Understanding the "per" Difference on a Coupon Couponing as a newbie can be overwhelming, confusing and time consuming. Is it worth it, absolutely! Once you get something for free you will feel a rush (aka "coupon high") flow through your blood and the exhilaration will leave you wanting more! As a newbie couponer there is so much to learn and to sift through. There is View Post
Why I Don’t Donate to Food Pantrys
Why I Don't Donate to Food Pantry's Over the years I have met hundreds of amazing people that work at organizations that give back to society. What I have learned along the way has made me stop donating to food pantry's and toy drives. The cold hard truth that is seldom ever mentioned is this. The organization that receives all your hard earned View Post
Watch The How to Shop for Free PBS DVD for FREE!
Exciting News!! If you have Amazon Prime you can watch my How to Shop for Free PBS Special for ...FREE! CLICK HERE to watch the full length episode. it's like having a one on one Coupon Class in your home. Discover the power of Extreme Couponing with expert Kathy Spencer, as she teaches the dark art of saving money! Kathy leads three families from around the United States on a shopping View Post
File your Federal Taxes for FREE Now!
Want to E-file your IRS Taxes for FREE? Now that you have your W-2 from your employer, you can E-File your Federal Taxes for FREE* and get your refund as fast as possible! Want to know if you qualify for the FREE Basic Software to E-file? The primary criteria for who can use this to file their federal income taxes are as follows: Taxable income of under $66,000.A filing status of single View Post
3 Strategies to Pay off Your Debt in the New Year
3 Strategies to Pay off Your Debt in the New Year Just as there are different ways to coupon there are different approaches to paying off your debt. Choosing the one that best fits your style will lead you to a higher level of success. Extreme You've decided that you are all in and ready to be debt free. You want to eliminate your debt as quickly as possible and nothing is going to stop you. View Post
149 Websites where you can print MFR coupons!!
149 Websites you can print MFR coupons!! Sometimes it's just easier printing coupons instead of spending money on the newspaper! Sometimes they offer better coupons on the MFR Websites. Most Manufacturer's offer coupons on their website. I'm sure there's more out there than I have listed here. (If so, don't be afraid to share! lol) But here are 149 Websites who offer printable coupons ALL the View Post
Reselling your Stash Unethical or Smart?
Recently there was some conversation in one of our Facebook groups about people who resell their stockpile items online. I was slightly surprised to see the opinion of a few members state that reselling items that were purchased with coupons was "unethical”. I disagree with that statement for many reasons. I started How to Shop for Free® for two reasons. Reason one was, I needed a place View Post
How to Save $1378 in 2020
How to Save $1378 in 2020! If you've decided that 2020 is the year you're going to save money we've got lots of tips and tricks for you. In addition to saving money and shopping for FREE through couponing we've got a fun way for you to start developing a savings plan that will put $1378 in your savings account by the end of the year. Let's get started on the road to saving!! Have you heard View Post
Store Coupon Policies You Need to Know
* Store coupon policies Be sure and learn the coupon policy of all the stores you shop at. I recommend printing out a copy of each and highlight the important parts. You can store these lists in your coupon binder or store baggie for easy access. You will want to know the following: What is the store policy on doubling coupons Does the store accept competitors coupons How View Post
Where Do You Get Coupons?
Where Do You Get Coupons? The same question we get asked over and over again is "Where do I get coupons?" There are LOTS of places where you can get them. Check out these ways: Order in Bulk Print On-Line Contact Companies 90 Manufacturer Websites To Print Coupons From 6½ Places to Get Coupons In Addition to the Sunday Paper Check out our whole Couponing 101 series, including ways to View Post
Christmas Clearance Markdown Schedule by Store!
Christmas Clearance Markdown Schedule by Store! Bed, Bath & Beyond 50% ~ 12/26 70% ~ 01/03 CVS 50% ~ 12/26 75% ~ 01/05 90% ~ 01/12 Dollar General 50% ~ 12/26 70% ~ 12/31 90% ~ 01/14 25¢ ~ 01/21 Note: Some Categories (like Christmas Candy) will start at 25% Hobby Lobby 66% ~ NOW 80% ~ 12/29 90% ~ 01/02 Lowes 75% ~ 12/26 Michael's Grab Bags ~ 01/28 Rite View Post
26 *unexpected* Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Expenses!!
How to Save Money on your Monthly Expenses Do you find yourself spending too much money on your bills and not enough enjoying your life? Maybe it is time to re-evaluate your budget and adjust accordingly. Listed below, you will find several ways to reduce your spending within each category of your budget. Most of these are unexpected and small changes however, when you add up each of these View Post
Why Can’t I Print These Coupons?!
Why Can't I Print These Coupons?! Are you beyond frustrated with your computer and printer when it comes to couponing? We have all been there! Time after time, when you click on a coupon from our Coupon Database to print and NOTHING! In this article, we will share some helpful tips to get technology to FINALLY work for you and tips to using our major printable sites! First Things First... View Post
How To Have A Free Christmas or Close To It !
How To Have a Free Christmas (or Close to it!) If you're on a strict budget, or even just trying to stay afloat financially, you might be starting to stress about the holidays. It's totally normal to stress about finances during the holidays. In this post, we'll share some of the best tips to have a free Christmas (or close to it)! The idea is to spend as little as possible while still enjoying View Post
Target Cat & Jack One Year Guarantee!
Everyone loves Targets Cat & Jack Clothing line but did you know they guarantee it? Say you purchase your kids Cat & Jack socks and they wear out or get a hole in them after 10 months; all you have to do is bring them back with you slip and you and return them! If your son falls and tears his jean, no worries! Target will return any Cat & Jack purchase with a slip for up to a year. View Post