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Is there any way I can find out if the coupon is free of any virus or do I not have to worry any type of virus by downlooading the coupon printer.
thanks
Barb |
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By : katherine Date/time : May 13, 2010 4:44pm |
| sometimes you have to not buy the name brand and buy what is on sale only to reduce your cost. Double coupons help alot, and planning your trip before you go a must. Now what we are doing to feed three here with two unemployed is not buy so many processed foods, limiting our soda intake, for water to taste good those little packs of true lemon or lime are wonderful, and using alot of pasta, and rice, with small cut up meat mixed with soy sauces, spices, and some frozen vegs to round it out. We would not have meals at all if i did not do this for sure! Look for farmers markets as the produce comes in you can save a lot on those items there. And eat less at meals, try not to waste what you do have, and cook alot on your own, not frozen foods already fixed. Just what we are doing. |
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By : lori Date/time : May 7, 2010 6:13am |
| I recommend THE Grocery Game. I save TONS! You can sign up for a free trial. Please put that i referred you! Lori Burgan |
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By : norma Date/time : April 26, 2010 9:25pm |
| I am really happy I can get my coupon here at Freeflys it's really a big help, but i wish i could get coupons like for natures own sandwich rounds, milk,active yogurt ect.. its hard to find, got any advice maybe othr web site,please help me. thanks Sofie |
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By : kathy Date/time : April 16, 2010 9:41pm |
| I have become a coupon freak! It's turned into somewhat of an addiction. I get my shopping fix and I don't have to feel guilty cause I'm shopping for my family. I just went to Safeway and and bought 10 boxes of cereal for $8.00!! The cheerios were only $.50 a box after the in-store sale and my coupon. I didn't pay more than a dollar for a box. I love it! |
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By : Sarah Date/time : February 13, 2010 5:52pm |
The key to actually getting those amazing deals is saving the coupons.... Such as last week I clipped some coupons for up to $1 off cherrios (something my family always eats) I dont use it this week though, I just keep it until they are also on sale(you have to pay close attention to expiration dates), so instead of being like $2.50 for a box, they are on sale for $1.75, and then use the coupon for $1 off and it makes my cherrios go from the original $2.50 to only $.75!
It takes alot of work, honestly, but when I lost my job temporarily, It was the reason my family didnt really hurt because I was able to step it up even further. |
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By : Greg Date/time : February 13, 2010 10:27am |
I have trouble finding a store that will take a personal printed coupon. What can I do to get them.
There was a person around here a few years ago passing bogus coupons and the stores got stuck. Since then, it has been hard to get them to accept printer coupons |
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By : kathy Date/time : February 8, 2010 11:52am |
| what u can to cut some of ur grocery bill is to look for a reduced isle in the grocery store. that area is normal near the diary area but it may be somewhere else in the store. almost all the stores have that but walmart and aldi. also u may get the sunday paper look at all the store ads compare prices for the items that u use. some stores will even double coupons. but some will only double one coupon if u have more then one coupon for more items that u have use. the stores will only double up to 0.50cents. some of the stores will also have dollar doubles but u may be only limit up to 5 coupons for that doublers. also u may also go for bread for reduce. like day old bread. some stores also do meat reduce at a manager special. also u could look at the items on the top and bottom shelves for a little cheaper items. u could also get the store name brands instead of the name brands. the stores wil also allow u to use ur own bags. plus some of the stores will take off a few cents for u to use ur own bags. just ask the cashier if they take a few cents off of ur total. some stores do that but other may not. always use ur coupons. also look to sample either online or sometimes by mail offers. good luck to everyone and happy shopping. |
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By : DICK Date/time : January 16, 2010 6:15am |
| IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYTHING THAT IS LISTED,HAS AN EXSPIRED ATTACHMENT.EVERY ITEM HAD AN EXPIRED ATTACHMENT ON ALL CATAGORIES.WHY? |
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By : carlye Date/time : December 13, 2009 5:39pm |
| Melvinas got it. If your store does BOGO, that's the only way your going to get out of there with $200 worth of groceries for $50 or less. That is how I shop. Make sure of your stores policies, but they should take Q's on both items on a BOGO. They should also allow you to stack manufacturers Q's with store Q's. Then potentially & ideally, you are using 4 Q's per deal. Example: Froot Loops $3.99. BOGO, so now you have 2 for $3.99. Add 1 store Q & 1 manufacturers Q for each item, for a total of 4 Q's. If they are $1 Q's, you've just made a penny. But even if they are all $.50 Q's, you still get 2 boxes for $1.99 which is a 75% savings. |
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By : melvina Date/time : November 19, 2009 6:26am |
| good morning well you need to do it on the bogo thing with your coupons if you have a manufacturers coupin and a store coupon you can saving on it that way |
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By : Dana Date/time : November 17, 2009 12:50pm |
| Aldi's is the very best place to save on Dairy, Baking needs, cereal, and canned goods. They also carry the most used produce items. They have basic meat cuts, but no roasts. They have frozen steaks individually wrapped that have never dissapointed us. The potato Chips are the only thing we havent liked. You can save enough at aldi's to purchase the things they don't carry. They often have household items and gifts on special too. Those ladies who claim to save so much on their shopping with coupons spend nearly 40 hours a week searching the internet and swapping with other people and believe me, they aren't saving much if you believe that "Time is Money' They exhaust themselves seeking good deals and don't tell you how much quality time they give up being with their families and other responsibilities to achieve such feats. There is a fine line between "frugal and futile" |
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By : Cali Date/time : October 26, 2009 3:15am |
Re Alicia's memo:
I have never heard of Aldi's but Winco's is a great place to shop on the West Coast. It's usually packed, so watch what time you go! They have all the name brands, fresh produce, and a decent meat dept. If you're willing to shop in a giant warehouse and push through the crowds you save alot over the big grocery stores! Walmart is also a great place to save. And they both take manufacturers coupons! |
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By : Alicia Date/time : October 25, 2009 5:21pm |
Remember that bottom line, it doesn't matter how much you save, but keeping how much you spend down.
I have been able to keep my grocery budget under $150 a month for my husband and I.
Another way to save is to plan your meals around what is on sale. On Sunday, pick up a paper with the ads and check out what's on sale. Also check out what coupons there are and plan meals using those too.
Buying bulk can help. For example instead of buying 10 individual sized containers of yogurt, buy a pint and use reusable plastic containers for putting in pack lunches. This is often cheaper than using the coupons or buying the small size on sale, especially if you are willing to buy the store brand.
Another option is to shop at Aldi. It is not as convenient as your regular grocery store but it will definitely save you money. However, to make it a good experience I will give a few tips to know before shopping at Aldi:
1. You will need a quarter to use a shopping cart. It sounds silly but you get it back at the end of your trip as long as you return the cart. You can even make a quarter if there is a cart in the parking lot and you return it to the cart corral.
2. Bring your own bags if you don't want to pay 5-10 cents for each bag. Or you can grab empty boxes as you shop.
3. They only accept cash or debit and not all debit cards work so make sure you bring cash on your first trip.
4. Very little is name brand, but most of the items taste just as good. I've only found 2 or 3 items I won't buy the Aldi brand for because of taste or texture. Plus this means savings without having to clip coupons.
5. There are very few items on sale each week but their regular prices can beat sale prices at other stores.
6. You will find the basics and a little more, so you will most likely need to make a trip to a regular grocery store too, but the savings are worth it.
7. The prices rarely change so if you keep your receipts you can compare them to the sale ads for your local grocery store each week.
8. Aldi's ads are only available by picking up next weeks ad as you leave the store. |
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By : Pamela Date/time : September 5, 2009 11:09pm |
| I can offer a couple of tips here. First, depending on where you shop, there may be e-coupons that are linked to your shopper card. If so, the store will generally take those as well as a paper coupon if you have it. Second, watch sale ads very closely. Stock up on things you normally use that have a good shelf life when you have coupons and they are on sale. Plan meals around your stock. It will take you a while to build up your stock, but you will save loads of money at the store. I routinely save around 50%. |
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By : Kim Date/time : June 4, 2009 8:02pm |
| man i understand i wish some one would help me with that i have a 12 month old that sometimes eats as much as a younger child and i so could us the help also |
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By : Ann Date/time : June 1, 2009 1:40pm |
I would like for someone to tell me step by step how to go to the grocery store and get out neer to nothingI see the ladys on the news all the time saying "I got $200.00 dollors worth of food for $50.00 I just can't seem to get it. I cut all the coupons, check the ad's. I had $27.00 off with coupons this week but my bill still was $157.00 can anyone help me?
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