Coupon Myth #8: It's overwhelming...I don't know where to start.

I understand that when you start this process of couponing it can be overwhelming.  There is so much information out there.....Where do you start?

Many people who start learning how to coupon, become overwhelmed and quit.  If you are one of those people, I would strongly encourage you to jump back in!  Don't miss out on some great savings for you and your family!

One of the problems with this thought of couponing being overwhelming is that it gives you the wrong attitude.  If you have the attitude that you will make this work to cut your budget, you will!  If you think it's too difficult, you'll miss out!

Understand, you don't have to figure it all out right away!  Don't try!  Start small, but start!  Make small steps...any savings is savings....celebrate even $5 in savings!

Here are some baby steps to work through as you start...

• Pick one grocery store and learn their coupon policies/sales well.
• Set a small goal of 3 deals per week.
• Get your newspaper subscription....maybe even 2!
• Select a frugal blog and sign up for their free e-mail newsletter.  It doesn't have to be mine.  Just pick one and use it to help do a lot of the work for you.
• Get familiar with a few online coupon providers.
• Get familiar with store websites that provide coupons. (i.e. Meijer/Target)
• Look online for manufacturer websites and sign up for their e-mail lists.
• Begin creating your stockpile.
• Watch your grocery budget decrease!

I am not suggesting doing all of these steps at once.  That would be overwhelming.  :)  Just take them one at a time.  When you get one figured out, start on another one.  Each step will help you towards saving more money.

I hope I've motivated you to keep going.  Again, every little bit you save is still savings!  If you stop, that goes away.  Trust me, when you start to figure it out for your budget, you will have fun!  Keep it up and as always, if you have any questions, please contact me.  Happy Saving!

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