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March 2005
The Smartest Ways to Save!
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Greetings!
Did you ever stop to think about how coupons are just miniature
promotional opportunities? Coupons extend the consumer a
discount on a particular item for a period of time. Sounds
a lot like a car or appliance sale. However, how many
times have you been inspired to save money when making a large
purchase due to a compelling promotional opportunity that really
lines up with your needs? Maximizing savings using coupons
is the same thing, but on a much smaller scale. The key to
real savings is to find the coupons that match your needs and
reap the combined savings consistently.
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in
this issue...
· Laura Hayes -
The COUPONIZER of the Month
· TIP -
Spring Cleaning
Made Easy
· TOOL -
Budget Living Magazine
· A Note From Amy... |
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TIP - Spring Cleaning Made Easy
By Connie Jennings, Marketing Director |
Finally,
spring is in the air! The grass is greener, birds are singing
and it?s time for spring cleaning! Sometimes the toughest
part of spring cleaning is getting started. So, here are a
few tips to help get you started:
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Make a list of all the chores you plan to tackle.
- Make an inventory of your cleaning products, decide what you
need to complete each chore and only make one trip to the
store.
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When you begin, attack your hardest chores first.
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Always clean top to bottom.
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Take all your cleaning tools from room to room; avoiding
unnecessary trips back and forth.
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Use old socks as mitts for cleaning difficult wood work and
blinds.
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Don?t try to do everything in one day.
*Remember your coupons ? there are lots of them out there for
cleaning solutions, supplies and paper products that will save
you money this time of year!
While cleaning, eliminate clutter by donating
toys and clothing to a shelter in your area. It gives you a
great feeling to give to those less fortunate. These donations
are tax deductible and most shelters will provide you the form
you will need.
Also, cleaning is much more tolerable if you enjoy your
experience. Try these tips to make your cleaning days more
enjoyable.
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Unplug the phone and turn off the TV.
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Turn on your favorite music.
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Open the windows.
- Have a few light, energy-packed snacks so that you can nibble
through the process. *Remember to use coupons for the snacks!
Staying abreast of your cleaning projects can
save you time and money.
Happy Spring and Happy Cleaning!
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TOOL - Budget Living Magazine |
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If you are looking for a new
magazine to enjoy around the pool this summer, check out
Budget
Living. Think of reading a regular home, fashion,
travel, beauty, entertainment magazine but everything featured
in it has a money saving slant to it. In your down time,
why not take in valuable information that will support your
efforts to spend money wisely.
For example, do you know you how much money can be saved by
carpooling, changing your own oil and/or lightening up the junk
in your trunk? The February/March 2005 issue includes an
article titled "10 Tricks That'll Cut Your Car Costs by $1,441."
Also, there are some fabulous recipes that are fast and
economical. These are just a few of the many interesting, informative and
helpful topics reviewed this month.
A subscription costs as little as $14.95 for 6 issues.
SPEND SMART. LIVE RICH!!
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Amy Bergin
Founder,
The Couponizer Company
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A
Note From Amy...
If you are a mother of a preschooler, check out
MOPS.
Their stated mission is this...MOPS International exists
to meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban, and
rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single,
and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all
share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can
be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy to
kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child
relationship and are filled with unique needs.
Their website provides a search tool to find MOPS in your
local area as well as resources, forums, events and
membership information.
I am a mother of 2 preschool age children and am active in a group here in Georgia.
I look forward to
the meetings twice a month since it gives me the
opportunity to connect with other moms. My children look forward
to the meetings as well since the MOPPETS program provides
an incredible curriculum for the kids while the Moms are
in the MOPS meeting. The crafts, music and
programming is creative, inspiring and designed for the
children to have as much fun as Mom.
Happy St. Patrick's Day and Easter! |
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Send us your
COUPONIZER Savings Story...
If
selected, you will receive a $20 Gift Card to TARGET and
become
"The Couponizer of the Month" in 2005.
Order online at
www.thecouponizer.com
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The
COUPONIZER
of the Month
Meet
Laura Hayes
Rochester, New Hampshire
I wanted to tell you how much I
love my new Couponizer. I consider myself somewhat of a coupon
novice, but I am learning quickly, and the Couponizer is a HUGE
help! I feel so organized now. No longer do I annoy my husband in
the market by having to stop in the middle of an aisle to have him
hold my purse while I shuffle repeatedly through a stack of coupons
crying, "Where did it go??? I
KNOW I had one for cat food!"
Now I even have got his interest. The other day I was
looking through a flyer for a store I don't usually shop at. My
husband was walking by, glanced down at it and pointed out that a
certain product I have a dollar off-coupon for was sold for a dollar
less at this other store. "If
you bring the coupon to that store, you'd save two dollars"
he said. I hadn't even noticed that, and was so impressed that he
was getting involved that I almost fell off my chair.
Anyway, a few days ago, I brought the Couponizer shopping with me
for the first time. We were only picking up a few small items that
we needed, but still I was prepared. The grocery total only came to
$26.56, but of that I saved $8.18 with my coupons! That's over 30%!
Two items I even got free. I can't wait to see how much I save when
I do my major grocery shopping. My husband now calls me
"The Couponator".
Thanks so much for a fantastic product. Now I look forward to each
shopping trip big or small, just to see how much I'll save!
CHECK
OUT -
Paperless Internet coupons from Kroger
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