Some people are crazy about coupons. I don’t use them a lot. Most coupons are for brand name products whichI don’t use often. My cleaners are from a local company (biodegradable), I use washable cotton menstrual pads, most of my foods are “no-name” and/or bought at a loss leader price.  Do I want to save 25 cents on a brand name can of tomatoes? Or do I want to buy the generic brand for 50 cents less without a coupon? You do the math  

I do purchase brand name toothpaste and mouthwash but other than that, I am not very brand loyal and buy whatever is inexpensive, good, and on sale. 

I do keep a stash of coupons in my wallet of products I do use and when these particular products go on sale, then I use the coupon. If it doesn’t go on sale, I don’t generally use it.  Most coupons last a least a few months so it’s worthwhile holding on to them for when you see the item on sale.

I do believe that unless you are very brand loyal (most frugal people on tight budgets are not), then clip away! Otherwise, keep coupon usage to a minimum as you may very well end up spending more rather than saving more.

Here are some places to get coupons:

Canada:

www.save.ca

www.gocoupons.ca

www.flyerland.ca

http://www.grocerysavings.ca/couponsPromotions.asp

USA:

www.redplum.com

www.mysavings.com

www.coupons.com