Where I Get My Coupons

So you think maybe you want to give this coupon thing a try? Well the first thing you need to do is get some coupons! There are several ways that I accumulate the coupons I use when doing my shopping. The first is from the Sunday newspaper. We have a subscription to the local newspaper and then I usually trot out to 7-11 on Sunday to pick up two copies of the Denver Post. I have found that the Post has more coupons and higher dollar value coupons so I have found it to be worth the money.

Another way I get some coupons is using on-line resources. There are three main coupon sites on-line and they are updated with new coupons on the first of each month. Often times they are updated throughout the month as well so it pays to check back frequently. At each of these sites you have the ability to print two of each available coupons from each computer! We have a desktop and a laptop so I print two from each computer for a total of 4. The sites I use are:

http://www.coupons.com/

http://redplum.com/

http://coupons.smartsource.com/

You will need to install a coupon printer to your computer from coupons.com and smartsource.com before you begin printing. This process is very easy. Just make sure your internet pop-up blocker is disabled and follow the instructions on the screen. Some people feel it is not worth the ink and paper used to print internet coupons. I have personally saved alot of money by using them so I believe it is. Try not to print more than you think you will use or you can wait to print them before you go to the store. I prefer to print mine upfront as some of them have a print limit and when they are gone, they are gone.

Several coupon blogs also have tips, coupon match-ups, sales and link to coupons. This is another great way to discover all the coupons available. I have a few favorite blogs that I check daily. The links for my favorites are below and I will be listing other blogs I follow in the future.

http://www.springsbargains.com/

http://frugalcouponliving.com/

http://www.athriftymom.com/

http://www.myfrugaladventures.blogspot.com/

http://www.mamacheaps.com/

Each of these blogs also have links to additional blogs, so you will never run out of leads. Beware that all the sales described on these blogs may not be applicable to our area as sales vary by different parts of the country. If there is a posting for a store we do not have, I still review the post for leads on any possible printable coupons I may be able to use.

I also subscribe to a magazine that is delivered monthly and packed with great coupons called All You. You can find this magazine at the check-out lanes in your local Wal-Mart store. I found this magazine back in May and each months issue has had over $50 worth of coupons! I have even gotten coupons for free mascara, beef jerky and Glade candles. If there is a really good coupon I will even buy multiple copies of the magazine. This magazine is currently available on Amazon for $15 for a one year subscription.

I also check store websites for printable coupons as well. Target and Safeway both have printable store coupons on their websites. The fantastic part about these store coupons is they can be combined with a manufacturers coupons for a double discount!

Finally, the grocery aisles and product packaging are full of coupons. I never noticed how many there were until I started using coupons so much. My daughters love to go to the grocery store and "search" the aisle for all the coupons! I have received free tortillas, and many other discounts just for keeping my eyes peeled while shopping.