What Coupons Mean to Me
We all know coupons save us money, but what else do they do?
For me coupons are so much more….yes they do save my family money, but that’s not the only thing they do. Coupons allow me to do things I normally would not be able to do. If you have been couponing awhile now you know how in depth couponing can get! Its almost like a science…lol. My favorite part of coupons is being able to share everything about them with all of you! I can share the best stores to use each coupon at, which coupons are the best, how to maximize savings using rewards programs, and more!
Over the weekend I was able to surprise one of my local readers whom I’ve never met before with toys for her kids. With the help of my sister in law we were able to bless someone going through a rough time, and during the holidays nonetheless. If I did not coupon like I do I would not be able to do things like this. I wish I could help the world, but one family at a time will have to do for now.
What do you think about coupons? What do they do for you?
I am a shopoholic, I have a problem. Lol
Couponing allows me to buy and buy without emptying my bank account.
I love bragging about my hauls and organizing my growing stockpile.
I am a sahm too so I feel like i’m contributing, cause you never know what the future holds. and it amazes my boyfriend how much I save. (he brags about me at work, which boosts my ego) Lol
I like knowing that I dont HAVE to buy certain items for a year. But if a good deal comes along I CANT pass it up. Lol
I am a stay at home mom also, and it is great to be able to help out with saving your family money 🙂
enjoy learning about coupons. sometimes I don’t get the abbreviated terms/ lingo. Occasionally could you print what some of these are?
Here is a list for you of the most common coupon lingo 🙂
CPN = Coupon
P&G = Procter & Gamble Sunday insert
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource
V = Valassis
BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
BOGO50 = Buy one item get one item at 50% off
Blinkies = Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
RR = Register Rewards offered from Walgreens (cpns/money to use next time)
Ups = Up Rewards offered by Rite Aid (cpns/money to use next time)
Cat = Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
CRT = Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
ECBs = ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system (cpns/money to use next time)
FAR = Free after rebate
IP = Internet printable coupon
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail-in rebate
OYNO = On your next order
OOP = Out of pocket
Peelie = Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
NLA = No Longer Available
SCR = Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
UPC = Universal Product Code, bar code on a product
WT = Wine tag, no alcohol purchase necessary to use these coupons
WYB = When you buy
YMMV = You mileage (or manager) may vary, some stores may allow you to do a deal, some may not.
PM = Private Message
UFT = Up for Trade
ISO = In Search Of