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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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Our quick tip for today comes from a Southern Savers reader, Courtney! Courtney said that she makes homemade vegetable broth with the scraps leftover from preparing food. She collects potato peels, onion peels, apple peels, carrot peels, the tops and bottoms of celery stalks, unused parts of green onions, etc. Then, she has a container […]

    The wording on coupons can be very confusing. One source of a lot of confusion is when coupons say, “redeem at,” and list a certain store. As long as it is a manufacturer’s coupon, you can you can actually use it anywhere. When a coupon says, “redeem only at,” you can only use it at […]

      After spending the last month or two paring down our stockpile, we are finally settling in from our move. Now I’m going back into stock up mode and in some ways I feel like many of you who are just starting out. We still have a lot of the basics on hand, so we are […]

        The following is part of an Organic Journey Guest Post Series, written by Amy a long time helper behind the scenes of Southern Savers. First off, I have to take back every nasty thing I ever said about warehouse clubs.  We have been members of Costco for less than a month now, and I have to […]

          How to Avoid Coupon Fraud

          on 2.13.2013 at 1:00pm
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          Stores are constantly trying to stay ahead of coupon fraud, sometimes this can make things difficult and frustrating for couponers. While we cannot stop those who choose to abuse coupons, we can make sure we are using coupons correctly. Here are some helpful guidelines to ensure you can avoid coupon fraud. Basic Rules –Never make […]

            In our house, we LOVE dessert, so I’m always on the quest to find healthy dessert recipe ideas. Instead of the typical sugary Conversation Hearts and Boxed Chocolates, I’ve pulled together some Valentine’s Day ideas to make it a special occasion for your sweetie or kiddos. These recipes balance things out with some good-for-you ingredients. […]

              I’ve been at this coupon thing for almost 7 years now.  However, I confess that in all that time I still haven’t figured out the best way to organize things.  When we moved a little while ago it meant tackling the beast head on.  Sadly in packing things up I found two trash bags full […]

                This past week someone in the Southern Savers community asked a great “What’s a good price” question.  So I decided we would cover that today.  How do you find a good price/deal on Dish Detergent? First off, this is a big area where giving up a brand loyalty can save you a ton of money!  […]

                    We decided a long time ago that going out to eat on Valentine’s Day just wasn’t for us. That’s my best frugal tip for Valentine’s Day: Stay home, splurge on some fancier than normal ingredients and enjoy a nice quiet homemade meal together. You’ll save money, calories and a lot of long-line frustration. Luckily, […]

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