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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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There are lots of coupons that are sent directly from stores or manufacturers to our homes.  I know it can be frustrating to see these listed and not have them, so here are a few tips of how to increase your mailbox coupon stash. Sign up for online samples. Many samples also come with coupons, […]

    Using A Buy Price List

    on 2.19.2010 at 9:32pm
    36 Comments

    Using a Buy Price List I posted this a year ago yesterday, but  after seeing the video below I thought maybe it was time to re-feature this helpful tool. One of the biggest parts to saving on groceries is to know what a stock up price is for the products you buy. Prices for each […]

      Over one quarter of my email is from readers that have problems printing coupons from one of the big coupons sites or from direct links to coupons on manufacturer’s sites.  Sadly there is not one answer than fix everyone’s problems.  Here are some tips to try to help though. For more answers to common coupon […]

        Spotting Coupon Fraud

        on 1.5.2010 at 12:32pm
        160 Comments

        There are lots of coupons out on the internet that aren’t “good” coupons.  There are also lots of ways to misuse a coupon. To see the complete Southern Savers database of good coupons go here. Here are a few rules to help you stay on the right path in couponing: -Always follow the words on […]

           SuperCenter  vs. Grocery Store Prices   If you have been around Southern Savers for a while or attended a workshop, you know how I feel about supercenters: they can never compete with local grocery stores.  However, I have noticed that many people still seem to think that shopping at supercenters is the way to go.  […]

            Southern Savers: Tutorials

            on 11.24.2009 at 12:17pm
            16 Comments

            I am excited to announce a new feature for Southern Savers! We now have a Tutorials page with short video clips to help you learn the basics of Grocery Savings.  This page will be growing through the upcoming weeks with more basic and advanced information. I get so many emails from folks that are overwhelmed […]

              Getting a Bigger Paper

              on 8.27.2009 at 10:46am
              90 Comments

              Every weekend there are big variations in the newspaper insert coupons and I always try to encourage you to get the biggest paper available to you.  Newspaper publishers are cutting costs though by decreasing delivery areas which makes it harder for many of us to find bigger papers. Here are some ideas: Try local bookstores […]

                Newsletter Programs

                on 8.3.2009 at 11:17pm
                2 Comments

                One way to get great coupons is to join Manufacturer Newsletter programs.  If there is a product you like check out their website to see if they have one and sign up.  Many send out coupons each time or at least every other newsletter! One I have mentioned before is Right at Home.  They send […]

                  What Does it All Mean?

                  on 7.23.2009 at 11:07am
                  20 Comments

                  I have a wide range of posts about how to save in the store and coupons in general but realized that aren’t many places on Southern Savers that explain how to use the lists and the site. I know the lists are long and very colorful and for many newcomers it just turns into a […]

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