Printing money is not really allowed but printing coupons is the next best thing. This is my strategy for using printable coupons to save money on my grocery store visits.
First I review printable coupons. Visit bzzagent.com/coupons.
Next I review the online ad from my favorite store. I think it is a huge bonus when the coupons match up with the sales the stores are already running.
From there I start planning my menu for the week. I use a Google Calendar to plan my weekly menus based on the coupons, weekly store ads and kids activities. Planning menus prevents panic attacks at meal times, extra calories that you don’t need and those trips to the fast food joint when you don’t have a clue what to put on a plate.
I like using printable coupons because you are likely to use them that same day. You are not constantly checking expiration or hunting through them in your organizer.
When I am at the store I put the coupons in order based on the isles I am shopping. I do this with my grocery list as well. This way I don’t miss the product and have to circle back to find it. When I place the coupon item in my cart I put the coupon in my pocket or an envelope so that I am not hunting for it when I get to the check out counter.
