How to save BIG with coupons

Have you ever wondered if clipping coupons is really worth the trouble? You've heard people say that coupons make you spend more by buying products you ordinarily would not buy without the coupon. Therefore, look for specific coupons in the right places!!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A little time
• Patience
• Scissors
• Holder to help you sort your findings

1. Try looking for coupons for products you usually buy in 'snail mail mailers.' That is, through packets of advertisements mailed to your home or office.
2. Now you can also try searching your local weekend paper (especially the Sunday paper) for great deals. Retailers know that is when their largest audience reads through and looks at the classifieds.
3. Next, check the newspaper inserts. Sometimes there are flyers buried in the folded pages - just waiting for the right customers to pick them out!
4. Then, try specific coupon clipping sites, like www.coupons.com. There are several others out there. This particular site lists seemingly hundreds of coupon by grouping. You can even check out the coupons that will expire soon!
5. Finally, if you are looking for a specific brand, some people overlook the fact that you can go straight to the brand site for coupons. Not every retailer puts coupons on their site, but this might just be where you find your next treasure. I frequent the Iams website, as I have several large pets with BIG appetites. I know they are always trying to drive traffic to their website.

Tips & Warnings

• If it is too good to be true .... research!
• Watch expiration dates - you know the cashier at your local supermarket will check this!!