This time I'm going to be sharing a different type of post. I've mentioned before that I am a frugal shopper & I have to credit that to my old ways of couponing. I was introduced to couponing or extreme couponing by a friend when my son was about a year old. I was hesitant at first, until I started getting A Lot of products for dirt cheap or free!
However getting all that was not easy. It was time consuming and tedious. I had to endure negative attitude from cashiers and the customer behind me who disliked me holding up the line. Then there was an issue with space. I don't have space to store a "stockpile" as coupon pros like to call it.
I learned how to do the act of using coupons correctly thanks to Google. I researched rules, store policies, coupon pages, etc.... All the answers can be found on Google. When there's a will there's a way! Amirite?!?!
Fast forward to 2 years ago or close to 3; I had zero energy to get coupons, in order to do the transactions that would allow me to get those 6 bottles of shampoo for less than one grande Starbucks cup of coffee. I was over it. But I did learn a few frugal shopping tips. & I want to share them with you.
I mentioned on the poshmark gifts post about the after holiday clearance shopping. It is a great way to get decorations or even non holiday items that can be useful for your household. I usually wait until the clearance is 90 percent off. Trust me, it will get there for most items. Only food does not get to 90%.
I suggest you follow at least one coupon page, just to get those dates for when items will be going on clearance. Start searching the #couponcommunity on Instagram or #clearancefinds
Learn some acronyms, such as YMMV=your mileage may vary. That means, just because someone found something for a specific price. It doesn't mean you will, or your situation will be exactly the same.
I love getting freebies. I'm registered on the pinch me website. Every so often they offer samples for you to start new products. It's a good way to test out new products.
Another way to get freebies is by registering with companies such as Bath and Body Works and Victoria's Secret (which coincidentally are owned by the same company). They usually send me coupons for a travel sized lotion or panties. & really good coupons for their other products. If you know of any other companies feel free to share in the comments.
Another resource I still use is the Ibotta app. I get cash back on certain items I buy. Simple to use and you're getting cash back on items you we're buying either way.
Other websites/apps that offer cash back are ebates.com and topcashback & others. (Google is your friend)
I also use the Albertsons just for you app. Which is an affiliate store for Safeway/Vons (I believe). It has coupons you can clip and save money on your grocery trip. Check your local grocery stores for store coupons.
Thank you for reading my thoughts & I hope my tips help you save some money.
Xoxo,
Carla
However getting all that was not easy. It was time consuming and tedious. I had to endure negative attitude from cashiers and the customer behind me who disliked me holding up the line. Then there was an issue with space. I don't have space to store a "stockpile" as coupon pros like to call it.
I learned how to do the act of using coupons correctly thanks to Google. I researched rules, store policies, coupon pages, etc.... All the answers can be found on Google. When there's a will there's a way! Amirite?!?!
Fast forward to 2 years ago or close to 3; I had zero energy to get coupons, in order to do the transactions that would allow me to get those 6 bottles of shampoo for less than one grande Starbucks cup of coffee. I was over it. But I did learn a few frugal shopping tips. & I want to share them with you.
I mentioned on the poshmark gifts post about the after holiday clearance shopping. It is a great way to get decorations or even non holiday items that can be useful for your household. I usually wait until the clearance is 90 percent off. Trust me, it will get there for most items. Only food does not get to 90%.
I suggest you follow at least one coupon page, just to get those dates for when items will be going on clearance. Start searching the #couponcommunity on Instagram or #clearancefinds
Learn some acronyms, such as YMMV=your mileage may vary. That means, just because someone found something for a specific price. It doesn't mean you will, or your situation will be exactly the same.
I love getting freebies. I'm registered on the pinch me website. Every so often they offer samples for you to start new products. It's a good way to test out new products.
Another way to get freebies is by registering with companies such as Bath and Body Works and Victoria's Secret (which coincidentally are owned by the same company). They usually send me coupons for a travel sized lotion or panties. & really good coupons for their other products. If you know of any other companies feel free to share in the comments.
Another resource I still use is the Ibotta app. I get cash back on certain items I buy. Simple to use and you're getting cash back on items you we're buying either way.
Other websites/apps that offer cash back are ebates.com and topcashback & others. (Google is your friend)
I also use the Albertsons just for you app. Which is an affiliate store for Safeway/Vons (I believe). It has coupons you can clip and save money on your grocery trip. Check your local grocery stores for store coupons.
Thank you for reading my thoughts & I hope my tips help you save some money.
Xoxo,
Carla
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