Coupons 101

Coupons 101: Frequently Asked Questions

by Christina Brown January 16, 2010

One of the struggles I’ve had in writing my Coupons 101 series, is that there is just so much information to share and the world of coupons is constantly changing. I’ve compiled a list of questions readers typically ask me in the hopes that it may help you.  Please feel free to send me your [...]

Coupons 101: Shopping List Resources

by Christina Brown January 15, 2010

Once you’ve got your coupons and you’ve honed your coupon skills, it’s time to start planning your shopping trips around the best sales. If you live in a large city with lots of shopping choices, just creating your shopping list can be a little intimidating. There are so many deals out there. And even when [...]

Coupons 101: Coupon Organization

by Christina Brown January 14, 2010

One of the biggest challenges of being an avid coupon clipper is keeping your coupons organized. There are many ways to organize your coupons, but I thought I would share the system that works best for me. I currently use a system that is based on The Coupon Mom’s coupon organization system.  The Coupon Mom [...]

Coupons 101: Make Your Coupons Work for You

by Christina Brown January 13, 2010

Using a coupon to save money is a good thing. But using a coupon to its full potential is how you snag the really big savings. Here are my top ideas for making your coupons work for you:Stack those coupons. Most stores allow you to combine a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon for even [...]

Coupons 101: Finding Coupons to Use

by Christina Brown January 12, 2010

Coupons aren’t just in the Sunday paper anymore. The sheer volume of coupons that are available makes it easier than ever to save money. Here are some of the most popular places you’ll be able to find coupons: The Sunday newspaper.  This is the easiest place to find coupons.  For just a couple of bucks, [...]

Coupons 101: An Introduction to Couponing

by Christina Brown January 11, 2010

Using coupons is one of my all time favorite things to do to save money.  But if you’ve never used coupons, it’s easy to make excuses not doing it.  I’m here to debunk some of the common myths surrounding coupon clipping.  And over the next week, I’m going to provide you with a series of [...]