Use these steps to get yourself on track to saving money:
- The first thing that you need to do to start getting all of those great deals you hear about is accumulating coupons. Each week there are usually two different coupon inserts in most newspapers. Once a month there will be 3 inserts. Having multiples of each coupon makes it easier for you to take advantage of all of the sales and get multiples items at once. This helps build a food storage, also known as a stockpile. Getting multiple inserts each week is not as as difficult as some may believe. The easiest and cheapest way is to ask family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to save them for you.
- Another source of coupons is the internet. Before wasting your paper and ink, check to be sure that your store excepts internet printable coupons. Offers can be found at many manufacturer and coupon related websites. There is a selection of coupons on this blog to help you get started. Visit the Printables section for more coupons! Many manufacturers also offer coupons which are sent post mail. Additional coupons can also be found in your local grocery store and in-store savings can be found at most grocery stores.
- Don’t forget to apply for your grocery store “loyalty” cards. These will give you the extra discounts for their sale items and other promos they may be running. You can combine these sales with your coupons for maximum savings. Some stores also give you credit for bringing your own bags for your items.