If you’re like me, you’ve heard it all before:
Coupons don’t work…
Coupons take too much time…
Although I have always been good at saving money, I thought coupons were a time-waster. That was a year ago.
Now, I know that coupons do work! In fact, they get me hundreds of dollars in free items every month!
Today, I am almost never pay for toiletries, makeup, some medicines, household items, non-perishables and other essentials sold at your favorite drugstores and supermarkets…And there are thousands of individuals like me everywhere.
This could be you…
Do you want to learn this not-so-secret trick to getting hundreds of dollars in free items every month? I learned from the best, and now I want to teach you.
Join the ten step couponing e-class at Saving Money Plan today! One assignment per week and you’ll be a couponing super-star. 
The next class starts Monday January 11.
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- Print Coupons!
- Read the Coupon Class Introduction.
Now, let’s talk about couponing.
The Introduction:
What is the purpose of the 10-step Couponing Course?
The premise of a coupon is simple. You get a coupon, you use it to save money. However, many people believe you can’t really save much money with coupons. These naysayers, you see, simply don’t know how to use them correctly. It’s time that you start reaping the rewards that thousands of thousands of Americans are enjoying – free toiletries and household items.
What you need if you want to participate:
1. You need to want to do this.
To me, this is fun. It’s also one of the best kept secrets about saving tons of money every month to free up your budget for fresh food items and other things on your list. I love getting tons of makeup, toiletries, face washes, razors, toilet paper, candy, non-perishable food and regular household products free. Now that I hardly ever pay for anything at CVS or Walgreens, it’s almost painful to watch all those people shelling out 20 bucks for shampoo. But heck, this whole couponing thing might sound like the most boring thing on the planet. If that’s you – don’t do it!
2. You need these items:
- - A box or drawer you will devote to this project
- A marker or pen
- A Sunday newspaper every Sunday - - A place to Print Coupons (optional)
3. You need to commit to doing these 2 things every week if you want to see success:
- Come to this blog at least once a week to read what your directions are for what you need to do this week to get your free items.
- Go to Walgreens or CVS or Rite Aid (or all of them!) that week following the directions.
So – do you want to jump on board!
The next class begins Monday January 11 – so look in your inbox that day for your first issue of the How to Coupon Class!
- Browse the full list of past sessions for each How to Coupon class here.
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yes i would love to get into this i am already a coupon cutter and would love to make extra money
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hello,
I have just started cutting coupons to see if I could save some money, and so far I have save alot and think I am hooked.
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Yes – it’s quite addictive;)
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I love the Cvs bucks I got $20 in EBC I used mine then my husbands….Love it!
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really cant wait to do this class. i have been couponing for 3 weeks but i really need more help on how it all works.
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I’m a long time coupon clipper & do save quite a bit. BUT I have not mastered the Walgreens’/CVS thing & can’t wait to do so. I feel like a dummy but I just haven’t got it right yet. I’m hoping that this course will make me a master at it! Thanks!
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I hope so too! Make sure to ask any and all questions you have any time!
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My Big Sister (im 27) is a long time Walgreens and CVS’er. I told her about this course and she thought it was a great idea! some how she hasn’t bought anything like soap shampoo body wash and TONS of other houshold items in over 2 years. she has so much she has a whole closet devoted to the purchases. if we run out of something and its in between pay day, late at night or anytime we cant get to the store, i call big sis. she has it. i bet if yall got toether you guys could teach us some amazing things. most of the time she hasnt paid for but 1/8th of the bill. i dont know how she did it~
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that’s awesome Elizabeth! Ask her to send in a picture of her “stockpile” – her closet! Those pictures can be so cool!
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For some reason I cannot gain access to week 2 of the couponing course. Even though I am signed up. help. Can someone send me the link to get in. If you could copy and paste it in a e-mail to me I would appreciate that. Any other way it won’t let me in.
Thanks
Chris
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Hi Susie – there is some crazy computer bug! Can you open this: http://www.choystercash.com/week-2-free-couponing-class-831/
Do you see the full post??
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Week 2: Coupon Class (8/31 Edition)
by Claire on August 31, 2009[edit]
So we’re now in week 2 of the ten week couponing course. This week you’ll be getting nearly $50 in FREE items at Walgreens – so make sure to take part! Want to learn more about this course? For a review of week 1, go here. If you haven’t yet joined, insert your email below! The couponing class is delivered every Monday to your inbox.
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Week 2 Assignment
Walgreens uses a system called Register Rewards. Register Rewards print out when you make your purchases and the cashier gives them with you when he or she gives you your receipt. You can use them on your next purchase. If you use a register reward to buy something, you do NOT get change back.
At Walgreens this week you can get the following things FREE (and a couple for only $1 dollar!):
1.Colgate 360 ActiFlex Toothbrush $2.99
Get $2.99 Register Rewards
Final price FREE after Register Rewards
2.Rembrandt Toothpaste $5
Get $5 Register Rewards
Final price FREE after Register Rewards
3.Carefree Ultra Protection Panti-liners $1.99
Get $1.99 Register Rewards
(to MAKE money on this deal, you can also use this printable $1 coupon here)
Final price as low as FREE plus $1 back after coupon and Register Rewards
4.Men’s Zone 6 Blade Razor System $3.99
Get $3.99 Register Rewards
Final price FREE after Register Rewards
5.Theraflu Cold, Cough or Sinus Relief $4.99
Get $3 Register Rewards
Use $2 coupon here
Final price FREE after coupon and Register Rewards
6.Reach Dental Care Total Care Toothbrush or Total Care Floss $2.99
Get $2 Register Rewards
Final price = $1 after Register Rewards
7.Breathe Right Nasal Strips 10 ct $4.99
Get $4 Register Rewards
(to MAKE money on this, use this printable $2 coupon here )
Final price FREE after coupon and Register Rewards
8.FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Meter $19.99 (if you don’t want to get this for free (you will pay taxes) for yourself or to donate to someone who neds it, then don’t bother picking this up!)
Use $19.99 Mail in Rebate on Box
Final price FREE after Mail in Rebate
Steps on How to Get the Items:
1. At home, print out all the printable coupons you need.
2. At the store, make your purchases and hand the cashier your printable coupons. If you buy all these items, you will spend out about $42 after the printable coupons you give the cashie plus taxes. If you do not buy the Glucose machine, it will be about $22 plus taxes.
3. The cashier will ring you up and will give you $23 in Register Rewards.
4. Go home and send in the mail-in rebate for the Blood Glucose Meter to get that free also!
Any questions? Write me at choystercash(at)gmail(dot)com.
Did it work for you this week? Did it not work for you? Let me know! I’d love to post your stories and pictures with a link back to your blog!
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I sent to your email christine;)
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This is a great idea, thank you!
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Ok, I don’t get it. I must have just missed the class. When is the next course?
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Got it now. It looks like a bunch of products that i have never and will never buy. bummer.
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wow im so excited cant wait to start
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I want to participate again, i didn’t do it the last time, do i have to re-sign up?
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Claire Reply:
December 29th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
No Delores – Do you get the newsletter already? We’ll be starting Monday January 11;)
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yes i get the newsletter,well then i’ll here from you Monday
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Can you please sign me up for the class? I know I am one day short, but I just found out about it.
Thank you very much.
REnee
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Sign me up! (one day late)
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I just signed up. Had no idea this site was even out here. Unfortunately I missed the first session. When will a new class be forming? I can’t wait to take this e course. I am already a coupon user but want to learn so much more.
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I also just found out about this site today and signed up. Is there any way to get a copy of the class from 1/11/10 sent to my e-mail? I absolutely love using coupons!
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Claire Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Hi Christina – Did you sign up? If so you should have received 2 welcome emails with the introduction in it. Here is the introduction in blog form: http://savingmoneyplan.com/introduction-10-step-couponing-course/
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I signed up for the class yesterday (or at least I thought I did) but I didn’t receive any emails yesterday. Is there any way to make sure I am signed up?
Thanks!
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Claire Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Hi Heidi – You should have received 2 welcome emails. Did you not receive any??
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I just discovered the couponing course and signed up this evening, (1/14). I received two e-mails, which included the introduction. Could you tell me how I can get a copy of the 1st Lesson which I have already missed by 3 days? Thanks so much! I am so excited to actually start couponing!!!
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I didn’t receive any emails. My email address is millerfordfamily at verizon dot net.
Thanks!
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Hi…Thanks for offering this course. I am really hoping to learn to save money for my family. I am late finding this site and signing up for the course. Will I still be able to receive the week 1 portion? Thanks again!!
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Thanks starting alittle late – excited for more tips.
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i sined up via my yahoo
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I am already signed up – could you put the coupons with the actual purchases?
Are these clases combined into your feed? Then I am signed up. I’ve been couponing for 3 months and it’s so much fun – thanks for helping us!!!
Sandy
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