Coupon Lingo.

Are you having a hard time trying to figure out exactly what RP, SS, DND, and many more mean? Let me help you. Here is a list of common words and abbreviations you see on a regular basis in the couponing world. Remember, this list is only a guide and there are many out there that I may not cover.

Common Phrases:

YMMV - Your mileage may vary. Meaning that everyone may have a different response with the coupon.

WSL - While Supplies Last

DND5 - Do Not Double, however, since it starts with a 5 the computer may double it anyway. 

WYB - When you buy...

OOP - Out of Pocket

Regional - May pertain to a specific region or area.

NED - No Expiration Date

Types of Coupons

RP - Redplum either comes by mail or in your Sunday newspaper

SS - Smartsource is a Sunday newspaper insert

P&G/PG - Proctor & Gamble Sunday inserts 

Peelie - A coupon that will come on or inside the product

Blinkie - A coupon dispenser that is near the product. Usually has a small red blinking light

eCoupon - Coupons you can load onto your loyalty card (Kroger)

BOGO, B1G1, B1G1F - Buy One, Get One Free

Tear Pad - A hanging stack of coupons usually next to item that you can tear off and save for a later date.

IP - Internet Printable coupon

MQ, MFQ - Manufactuer Coupon

Q - Coupon

Catalina - Coupon dispensed at register at time of purchase, on a seperate sheet of paper (Kroger, Walgreens)

0.50/1 - Fifty cents/one item

0.50/2 - Fifty cents/two items

MIR - Mail in Rebate

FAR - Free After Rebate

UP+ - These are rewards you get when buying certain items at Rite Aid. Must have a loyalty card

RR - Rewards from Walgreens. No card needed.

ECB - Extra Care Bucks. CVS rewards. Must have a card.

Look around the web to see if there is anything that I missed. You may end up finding one that I did not know about. Happy Shopping!

Where to Find Coupons

I have had a lot of people ask me lately about how I coupon. So instead of writing it out a million and one times,  I am going to blog about what I find. First things first, I am still new to this, so anything that I say that is wrong, I do apologize in advance. :)


Now on to the fun stuff!


Being new to couponing can become a little overwhelming if you let it. You can end up not know where to start and getting discouraged from even starting at all. This is where I am going to try to come in and help.


Here is a list to get you started on where to find coupons. Note: Not everyone uses each source, just find what works for you and go with the flow. :)

1. Sunday Newspapers - This is my go-to every week. (Unless there is a holiday, then we have no inserts!) I usually buy anywhere from 2-4 each week, but I have bought up to 7. Your choice. I recommend getting at least getting 2 to start with for BOGO sales.
   
2. Weekly Papers - Sometimes during the week, I have gotten a preview of that upcoming Sunday's inserts, usually on Wed. or Thur. Also, Publix has a Mystery Deal each week. The coupon for that is in the Wed. or Thur. paper, it just depends on when your store's sales reset.
   
3. Redplum Insert - These are either included in your Sunday paper or (depending on your location) delivered in the mail).
   
4. Smartsource.com
   
5. Redplum.com
   
6. Coupons.com
   
7. Target Coupons - These are usually all store coupons that can be doubled with a manufacturer coupon.
   
8. All You Magazine - This is a magazine available at Walmart or via subscription. Each month usually contains quite a bit of coupons. Check through any other magazine subscriptions you might have for coupons as well.
   
9. On the product - There are two types of coupons on products. Peelies are on the outside of the product and can be peeled off. Printed - These are printed on the inside of a box that contains a product, like a 12 pack of coke.
   
10. Blinkies - These are those little machines you may have seen in the grocery stores. They have a tiny red light that blinks to capture your attention. Blinkies are randomly distributed throughout stores and are usually right next to the product they are promoting.
    
11. Tear Pads - Usually found on product displays. Also randomly distributed.
    
12. Kiosks - An example would be the little red machine in CVS. You must have a CVS card to use this.
    
13. Mail - There are many ways to get coupons in the mail as well. You can register on a specific manufacturer's website or write a review on a product. Freebies that you register for usually come with a sample plus coupons.
    
14. E-mail - Sign up on your favorite store and you may occasionally get coupons as well.
    
15. Exchanging - Trading coupons with friends or online also exists. You may get an envelope in the mail with a varitey of coupons that you pull from and replace with some that you will not need. Then you mail it off to the next person on your list.
    
16. Catalinas  -  Coupons that print out from the register when you recieve your recepit. Kroger and Walgreens are the main 2 stores that come to mind.
    
17. E - coupons - These are coupons that you can load directly onto your loyalty card (Kroger Plus) and use without the hassle of clipping and sorting. E-coupons usually do not double.
    
18. Receipts - An example would be CVS giving out Extra Care Bucks when you buy qualifying items.
    
19. Mobile phone Apps - Cellfire is an example, but I have not used this one as of yet.
    
20. Facebook - You can Like a product on Facebook to get the opportunity to either print a coupon or receive a free sample. You would be surprised at how many there are out there.
    
21. Ebay/Clipping Services - You can make bulk purchases of coupons online at a variety of sites. Ebay is one I use regularly. However, I do know that you can purchase whole inserts online as well. I have to a little more research on what sites those are and get back to you.
    

Let's face it. Couponing can be a scary adventure if you are unsure of where to start. Hopefully, I will be able to make the process run a little smoother for the both of us.