Coupons from Kraft

Kraft is offering several great printable coupons right now! You should be able to get some free or almost free items using these coupons, along with a sale! You will need to login or sign up at KraftFoods to print your coupons. Click here to print yours.

These same Kraft coupons are also available at Coupons.com! Giving you even more great coupons!

Hurry, these coupons usually have a set limit on the number they will print out, so be sure to print yours quickly!

Coupon note

For those of you who purchase the Sunday paper just for the coupons, be aware that there won't be any coupon inserts in the paper this Sunday. Coupon inserts are always left out of major holiday weekend papers.

Coupon use basics

I've had several ask me questions on the basics of using coupons. Couponing is a great way to save money & very often get things for free.

Lets start with the different types of coupons.
Manufacturer coupons
Store coupons - these can only be used in that store.
Internet coupons are printable & generally you can print 2 of these. To print 2, log into the site a 2nd time to print, or simply hit your back button 2-3 times.
Peelies - these are the coupons that are found on the products that you have to "peel" off. These are manufacturer coupons.
Blinkies - these are those coupons found in the aisle in that box sticking off of the shelf, it is usually red & usually "blinking".
Tear pads - these are also found on store shelves. The ones that you tear off a coupon.

Where to get coupons
You can get coupons out of your Sunday paper each week from Smart Source & Red Plum. Procter & Gamble also puts out an insert in the Sun. paper once a month. I always buy 2 Sunday papers each week (as the savings has always been worth it). Many of your friends & neighbors get the Sunday paper, but never use the coupons, ask them to save them for you.

The internet. There is tons of printable coupons online. A few places to start -
Coupons.com
Smart Source
Cool Savings
Pillsbury
Boxtops 4 Education

Mailings - This is especially true if you have little ones. Diaper & formula companies send out coupons on a regular basis, be sure to sign up at their site to receive them.

A little coupon lingo
BOGO - Buy one get one free
B1G1F- Buy one get one free
Double Coupons - stores that offer this, will double the coupon. For example, if your coupon is .50 cents off, they will take $1 off. Generally, there is a limit as to how much they will double.
Triple coupons - same as double, except they triple!
Stack - when you 'stack' a coupon, you are using more than one coupon on one item. This is where you are using a manufacturer & store coupon. Example - You find a Target coupon for $ off Cottonelle, You also have a manufacturer coupon for .50 off Cottonelle. You can 'stack' the 2 coupons to receive $1.50 off the Cottonelle.
MIR - Mail in Rebate
ECB - Extra Care Bucks, from CVS
RR - Register Rewards, from Walgreens


The Basics

• Most stores take coupons, not just grocery stores. You can use coupons at Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General, just to name a few. If you aren't sure, ask.
• You can combine Manufacturer coupons with store coupons.
• Coupons are generally one per item. So, if you buy 2 bottles of shampoo, you can use a coupon on each. However, if you have a store coupon, you can combine that with a manufacturer coupon on 1 item.
• Some coupons do not specify a size. If size is not specified, you can use this on a trial size, usually getting it for free.

How to make couponing work for you

• Use coupons when the item goes on sale.
• Stockpile - This saves you from having to purchase that item without a coupon & when it is not on sale. If you can get 3-4 of an item for free by using sales & coupons, why not stockpile, rather than having to pay full price for it later?
• Don't be brand specific. It is amazing how much you can get free, when you are open to trying different brands.
• Save all coupons. I used to only clip coupons I knew I would use. I quikly found out I was missing out on a lot of deals by not saving them all.
• Once a month go through your coupons to check expiration dates.
• Organize your coupons, you can use envelopes, an organizer, or a binder with baseball card holders. Whatever works for you.
• If a store is out of something that is on sale, ask for a raincheck. A raincheck allows you to purchase the item at the sale price, when the item is back in stock. This also allows you to save up more coupons for that item!
• Don't always go for the largest size of a product. Using a coupon on a large size may save you money, but using a coupon on the smaller size might enable you to get it free!

Remember to start our small. It becomes second nature to use coupons, once you've been doing it for a while. If you have any other tips or questions, feel free to post in the comments, or email me directly!