This easy system for Newspaper coupons uses the following Coupon Code System:

This easy system for Newspaper coupons uses the following Coupon Code System:

S=SmartSource circular; RP=RedPlum, PG=Procter & Gamble, WG=Walgreens store coupon book, TG=Target printable coupons from Target.com, RA=Rite Aid coupons, CO=Costco coupon book, AY=All You magazine found in Walmart stores, WF=Whole Foods coupons in store booklets.  Circulars numbered, such as S1 or R1 indicates that there was more than one circular from the same company that week.

The three steps to Strategic Shopping:

1.  Know how your store's savings programs work, such as sales and promotions, and combine them to save the most. 

2.  Find the best coupons via printable coupons, newspapers, magazines, coupon inserts, coupon clipping services, ebay etc.

3.  Use your coupons by combining them with the lowest sale prices on your favorite items.  In many cases you will be able to get your favorite items free!