Create a New Lifestyle
Now that you have learned how to coupon shop, you should always keep that same mindset with you with all future purchases! You should apply this strategy to your whole lifestyle! Why pay full price for meat and produce when you can price-match at other stores for the best deal? Why pay full price for winter coats when you can find them on clearance during off-seasons? You love saving money, so save with everything you can! Here are a few tips to save:
- Shop at garage sales! You might find a great deal!
- Refill your ink cartridges at drug stores. You can also receive points or discounts for recycled cartridges at office supply stores.
- Price-match your meat and produce at Walmart.
- Buy clothing, toys, and school supplies on clearance.
- Use Netflix or Hulu Plus instead of costly cable plans.
- Negotiate your insurance, internet, etc. bills each year.
- Plan your weekly meals according to sales and grocery cycles.
- Make a list of the lowest product prices and shop accordingly.
- Live greener – turn off more lights, unplug appliances, do less laundry, re-use plastic bags, fix/refurbish things, and recycle!
- Pay it forward – if you aren’t going to use something in your stockpile or it is about to expire, donate it! Someone else will appreciate it.
