COUPONING

1. FIRST OF ALL YOU HAVE TO KNOW THE RULES OF COUPONING.
2. SECOND, KNOW THE STORES YOU GO AND BUY FOOD. KNOW HOW AND WHEN THE STORES WILL HAVE GOOD SALES.
3. EVERY SUNDAY, MAKE SURE YOU CAN GRAB AS MANY AS YOU CAN COUPON INSERTS FROM NEWSPAPERS "SMARTSOURCE" TO "RED PLUM" TO ONCE A MONTH "P&G", THEY USUALLY COME IN "LA OPIÑION" "L.A. TIMES" "VALLEY PRESS" "DAILY NEWS" (ETC)

If you're interested in couponing, but aren't sure how to get started, this guide’s for you:

Where to Look for Coupons
     There are lots of coupons up for grabs, if you know where to find them. By far, the best places to look are:

• Newspapers- the Smart Source and Valassis coupon inserts appear on a near-weekly basis.
• Magazines- women's publications such as Woman's Day, Red Book, Family Circle and Good Housekeeping frequently carry manufacturer coupons
• In store- look for coupons on store shelves, on products and on the back of your receipts. Also look for coupons to print out at the register
• Additional places to look:
  
  • Online- look to free grocery coupon sites for loads of printable coupons. Not all stores take them; but if yours does, you’re in luck =]
  • Junk mail- high-value manufacturer coupons have started to appear in junk mailers, so be sure to look before you toss
  • Direct from the manufacturer- check manufacturer websites for printable coupons or contact companies (by mail, e-mail or phone) to request coupons. Write letters to the companys about their products how much you like them and that you want to request coupons, they will send =]

How to Keep Coupons Organized

There are lots of ways to organize coupons, the key is to find the approach that works best for you. Three options to consider:

• Clipping out all coupons
• Clipping out just the coupons that YOU intend to use
• Leaving the coupon inserts intact, and clipping coupons on an "as-needed" basis

Whichever approach you choose, there are several things that you can do to ensure that your coupons remain neat and accessible:

1. Develop a filing system. Many couponers organize their coupons by grocery category--dairy, frozen foods, deli, etc. – but it's not the only way to go. Find a filing system that works for you, by aisle, by expiration, etc. – and put it into action.
2. Find a container to hold your coupons. Use a shoebox, a storage container, a coupon binder, a coupon wallet or a recipe box – it doesn't matter what you choose – but it's important to have a landing spot for all of those coupons. I personally use ziplock bags, dont ask why but people have their own thing lol.
3. File coupons the same day you get them. Okay, so you may not always have time to file your coupons right away, but try to file them as soon as you can. This will prevent them from getting lost, and save you the hassle of having to sort through a big mess of coupons all at once.

WELL LAST BUT NOT LEAST IT MIGHT TAKE HRS OR DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU GET AT THE STORE FOR COUPONING BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER IT TAKES LOTS AND LOTS OF PATIENCE FOR COUPONING AND ENJOY YOUR TRIP CUZ THERES NOTHING BETTER THAN TOO WALK OUT THAT STORE WITH MORE STUFF IN YOUR CART AND HAD PAID LESS FOR IT.