trying to do the couponing thing...

**sahm2boys** · 10-09-2009, 11:40 AM

i have about 3 weeks of coupons..i tried shopping the ads
so i went to food lion for my meats

i got
2 pks of stew meat
1 pork butt
3 split chk breast pks
a big roast
1 pk pk ribs
and i used a coupon of a .75 off 1.61 for palmolive dish soap

$28.

i went to kroger for everything else..thought i did really good..grand total was 116..then the kroger card bought it down 23.00 and my coupons 9.50 (estimating) but it was still 83.00 i thought man i thought i did better..this morning im going through things and they left out 7.00 in coupons so i called and they will credit to me

i was bummed but at least i still get it back and i got a pretty good stock started for 104.00

**sahm2boys** · 10-09-2009, 11:43 AM

i saw a ham for 8.00 at fl maybe with my savings ill go back and get it..

**Contrary Housewife** · 10-09-2009, 11:46 AM

They forgot to ring in $7 worth of coupons? You're going to have to watch those guys next time!

I've had them forget once or twice, but I've never had that many to redeem at once. It's a little embarrassing for me, but I sometimes stop after checkout and go over the receipt before I leave the store. I'd rather catch a mistake there than at home and have to come back.

**sahm2boys** · 10-09-2009, 11:50 AM

well what happened is i bought some of the table ware...im trying to buy pieces separately...each week i buy 4 pieces...first the plates now the bowls and i placed all the coupons in the bowels i thought..well it looks like she didnt get them all and just placed them under more bowls and put them in the bag..so this morning i take them out the bag and separate them and there are 4 coupons i had bought some of the air freshners and candles and would have basically got them free for the coupons

**IntlMom** · 10-09-2009, 11:51 AM

stay with it. it will easier and easier....and fun too, if you can believe it!

do you have a Walgreens or CVS near you? That's is where the real money is to be had!

**savvy_sniper** · 10-09-2009, 12:08 PM

It would be wise to always check your receipt thoroughly before leaving the store or at least in your car or at the worst when you get home. I regularly catch mistakes on my receipts.

If you catch them at the register BEFORE you finish checking out, the cashier can correct it right there. If you catch it AFTER you are done, you have to go to customer service and get a refund.

It PAYS to pay attention!

**sahm2boys** · 10-09-2009, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by IntlMom

stay with it. it will easier and easier....and fun too, if you can believe it!

do you have a Walgreens or CVS near you? That's is where the real money is to be had!

yes we have both i havent really learn their system yet

**sahm2boys** · 10-09-2009, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by savvy_sniper

It would be wise to always check your receipt thoroughly before leaving the store or at least in your car or at the worst when you get home. I regularly catch mistakes on my receipts.

If you catch them at the register BEFORE you finish checking out, the cashier can correct it right there. If you catch it AFTER you are done, you have to go to customer service and get a refund.

It PAYS to pay attention!

well i checked but couldnt figure out what was missing...now i know

**IntlMom** · 10-09-2009, 12:22 PM

there are great sites online that will teach you the ropes, as well as give you the deals and match coupons and savings cards discounts..... etc

Just something as simple as this week. I went to Wags 2x, and among other things, I got two packs of trident gum for 1.00 each. I printed off .75 coupon for each one, and got a 1.00 RR for the purchase. 2.00 - .75x2 = .50 then I got a 1.00 RR. .50profit for two packs of gum. I did that twice. I realize that's a small thing....but the small things can really encourage us - and that was just one small example.

there are some great couponing sites out there....good luck

**Sassyclass** · 10-09-2009, 01:41 PM

Ummm, I think you did great! As the OP's said it will get easier and you'll be a pro in no time. BTW, this Sunday's paper will have 1 Smart Source, 1 RedPlum, and 1 P&G insert. Find the paper nearest you with the biggest circulation to get the bigger inserts. Good luck and hang in there.

Cat

**frugalfranny** · 10-09-2009, 01:54 PM

Yeah, you really have to watch them, coupons or no coupons.

You did GREAT and do have a great start.......will be second nature to you before you know it!!

And I have found that some stores are worse than others.......our Target is HORRIBLE for mistakes and we have one semi-local groc. store that is horrible for making mistakes. Even have to watch which type of bakery product they ring up as I have found errors there!!

**shoiji** · 10-09-2009, 02:13 PM

Check the site couponmom out. I am pretty sure Kroger is one of the stores listed. It makes couponing really easy.

It will take a while and some money to get a good stockpile. But once that happens you will be able to wait for the really good sales with coupons to stockup. It sounds like you did really well meat shopping. I always keep an eye out for managers specials on meat. It is now at the point that I only buy meat when it is a managers special.

**NewLeaf** · 10-09-2009, 03:14 PM

I love couponing!! Try the site hip2save.com it is great. It even shows a video on how to put together a coupon binder. I haven't been doing much couponing this last week, My Moms been sick.

**cissylu** · 10-09-2009, 04:42 PM

check out hot coupon world.com taylor town preview.com will tell you what coupons are going to be in the paper ahead of time.

**sahm2boys** · 10-09-2009, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by shoiji

Check the site couponmom out. I am pretty sure Kroger is one of the stores listed. It makes couponing really easy.

It will take a while and some money to get a good stockpile. But once that happens you will be able to wait for the really good sales with coupons to stockup. It sounds like you did really well meat shopping. I always keep an eye out for managers specials on meat. It is now at the point that I only buy meat when it is a managers special.

thats my new plan i get it often but i want to do it more