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Coupons: How to Organize Them and Where to Get Them

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After we did our piece on saving money at the grocery store, Breezy Mama heard that, Yes!, you know that you need to clip coupons, but the thought of doing it, and knowing where to look for them, was too overwhelming to actually do it. So, we’re here to help! Wanting to make your life easier, Breezy Mama turned to Teri Storelli , founder of the Discount Dame, who teaches you step-by-step on how to get the process started. Take a deep breath, read, and then get out those scissors!

Many of our readers are overwhelmed by the thought of clipping coupons. If you can recommend one place for them to turn to for coupons, where would it be?

Coupons.com is one of the most popular online coupon sites and for good reason.  They offer a wide variety of coupons for products you buy every day.  But if you really want to save big your going to need [Read more…] about Coupons: How to Organize Them and Where to Get Them

Grocery Shopping–How to Make the Most Out of Your Money

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I am a coupon clipper. I shop at my town’s junkiest grocery store because it offers double coupons. My husband reads the grocery circular in the Sunday paper to know what that week’s deals are for the things we eat. But, we can all benefit from some insider tips on the best way to spend on food–after all, it probably racks up more of our family’s budget than anything else. So when Breezy Mama reader April was looking for help on how to maximize her family’s grocery budget, we turned to consumer and money-saving expert, Andrea Woroch for help.

What is the appropriate amount per month to spend for a family of four without being wasteful?

I can’t really answer this as it depends on how many family members are being fed and the age of each child. For instance, two teenage boys will consumer a lot more meat than a toddler. For large families and growing boys, I recommend shopping warehouse stores where you can buy in bulk for cheap and avoid multiple trips to the store. Otherwise, you should be able to save at your local supermarket by using these smart shopping tips.

What are cost savings ideas? Example: Eating leftovers for next day’s lunch.

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