Things You'll Need:
- A big paper (or plastic) bag.
- Coupons
- Rewards Cards
- An email address
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Step 1
Coupons. Always use coupons. For others purchases as well as your own. You can get coupons out of magazines, newspapers, and there are even web sites online that you can print coupons on (go to google and type in "Free Printable Coupons".) It might only save you $.50 here and there, but that money adds up. For each amount you saved whether it be $.50 or $10, put that money in a jar for "Gift Money".
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Step 2
Rewards Cards. Almost every store these days has rewards cards. Make sure you sign up for them if they are free (most are). Every purchase in that store will gain you some sort of points, which eventually add up to money off your next purchases. Also, some rewards cards will give you coupons for "Free" Items. Even if it isn't something you will use, make sure you pick it up and put it in your big bag that has all your future gifts in them.
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Step 3
Emails. Sure these weekly mailings may be a pain. A lot of them happen to be useful though. Some mailings have discount coupons and free with purchase gifts. Like above, even if the gift is something you will not use - PICK IT UP! Someone you know will happen to like it.
