Coupons: Where to Get Them

There are several ways to get coupons. I usually get 1-2 newspapers a week and no I do not have a subscription because I can get them for free with rewards! For instance, tomorrow I will be getting 3 papers because I have CVS ECB's along with a coupon to put to use - also, tomorrow is the beginning of a new month and there will be 3 coupon inserts which means lots of savings. My Deal: Buy 3 - Richmond Times Dispatch ($2 each) Total = $6 Use 25% off coupon*** Use $4 ECB (earned from previous post) Pay only $0.50 for all 3 papers (***Note: Be...

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Couponing: My Shopping Trip

CVS 3/31/12 Today is the last day of this week's sales, so I decided to go ahead and take advantage of the Ragu and Skippy sale even though I have plenty of Ragu in my stockpile but I could use some peanut butter to go with all that jelly I got from Target a couple of weeks back. First, you'll want to go to here: Unilever Coupons to print $7 in Unilever coupons which includes coupons for Skippy, Mayo, Ragu, Dove products, and more – Be...

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Couponing: Where I Got Started

New Year's Resolution Save Money!!! Today I realized that I have never followed thru on a New Years' Resolution until this year :( This year I vowed to save more money and I most certainly have! I've been so happy with the results that it makes up for all my previously failed resolutions :)  My very first coupon mission....  (Sidenote: I also resolved to lose a few pounds and let's just say I'm still working on that lol) "Everything...

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Couponing: Getting Started

In order to be successful and minimize frustrations that may go along with the art of couponing, you must first be properly prepared. Here are a list of items that you will need to get started: A computer with internet connection – if you are reading this then you are on your way :) A pair of scissors A 3 ring binder of your choosing A set of baseball card holders A coupon wallet A printer WITH INK! :) A pack of printer paper A...

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Spring Cleaning: How to Get Cash for Things in Your Closet

It's that time of year again...Spring!  For a lot of us that means it's time for a good, thorough spring cleaning session - but don't just toss out those things you don't need or use anymore! There are a few ways you can get cash for these items easily. Here's how: Consignment Shops: My rule of thumb is if I haven't worn something during any of the four seasons of the year then I don't need it! Go thru your closet and see what all you could stand to get rid of that may just be taking up space. Places like Plato's Closet will gladly pay...

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Welcome, Appreciation, and Dedication

Welcome to Fun, Fab, & Frugal! I was inspired to create a blog to share my coupon adventures, as I like to call them, and inspire and help others learn to coupon too. Couponing has changed my whole lifestyle and I am grateful to those who I have learned from in the same way I hope to teach others. Many thanks to my favorite sites as follows: www.hip2save.com www.southernsavers.com www.livingrichwithcoupons.com www.simplycvsshopping.com www.iheartcvs.com www.totallytarget.com www.youngandfrugalinvirginia.blogspot.com The ladies who run these...

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