In a poor economy, consumers are looking for ways to save money on groceries, at the drug store and on other shopping trips.
Saving money with coupons takes a bit of knowledge. Shoppers can use coupons to cut grocery bills and other shopping bills by a third or more, just by knowing where to find coupons.
This article will focus on coupon websites that offer printable coupons for groceries, specific stores and for specific products.
Where to Find Coupons Online - Coupon Websites and Printable Coupons
There is an array of coupon websites where shoppers seeking to save money on shopping bills can print out coupons.
- Coupons.com - Coupons.com is a great source for printable coupons online. Shoppers can search for coupons by product name/manufacturer name or by category. On this coupon website, bargain hunters will find printable coupons for manufacturers like General Mills, Kraft, Johnson & Johnson and S.C. Johnson, along with products like Clorox, Huggies and Pampers.
- CouponMountain.com - CouponMountain.com is an easy-to-use coupon website, particularly for new coupon clippers since the site does not require a registration process like many other coupon websites. Here, shoppers can find printable coupons for products and specific stores like Target. Coupon clippers can also sign up for notifications when new coupons are available for their favorite store or product.
Searching for more coupons online? Visit individual product websites, manufacturer websites and store websites for more bargains and coupons.
Getting Started - How to Save Money with Coupons Using Shopping Lists
For bargain shoppers who aren't sure what coupons they're searching for, begin by creating a shopping list every Sunday. List all items that will need to be purchased that week. For greater savings on grocery bills, meal plans can help shoppers anticipate what produce, meats and other fresh foods they'll need to purchase for the week.
Then, list frequently visited supermarkets, drug stores and department stores like Target or Wal-Mart. As coupons are clipped for a particular store, write down what groceries and other shopping list items will be purchased at each particular store.
In short, bargain shoppers who are seeking to save on groceries and shopping bills must allow the coupons to dictate where certain items will be purchased (within reason - chances are, driving 20 miles out the way wastes more money in time and gas than the shopper will save with the coupon).
Places to Find Coupons for Groceries, Products and Stores
In addition to finding coupons online, bargain hunters can save money with coupons and discounts found in the following places:
- In the Sunday newspaper
- In the store circular (usually located by the entrance)
- By signing up for and using store discount cards
- On the product packaging in the form of manufacturer's coupons
For more tips on how to use coupons to save money on groceries, at the drug store and on other shopping trips, check out How to Save Money Using Coupons, and How to Save Money with Diaper Coupons, along with Tips to Save Money on Groceries.
Mia Carter - Mia Carter - Journalist, Producer/Editor & Web Writer. Carter's work has appeared on CBS and CNN.com.
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