Freebies, Coupons & Bargains. Living Well. Saving More.
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April 19-25 select Kmart stores will have the Kmart Double coupon promotion once again, if your store is not included, you might consider contacting Kmart and asking them to start the sale in your area. Visit here and type in your zip code to see if your local Kmart will be included in this sale.
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We all know that coupons are an excellent way to save money on grocery bills, but finding the time to clip and organize coupons can be difficult. There’s nothing worse than standing in the checkout line wrestling digging through your purse trying to find a particular coupons. Or worse, digging through your coupons and realizing that many of them have expired.
While it may take a little bit of effort, organizing your coupons can streamline your shopping process and ensure that you actually use many of those great savings. While you certainly won’t be able to redeem every coupon you find, creating an organized place to store and sort your coupons is one of the best ways to trim down your monthly grocery bill.
There are a lot of different systems you can use to organize your coupons. The one you choose will depend largely on your own needs. Consider some of these options, and then choose the one that works best for your lifestyle and shopping habits.
First, some important tips for getting organized:
1. Organize Your Coupons with Envelopes
This is probably one of the easiest ways to organize your coupons. Start saving those postage paid envelopes that come with all of your junk mail. Use a marker to label the envelope according to category, and then place your coupons into the envelopes. Voila! Then, find an empty storage container and place the envelopes inside for a handy coupon file.
This method works well if you have a relatively small number of coupons to sort.
2. Store Coupons in a Binder
A small binder is a great place to store coupons along with other supplies, such as a paper pad for your grocery list or a calculator to tally up your saving and spending. A cheap three ring binder is a workable solution, but I personally recommend using a zip binder that offers protection against losing items.
Purchase some plastic sheets that are used for collecting photos or trading cards and some divider labels to mark the various sections of your binder. You can divide each section in a number of ways, such as by coupon category or expiration date.
3. Organize Coupons with a Small Accordion File
A small accordion file that can easily fit inside of your purse is another fast an easy way to store and organize your coupons. Larger sized accordion files would also work, but they can be bulky and difficult to manage in a shopping situation.
Start by placing labels on each section of your file, and then just sort your coupons into their various locations. This can be an excellent system if you have a small number of coupons, but it can become a bit unwieldy for storing a larger quantity of coupons.
4. Use a Pre-made Photo Book to Organize Your Coupons
My preferred method of storing coupons is to use a small photo book. These books are compact and can be purchased in a wide variety of designs, making them an attractive way to store your coupons while shopping. Simply place your coupons inside the handy photo plackets, and then place labeled divider tabs on the right-hand side of the pages to mark different sections of your book.
5. Try Small File Boxes to Store Coupons
Those small file boxes that are often used to hold 3 x 5 note cards or 4 x 6 recipes cards are also great tools for organizing coupons.
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Olan Mills has a wonderful birthday portrait package that includes (1) 8 X 10, (2) 5X7 and (8) wallets.
This offer is available every year on your child’s birthday until they turn 3 years of age.
Sign up
and a coupon will be emailed to you before your child’s birthday.
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While shopping online can be fun and convenient, it can also be a great way to save money on everything from clothing to electronics. However, it’s important to do your research because not all online shops are created equal. Price and product selection are important, but so are quality, customer service and shipping rates.
Below are just a few of my favorite places to look for discounts on the Web:
I’m sure there are plenty of great online stores that I haven’t had the opportunity to shop at yet. What are some of your favorite online sources for discount shopping? Feel free to share your finds in the comments section below!
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Dollar stores have become wildly popular in recent years and it’s no wonder why. With thousands of products available for a buck, it’s certainly a price anyone can afford. Before you shop at one of these stores, it’s important to remember that not all buys are a great deal. Check out these tips to help you make the most of your dollar store shopping trips.
A dollar for things such as shampoo, hand lotion, and snack food items seems like an unbeatable price, but sometimes these deals aren’t as good as they may seem. For example, one of my local dollar stores features a name brand shampoo for $1.05, but I can buy the same product at Wal-Mart for 88 cents.
The merchandise you’ll find at dollar stores can vary greatly. Some stores offer a great selection of name brand items, while other focus on products made specifically for dollar stores. Always inspect products carefully for flaws, condition, and overall quality. If it ‘feels cheap,’ you might be better off spending a little bit more on a similar item from another retailer.
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I love Christmas shopping, but I don’t love the high costs of buying gifts for friends and family. Fortunately, there are plenty of great ways to save money on holiday shopping. The best thing about these strategies is that you can cut costs while still enjoying all of the fun of the Christmas season.
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