[mkrmylove]

Claressa, we are delighted to have you join our Coupon Community.

In an effort to help you successfully navigate this wonderful world of couponing here are a few tips, tools, and suggestions to get you started.

TIPS:

1. Relax - This is suppose to be fun so be sure you are enjoying this experience.

2. Stay Focused- Meaning don't forget what is important which is saving money for you and your family.

3. Get and Stay Organized- This is key to your success you must have an organization system in place or your couponing efforts will be for not.

The first thing I suggest you do is check our AFC 101 there you will find the forum rules and everything to get you up to speed on the do's and don'ts of this community.

AFC TOOLS:

Weekly Grocery Ads

Trading Records

SUGGESTIONS:

If you get stuck check out COUPONING 101. There are so many resources available to help you become a successful Couponer, but you have to learn the basics first.

Need to brush up or learn the Couponing LINGO check out ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS!

Need a coupon don't know where to find it check out AFC Coupon Database.

Also check out the Current Coupons Thread (There you will discover there are more places than just the Sunday Paper to snag coupons)

Here are the direct links to the Grocery Stores and Drugs Stores you frequent:

Kroger

Walmart

Dollar General

Wanna find out about deals in your state visit Deals By State Missouri

Check out the following threads for general information on grocery and drug store shopping:

General Grocery Store Discussion

General Super Center Discussion

General Drug Store Discussion

Need tips on making the best of what you have check out Frugal Living.

Do you love FREEBIES? If so check out our Freebies thread.

Don't forget you can snag great coupons with no strings attached from our awesome thread RAOK (Random Acts Of Kindness) be sure to pay it forward when you can.

If you get lost or have questions you can always contact me MKRMYLOVE.