Following are some basic, and some not-so-basic, clipping tips:

	Look for coupons in the Sunday newspaper, coupon books, in magazines, in your mailbox, at the grocery store shelf, on the Internet and with your cash register receipts.
	Keep those scissors nearby as you go through the newspaper, so you can clip as you go.
	Call manufacturers' 800 numbers (often found on the packages of your favorite products) to request coupons. Up to 35% of manufacturers only send coupons upon request.
	Use a coupon organizer to sort coupons and keep it with you at all times (for those "unplanned" shopping trips).
	Organize your coupons in the order that you shop the store for quicker savings trips.
	Make coupon-clipping and clicking a family affair--it's a great math, budgeting and savings lesson for the kids. You can involve them in the process and let them 'earn' the coupon savings in lieu of an allowance.
	Plan an evening out using coupons for restaurants, movies or special events.
	Use coupons with shorter expiration dates first to stock up on necessary items.
	Plan your families' menu using coupons or, save money and gas by “ordering-in” for a meal and using a pizza or other delivery-style restaurant coupon.
	Shop on double or triple coupon days and use manufacturers' rebates to realize additional savings.
	Plan your entire family vacation, including transportation, hotels, dining and entertainment using coupons.
	Use coupons in conjunction with loyalty/frequent shopper cards from your local retailers.
	Register on rewards and coupon program web sites to access exclusive “members-only” coupons.
	Maximize savings by using retailer coupons during big event sales (i.e. Back-to-School, Holiday, and Seasonal).
	Use coupons to purchase products as a charitable donation for your local food pantry or put the savings toward another favorite charity.