Coupon Learning

On my list the other day I mentioned that I wanted to start using coupons, the real way.  The real way is when you hold on to them until the item goes on sale and then you buy it, matching coupons to sales, etc.  That is real coupon using, maximizing your savings.  This is what I am wanting to do.  Good thing one of my favorite bloggers, Misti’s, sister n law, Leigh Ann has started a blog, Confessions of a Save-Aholic , and motivated me beyond all belief.

Here is a list {just look at my sidebar, I have added all the buttons from the sites I’m using} of where I am going to match up savings to the stores I use and get tips and tricks on getting started, etc.  Some also list freebies from time to time from all over the net.  Some freebies are as simple as becoming a fan on Facebook to get the freebie!  I am getting all sorts just from the past few days from becoming a FB fan. {so that is why you see me fanning everybody and their brother!} :)

I sat down for over an hour reading over everything and making a list of printable coupons {because I didn’t buy a paper last Sunday} and their matches to the stores in my area, Publix, Walmart and Target.  I printed out coupons and made my lists, now I am ready to shop!  After looking over my list this week it looks like Publix is going to be my big money saver. 

I will by buying a paper this Sunday so that I can really start to see the savings.  I hope that I get to share this journey with y’all. 

Let me just say that if your just now starting out, head over to Leigh Ann’s blog and read this, this, and this.  Plus keep up with her so you can learn it all! {I plan on it!}