'Where do you find your coupons?!'

The most frequent question I'm asked on a regular basis is: 'Where do you find your coupons?' Great question! So here's the answer: EVERYWHERE!

No, literally, you can find them everywhere!

The basic starting places for coupons are:

- Coupons.com
- Smartsource.com
- Redplum.com
- & of course your Sunday newspaper!

These websites may ask you to download an application to print their coupons. I've been using these sites for years and I have had no problems with viruses caused by these downloads.

Other places to find savings are as follows:

- In store ads: Stores will put out ads regularly displaying in store sales and special pricing. If you're lucky they will have in store coupons that can be 'stacked' (AKA Combined) with Manufacturer's Coupons.
- Store websites: Some stores will have online coupons that are printable and again can be stacked with manufacturer's coupons.
- Store Mailing Lists: Some stores such as Target will periodically mail out coupons to shoppers and can be signed up for on their websites. In some cases you will need their in-store club card to qualify for these mailing but most memberships are free and do not require you to spend any minimum amount to qualify.
- The 'Coupon Exchange': Stores such as Fred Meyer hang a shopping basket by their entrance where shoppers will drop coupons that they do not plan on using for others to take advantage of. I've gotten items free from taking the time to go through these so it's worth it! Also, drop the coupons you do not plan on using for others to take advantage of, call it a trade.
- Online coupon clipping services: There are websites that will do all of the coupon clipping for you and even sell whole uncut paper inserts for your own use. Please keep in mind when you first start out I do not suggest jumping to this option because it can be overwhelming. This is something to work up to, and you may never need to use these services!

But the best place to look for coupons are...
ON THE ITEMS THEMSELVES!!!

Some items will have coupons attached to them that can be used for other items. Example: In the photo above there was a coupon attached to the cereal box that stated if you bought two of the listed cereals you would receive a $1 credit towards fresh fruit! The best part about this coupon? It can be used for ANY of the listed cereals. Which means you can remove it and use it for another cereal you my like better or a cereal that is ON SALE! Coupons like this also take the full $1 off of your bill so if you fruit falls short of $1 the coupon has now become a money maker for your other items!

Another Example...
This Coppertone Sunscreen had a coupon on it for $1 manufacturer's coupon for ANY size sunscreen.

Any size means, ANY SIZE, meaning travel size....

I knew Target was selling their Coppertone travel size sunscreens for $1.09 and the coupon above did not state that it was only valid at Fred Meyers so that means I can use it at Target. After my coupon my sunscreen is only 9¢!!!
These are a few good places to start looking for extra savings, start here and see what you find!

Happy Savings!