coupons

misssmiles
misssmiles Posts: 207 Member
edited September 28 in Chit-Chat
so i'm starting graduate school on monday and won't be able to work as much. i still want to eat healthy but i will now be eating on a budget... anyone have any coupon websites they like?

please share the "wealth!"

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  • angiesteele
    angiesteele Posts: 366 Member
    http://www.couponcaboodle.com/

    this is a great one!!
  • roxiedo
    roxiedo Posts: 154
    bump
  • HeatherBriggs1970
    HeatherBriggs1970 Posts: 59
    I can't help you w/ coupons but I am pretty broke and do real well w/ eating healthy on a shoe string budget. I eat Progresso Light and Campbell's Select Harvest Light soups alot. I buy the store brand light yogurt and mix it with fresh fruit. I watch my portion sizes w/ the "not so healthy but cheap stuff" and eat larger portions of veggies so I won't need as much of the other stuff. Most of the time I have found that the store brand is cheaper than name brand WITH a coupon so I quit stressing over it and went that direction. It also keeps me from justifying a purchase just because I have a coupon...eeegadz!
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    my mom told me about www.krazycouponlady.com
  • AudgePaudge
    AudgePaudge Posts: 537 Member
    thegrocerygame.com
    dealseekingmom.com
  • misslissa555
    misslissa555 Posts: 135 Member
    I'll tell you what someone told me before. Buy frozen veggies--they last longer and are not expensive! You can buy them organic or conventional. Buy in bulk when you can. I just went from being vegetarian to being vegan. I bought dried beans that last a while and you just have to soak them in water overnight. No salt added like in the can. I also have some frozen fruits but I splurge and get fresh grapes, apples, pears, and oranges. Buy fresh stuff locally or when it is in season. See if you have a Farmer's Market around. Good luck in grad school! :drinker:
  • AudgePaudge
    AudgePaudge Posts: 537 Member
    Most of the time I have found that the store brand is cheaper than name brand WITH a coupon so I quit stressing over it and went that direction. It also keeps me from justifying a purchase just because I have a coupon...eeegadz!

    Coupons can actually save a LOT more than store brands!! You just have to hold onto that coupon until your store has it on sale. I bought campbells healthy harvest from Safeway one time for 50 cents each!! That's a pretty good savings...Good luck in your coupon expedition!
  • losermomof3
    losermomof3 Posts: 386 Member
    I use couponmom.com
  • mauryr
    mauryr Posts: 385
    Don't forget Groupon.
  • CBaumgardner7
    CBaumgardner7 Posts: 212 Member
    I'm a family of 7 and a stay at home mom. I do coupons and surf the web and get deals. Look into your local flyers when they come out and you can plan your week by what is on sale. I agree buying the store brand does save money but also you have to be wise on using coupons. If you have a coupon and the store brand will save you money, then that's a no brainer! :) But, buying frozen veggies will last and look into a local farmer's market and always, always go with a list and a plan and most importantly....a calculator! :) This will help keep you on track for your goal. This has worked because I had a groccery bill today of $212 and with coupons and my bonus savings it came out to $112. Keep in mind that is a 2 week for a family of 7. :) It takes patience and time but you will get it. :)
  • MotorMowth
    MotorMowth Posts: 43
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  • britachu
    britachu Posts: 157
    bumping to read later, I totally need more coupon-ing skills...
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