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The Toilet Paper Price War: Figuring Out The Best Deal Week of April 7th, 2013

Figuring out the best toilet paper sales can be daunting. I’ve attempted it here and the winner for this coming week is Staples! See if you agree.

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April 6, 2013 · 4 Comments

Part 2: How to Impress a Teenage Daughter With Coupons–The Receipt

One reader challenged me about what I bought at the store that impressed my teen daughter so much. I think she thought I just bought candy and gum! But, here’s the breakdown and receipt…

March 23, 2013 · 1 Comment

You CAN Freeze Eggs…But…Do You Want To?

When there’s a fantastic sale on eggs, what to do–freeze them or not freeze them?

March 8, 2013 · 4 Comments

Read the Store’s Sales Circular to Shop Coupon-Free

If couponing doesn’t thrill you, study the store sales circular to find coupon-free deals. You’d be surprised at how many people do not read the circular and miss out on the deals.

February 20, 2013 · 3 Comments

If You Don’t See a Payoff with Coupons, You Won’t Use Them. So, Stop Beating Yourself Up!

Most of us don’t have bags or binders of coupons attached at our hip at all times. Many people consistently forget their coupons but have every intention of using them. The problem: they don’t see the benefits or payoff of using coupons, so they don’t put a priority on taking them to the store.

February 15, 2013 · 1 Comment

Important Info for Anyone Using Color or Black and White Printable Coupons

Store managers: Please stop giving us the snarky eye when we use printable, controversial black and white coupons–there is barcode safety net that many couponers are probably unaware of, but it’s important to know about. Here are important tips about how to help stores see that your printables are legal.

January 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

My $1 Solution to Organizing Coupons at the Grocery Store (Now, I Don’t Lose Them When I Shop!)

Tired of losing coupons at the grocery store? Tired of losing coupons at the bottom of your purse? Tired of forgetting your coupons at home? I found a quick, super-simple solution to all of the above for $1.

January 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Don’t Miss This! Build Your 2013 Grocery Stockpile This Week and Next at ShopRite (No Coupons Necessary)

Wow, what a sale at ShopRite. Can’t say that about many stores in this day and age as grocery prices continue to rise. Be sure to get to ShopRite this week and next for the big stock up sale on various items. It’s worth the trip to build up your 2013 grocery stockpile!

January 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment

What Normal People Are Totally Confused About When It Comes to Couponing

After attending a couponing workshop last night, I realized that there are still so many questions people have about how to use a coupon. Here are some questions that were asked last night and here are my answers.

November 28, 2012 · 2 Comments

The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson 4: Always Check Grocery Discount Bins

The Daily Tightwad Tutor–Lesson 4: Always Check Grocery Discount Bins

August 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Spotted: ShopRite in Fairfield Tries a Different Approach With Coupons

ShopRite in Fairfield tries a unique approach to getting the customer’s attention by using coupons under a product. (And no, it’s not a peelie.)

July 26, 2012 · 2 Comments

Couponers Who Are Truly in Financial Need

Last week, I had the honor of being invited to talk about coupons to a group of women in crisis at a center in Bridgeport, CT. A woman in crisis has other things on her mind than couponing. I questioned the center’s counselors if they really thought their clients wanted to hear about coupons, but they assured me that yes, they do, and that so many of them do not know how to feed their families.

June 18, 2012 · 1 Comment

Coupon Burnout: Overcoming the Guilt of NOT Couponing

If you have Coupon Burnout, no doubt you went too fast, too soon, and used too many coupons. Phase one is guilt. But get over it and coupon the way that fits your life and your shopping habits. Don’t fall for extreme couponing!

May 24, 2012 · 2 Comments

Why I Still (Sometimes) Love PriceRite

Even though I use coupons for better deals, I still go to PriceRite for a few key products that I can’t get a better deal on anywhere else.

April 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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