The time to start is NOW!

If you've ever contemplated couponing but don't now how or when to start, today is your day.  Why you ask?  Well, Sundays are the day where newspaper companies add inserts to the newspapers (not all newspapers - check your local papers for details).  These inserts are where you will find your coupons. Traditionally you will find a Smart Source (ss) & a Red Plum (rp) insert in the paper but once a month (last Sunday of the month), there will also be a Procter & Gamble (p&g) insert as well.  Because the P&G inserts are only once a month, it's important to get that last Sunday paper.

For those that don't know, Procter & Gamble is the company that includes all of the major products.  An example of products would be:  personal care items, laundry care, household cleaning, diapers, etc.  The company only sends out coupons once a month so in order to save on those oh so necessary items, today's your day.  There are coupons this week that haven't been seen for 8 months - 2 years!! Looking ahead for the next month, there seems to be some great scenarios that will happen as far as saving so if you choose to forgo this weeks ads, you could be missing out on some great deals!

As far as how many newspapers you should get is up to you; however, I would recommend getting at least 2 to maximize your savings (I usually get 4 papers).  Example:  if an item is on sale buy one get one (BOGO), you can use a coupon on BOTH items even though you're getting one for free (make sure you read your coupon details!!).  Need a better breakdown?  Say Bounce dryer sheets are on sale this week BOGO and are priced at $2.99.  Here are 2 different breakdowns using scenarios:

Scenario #1 (no coupons)
Buy 1 at $2.99 get a second FREE
Get 2 for $1.50 each ($2.99 divided by 2)

Scenario #2 (with coupons)
Buy 1 at $2.99 get a second FREE
Use 2 coupons for .50 off one
(*you CAN use a coupon on the FREE item*)
Get 2 for $1.99 or $1 each

Always be sure to read the coupon & your store's coupon policy.  Every store is different but I will say that Walmart has the best coupon policy (although I'm not a huge Wally fan) & are super coupon friendly followed by Target.  I've never had issues using my coupons at either store.

Make sure you get your newspapers early, as they tend to sell out quickly (especially when they include the P&G insert).  Be sure to come back to A Peak Inside as I post different couponing opportunities throughout the month!

Today's inserts you should get (from l-r: P&G, Smart Source & Red Plum)

 

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