Hi & Welcome!

If you are new to couponing I’m here to help! I’ve been a couponer for 4 years now. I love finding and sharing great deals as much as I love eating chocolate! ;) I’ve put this guide together to help you get aquainted with the crazy world of couponing! Please let me know if you need help! I’m always available to answer any questions!

Why should you coupon?

 To save yourself lot’s of money so you have more money to do what you want!

Where can I find coupons?

Sunday Paper: You will find these coupon inserts SS, RP, and PG. Sometimes there are other inserts (this depends on where you live) those can be GM, Target, USA Weekly, and Parade.
If you would like to see the 2011 coupon insert schedule you can click here.  This link will tell you what Coupon inserts are going to be in each Sunday paper for 2011.

Printable Coupons: There are a number of websites where you can find printable coupons. These are coupons you can click and print right at your computer! These are the Coupon sites I use:  Coupons.com , SmartSource.com, & RedPlum.com.

On the box or inside of an item.

All You Magazine: This is a great magazine full of coupons, recipes and always offers up great money saving tips! This magazine is available at Walmart or by subscription.

Couponing Lingo:

SS = Smart Source  
RP = Red Plum coupon  
PG = Proctor and Gamble 
GM = General Mills
 

CVS, Rite Aid, & Walgreens abbreviations

ECB:  Extra Care Buck(s) like cash at CVS
RR: Register Reward(s)  like cash at Walgreens
IVC : Instant Value Coupon these are located in the Walgreens monthly Easy Saver booklet. You can find the booklet in the store near the weekly ad.
Up = Up reward like cash at Rite Aid

Rest of couponing lingo:

B1G1 or BOGO = Buy one item get one item free.
MFC = Manufacturers coupon
MIR = Mail-in-rebate
Stacking = using both a manufacturers coupon and a store coupon on one item.
Overage = When your coupon(s) value more then the item that you’re buying. For instance if you are buying something for $1.97 and your coupon is $2/1 of that item. You would have overage. Some stores adjust the coupon down to the item’s price, and some allow overage.
MM = money maker. The coupons you use on a deal allow you to make money.
YMMV = Your mileage may vary, or your manager may vary. This means you may or may not be allowed to get in on this deal.
OOP = out of pocket. The money you are going to spend out of your pocket.
WYB = when you buy
IP = Internet printable
FAR = Free After Rebate
Filler = Item purchased to reach a minimum total in order to get a deal