the basics....what you need to get started!

Ok...so we have covered a LOT of information in a SHORT amount of time!!!
i know i know, its a LOT!...
But, look at all that you are learning...and just think about how much you will be saving!!!

Here's The Basics of What you Need:

-a good pair of scissors
-COUPONS (print them if you can, I will list the best places to do that from in a minute; buy papers on Sunday's..if they are stuffed with a few inserts, buy a few...you will be glad you did.; order them from a clipping service..<no cutting, coupons from other areas,,meaning MORE deals you didnt know about, and tons of savings....I'll explain more>
-somewhere to keep those coupons. I have a binder system, and will explain that LATER..but whatever works for you, accordian files, etc....and I like to have a smaller version for quick or one store trips
-calculator
-patience...and attention!!!!

Like I mentioned a FEW times, saving takes some time...to do it to the best ability, you need to set some time aside. I call my Sunday's coupon Sunday's...and I set aside time in the morning/afternoon or evening to dedicate to jjust that. Get the kids or the husband or the fam...if you have a few of the same insert, line them up, separate the pages that are attached and cut at the same time thru the matching sheets...trust me, saves time and that way your same/like coupons are already together...
I separate then by category...and of course, this is something that you are going to have to do, as you feel is best for you...but my catergories are: Food; Pets; Beauty; Health; Paper and Cleaning/Household; Miscellaneous...and then I alphabetize by product in those categories...i know that seems like a lot, but i have a LOT of coupons ALL of the time and the little bit of extra time, saves me a LOT of searching and hassle later....and it works for me...I take my saving seriously...why dump money at a store to a manufacturer who doesnt need it..when it could remain IN YOUR WALLET or spent elsewhere on you, your family or your kids??? or put aside for the "just in case"
Get a system that works for YOU and stick with it..there is no right or wrong way..the only wrong way is to lose money you could have saved! Thats just senseless!!!!
If you need personalized help, just ask!!! I will offer my assistance in ANY way that I can....

Coupon sites i LOVE:

www.coupons.com
www.couponsuzy.com
www.smartsource.com
www.redplum.com
www.pgeverydaysolutions.com (sign up for the mailing list for super saving coupon books on big brands)

I use ONE coupon clipping service, where you earn rewards as a member that can be applied to future coupon orders...
www.couponcarryout.com
its NOT expensive.
They have a SMALL minimum order and handling fee...but its WELL worth it. I get SOOO many coupons on there that are NEVER in the papers here...i honestly would be LOST without them. its actuallt cheaper than the ink you will waste printing as well!!! I spend about $8-$10 every few weeks ordering..and save WAYYYYYY over that with the coupons i get. Get what you will use...and use them!!! I promise this works!!!! And it works to SHARE..since some coupons are ordered in a min of 5..you order some another orders others and exchange some...then it works for all and saves even more!!!!
I am sharing with you how i save TONS of $$$, so trust me...I would NOT waste my time typing all of THIS for NOTHING....think about it!!!!!