How to Save With Printable Food Coupons

You can save a lot of money on groceries by using printable coupons.

Printable coupons are available from a variety of websites, ranging from those that focus solely on coupons to retail sites that offer them as part of their weekly ads. Coupons are a great way to cut down on the money you spend on groceries. To get the maximum benefits, however, you have to employ some strategy when using coupons. A little preparation and diligence can yield some big savings.

Instructions

1. Print the same coupon multiple times. Although grocery stores may have restrictions on how many times you can use a coupon with the same purchase, there's nothing preventing you from going back the following week or even the next day and using the coupon again. Some online coupon sites may only let you print out one of the same coupon, but others are far more generous and let you print out multiple copies.

2. Use the coupons to shop in bulk. If you have multiple coupons for meat, for example, use them before they expire and stock up. You can freeze certain items, such as meat, so that they will last longer.

3. Print coupons for already discounted brands. Using a coupon for popular and more expensive brands is always a good money-saver, but combine coupons with already discounted brands and you can save you even more.

4. Look for "buy one, get one free" coupons. These can be a great value, no matter if you're purchasing a $1 pack of gum or a $10 pack of chicken, because you're getting one item for free.

5. Look for coupons for bulk items, such as a pack of four toothbrushes or a large box of cereal. Bulk items are typically discounted to begin with, so coupling them with a coupon will always save you a good deal of money.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have an all-in-one unit that includes a color copier, you can copy coupons that only let you print them once.

• Look to see if you can combine coupons you print online with coupons from newspapers or store circulars.

• Check any expiration dates or other conditions of use on the coupons you print.

References

• Stretcher: Using Coupons to Save Money