Coupons - How Frugal Moms Use Them

Hi Everyone,
I am at heart a frugal person. That is part of the reason I started a coupon website at Shoppingtosave.com. I love to read about interesting ways that people save money.
Here are some articles from tightwad stay-at-home moms who regularly save money with coupons.

From Nancy:
Clip coupons and use them; it is a great way to try new things and watch the weekly sales ads, a lot of times I get items completely free. (Or use online coupons)
http://homeparents.about.com/cs/frugalliving/a/frugal.htm


From Amy:
I shop the ads, use Value Page and coupons to cut my grocery bill in half. The other day Beechnut baby food worked out to be 12 jars for a dollar. Flex Shampoo is often free if you save their 1.00 off coupon until it goes on sale for $1.99. Sure it takes time... and some sorting skills, but if I save 60 bucks a week... spend say, 3 hours on it 20 bucks an hour
http://homeparents.about.com/cs/frugalliving/a/frugal3.htm


From Elena:
For anyone who uses manufactures coupons: Check with your grocery store to see if they accept expired coupons. Yes, expired coupons! Our grocery store here in Wisconsin called "Cub Foods" takes them - they have to be within 6 months prior to actual expiration date. There are also Cub Foods stores in Minnesota (I used to live there). So, if there is a Cub Food store in your city you should be able to use them. For other grocery stores your best bet is to ask.
http://homeparents.about.com/cs/frugalliving/a/frugal5.htm


From Katy:
Save big bucks every year by making your own dryer sheets. Pour liquid fabric softener into a clean spray bottle, and spray 4-6 times onto a designated rag. Put into your dryer with clothes and tumble as usual. Wash the rag every once in a while to remove build-up. A small refill carton of concentrated softener lasts about 1 1\2 years. (I do this trick all the time.)
http://homeparents.about.com/cs/frugalliving/a/frugal7.htm

There are so many more tips that is not possible to print in one blog, but I will continually print money saving tips and articles on a regular basis.

Thanks,
Lonna
www.shoppingtosave.com
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