Tag Archives: Coupon 101

My Stockpile

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Di

Just like a new, little bundle of joy, I wanted to show off my stockpile.  I am not sure what to name her yet…. but isn’t she just beautiful??? Told you – Isn’t it awesome?  

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Couponing 101 : Taming the Chaos

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Di

  When I first started couponing, I was clipping & printing like a manic.  I had coupons everywhere – loose in my pocketbook, on the kitchen table, under the kitchen table, in the car.  I had no rhyme or reason … Continue reading →

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Coupon 101 : Speaking The Language

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Di

You heard how French is the language of love? Abbreviations are the language of savings.  The only way to find a coupon mentioned in the blogverse is to know the conventions below:   Source of Coupon SS = Smart Source … Continue reading →

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Coupon 101 : Stockpiling is not Hoarding

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Di

Stockpiling is the bazooka in your saving money arsenal.   Even if you live in a cardboard box, I am sure there are many items that you use regularly.   When you find items at a very low price, you should stock … Continue reading →

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Coupon 101 : Where Are Thou, Coupons

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Di

Coupons are ripe for the picking.  You just need to know where to look… Sunday Newspaper I am 99.99% sure everyone knows the Sunday paper has coupons…   It is around $1.50 to get it delivered to my door, which means … Continue reading →

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Freebie : Another Way to Get Coupons – Home Made Simple

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Di

Here is a super way to get coupons for Cascade, Dawn, Mr. Clean & Swifter delivered right to your door.  Sign up here.   You can request a new one every 30 days, so add a reoccuring note to your … Continue reading →

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Freebie : Friendly Advice

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Di

You know the saying “There is no such thing as a free lunch”?  It’s true. Signing up and receiving freebies are incredibly exciting, but nothing is ever truly “Free”.  You will usually have to put your email into the form … Continue reading →

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10 Commandments of Couponing

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Di

Thou Shall: Locate Coupons.  Buy, beg or borrow Sunday Newspaper inserts.  Print coupons on the computer.  Like companies on Facebook.   Send letters to companies.  Pick up in-store coupons. The coupons are just begging to be used.   (Just don’t steal them… it … Continue reading →

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