are all great ideas! i love coupons, i can’t live without them, but there have been times when my kids or i have been sick and i don’t always get my coupons i need for the month. i think it is so important to know your stores in your area. you can have the same product at 5 stores with 5 different prices….even with a coupon it still might be cheaper at another store. do your research and find out the stores in your area and which stores have the best deals. i try and only shop 2 times a month for my family of 5, but i go to 