Getting Started

So I am going to start with couponing, which is my favorite form of saving. When I go into a store and get something for FREE or for only a couple cents you get an awesome form of adrenaline rush (yes, Seriously). I am not like some couponers who go into a store and buy a hundred of one item. Believe it or not that is almost impossible as most stores have made their coupon policies so that is not possible. So if you would want to buy 100 of something you would probably have to go to the store about 25 times in one week. Usually the most on one item you can buy at a time is 4. Now I only coupon 3 stores and this is because they are closest and most convenient. I coupon at Target, Weis and my favorite CVS. You also need to know that couponing is not a quick and easy thing, it takes A LOT of time and planning.  Now back to the basics......what you will need to get started. The pictures are what I use.

1. A Large ZIPPER Binder 

There are many ways to organize your coupons but this is the easiest way I find to do it.

You will want one with a zipper as sometimes the coupons fall out

2. Multi Tab Dividers

You will want to buy as many tabs as you can so organizing categories is easier.

I have 15 tabs in my binder

I also love the ones with pockets so you can store odd shaped coupons

3. Pocket Page Protectors

You will need A LOT of these (probably 100)

You will also want strong heavy duty ones since you will be taking them in and out alot

4. Sunday Newspapers

It is up to you how many of them to buy each week

I buy 4 every Sunday

There are also some sites where you can just buy the coupons without the paper but I haven't done this.

5. A Good Pair of Scissors

You will want a comfortable pair of scissors as you will be using them A LOT

So that's it! Once you have your supplies you are ready to begin couponing! 

So buy your newspapers tomorrow and keep an out out and I'll start posting deals to coupon!

Please ask any questions you may have, I'm happy to help!