....more coupon tips!

Okay Canadian couponers...here's my secrets:

Source of coupons:The key to couponing is obviously having lots of coupons! This is a bit hard on PEI, because of the limited sources. In many larger cities, they have a greater number of flyers and weekend papers that include coupon inserts. I have found several online sources to stock my coupon supply:

www.websaver.ca
www.brandsaver.ca
www.save.ca
www.gocoupons.ca
www.thinkcoupons.ca

www.thinkcoupons.ca is actually more of a database, which links you to printable coupons, and new coupons on the other sites. These sites work by allowing you to select the coupons you would like, then sending them to you within 1-2 weeks.

Other valuable coupon sources are:

*In-store coupons
-keep your eyes open for manufacturers coupons in-store. They often have stacks of coupons next to the products you are buying. The best store that I've found to get these is Shoppers Drug Mart. When you see these coupons...take several!

*Product coupons
-check the products you are buying for coupons on the labeling and packaging...many times you grab a product without a coupon, when right next to it is the exact same product, with the coupon....this is great too, because it's obviously a product that you use already!

*Flyers
-Don't just throw out those flyers! They often have a coupon flyer insert inside!

Flexibility
Another key to couponing is being FLEXIBLE!!! I'm not too brand-loyal, I am okay with buying what is on sale. There are afew products that I prefer one specific brand, but most it doesn't matter too much!
If there is a product you do really like, check there website! Many times they offer coupons, you just have to look for them, or ask...send a quick email to ther customer service....never hurts to ask!
Also, don't wait until you need a product to go buy it. For example, the time to buy toilet paper is not when you put your last roll on the dispenser, it's when it's on sale.

Match the sales!!
-Watch for sales on the items you have coupons for, then purchase on sale, with coupons for awesome savings...sometimes even free!