<![CDATA[Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup - Couponing 101]]> http://www.afullcup.com/forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:34:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.afullcup.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup - Couponing 101]]> http://www.afullcup.com/forums AHHH.....How do you all do it??? http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/321229-ahhh-how-do-you-all-do.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:27:39 GMT First and foremost before reading my thread..u got to understand that I have an ADDICTIVE personality LOL. Anything I do, ends up becoming a FULL FORCE addiction LOL. I started the coupon thing a few weeks ago. I printed about 200 coupons off the internet, signed up for just about every company... First and foremost before reading my thread..u got to understand that I have an ADDICTIVE personality LOL. Anything I do, ends up becoming a FULL FORCE addiction LOL.

I started the coupon thing a few weeks ago. I printed about 200 coupons off the internet, signed up for just about every company website or coupon site to get emails. I bought the Sunday Paper, took the copies of the inserts from my Moms paper and started going through the sales and figuring out what coupons matched. At first it all seemed pretty simple HAHAHAHA. But after reading through AFC I realized there was SOOO much I didnt know about coupons and stores policies. I am starting to lose my mind.

The stores I shop at are Walgreens, Shaws, Market Basket (local), CVS, Target and occassionaly Rite Aid (although I dont do any of the SCRebates cause its just too much for me to deal with LOL).

I have managed in the last few weeks to stock up on Cereal HAHAHA (got most of it FREE at Target) and I stocked up on Baby Wipes, Pasta (local sale at our grocery store). So I totally understand the StockPiling. And I realize that it will take a while for my actual BILL for Grocery Shopping will go down.

What I am struggling with is to begin with we dont have much money and as much as I want to be able to get a great deal on something, I am trying my hardest to not spend too much on things we dont need right away. But im kicking myself thinking that if I dont get it now at this great price (if its FREE I always get it LOL) then when I DO need it I might be paying more. I have been good with not using a coupon (UNLESS I HAVE TO) on somethign that isnt already on sale. I also have not bought things we would NEVER use just to get a good deal. So I know those are a PLUS for my Wallet.

The one place I cant figure out, and not sure if I ever will be able to is Walgreens. I am so CONFUSED about their RR's. I thought they were just like CVS and the ECBs but they arent. Keeping track of all the brands and what produces what and their strange coupon policy of # coupons cannot exceed # of items. I mean math is so not my thing LOL HAHAHAHAHA.

I feel like this whole coupon thing has seriously started to take over my life (how sad does that sound LOL). Being a SAHM and not bringing any money into the house is something I hate, so doing this is helping KEEP some of our Money in the Bank...and I feel like if I dont get the most for our money or Miss a Deal that I am not doing a good job. Anyone else have this feeling?


For example....
Right now I have 5RR (got this for the Wags Buy 20.00 in Toys get 5RR) and I have a 3RR (this is from the Bic Soliel Deal) They both expire 12/01. I have no idea how to use these or make them "ROLL" I dont know what I can use them on or what I cant. And if I just use them stupidly would I be missing out on something UGH...

I also dont get their coupons.
Example...
.39 for Scotch Tape
Limit 3
This was in this weeks AD
Does this mean that I can use this one coupon for 3 of the tape and get all 3 for .39?
IVC-NO CLUE how these work either LOL.

No matter how much I read and how much I think I am understanding about Couponing the more and more confused I get. I cant even make my own scenarios cause I have no clue what im doing LOL...

Now that I just babbled....Anyone have any advice for me LOL ]]> Couponing 101 JulieHarrington http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/321229-ahhh-how-do-you-all-do.html Question about coupon clipping services http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/321218-question-about-coupon-clipping-services.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:04:43 GMT Hi,
I have been A Full Cup member for about a year now and I've gotten some great deals thanks to what I have learned here. However, my deals are usually limited because I only have one set of coupons (sometimes two if my mom or grandma pass them on to me.) But I have gathered that many people use something called coupon clipping services to buy extra coupons?

I've been wondering how this works? And what places are the most reputable to use?

Thanks so much! ]]> Couponing 101 morgankl1 http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/321218-question-about-coupon-clipping-services.html new but learning quickly http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/320402-new-but-learning-quickly.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:55:28 GMT So I thought I would never get the hang of this couponing and wags and CVSing but I just wanted to brag a bit. I know yall could have got this total down a bit but for my first wags trip I think I did pretty good. I just bought 3 almay pure blends foundations, (STILL FREE our wags took down the... So I thought I would never get the hang of this couponing and wags and CVSing but I just wanted to brag a bit. I know yall could have got this total down a bit but for my first wags trip I think I did pretty good.

I just bought 3 almay pure blends foundations, (STILL FREE our wags took down the signs so I wasnt going to even ask but I am sure glad I did) 4 nail polishes (B1GO), 3 Aussie Hair products ($2 rr each), and a foundation primer (not on sale) my total $43...rr back ($32) so I spent $11 total. :)))) BIG SMILES ALL DAY NOW

Also my CVS trip:

I bought 2 colgate toothpaste (B1GO PLUS 2 $1/1 CPN), 2 robitussin night time cough and cold ($1/1 cpn with ecb's back), and 2 vicks nyquil cold and flu (double pack with a bonus 20% more in each bottle) my total $12.95 after 7.99 ECB'S i got back from the earinse deal last week and I got $10 ECB'S for spending "$20" on the vicks nyquil and robitussin so I spent $2.95 total :))) EXTRA BIG SMILES ALL DAY!!!!! ]]> Couponing 101 bfaust08 http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/320402-new-but-learning-quickly.html New and Confused!!! http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/320045-new-confused.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:48:39 GMT I need help getting around this site and how to read the abbreviations! Not even sure how to this post and when I try to find it again I can't only by using the back bar. If someone could please help!

Thanks
Shirley ]]> Couponing 101 8301022 http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/320045-new-confused.html Where do I start? Need Help!!! http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/320036-where-do-i-start-need-help.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:23:01 GMT :tongue2:So far I like this site better than a couple you pay for. For that reason alone. :confused2:However I am getting confused. One where to post questions. I see all different areas and came across this section. Where do I find a abbreviation list so I know what everyone is talking... :tongue2:So far I like this site better than a couple you pay for. For that reason alone.

:confused2:However I am getting confused. One where to post questions. I see all different areas and came across this section. Where do I find a abbreviation list so I know what everyone is talking about?

I want to start with a few stores that I am close to but need some help. If someone could guide me I would appreciate it!!!:smile: I would like to start with Meijers, Walgreens and Rite Aide. We also have a local store in Michigan called Plumbs. I already found a good deal there with cereal and coupons. Chex and Cherrios 4/$6 and coupons for $.50 off per box. $.75 a box seems real good to me. ]]> Couponing 101 8301022 http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/320036-where-do-i-start-need-help.html My Mini Coupon Binder http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/319558-my-mini-coupon-binder.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:15:03 GMT I Put Together A Mini Binder I Find It Easier To Cart Around To The Stores. Attachment 7849 (http://www.afullcup.com/forums/attachments/couponing-101/7849-my-mini-coupon-binder-s4010025.jpg) Attachment 7850 (http://www.afullcup.com/forums/attachments/couponing-101/7850-my-mini-coupon-binder-s4010027.jpg) Attachment 7851... I Put Together A Mini Binder I Find It Easier To Cart Around To The Stores.

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]]> Couponing 101 CuppyCake http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/319558-my-mini-coupon-binder.html Ideas to save on Sunday paper costs in Charlotte, NC? http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/319309-ideas-save-sunday-paper-costs-charlotte-nc.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:50:23 GMT Does anyone know of a way to save on the Sunday paper in Charlotte, NC? Maybe a store that sells double papers or is cheaper? A nearby gas station use to sell them for $1 (when they were 1.50) but now they sell at face value of 2.00. I'm considering ordering a subscription for Fri, Sat, Sun which would be 1.88. Just curious if anyone had any hints to save on the paper. Thanks! ]]> Couponing 101 EVR http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/319309-ideas-save-sunday-paper-costs-charlotte-nc.html new yet not new http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/318785-new-yet-not-new.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:12:25 GMT OK I actually have been a member for a while. I was doing ok for a little while, but then life got in the way. Had a roller coaster ride for a little while and now I need and want to really get a handel on couponing and try to start some kind of stock pile.....I would really apprechiate any... OK I actually have been a member for a while. I was doing ok for a little while, but then life got in the way. Had a roller coaster ride for a little while and now I need and want to really get a handel on couponing and try to start some kind of stock pile.....I would really apprechiate any sugesstions that any one may have. I have the coupons, Ive been trying to get the paper every week, my printer is out of ink..i was printing them before that happened...with the holidays comming I really need to get it together....:confused2: So I am asking for any and all help and sugestions that you all wonderful people may have...in my local area I have , Wegmans, P&C, Price Chopper, Walmart, Target, Dollar General, rite aid and kinneys. THank you all in advance for any and all help.... it is greatly apprechiated. ]]> Couponing 101 kids3arewe http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/318785-new-yet-not-new.html nestle good start checks http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/318752-nestle-good-start-checks.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:11:19 GMT can you use more than 1 nestle good start check on 1 item? can you use more than 1 nestle good start check on 1 item? ]]> Couponing 101 MoMmy_Of3 http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/318752-nestle-good-start-checks.html Stressed newbie!!! http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/318293-stressed-newbie.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:11:44 GMT Hi everyone,

I am totally new at this couponing thing. I have been trying to read forums and learn between AFC and couponmom. I feel totally overwhelmed and stressed out by grocery shopping and couponing. I've seen a lot of posts where people have said they go grocery shopping as stress relief?!? What am I doing wrong?

I went to Winn Dixie and Kroger last night. I apologize if I do not use the correct terminology for everything. How do you remember what coupons you used to post on here? My receipts show the cellfire/ss/pg online coupons seperately, but the mq and ip just show up as scanned coupons. I haven't been able to figure out how much I actually saved. I spent a lot of money, but still don't feel like I have the ingredients to make very many meals. I'm ready to just give up. I spent literally hours trying to cut coupons and search for what was on sale (and actually a good deal). It took me about 3 or 4 hours total to shop and by the time I got home it was too late to make dinner :confused2:

Ok for totals...
Winn Dixie (This week doubles coupons up to 0.50) my receipt says:
TOTAL NUMBER ITEMS SOLD= 33
REWARD CARD SAVINGS.......$25.12
MANUF. COUPON SAVINGS....$13.25
MULTIPLE COUPON SAVINGS..$ 4.00
YOU SAVED........................$42.37
TOTAL (with $5.75 tax)........$64.34
This included $15.94 in chicken thighs that I thought were going to be BOGO, but it was only on jumbo packages. I was too tired by then to not get them, as I needed them for what I was going to make last night.
I did get the 4 boxes of chex cereal at 4/$6 and had 2x $1/2 coupons, so $1 per box.

Kroger (Doubles coupons up to 0.50) my receipt says:
TOTAL NUMBER ITEMS SOLD= 95
MFG CPN SAVINGS.................$ 29.64
BONUS CPN SAVINGS..............$ 5.55
STR CPN & KRO PLUS SAVINGS.$ 60.75
TOTAL COUPONS...................$ 95.94
TOTAL SAVINGS (41 pct.).......$ 95.94
TOTAL (including $13.11 tax)...$147.37
This included toilet paper and paper towels. Multiple cleaning products (Lysol!). 8 boxes of GM/Quaker cereal and granola bars.

Is it wrong to list everything? I feel like this is already a long post.

Anyway, I don't feel like I did good at all. I can't afford to spend $200 a week on groceries and still feel like I have nothing to eat but lots of cereal! I won't have to buy cereal for awhile and have enough paper towels and toilet paper to hopefully last a few weeks. I also stocked up on 8 GG box veggies (I had 4 IP for 0.50/2 (DND) and they were on sale for $1.25 each at Kroger.)

I still feel like I spent more than I would have without coupons. What am I doing wrong? Any help is appreciated!

Thanks!
medicechic ]]> Couponing 101 medicechic http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/318293-stressed-newbie.html Same Coupons in Paper online also??? http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/318217-same-coupons-paper-online-also.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:41:19 GMT I did a search for this question and didn't find anyone else asking it, so forgive me if it was out there somewhere and I missed it.

Since you can print from Redplum and Smartsource online coupons and those are the inserts in the newspapers. Are they the same coupons, or different?

I'm married but have no kids and alot of stuff seems to be directed towards families so if weekly I can save from buying the paper and just print the coupons for free online I'd like to do that than pay for a paper that I toss or give away most of the coupons cause I don't use those coupons. ]]> Couponing 101 jen23il http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/318217-same-coupons-paper-online-also.html Benifits of having a Wish List? http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/285390-benifits-having-wish-list.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:14:17 GMT I joined AFC about three weeks ago and have started saving money but....What are the benifits of having a wish list? I understand that it would be a coupon you hope to have, but why make the list? Does it help? :confused2: I joined AFC about three weeks ago and have started saving money but....What are the benifits of having a wish list? I understand that it would be a coupon you hope to have, but why make the list? Does it help? :confused2: ]]> Couponing 101 Curlee http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/285390-benifits-having-wish-list.html Stacking??? http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/285075-stacking.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:37:20 GMT I just have a question on Stacking..I know that you can only use 1 Manu Q per item... For a scenario like this General Mills Select Cereals for 1.88/box I purchase 1 box of Cheerios 1 box of another GM Cereal on Sale I have a coupon for I just have a question on Stacking..I know that you can only use 1 Manu Q per item...

For a scenario like this
General Mills Select Cereals for 1.88/box

I purchase
1 box of Cheerios
1 box of another GM Cereal on Sale

I have a coupon for
.55 off Cheerios
and another coupon for
1.00 off 2 Boxes of GM Cereal

Could I use both Coupons on just those 2 boxes of Cereal??

Is that a possible scenario?? ]]> Couponing 101 JulieHarrington http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/285075-stacking.html Getting Coupons? http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/284745-getting-coupons.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:49:18 GMT I was just wondering where you all order coupons from? I've been getting mine off of ebay, but after this last fiasco of STILL waiting for my broth coupons, I'm thinking about switching methods. *L* Coupon clipping sites intimidate me though, because I don't know which ones are reputable. Any help would be greatly appreciated! ]]> Couponing 101 par_kit http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/284745-getting-coupons.html How do I use both a manufacturer coupon and store coupon? http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/284035-how-do-i-use-both-manufacturer-coupon-store-coupon.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:58:48 GMT So obviously I am new to this... I got some coupons from the store that were mailed to me. The coupons say "Good Only at Food City". It does not say manufacturer coupon. It does say in small pring "limit one coupon per customer". So a couple of questions 1. Is this a store coupon? 2. Can I use this one coupon and then a manufacturer coupon with it? 3. Does the limit one coupon per customer mean that particular coupon or if it is a store coupon can I put the manufacturer coupon with it?
Sorry if this has already been reviewed. I read several post to see if it had. Thank you in advance for answering my questions.:smile: ]]> Couponing 101 tnchickie http://www.afullcup.com/forums/couponing-101/284035-how-do-i-use-both-manufacturer-coupon-store-coupon.html