Kroger Triple Coupons This Weekend!

My bloggy friend Kristin just commented letting me know that our local Kroger stores are tripling coupons up to $.50 this weekend. Yay!

I plan my triple coupon trips using these steps:

1. First, I start a word processing document on my computer. I type faster than I write, so you could replace this step with paper and pencil. It's just easier for me to type.


2. I flip through my coupon binder and note all of the coupons I have that are valued at $.50 and less. I kind of know my prices now, so I know which ones will make a good deal when tripled.


3. I add the coupon to my word processing list, along with the value and how many coupons I have for each item.
   Example: Betty Crocker Warm Delights - $.50 ($1.50) - 3
   Notice that I also note what the tripled value will be. It's kind of a no-brainer when it's a $.50 coupon, but when I'm in hunting mode at the store, I don't want to be mentally tripling $.45 to see if it makes a good deal.
   
   Note: I do NOT take the coupons out of my binder at this time. I may find that it's not a great deal, even with my coupon. Then I would just have to put away a bunch of coupons. It's more efficient to take my list and my binder shopping and pull coupons as needed.
   
   


4. I then cut and paste to rearrange my list according to the layout of my Kroger store. This makes the shopping much faster!


5. I take my list and my binder to Kroger. I try to do trips like this without Emma, but she has gone with me in the past. I make sure that I have something to entertain her, and I try to go when I'm not in a hurry or a bad mood.


6. I go right down through my list and check prices, buying only what we need or what is free/almost-free.


7. As I find items that I'm going to buy, I get the coupons out of my binder. I place them in an envelope that I have just for that trip's coupons. That way, when I get to the register, I'm armed with my coupons. I don't have to sort through them; they're ready to go.

I hope that helps if you ever have a triple coupon event like this! I've also used this method with the Kmart super double coupon events. Do you have any other tips that you use?