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Coupon Etiquette Series Introduction: The Unspoken Rules of Couponing

Couponing 101

The TLC show “ Extreme Couponing ” has created an overwhelming interest in couponing and thousands of people are now clipping coupons for the first time ever. On the show we’ve seen everything from shelf-clearing to coupon fraud. Coupon Etiquette Tip #1: Don’t Clear the Shelves.

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A Busy Mom’s Guide to Couponing the Easy Way!

Couponing 101

Couponing is not hard. This post should give you some perspective on how easy couponing and saving money can really be! There’s a trend when introducing couponing to newbies – they all ask, “Isn’t it hard?” ” Easy Couponing. Do you watch at least one hour of television per week?

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Coupon Etiquette Series Tip #3: Don’t Steal Newspapers or Inserts

Couponing 101

I have included this rule in my coupon etiquette series because it is technically an unspoken rule of couponing. Don’t Steal Newspapers or Coupon Inserts. I have seen several versions of coupon theft, including: Only paying for one but taking several newspapers from the self-serve newspaper vending machines.