Getting Started Series
Getting Started Part 5 – Walgreens 101
I remember several years ago marveling at a woman in Walgreens who had managed to pay only $2.87 for a shopping cart full of stuff that should have cost at least $50. When I asked about it, the cashier told me the woman was a “Register Rewards Couponing Genius.” I didn’t know what he meant, so [...]
27Apr2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 2 comments | Continued
Getting Started Part 4 – Change the Way You Grocery Shop
I’ve mentioned in previous posts that I cut my grocery bill by more than 30 percent in the first month I began couponing, and it looks like this month will be at least 50 PERCENT LESS THAN what I spent on groceries each month prior to embarking on my “Journey In Frugality” just four months [...]
23Apr2010 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
Getting Started Part 3 – Organizing Your Coupons
One of the most important parts being a successful “couponer” is being organized. You have to have your coupons organized to use them effectively, and there are several different methods to do this. Some people like a coupon box, others use an envelop system. I personally “love me a three-ring binder,” so I chose the [...]
21Apr2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 2 comments | Continued
Getting Started Part 2 – Building Your Stash of Coupons
So you’ve decided you want to become a “couponer” or “coupon queen.” Now, you need, well . . coupons! And lots of them if you really want to rack up the savings. Before you begin to feel overwhelmed, remember this: I didn’t start clipping coupons until January 1, 2010, and I now have a five-inch [...]
19Apr2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 3 comments | Continued
Getting Started Part 1 – Why Clip Coupons?
I was always one of those peoople who never believed in the value of couponing. I didn’t figure it was worth the trouble to save 50 cents here and 20 cents there. But as my grocery bill continue to climb, and our household income took a few hits, I began to read about ways to [...]
19Apr2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 3 comments | Continued
