When I first started couponing, I was frustrated after forgetting a coupon at home and I found out that if you forget a coupon you can bring it back to the store with your receipt.

The above picture is my receipt after a “quick” shopping trip for a few things I needed. “Quick” meaning last minute, no coupons, spending more money. However, I was a lot happier when I got home and realized I had a couple coupons for the items I had already bought. I was able to bring them back to Publix and get some money back. The store will redeem the coupons and get it’s money back. Win, Win!

Now I always keep an eye out for coupons for I items I have recently bought. Think of it like a price guarantee where you can bring your receipt back if an item goes on sale. Stores do this all the time.