This is the Coupon Power Point used at the Coupon Workshop held at Haynes Flat Baptist Church June 2nd.

1. Coupons: for the beginners the advanced the EXTREME

2. How Coupons Work Stores receive face value for the coupons redeemed plus 8 cents per coupon!!!

3. Why I Use Coupons To Help My Family Proverbs 31:18a – She watches for bargains. To Help My Community Proverbs 31: 20 - She extends a helping hand to the poor and opens her arms to the needy.

4. Topics: Where to Find Coupons How to Organize Coupons Coupon Rules Tricks of the Trade What to Do With Products

5. Hint – Consider a subscription to the newspaper to save more money! Where to Find Coupons:BEGINNERS Sunday Paper Magazines (All You – Walmart) Blinkies Knoxville Sunday Newspaper = $2 Claiborne Progress (Wednesday) = 50 cents Pick up papers when you travel – different states have different coupon inserts. Some advise to buy one Sunday paper for every person in your household.

6. Where to Find Coupons:ADVANCED Loyalty Card (Kroger) Online Manufacturers Websites On Products Store Mailings Write to the company that sells your favorite items. They sometimes will send you high $ coupons!

7. Where to Find Coupons:EXTREME Catalinas Register Rewards (Walgreens) Hint - Catalina is a coupon printed on the back of store receipt of after store purchase. Some times the catalinas are for ANY ITEMS – so use them on items that don’t normally have coupons!

8. UBEREXTREME Dumpster Diving

9. Where to Find Coupons:OTHER Organize a coupon swap: Everyone bring coupons to swap, scissors & a snack to share There will be a “Coffee and Coupon Swap” Saturday, June 11th at Two Munk’s Coffee Shop (behind A&A Cleaners) from noon – 3p.m.

10. Where to Find Coupons:OTHER Organize a coupon swap at work or church: People bring coupons to swap by filing them in categories

11. Where to Find Coupons:OTHER Organize a coupon swap at work or church: People bring coupons to swap by dropping them in a box Hint – To make this method more organized keep a pen, ziplic bags (sandwich size), and index cards in the box. Everyone puts their donated coupons in a ziploc bag. They include an index card with their name on it. When some else looks through the ziploc bag of coupons they add their name to the index card – so you know which coupons you have already looked at.

12. OTHER: COUPON CLIPPING SERVICE __ Whiskas DRY Food or CATS on ONE bag Qty Available: 2261 (Min. Order Qty: 5) $1.00 7/09/11 $0.10 __X-14 Cleaning Product on any ONE Qty Available: 823 (Min. Order Qty: 1) $1.00 7/31/11 $0.10 __ Ziploc Brand CONTAINERS on any TWO Qty Available: 448 (Min. Order Qty: 5) $1.50 7/31/11 $0.10 couponclippers.com – purchase for about 10% of the value of the coupon (EX. $2 – 20 cents)

13. Any questions about where to find coupons?

14. How to Organize Coupons Clipping & Storing

15. Which Coupons to Clip??? Will me family use this product? Will I use this product if I get it for free? Can I donate this item? www.hip2save.com

16. Clipping Multiple Coupons Collate Staple (or not) & Clip Hint: Be careful not to clip the barcode or expiration date! www.commonsensewith money.com

17. BEGINNERclip just the coupons you plan to use ENVELOPE ORGANIZER

18. ADVANCEDclip all coupons BOX BINDER

19. EXTREMEcollect multiples keep coupon inserts intact BIG BINDER FILE BOX “It’ll save you hundreds and tone your flabby arms at the same time! ” - Krazy Coupon Lady The insert date is on the spine!!!

20. This is how I do it!!!

21. Tips to Remember Choose A Container Develop a Filing System: by category by aisle alphabetically Set a Schedule to Organize & Purge: - coupons come out on Sundays – so Sunday or Monday - coupons usually expire at the end of the month

22. HOW I ORGANIZE MY SHOPPING TRIP 1. Collect & Organize Coupons 2. Go to www.southernsavers.com 3. Organize Coupons for that week (in snack size baggies by each store) 4. Print My Shopping List (from Southern Savers) 5. Go Shopping!

23. Any questions about how to organize coupons?

24. Coupon Rules

25. Know the Store’s Coupon Policy BEGINNER – Walmart - http://walmartstores.com/7655.aspx ADVANCED – Kroger - http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2011/03/kroger-coupon-policy.html EXTREME – Walgreens - http://www.walgreens.com/topic/help/generalhelp/coupon_policy_main.jsp Call your local store for details and changes!!!

26. One Coupon Per Purchase You CANNOT Use 2 Coupons on 1 Item Use CAN 1 Coupon per Item www.krazycouponlady.com

27. Expired Coupons You CANNOT use expired coupons You CAN mail them to the troops

28. Okinawa, Japan U.S. Army Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator ACS - 10th ASG Unit 35115 APO AP 96376-5115 Coupons CANNOT be more that 2 months expired!

29. Multiple ItemsYou MUST buy the amount of items indicated

30. Buy One Get One Free Buy One Get One Free - SALE Buy One Get One Free - COUPON Walgreens - You can combine B1G1F SALE and B1G1F COUPON to = 2 FREE Products!!! Hint – Cashiers like it when you fill in the amount!

31. Buy One Get One Freewith 2 Coupons!!! Buy One Get One Free – COUPON & Manufacturer’s Coupon SALE Store Sale Price $15.98/2 $7.99 each B1G1F Price $7.99/2 $3.99 each $2 off coupon $5.99/2 $ 2.99 each I saved $10!!!

32. Go By Text Not By Picture This equals to 84 cent formula!!!

33. Non-Food Items I paid only $2 each!!! Bought 3 for the Easter Egg Hunt!!!

34. Watch for Size Restrictions Coupon Travel Item This equals free Visine for GUATEMALA!!!

35. COUPON FRAUD Make sure your coupon TEXT and the ITEM match!!! Otherwise – IT IS FRAUD www.krazycouponlady.com

36. Coupon Etiquette DO NOT Empty Shelves BE a Coupon Fairy If you plan to buy a lot of a certain item – check to see if the store will pre-order!

37. ASK FOR ARAINCHECK STORES THAT ISSUERAINCHECKS KROGER WALGREENS Must ask for it during sale window. It is good for 30 days!

38. OTHER PLACES TO USE COUPONS Hint: Call ahead to make sure! Big Lots does not accept coupons!!!

39. DO NOT Photocopy Printable Coupons Printable Coupons www.coupons.com www.smartsource.com www.coolsavings.com www.redplum.com Manufacturers Websites Facebook Online Coupons can be printed twice for each computer! Print coupons in color to avoid confusion! This is illegal and you CAN be arrested for it!!!

40. Any questions about coupon rules?

41. Tricks of the Trade

42. Change Your Mindset! Have a “Price Point” for items you buy often: “I only buy toothpaste when I can get for under 50 cents!” Buy items you use when they are on sale & stock up: “Our favorite spaghetti sauce is on sale (and when combined with a coupon) for 99 cents. Since we eat spaghetti every other week – I am going to buy 4 jars to last a couple of months.”

43. Change Your Mindset! Don’t Be Brand Loyal: The best time to buy products are when they are being first introduced! Also, be willing to try different brands! You might just be surprised! Branch Out: Try to learn to coupon policy for your current favorite store. Continue to add stores as you get better at using coupons!

44. Use Store Loyalty Card Add CLIPLESS COUPONS to your loyalty card: KROGER www.cellfire.com www.kroger.com www.shortcuts.com www.pgesaver.com Remember: You cannot combine these coupons with manufacturer coupons! So make sure you don’t have a “real” coupon that is worth more!

45. Shop Where Coupons are Doubled Kroger doubles up to 50 cents: 50 cent coupons = $1 off 35 cent coupons = 70 cents off 3 coupons doubled with each $10 order:Six (6) with each $20 orderNine (9) with each $30 orderTwelve (12) with each $40 orderFifteen (15) with each $50 order...etc. Doubled coupons up to 50 cents. No more than 2 identical coupons. Ingles also has special weeks where they TRIPLES coupons.

46. Know What Make the Store Special ~ Doubles coupons up to $1! ~ Sale prices start on Sunday & last 2 weeks! ~ Has store loyalty card (that you can add e-coupons to)! ~Can stack manf. coupon and store coupon! ~ Earn Kroger Points for gas!!! Mega Events & 10 for $10! ~Price Matching (& can use coupon)! ~Don’t have to worry about sales! ~Gives Overage! ~New sale every week! ~Has Register Rewards! ~ Can stack manf. coupon and store coupon!

47. Saving Star www.savingstar.com Register Your Loyalty Card Select your E-Coupons Once You Reach $5 – Decide Your Payout More Payout Options to Come!!!

48. Buy The Smallest Size Travel Size Full Size $1 off any Purex coupon

49. The Art of Stacking (1) BEGINNER – use coupon + (2) BEGINNER - buy item on sale + (3) ADVANCED - store coupon + (4) EXTREME - catalina/register reward

50. DIAPER SCENARIO (1) $3 Pampers coupon (2) Pampers Sale $9/pack (3) Store Coupon  (4) Register Reward -$2/pack Sale – 2/$18 $9/pack - $3 coupon x 2 – 2/$12 $6/pack - $2 store coupon x 2 – 2/$8 $4/pack - $3 register rewards – 2/$5 $2.50/pack!

51. Keep Coupons With You You can’t use coupons that you don’t have with you! You never know when you will find a good deal!

52. Let Websites Do the Work For You Southern Savers – Kroger, Walgreens, etc. www.southernsavers.com Hip2Save – Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Online Deals www.hip2save.com The Krazy Coupon Lady – a little of everything www.thekrazycoupon lady.com I Heart the Mart www.iheartthemart.com

53. shows final price Southern Savers $4.99 RR WYB NasoGel Drip Free Gel Spray, 1 oz, at $4.99 (makes it FREE) Mars or Dove Candy, 1.3-2.17 oz, 39¢ w/in-ad coupon-$1/2 Mars Easter candy, RP 4/10, PRINTABLE, or RP 3/20-$2/2 Mars Easter candy, April All You magazine-B2G1 Mars Chocolate candy, 1.34-1.74 oz, RP 3/13-B2G1 Mars M&M’s Peanut Butter candy, max .99, RP 3/27(use $2/2, makes it FREE +profit) Gas-X, 18-20 ct., Ex-Lax, 24 ct., Maalox or Liquid, 90 ct. or 12 0z, $4.99-$1 off Gas-X Prevention, SS 1/09 or SS 4/17-$1 off Gas-X, SS 1/09 os SS 4/17-$4 off Gas-X Prevention product, SS 12/12-$1 off Maalox SS 4/17-$2.50/2 Maalox SS 4/17-$2 off Ex-Lax 24-90 ct, Gas-X 18-72 ct, or Maalox 90 ct or liquid 12 oz (Walgreens coupon) , April Walgreens Coupon booklet(use store coupon and $1 off, makes it $1.99)(if Prevention is included, makes it FREE + profit!!) Gives links to print shows date coupon came out

54. Combine Coupons with Clearance Deals $9.97 – original price -$4.97 – clearance -$4.00 – coupon Equals - $1

56. Any questions about tricks of the trade?

57. What to Do with Products

58. Stockpile What TO DO What NOT TO DO Stockpile enough for 3 -6 months worth of products for each family member. DON’T let your stockpile take over your house!

59. Stockpile Considerations How many people are in my family? How much of this product does our family go through? How much space do I have to totally commit to stockpiling?

60. The Wrong Way to Stockpile using kid’s space!!! too full pantry!!! stacking hazard!!!

61. What Does the Bible Say? Luke 12:15-21 Then he said, "Beware! Don't be greedy for what you don't have. Real life is not measured by how much we own." And he gave an illustration: "A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. In fact, his barns were full to overflowing. So he said, 'I know! I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store everything. And I'll sit back and say to myself, My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!' "But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get it all?' "Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God."

62. What Else to Do Gifts Guest Basket

63. DONATE! DONATE! DONATE! Manna House nonperishable food items, diapers, household & hygiene items A Heart of Hope Pregnancy Center Nonperishable food items, diapers, household & hygiene items Operation Christmas Child toys, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.

64. Any questions?