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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Couponing presents a fantastic opportunity to cut costs on your regular expenses. However, it's important to be mindful as it can easily <!--more-->turn into an addictive habit, leading you to acquire items you might not necessarily need. Personally, I don't find this to be a major concern, particularly when you're snagging items for next to nothing!</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Here are some strategies for dealing with excess items:</p>

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 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Donate to shelters or churches:</strong> Sharing your surplus with those in need can make a meaningful difference in their lives.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Use for housewarming or birthday gifts:</strong> Repurposing your extras as thoughtful gifts for friends and family on special occasions is a thoughtful way to spread joy without spending extra money.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Create gift baskets and sell them:</strong> Get creative and assemble themed gift baskets using your surplus items. You can then sell these baskets at local markets or online platforms.</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px; color: var(--text-color);"><strong>Share with friends:</strong> Sharing is caring! Pass along your extras to friends who might appreciate them or find them useful.</span></li>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Here's a guide to get you started:</strong></p>

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<h1>Get Organized:</h1>
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 	<li>Create a Coupon List: Create sections by category: groceries, household items, personal care, etc.</li>
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<h1>Find Coupons:</h1>
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 	<li>Weekly Ad’s Newspaper: Many coupons are found in the junk mail pile. Look through ad’s that you receive weekly via paper mail and newspaper inserts.</li>
 	<li>Printable Coupons: Many websites and coupon apps offer printable coupons. Popular sites include Coupons.com, SmartSource.com, and RedPlum.com.</li>
 	<li>Mobile Apps: Utilize coupon apps like Ibotta, Rakuten, and Checkout 51 to find digital coupons and cashback offers.</li>
 	<li>Store Loyalty Programs: Sign up for store loyalty programs to receive exclusive coupons and discounts. I store these in the wallet app on my iPhone so I don’t have to carry physical cards with me.</li>
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