Each week you open the Sunday paper and see those colorful supplements full of money saving coupons for products ranging from diapers to hair care, but it seems like so much work for such little savings. Is it worth it to pull out the scissors and get to clipping?

While a quarter savings here and fifty-cents savings there doesn’t seem like much at first, these savings can add up quick. When you combine coupons with weekly sales at your local supermarket, you can really save a lot. Sale circulars for each supermarket are published once a week, usually on Wednesdays.

Some grocery stores double coupon values and some even triple them! These offers may not be available everyday, but only once a week. It is good to check around with your local grocery stores to find out if such bonuses are offered. 

Sometimes coupons for free products are offered in the paper. Nowadays it is not easy to come across anything free, so this is an extra nice treat. Experienced coupon clippers enjoy saving up to 85% off their weekly grocery bill. The average total of coupons in the Sunday paper is $350 of savings. Add these savings to coupons available online on websites like Smartsource or CoolSavings and you can easily save hundreds of dollars each month.

It doesn’t take as much time as you might think to get organized to save. Purchase an expandable file to organize your coupons in, so they are convenient and ready to use. You can pick these up at a dollar or discount store. Set aside about a half an hour each week to clip the coupons and organize them. When the supermarket sale circulars come out each week, devote another 15-30 minutes to pair up your coupons with items on sale and make a shopping list for greater savings. It’s really easier than you think and money you save is a great return on a small investment of time.