More than ever, people are looking to save money during the holiday season. If you’re one of those people, you might be interested in learning to coupon during the holidays! Couponing is a great way to save some extra money and stock up on things so you don’t have to cut it too close every month! These great tips will help you learn to coupon during the holidays efficiently and allow you to have enough time to do so.
- Use couponing apps and e-coupons.
If you want to coupon during the holidays but find yourself lacking the time to clip coupons, try couponing apps. Not only are there great apps like Ibotta and various ones named “Coupons”, but there are also quite a few apps pertaining to local grocery stores that allow you to add digital coupons to your store card. It cuts the hassle right in half and opens up a lot of time and savings for you! {You might also want to check out our True Couponing app!} - Get the Sunday paper.
Getting the Sunday paper ensures you’ll be able to see all the coupon inserts in it. It’s very cheap and can help you save a ton of money! Just make sure to remember every week. Keep in mind you don’t necessarily have to clip all the coupons from the inserts, just the ones you want or need! You can even use our Coupon Database to search for coupons for items you use. - Look for door busters and deals to match your coupons up with!
Couponing is a great way to save money and when you combine coupons with ongoing sales, you can save even more! You can search TrueCouponing.com to find out about local sales and even get added to our email list to receive daily deal updates. Some stores like Kohl’s, Sephora, and Bath & Body Works also send email alerts of sales and deals when you sign up. Couponing isn’t just for grocery stores! - You don’t have to go overboard with couponing.
Because of shows like Extreme Couponing, many people are intimidated by the thought, thinking they’ll need room for a giant stockpile and will be needing to buy things they don’t need or want. This isn’t true. While it can be nice to have a large stockpile, it’s very possible to save a substantial amount of money by couponing for only the things you need or want! It’s very possible to save a ton of money on just essentials like diapers, deodorant, toothpaste, and more. As far as food, it’s totally okay to just use coupons on foods you like and regularly eat! - Find out your local grocery store’s coupon policy.
It’s important to read up on a store’s coupon policy before you head to the store and attempt to coupon during the holidays. Some stores allow stacking of coupons, allowing you to maximize your sales. Other stores are adamantly against this, and you’ll want to know of this before making a trip! While you do this, you can also search for sales and doorbusters, making your couponing time even more efficient!
Learn more about couponing in our New To Couponing, Start Here section.
What kinds of things would you treat yourself to with saved money earned while you coupon during the holidays?
