Couponing 101 Part 1

In response to some great e-mails that we’ve received from some of our readers, we are starting a Couponing 101 post series. You will be able to reference back to these posts in the Couponing 101 in the Information Center.

So, starting from the most basic, I’d like to share with you the real reason why I do what I do every day…the reason why we started this website and the reason why I choose to live the frugal lifestyle!

The Bible talks a lot about money and how we are to view and use it. Here are some of my favorites:

Matthew 6:31-32 Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat’ or ‘What will we drink ‘ or ‘What will we wear for clothing ‘ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Philippians 4:11-13 For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult and I know how to live when things are prosperous. In general and in particular I have learned the secret of eating well or going hungry of facing either plenty of poverty. I am ready for anything through the strength of the One who lives within me.

Proverbs 27:12 A sensible man watches for problems ahead and prepares to meet them. The simpleton never looks, and suffers the consequences.

Proverbs 24:3-4 Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms shall be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

Hebrews 13:5 Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have.

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything; you may have an abundance for every good deed

Here are some of the subjects we are going to be covering as a part of Couponing 101:

• Examples of What Couponing Can Do for Your Family
• Life of a Coupon
• Coupon Types and Sources
• Coupon Organization
• Speaking the Couponing Language
• Thinking Like a Couponer
• How to Save on Your Bills

After we complete Couponing 101 we will start Couponing 201 in which we will review how to coupon at specific stores (Walgreens, Rite Aid, Grocery Stores).


If there is anything else you would like for us to cover in this series please post a comment to let us know!