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Coupon & Save on Your Next Grocery Shopping Trip!

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As you know by know, I'm a big fan of saving money. Getting a deal is like a challenge for me; I'm always on a quest to see just how much I can save. So, when I was given an opportunity recently to check out Money Mailer, I jumped right on it. You've probably heard of them before, but in case you haven't, here's a little bit of info about Money Mailer: 

Money Mailer is a leader in the U.S. direct marketing industry, has been certified as a World-Class MoneyMailerFranchise by the Franchise Research Institute and was Entrepreneur Magazine’s #1 advertising services franchise for 2012. Money Mailer delivers hyperlocal savings to consumers through shared media mail, mobile, online and social media, and helps businesses affordably and accurately reach these consumers. For more information, visit www.MoneyMailer.com.
Money Mailer currently reaches 17 million households across the country with its traditional envelope and is on track to increase its reach by two million by the end of 2014.

I consider myself a Discount Diva, not only when it comes to fashion, but in all areas of my life and groceries are no exception. Feeding an entire family can be expensive.  I dunno about y’all, but as much as I try, I can’t convince my kids to stop growing.

A couple years ago I decided to give couponing a try, and the money I saved quickly got me hooked. If you want to have less stressful, less expensive trips to the supermarket then these tips are for you!

Plan, plan and plan some more: Last minute grocery shopping and frequent trips can bust your budget. The number one way my family and I have been able to cut down on excess spending for groceries is pre-planning our meals. We sit down at the beginning of the week and plan out our meals (for us it’s just dinners) for two weeks. This way, we only buy what we need for those meals and hardly ever have ingredients with no idea what to do with them or recipes with missing ingredients.

Clip and save: Coupons are not just for old folks or extreme shoppers. Keep track of the grocery items you use the most and search coupons for those items. You can find coupons online as well as in the Sunday paper. You can also get deals and discounts by following your favorite brands on social media. You might be asking “How much difference will a couple of $0.25 off coupons really make?” Well here’s the trick: Don’t use your coupons on full priced items! When your $1.99 toothpaste is on sale for $0.99 and you have a $0.99 off coupon, that means you get that item for FREE. And don’t clip just one coupon! If an item is on sale and there’s an available coupon, grab at least 3.

Combine and save MORE: So now you know that the big trick to successful couponing is waiting until the items are on sale, but there’s more. You can combine coupons to save even more. Stores like Target, Walgreens, and CVS have their own store coupons that can be combined with manufacturer coupons for additional savings. Here’s an example: Let’s say your favorite soda is on sale at Target for $1.50. If you used a $0.50 off target coupon and a $0.50 off manufacturer coupon, you’d get it for $0.50.

Know before you go: There’s no need to carry an entire arsenal of coupons on your shopping trips. Use your meal plan to make your shopping list and only bring along the coupons you’ll need.

These are just a few of the ways I’ve been able to cut down on grocery expenses and they definitely work. These tips can work for non grocery items too! You'd be surprised at how much you can save. 

Visit Money Mailer HERE 

 

 

I am participating in this campaign as a member of  The Niche Parent Network & Conference in partnership with Money Mailer. All  copinions are my own. 

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T. Espinoza is CEO at The Style Medic. She's the Diva next door, the girlfriend who always looks Fab but doesn’t spend a bundle. She works with the active, focused Diva who wants to look fly, save time and most of all, save money. T. can help you streamline your wardrobe, maximize your budget and take your style from flat-lined to FABULOUS!

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