Couponing Bootcamp

Cut your grocery bill by 80% or more!

By: Sarah Roe

MoneySavingQueen.com

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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Chapter 2: Find Coupons for the Products You Actually Use ……………………………………………………………………8

Chapter 3: Lost in Translation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11

Chapter 4: 13 Ways to Save ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....13

Chapter 5: Frequently Asked Questions ……………………………………………………………………………………………….21

Closing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….22

About the Author ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Congratulations, you are on your way to cutting your grocery bill by 80% and saving your family

thousands of dollars every year. All it takes is a little smart shopping! In this book, you will learn how to

find coupons for products you actually use, how to organize your coupons and my 13 ways to save.

I wanted to start by offering up a few definitions as well as giving you a clear explanation of the coupon

lingo you will find on MoneySavingQueen.com. This ‘coupon lingo’ is your guide to savings. Once you’ve

learned it, using the coupon matchups, database and other tools on MoneySavingQueen.com will be a

breeze.

Coupon Definitions:

Manufacturers Coupons: This type of coupon is sent directly from the manufacturer. You can find the

wording usually at the top of your coupon. This coupon is most commonly found in the newspaper, on

the manufacturer’s website or on popular coupon sites such as Coupons.com, SmartSource.com or

Redplum.com. When you use this coupon at the store, the store will be reimbursed directly from the

manufacturer.

Store Coupons: Store coupons come from the store itself. Stores like CVS, Walgreens or Target

commonly issue store coupons on their websites or in the weekly store sales flyer. Store coupons are

not reimbursed from the manufacturer. Think of these coupons as a store sale in the form of a coupon.

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Internet Printable Coupons: These could be manufacturer coupons or store coupons. Instead of ending

up with coupons you will never use, you can easily print the coupons you want on demand right at

home. To make it easy, just visit MoneySavingQueen.com and click on ‘Coupons’ and you can click, print

and save.

Peelies: This type of coupon is the sticker coupon commonly found on the products themselves. They

are manufacturers coupons meant to entice you to make the purchase. You may only use the peelies if

you are purchasing that particular product.

Catalina: Catalina coupons are issued at the register and are triggered by your purchase. These typically

look just like the receipt, most are manufactures coupons and can be used at other stores which accept

manufacturer’s coupons.

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Blinkies: These coupons are usually found in red SmartSource boxes in the middle of aisles at your local

grocery store. These are also manufacturer’s coupons and can actually be used anywhere manufacturer

coupons are accepted.

Tearpads: Typically located on store displays or shelves, these are great incentives from the

manufacturers to entice you again to make a purchase.

Recognizing Fake Coupons:

With the rise of internet couponing, fraudulent coupons are on the rise as well. If you become well

versed in recognizing legitimate coupons, fraudulent coupons will be easy to spot. Using fraudulent

coupons means the store cannot be reimbursed for the coupon and that will cost the store money. In

my opinion, it is the same as taking money from the register. If the store loses money, they may change

their coupon policies which will hurt all money saving shoppers in the end. Ask yourself these questions

the next time you print your coupon:

1. What is the source? Is the coupon from the manufacturer directly or is this from a friend of a

friend sent via e-mail? If you received your coupon as a .pdf file or .jpg attachment on an e-mail

then it is likely fake. Coupons should always come straight from the company or the store.

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2. Is the coupon for a free item? Most stores do not accept printable coupons for free products. If

a company is offering a coupon for a free product, it will likely be sent to you via snail mail

instead.

3. Are there misspellings? If the coupon has misspellings then it is likely a fake coupon.

If you are in question about a coupon, simply post it on the MoneySavingQueen.com Forums where we

have thousands of users willing to help you out!

Getting Ready to Save Money

There are two common misconceptions when it comes to smart shopping with coupons. The first is the

idea that ‘real’ couponing takes too much time and is not worth it. Nothing could be further from the

truth in my opinion. MoneySavingQueen.com provides printable coupons at your fingertips so you can

click, print and save. Also, MoneySavingQueen.com provides weekly coupon matchups to your local

stores. The matchups match store sales with coupons so you can save. The work is done for you and the

savings have never been easier!

You will have to plan your shopping trips, cut your coupons and get organized but once you have those

three steps down, you’ll be good to go! Make this a family affair. Teach your children how to save

money while you are learning and let them help you cut coupons and stay organized. If your children are

too young or you do not have children at home, team up with a friend. Don’t do it alone, share your

savings with a friend and get them on board too. You’ll stay excited and encouraged!

I grew up in a frugal family which means cutting costs is second nature to me and shopping smart with

coupons only fueled the fire now, I know how to cut costs on everything from groceries to vacations.

Stick with me and once you’ve learned the Money Saving Queen Smart Shopping Strategy, you will

never shop retail price again!

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Chapter 2: Find Coupons for the Products You Actually Use

I’ve found many people just don’t know where to look for coupons which leads them to think that there

aren’t any. However, that’s not the case. Once you know where to look, you’ll be surprised how many

coupons you will find!

1. The Newspaper: The Sunday newspaper is a great resource for coupons. Be sure to check out the newspaper from neighboring cities as well. Coupons are distributed by region so the coupons offered in each city may vary greatly.

2. Visit Manufacturer Websites: Go right to the source. If you're all about Arm & Hammer, visit ArmAndHammer.com for coupons. I encourage you to sign up for their newsletter and print coupons right from their website. You can do this for almost any major brand. Think outside the box on this one and visit produce and meat websites too. However, before signing up for multiple newsletters, I recommend setting up a coupon only e-mail address. Any free e-mail, such as gmail or hotmail, will do and this will ensure your savings don’t get lost in your inbox.

3. Printable Coupons: Visit legitimate printable coupon websites like Coupons.com, Redplum.com or Smartsource.com. To keep it simple, we have created a printable coupon webpage listing all recommended coupon websites and the coupons we think are worth printing. Just visit MoneySavingQueen.com and click on Coupons.

4. Use the Coupon Database: Did you know MoneySavingQueen.com has a Coupon Database? You can search for coupons and if there is one available the database will let you know where to find it. Just visit MoneySavingQueen.com, click on Coupons then MyCoupon Database.

5. Magazines: Many magazines have coupons in them so be sure to keep an eye out for FREE subscriptions or cheap subscriptions. My favorite is All You Magazine which is available at Walmart or AllYou.com. It is a couponers magazine filled with high value coupons and exclusive offers.

6. Using a Clipping Service: Because coupons are regional as outlined in #1, it makes sense to use a clipping service to find the coupons you really need. I recommend TheCouponClippers.com and CouponDede.com. Both feature coupons I actually receive in my area, I can order them online and use the coupons next time I see a hot deal.

7. Peelies, Blinkies, Catalina Coupons and Tearpads: The reason for mentioning these coupons in the definitions was to make you more aware of the different types of coupons available. The next time you’re in the grocery store, be sure to keep an eye out for these money saving coupons.

8. Coupon Swap: MoneySavingQueen.com, has been hosting coupon swap parties for a few years in Oklahoma if you cannot attend a coupon swap, don’t worry, you can host your own! The idea is simple, just bring coupons you do not want to use to the party. At our swap parties, we put the coupons in the middle of tables and let the guests go from table to table gathering coupons or you can create a swap box. Make a swap box for your church, school or workplace. The rule is if you take out 3 coupons then you have to put back three coupons. Swap and trade for the coupons you really need!

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9. Store Coupons: Walgreens, CVS and Target have store coupons which can be combined with manufacturer coupons. You can find these in their ads, at the store website or in the store itself. Walgreens offers a coupon book the second you walk into the store right by the sales ads. CVS offers coupons via e-mail and also with your CVS card (you can scan it under the coupon machine in the store). Target offers coupons on SuperTarget.com. These are some of my favorite coupons!

10. Recycling: Nope, this does not mean dumpster diving. Before your neighbors recycle their newspaper, ask them if they need the coupons. If you do have a local recycling center, ask if you are allowed to take the coupons when you recycle your newspapers. The key is asking, some centers will allow it and others will not.

How to Organize Your Coupons

It is important to organize your coupons in a way that reminds you to actually use them. Smaller folders or small organizers can cause you to lose your coupons and you miss out on the savings. Since you now know where to find coupons, you likely have quite a few which leads us to our most popular method of organization:

The Coupon Binder

The Coupon Binder is a three ring binder with baseball card organizers divided up into sections by organizational tabs. The baseball card organizers make it simple to fold the coupons in a manner that the picture can be easily seen or the expiration date can be easily identified. The tabs allow you to organize your binder in a manner that makes sense to you either by aisle in your favorite store or grocery section. Here are some suggestions:

Baby Items Baking Products Beverages Breakfast Foods/ Cereals Canned Goods Condiments/ Dressings Cleaning Products Cooking Items Dairy Drug Items Frozen Foods Meat Paper Goods Pasta/ Rice Pet Items Sauces/ Seasonings

For those of you who might not want to carry your binder into the store, you can easily use it to store your coupons then when you are ready to go on your shopping trip, take out the coupons you plan on

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using and put them into a smaller organizer or even a plain white envelope. But, if you can keep the binder in your purse or bag you won’t miss out on deals!

Expired Coupons

Military bases overseas can accept coupons up to six months past the expiration date. If you know a family stationed overseas, send your coupons their direction. If not, feel free to mail them to the Navy base MoneySavingQueen.com has adopted in Japan:

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Be sure to include a note that you are from MoneySavingQueen.com. What a great way to share the savings and thank the brave men and women who serve our country.

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Chapter 3: Lost in Translation

Knowing the coupon lingo is the key to savings. This will help you navigate MoneySavingQueen.com,

the weekly coupon matchups and forums as well.

Coupon Lingo:

RP = Redplum insert in your local newspaper

SS = SmartSource insert in your local paper

PG = Proctor & Gamble insert in your local paper

BOGO = Buy one, get one

B1G1 = Buy one, get one

B1G1F = Buy one, get one free

WYB = When you buy

CRT = Cash Register Tape

DND = Do Not Double

ECB = Easy Care Bucks from CVS

RR = Register Reward from Walgreens

MQ = Manufacturers coupon

To see this lingo in use, check out the following example of a coupon matchup:

Kelloggs Frosted Flakes $1.99

-$1/1 RP 8/7/11 (This means there was a $1 off one Kellogg’s item coupon in the Redplum insert from

your August 7, 2011 newspaper)

=.99 each

You’ll see us use this lingo as a way to let you know the savings. MoneySavingQueen.com adds the

matchups the day of or before the sale starts so you are prepared to save money.

Fine Print Lingo

If you begin to really read your coupon you will notice the fine print. I want to take a moment to talk

about what the fine print really means:

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Size specifications: You’ll notice many coupons will say ‘excludes trial size’ or ‘only valid on 4.2oz,’

etc. As ethical couponers, we must stick to those specifications on the coupon. This ensures that the

company will be reimbursed by the coupon we are using.

One Coupon per Purchase: You’ll notice most coupons have this wording in the fine print. What does it

mean? It actually means one coupon per item. For example, if you are buying five boxes of cereal and

you have (5) $1/1 coupons, you can use one coupon per box.

One Coupon Per Transaction: This coupon applies to the entire transaction. It is likely to be the $5 off

$25 coupons or $10 off $100 coupons that stores give out as promotions. While you can use other

manufacturer’s coupons in your transaction, you can only use one of these types of coupons.

Reading the fine print of a coupon can make or break a good deal. Most coupons have pictures of the

most expensive products but when you read the wording the coupon might be good for any product that

brand offers. This means, you might be able to use it on a less expensive product and get a better deal.

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Chapter 4: 13 Ways to Save

So here it is. If you are looking to cut your grocery bill by 80% then these steps are for you. Keep in

mind, the more of these steps you do, the more you will save. Also, what you put into the method is what

you will get out of it. If you only want to spend five minutes a week cutting coupons then you will get

five minute results.

I want to save hundreds of dollars off of my grocery bill, I practice each of the steps below. I now know

the lowest prices of my items so I can shop smart every single time I go to the grocery store.

Step 1: Create a Price Log

Did you know every single grocery item follows a sales cycle? This means that although your box of

cereal is full price this week, it will likely be on sale next week or on rock bottom clearance the week

after. Most grocery items cycle their lowest price every 6-8 weeks. The trick is learning what that price is.

The best way to do that is by creating a price log.

Use a piece of paper to write down your most expensive items, maybe your top 15 most expensive items.

Then, every single time you go into the grocery store, write down the price of that item. It should look

something like this:

Item: Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Week 5: Week 6:

Pop Tarts $2.99 $2.99 $2.50 $1.50 $2.99 $2.99

Do you see the pattern? On week 4, your Pop Tarts are at their lowest price. This method also shows you

what the lowest price actually is versus retail and sale price.

Step 2: Use Your Coupon

When you find out the lowest price of your item, by using the method above, that is when you use your

coupon. The trick is to combine as many savings as possible onto your item. Couponing is all about

timing. If you cut your coupons out on Sunday and hit the store Monday, you’re missing out on the

combination of low prices with coupons that could equal more savings! You must combine your coupon

with the lowest possible price to get the best deal.

Keep in mind, you won’t have a coupon for everything you purchase. This means, knowing the lowest

price for your item will help you learn when to stock up even if you don’t have a coupon.

Step 3: Stack Your Coupons

Want to get double the savings? Learn how to ‘stack’ your coupons. This means, most stores will allow

you to stack store coupons (i.e. Target, Walgreens, CVS, etc) with manufacturer’s coupons. Both are

redeemed from two different sources because one is a store loss and the other is redeemed from the

manufacturer. This means both can be combined or ‘stacked.’

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I really believe stacking is the key to making a big impact on your grocery bill, especially for stores like

Walgreens or CVS. Stacking coupons can lead to free or nearly free personal care items, laundry

detergent, cleaners and more.

Be sure to check your stores coupon policy first or call before you go to double-check that your store

allows coupon stacking.

Step 4: Stockpile

No hoarding here! You can leave the 63 bottles of mustard on the shelf for someone else! We’re talking

about stockpiling. When you use your coupon and combine it with a store sale to get your items for free

or nearly free, stock up on that item until it goes on sale again.

Yep, only stock up enough to last you until the next sale. This means, you won’t have to pile boxes of

cereal under your bed or turn your child’s toy box into a mini pantry.

However, in order to stock up you will need multiple sets of coupons. This is why using a clipping service

or purchasing multiple papers comes in handy. If you buy a box of cereal for .99 this week but then have

to buy it for $4.99 again next week, you’ve only saved on one week of shopping. The goal is to save

money on everything. So, if your cereal is .99 then stock up for a few weeks until the next sale comes

along.

Be sure to always check expiration dates in your stockpile and keep things moving on through. You may

find it easy to stockpile longer on items like toothpaste or shampoo which can be easily stored and have a

long shelf life. In the end, your stockpile is entirely up to you. But, let’s try to resist the urge to build

miniature grocery stores in our garages please.

Step 5: Use MoneySavingQueen.com Coupon Matchups

What’s a matchup? It is the process of matching up a store sale (the store’s loss) with coupons and

bringing you the final price. MoneySavingQueen.com does the work for you. We have staff and

volunteers who faithfully post the coupon matchups each week for all major stores including Wal-Mart,

Target, CVS and Walgreens.

We are showing you the best deals of the week so you can decide your plan of attack. This makes it easy

for you to watch prices (from your price log), find out how often sales come around and know just when

and how to stock up.

If the coupon is printable, we link it up for you so you can click, print and save. If the coupon came your

newspaper, we will indicate that as well.

When I started, I ‘matched up’ the sales and coupons on my living room floor. Now, you can simply visit

http://www.MoneySavingQueen.com and click on Matchups.

Step 6: Menu Planning

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This is a big one! Menu planning not only will save you money, it will save you time as well. Menu

planning is the concept of planning your menu around sales, coupons and your stockpile. You’ll

maximize your savings by planning your weekly menu around the sales and coupons (with

MoneySavingQueen.com matchups) plus the six jars of free spaghetti sauce you stocked up on last week.

You will save time by planning your menu out for an entire week or month in advance. This will

minimize those last minute, expensive grocery store trips. Also, you will save time because you won’t

have to wonder what your family will eat when you get home from work.

Again, the best part is that MoneySavingQueen.com offers Menu Plan Monday each week just for you.

We’ve partnered up with MommyHatesCooking.com to bring amazing, frugal recipes and we match the

recipes up with available coupons.

Step 7: Rebates + Coupons

Back in the day, rebating was the ‘in’ way to save. You would purchase your items, send in receipts and

the company would send a check. The practice faded away a bit but has come back in full force. What’s

the best part? You can use your coupons with the rebates!

This means, if you find a great rebate online or in your grocery store, you can combine that rebate with

coupons to make the deal even sweeter.

Recently, I found a $10 rebate online if I purchased $30 in product from that particular company. I used

my coupons and purchased the $30 in products for only $9 (after coupons). But, since the company was

looking only at retail price, I was able to send in my receipt and rebate form and get a check back for $10.

It was as if the company was paying me $1 to purchase their products! Talk about a great deal!

Step 8: Change Brands

As I began to coupon, my brand loyalty was put to the test. I started to try different brands because after

coupons the products were free. Coupons allow you to remain brand loyal to some items but I say, break

the cycle! Try a new brand, save money and you may discover a new favorite.

Another benefit, you will buy name brand because, with coupons, name brand will beat the generic price.

New brands at great prices, you can’t argue with that!

Step 9: Know the Lingo

It is important to know the lingo so you can find the deals. If you see a BOGO deal, you need to know

that means buy one, get one.

In our Money Saving Queen Forums, thousands of users post deals daily and many look to be in code. It

is a code for savings! The abbreviations tell you where to find the coupons and the deals. If you know the

code, you’ll get the deal. Knowing that SS means SmartSource will help you decipher our coupon

matchups and it will also help you recognize the different companies that supply coupons. Flip back a few

pages and keep our abbreviations list by your side, you’ll never miss a deal again!

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Step 10: Use the Power of the BOGO

The power of the buy one, get one free deal does depend on your store coupon policy so be sure to check

first. Here is how I get the most use out of a BOGO deal. Please note, this is only an example.

If your coupon reads, "Buy One, Get One Free," here's how it works:

For this particular coupon, the manufacturer will get reimbursed for the 'free' product. The

BOGO coupon is for the free item, NOT the other item. This means, you are still purchasing the

other item and there is NO coupon attached to that item.

Since there is no coupon attached to the item you are purchasing, you could attach a coupon to it.

For example, use a $1/1 Suave Hair Product coupon. Using two coupons (the BOGO and the

$1/1 Suave Hair Products) changes everything. That would make it look like this below:

Suave Hair Products $2 Each

-$1/1 Suave Hair Coupon

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-BOGO Suave Hair Coupon

= $1 for 2 Suave Hair Products

See how that makes this a great deal? Rather than two shampoos for $2, you get two for $1! The

next time you see these BOGO's clip 'em out!

BOGO Store Sale with BOGO Coupon Scenario

Now that you have the basic concept down, we're going to take that BOGO coupon you clipped

from the newspaper and combine it with a BOGO sale. This happens all the time at drugstores

like Walgreens and CVS especially on make-up. For this example though, we'll stick with the

Suave.

For the store sale you have to buy one Suave item & you'll get another Suave item FREE. This is

a SALE not a coupon.

Since you have a Buy One Get One FREE coupon, you can apply it to work with this fake sale

scenario:

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Do you see how they reverse there? Your FREE coupon will be applied to the one you had to

'buy' for the store sale. This means, in the end, BOTH items will be FREE. The store will get

reimbursed for the free product from the BOGO coupon and the store takes care of the other free

product due to their own store promotion.

This will definitely take your couponing up a notch! See how these strategies can really save you

money at the grocery store? As you might imagine, this type of couponing can be the most

confusing for cashiers. If you have problems, be patient and please be polite. Worst case

scenario, ask for your coupons back, try another store or come back at another time. On a side

note, I have never had any issues with couponing this way because it is legal. However, I have

also been buying other items at the time I did this.

Sometimes buying other items with your transaction is all it takes to make for a smooth

transaction. If you only check out with the BOGO/BOGO sale items, you may experience

confusion from cashiers who may not understand the concepts of coupon reimbursement. Keep

that in mind the next time you go in and it will help you through the checkout lane.

Step 11: Read the Fine Print

Take an extra look at your coupon and find out if there is a size restriction. If there is not a size

restriction, you could pick up a trial size version of that product completely free! Here is an example of

how…

Let’s say you have a $1 off coupon for X detergent and that detergent is in the trial size bins for only .99.

When you use your coupon, you’ll get the detergent completely free. If you have several of these

coupons, you can buy several bottles and fill your old detergent bottle with free soap. It’s that easy!

This method does require you to adhere to size restrictions though. If your coupon is for a 16oz can,

that’s what you will have to buy.

Step 12: Know Your Store Policies

Strategic shopping is built around store coupon policies. You have to know your store’s policy before you

step foot in the store. Many stores are putting their store policies online, here are a few to get you

started:

Target Coupon Policy

Target Price Matching Policy

Walmart Coupon Policy

Walmart Price Matching Policy

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Walgreens

I recommend printing the official store policies and keeping them in your binder. If you cannot find your

store online, simply call and speak to your store manager. Be sure to ask the following questions:

1. Do you accept Internet coupons?

2. Do you offer store coupons?

3. Do you double coupons?

4. Do you offer other savings methods?

It is important that we, as ethical couponers, stick to the guidelines provided by the store itself. The best

part about store policies is that you will typically find more ways to save than you originally thought.

When I first started, I was told there were no stores in my city that double coupons. But, after calling

around, I found four stores right near my home that doubled coupons. You’ll be surprised what you find

when you start investigating.

Step 13: Extreme Giving

The most amazing part of strategic shopping is being able to give back. You may not have a $100 bill in

your back pocket but with couponing, you can grab a grocery bag and hit your stockpile. Then, pass that

blessing onto your local food bank, shelter or even your neighbors.

More and more of us are experiencing hard financial situations like job loss. We have experienced that

personally in our family. However, thanks to coupons, we have not stopped giving back. Couponing

allows you to help others in a way you may not have been able to do before. Although shopping to the

‘extreme’ is all the rage right now, I don’t want to be known for extreme shopping or couponing. If I’m

going to be known as an ‘extreme’ anything, let it be an extreme giver.

The next time you see free or cheap toothpaste, pick up a little extra and take it to your local women’s

shelter or food pantry. Grab those great deals and be a blessing to those around you!

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Chapter 5: Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you know how to find coupons, organize coupons and maximize your savings, you probably

have a few lingering questions. Here are the questions I am asked most often:

1. What do you do if your coupon is denied at the register?

The first thing you do is call a manager. Many times cashiers are not trained on couponing,

especially our high intensity version of couponing. You’ll likely find a manger can alleviate the

issue. If you make a mistake, it happens to everyone (even me!) but please be gracious. It’s also

helpful to have a copy of the store coupon policy with you.

2. Can you walk out and pay absolutely nothing?

Yes and no. In the state I live in, we pay grocery sales tax and we will pay that no matter what.

However, some states do not have grocery sales tax which means you might be able to use your

coupons and sales strategically enough and walk out of the store paying absolutely nothing.

3. How much time does it really take?

I spend on average, about 45 minutes-1 hour per week organizing my coupons and preparing my

grocery trip. Remember, MoneySavingQueen.com does a lot of the work for you. We find your

coupons, show you the best deals with our coupon matchups and offer a great hub of discussion

in our forums.

4. What if I literally have no money to spend?

Stay with the MoneySavingQueen.com coupon matchups only, buying only what is free or nearly

free after coupons. As your financial situation improves, you can buy more freely. When I

started couponing, I had only $20 but I turned it into $180 worth of groceries. I stuck to the

matchups like glue in the beginning until our situation improved enough for me to buy extras.

5. What about produce and meat coupons?

If you are looking at name brand produce or meat then you can follow the guidelines at the

beginning of this eBook about how to find coupons (calling companies, looking at websites, etc).

Fruit is best bought in season and then frozen to last throughout the year. Meat can be bought

and stocked up on during rock bottom clearance sales or if you combine a coupon with a sale.

Treat meat and produce just like you would any other product, use your strategic shopping and

get the best deals.

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In Closing:

By using my strategic shopping methods, you will save 50-80% off your grocery bill which will equal

hundreds of dollars a month in savings! That is the money you can use to pay off debt, go on vacation or

go back to school. It’s that simple.

Although, strategic shopping does require time and effort, the return of investment is amazing. This is the

method that not only got our finances back in order, but also allowed me to stay at home with my son.

Couponing is like putting your money back into your pocket which is exactly where it belongs.

Thank you for taking the time to read Couponing Bootcamp, be sure to check out

MoneySavingQueen.com for daily deals, coupons and our Money Saving Queen Forums!

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About the Author:

Money Saving Queen, Sarah Roe, is the mom of two beautiful

boys and wife to husband, Eric. She began seriously couponing

when her oldest son was diagnosed with life-threatening food

allergies six years ago.

Sarah and her husband were spending $600-$800 a month just to

feed her son and pay the medical bills that were piling up.

Financially, they just could not do it anymore.

Sarah grew up in a frugal family, learning the ins and outs of saving money and making extra cash. But, it

was a book at the library about couponing that changed her life.

Sarah has since mastered the technique and also expanded to add a frugal living lifestyle. She has

released a new book titled, “The Power of Coupons: 13 Ways to Save”.

Sarah Roe teaches Couponing Workshops as well as Blogging Workshops and is impacting thousands of

families by teaching them how to save hundreds of dollars every month. She also shares her

inspirational story at conferences and events.

MoneySavingQueen.com has syndicated her content by partnering with television stations across the

country that will roll out her Deals of the Day, Couponing 101 tips and Frugal Living Lifestyle articles on

their websites launching October 1, 2011. The syndicated markets include Austin, Houston, Louisville,

New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Portland, San Antonio, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tulsa and Tucson.

Money Saving Queen, Sarah Roe is available for Speaking Engagements and Workshops.