Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Class Ideas part 2

So.  No comments concerning the things I posted previously about teaching a couponing class, so I'm going to assume that my thought process about what to teach was spot on.  :-)

I had included:
  • my couponing testimony
  • reasons to coupon
  • sources for coupons and freebies (I added this last part.  It would include sites like freebieshark.com, vocalpoint.com, swagbucks.com and mention coupon codes for online shopping.)  
  • storage
  • terms (don't want to forget "rain checks")
So, now I think it might be time to discuss how I coupon. This would bring out couponing websites and tie in storage and terms.

As part of this, I would actually demonstrate how to do this by compiling a CVS list right in front of their eyes!!!  Isn't that exciting.  Actually, that's why I planned it on a Monday, so I could wait and do my list on Monday night!

Now, what they really want. Information about grocery stores.  Here are some of my thoughts:
  •  A realistic goal is going to be 50% saving--Briana Carter of Bargain Briana
  • To really score, you have to use sales, coupons, double coupons and stacking.
  • Store policy.  Same store can have different policy.  Different doubling amounts.
  • Keep track of Aldi prices to make sure you're really getting a deal.
  • Extra ways to earn--bags, gas discounts, etc
  • What else am I missing?
How about some things to watch out for or not to do?  This would be the "negative" section.  Things like expirations (coupons and products), decoding, making copies, brand loyalty, checking receipts, etc.  Oh, and give a heads up that it's school supply season.

Well, maybe I should end with some of my "victories".  So, I need to go through my posts and find some really good ones.

So, how does that sound?  It might work.

3 comments:

Katie Beth said...

Sounds like a class I would love to attend! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Now, you should just find a way to post it to your YouTube channel. I'll be thinking of you, Monday.

Shelly Campbell said...

Do you find it worthwhile to print a lot of coupons? You might discuss printer choices, how you save money on printing costs, etc... I find myself avoiding deals that require printing coupons because I burn through ink so fast and I have to switch to administrator on my computer to get any of the coupon printing programs to work. This looks like a good plan.

Betsy Price said...

@ Katie Beth---and I'll be praying for you the Saturday beforehand when you move! Sorry, I don't think I'll be a youtube star anytime soon, but I am going to try to make a powerpoint.

@ Shelly---Good point. I usually only print coupons right when I need them or if I'm sure I'm going to use them. Ink costs to much. Reminds me of a funny story about my SIL accidently printing pages of coupons. My neice looked at her and said, "Dad's going to kill you." ;-)