Will Someone Help Me Understand how those Coupon Queens get their grocery bill to that Extreme Low Amount?

i also work in retail where coupons can be used. so some of the ways they can get there purchases for less than nothing are...... if the items they are purchasing are already on sale and they use the manufacters coupons, one per purchase of course, and if the store they're shopping at doubles the coupon thats even more off. where i work there is a chance for 3 coupons to be used on one item. if the item has in-store coupons they can use those and the manufacture coupons. many of those ppl arent picky about the stuff they buy, they just buy whatever is on sale and what they have coupons for. Me im not like that, i like what i like and i dont buy stuff simply because there is a coupon for it, so when i get the coupons out of the newspaper the majority of them i dont use cuz it's not on stuff i buy.

Research is involved... Time is required to locate the coupons (in newspapers, online, by sharing or trading either in person or in online communities). Review store flyers and match up the sales, too. Users have to be flexible about brands and sizes -- and buy the brand that is on sale/couponed instead of what may be a more preferred brand. (Ritz instead of Townhouse, Apple Jacks instead of Froot Loops). When they do the coupon challenges, the shoppers ONLY buy what they have coupons for, and not their entire grocery list. For example, fresh produce is rarely couponed, yet most people buy fruit or vegetables most weeks. They might also buy several units of something that is 'really' on sale -- I've gotten things free or actually got money back on occasion if I had a good coupon and the item was on sale. It's rare, tho! Depending on how much time you are willing to spend searching for coupons, matching them up to the store ads, etc. you CAN save a lot of money. If you have the space to stock up on items (paper towels, deodorant, laundry detergent) and a freezer/ pantry, you can stretch the savings over a longer time.

go to http://grocerygame.com they look at the ads in your area and they can see what is on sale at different stores. It costs like $10, I think for a 4 week trial period. You can print off coupons and use them, if the store allows. It is pretty good. I use it. I save quite a bit......the only thing is that you have to clip the coupons out of your local paper too. Good Luck

http://www.thestreet.com/s/10-secrets-of-coupon-queens/funds/saving-money/10382315.html Good story on how they do it!

Its hard work, a lot of internet time!

Start early. Start clipping coupons at the first of the month and then at the end do your grocery shopping when the good sales at grocery stores you will save trust me.

I think you have to alter your menu to work with the coupons. I have a hard time with coupons because I have certain items that I use that don't offer coupons very often.