We all watched our mothers clip coupons as children. Now it’s our turn to shop on a budget. Mom wasn’t crazy spending all that time clipping coupons to save a few pennies. In fact, these days, it’s easier than ever to find and use coupons!

Let the Internet be your guide!

Brookshire’s accepts Internet coupons*, so take advantage of this wonderful money-saving tool. Visit manufacturer’s websites for coupon offers. Sometimes you can e-mail a manufacturer and ask for a coupon on a certain product.

There are also lots of good coupon blogs and websites out there designed for coupon clippers like you! Check them out and get familiar with how and when they offer coupons.

Clip coupons the old fashioned way straight from magazines. Yes, they still print coupons! Plan your shopping trip and weekly menu based on the coupons you have on hand to save big at the register.

*BGC Internet coupon policy:

BGC accepts Internet coupons with the following exceptions:

• Must be less than $2.00
• Must not be for a FREE item
• Must not be for bulk quantity items

Published 08/19/09