The Coupon Queens and Bargain Betty’s are probably going to rip me to shreds for this post, but that’s ok. I hate coupons. Seriously. Even the digital online ones. I really do. BUT…I also hate spending too much money for groceries. So I’ve come up with my own stress-free Grocery Coupon Strategy to save $$$. Want in on it?
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I don’t know how to get the double coupons and walk out with items for 25 cents or anything like that. Well…that one time I did, but that’s another post I’m going to tell you all about later.
I don’t carry a coupon book, and I usually don’t follow store sales. I don’t super stock my pantry like I know many people do and save major bucks. Totally unprepared for doomsday, y’all.
Most of you can teach me a thing or two about maximizing my dollar with coupons.
But…
Whether you are a coupon pro or never use them, you should start. You don’t have to be a master. Just look for coupons that will save you money on the things on your list.
Making a casserole? Dig through the coupons to find a deal on pasta, soup, and veggies. Working on your meal plans? (FREE ONES HERE!) Same thing.
Don’t buy something just because you have a coupon for it. And just because you have a coupon for it doesn’t make it a better deal than another brand. Shop smart.
Here is my personal 5-Step Stress-Free Coupon Strategy:
- Sign up for Store Loyalty Cards and Smartphone Apps (Kroger, Food Lion, Walmart…wherever you like to shop)
- Make my weekly meal plan and grocery list based on what is in my pantry, freezer.
- Log in ONLINE to the grocery store coupon site. Load every coupon that applies to anything on my grocery list. If I am buying pasta, I load them all. Frozen veggies, load all coupons from all brands.
- Browse through weekly newspaper coupons, mailed coupons. I cut out ONLY the coupons for items that I KNOW I am going to buy. Nothing else.
- Go shopping for WHAT IS ON MY LIST. Then when I am in the checkout line, I flip through my clipped paper coupons. Everything else comes off the store card as a digital coupon.
This is the easiest and least stressful way I have found to use coupons. I am only buying what I need. I pick the item that has the best value + taste for the price. Then I apply the coupons that I have.
TIP: Learn to love the grocery pick up. Seriously, load everything you need on your store app and choose a pick up time. Pull up, let the employee load your car and drive off into the sunset. REJOICE.
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How Do You Use Grocery Coupons?
Review your own couponing method. Does it work? Is it stressful? Do you ever even use your coupons?
Find a couponing solution that works for you. Here are some links to helpful strategies if you don’t think mine will work for you.
Couponing Strategies That Save Time and Money
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