Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Coupons Can Save You Big!
"Supermarket owners know that 98 percent of coupons are thrown away," Peterson said . "Most people can't be bothered going through the papers, looking for the store's sales and clipping coupons. They think it will take too much time and it will be too much trouble. That's why the markets call people like Peterson 'ultimate internet deal finders. Who look over the net and the papers to give tips like this.
Peterson's Coupon Tricks
Instead of clipping and filing coupons immediately, Peterson writes the date on the packet of coupons that come with her internet and Sunday paper and sets them aside.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Cutting Your Cable, Internet or Phone Bill
Rising competition has meant that packages for phone, internet and cable are cheaper than ever. Additionally, these companies have spent so much money to acquire new customers that they will go to great lengths to keep you. If your plan is over six months old, chances are you are overpaying. Call your phone, cable or internet company and tell them that a competitor has offered you a better deal to switch over and you are thinking taking the offer unless they can match it. A good rule of thumb is to shoot for 20-30% below what you are paying currently and to name the competitor i.e. Comcast, RCN. If they won’t budge, ask to speak with the cancellation department and tell them you want to cancel your service. These folks are empowered to make a last ditch effort to keep you. As an example, when I recently switch to Verzion’s new FOIS service, the retention department at comcast called me and offered a package that was 50% of what I was currently paying. Go all the way with the bluff, you can always pick a cancellation date a few weeks out and then call and change your mind. They will be more than happy to keep you as a customer.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Should I Craigs List?
I think that the kind of person who is most likely to have success on Craigslist a) owns a pickup truck or other large vehicle (for large purchases) b) is strong and has access to extra help (again, for large purchases) c) lives in a small city, d) has lots of free time to stay on top of ads and pick up merchandise, and e) is not picky.
I've gone to look at a couch I saw on Craigslist before and found it to be a real waste of time. The couch looked much nicer in the photo than it did in real life so I wasted about an hour driving back and forth to go look at it.
You can check swfloridarewards.com for coupons at your favorate restaurants and businesses to find what you are looking for.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Create Your Own Coupon Book!
Here is an 8 step process for creating your own coupon book:
1. Make a list of things you know your friend or relative could use a hand with. Things like "pick up dry cleaning", "walk the dog", "take the kids to soccer practice" etc.
2. Also consider more unusual and fun things in SW Florida like "take you shopping", "take you out to lunch".
3. Type them all into your favorite word processing program, with spacing so that you will have 4 to 6 catigories.
4. Visit cityrewardsnetwork.com or swfloridarewards.comn and select your coupons. Be creative!
5. Type "COUPON BOOK" in bold letters on the cover page.
6. Print out your coupons on fancy paper, and print the cover on heavier paper if you have it. Or
7. Take the pages to a copy shop and have them copied onto bright-colored paper.
8. Staple the coupons into a booklet.
Your friend or relative will remember your thoughtfulness every time they use one of their one of a kind coupons.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Restaurant Coupon Tips
Use 'Buy One Dinner, Get One Free' coupons. See the swfloridarewards.com to find these online. Sometimes the Entertainment coupon book also has lots of these, as well as many other types of discounts:
Don't be afraid to take your leftovers home with you! For many people, dinner portions are more like two meals. Why not eat them both, separately?
Fast food can be a real deal, but don't make it the mainstay of your diet. Your health is your wealth.
Use coupons, but use them wisely. Ask yourself these questions:
* If the product is more expensive than your usual brand, will the coupon still
save you money?
* If you have to buy several of an item to use the coupon, will you be able to use it all before it goes bad?
* Will you have to drive out of your way to take advantage of the offer?
* If so, will you save more than you spend on gas?
* Do any of the supermarkets near you have a day when coupons are worth even more?
Online coupon sites make finding coupons easier. Check swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com often. Some others require registration. Read their privacy policies carefully before entering your personal information:
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Manufacturers' Coupons
Coupons are easy to use, but store them so you can find them quickly. Set up a file by putting coupons into groups such as cereals, pizzas, cake mixes, paper goods, pet food or anything you buy often. A shoe box with envelopes, marked on the outside with the type of coupon, works well. Or down load them from the Internet from sites like swfloridarewards.com or cityrewardsnetwork.com.
Once you have put the coupons in order, you can quickly pull out those you need. Use them when you are making your shopping list, or if you find a sale in the store. Before going to the store, write your shopping list down on the back of an envelope. Place a mark beside the items you will be buying with a coupon. Put the coupons inside the envelope. If you shop at more than one store, make a list on an envelope for each store, and add the coupons you want to use at that store. By doing this you will avoid mistakes and save time.
Some people who use coupons think they save money, but may spend more than non-coupon users because coupons are usually for brand name, higher priced items. To avoid that trap, use coupons to buy only items you use often, things you would like to try, and when the item is already on sale.
Even if you have a coupon, be sure to look at other prices. Some items cost you more, even with a coupon, than the brand with the store's name on it, or something you can find in the generic aisle.
Many stores will have coupons that you can use only at that store. Often you can use a regular coupon with this in-store coupon for extra savings. For example, the store has a 40 cents-off in-store coupon on an item. You have a 50 cents-off coupon for the same item. Used together, you will save a total of 90 cents off the item.
To get the most from your coupons, try the following ideas:
* Watch the weekly store ads. Buy the item you want when it is on sale, and use a coupon for extra savings.
* Take advantage of "double coupons," but be sure you know your prices. Often stores with double coupons charge more for things.
* Shop at stores that will take manufacturers' coupons and the in-store coupon for the same product.
* Pay attention to refund offers. Often a product is on sale at a special price to promote a refund offer. Use a manufacturer's coupon when you shop, and you will save three ways. Be sure to keep the sales receipt, the refund offer form, and the "proof of purchase" together. Often there will be offers on the package itself.
* Take your coupon box with you to the grocery store each time you shop. Things may be on sale that are not on your list, but are good buys.
* Clip every coupon you can find and get involved in a coupon exchange. Some stores have bins of unwanted coupons. You can find coupons for items you often use and share those you will not be using.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Consumer Price Index
Final treatment for Consumer Price Index (CPI) Coupon Linked Instruments effective with the 3Q04 capital classification.
The rule currently lacks the ability to accommodate floating-rate instruments that reset in response to changes in the consumer price index (CPI) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. GSE issuance of CPI-linked instruments is tied to swap market transactions intended to create desired synthetic debt structure and terms. In such cases, the true economic position nets to the payment terms of the related derivative contract. Accordingly, in order to accommodate and address the existence of CPI-linked instruments in GSE portfolios, OFHEO directs that the net synthetic position be evaluated in the RBC stress test model. That is, for CPI-linked instruments tied to swap transactions that are formally linked in a hedge accounting relationship, the GSE should substitute the CPI-linked instrument's coupon payment terms with those of the related swap contract.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Internet Coupons
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Coupon Advertising
A close cousin of the coupon is the gift certificate, and you should always have them available for shoppers who are unsure of what to purchase. When customers buy gift certificates rather than products, you're able to keep more inventory in stock during busy periods. Be sure to put an end date on your gift certificates and include disclaimers, such as "This gift certificate cannot be used to pay on account," "...cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer" or "...cannot be redeemed for cash."
Here are a few additional tips when it comes to using coupons to advertise your business:
* Be sure and put an end date (a date when they're no longer valid) on all your coupons. If you don't, you'll have to honor them for as long as you run your business.
* Be careful about your offer. A coupon offering something for free will get the people in, but they may not return. Lots of businesses find that when people come in to redeem a freebie, they don't even focus on what you have to offer and you lose the ability to sell them something else. Better to offer something free with an additional purchase or give a 50 percent discount on the purchase of one item.
* Include your coupons on your website and keep that page up to date.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Printable Coupons Online
Under the partnership, the Dining giant will pair its service with SW Florida Rewards local merchants, allowing people surfing the Web for a local merchant to also get a discount coupon displayed on It's business listing pages.
These coupons can be printed directly from a computer and redeemed at a store or restaurant location or local business.
Here’s an example of how the service works: consumers can go to swfloridarewards.com page, type into the search box “pizza restaurants and it will take the searcher to a page listing all of the pizza restaurants near them. Those that have a Cityrewardsnetwork.com.” Consumers can print out the coupons and redeem them at the local business.
cityrewardsnetwork database of more than 20,000 coupons from any of the cityrewardsnetwork merchants that participate in cityrewardsnetwork.com will be able to be printed directly from the internet, according to Mr. Smith. New coupons from cityrewardsnetwork.com merchants are added on a nightly basis to ensure the most recent offers are available. Neighborhood merchants include pizzerias, auto shops, dry cleaners, handymen and other small businesses and companies. There are roughly between 12,000 and 13,000 merchants on city rewards network.
“The benefit for the merchant is increased distribution,” he said adding, “We are enabling our swfloridarewards.com merchants to get exposure for their coupons on a major coupon search engine.”
In addition, businesses can easily add or update their local business listings on cityrewardsnetwork.com. Once coupon information is entered, the coupon is displayed within hours. Businesses do not need a Web site to participate.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
RX Coupons
The fact is that if you aren’t getting some type of discount on your current medication, you are likely throwing money away. While there are many ways to reduce the cost of prescriptions, one of the newest is leveraging the fierce competition among pharmacies these days by being aware of all the pharmacy rewards that exist. Here are just a few:
First and foremost, combine store pharmacy offers with any available manufacturers offers to receive the greatest returns. Check cityrewardsnetwork.com
Don’t assume you cannot use prescription coupons with co-payments or insurance plans. Frequently you can. The major exception is when your medications are completely covered by Medicare (some breathing medications, diabetic supplies, etc.); you cannot receive financial gains on federally funded prescriptions. Your pharmacist knows the requirements and is generally very supportive in sorting out any confusion.
Many pharmacies and stores honor competitors coupons. This includes pharmacy coupons. If your store circular provides a prescription coupon, but your local store does not have a pharmacy, other pharmacies in your area often will.
Some offers are valid only on “new” prescriptions. A “new” prescription is any doctor’s written prescription, however, even if you are already on the medication. If a pharmacy coupon or offer is available, consider asking your doctor for a new written prescription rather than a refill. Manufacturer offers for free trials, samples, or other “first prescription” coupons and vouchers can usually be applied to any “new” filled prescription.
As with all the money you are able to realize by taking these tips into account, be sure to place any money saved into an investment account and not merely leave it in your regular banking account. With just a few minutes work, you should be able to shave double digit percentage savings off what you are currently paying for your prescription medication and may be able to cut their costs by more than half with some dedicated work. I always check my local rewards network to see if there is anything I can use swfloridarewards.com.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Local City Coupon Sites
I prefer to type in my city to find a money saving coupon site.
For example, I type in the search Naples Coupons and I ran across a site that I can just print the coupons off, no membership or anything, It's FREE!
I found several restaurants, pizza places and many services that I will use on this site. All I have to do is print the coupon onto a piece of paper and take it in to the establishment. Easy as that!
Ready for the site...It's http://www.cityrewardsnetwork.com - well, that is The USA'S hottest site for me.
I hope you can find your own local top sites for your community as well.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Gas Coupons
Much like gas stations sometimes have discount days, some stations offer coupons to attract new customers. These coupons are usually not national campaigns, but local gas station owners trying to increase business. They are most likely to be found in local newspapers, in your mailbox or sometimes on flyers that are distributed. There can be real savings gems found in these coupons sometimes, so it’s always worth the time to keep your eyes open for them.
**You still need to compare prices. If the coupon is for a gas station that has prices that are regularly higher than other gas stations in your area, even with the coupon you might not be saving money.
**Be sure to read any restrictions that the coupon comes with. Some coupons limit the number of gallon of gas that the discount coupon can be used for.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Coupon Business online
cityrewardsnetwork.com is ideally suited to a LARGE DIRECTORY WEBSITE with MULTIPLE SUBSCRIBERS offering a range of coupon specials, particularly as each subscriber (and the directory owner) can receive definitive feed-back from potential customers viewing the directory.
- Directory subscribers can enter a password to view their potential customer details (eg, customer name, address, phone and email address) together with details of the specific discount or special sales offer.
- The directory owner can initiate a variety of coupon pages to a multitude of subscribers (each with multiple branches / outlets) and each coupon or group of coupons may have specific terms and conditions custom made as required.
- Various live real time reports are available to the master password holder (the directory owner)and each subscriber office or group of offices/outlets for follow up, tracking and accounting analysis.
- For an example of LARGE DIRECTORY WEBSITE using www.swfloridarewards.com see www.cityrewardsnetwork.com
www.swfloridamediagroup.com support team can help the SMALL WEBSITE owner to design the coupons and install the program online. As soon as the coupon is completed an email is automatically forwarded to the business owner and a real time online report to the owner lists details of the customer and associated coupon or special offer recorded.
cityrewardsnetwork.com sites are useful to programmers of LARGER WEBSITES with a business operations database attached ... primarily as an inexpensive add-on ... provided specifications are compatible.
swfloridarewards.com web application generates the coupon automatically and stores the visitor / customer details on a database from which several management reports are generated.
The coupon or special offer can be for a product or service; such as, a 10% discount or a set price reduction for a particular product or service. Programmed with a HTML interface that can be can be altered to suit your particular web-based system.
Friday, July 20, 2007
What about discount coupons?
Discount coupons require the purchase of several grocery items to save a dollar amount. For example, a discount coupon may require the purchase of crackers, milk, and cheese for save $2.
A discount coupon should be used strategically. To use a discount coupon, you want to be sure that the items you are buying are worth using that discount coupon. If discount coupons are used at the wrong time, discount grocery coupons can become a trap.
To use discount grocery coupons effectively, make sure the discount coupons will be used with items that are on sale. Discount coupons can be worthwhile when used along with sale items. Sometimes, discount coupons are for items that are not on sale. Those discount coupons are not usually the best deal. We use our databases to wait for the best time to use discount coupons. We will let you know when to use discount coupons.
Occasionally, you'll find discount coupons in your Sunday paper. But there are not a lot of discount coupons. And that's OK, because the combinations required to use discount coupons are not always the best deals. Again, we will let you know when to use a discount coupon.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Online Coupons
Over 3,000 manufacturers offer nearly 330 billion coupons every year -- worth about $280 billion. ... and consumers redeem about 8 billion of those coupons -- about $4.7 billion worth.
Want to find valuable, easy-to-use online coupons? Want more value than you can get from the old-fashioned coupon clipping? The goal is to help you find and use good coupons.
* If you DO already use coupons, swfloridarewards.com can help you improve your savings and simplify the process.
* If you DON'T use coupons, you may find that cityrewardsnetwork.com makes it practical enough for you to start.
Use Our Online Coupons to Select Good Coupon Sites
This site sorts out the main types of coupons available on the internet today. It then lists the main type of coupon.
* Understand the types of coupons and coupon sites available
* Compare the top coupon sites at-a-glance
* Select coupons you want to use, and quickly load them.
As you'll see, very few sites are the actual original sources for product coupons, since they usually originate from the store or restaurant. For store coupons, there are many more original sources. That's because each merchant may offer its own coupons, and there are millions of merchants. Merchants may offer them directly to you, and/or they may pass them on to their marketing affiliates, who help bring customers to their stores.
The vast majority of these sites are "referrers". They refer you to either a coupon provider or a merchant. Many of these referrers offer a valuable service: they keep track of current coupons, post them, and organize them for you. Many of these affiliate (referrer) sites have very similar selections, since they're tracking many of the same merchants -- the merchants who offer well-know affiliate programs. So, picking a good site can mean finding one who has the best assortment from the merchants that you like, and who keeps their offers up-to-date.
So keep checking www.Swfloridarewards.com and www.cityrewardsnetwork.com
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Best SW Florida Dining
The participating restaurants offer dining discounts to encourage you to visit their establishment and become a regular customer.
Enjoy dining at your favorite Italian, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, Vietnamese, Cuban, Pizza restaurants, as well as many family and American restaurants around the country at a great discount.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Coupon temptations
The trick with coupons is figuring out which ones to clip and use and which ones to throw away. Retailers know they can push their products by offering a coupon, and if you only save by spending money, the upshot is that you're spending, not saving. So the trick is to make sure you're spending wisely and spending for what you really need at the time you need it.
Of course, coupons can be a great deal like on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com. When you find a coupon for 50 cents off the toothpaste you always buy and you take it to a supermarket that offers double discounts on every coupon, you know you're getting a good deal. But it only makes sense to use coupons when you're buying something you'd normally use.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Coupons Tips for Florida
There are times when dining out can be cheaper than eating at home. Keep your eyes peeled for lunch and early bird specials.
Use 'Buy One Dinner, Get One Free' coupons. See the swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork to find these online.
Fast food can be a real deal, but don't make it the mainstay of your diet. Your health is your wealth.
Use coupons, but use them wisely. Ask yourself these questions:
* If the product is more expensive than your usual brand, will the coupon still save you money?
* If you have to buy several of an item to use the coupon, will you be able to use it all before it goes bad?
* Will you have to drive out of your way to take advantage of the offer?
* If so, will you save more than you spend on gas?
* Do any of the supermarkets near you have a day when coupons are worth even more?
Online coupon sites make finding coupons easier. Some require registration. Read their privacy policies carefully before entering your personal information:
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Coupon Q&A SW Florida
Q:) Have you ever considered creating a category just for coupons or deals?
A:) Our Deals section is where most coupons live on Bestcitydining.com - we've had that area for a long time, almost the entire history of swfloridarewards.com. It goes fairly unnoticed by many newer readers but it's a very high traffic for users seeking restaurant deals.
We're always looking at new ways to direct traffic to the best places...the point at which user interest in coupons gets strong enough to warrant creating a new topic around it, we'd definitely consider that
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Printable coupons for local businesses
Whether you own a day spa, hardware store, or dry cleaner, there's a good chance that customers in your neighborhood are looking for you on Google. Now you can take advantage of this opportunity by reaching new customers and retaining existing business, at LOW cost to you.
Through printable coupons on swfloridarewards.com, you can offer customers discounts or promotions at the moment they're looking for you. Customers can print out the coupons they find on your business listing page and redeem them at your physical store location.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
City Rewards Network
Cityrewardsnetwork.com
This is probably the biggest coupon site, at least in terms of traffic. Since they offer an affiliate program, many smaller sites direct you to swfloridarewards.com for coupons.
Once inside swfloridarewards.com, you'll find a selection of coupons. For example, in May 2007 they provided a total of 48 coupons for our sw Florida, all for "Restaurants".
cityrewardsnetwork is actually more than a printable coupon site. They are a hybrid. There are links to other "savings", though these are nothing special. You can probably can not get these deals yourself.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The Top Coupon Site
1. ... find the top coupons sites and be ready to search each one instantly. The top coupon sites are all set up for you to search.
2. ... find out which site(s) have that special coupon you're looking for, especially if it's a little hard to find.
3. ... find out which site(s) have the most/best coupons for a particular class.
cityrewardsnetwork.com and swfloridarewards.com lets you pick several of the top coupon sites, enter keyword(s), and search them all at once. Then you can quickly and easily view the results, and focus in on the site or city(s) you want to explore further.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
International reply coupons
UPU member postal services are obliged to exchange an IRC for postage, but are not obliged to sell them. I checked swfloridarewards.com for the coupons I do not think they have them yet.
The purpose of the IRC is to be able to send someone in another country a letter, along with the cost of postage for them to reply. If the addressee is within the same country, there is no need for an IRC because a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) will suffice; but if the addressee is in another country an IRC removes the necessity of acquiring foreign postage or sending appropriate currency.
Monday, June 18, 2007
swfloridarewards.com Hope coupons!
Use your coupons from swfloridarewards, Every week there are appropriate items for charity that are coupons. find out what the charitys are each week. If your store isn't listed on the site, you can call them and tell them about the program on swfloridarewards.com Hope list coupons!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Sell your coupons online
Years ago, finding coupons involved the time-consuming job of searching through newspaper advertisement sections for deals and discounts. You'd search for the coupons you needed and clip them out with a pair of scissors. Coupon clipping was tedious work back then and remembering to take clipped coupons along on shopping excursions was difficult for many people. Still, paper coupons provided good savings and many people used them.
Today, more and more individuals are turning to online coupons for saving money. Instead of fooling around with newsprint and scissors, they are using computers to find coupons and coupon codes. The Internet offers a wealth of coupons, and savvy users can save a bundle using them. Best of all, there is no clipping or storing involved and you can search for online coupons and codes anytime you need them.
Wondering how to find new coupons? It is surprisingly easy. First, think about the online stores and websites you frequent on a regular basis. Most of them probably offer some type of online coupons. Each time you are considering a purchase, check the online store or websites you normally patronize for coupon deals. You will likely find at least a few coupons this way.
Next, check out sites that offer online coupons and coupon codes. Such sites are often a bargain lovers dream, featuring discount codes and coupons for everything from baby powder and diapers to clothing and fine jewelry. In fact, there are so many available coupon deals that you are actually doing yourself a disservice by paying full price for just about anything.
Online coupon sites are set up in a variety of ways. Some compile coupons under specific headings. For example, some online coupon sites list coupons for DVD players under the heading of electronics and magazine coupons under the book and magazine heading. Some online coupon sites place discount deals in easy to use databases, while others use links to advertise coupon deals.
Many online coupon websites list coupons according to brand or manufacturer names, while others supply a daily listing of the best coupon deals. Let your personal shopping style directly influence your online coupon search. If you're a person who likes to dig and search for deals, you might like one of the coupon sites that throws hundreds of coupons together and lets you search for deals. However, if you prefer to have your deals and discounts provided for you, with little searching required, you might prefer one of the websites that sorts online coupons and coupon codes for you by category, brand, or manufacturer. You may also find it useful to peruse a few different coupon sites and bookmark those you like best for regular use.
You can find online coupon sites that feature coupons for hundreds of products or sites that feature only a specific type of product. For example, you can find coupon sites for electronics only or sites that have coupons and codes for electronics in addition to just about anything else you can imagine. Some coupon sites allow you to select the types of coupons you wish to view, enabling you to target your coupon search and avoid viewing online coupons in which you have absolutely no interest. There are even some websites that offer automatic e-mail notification of new coupons from particular stores or in certain categories. Automatic e-mail notification makes finding and using online coupons practically effortless.
Many people think online coupon sites are limited to coupons, deals, and discounts made only for the Internet. This is a misconception, as many sites feature coupons for use both on and off the Internet. For example, you may find a Gap coupon that can be used online, as well as in your local Gap store. By contrast, most print coupons cannot be used online. Online coupons can be easily printed for use in brick and mortar stores.
In addition to online coupons, many coupon sites feature product reviews. These reviews are typically provided by average consumers and can give you valuable insight into items you may wish to buy. This is especially true of items like electronics, which are manufactured by many different companies. Product reviews can assist you in choosing such items wisely.
Do yourself a favor and forget about clipping coupons. Wash the newsprint off your hands and toss your scissors in a drawer. All you need to find great coupons and online coupon sites like swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com and your computer and access to the Internet. Saving money has never been easier.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Coupon Comments!
Years ago, I clipped coupons. I'd gleefully stuff them into my coupon envelope, thinking how much money I'd save next time I went to the store. But what I discovered is that 99.9% of the coupons stayed in that envelope. Why? Because a) the products that were being promoted were not ones I usually buy or even wanted to buy (i.e. they were unhealthy, didn't taste good, etc.); or b) the savings were illusory (i.e. I was getting 20% of a product that had been marked up 20%).
Since then, I've put more effort into just finding stores that carry the lowest prices on things I actually want. Because when you think about it, why would a store or manufacturer keep issuing coupons week in and week out if the practice didn't ultimately INCREASE their profits?
Comment Two
Coupons have the magic power of making me spend more money than I otherwise would. If I receive a coupon that gives me say 20% off all of my purchases at a particular store, then I immediately head over there and buy something(s)More than I expected. My point being that if the coupon had never showed up, I would never have gone into that store and spent money. Instead of saving me 20%, it's costing me the price of the items less 20%.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
What you need to coupon
Alway check swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com. You will need a place to store your coupons. Small coupon wallets are often sold in grocery stores, or you can use a shoebox with envelopes (my method). I organize the coupons by aisle (dairy, pet, etc.) placing the ones I plan to use on this visit at the front of each section. The rest are grouped by product within each section.Tip always check the Naples,Fort Myers and Port Charlotte restaurant coupons they are sometimes the best savings.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Cut back your spending Florida With Coupons
Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Cape Coral,Fort Myers,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,North Port,Venice,Englewood.
Cutting down on what you have:
☻Cancel TV service or downgrade to a plan that saves at least $30 a month
☻Cut out buying one soda or coffee a day – make or bring your own
☻Downgrade/Cancel cell phone or landline service
☻Cut out one or two meals eating out
☻Lower your utility use (use cold water more, lower thermostat in the winter, raise it in the summer, etc)
☻Cut back on a bad habit – reduce smoking by ½ packs, buy fewer drinks when going out, cut the lottery buys down
☻Trade down in car or home and bank the difference you’ve made
☻Figure out what you pay for gas each month, drive one day less a week and at the end of the month bank the difference
Adding to what you already do:
☻Round up in your checkbook to the next dollar amount – bank the extra money at the end of the month
☻Use coupons and consider them money – every coupon used (or doubled) means you put that amount away
☻Don’t spend rebate checks, cash back refunds, etc
☻Found money in washer/street gets saved
☻Borrow from the library when the urge to buy comes up – put that money away
☻Bring lunch to work- calculate what you normally spend on lunch and save that amount
☻Buy generic and save the difference – keep a pen and paper with you to figure the savings
☻Check around to make sure you are getting the best deal for insurance – the difference goes into savings
☻Call credit card companies to get a lower interest rate – calculate the saving for the lower interest rate based on what you owe, divide by 12 and put that amount away each month
☻Write checks for over the amount instead of paying bank fees
☻Rent a movie instead of going to the theater and put the difference into savings
☻Stop off at the thrift store to find what you need before spending money at the department store
☻Sit down and do a budget- find out how much is going out from what is coming in and pay yourself that amount each month
Make money to put away:
☻Sell items in your house
☻Sell items from other people’s homes (meaning: sell for family/friends, from yard sales)
☻Pick up trash, fix it up and sell it
☻Bank your raise- right there can be the whole year’s worth of savings (~360$)
☻Bank your refund check from the IRS- Since you already are living on less
☻Offer to do odd jobs for neighbors/friends that you already do for yourself
☻Sell textbooks back – even if they aren’t yours
☻Sell an old cell phone
☻Sell your expertise in tutoring, shopping for others or giving instructions on hobbies
Monday, June 11, 2007
Advertising You Restaurant Florida
Advertising is extremely expensive. Despite adequate funding, even large national companies often find it difficult to develop successful advertising campaigns. And, with an increasing number of companies advertising through every imaginable communication avenue, it is becoming increasingly hard to attract the attention of consumers. We have found that working with swfloridarewards,com and cityrewardsnetwork.com has had the best response.
However, there are internet approaches to promotion. They generally require less money to implement and are often more effective. You don’t have to distribute coupons in print advertising or in big direct mail campaigns. You can hand them out on the street corner, at trade shows, or just about anyplace else. You can send a few to your best customers, or you can include “next purchase” coupons in customer orders. Or add links from your website to swfloridarewards.com.
Coupons can be “quick and dirty” to design and print because their selling point is price, not image. To assure your chances of getting an additional sale or establishing an ongoing relationship with your customers, make your coupon offer exceedingly generous. Always ask you SW Florida Media Group sales rep for a list of best offers. Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Venice Florida.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Coupons and Discounts
Fort Myers Beach coupons and discounts Most vacationers are looking for restaurant coupons to save money when dining on their next Fort Myers Beach vacation.
There are many individual Fort Myers Beach coupons available for this area's local restaurants.
Restaurant Coupons
Fort Myers Beach coupons directly from the restaurants websites. You may also visit each restaurant's page on this site where there are courtesy links to their website, which may contain coupons as well.
For saving money at restaurants and other businesses, did you know that there is a Fort Myers Beach VIP Discount Card that will save you and your family a LOT of money when dining out, and you can use it over and over again?
We're locals, and we have one.
The VIP discount card not only saves you money at restaurants, you can also use it to save money on shows, nightclubs, golf courses and more.
We highly recommend this discount card as much more convenient and useful than gathering up hundreds of coupons for different establishments.
We believe it's definitely worth it, and will save you a great deal of money on your next trip to the area.
Friday, June 8, 2007
Carpet Cleaning coupons
You may have seen an ad in a local paper or received a coupon for carpet cleaning with several offers. These may read "One room-$4.95" or "5 Rooms for $24.95". Many of our current customers have tried these so called 'deals' in the past before turning to us for service.
The question you are probably asking is "How do they do it?". Equipment is expensive, soap and cleaners are expensive, employees aren't free, so just how can a company clean your home for less than what it costs to rent a machine from your local hardware store?
The truth is 'bait and switch'. These coupons are meant to reel you in, get you to call and then slowly find out the truth about hidden charges. You may pay extra for travel charges, two man crews, preconditioning, scotchgard, sanitizing etc.
While scotchgard is a great idea to protect your carpet keep in mind that these companies need to sell this to you and in some cases may require it because they need to charge you what the really need to make, not what the coupon says.
Upon arrival a carpet technician may explain to you that your carpet is much dirtier than expected and preconditioning is a must. Measure your home and you will find out that the same 5 rooms of cleaning now costs $160, not $24.95. That may not even account for the travel charges and 'sanitizing' or whatever extra charges they may try to tack on. Closets, hallways, entry ways, all of these will probably be considered rooms so make that clear too.
And don't forget about stairs. This is usually left out of an ad as some companies may charge you 3 or 4 dollars for each stair to make up the difference for that coupon.
Once they are in your home you will feel pressured and possibly too embarassed to say no. Ultimately what you will find out what we already know, you cannot clean a whole home properly for $50 and remain in business.
Finally, The equipment and materials used in cleaning your carpet are crucial for good results. A high quality soap can make the difference not only when cleaning your carpet but it staying clean. Cheap soap is sticky and your carpets will resoil quickly. Good equipment and a good technician make a big difference as well. At the end of the day you will realize that instead of saving $50 you just threw $100 out the window.
If you are currently holding a coupon in your hand we ask that you chesk cityrewardsnetwork.com.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Why Coupons
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Offering SW Florida Coupons
Consumers - Save money with free coupons you print from your own computer. Find savings from dining to oil changes in our Local Coupon program. swfloridarewards.com provides all your savings needs.
We developed this site for both consumers and business owners to benefit. All business owners realize that they must be on the Internet in some capacity. We make it easy for all businesses to market themselves through their own coupon. Our goal is not only to make the Internet a more appealing destination for consumers to shop but also an easier place for businesses to advertise.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Naples/Fort Myers Save Money
Don't be afraid to take your leftovers home with you! For many people, dinner portions are more like two meals. Why not eat them both, separately?Fast food can be a real deal, but don't make it the mainstay of your diet. Your health is your wealth.Use coupons, but use them wisely. Ask yourself these questions.If the product is more expensive than your usual brand, will the coupon still save you money? If you have to buy several of an item to use the coupon, will you be able to use it all before it goes bad? Will you have to drive out of your way to take advantage of the offer? If so, will you save more than you spend on gas? Do any of the supermarkets near you have a day when coupons are worth even more? Online coupon sites make finding coupons easier. Some require registration. Read their privacy policies carefully before entering your personal information Keep an eye on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com we have found they have the best local restaurant and service coupons on the web. There is no sign up!
Monday, June 4, 2007
When not to use coupons! Florida
Know when NOT to use coupons. When is a coupon not a good deal? Knowing this can be as helpful to you as the coupon itself. In most cases, the generic version of what you're buying is cheaper than the more expensive counterpart even WITH a coupon. You may be asking yourself, "So why even bother? Why not just purchase generics?" You will need to become coupon-savvy in order to recognize when coupons are a good deal and when they're not. Coupons work best when they're combined with another deal or are doubled. Carry a small calculator in your purse to help you calculate the price per unit when you're shopping.always check swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com daily for new online coupons.
Organize! Make coupons easy to file and easy to use. I used to have my coupons clumped together in an envelope in my purse. I could never find the coupons I needed, and I ended up throwing out expired coupons I could have used. I use a large plastic index-card box for my coupons now. I have it divided by categories such as: canned goods, baby products, cereal, baking, dairy, etc. After serious couponing for a few months, you will discover which categories work the best for you.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Use Coupons Florida
A coupon is a certificate with a stated value if it is used when purchasing a specific product or service. The consumer presents the coupon to the restaurant or retailer selling the product at the time of purchase. The restaurant will reduce the cost of the dinner by the specified amount on the coupon.
Coupons are issued by businesses to give consumers immediate discounts on the purchase of the specified items, which may be virtually any product found in retail stores.
Most coupons are distributed to consumers in internet on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com.
How can I use coupons?
It’s easy to use coupons. Simply print them off of the internet or other source, and present them to the cashier when you purchase the product specified on the coupon.
You will get an immediate savings in the amount of the value printed on the coupon. The restaurant of the dinner absorbs this cost. So go out to eat Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Venice.
Persons purchasing coupons have often been associated with organized criminal activities. They often purchase the coupons as one aspect of a scheme to defraud the coupon issuers/manufacturers, usually by seeking to redeem coupons without purchasing any products. Individuals selling coupons to such crime rings have been charged with and convicted of criminal violations.
Can I buy coupons?
No, there are good reasons not to purchase coupons. You can get them for free on line at swfloridarewards.com or cityrewardsnetwork.com. In addition to being in violation of the manufacturers’ policies, it simply does not make sense to pay for something that is given away for free.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
On the coupon Hunt SW Florida
Personally I never purchase anything online unless I can find a coupon code or rebate offer for that particular product or service. There are lot's of cities in sw florida you can get coupons for like Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs,Estero, Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,Venice, Marco Island, North Port, Fort Myers Beach. I have purchased consumer goods, clothing, gifts, musical equipment and even services online and all of them were purchased with a coupon. In fact there are so many coupons and rebate offers available these days that it would be hard to find any product categories that don't have savings available. It's not hard to find your favorite coupon, just try one of the many coupons and discount websites swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com and you should hunt down that discount within a short time.
My friends often call me up or send email to ask where they can find a coupon code for a new TV or toy for their kids. Just tell me the details and requirements and I'm usually too happy to let them know how to save. I think it's a mild addiction for me as I wake up in the morning and the first thing I do is have a look to see what the latest coupons are today for my favorite shops on swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com.
Coupon code and rebates are the best thing of shopping online and it gets more exciting everyday.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
North Port Online Coupon Service!
North Port now has a premier new down loadable coupon site Navigate your way through our interactive website swfloridarewards.com. We can help you enjoy savings on your next trip or entertainment venue. Whether you are searching for discounts and savings for Worldwide or local attractions, be sure to stop by this website to check for any possible coupons that may be out there!
Each week, your internet team at cityrewardsnetwork.com will bring fresh new content and excellent deals for the budget conscious.
We are the premier coupon provider for online customers. By offering FREE printable money saving coupons and discount offers, NO SUBSCRIPTION NECESSARY! Featuring hundreds of coupons for goods and services including discount theme park tickets, restaurants, hotels, spas, vacation home rentals, dinner shows, auto and specialty shops, just for kids, home services, cruises, shopping, Florida attractions, North Port Real Estate, travel discounts and business services, and plenty more!
Monday, May 28, 2007
Coupon users SW Florida
Use swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com Naples,Fort Myers,Cape Coral,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte. Before we go further, we need to talk about something. You don't like using coupons. Maybe you even hate using coupons. Unless you are part of the 15 percent of shoppers who use coupons religiously, you likely have a logical reason for not shopping with coupons.
I've used coupons for over a decade, and for the past five years I've spoken to thousands of people about using coupons to save money and donate food to charity. I have learned what people don't like about coupons, and in some cases, I agree with their objections. Invariably shoppers across the country object to the same challenges and share common misconceptions about coupons.
When checking out at the grocery store, other shoppers frequently look at me incredulously and ask, "You really like coupons, don't you?" I like to reply, "Well actually, I really like my money. Using coupons is one way to have more of it."
In 2004 shoppers saved almost $3 billion with grocery coupons, a substantial sum. However, the number that gets my attention is the $315-billion worth of grocery coupons that were thrown away. In spite of massive advertising and promotion by the grocery and coupon industries, fewer than 2 percent of coupons are converted into real money. In my opinion, coupon redemption is low because clipping and using coupons is time-consuming for people who are already busy. But we also know that more than 2 percent of people in our country have real financial needs and could benefit from some of that $315 billion being thrown away. So what's the solution?
I believe the answer to helping more people save money is to make it easier for people to use restaurant and grocery coupons. Organizing coupon information and identifying good coupon deals for people is the key. My website has successfully helped thousands of people save millions of dollars since its inception in March 2001. check SWfloridarewards.com
Whether your personal goal is to save $10 or $100 a week on your groceries or on going out to restaurants, you can achieve your objective much easier than you can imagine.
Pazzo Naples FL
We brought a party of six to Pazzo and every person had an amazing meal. We found them on bestswfloridadining.com They happily prepared something off menu for one of the kids. Every single employee we spoke to was friendly and accommodating. The food was out of this world. The chicken saltimbocca melted in our mouths. The veal chop and Italian meatloaf were delicious. The pasta side dishes were flawless. Their desserts also knocked us out. The atmosphere was casually elegant, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Sorry no coupons on swfloridarewards.com. If you go to Naples, do not miss this place! | |
Saturday, May 26, 2007
SW Florida Online!
come from larger households than regular coupon users. These online coupon users spend 30% more on
weekly restaurant and grocery expenditures than regular users. (internet retailer, 2002). Another study by Forrester
Research reported that online coupon users may be less brand loyal than non-users. When asked how
they typically choose products, E-coupon users stated that they get the lowest priced (brand), while nonusers
said they get their usual brand.” (SW Florida Rewards.com)
Online Coupons—Direct mailings to consumers are relatively expensive to execute. A low-cost option which
is also highly flexible and has the ability to target certain consumers is the use of online coupons. Delivery of
coupons through existing online coupon service firms like SW Florida Rewards websites can be inexpensive and
distribution to the market can happen within days of planning rather than weeks or months for methods using
printed media.
While costs to deliver coupons online may be very low, the number of consumers accessing those coupons is
much lower than traditional methods. A Research study reported that only about 38% of U.S. online
households use Internet coupons (Cityrewardsnetwork.com). “When asked how coupons downloaded from the
Internet compared with coupons garnered from off-line sources, 54% of respondents said it was harder to find
coupons online unless it was a site they would frequent often.”
The Online Coupon User
The online coupon user may be somewhat younger than the non-user. Consumers age 51-65 are
significantly less likely to be online users than consumers age 22-35. Those consumers whose household
income is $25K-$64,999 are more likely to be users. Online coupon users are also more likely than nonusers
to be online in other respects, to receive an online newspaper and to shop online. They may be
more likely to read promotional material in the mail, but they are less likely to read promotions in the
papers. Although they more frequently look in newspapers for specials, this is the only active,
participatory economizing behavior. They will stock up on a bargain if they see it.
Friday, May 25, 2007
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Thursday, May 24, 2007
Venice FL new premier coupon provider
Venice now has a premier new down loadable coupon site Navigate your way through our interactive website swfloridarewards.com. We can help you enjoy savings on your next trip or entertainment venue. Whether you are searching for discounts and savings for Worldwide or local attractions, be sure to stop by this website to check for any possible coupons that may be out there!
Each week, your internet team at cityrewardsnetwork.com will bring fresh new content and excellent deals for the budget conscious.
We are the premier coupon provider for online customers. By offering FREE printable money saving coupons and discount offers, NO SUBSCRIPTION NECESSARY! Featuring hundreds of coupons for goods and services including discount theme park tickets, restaurants, hotels, spas, vacation home rentals, dinner shows, auto and specialty shops, just for kids, home services, cruises, shopping, Florida attractions, Venice Real Estate, travel discounts and business services, and plenty more!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
coupon useage in Fort Myers FL
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Printable coupons Now!
Face it: you have to eat. You need to feed your family. But do you really feel like cooking tonight?
We have the answer for you.
Eating out may seem like an extravagance, but think again. We have coupons that you can print out and use to save money at restaurants across sw florida in towns like Naples,Bonita Springs,Estero,Fort Myers, Cape Coral,Punta Gorda,Port Charlotte,Venice.
Now, enjoy your dinner!
Monday, May 21, 2007
City Rewards Network Coupons
We're committed to getting our clients' offers to shoppers where they spend time – which is increasingly online. This new service enables even greater reach and variety in promotional placements," sw floridarewards.com web services grant partners and clients real-time access to our leading printable coupon technology as well as hundreds of coupon offers available every day."
cityrewardsnetwork solutions provide benefits throughout the lifecycle of a brand's promotional campaign. All coupon offers advertised through the city rewards network are protected by industry-leading security technology which carefully controls the distribution of each coupon. City rewards network. campaigns can be tracked end-to-end via an online reporting system to help brand managers evaluate the success of campaigns and plan future initiatives.
City rewards network. currently enables more than 99% of printable coupon offerings online, and works with over 800 brands. Its City Rewards Network is the world's largest coupon network with thousands of consumer websites reaching more than 75 million shoppers. By allowing its partners to create new and creative ways to present coupon offers to consumers integrated with other content through Coupons. has further extended its leadership in the printable coupon industry.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
City Rewards Network
Advanced anti-fraud systems.
For more than 10 years, Cityrewardsnetwork has been an industry leader in the development and implementation of anti-fraud measures. Amid contemporary concerns about global finance and coupon redemption, Bestcitydining is contributing to increased vigilance in customer protection and has established a productive and positive working relationship with restaurant involved in examining coupon activity.Saturday, May 19, 2007
Entertainment book or SW Florida Rewards
If you enjoy saving money, there's a good chance you're familiar with the Entertainment coupon book or the internet giant SW Florida Rewards. I do not recommend the Entertainment coupon book product but it is out there. Now you can order the book over the Internet. Simply input your zip code for Naples,Fort Myers or Cape Coral and the service will display the Entertainment coupon book for your area. Most of the books boast to have over $20,000 in savings inside. Many of the coupons are entertainment related and are good at restaurants, theaters, theme parks and more.
These coupons are not available directly from the web, unlike swfloridarewards.com or cityrewardsnetwork.com which cost you nothing. so you'll have to wait for your coupons to arrive by mail. The coupon book costs between $28 and $45 depending on geographical area. Though this may seem like a lot for coupons, if used, you'll save what you pay for the book and more. other service's you can print out what you need at the time you need it so save some trees and it cost you nowthing.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Avoid Fraud online
- Don't Give Out Your Personal Information
Legitimate online retailers will never ask for your social security number at any time. Don't give it to retailers—if someone requests it, contact the company. Many companys like swfloridarewards and cityrewardsnetwork will not ask.
- Arm Your Computer
You can protect yourself as you shop online simply by installing some basic security programs on your computer including anti-spyware, anti-virus and pop-up blocker programs. This software will keep your financial information and passwords safe and out of the site of cyber thieves and hackers.
- Use a Credit Card
Credit cards are easy to use online-just enter the credit card name, number and expiration date. There's another important reason to use a credit card, if fraud occurs or you don't get the product that you purchased, you can dispute the charges. However, if you use a money order or debit card, the money is usually gone without dispute. Sites like swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com are a free site's.
- Read the Fine Print
Whenever you shop online, read the fine print carefully so there are no surprises. Make sure you're aware of shipping charges, delivery time, cancellation and return policies, as well as the seller's privacy policy.
- Don't Respond to Unsolicited eMail
Never buy things or confirm your billing information through an unsolicited email, especially if you don't recognize the source. Legitimate online retailers will never ask for your credit card number through an email. If you receive an email of this type, contact the company immediately.
- Ensure the Connection is Secure
When you click to purchase an item online, your browser connection should become secure. Look for two signs: the site address should read https or shttp instead of http, indicating a secure connection, and small lock should appear in the browser toolbar.
- Research Unknown Retailers
If you're not familiar with the retailer, do some research before entrusting them with your credit card. Make sure they have a phone number and a mailing address. You may want to call them before making a purchase. You can also research the company on TRUSTe, Verisign and BBBOnline (Better Business Bureau).
- If it Appears Too Good to be True, it Probably is
Use your intuition. If you come across a retailer that has a product priced substantially lower than other retailers, or offers an online coupon that gives an unbelievable discount, use caution. Website retailers have to make their money somehow. Read their privacy policy, make sure they aren't selling your personal information and take the extra steps to ensure the company and product are valid.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Online Coupon Terms and Definitions
The website provides coupons that you can print at home and take to local restaurants and services and retailers to redeem.
Such as swfloridarewards.com and cityrewardsnetwork.com
Coupon Codes
The service offers codes to use while shopping with online retailers. Simply enter the code and you will receive the discount for a certain product or at a particular shopping site.
Links to Discounts
Instead of offering a coupon or requiring a special code, this feature will provide you with a direct link to a retail site and a special discount.
Helpful Articles
The website provides or has links to, helpful articles on shopping with coupons and other money-saving tips.
Membership Not Required
You aren't required to become a member of the website or provide them with any personal information in order to use their services. However, some services will offer special deals, newsletters, customized web pages or coupon updates to members.
Shopping Rewards
The online coupon site has an in-house program that gives additional savings or benefits when you use the service.
Newsletter
The website offers a newsletter to its clients to inform them of coupon news, new site features and more.
eMail Offers
The service will alert the consumer via email of new coupons and deals.
Forums
The website provides an area where the clients can post comments, advice, questions and deals that they find useful.
Compare Prices
The website will search for an item at various retailers and list the prices so you're sure to get the best deal.
Customizable Website
The service will allow you to customize the site to fit your shopping needs and will display your favorite stores, products and coupons in your geographical area for easy access.
Mail Coupons
The online coupon service will mail the coupons to your home.
Search Box
The website has a tool so you can search coupons by keyword.
Search by Store
You are able to search coupons by store for example Old Navy, JC Penny or Amazon.
Search by Product
You can search coupons by product type.
Search by Area
You can search for coupons that you can use at retailers or services in your area.
Search by Product Category
You're able to search for coupons by product category for example home and garden or restaurants.
Search by Brand
You can search coupons by brand for example Dell, Kraft or General Mills.
Expiring Coupons
You can get a list of all of the coupons that will expire soon.
Popular Coupons
The online coupon website will provide a list of the coupons that get used the most or provide the biggest savings.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Venice FL Now Has a Great Online Coupon Site
Monday, May 14, 2007
Coupon Facts for Florida and More!
- 76% of the United States population uses coupons.
- Shoppers saved nearly $3 billion last year by using coupons.
- The typical coupon was worth $1.00 savings in 2005.
- Coupon users report an average of 11.5% savings on their grocery bill with coupons.
- Manufacturers offered more than $300 billion in coupon savings in 2005.
What's New?
Manufacturer offers are just one slice of the coupon pie — retailers are increasingly turning to coupon promotions to help attract, retain and reward loyal shoppers — in fact, in 2005, 46% retailers reported offering shoppers some form of a bonus coupon program.
All Age Groups use Coupons!
Age % using coupons 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+
Coupon users broken out by income:
Income % using coupons under $25,000 $25-50,000 $50-$75,000 $75,000+
1894 Coupons are born! Asa Candler, the druggist who bought the formula for Coca-Cola for $2,300, gives out handwritten tickets for a free glass of his new fountain drink. 1895 Next stop, the local grocer! C.W. Post distributes the first grocery coupon worth one cent towards his new health cereal, Grape Nuts. 1930's Coupons are a staple in American households because of the Depression. Everyone needs to save money wherever possible, and clipping coupons clips weekly grocery bills. 1940's Supermarkets sprout across the country and continue the coupon tradition that had begun in neighborhood groceries. 1957 The Nielsen Coupon Clearing House becomes the first clearing house devoted to coupon redemption. Coupons have created a new industry. 1965 One-half of Americans are now coupon users. 1975 Coupon popularity continues to grow. Over 35 billion coupons are distributed and 65% of American households clip! 1998 America celebrates the first National Coupon Month. Children create art designs of their favorite coupons in the 1st Annual Coupon Month. 1999 American shoppers learn how to be savvy by saving with coupons during National Coupon Month, Sept. 1999 and, real men are found to use coupons too. 2000 Parents learn how to involve children in saving with coupons for National Coupon Month 2000. 2001 Teachers use coupons to teach the value of money in the Fourth National Coupon Month. 2002 2002 Shoppers save $3 billion dollars by redeeming 3.8 billion coupons. 2003 77% of consumers report using coupons, making it one of the most popular shopping activities in America. 2004 79% of primary shoppers report that they have used coupons. 2005 74% of coupon shoppers have used coupons in the last month.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
More coupon tips
Friday, May 11, 2007
Find Coupons Online Cape Coral
Find coupons online. When you think of coupons, chances are you think of the kind that come as inserts in your Cape Coral Sunday paper. With the invent of the internet all sorts of other kinds of coupons are now available. You can download coupons from your computer and print them out. Check out swfloridarewards or cityrewardsnetwork. You can even find coupons being sold on eBay. Organize! Make coupons easy to file and easy to use. I used to have my coupons clumped together in an envelope in my car. I could never find the coupons I needed, and I ended up throwing out expired coupons I could have used. I use a large plastic index-card box for my coupons now. I have it divided by categories such as: Restaurant,Oil change,Hair cut,canned goods, baby products, cereal, baking, dairy, etc. After serious couponing for a few months, you will discover which categories work the best for you.
After a little practice, you can become a coupon giant in your own right. Once you’ve mastered the art of couponing, you’ll never hit a store without ‘em.
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Thursday, May 10, 2007
Punta Gorda now has a Online Coupon site
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Why Coupon Servicess!
Why Online Coupon Services?
Are you a frugal consumer, a penny pincher? If you are, you're not alone. Millions of smart shoppers save hundreds of dollars through the Internet. Online coupon services make finding bargains fast and trouble-free. Look for coupons in cities like Fort Myers, Naples, Port Charlotte,Bonita Springs,Estero,Cape Coral,North port.
Before you take a trip to your local service store or restaurant, visit an online coupon service so you can get more bang for your buck. You can print coupons from home for everyday products and services.
Online coupon websites make it easy to find the coupons you want—even though there are thousands to sort. You can search coupons by product or store, find new, expiring or popular coupons. In addition, sign up for newsletters and email alerts so you never miss a great bargain.
In sw florida rewards site, you'll find online coupons and shopping on the Internet,