What I do to save $$

I rarely buy anything that's not on sale or I don't have a coupon for. That goes for restaurant meals, groceries, toiletries, clothes, pet supplies, etc. I comb the newspaper and the internet for coupons Everyday Savings Center at AARP, Couponbug.com, Valpak.com, etc.) and even contact companies whose products I like but can't seem to find coupons for. After contacting the makers of Fresh Express Salads, they sent me 4 coupons to use. Then search through the grocery and drug store circulars to find who has a sale going for that product and you can often get it for less than half price especially if it's on sale for BOGO(Buy One Get One - Free)! The Attractions and Entertainment coupon books often have BOGO items at restaurants as well as other retailers. If you want lunch and are eating alone get one for the next day! My friend and I both have books and we each go through and share the ones that the other would use. I give her all the Great Clips coupons out of my book for her haircuts, she gives me Whole Foods! I take my coupons anywhere that I drive, including vacations. I once left them at the Walmart in Myrtle Beach. I really panicked. However, I called them and they were found and I had them mail the box to me in Greensboro! I sent a small reward. Believe me it was worth it. I also believe in sharing. Often when I'm standing in line to pay for something and I notice someone has something in their cart that I have a coupon for and I'm not going to use it soon, I share it, especially if it's going to expire soon. A friend just turned me onto a new site
RetailMeNot.com that I can't wait to try. Another one I just learned about is Dealoco.com - it's fabulous!!!