NEW: Coupon Class Saturday, June 15, 2013
LEARN HOW TO SAVE ON GROCERIES
Meet the Centsible Saver: Amy Dunn!
- Learn how to effectively use coupons and SAVE ON YOUR GROCERY BILL
- Find out how to combine COUPONS and REBATES with store sales to save the most $$
- Master household budgeting and meal planning techniques to SAVE YOU MONEY
Class Description
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Amy will lead a three-part seminar:
- Part 1: How to Save on your Grocery Bill
Whether you are new to couponing or experienced, you'll learn the best ways to get and organize coupons and shop weekly sales. - Part 2: Go Advanced
Get the latest information on the drugstore rewards programs, how to use digital coupons to your advantage and how to save money on meats and produce using rebates. - Part 3: Maximize your savings
Learn to trim your weekly grocery budget even more by meal planning, batch-cooking and living a more frugal lifestyle. Recipes, worksheets and tips to get you started.
Amy Dunn, a journalist for 15 years and frugal for life, is always on the hunt for a good deal. She clips coupons, shops at thrift stores and makes her own laundry detergent. She and her husband pinch their pennies in Apex, where they have lived since 1993. Amy is now blogging for The N&O as the Centsible Saver and will show you how to spend less and save more!
Where and When:
The News & Observer
215 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
Saturday, June 15, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Admission $10 when paid on or before Monday, June 3.
Admission $15 after June 3, if seats still available.
Prepaid advance registration required.
Admission is non-refundable, no exceptions.
Schedule
| 8:30-9:00 AM: | Check-in Check-in to receive a goodie bag and enjoy coffee and pastries before the program begins sharply at 9:00 AM. Food Bank donations will also be accepted. Sorry, tickets will not be sold at the door. Only pre-paid registered attendees will be checked in for admittance. |
McDaniels Conference Room |
| 9:00-10 AM: | Part 1 - Saving on your Grocery Bill Program begins sharply at 9 AM. |
McDaniels Conference Room |
| 10:00-10:15 AM: | Break | |
| 10:15-11:15 AM | Part 2 - Go Advanced with Rebates | McDaniels Conference Room |
| 11:15-11:45 AM: | Part 3 - Meal Planning | McDaniels Conference Room |
| 11:45-12:00 PM: | Drawings for Door Prizes! Each attendee will receive their ticket for entry in the drawings at check-in. If you would like to make a donation to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, you'll earn an extra ticket to double your chance of winning! |
McDaniels Conference Room |
Parking
We invite you to park for free in The News & Observer's employee parking deck. The entrance is located one block behind the front entrance to The News & Observer on Salisbury Street, between W. Martin and W. Hargett Streets. Look for the N&O Special Event parking sign on Salisbury Street!
View map
Driving Directions
View map to The News & Observer here
Registration
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Items Most Needed:
- Canned Meals: Stews, Soups, Tuna, Ravioli, etc. (Pop-top cans a plus!)
- Peanut Butter
- Cereal
- Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Rice, Pasta and Dried Beans
- Hygiene Items: Toothpaste, Shaving Items, Soap, etc.
- Infant Products: Diapers, Wipes, Formula, Infant Cereal
(Please - No loose glass and plastic jars of baby food as they will have to be discarded due to health regulations) - Paper Products: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, etc. Please, NO GLASS.
Food Bank Donations
We will be accepting canned and dried food donations for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. All those who donate will receive a bonus ticket for an extra entry into the drawings for door prizes at the end of the class. Only one bonus ticket per person.