Many years I was a divorced Mom and I really had to make the dollars count. Local stores would save Sunday Local News Papers that did not sell for me. I could save all the coupons I needed and also Trade the excess with others. Another must have item is The Book Tightwad Gazette. This book is filled With family budget ideas,make at home gifts, recipies shopping tips etc. I have found to be an excellent source for books, coupons, and lots of other of lifes little have to have items.