[Ralphdtx]

Member name: Ralphdtx

Name: RalphD

Location: SC

Stores I Shop at: Target, Bi-Lo, Publix, Earth Fare

Weekly grocery budget: $250

Number of people in my family: 3

Number of pets: 2

How long have you been couponing? 5 yr

Favorite Coupon of all time: A kiss from ...

What I hope to get from AFC: Coupons and info

I would like to have an experienced AFCer/couponer contact me to show me around the site (Yes/No): no

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, climbing, kayaking

[lms28023]

Hi! Here are some forums I hope you find useful:

Hot Deals - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup

BiLo - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup

Publix - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup

[mkrmylove]

Ralph, 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:

Target

Bi-Lo

Publix

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

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.

I noticed you have pets be sure to check out the Pet Talk thread.

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.

[sweety33]

[DebB831]

to AFC, I hope you find a lot of great deals here.
Don't worry if you don't catch on to everything right away on this site, as with everything, it takes time to figure it all out.

You may also be interested in checking out the "My Home" area of AFC My Home - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup that has a lot of great tips and ideas for saving money as well.

[siriradha]

Welcome to AFC!

Be sure to check out all the great rebates people share here also. Sometimes you can find offers for things you already buy, then all you have to do is follow the directions on the forms, invest a stamp in mailing them off, and wait for your money to come rolling back to you.

You can find descriptions of current offers here Mail In Offers-Forms - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup

Then, check http://www.afullcup.com/forums/forms-rebates/ for people who have the forms you want.

Happy Couponing & Rebating!

[Jadasmom]

[celtictrinity]

WELCOME TO AFC!

The best piece of advice I can offer is to start slowly and explore the areas of the forum that interest you! Well, that and….don’t worry! We were all newbies once! If you have questions, there are many experienced members more then willing to help!

Most importantly though…HAVE FUN!

[CMmem]

Welcome:
My advice if you are a new couponer.
Don't get overwhelmed. Start slowly.
Expect to spend some time getting up to speed, as you would with any new hobby.

Some AFC state forums have active discussions of deals.
Find your state forum here ==> Deals by State - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup

You can find deals your stores in the stores forums Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup
You can find currently valid coupons listed in the AFC coupon data base: Grocery Coupons- A Full Cup - Coupons
==> Target - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup

You'll have questions, always ask. We are always happy to answer.
to AFC!

[ncmonster78]

Hot Deals - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup

[Z and G's Mom]

Hi and welcome to AFC! THE best, and most informative, forum on the internet!
Here’s some advice for your couponing journey…

** READ READ READ READ READ READ READ!! And then READ some more! Learn your local store’s coupon policies - GROCERY STORE FORUMS. Print those policies out and keep them with you at all time! You’ll be surprised at how often cashiers and even store managers are unfamiliar with all the intricacies of their own policies!

** Don’t be afraid to ask questions - COUPONING 101!

** START SLOWLY! If you jump in too fast, you’ll get frustrated. PLEASE don’t think that if you don’t build a massive stockpile overnight, that you are a rotten couponer! It takes time and effort! BUT, if you'd like to peek at what your stockpile COULD look like one day, check THESE out!

** Not sure how to begin? Do a David Letterman… Make two TOP TEN LISTS! One for food and one for non-food items that you and your family use on a daily or weekly basis. If your family is a HUGE pasta eater, then noodles and sauce should be on your list. If you have 4 teenage boys, then body wash/soap is a MUST! Walk through your house as you are making your lists. Then, go to the grocery/drug stores WITHOUT BUYING ANYTHING! Take along a pad of paper (or 6) and make notes on current prices for those items on your Top Ten lists. Do this once a week for a few months. Start learning the sales cycles. Start learning the fluctuations in prices and soon you will be able to figure out what your stock-up prices should be. Start your stockpile with items your family will use regularly. Nothing worse than staring at a stockpile with a whole bunch of stuff (gotten for free or really cheap) that no one will EVER use!

** Wondering what prices you should aim for when stockpiling? Check out this thread! Stock Up Price List

** Start clipping your coupons! Sign up for a newspaper delivery – this is THE only way to guarantee that you will receive coupons in the papers you buy. Not all newsstand or drug store papers receive inserts as the inserts will always be placed in subscriber papers first. CALL the newspaper first and make sure of which coupon inserts they carry! Ask about special subscriptions – Sunday or weekend only, discounts for multiple Sunday papers, etc. Start asking your friends and family members for their coupons. You’ll be surprised at how many people just toss them in the garbage – YIKES! **Need complete sets of inserts? No problem! Click COMPLETE INSERTS for LOTS of choices!

MOST OF ALL – HAVE FUN! If you ever have any questions you’d rather not ask in the open forums, click JESSIE to ask me directly! Glad you’re here in the AFC family!

[Melanievcb]

[msvidkiller13]

Hello and Welcome to AFC Glad you found us Here are some helpful links to get you going here on AFC

Where Do You Begin? A Quick Intro To Couponing - Grocery Coupon Blog and AFC 101 - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup and New Members - Please Read to Learn Your Way Around AFC! !!!

If you need help with anything here is my link ( just press my name) MSVIDKILLER13

Again Welcome to AFC

[momofjunebugs]

[sweety33]

AFC Guidelines & TOS- A Full Cup - Coupons