So, I didn’t mean to not complete my last post about couponing but I didn’t want to overwhelm anyone. Couponing can be a pain in the butt but I think it is worth it. I mentioned writing the date on the front of the coupon flyers. That’s a must for most couponing sites (of which there are thousands of). Also, take a look at the name on the outside of the flyer. It will either say Red Pack (RP) or Smart Source (SS) on the front. Occasionally you will see Procter and Gamble (PG). You will see the abbreviation for these on the different coupon sites with the date after that. It tells you where you can find a coupon for that item. For example: You want to find a coupon for Tide. Go to the coupon database I told you about in my first blog http://www.southernsavers.com/coupon-database . Type in Tide. You may see ones you can print. You may also see one that says RP 1/19 or SS 1/17 after it. That means if you look in the Red Pack from 1/19 or the Smart Source. There should be a Tide coupon in there. Remember every paper is slightly different. Even the Trib and Post Gazette so I would say it works about 85% of the time. I save the sale flyers for about three months then toss them. That way you don’t have to cut coupons every week.

“C”lue – In some cities half of the coupon flyers come in that pack of flyers in your mailbox each week. So before tossing these in the recycle bin check to see if there are any packs of coupons in there!

“L”ink – I love the show Parenthood and we watch it every week. Usually on DVR because I can’t stay awake beyond 10pm…sometimes 9:30. With that said I’m a crier and this show makes me cry a lot. Happy tears though too! Check out this Buzzfeed for examples why: http://www.buzzfeed.com/juliapugachevsky/23-times-parenthood-made-you-cry-happy-tears

“Thought – Little Duck Organics Tiny Fruits – So M started eating solids by eating anything she could get her hands on. Then she decided she didn’t want any meat in her diet. Now there are days all she wants is carbs, carrots, and bananas. These are great little dried fruits that she eats like candy and they are good for her. I’ve tried them too. A 9 out of 10. Only reason I didn’t give them a 10 out of 10 is they are a bit expensive for the small bag.