Do you use food coupons?
#11
I use to be into couponing and refunding (collect upc codes and send them in for a free pack etc) when I lived in the States over 20 years ago, but since I left and now come back, I am really dissappointed in the coupons available. I use them occasionally, but most of the food ones are for frozen and processes stuff, candy, chips, sugary fruit juices etc-and tons of cleaning/paper/beauty stuff. I don't use much beauty stuff, and paper and cleaning stuff I usually get at Costco. I use my store rewards card, which gives discounts on many items and makes you think you are getting a great deal, and sometimes you do, but I always try to use what coupons I have on items when they are also on sale/special to get the most of them. I use to save a ton years ago when my boys were young, it was a game and challenge to me. We tend to buy fresh fruits and vet and I seldom buy frozen or pre-made and packaged food.
#12
I use coupons faithfully. I carry one of the notebooks with basecard sleeves in it and have all my coupons in an individual sleeve. I use them for deo. shampoo, toothpaste, toliet paper, paper towels, dog food, ect. I save alot even though I spend alot since groceries have gone sky high.
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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I use coupons frequently, but not much for food. It's all the other things that add up. Where I live, all groceries (except the Super Walmarts and Super Targets) double (and some even triple on occasion!!) coupons, so the savings is significant. It has been years since I've paid anything for soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. By the time the coupon doubles it more than covers the price of the item. I use them a lot for pet items, too. I have 5, and they eat a lot!! I still buy fresh fruit and veg at a farmers market and stop at a butcher for most meat.
#14
Seems like I can only use the coupon on non food stuffs....cleaning supplies, paper, etc. I'm retired and live alone so I don't really buy a lot of canned/prepared foods which seems to be what the bulk of coupons offer. I too buy a lot of fresh veggies/fruits and of course you never get coupons for those. I save my coupon inserts in the paper and give to my daughter who has children and can use them.
I save the most when I shop the buy one/get one specials where I can only buy one at half price, now that is the savings !
I save the most when I shop the buy one/get one specials where I can only buy one at half price, now that is the savings !
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1
I just spent over $100 at the grocery store and realized that nothing I bought could have had coupons. We eat mostly fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and when I buy stuff it is generally store brands. (DH is diabetic)
I envy the folks who can use coupons, but not much of what I buy qualifies. Is anyone else in the same boat? If you use coupons -- which ones are most useful to you?
I envy the folks who can use coupons, but not much of what I buy qualifies. Is anyone else in the same boat? If you use coupons -- which ones are most useful to you?
#17
Originally Posted by donnajean
I use a lot of coupons. Toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, shampoo, lotion, vitamins, plastic storage bags, bread, canned vegetables & fruit, orange juice, yogart, cheese. I could go on & on. I only clip coupons for items I will use. I can usually save at least half between buying what's on sale & the coupons.
#19
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Bosque County, Texas
Posts: 2,709
I never find coupons for what I want to buy. We buy fresh fruit, vegetables. We're both diabetic and DH is celiac.
We also take the most economical purchase and that usually beats the coupons on national brands. We buy paper products and cleaning products at Sam's and dog food at the feed store.
I spent a lot on a new sewing machine and serger and now I'm trying to make wise purchases on fabric. It's cheaper than therapy and healthier than watching TV - so I guess it's economical also.
We also take the most economical purchase and that usually beats the coupons on national brands. We buy paper products and cleaning products at Sam's and dog food at the feed store.
I spent a lot on a new sewing machine and serger and now I'm trying to make wise purchases on fabric. It's cheaper than therapy and healthier than watching TV - so I guess it's economical also.
#20
Like others who have posted, I use coupons mostly for non-food items, in my case, sponges, foil, shampoo, toothbrushes, cleansers.
But I do use a few coupons for food when I find them. I love Ragu spaghetti sauce, so I use those. I buy some canned soup (although Campbell's has gotten so poor in quality over the years, I don't get much of it), so I use the soup coupons. Sometimes I'll use the ones for spices (Spice Island, McCormick), though I prefer buying spices from bulk sellers.
You're right, it's mostly the processed foods that have coupons. Sometimes I use coupons for junk foods such as cookies or ice cream.
But I do use a few coupons for food when I find them. I love Ragu spaghetti sauce, so I use those. I buy some canned soup (although Campbell's has gotten so poor in quality over the years, I don't get much of it), so I use the soup coupons. Sometimes I'll use the ones for spices (Spice Island, McCormick), though I prefer buying spices from bulk sellers.
You're right, it's mostly the processed foods that have coupons. Sometimes I use coupons for junk foods such as cookies or ice cream.
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