Article: One good idea is to use a website like The Grocery Game. This site will list the sales flyers for your favorite stores. When you see an item in the flyer, and you know you have a coupon for that item, then it's time to save yourself some money. Otherwise, you can do the research yourself. Try 1 of these methods: Use baseball cardholders inside a 3-ring binder to make your coupons easy to reach. Then, use divider tabs to split your coupons into sections by product, by store or by another method that makes sense to you. Use an alphabetically organized accordion file. Place your coupons in order by product name. Sort through each pocket weekly and put soon-to-expire coupons at the front of the pocket so you don't forget to use them. If you can't be bothered cutting out the coupons to insert into separate card slots in a binder, simply hole punch the page and attach a pair of small scissors (such as a child's safety pair) by a string to the binder. That way, you can cut out the coupon as you find the product. You can do this on an Excel spreadsheet. As you walk around, you can place the relevant coupon into a small envelope sitting in your bag or in the cart, in readiness to hand over all coupons for items you found to the cashier. As you use coupons, mark them off your list with a pen or pencil. When you get home, delete them from your spreadsheet. If your store is selling cereal in a "Buy 2, Get the 3rd Free" promotion, and you have a coupon for the same cereal, then get as much cereal as you can under the terms of the deal. Watch the language on the sale flyer to make sure the store has a reasonable limit on the amount of items that you can buy under the promotion. Avoid buying perishable items in bulk. For example, don't stockpile dairy or produce. At home, shop from your stash. If you don't know what to cook for dinner, then choose an item from your bulk purchases to avoid ordering takeout or running to the store for something you can live without. If you have manufacturer's coupons and store coupons, then combine them to get even more money off your purchase. If your store will let you place a bulk order for the items listed on your coupon, then don't be afraid to ask. Extreme coupon transactions take time, and other customers will feel impatient if you hold up the line with your coupons. Also, cashiers can become frustrated with many coupons because of not only transaction length but also confusion about store policies. You need to go at a time the store isn't too busy to minimize conflict. Extreme coupon transactions require clear communication. If your children are running wild or trying to talk to you while you're interacting with the cashier, then you won't be able to concentrate on what you're doing. Find a babysitter for your early extreme coupon adventures. You may have to go with a brand that isn't your tried and true choice to get a deal. As long as the difference in taste and quality is negligible, the savings will be worth it. This is simply a safeguard against cashiers who aren't aware of store policies themselves and don't really want to have to deal with your extreme coupling. It is far easier to say "we don't accept that" than to go to the effort of ringing it all through, so be prepared to politely but firmly clarify the appropriateness of your coupon actions by pointing out the store policy. You will often find the policy online; if not, ask the store manager for a copy. Stick to these good practices: Be considerate to your cashier and to the people lined up behind you. Never photocopy coupons. Some stores will no longer accept coupons that even appear to be photocopied. Avoid hoarding. Items usually go on sale on a 6 to 8 week cycle. Stock up on enough to take you through the sales cycle and no more. Don't become a person who stacks cases of toothpaste under your bed. Don't commit fraud. Avoid using coupons for items other than the item printed on the paper. Also, never alter existing coupons or print off counterfeits.
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Wait for a good sale. Organize your coupons. Write or print out a list of your current coupons. Purchase multiple items. Stack your coupons. Order items that are sold out. Go during off-peak hours. Leave your kids at home. Be open to various brands. Know the store's policy and have a copy of it with you. Use appropriate coupon etiquette.
Article: Try to go to group activities where you can be around people who share your interests. Shared interests give you an automatic connection to the other people you are around. You will not have to worry so much about what to talk about. Also accept invites from friends to go different places whether you are excited about the event or not. Once you are there, you may find that you are actually having a good time. Group activities you can try include school clubs, sports teams, or volunteer activities in your community. It could be tempting to show up late to an event so that you can just blend in to the crowd. However, this will actually work against you. Arrive early to give yourself time to adjust to the surroundings and get more comfortable. If you know the person who is hosting the event, ask if they need any help setting up. You will feel more comfortable because you have something to do. By the time the crowd comes in, you will already feel comfortable. For example, if the party starts at 7:00 pm, get there at 6:45 pm. You may get overwhelmed or drained when you are socializing with others. This is completely normal. If possible, set a time limit for how long you will stay. Maybe you plan to go to the party for an hour and interact with people. If you are not able to leave, try to get 10-15 minutes of alone time in a bathroom or a quiet area. You will feel refreshed after being by yourself.
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Attend group activities. Arrive early. Take a break.
Article: Nudes, pale pinks, and shades similar to your skin tone will actually make your lips look larger. Darker shades can flatten your lips and make them look smaller. If you can, pick lipsticks and glosses that claim to be "hydrating." Keeping your lips moisturized and hydrated is a huge part of helping them look big. Dry lips get wrinkled and look smaller.
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Opt for lighter colored lipsticks to make your lips appear bigger.