How to Save On Your Groceries by Using Coupons

How many times have you been to the grocery store and was shocked by the total amount? This happened to me all the time, until I discovered the joy of clipping coupons. You may not think you have the time or patience to clip coupons but the first time you go grocery shopping and your $100 total is now $40-$50, your be hooked.

Things You'll Need

• Sunday Paper
• Internet
• Printer

Instructions

1. 

   In your Sunday paper, you will find coupons. Clip any coupons that you might use sometime in the near future. Don't clip every coupon you find, this will just clutter your coupons and make them difficult to go threw.

2. 

   At the local Dollar Store, I found a coupon organizer that was the perfect size to fit into my purse. Find something to put your coupons in that they will be with you at all times. If you forget your coupons at home, you can't use them.

3. 

   Make a Menu. This way you will know exactly what you need. Make a shopping list of everything you need. Once you have your list, look threw your coupons to see what items you can use a coupon on. Mark each item with a "C" (for coupon) so when you get to the store you know to look for a coupon for that item. Paperclip all of these coupons to your list.

4. 

   Now that you have your list and have marked which ones have coupons, you will know what you still need coupons for. Go to your computer and get on www.google.com You can search for coupons that you don't have. If you need paper towels, you can search for "paper towel printable coupon" or "Brawny paper towel printable coupon". Some of these links will be out dated and the coupons may be expired. Once you have searched for Brawny paper towels, under the search box click show options. To the left, click latest to get the most recent coupons. Print. Follow these steps until you have a coupon for everything on your list. Don't forget to make your list with a "C" for every coupon your print from your list. You will be surprised what coupons are out there so don't skip anything, even the smallest items.

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   You can also check your local ads for the store with the best sales. Or check with your grocery store to see if they will price match competitors ads. If so, just bring all your ads and buy everything at one place.