Bloggy Giveaways: Greatest Secrets of the Coupon Mom (and all about the Grocery Game)

by Dawn on October 27, 2008

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A mom in our homeschool co-op recently shared with us about the Grocery Game, a grocery shopping system which utilizes coupons from the Sunday newspaper and weekly web-generated lists to find the rock-bottom prices for groceries in your area. Here is information from their website:

What is The Grocery Game?
The Grocery Game is a website that can save you hundreds of dollars on your grocery bill each month. Log in, spend a few minutes with a pair of scissors, and you’re off to win The Grocery Game!

When you play, you’ll get a weekly list (called Teri’s List) of the lowest-priced products at your supermarket matched with manufacturers’ coupons and weekly specials — advertised and unadvertised. The Grocery Game does all the hard work and research, and presents it to you in a straightforward format.

What do the colors on Teri’s List mean?
Teri’s List is color-coded. Black items are a good price. Buy these if you need the item now. Blue items are for stockpiling. We do not expect this item to go lower so stock up while the price is at rock bottom. Green items are free. These are not “Buy one get one free” but are actually free after sale and coupon. All you pay is sales tax!

I haven’t used coupons in years. Since we have a large family, I have assumed that stores like warehouse clubs were the only way to go for us, and we don’t subscribe to the paper.

I was so impressed by the testimony of my friend who has been using the system that I had to try it, especially since you get a four week free trial on the website. Go here to see a sample of how the lists look.

After clipping my coupons and printing my list, I ventured to Kroger for a late shopping trip last week, playing the Grocery Game for the first time. I saved $61.19, which was 40% of my total bill!!

I am also using The Couponizer to organize my coupons, and I LOVE it! It’s a sturdy binder with places for all your coupons to be stored by category, plus it comes with scissors, shopping lists, and a bag for storing your organizer. For a limited time, a copy of Greatest Secrets of the Coupon Mom is included.

Since I already received this book from the Dave Ramsey booth at a homeschool conference this summer, I have an extra copy to give away!

How to Win:

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{ 138 comments }

1 Leslie Ann October 27, 2008 at 1:54 pm: Wow – what a great idea! Right after I was laid off about 6 years ago I went into hyper coupon mode and I did very well! I looked for items that the stores actually paid me to take… for example a 50 cent box of pasta and I had a 50 cent off coupon that the store doubled. That only happened like once – but I definitely need a way to organize my coupons! I have them everywhere…
2 Joy October 27, 2008 at 2:02 pm: I am getting into the whole coupon thing- this is great!
3 Dotti October 27, 2008 at 2:08 pm: I definitely need to organize my coupons…going to check out that site!
4 Jenn October 27, 2008 at 2:12 pm: Oh, man, I am known at home as the Coupon Maven because I am constantly on the hunt for coupons and deals, so sign me up to win!
5 Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers October 27, 2008 at 2:48 pm: Me, me! Pick me! ;-)
6 Dianne October 27, 2008 at 2:51 pm: Oooh yeah! I’m all about saving money and doing a better job of frugal shopping. Times are tough and we all have to do our part. Thanks, Dawn!
7 Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers October 27, 2008 at 2:52 pm: And, for chance number two, I posted about it here: http://www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com/2008/10/bloggy-giveaways.html
8 Alyssa October 27, 2008 at 3:09 pm: Wow! Now I would love to be able to say that! Please enter me. I plan to blog about this and other giveaways I’m entering later. I’ll be back w/ my link.
9 killlashandra October 27, 2008 at 3:16 pm: I use coupons and would love a chance to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway. :)
10 Nicole October 27, 2008 at 3:45 pm: I love Grocery Game! But my little coupon holder just doesnt cut it with all the gajillion coupons I have now. Wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to enter! :)
11 Holly October 27, 2008 at 3:48 pm: I’ve recently gotten into couponing and it’s already made a dent in my budget. I just need more help organizing everything. Terrific giveaway. Thanks!
12 Nancy October 27, 2008 at 4:32 pm: Something we definitely need to do! Save money!
13 Elyse October 27, 2008 at 6:26 pm: Oh I would love to have this. I always clip coupons and then dont use them because they get lost or disorganized or I forget them. I hope I win! Thanks!
14 Hollie October 27, 2008 at 7:32 pm: I’d love this! I already clip coupns and shop at walgreens, but would love to save more!
15 Julie Marie October 27, 2008 at 8:23 pm: great savings!
16 Nikowa October 27, 2008 at 8:27 pm: Oh this is a great giveaway! I love coupons & saving money
17 Darleen October 27, 2008 at 9:39 pm: I need motivation to start using coupons…60% off of my bill would be great motivation..thanks!
18 April October 27, 2008 at 9:52 pm: I have just started using coupons. This would be great!!
19 Cathy | Mommy Motivation October 27, 2008 at 10:21 pm: This is so what I’m looking for! I was looking around for her site a few days ago actually. I think this new challenge will be perfect for the fall for me.

gthanks for the great giveaway!
Cathy
20 Joanna October 27, 2008 at 10:38 pm: I love the Grocery Game, but I don’t have any books on couponing yet. I would LOVE this!
21 Theresa Shafer October 27, 2008 at 10:45 pm: This would be so great to have. Thank you for offering.
22 Annabelle@Christian Momma October 27, 2008 at 11:27 pm: I could use this…anyway to save money for our family of 6 would be great!
23 Dawn October 27, 2008 at 11:59 pm: The Couponizer thing is great, and I paid for it on the first trip. In Atlanta, you can get them at Publix (the lady who designed it lives in Atlanta).
24 Carol October 28, 2008 at 9:49 am: I have four kids, I need to always look for ways to cut costs. I’d love to win ! Thanks for this nice giveaway. cdziuba@aol.com
25 Wanda October 28, 2008 at 10:19 am: I’m the coupon queen! Love to spend them and clip them out.

Great prize.
26 Jill October 28, 2008 at 10:28 am: What a great prize! I love coupons and all things frugal! I have been wanting this book for a while now!

Great giveaway!

Jill @ MoneySavinDiva
27 Stacy October 28, 2008 at 10:40 am: I do not subscribe to my local paper either. However, I do look at the Kroger ad on their website to see what is on sale. Thanks for sharing with us.
28 Lisa Perez October 28, 2008 at 11:52 am: Im so into coupons! I find it sooooo hard to buy anything unless I have a coupon, I cant even go out with out taking my binder hahahah
29 ktjrdn October 28, 2008 at 12:36 pm: I heard about the Grocery Game and am bummed because it’s not in my area yet.
30 Jennifer October 28, 2008 at 1:07 pm: I try to use coupons as much as possible, thanks so much for the giveaway!
31 majellamom October 28, 2008 at 1:26 pm: I am also bummed because the grocery game isn’t in my area, but have recently gotten back into couponing after several years of not doing so. It’s amazing how much money can be saved with coupons.

Great giveaway!

majellamoms last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
32 Cathy Davis October 28, 2008 at 1:36 pm: I lost my comment :( So, I’m trying again!
33 Ashley October 28, 2008 at 3:03 pm: I coupon and shop at the warehouse stores. There are just some things that you can never find coupons for so you can get them cheaper in bulk.

Ashleys last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
34 CrystalGB October 28, 2008 at 3:17 pm: I have been wanting this. Thanks for the giveaway.

CrystalGBs last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
35 Katie K. October 28, 2008 at 3:27 pm: This book looks great! I have just started using coupons. My goal each week is to save 5% off groceries. Hopefully i’ll continue to increase that. We shop at a military grocery store (commisary) so they don’t have the shopper clubs.

Katie K.s last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
36 Elle October 28, 2008 at 3:37 pm: I recently read about The Grocery Game and am still trying to figure it all out. Recent economics are driving me to do all and more to cut $$$ in the groceries. Where I thought I was a frugal shopper, I am discovering that better tips and tricks are available. Thanks for this opportunity.
37 Vanessa October 28, 2008 at 4:49 pm: I’ve heard about the Grocery Game. I adore the Couponizer and I’ve been dying to get my hands on that book. What better way than to win it in a give away? Thanks for the chance to win this!

Vanessas last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
38 Lauren October 28, 2008 at 5:44 pm: I would like to learn how to use coupons better!

Laurens last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
39 val October 28, 2008 at 7:03 pm: I could use this book

vals last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
40 kara October 28, 2008 at 7:22 pm: We could definitely use some new ways to save money!!!

karas last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
41 Rebecca October 28, 2008 at 7:27 pm: I’ve been eying the couponizer for a while now. It would be wonderful to win one!!

gitrecca (at) gmail (dot) com

Rebeccas last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
42 Jessica Gugel October 28, 2008 at 7:46 pm: Thanks for the great contest and have a great Halloween.

Jessica Gugels last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
43 Liz October 28, 2008 at 8:18 pm: I keep hearing about the Grocery Game and I think it is about time that I try it! Unfortunately we don’t have alot of good stores around where I live. Please count me in!

Lizs last blog post..Tales of Glory Nativity Set
44 Dawn October 28, 2008 at 8:30 pm: Thanks for the comment! I just wanted to point out that the giveaway is for The Coupon Mom book, not the Couponizer. :-)
45 Dee October 28, 2008 at 8:47 pm: I would LOVE to save some money! Thanks for the chance!
46 katie stacey October 28, 2008 at 9:39 pm: I really want to get in to couponing.
47 tami lewis October 28, 2008 at 9:44 pm: ok the most i ever saved was $30 so maybe i can learn how to do better!
48 Shilo Beedy October 28, 2008 at 10:36 pm: I would love this! I need to learn how to save like you do.
49 Nancy @ Homemade Blessings October 28, 2008 at 11:25 pm: Great giveaway! I used to do the Grocery Game – I probably need to get back to it with the price of food these days.

Thanks so much!
50 Paula H October 28, 2008 at 11:52 pm: I love to save money!
51 audra October 29, 2008 at 12:08 am: I am always up for saving money- I and husband even make a contest out of seeing what we can get for free!

Thanks for the AWE-some Give-Oh-Way
audrajjensen(at)msn.com
52 Casey H October 29, 2008 at 1:02 am: I’d love this, I have just begun to take couponing seriously and I’m loving it!!
53 Heather October 29, 2008 at 2:03 am: I’ve got to get serious about couponing…you can save so much moola!
Heather
poncey76 at hotmail
54 kathy October 29, 2008 at 5:57 am: i would love to have this book…i just learned about the coupon mom on oprah a couple of week ago
55 Ann October 29, 2008 at 7:29 am: It would be wise for me to be a couponer…why say no to free money. Gotta pinch those pennies!
56 Jennifer M October 29, 2008 at 8:52 am: I need to start shopping more wisely; I use coupons occasionally and try to browse the sale circular before going, but always end up with more than I bargained for.
57 Nicole October 29, 2008 at 10:22 am: I’ve been wanting to read this book. I’d enjoy learning how to maximize my coupon savings.
58 Blakely October 29, 2008 at 10:59 am: I love to use coupon, but I can always learn more about couponing.
59 Paula October 29, 2008 at 11:16 am: I use coupons all the time! Would love this prize!
60 Carolyn Sharkas October 29, 2008 at 11:21 am: With this economy, everyone could benefit by using coupons.

this is a great prize

thanks for sharing

ceashark@aol.com
61 doug October 29, 2008 at 11:40 am: Thanks for the blog! Love it!
62 amy delong October 29, 2008 at 11:56 am: would love the coupon mom book!thanks
ahdrad2932(at)msn(dot)com
63 Nina October 29, 2008 at 12:19 pm: How awesome is this. I love coupons. Thanks for the chance to win.
Nina
NinaGonzalez@yahoo.com
64 Becca October 29, 2008 at 12:24 pm: Thanks for this great prize!
65 Charlotte October 29, 2008 at 12:35 pm: I’d love to win this.
66 Kris October 29, 2008 at 12:46 pm: I have been wanting to try this system – my system of coupon organization isn’t quite working!
67 Becca October 29, 2008 at 12:50 pm: What a treat to win! Thanks! cross_home2001 (at) yahoo (dot) com
68 Kristin October 29, 2008 at 1:04 pm: i could definitely use this! thanks for the giveaway!
69 kristan October 29, 2008 at 1:36 pm: i’d like to try this out.
70 Betsy October 29, 2008 at 1:44 pm: Sounds like a very helpful book!
71 Paige October 29, 2008 at 2:03 pm: I’ve been really trying to do this on my own lately. very penny saved is good.
72 cgogis October 29, 2008 at 2:15 pm: I could really use this right now! Thanks for the giveaway!

cgogis at yahoo dot com
73 Heather Heffernan October 29, 2008 at 2:17 pm: coupons rule!
74 Gina October 29, 2008 at 2:37 pm: Thanks for doing the giveaway! I’m an avid coupon user but am always looking for a more organized system.
75 Tovah @ Gluten-Free Bay October 29, 2008 at 2:45 pm: I’m a big couponer but totally disorganized, I would love some help!
76 Alicia Horn October 29, 2008 at 2:46 pm: This would be awesome! I do a lot of coupon and cvs-ing already but would love to read some of her insights. Thanks!
77 Ebie October 29, 2008 at 2:55 pm: just discovered the coupon mom website, and love it!
78 Christy Hickman October 29, 2008 at 2:58 pm: I would love to read this book. I love to use coupons and save money. Thanks for the chance to win.
79 debi October 29, 2008 at 3:08 pm: love saving money
80 Mackenzie October 29, 2008 at 3:10 pm: love saving with coupons!
81 Jana October 29, 2008 at 4:23 pm: I love coupons!
82 Jenny October 29, 2008 at 4:29 pm: I have been wanting to learn more about how to save using coupons! I just don’t know where to start.

the_other_alice_(at)yahoo.com
83 Bonnie Day October 29, 2008 at 5:15 pm: I have always used coupons but definately need to organize them better

Bonnie in FL
blday50@yahoo.com
84 Kristy October 29, 2008 at 6:26 pm: I love couponing!
85 Cynthia October 29, 2008 at 6:29 pm: I’m a big couponer – but I heard that that website really does help. The trouble with couponing is that it takes time to identify all the deals, so it’s great that there’s a site like this to do that work for you.
86 Suzie G October 29, 2008 at 6:41 pm: I could definetly use this. I hope more people consider using coupons. Especially with money being tight these days.
87 Brandy October 29, 2008 at 7:08 pm: I would love to win. This is such a great giveaway.
88 karen c. October 29, 2008 at 7:41 pm: We definitely need to save money on food. I’m terrible at budgeting for food each month.
89 Lisa October 29, 2008 at 7:48 pm: I’m trying to get into couponing, and this would really help! With one child, another on the way, and my husband maybe losing his job at any time, we need to save everywhere we can. Thanks for the giveaway!
90 Lisa October 29, 2008 at 7:56 pm: What an awsome way to learn how to coupon without getting overwhelmed.
Stormy5475@aol.com
91 Cherie J October 29, 2008 at 8:07 pm: Please enter me. Thank you!
92 Reva Skie October 29, 2008 at 8:48 pm: I would love to perfect my couponing.
93 Carrie October 29, 2008 at 8:49 pm: Wow, I’ve saved money with coupons, but never that much before.
94 reeva October 29, 2008 at 9:09 pm: Great giveaway! I hope I’m chosen as the lucky winner :)
95 Kristen October 29, 2008 at 9:33 pm: What a great giveaway! I just found out about the coupon mom.
96 Michelle October 29, 2008 at 9:57 pm: I’m a big coupon clipper and would love to win this! Thanks!
97 susan t October 29, 2008 at 10:24 pm: Great giveaway. I love coupons, rarely go to the store without at least one. semtaylor(at)yahoo.com
98 Wendy October 29, 2008 at 11:09 pm: I coupon like crazy- but woudl lvoe this book!
99 Lisa G. October 29, 2008 at 11:28 pm: I’ve been trying to get into coupons but I’m so disorganized. This would fabulous to win!!
lisalmg (at) ktis (dot) net
100 Chi October 30, 2008 at 12:28 am: This is something I really should get in the habit of doing :) This book could help me! :D
101 Jennifer C October 30, 2008 at 12:35 am: Ooo, I’m dying to try this! Thanks for a great giveaway!
jjdragonfly [at] gmail [dot] com
102 Jessica October 30, 2008 at 1:01 am: Oh, I could so use this.
103 Aldara October 30, 2008 at 1:55 am: What a wonderful giveaway. I hope I win!
104 Hil'Lesha October 30, 2008 at 3:40 am: Wonderful! :)
105 pinklady October 30, 2008 at 5:06 am: I’ve seen the couponmom on t.v. before and would love to win this prize.
106 Katherine Frazier October 30, 2008 at 10:10 am: I would love to learn how to save more at the grocery store.
107 Rebecca Peters October 30, 2008 at 10:40 am: I really could use this..
108 Jodi October 30, 2008 at 12:27 pm: I have been wanting to try the Grocery Game, thanks for the chance.
109 Rayna October 30, 2008 at 12:31 pm: I really need to get life organizing and starting to cut coupons is one of my goals – could use this book to get me started.
110 Chantelle October 30, 2008 at 12:33 pm: Awesome Giveaway. Thank you for the chance to win :)
111 MelissaW October 30, 2008 at 2:06 pm: Thanks for the chance to win!

Come check out my giveaways, too:
http://couponqueenconfessions.blogspot.com
AND
http://birth2remember.blogspot.com
112 Becky October 30, 2008 at 2:08 pm: How fantastic! Thank you for this giveaway; I hope I win :)
eyeslikesugar (at) gmail (dot) com
113 Elaine October 30, 2008 at 3:12 pm: Great give away!
114 angel October 30, 2008 at 3:35 pm: I’ve been wanting to learn how to coupon well!
115 Kam A October 30, 2008 at 3:37 pm: Thank you for the great giveaway!

kerin0874 (at) yahoo (dot) com
116 Ginny October 30, 2008 at 4:13 pm: Such a great giveaway, we are struggling with money & anything to help!
117 amy October 30, 2008 at 4:19 pm: please enter me i need this so bad…
118 Lisa October 30, 2008 at 4:28 pm: I’m a coupon saver as well. I look forward to returning to your blog! Thanks for the offer!
119 Nissa October 30, 2008 at 4:41 pm: I could use more help in my couponing! This book is for me!
120 Tanya Moyer October 30, 2008 at 5:35 pm: I love to coupon and am always looking for more ways to be frugal! Great giveaway – thanks for offering!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
121 Karen October 30, 2008 at 9:56 pm: I am just starting to use coupons. This would be great.

Karen

Here On Columbia Avenue
Da Boss And Bryguy
4 Cats Make Me Crazy!
122 Mama Belle October 30, 2008 at 10:27 pm: Oh… I need this. Thanks for the chance to win.
123 Playful Professional October 30, 2008 at 10:31 pm: I love coupons!!
124 Lauren October 30, 2008 at 10:35 pm: Sweet! Thanks!
125 Rhonda October 30, 2008 at 11:57 pm: Thank you for offering this great giveaway!

rhonda (at) acedesignstudio (dot) com
126 Ashley October 31, 2008 at 12:21 am: i have never used coupons but i would love to learn how
127 Kari A. October 31, 2008 at 2:18 am: With the economy the way it is – coupons are like gold in this house!
128 Rebecca C October 31, 2008 at 3:38 am: I am trying to get into coupons so this would help!

mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com
129 Rebecca C October 31, 2008 at 3:38 am: I blogged about this giveaway: Here

mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com
130 Jessica October 31, 2008 at 4:43 am: Great giveaway, I need to save money badly!
131 Colleen October 31, 2008 at 7:16 am: This book looks really interesting. Thanks for the heads-up.
132 Jackie B. October 31, 2008 at 1:19 pm: I am pretty new to the whloe coupon thing so I could really use this book!
133 Karla October 31, 2008 at 5:49 pm: Now that I’m near a Kroger store I really want to try the grocery game and get better about couponing. Thanks for the giveaway!

karla at endikos.com
134 Jessica Gugel October 31, 2008 at 7:16 pm: I’m all about saving money. I’ve been really into coupons lately. I clip them out of the paper, go to manufacturers websites, MyPoints coupons, PCH coupons, you name it, I clip it. Thanks for hosting a Bloggy Carnival giveaway and have a safe and Happy Halloween.
gugel98@gmail.com
135 Eric October 31, 2008 at 9:43 pm: Great offer! I would really be interested in checking this one out. I think it could really help me get more of the brands that like I would like to get for a much cheaper price. The key is helping people to save money!

Thanks,

Eric
ericandtara(at)gmail(dot)com
136 1stopmom October 31, 2008 at 10:27 pm: I am trying to really get into using coupons more and more so this is the perfect book for me.