How to spend less with the coupons you get

ARE YOU A COUPON CLIPPER? Want to profit even more with one extra step?

Imagine getting an extra 10c for every coupon you print and use! My experience as far as food goes? I have never saved a dime using coupons over generic brands. One of a few things happens:

1. Brand name - coupon > generic brand
2,. 3 hours trying to match manufacturer coupons and store coupons= $10.00 savings???? (By the way, that is $3.33/hr.)

The truth is, there are FEW coupons that are “worth it”.

Here is MY List:

Formula- If you are uncomfortable with switching or trying generic brands, these will save you hundreds. The generic and Brand names are so similar it is incredible. The truth is, generic or brand name, the guidelines are extremely strict. But if you are not willing to try generics, sign up with Emfamil or Similac and they will send you checks regularly that will help with the costs of formula.

Diapers- I have yet to find a “Good Generic”. Diaper coupons are king. There is no substitute that stands up to luvs or pampers, so coupons are a must.

The only other things that we can not substitute are soda pop and Macaroni and cheese. My husband LOVES Velveeta shells and cheese, and Diet Rite just doesn’t taste quite right to me.

What are your “must haves”? Make a list, whether it is macaroni, shampoo, razors, or toilet paper. What does your family love that there are no substitutes for? Make that list, and cut coupons for those things. There are others, like Hot Pockets, that there usually aren’t generic brands for. These are always worth clipping too.

Just for that little extra bonus for your time and effort, sign up for either Inboxdollars or send earnings. Also sign up for Upromise. Upromise has exclusive coupons that will donate money to the kid’s college funds (or even yours!). Inbox dollars and send earnings offer you 10c for every coupon you print and use.