How to CouponMadison Jennings
Pre-Step: Collect Coupons
• Online - Printed
• Online - “Clipped”
• The Sunday Paper
Online Printables
• coupons.com, redplum.com, smartsource.com
• various promotions
Online “Clipped”
• Some websites sell pre clipped coupons
• paying for their time
Sunday Paper
• Insert Schedules
• Vary By regions
• Usually not the best
Step One: Social Media
• Facebook
• A Single Coupon
• Store Specific
Step Two: Learn the Lingo
• Common terms include: BD, SS, RP, PG, Q, ONYO....
• helps you not look n00b
Step Three: Pick a Store
• Never attempt all stores
• Reward Cards / Fuel Points
Step Four: Set a Budget
• Only buy what you need
• Only buy what you use
Step Five: Prepare
• Always check sales
• Write your lists
• use Excel!
Step Six: Shop!
• Save money
• feel good
• eat for cheap
Tips
• Go slow
• Avoid big hauls
• Organize!
Go Slow
• Not A Race.
• Learn the policies!
• They Stare? Don’t Care.
Avoid Big Hauls
• Start Small
• Only Do Big Hauls with Excel
Organize!
• Binders
• Coupon Boxes
• Stockpile
Binders...
• Three Ring
• Base Ball Card Dividers
• helpful individual coupons
Coupon Boxes
• Jenns Coupon Box
• helpful for whole inserts
Stockpile
• expiration date
• good type
• Metal Storage shelves
Summary
• Go Slow
• Stay Organized
• Save Money!