[msdelusionaldiva]

Member name: msdelusionaldiva

Name: Britney

Location:modesto

Stores I Shop at: food for less, walmart, savemart,walgreens,target

Weekly grocery budget: $100

Number of people in my family: 5

Number of pets: 1

How long have you been couponing?just started well havnt started yet todays the first day

Favorite Coupon of all time:

What I hope to get from AFC: help on how to coupon and to get 95% savings

I would like to have an experienced AFCer/couponer contact me to show me around the site (Yes/No): yes by email wouold be great

Hobbies/Interests:I am a hairstylist/Body by vi distributor/salon owner a mother of 3 girls and the wife of an amazing man

[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: http://www.afullcup.com/coupons/
==> Walmart - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup

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

[msdelusionaldiva]

thank you for the welcome its just been so hard to buy grocerys for my family i hate having to feed my kids cup of soups everyday

[Dagar]

Britney, I know exactly how you feel, the cost of food where I am has gone up so much, while my grocery budget has not, when you have to chose between meat for supper and toilet paper it is time to coupon again. Welcome and enjoy it is great fun and you will get some great savings.

Do you have any grocery stores near that double coupons?

Dawn

[NicoleLynn39]

Britney,
First off, Welcome! Secondly, I'm so sorry to hear that you have had such frustrations buying food for your family. I know this forum will be so helpful! While 95% savings might not be a realistic goal, I can consistently save 80% at my local grocery store most weeks! It is great to be able to buy the staples with coupons and fill in with produce and fresh meat! It is so great to be able to afford nutritious meals for my family!!!
Wishing you the best of luck to learn this fabulous skill!!!

[Jadasmom]

Here are some links to help you out:
Where Do You Begin?
AFC101

[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 are trading forms you can’t find in your area or online.

Happy Couponing & Rebating!

[isavealot5]

Learn more about this wonderful site: AFC 101

[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 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.

Want to see what is coming out in the next Sunday paper coupon inserts? Then make sure to stop by Sunday Coupon Previews forum Sunday Coupon Previews - Grocery Coupons & Deal Forums - A Full Cup to check them out. Remember, there can be vast differences in different parts of the country, and even between two different papers in the same metro area. But, it is a good guide to let you know what may be in your paper.

[sweety33]

AFC Guidelines & TOS- A Full Cup - Coupons

[mkrmylove]

Britney,

Welcome To AFC! I'm Melissa your AFC Buddy!

I'm here to get you started on your couponing journey.

I'm sure this community and everything you have seen, heard, and experienced thus far might have you a little overwhelmed; but believe me it will get easier.

The key to your personal success is time, patience, and knowledge.

*Don't Forget RIGHT HERE ON AFC we also offer coupon matchups, guides to shopping and other awesome tips just visist the Grocery or Pharmacy threads that you frequent.*

Here are a few quick links to get you started:

Walmart

Target

In addition,here are places where you can print IP's (Internet Printables):

Redplum.com
Smartsource.com
Coupons.com
Couponnetwork.com
Coupons.Walmart.com
Coupons.Target.com
Unilver Coupons
Betty Crocker Coupons
Kellogg's Coupons
Everyday Saver
Box Top For Education Coupons (General Mills)
Shortcuts Coupons
Pillsbury Food Coupons

**You can also search for specific coupons here on AFC by using the Coupon Database.

Or find out the newest and latest coupons in the Current Coupon Thread**

***Don't Forget most manufactures offer coupons on their website so visiting those sites and signing up for their newsletter will allow you to get special deals and other promotions.

Additionally many people also contact manufactures directly for help and tips and ideas on doing that check out our Company Contact Information Thread***

Another helpful bit of information is a list of the Sale Cycles this way you will know when certain items go on sale.

Sale Cycle List (1)

Sale Cycle List (2)

Finally, having an idea of what to stock up on and a great stock up price is essential for any couponer. Even though we all might have our own price at which we will or won't purchase having an idea is always nice.

Stock Up Price List

I hope the information I've provided will be useful and educational to getting you up to speed on couponing.

Good luck and remember I am here to assist you in anyway I can.

Just contact me by clicking my user name MKRMYLOVE.

Melissa

[Melanievcb]

You have come to the most amazing couponing site out there. Not only can you find hot deals and unadvertised sales but you have found a community of couponners who are supportive and are willing to teach you the ropes on maximizing your savings. We're not all about couponning either, we have other forums that make us a well rounded site. Check out "Congrats and Support" for inspiration (just click on the underlined words).

[kalientemexikana]

Hello!