Let me teach you to coupon 🫶🥰

Hey everyone! So glad you're looking to dive into the world of couponing in 2024. As someone who's been loving the thrill of saving big, I can tell you it's genuinely never been easier, especially with just your phone! Forget clipping paper coupons for hours; digital is where it's at. When I first started, I was overwhelmed, but here's how I break it down to consistently save 50-70% on my shopping trips. First, it all starts with your store apps. For Target, make sure you're signed up for Target Circle. They have fantastic digital offers, and you can often stack them with manufacturer coupons found in other apps or even printed from websites like Coupons.com. Walgreens has their own app with digital coupons that link directly to your Balance Rewards account. And CVS? Their ExtraCare program and app are goldmines for personalized coupons and ExtraBucks rewards. My best advice is to download all three, create accounts, and link them to your loyalty cards. This is your primary tool for how to coupon with your phone. My secret sauce for those massive savings? It's all about planning. Before I even step foot in a store, I'm checking the weekly ad on their app. Then, I go through my digital coupon galleries in each app and "clip" (add to my card) any coupons for items on my list or things I know my family uses. Don't forget to check Ibotta, Fetch Rewards, or Checkout 51 for cashback offers that can be combined with in-store deals and digital coupons. This layering of savings is how we achieve those 'walk into stores and get 50-70% off' moments! For example, just last week, I spotted a great deal on laundry detergent at CVS. It was the SUPER FLINGS, on sale for $6.99. I had a $2 manufacturer digital coupon in my CVS app, plus a $3 off $15 purchase coupon they sent me via email (which I loaded to my card). I bought two of the SUPER FLINGS, bringing my subtotal to $13.98. With the $2 digital coupon, it came down to $11.98. Then, I also had $5 in ExtraBucks from a previous trip. After all was said and done, I paid around $6.98 for two detergents that would have cost almost $14! That's over 50% savings, all from my phone! Don't get discouraged if you don't hit 70% savings right away. Start small, focus on one store, and get comfortable with their app. The key is to only coupon for things you actually need and use, otherwise, you're not saving money, you're just spending it differently. Happy couponing, and get ready to see your grocery budget shrink!