I am challenging all of you to a 52 week --

Here is a the easiest way to save over $1300 in 52 weeks.  It is a 52 money challenge.  Here is the spread sheet to start..   If you start this week we are on week 3 so start with putting $6.00 in a savings account, mason jar, or cash envelope.   Here is to the 52 week challenge!!  



52 week challenge

2013 Coupon Schedule

So I saved this email that I got so you guys.  I hope you enjoy. 

I also stumbled on it on Pintrest as well.   The original site is .pennypinchinmom.

January
6 –  4 Inserts:  (2) Redplum & (2) Smart Source (could be up to 5 with a regional Target insert)
13 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
20 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
27 – 3 Inserts: Redplum,  Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
February
3 – 3 Inserts: (1) Redplum & (2) Smart Source
10 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
17 – 1 Insert: Redplum
24 – 2 Inserts: Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
March
3 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
10 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
17 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
24 – 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
31 – No Inserts: Holiday weekend
April
7  - 5 Inserts: (2) Redplum, (2) Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
14 – 1 Insert: Redplum
21 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
28  - 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
May
5 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
12 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
19 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
26 – 1 Insert: Procter and Gamble
June
2 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
9 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
16  - 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
23  - 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
30 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Procter and Gamble
July
7  - 1 Insert: Procter and Gamble
14 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
21 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
28 – 4 Inserts: (2) Redplum, (1) Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
August
4 – 4 Inserts: (2) Redplum & (2) Smart Source
11  - 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
18 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
25 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
September
1 – 1 Insert: Procter and Gamble
8 – 3 Inserts: Redplum & (2) Smart Source
15 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
22 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
29 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
October
6 – 4 Inserts: (1) Redplum, (2) Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
13  - 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
20 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
27 – 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
November
3 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
10 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
17 – 2 Inserts: Smart Source
24 – 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
December
1 – 1 Insert: Procter and Gamble
8 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
15 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
22 – No Inserts: Holiday weekend
29 — Procter and Gamble

First Post of 2013

Hey couponers-

Yes I know I have fallen off the wagon with blogging. The second part of last year was super crazy.  Ran into what we thought was health issues. Thankfully it was not!!  Then school started for the littles and THEN the holiday season.  I am recovered and ready to give you some great info. 

Over the holiday season I did do some segments for both Channel 10 and Fox 40.  I will post them up for you latter. 

I have some great tips, ideas and resources for you as well in the weeks to come. 

Love and Savings
Leann

NEWS10-- Where to start...

First off I want to say thank you for stopping by and I know that 3 minutes to get started on couponing is not enough time. So I hope this will help you.

Here is the basics of couponing.  I know that with all the TV shows and what is on the internet this can be very overwhelming.  There are some key concepts that any coupon needs to know and understand.  

1- Subscribe to the paper.  I know that sounds funny but...  where are you going to get your coupons.  I know, but trust me this investment will ending up being well worth it.  I promise in a few months the investment will be paid for a few times over.  The next part of this is that you need to have one paper PER person in your home.  I have a family of 4 that means I have 4 Sunday papers on my door step every Sunday morning. 

2-  Filing system. You need to have a filing system in place as soon as you subscribe to the paper.  Some people like to use a binder. Truth be told I did for a long time. I love my binder.  It is read and black and it and I have a special relationship.. HOWEVER..  I don't have time to cut all those coupons out every week.  I have and enjoy using a file method.  I have 2 milk crates with hanging folders with Sunday's date on them.  So on Sunday morning all I have to do is gather up all the coupon inserts and drop them in the file.  I do segregate them by type of insert when needed. (Procter and Gamble, Red Plum, SmartSource, BoxTop, ect)

3- Understanding the sales cycle.   I am going to let you all in on a little secret...  Every type of item at the grocery store goes on sale approximately every 3 months. With this in mind you need to think about how much of that product do you use in a 90 day time frame.  This is when you an purchase that item at a rock bottom price.  It is ok to have a SMALL 90 day stock pile in your home.  Trust me TLC's Hoarders will not come knocking on your door.

4- When to use that coupon. This is going to sound funny to you at first.  You are ONLY going to use that coupon on an item that is ON SALE, Clearance, or a Special Promotion. This way you are able to maximize your savings.  Why use in on a brand name item to still pay more than the store brand. 

I hope that this helps and clears up anything that might have been confusing on air.  Please feel free to contact me at any time.  Please go to the Contact tab. 

Love and Savings
Leann

I'm at it again!!

News 10 has asked me to come on air for them and do a few segments.  

10/14 at between 6 and 10 there will be 2 segments. 

Have fun watching

L

Coupon totals for 6/24/12

Are you ready for this??  There will be almost $500.00 in coupons in this sunday's paper. 

The number is $499.29 to be exact.  I believe there will be 4 inserts as well. 

Just launched today NEW SAC BEE price

Yeah!!! The Sac Bee is offering their sunday only paper for $19.99 for a year. That is 52 weeks of the Sunday paper filled with coupons. Don't delay.... Order today