Couponing Inexpensively

Every time I share coupon tips for beginners or discuss extreme couponing strategies, someone always tells me coupons are just too much trouble. And, I get it. I do. But, it doesn't have to be all or nothing — you can save money at the grocery, even without them. [Continue reading on Babble.com...]

{The New Home Ec} 10 More Tips for Extreme Couponing

If you’re just getting started with coupons, check out my tips for beginner couponing. It’s a great way to shave a lot of money off your grocery bill each week…Once you have begun to learn the art of couponing, it’s time to move on to something more extreme. Here are 10 more tips for even [...]


Coupon Clipping Services

How do you feel about letting someone else clip your coupons? Let’s face it—clipping coupons is a lot of work! You have to track down enough coupons to stock up on your favorite sales. Then you have to cut the coupons out and organize them into your coupon storage system. And, then you can finally [...]


{The New Home Ec} 10 Tips for Beginner Couponing

Coupons are a great way to lower your grocery bill. If you think coupons aren’t worth the time, the hundreds of dollars I save at the grocery store could change your mind. Or, maybe you already clip the occasional coupon but have been blown away …


Grocery Savings in 15 Minutes Per Week

One of the things I have to constantly evaluate is whether I have more time or money. Between work, school activities and the family, sometimes? Time means a little more than extra coupon savings. However, I’m still not about to pay full price. So, with no time and little money, a girl’s gotta find a [...]


31 Day Budget (Day 18): Using Coupons

31 Days to a Better Budget Using Coupons Each day of the series offers new tips, ideas and a challenge to start the year with a solid financial plan. If you’re already a coupon user, the idea of grocery savings is not new, but there is always room for improvement for an even lower budget. [...]


Go Local Austin Discount Cards

Take advantage of great savings at local Austin businesses, restaurants, and attractions with the Austin Go Local Card!


How To Create Your Own Coupon Shopping List

I love providing you with weekly grocery lists to help your family shop inexpensively, but the last few months have been a bit rough around here. First, there were my eye issues. Then, back to school chaos, followed by a well-earned graduation celebration vacation. Next up, a series of birthdays & the holidays. I do [...]


Why You Should Use a Coupon Binder (And How to Get Started)

The binder method of coupon storage & organization was the last one I came to, after years of clipping, sorting & losing coupons. As my life became more chaotic, I abandoned the effort in favor of simpler coupon clipping. The file folder system works, but I was missing so many manager markdown & in-store specials [...]


Welcome Fox59 Viewers: Using Online Coupon Codes to Save Big

  I was thrilled to spend time today with the Fox59 Morning News team. In honor of National Coupon Month, we chatted about how to save money online with coupon codes & special offers—including a few deals I’ve put together just for you. If you wait long enough, or look in the just the right [...]