I agree with all of the above. I have been couponing since I was 16 just like my mother taught me. That would be over 20 years (or more). Although I think I am a little better at it. Everyone has their own style and way of doing things. My store is called the Jeremy Store, and my whole family knows about it. Whenever we need something it is usually there. When the family comes to visit, they never worry about forgetting something. I usually have it somewhere.
-Keep the "store" organized so you can find stuff.
-I almost always clip every coupon (you never know when it will be a MM). 
-I usually go for most all of the MM items. Extra stuff gets donated.
-I have a good sized pantry, and I rotate stock--just like the stores.
-Know the coupon policy of the store, and take it with you. It always helps, and never think twice about asking for the MGR if there is a problem.
-Some months I only buy the basics so that I can use up the stuff I have. This makes the monthly food bill really low that month.
-Yes some things go bad, but not much. I have a teeage food vacuum living in the house. If you rotate stock, you can donate it before it goes bad.
- Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, and other "dry goods" as I call them never go bad. I will always buy these on sale.
- Have a supportive spouse. Sometimes they do not understand why you bought that cold relief product when no one is sick--until they need it of course.
- Most of all, have fun. Make it a game.
Happy Shopping!!!!!!  |