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Saturday, November 9
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
- HOLIDAY TIPS AND TRICKS to save you even more!
Class Description
- 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 with an emphasis on holiday savings tips. Recipes, worksheets and ideas 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, November 9, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Admission $15 while seats 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 - The Basics: 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: The Drugstores, Rebates and Digital Coupons | McDaniels Conference Room |
| 11:15-11:45 AM: | Part 3 - Meal Planning/Frugal Living/Holiday Tips and Tricks | McDaniels Conference Room |
| 11:45-12:00 PM: | Drawings for Door Prizes: 3 Chances to Win!
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McDaniels Conference Room |
FREE Parking
We invite you to park for free in The News & Observer's employee parking deck at 214 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601. The entrance to the parking deck is located one block directly behind The News & Observer's main entrance, between W. Martin and W. Hargett Streets. Look for the N&O Special Event parking sign on Salisbury Street!
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Driving Directions
View map to The News & Observer here
Registration
Click HERE to register!- 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.
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.