Beginners: How you “DO” Coupons.com like a Pro!
April 2, 2012 by easternshoremom
Filed under Articles, Beginners, coupons
How do you do Coupons.com like a pro?
Coupons.com is a site we talk about A WHOLE LOT on EasternShoreMom.com. However, it can be very complicated to know how I find all these coupons, how to print again, where are the coupons I just printed, etc. Let me help you with a little Coupons.com 101:
Entering a Zip Code
When you are on Coupons.com, the coupons that come up are based on what zip code you enter. You can enter ANY ZIP CODE YOU WANT, there will be no indication on the coupon that it is only valid in the area you selected. What are some HOT zip codes?
- Try selecting “no zip code” (in my experience, this brings up EVERY coupon any of the zip codes bring up)
- 90210
- 30306
- 12345
- You can also go to USPS.com and use their zip code finder to find other zip codes. Usually big city zip codes have better coupon selections.
Printing the Coupons
You want to select “Clip this Coupon” to print. But as you know, you can print (most) coupons twice on Coupons.com! However, when you go back to the page that coupon was on it is no longer there. Where did it go and do I have to scroll through all 18 pages of these coupons to find it?
- Once you have printed a coupon once, when you go back to print again try the last few pages on coupons. Usually when you print a coupon they send it to the last page to hang out, letting you know you have either “reached your print limit” or you are almost there.
When do the Coupons Expire
Once you print a coupon from Coupons.com, the coupon should expire 30 days from the date on print.
When do the Print Limits Reset
So once you have printed a coupon twice, it gives you the “print limit reached” message. But when can you print it again? At the beginning of every month, Coupons.com will reset and allow you to print again. That is, if that coupon is still available. At the beginning of the month Coupons.com also reloads with new coupons and gets rid of some of the old coupons.
- Be sure on the last day of the month to scroll through and print ANY coupon you might want because tomorrow it might not be there anymore. If it is still there, you will be able to print it an additional 2 times, ending up with 4 of the same coupon!
When Should I Check Coupons.com for New Coupons?
Be sure to head over there once a day to check and see if there are new coupons to print! EasternShoreMom.com also puts of Catch of the Day posts to alert you of new coupons, but you never know what you may find! Download the FREE ESM Toolbar for a quick link to Coupons.com to remind you each day to check.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them, you help support this site. Thanks so much!
Beginners: How you “do” Coupons.com like a Pro
February 28, 2012 by easternshoremom
Filed under Articles, Beginners, coupons
How do you do Coupons.com like a pro?
Coupons.com is a site we talk about A WHOLE LOT on EasternShoreMom.com. However, it can be very complicated to know how I find all these coupons, how to print again, where are the coupons I just printed, etc. Let me help you with a little Coupons.com 101:
Entering a Zip Code
When you are on Coupons.com, the coupons that come up are based on what zip code you enter. You can enter ANY ZIP CODE YOU WANT, there will be no indication on the coupon that it is only valid in the area you selected. What are some HOT zip codes?
- Try selecting “no zip code” (in my experience, this brings up EVERY coupon any of the zip codes bring up)
- 90210
- 30306
- 12345
- You can also go to USPS.com and use their zip code finder to find other zip codes. Usually big city zip codes have better coupon selections.
Printing the Coupons
You want to select “Clip this Coupon” to print. But as you know, you can print (most) coupons twice on Coupons.com! However, when you go back to the page that coupon was on it is no longer there. Where did it go and do I have to scroll through all 18 pages of these coupons to find it?
- Once you have printed a coupon once, when you go back to print again try the last few pages on coupons. Usually when you print a coupon they send it to the last page to hang out, letting you know you have either “reached your print limit” or you are almost there.
When do the Coupons Expire
Once you print a coupon from Coupons.com, the coupon should expire 30 days from the date on print.
When do the Print Limits Reset
So once you have printed a coupon twice, it gives you the “print limit reached” message. But when can you print it again? At the beginning of every month, Coupons.com will reset and allow you to print again. That is, if that coupon is still available. At the beginning of the month Coupons.com also reloads with new coupons and gets rid of some of the old coupons.
- Be sure on the last day of the month to scroll through and print ANY coupon you might want because tomorrow it might not be there anymore. If it is still there, you will be able to print it an additional 2 times, ending up with 4 of the same coupon!
When Should I Check Coupons.com for New Coupons?
Be sure to head over there once a day to check and see if there are new coupons to print! EasternShoreMom.com also puts of Catch of the Day posts to alert you of new coupons, but you never know what you may find! Download the FREE ESM Toolbar for a quick link to Coupons.com to remind you each day to check.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them, you help support this site. Thanks so much!
Beginners: How you “do” Coupons.com like a Pro
January 16, 2012 by easternshoremom
Filed under Articles, Beginners, coupons
How do you do Coupons.com like a pro?
Coupons.com is a site we talk about A WHOLE LOT on EasternShoreMom.com. However, it can be very complicated to know how I find all these coupons, how to print again, where are the coupons I just printed, etc. Let me help you with a little Coupons.com 101:
Entering a Zip Code
When you are on Coupons.com, the coupons that come up are based on what zip code you enter. You can enter ANY ZIP CODE YOU WANT, there will be no indication on the coupon that it is only valid in the area you selected. What are some HOT zip codes?
- Try selecting “no zip code” (in my experience, this brings up EVERY coupon any of the zip codes bring up)
- 90210
- 30306
- 12345
- You can also go to USPS.com and use their zip code finder to find other zip codes. Usually big city zip codes have better coupon selections.
Printing the Coupons
You want to select “Clip this Coupon” to print. But as you know, you can print (most) coupons twice on Coupons.com! However, when you go back to the page that coupon was on it is no longer there. Where did it go and do I have to scroll through all 18 pages of these coupons to find it?
- Once you have printed a coupon once, when you go back to print again try the last few pages on coupons. Usually when you print a coupon they send it to the last page to hang out, letting you know you have either “reached your print limit” or you are almost there.
When do the Coupons Expire
Once you print a coupon from Coupons.com, the coupon should expire 30 days from the date on print.
When do the Print Limits Reset
So once you have printed a coupon twice, it gives you the “print limit reached” message. But when can you print it again? At the beginning of every month, Coupons.com will reset and allow you to print again. That is, if that coupon is still available. At the beginning of the month Coupons.com also reloads with new coupons and gets rid of some of the old coupons.
- Be sure on the last day of the month to scroll through and print ANY coupon you might want because tomorrow it might not be there anymore. If it is still there, you will be able to print it an additional 2 times, ending up with 4 of the same coupon!
When Should I Check Coupons.com for New Coupons?
Be sure to head over there once a day to check and see if there are new coupons to print! EasternShoreMom.com also puts of Catch of the Day posts to alert you of new coupons, but you never know what you may find! Download the FREE ESM Toolbar for a quick link to Coupons.com to remind you each day to check.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them, you help support this site. Thanks so much!
Welcome WABB Listeners to ESM!
November 11, 2011 by easternshoremom
Filed under Beginners
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Welcome WABB Listeners to ESM!
November 4, 2011 by easternshoremom
Filed under Beginners
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them, you help support this site. Thanks so much!
Welcome WABB Listeners to ESM!
October 14, 2011 by easternshoremom
Filed under Beginners
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them, you help support this site. Thanks so much!
Money-Saving Grocery Shopping Tips
October 7, 2011 by easternshoremom
Filed under Articles, become an Extreme Couponer, Beginners
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Supermarkets lure us in with coupons and sales, but once we’re inside…POW!…they hit us with the old one-two for a checkout aisle KO. Ultimately, it pays to keep your mental dukes up when you’re in the ring, but first you have to know the rules.
Here are nine tricks supermarkets like to spring on consumers to encourage overspending, along with ways you can overcome them.
1. Something smells really good.
The bombardment starts as soon as the front door swings open. Those mouth-watering smells emanate from the nearby bakery or deli, enticing you to buy the more expensive prepared foods.
The rule, as you’ve often heard, is to never shop on an empty stomach.
2. Distance makes the heart grow fonder.
Ever notice how the things you need most frequently are the furthest away from the door? That’s intentional; supermarkets guide you through aisles of the most attractive foods, hoping you’ll give in to impulse buys.
If you only need one item, it’s actually cheaper in the long run to shop at a small market where you’ll be less tempted to buy unneeded items.
3. End caps aren’t your friend.
End caps are the shelving units at the end of each aisle, where supermarkets place “sale” items that aren’t always that cheap. They’re counting on our preference to avoid heading down an aisle, so we’ll just grab an end-cap item that seems reasonably priced.
Don’t give in; wait until you can comparison shop midst the appropriate aisle.
4. Bend and stretch your way to better prices.
Manufacturers pay big bucks for prime real estate, usually at adult eye level or, in the case of products marketed specifically to children, on the lower shelves. These corporations shell out extra cash because they know we’re more likely to buy something we can see easily.
Before you grab the first item you see, take a moment to scan the entire shelf and make sure you’re truly getting a good deal.
5. Losing with loss leaders.
There’s a reason supermarkets advertise such cheap prices on milk, bread and other basics. These under-priced items are known as loss leaders because the supermarket is willing to take a loss to bait you into the store, where they’ll make up the difference with more purchases.
There’s no reason you shouldn’t take advantage of loss leaders; just don’t let it rule which store you shop and what you buy.
6. BOGO can be a no-go.
Deals that offer “seven for $5.50″ are designed to confuse shoppers who aren’t quick with the mental calculator. The same trick applies to the now popular 10 for $10 game making the supermarket rounds.
Bulk buying can be cost effective, but there are a number of variables to consider. You can fool grocery stores at their own game by checking the unit price for competing products and selecting the one that truly offers the best deal.
7. Expensive eye candy.
Product packaging is usually mind-bogglingly bright, featuring plenty of yellows and reds because these colors attract our eyes. Between this visual whirl and the bright store lights, grocery shopping can lead to migraines.
Buying generic brands is one of many ways to combat escalating food prices. Before grabbing the first item that attracts your eyes, look for less-gaudy house brands and compare unit prices.
8. Super sized can equal undervalue.
Bigger isn’t always better, particularly when a manufacturer increases package size while hitting the contents with a shrink ray. This practice has become particularly popular in recent years since you’re not really expected to check whether a box or can is full.
Give it a shake or visually compare product contents.
9. The checkout stand is a supermarket’s last chance.
The checkout aisle is akin to its own mini mart, featuring all kinds of impulse buys. Supermarkets know we’re a captive audience, so they squeeze in everything and anything that might grab your attention and add to the final bill.
Distract yourself by reviewing your grocery list, a tangible reminder that everything you need is already in your cart.
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Welcome WABB Listeners to ESM!
September 23, 2011 by easternshoremom
Filed under Beginners
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them, you help support this site. Thanks so much!
Welcome WABB Listeners to ESM!
September 16, 2011 by easternshoremom
Filed under Beginners
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them, you help support this site. Thanks so much!
All You Magazine: Just $.83 an issue!
September 13, 2011 by easternshoremom
Filed under Beginners
All You magazine is the TOP magazine for couponers! Not only is it filled to the brim with coupons but it also has really great frugal living articles inside. You can find All You magazine at Walmart for $2.99 an issue OR you can order it here for $25 for 30 issues (just $.83 an issue)!
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Welcome Deal Seekers! I am Aubrey Nix, owner/author of ESM.This site was created and is written just for YOU! From the deals I post, freebies I find, and giveaways here on the site, I focus what YOU want to see. You all are who keep the site alive and make it worth my time publishing ways to save money as a consumer. 
