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If you’ve never used coupons before you might ask yourself, “What’s the big deal? Why should I use coupons? Is is really worth my time?” If you are looking for ways to cut your budget, and save money then couponing is for you! Keep in mind there are different couponing levels for everyone as each family/person is different. I have enjoyed couponing immensely and hope that you will too.

1. Save money. There’s no doubt about this. When you use a coupon you save money. The more you use the more you save! There are many different kinds of coupons and ways to use them. Be sure to read Couponing 101 and Walgreens 101 to know how to use your coupons.

2. Brand name products are less expensive than store brand products-AND BETTER. Before I started using coupons I always bought the product with the lowest price. Usually the store brand had the lowest price so that’s what I bought. I rarely bought name brand items-couponing has changed this. I now purchase products that are on sale and have a coupon to match with it. The brand name products are now within my budget, because most of the coupons available are for brand name products.

 3. Live on One Income. Using couopns saves my family hundreds of dollars each month. I like to think of couponing as a part-time job. I clip and use coupons to save hundreds of dollars each month. Using coupons allows me to stay at home with my 2 year old and 5 year old instead of taking a job outside of the home to cover the costs I would incur if I didn’t use coupons.

4. Smarter Shopping. Overall, couponing has turned me into a smarter shopper. Before I buy anything I ask myself, “Is there a coupon I can use?” It’s surprising to me how many coupons there are out there-coupons are not just for food and household products. Find coupons in papers, magazines, Value Pack mailings, and on the internet. Coupons and deals are everywhere for most everything out there!

5. Stretches the Budget. Using coupons helps pay for other items that are on the shopping list which do not have a coupon. One example of this is diapers. I am a regular Walgreens shopper and will often times make money by rolling my register rewards. I use the register rewards to purchase diapers so I don’t have to pay the full price for them. Often times I only have to pay for taxes. See my example here.

6. It’s Fun. Yes, using coupons can be fun! I love standing at the checkout to watch the total at $44.00 go down to $2.00!

7. Build a Stockpile. Couponing can help you build a stockpile so you have products when you need them. Have you ever had to make an emergency run to the closet store and come out blowing your week’s budget on one item? By using coupons ahead you could have bought the same item for pennies instead of dollars. I also find comfort in knowing that I have a very good supply of products in my home in case of an emergency.

8. Give to Others. I feel that couponing has been a tremendous blessing from God, so that I can share with others. There are a lot of great coupon deals each week. If there is something for free, I always buy the product because there are plenty of others out there that need what I’m buying for free. It’s a very sweet feeling when the person your giving to lights up because they know for them to buy these products would have cost them a lot.

9. Try New Products. Manufacturers often have special deals, coupons, and offers when they are promoting a new product. My favorite is the FREE COUPON-take the coupon to the store and get it for free. Other times, by matching a great deal and a coupon together you can purchase new products for next to nothing. Drug stores promote new products with their reward programs as well. I enjoy trying new things, especially for a great deal!

10. Save on Healthy Foods. I have had several people tell me that ALL you can buy with coupons is junk food. I would say that while it is easier to find deals and coupons for processed and packaged foods, there are coupons and deals for healthy foods too. See my post about this here.

Well that sums it up! I have very much enjoyed the journey of couponing and can’t wait to see what’s in store.

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