I am often asked offline how Jason and I save so much and get so many freebies. I love the thought of sharing it and helping others. So without further hesitation …

• We always check the clearance isle of every store we go into. As an example we recently found a month supply of Pepcid AC 30 pack on clearance  to .99 (regular price is $13.99), then we had a $3.00 off a 30 pack so for this purchase we MADE money!! The retailer does not give cash back but they do apply the credit to anything else you are purchasing.
• I clip Sunday coupons! I know it seems at times like a waste of time to clip and clip for anything from .25 to .75 off any item, but you would be surprised what a impact those small amounts do make on the final totals!
• Fuel Rewards, Fuel rewards, and did I say Fuel Rewards? These are points that you accumulate automatically for using your club card for the shopping you already do. We use our rewards at a local gas station and while it is not a fortune you are saving per gallon it is a couple more miles of driving that you will get out of your car.
• Apps, Apps, Apps!!! We are in a neat time in the digital age in which apps are available for almost anything including grocery shopping! We use a couple different apps, and for the small amount of time they take to enter the info, it all adds up. Many apps have you enter a photo of your shopping receipt and the items you purchased and in return you get the rebates in either paypal or select store gift cards (we like Walmart and Starbucks).
• Look around your house and see if there is a printer, appliances or anything you are not using and sell it on Craig’s List! We love to use Craigslist to sell items and we NEVER have people come to our home, we meet them at a designated time at a predetermined location. This is as much for our safety as the people we are meeting.
• If you are unhappy, or happy with a product contact the company. Many times a company will send you higher value coupons then you can find in the papers or online. Companies are in a lot of competition for our dollars and they are eager to make sure you have the best experience possible and will work hard to fix your expectations.
• Stock-up! We are big believers (and in practice) of the stocking up when able. Sometimes the amount of savings you will be getting on the receipt allows for you to put the money in more of your stock up type items (shampoo, conditioner, sugar, flour etc.). When ever we have the chance we stock-up. It is nice to know that if you are stuck at home, or unable to financially then you have the basics covered!
• Ask for a discount, anything is possible. Often times when we eat out at places like Jersey Mike’s (we love their subs and the “giant” sizes are often 2-3 meals for us!). I always ask the person ringing up our purchase if there are any discount or coupons they can give. 9 times out of 10, they are able to give you something off. It never hurts to ask, the worst they can say is no, and the best, a discount on your purchase.