So many coupons to pick? Which ones are right for me?

Hi Everyone,

Like many new couponers out there I am still going through the coupon madness! As a newbie it can some times be overwhelming when you have so many coupons in your hands and don't know which ones you really need in the first place? I have decided that the coupons I need usually are for basic items:

body soap/shampoos/conditioners/hair products
bread coupons
egg coupons
snack coupons
meat/fresh produce coupons

From now on if I receive any other coupons I would usually not need I will be traded them at couponers meetings or being a coupon fairy and leaving them at various shopping places so others may use them. (We all need to spread the love, one couponers coupons could be someone else's gold ticket to great savings!)

Now if your having the same problem like me and don't know were to start this is what I always think about before clipping any coupon and the big answer:

Life Style Is Key:

I think of the products I use on a every day bases. For example, If you cook alot using a certain product or product(s) look to see if that company has any coupons or offers available. This can be done through the companies websites or just by calling them.

If you see no offers on the companies websites, a simple email is just as good. :) many companies will provided coupons to you if you would like to test out their products or if you have been buying their products for awhile.

I am also a big fan of looking through flyers and seeing the deals that are out every week in your local community paper. This will give you a general idea of what is available in deals wise in your community. Also you will be able to see the different products that are offered as well. This is also good so you can price match if a certain store has a product less than others. If your thinking of getting a coupon for a certain product but never see it in the flyers or in your local shopping areas chances are it is not a good idea to get the coupon for it.

Also, look at the coupons that are out there for the simplest products you use. If you buy the 10.00 shampoo, but never really see a coupon for it, but see coupons for other shampoo products, maybe it is time to try other products? (This is of course after you have done everything in your power to get a coupon for that product!) You never know, you might find a great product that does the same thing as the expensive brand at a cheaper price.

I know every person out there has a different life style then me, so see what coupons represent you, who you are, and your lifestyle. :) Maybe your that makeup diva who loves to save on beauty, maybe your the mom who loves to save for the bigger things in life, or maybe your just like me who is an everyday person who just likes to save a few bucks for an extra cup of coffee during the week. :) Everyone is different and that's what makes every coupon unique, just like each couponer.

Thanks for reading!