Are you shocked at food prices these days? It seems as if everything costs more at the checkout and food is one of the main offenders. Escape the high prices by learning some couponing and shopping tricks from the pros. And no, you don’t have to be an Extreme Couponer to experience less sticker shock.
Classes and know-how abound for this sport, ever-increasing in popularity thanks to the recession and rising prices. Many bloggers specialize in coupons and savings, and some of them even teach classes in person or have video how-to series for beginners. Heather and Brooke, co-writers for the blog Hip To Clip Coupons teach classes in Haymarket, with the next one happening on August 25-th. For $25, you’ll learn the basics and learn to save at least 50% of your grocery bill - really! For more information, visit their class website here.
If you’re not able to visit a class in-person, many sites have the information online. For example, Southern Savers, a major savings blog, has a large how-to section that breaks down the vital information into simple steps. For more, information and daily savings, visit the site here.
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