Couponing Basics

Here are some sites you should check out:

For Coupons:

Here you can enter in a product name and search for printable (or non printable) coupons. It's a database for all available coupons. So if you *think* you have a coupon for a product but can't remember, you can check there.
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/coupon.php

I also google (actually I use www.swagbucks.com because I earn $5 amazon gift cards for searching, and it's run by google) for coupons on products or discount codes for online purchases.

Here are the main printable coupon sites you should check. They change often so keep checking:

www.coupons.com
www.redplum.com
www.smartsource.com

Here is a great site for freebies and coupons:

www.freestufftimes.com (thanks SARA!!!)

If you make online purchases you should use these sites to order through. They give you a percentage of your purchase back:
www.ebates.com
www.cashbaq.com

Here is a great site in general. She also has a CVS 101 page and a basics to couponing page:

www.thethriftymama.com
http://www.thethriftymama.com/2008/08/cvs-101.html
http://www.thethriftymama.com/2008/09/coupon-basics-for-newbies.html

I do love the Hot Coupon World (www.hotcouponworld.com) Shaws forum. I get ideas from other peoples posts there and it makes my shopping trips a lot better! This way I have a plan when I go in. I also find some people find hidden deals and post them there. It's a great place to get info!

I'll post a few more helpful posts over the next few days to get everyone caught up :)