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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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That’s a trick question…  the answer is FREE!  Seriously, there is no need to ever pay “real” money for toothpaste.  I did a news interview this week, and the host was amazed at the idea of free toothpaste.  Toothpaste is truly a drugstore purchase if your goal is to get it for free.  We’ll get […]

    I’ve been thinking a lot about the reasons we tell ourselves it’s ok if lunch isn’t healthy. As I mom, I spend a lot of time trying to feed other people nutritious stuff and sometimes I forget to plan for myself. One easy way I’m learning to combat the lunch-on-the-run mentality is to just cook […]

      The following is part of an Organic Journey Guest Post Series, written by Amy a long time helper behind the scenes of Southern Savers. The last few weeks, we have been talking about toxic load and starting at the top of the food chain to figure out how to get the best bang for our bucks […]

        Avoiding Coupon Burnout

        on 1.30.2013 at 4:07pm
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        Whether you are a new couponer or a long time expert it can be easy to get burnt out on using coupons. It can be a lot of fun to get all of the best deals, but it also takes a lot of time and work. Your time is valuable and you can easily get […]

          If you are just starting out with couponing the biggest frustration can be trying to figure out what a good sale price really is.   You have to learn the prices and really can’t trust sale tags or weekly ads to help you figure out the real deals.  As you get started using a buy price […]

            A little while ago we covered some basic ways to reduce your grocery budget by 30%.  Now that you’ve had two weeks to begin learning the drugstore systems and to focus on only grabbing deals that you’ll actually use… let’s tackle a little bit more of the budget. I mentioned last time to plan your […]

              Friday Finals 1/25

              on 1.25.2013 at 5:31pm
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              This week was an off week for me.  Instead of shopping I basically went “un-shopping” and cleaned out every cupboard and pantry.  We are moving in a few weeks and for a stockpile grocery shopper this is a bit of an ordeal.  It’s amazing what can get pushed to the back of a bathroom cabinet.  […]

                This week of chilly weather has me in the mood for, well, chili! What is it about frost on the ground that makes us crave hearty stews and roasts? Here are some recipes to warm your tummy but still keep your budget in check! *These prices are based off of averages and are subject to […]

                  The following is part of an Organic Journey Guest Post Series written by Amy, a long time helper behind the scenes of Southern Savers. This week, I went on a literal journey.  Last week’s research led me to realize that I won’t be buying $1.99/lb chicken breasts anymore.  After calling several butchers and trying to price […]

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