Tip number 1- When it comes to coupons, only buy what you use.

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When it comes to coupons,  (whether it is restaurant deals, grocery coupons, retail etc.) only go and buy something you actually use! I, among other first couponers made the mistake of going out and buying all of these items, just because I thought it was a good deal.  You end up spending more than what you need, and it's completely pointless if you don't ever use it. Note: I am not an extreme couponer! I don't go and buy a year supply of cat food that's for free, when I don't even have a cat, just to get 5 cents off of every bag. That actually ticks me off, when people do that so I hope you are not one of those people! Now, if something is on sale like toilet paper, paper towels, and hot sauce I will stock up because I actually use it in my every day life. There is only one reason why you should buy things you don't use; if you give it to somebody else or to charity! It's a good feeling knowing you have helped others. Try to do this as much as possible!