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Couponing 101

Couponing 101: The Basics


Couponing can be overwhelming and time consuming, but it doesn’t have to be!  We will discuss realistic and savvy couponing, not extreme couponing.  In real life, no one has 40 hours a week to dedicate to clipping & organizing their coupons, grocery shopping, and building a stockpile.  This is for those of us who have jobs, children, and other interests beyond couponing, but still want to save as much as we can at the grocery store so we can spend our hard earned money on the things that matter most to us.


Topics will include:

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  • Ethical Couponing

  • Coupon Terminology

  • Where to Get Coupons

  • Tips for Getting Organized

  • Coupon Policies & Tips From Local Stores

  • Stockpiling Basics


If time permits, we will also discuss couponing beyond the grocery stores.  Questions are welcome, so don't hesitate to ask.  


I look forward to meeting all of you and sharing the money saving tips & tricks that have helped our family, so that you can help yours.

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Don't want to wait until February 8 to start saving money?  Visit Raising A Family On A Budget, where our main focus is saving families money through couponing and shopping sales for the items we need and would buy anyway. In addition, there are often ideas shared for other frugal aspects of our lives (cooking, dining out, DIY, vacation, etc).

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