When people think about grocery coupons, they usually think about the coupon inserts in the Sunday paper. What many people don’t realize is that there are a wide variety of places where you can find coupons beyond your newspaper. Here are a few places where you may be able to score coupons that you may or may not have thought about before:
Social Media
If you’re on any social media account, you’ve probably seen ads that say something like, “like us on Facebook and receive a $1.00 off coupon”. Since social media is such a large part of our culture, many businesses try to raise awareness for their store or product by advertising coupons. Most of the time, the only thing you need to do to receive this coupon is to follow the company’s page, retweet something, or like them on facebook.
On the Back of Labels
Before you throw that jar of pasta sauce or empty soup can in the trash, make sure you check the label. Some products hide coupons behind the label of the product. If you use that product enough, it’s worth checking labels to see if you can score another coupon.
Product Packaging
Additionally, many companies also stick coupons on product packaging. These coupons are usually called “peelies” because they’re adhesive coupons that you can pull off the box or jar. Unlike coupons on the back of labels, they’re found in plain sight on the top of a lid or the front of a box.
Manufacturer’s Websites
Do you eat a lot of frozen pizzas? Or maybe you’re constantly buying the same brand of pasta every time you go the grocery store. Maybe you have a favorite ice cream brand that you always want to keep in stock. If there’s a specific product you enjoy, consider checking out the manufacturer’s website to see if you can find any coupons. Sometimes their website will post coupons or will offer you the chance to sign up for a newsletter that offers coupons.
Store Coupons
Have you ever walked into your normal grocery store, pet store, or clothing store and completely ignored the weekly or monthly flyer placed near the door? Picking up that flyer will alert you to any sales, but there’s a good chance that you’ll also find some store coupons hidden inside. A lot of stores have weekly store coupons that you can usually use in addition to manufacturer’s coupons. Some stores vary on the type of coupons they offer, but it’s always worth it to check the store’s flyer or website to see what they may be offering.
Hang Tags
How many times have you just turn off the tag hanging around the bottle of your shampoo or salad dressing? Instead of just tearing off the tag and tossing it in the trash, you should check to see if there’s a coupon printed on it. It’s become more common to offer coupons on hang tags since that tends to encourage customers to actually buy that product.
Receipts
Are you someone who just tosses your receipt to the bottom of the bag without checking it after you’ve paid? Or maybe you just throw it away as soon as you see a trash can. Some stores tend to print coupons on the bottom or the back of the receipt. Keeping your receipt is good not only so you can keep track of your finances and know how much you’ve spent on groceries, but because you don’t want to chance to throw away coupons that may be printed on it.
Phone Apps
We live in an age where everyone seems to be connected to the internet or their smartphones. Smartphones are wonderful things, so it makes sense that there are plenty of apps out there designed to help people find the best coupon deals. For instance, a quick search on Google for “coupon phone apps” comes up with a list of different apps that will help you locate a variety of product coupons in your area. Some apps are designed for specific stores and some are more general.
Coupon Websites
Coupon websites are also a popular way to find coupons. You can search for coupons related to specific stores or products. Some of these sites require you to download a coupon printing app to your computer, however. While it might be time-consuming to trek through these sites to see what’s being offered, it might be worth it if you can save some money in the long run.
Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
Most people go to gas stores or convenience stores for quick purchases, such as filling up their gas tank or grabbing a gallon of milk or loaf of bread. However, many gas stations or convenience stores offer tear pad coupons for specific products. The tear pad coupons might be for random products, but it won’t hurt to see what type of coupons they may be offering.
