelle wipes 42ct
axe deodorant
2 schick disposable razors
johnson’s bedtime bath and lotion
alka-selter plus cold
it came to 31.42 with out taxes and the coupons
with coupons it came to 15.02 and still no taxes
so is that good or bad???
china January 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm
I think that’s a gd deal that’s more then half off.
Joanna October 29, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Hi ruth,
this is awesome, I am newbie though. However i wanted to ask you, what about the coupons cannot be combined with other coupons? Are they referring to coupons from Newspaper? or is it per item?
thanks
Michael Shelnutt November 2, 2012 at 2:29 am
Ok, so I am a newbie in the coupon world. I had 6 printed coupons from coupon.com and walmart couldnt scan them! They said if they cant scan them, they cant take them. What is up with this? Thanks for all your help.
brittany longines November 5, 2012 at 12:50 pm
I have a few question. I do not understand how those people on the show get all that stuff for free. Tell me the name of the store that allow you to dubble coupon because where i live in the state of illionis there are no stores that allow you to dubble coupon can someone please explain to me how to coupon some things I would need to know on how to dubble coupon and what stores let you guys and where u shop so I can try to do it or explain to me how you do it am and lost and looking for help thanks
maddy November 8, 2012 at 7:56 am
hi, i found this after watching the “extreme couponing” show and im moving to the USA soon, i was wondering does every state have its own coupons? or are there states that DONT have coupons?
Tiina November 14, 2012 at 12:52 am
How do you find out what sales the grocery store is having that you can match up with a coupon? Sales in general or buy 1 get 1 free.
Ruth November 15, 2012 at 1:26 pm
I recommend finding a great coupon matchup website that can help you match the store sales for your store to the available coupons. I list some of my favorites in the Week 2 Lesson!
Kayla Ellison December 2, 2012 at 10:09 pm
I’m sort of new to couponing I mean I’ve used them before but I’m not as good as I want to be. My grocery limit a month is $200.00 so I’ve decided to look into couponing more. I only do my grocery shopping at walmart and shaws I’ve tried market basket but I don’t seem to get as many deals as I get at shaws. Do you have any tips that can help me on my shopping trips?
Bianca December 21, 2012 at 8:02 pm
I’m a college student working a minimum wage job. I’m trying to learn how to coupon for both me, my two brothers also in college, my mom, and grandmother. Where do I find the company policy for Walmart on coupons & where do you find out where the sales are?
Nancy January 7, 2013 at 3:06 am
Hi Bianca, By now, you may have found the coupon policy for Walmart. Just in case you didn’t, below is the URL, which you copy and paste into your internet browser: http://corporate.walmart.com/coupon-policy
Also, here is a URL for other stores’ coupon policies maintained by a famous extreme couponer: http://www.jaimekirlewcouponing.com/coupon-policies/
KELLY December 29, 2012 at 5:34 pm
BUT THE THING IS THE COUPONS ALWAYS HAVE EXPERATION DATES ON THEM!!! SO HOW CAN ANYONE DO THIS !?
Kristyn Ray December 29, 2012 at 5:51 pm
I am looking for the Extreme Couponing list of needs for beginners. Example: the couponing binder checklist…
Sitha January 2, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Does these work in Florida? I know theres different regions.
Molly January 6, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Hi I’m new to this and I was wondering if you could use more than one coupon for an item, the coupon type I’m talking about states, “Save $1 on any one can of Planters peanuts” and another says “Save 40 cents when you buy any six cups of yoplait yogurt”
Nancy January 7, 2013 at 3:20 am
Hi Molly, From my understanding based on all of the extreme couponer web sites I’ve visited, what you are asking is about “stacking coupons.” The “Save $1 on any one can of Planters peanuts” and the “Save 40 cents on any 6 cups of Yoplait yogurts” are most likely manufacturer coupons and only if you had a store coupon (i.e. CVS Extra Care Rewards bucks or Ralph’s store coupon) would you be able to present both the store coupon at the store printed on the coupon (i.e. CVS or Ralph’s, etc.) along with a manufacturer’s coupon. I’ve been trying very hard to utilize this “stacking” coupons method and what I understand is that the store coupon along with the manufacturer coupon must be used together at the store where the store coupon came from (it will be printed on the coupon). I use the 40 cents off on any 6 cups of Yoplait all of the time and I haven’t been able to find a store coupon to stack with the manufacturer’s coupon on Yoplait. Lots of savings wished to you.
Ruth January 8, 2013 at 7:13 am
Nancy is exactly correct. You can only use 1 manufacturer’s coupon per item, but you can “stack” a store issued coupon with a manufacturer’s coupon for additional savings.
Amy S. February 13, 2013 at 1:06 pm
hi i am having some luck saving money by shopping store sales every week. we have kroger, food city, cvs and walgreens in town. i have clipped coupons and looked at the ads for about 3 weeks. i have a small stockpile of coupons but am still having trouble finding coupons for what i actually use. my husband and kids are picky eaters. any other tips would be helpful. if anyone needs any advice on soap i have found a recipe for homemade laundry soap that works and one for the dishwasher that seems to work well.
Amy S. February 13, 2013 at 3:49 pm
one more question. you keep mentioning stacking coupons… a store coupon with a man coupon. does that men a printed coupon or a coupon on a value card? i have seen several store policies that value card coupons can not be used with a man. coupon.
Laura February 14, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Ruth
Is your beginner’s guide to couponing no longer available to print? I would like to give it to some friends that are interested in it so they can have it handy. Your website and beginner’s guide has saved me tons of money for the past couple of years. Your beginner’s guide is what made it all click for me and many many thanks to you !!!
Dominique February 18, 2013 at 3:03 pm
I need someone to really teach me step by step through email and tell me about sale and coupons and where to get them im 18 and im in a bad situation i need to start couponing Please can someone help me?
Molly February 22, 2013 at 11:44 am
I am just starting out and I am so excited to really get into this. but I do have a question, you state that I need to save coupons and also on the tv shows it has the different people that have saved all these coupons.
All my coupons have an expiration date, is there anything to get around that? How do I save them or build a collection?
Hope to hear from you soon.
-Molly
Ruth Soukup February 23, 2013 at 6:10 am
Coupons generally have a shelf life of about 10-12 weeks before they expire. In order to maximize your coupon savings, you should be collecting new coupons each week, then matching the coupons you have (regardless of what week they are from) to the items that are ON SALE that week in your store. Saving money with coupons is MUCH more about the store sales then the actual coupons. You should also know that there is NO WAY to use all your coupons before they expire. You will throw a lot of them away. Just focus on shopping the sales and trying to add a coupon to a sale price whenever you can. I hope that makes sense!
miraoli February 23, 2013 at 1:52 pm
You should totally check out PrintableCouponsandDeals.com for a lot of coupons. They make it super super easy to coupon.
Coutney February 25, 2013 at 1:16 pm
The kroger coupons you can load to your card directly from the website…. are they considered store coupons or manufacturer coupons? I mean can you “stack” them with a manufacturer coupon?
Thanks in advance!
Desiree March 18, 2013 at 12:29 pm
I am really new at this and my family is going thru some struggle so I am trying to make sure I get everything down to a science. My local store says they double coupons up to .50. Ok this might sound dumb but does that mean that the coupon has to be for .50 or less or could it be .75 and they will do .50? Thanks for your help.
Mia March 21, 2013 at 5:28 am
I’m not sure if this was addressed in comments or in any of your posts as I just found your site. But in my local area there are several women who are “extreme couponers” that have a method of making money beyond the coupon cutting. When they are “hoarding” or buying extreme multiples of items they sell them to friends and also to strangers via notifying them on a Facebook account. Some set up a separate FB account to list the “excess” tubes of toothpaste, fabric softener, bath soap etc they don’t use and people that have joined that page then claim what items they want. The “coupon lady” will keep a running tally of what each person wants and then she will have a “rendezvous” of sorts with the various people where they exchange cash for their purchases. Although I’ve never participated in this I have heard from friends that the local police are cracking down on them. But think about it, they’ve taken their couponing beyond saving money into “making money”!
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Doug George March 22, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Great Artical, I live in CT where Im starting to think its harder then other places to “extreme coupon.” Could you please give me some advice or some of the better stores in my are Hartford, CT. Please and thank you.
shouady March 27, 2013 at 3:55 pm
Hi, do I need a special software or program to be able to print coupons from target.com
lmk thanks
Or can Ijust click on PRINT and that will work? Bcuz Iheard if I don’t download somethng for it then the barcode won’t scan when I give it to the cashier.
Kaylee March 28, 2013 at 12:05 pm
For step one a good coupons sie is coupon suzy. You can click the Q’s that you want and only the ones you want you can have printed.
wayne April 24, 2013 at 2:16 am
how to get bundles of items free is it that you print the same coupons idk how to fully do coupons I want to be like extreme couponing
Nicole May 1, 2013 at 5:20 pm
I am new to couponing and have 2 questions:
I’m confused about coupons on your mobile phone. I’ve heard several people use them but it seems like stores have several limitations on them. Am I just not understanding the process correctly?
Can you use coupons to shop online or do you have to search for specifically “online” coupons?
Dawn May 9, 2013 at 7:12 pm
I have watched the show extreme couponing on TLC. I got extremely interested in it and wanted to try it myself. I have talked to a few family members and they have said it is illegal in the state of Wisconsin. Is this true?
Stephanie May 16, 2013 at 1:42 am
Hi oh how i wish you can personally show me how to do it,only if someone could help me out because I have a family of five and I need to save money..is there any way you can help me please I’m just discovering this couponing thing.