Don't Throw Those Coupons Away! a book review and giveaway

With all the hype of the new Extreme Couponing show (and even some drama) and the recent economy that has hit everyone, this is a great time to read

Don't Throw Those Coupons Away!: A Mom's Guide to Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Kristin L. Peoples.

I have been couponing about a year and a half through my own trial and error; this book would have been a great guide to have when I got started.  It talks about the history of American couponing and gives some coupon facts which were pretty interesting, and even explains the common coupon lingo like ONYO ("On Your Next Order"- which is on coupons you can use the next time you shop).

The book answers some of the most commonly asked questions (since I run a coupon blog) like "where do I get coupons" and "how do I organize them".  And the coupon user also needs to know the importance of a "Stockpile"- this book discusses that and even lists which months are best for buying certain items based on store's sales cycles.

The Drugstore game is also covered in this book- which is where I get most of my household items like toothpaste and shampoo/conditioner for FREE!

Some advice I have to share is to get to know one store at a time (drugstore or grocery)- know it's coupon policy and get familiar with how to shop smart there.  Then try to tackle another store.  There are sites all over that will tell you what sales are going on in stores near you and which coupons to use with them- knowing the basics of couponing from this book will really help you feel confident in your transactions and savings.  Coupons have helped my family afford to eat more healthy and spend less at the same time.

This book is a great way to get started couponing! Get your copy today!

WIN: One lucky Moana Saves reader will receive her own copy of Don't Throw Those Coupons Away! For your mandatory entry in this giveaway tell us what you would love to save some money on with coupons.

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Only one person per email/household/IPaddress can enter this giveaway.  He/she must be 18+ years old and reside in the U.S.  This giveaway ends Thursday, 4/28 HST (Hawaii Standard Time).  One winner will be chosen randomly via Random.org.  I will notify the winners via email and they must respond to claim the prize within 48 hours or I will draw another winner.