~Bargain Shopping Is Addicting~

Ok, I'll admit it.........I'm completely addicted to this couponing business. I don't claim to know exactly how the game works, but I'm determined to figure out how all these women are getting their stuff for free. I do have to give credit to "The Krazy Coupon Lady". I have been following her site and trying out her suggestions.

First thing you want to do is get a big binder to carry all your coupons in. I also went to www.thekrazycouponlady.com and downloaded her free coupon binder. The categories include: beauty, medicines, produce, etc. Everything is sectioned out to make it easier for you to categorize your coupons. She also suggests getting multiple copies of the Sunday paper to get the best deals with doubling your coupons. Example: When a store has a BO/GO free product and you use 2 of the same coupon, you usually will get both the items for free or next to nothing...........depending on the value of the coupon. Some stores will also let you use their store coupons combined with the manufacturers coupon. An even sweeter deal! I went to K-Mart today and purchased Tresemme shampoo and conditioner because it was on sale for BO/GO free. I then used 2/$3.00 coupons, and received both items for free. You will have to pay tax though. I don't count this into my savings when I am estimating how much I saved on everything.

One of the most important things to remember is to get a REWARDS card from the store. You must sign up for one of these to get the best value. You can even earn rewards money towards your next purchase. I also do multiple transactions when I am using my rewards money. This is how you will get the best deals. I know this can be kinda time consuming, but completely worth it when you can get an item for free or close to it. Example: Today I went to CVS and did 4 transactions. The first one, I purchased the Crest toothpaste they were advertising on sale for $3.50, I then used a $0.75 coupon and received $3.50 in rewards towards my next purchase. Transaction 2 ~ I purchased the same toothpaste and received it for free with my rewards money. I didn't use a coupon this time because it would of brought the total amount down below the value of the rewards. Your total must equal at least the rewards money amount. I also earned another $3.50 in rewards from the 2nd purchase of toothpaste and used the rewards money on the 3rd transaction. Are you catching my drift?

With each purchase I make, I will post pics and explain how I did the transactions. I also don't like to get to the point where I am in need of something and have to run to the store. I always like to have a nice stockpile of goodies. I may not need it at the time, but when the item is so cheap, you can't pass it up.

Happy Shopping!!!!!