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NOW CLOSED: Giveaway: Coupon Mom’s Guide to Cutting Grocery Bills in Half Book (2 Winners)

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Hasn’t everyone heard of THE Coupon Mom, Stephanie Nelson? If not, she has a new book out, The Coupon Mom’s Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half. Stephanie breaks the book down into Rookie, Busy, and Varsity shoppers with tips that fit the needs in each category.

While, the book is largely promoting how to use the CouponMom.com website, there are little golden nuggets for experienced coupon shoppers throughout the book. She has also included numerous family friendly recipes in this book.

I can totally relate to Stephanie:

Stephanie says, “Nothing makes me more excited than showing others how to get a jar of pasta sauce for free by combining sales and coupons.”

Its a great feeling to share my savings and help others save as well!

Great news for my readers, I have been given (2) copies of The Coupon Mom’s Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half by Stephanie Nelson to give away!

Entry Methods

Prize: The Coupon Mom’s Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half by Stephanie Nelson (2 Winners)

You can enter up to 5 times with the following methods:

1. Leave a comment with a grocery savings tip!

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Please leave a comment for each additional entry. Ends 3/12/2010 at 11:59 EST. Winner, chose by random.org will be announced on the Giveaway Winners Page. Be sure bargainbriana@gmail.com is in your safe sender list as you don’t want to miss the email if you are the chosen winner. If winner doesn’t respond to my email within 48 hours, I will pick another winner. U.S. Entries only.

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Comments

  2. My tips: Check for local stores that sell the Sunday newspapers at reduced cost. Before you buy your Sunday newspapers , make sure there are coupon inserts that you want that particular Sunday. Also check to make sure all the coupon inserts are in all the newspaper copies you buy. If they’ve slipped out somehow, you’re missing out on savings!

  3. My tip: stock up on things you use frequently when they are on sale. By the time you run out, chances are the product will be on sale again.
    .-= Kristin Smith´s last blog ..Nothing to Lose =-.

  6. always check the clearance section. I save all coupons, because usually the ones I wouldn’t normally use are the ones that end up being moneymakers later on. Also, when it comes to beverages, I find I am better off buying the slightly more expensive welch’s juice, because the quality and flavor is so good that you can dilute it to 50% and not miss a thing (not so with other brands). Much better value in the long run.

  7. My best tip has been said before….check the local ads of your fav grocery store and compare those to your coupons. I’m usually amazed at what matches up and what I can get for free/very cheap after coupons and discounts!
    .-= Jen´s last blog ..Yesterday =-.

  11. We use coupons when we have them and buy things that we really need. A grocery list definitely helps, as well as eating before going shopping. We don’t buy everything at one store but go to 3 different sores to check the deals. Plus we go to the public market where we can buy vegetables and fruit so much cheaper than at any of the grocery stores.

  14. While many stores have great offers. Don’t be afraid to miss one, or two. I generally only shop at walmart because it is 2 sec. from my house. And most of the good stores are no where near me. I miss alot of offers due to this, but I also still save alot compared to what i spent a year ago or even 6 months ago.

    chantalgiardina@yahoo.com

  20. Stack store coupons and manufacturers coupons. When combined with a sale, the savings can be fantastic!

  23. I would have to say that combining store coupons with manufactures would be the best way to save!

  25. We stock up and use the freezer for things like cheese, meat, bananas, etc when they go on sale. I also shop at multiple stores to get the best price/coupon discounts.

  26. My tip is: check out cool coupon saving sites (like this one) regularly, sign up for the newsletters. I’m hoping to win the book.

  28. Be OK with letting a few deals slide. If you chase every deal, you’ll end up overspending and overwhelmed. Stick to what your family NEEDS and you’ll be much more relaxed and spend far less!

    **Bargain Briana Here – You are a winner of this giveaway!

  30. I try and buy a lot of frozen veggies…saves me money on vegetables because I only use what I need for that meal!

  31. I read the Twitter Tweets… wow… I feel like I’m stalking you I follow you so much! LOL

  32. Don’t try to do every single deal! 20 boxes of Hamburger Helper for .10 ea is great… unless you have 20 boxes already in the stockpile!

  40. My favorite tip to saving is to follow wonderful blogs like yours and get the coupon/sale lists to my favorite stores :-)

  44. I’m a newsletter subscriber! I love your blog, keep up the great work & thanks for the savings!

  45. My best tip is to never shop while you’re hungry! Doing that can only lead to impulse buys.

  46. I love stacking store coupons onto manufacturer’s coupons, tons of savings especially if the item is a sale item that week! If a cashier refuses your coupons do NOT be afraid to ask for a manager! Most manager will question the cashier & give you the discount! I could really use this book to help me get more organized. I have coupons lying everywhere in my home right now.

  48. I always try to get what’s on sale if I don’t have a coupon for it. I buy whatever is cheaper.

  52. Keep a price book of the best prices for items that you usually purchase. Then, when they are on sale stock up!

  53. I search online manufacture sites, coupon sites, for specific items that I plan to buy. I love being able to use two coupons for B1G1 items to really save money. Also, I am learning to cook from the pantry more and try to plan my meals around items that need to be used before they expire.

  54. Pick up multiple papers on Sunday. Multiple coupons inserts = More Savings opportunities!

  57. Just sent you a tweet….hope I did it right.
    Send me one back so I know for sure…..THANKS!!

  62. My tip is to get to know the butcher or head of the meat department at the store where you shop. They will let you know when various items will be on sale so you can stock up.

  63. Grocery Tip:
    Keep all your circular coupon ads in a folder – write on the cover (of ads) with a dark pen or sharpie the exact date it came out of the paper. A lot of coupon sites will make reference to what date you can find the coupon out of. Love this and has helped me earn FREE or next to nothing items over and over.

  65. I ask my mother and sister to save their coupons for me so I have multiple copies.

  67. I stock up when I find a great sale that I also have coupons for on non perishable things. I had 3 months of diapers in my closet once because I got such a good deal on them. :)

  71. Just shop the sales and match your coupons to them and really save especilly at stores like Kroger. I have noticed that they are really aware of what coupons are released and tend to keep items that have a coupon where people can see them.

  74. One thing I always do is write out my scenarios at home when going to Walgreens to get the best deal. I’ve started splitting my transactions up to get the better deal.

  78. My best tip is to watch the Mom blogs, they always offer you the best deals asap and give you matchup’s w/coupons, etc. So save several of them to your fav’s on the computer and check daily. :)

  80. I would love this book. I enjoyed her last book.

    My tip is Don’t give up! Everyone falls off the wagon and buys somthing without their coupons. Don’t beat yourself up. Get back on. We all have our own level of couponing that we can achieve either due to time or location etc.
    .-= stacey carter´s last blog ..With All My Heart Thank You Card =-.

  86. Diffinitely leave the kids at home! I always leave irritated because I has distracted with them and forgot a coupon or something.

  87. Shopping Tip: Leave the kids at home if you can! I try to shop early in the morning – when the produce is fresh and the store is empty. Then I have time to think and take my time!

  94. My grocery saving tip is whenever you go to the store whatever you save in that trip put away in a savings/Christmas/vacation account. For example if you saved $50 on one grocery shopping trip put that $50 away in savings. :) I currently have a Christmas and vacation account so whatever I save, I split between the two accounts and I’m doing VERY well.

  95. Hi I am already subscribed via email. Please enter me into the giveaway The Coupon Mom’s Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half. thanks.

  97. my tip -make it the children’s job to collect all the coupons they can find. My 4-year-old loves to do this.

  101. I would love to get my hands on this book, Im a newbie as far as using coupons..Im sure this book would be a great help

  105. Tip- paperclip the coupons you are going to use to the list of each store. That way there are ready to be used! Pull/clip as you find the deals.

  115. My favorite tip is to save the high value coupons until the local store does their super double coupons

  122. Grocery Tip: Don’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. It really does make you buy more than you intend to get in the first place. Also, always follow the sale ads, use coupons and make a list

  128. My tip is to bring snacks for the kiddos so that you can do your shopping without the constant requests and you can take the time to compare prices!

  132. Don’t buy something just because you have a coupon. Only buy what you use or eat……..and of course the old one…..never shop hungry :)

  139. always go with the list and bring as many coupons as you can to cut your grocery bill in half ( i haven’t mastered that yet) that goes with your grocery sales ad..make planning ahead.

  141. Look for sales at grocery stores like Kroger. You can sometimes get ridiculous deals when you use your coupon, they double it and the item is already clearanced out. I always check the toiletry aisle for clearanced items. Thanks for the giveaway!
    .-= Tara´s last blog ..Finally a giveaway! =-.

  152. My tip is to stack store coupons with manufacturer coupons for extra savings, especially if the item is also on sale!

  154. Tip: I like to put all my produce into a shopping basket in my shopping cart. It takes up half the cart, so I have less room for all those impulse purchases!

    Already, facebook fan, twitter follower, and RSS feed member :)

  156. I have you on my blog roll. That’s how I knew you were doing this awesome giveaway.
    .-= Julie H´s last blog ..Grocery Deals 3/10-3/16 =-.

  162. My tip is Don’t do all your shopping at one store. You can save the lots of money by comparing ads.

  165. we save a lot by using competitor coupons such as 5 off 50 purchase to the store we like that accepts them!

  173. Biggest grocery saving tip is stock up! When I find a really good deal I stock up because you never know when it will go on sale like that again. And it comes in handy when moneys tight for the week for groceries.

    **Bargain Briana here – you are a winner of this giveaway!

  174. If I need bananas for muffins I go to the clearance fruit rack at my store and buy them their- they need to be brown and mushy anyhow! I would love to get my hands on this book- I am just starting out with couponing- two weeks now. I am doing ok but never thought it would take up so much time. I think I need to get more organized and this book would help. Thanks for the great giveaway and I am enjoying your blog!

  180. My tip is don’t be brand loyal- buy what’s on sale and use a coupon for the best price!
    .-= My Deal´s last blog ..Mambo sprouts contest =-.

  183. I always check the organic meat section on Monday mornings – that’s when the meats are discounted for quick sale at my store.

  187. Know your stores coupon rules…especially on doubling! These vary greatly from store to store!
    .-= Charity´s last blog ..KSDK Salute =-.

  190. I follow you on twitter and I just Re-tweeted this giveaway.
    Oops, I am your fan on facebook!

  191. always use coupons…and buy things on sale! check the flyers and see if your store matches prices!

  193. Be watchful, follow facebook’s and twitter’s alert and print coupons ASAP before they disappear!

  194. Use those coupons before they expire :)
    .-= Macey´s last blog ..New Moon Movie coupons, Princess and the Frog plus Ponyo for $27. =-.

  195. Grocery saving tip

    ALWAYS go with a list! ALWAYS get the list out when you enter the store! I even mark items with a circled “C” to remind myself of what coupons I have. If you stay focused on your list, you are less likely to end up with extras in your cart!!!!!

  196. Pay attention to sale ads and don’t be afraid to go to more than one store (if you can!)

  198. My tip is do what you are most comfortable. I was always trying to be the couponer that didn’t fit me. Now I do what fits me and we are saving what we works for us.

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