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April Newsletter For AFullCup.com Members!

Store Deals:

CVS
Rite Aid
Walgreens
Food Lion
King Soopers
Cub Foods
Kroger

Albertsons
Harris Teeter
Meijer
K-Mart
Target
Walmart

Spring is in the air, AFC'ers! If you're deep in the throes of spring cleaning or starting to spruce up your outdoors after the winter season, AFC offers great savings, shopping scenarios, and a database of available coupons to help you celebrate spring frugally! So, take some time out of your busy schedule to stop by our forums today. We'll see you on the boards!

What's on Sale this Month?
Hippity, hoppity Easter's on its way! And with this holiday comes lots of great sales this month! Look for low prices and coupons on items such as ham, eggs, spices, baking mixes, butter, and coconut. After you've stocked up on staples for those family Easter get-togethers, don't forget to hit the stores on April 9th for the after-holiday clearance! Keep an eye out for plastic eggs, candy, and all sorts of snacks and paper goods that have spring themed packaging. As Earth Day approaches on April 12th, you can expect to see special store promotions on many "green" items, such as reusable totes, organic foods, and recycled goods. Last but not least, the warmer weather means that many yummy produce goods are coming into season. This month's crop includes: asparagus, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, mushrooms, onions, peas, and rhubarb. Be sure to get some of these delicious fruits and vegetables while they are at their best prices and freshness.

Happy Couponing,
The AFC Administrators

Recipe Round-Up:
Looking for some new dinner ideas? Need some tips on how to use all of those items you purchased on sale at the grocery store last month? Check out some of the awesome recipes our members are sharing in Cook's Corner. From desserts to main dishes, soups to appetizers, there's plenty of creative ideas for using your stockpile to create a delicious meal! Here's a few of our recent favorites:

Easy Beef Enchiladas

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chocolate Fillers

Don't Miss This! Threads You Should Read:
Here's what our members are talking about this month! Make sure you check out these interesting threads!

Easter Basket & Candy Deals at Target~ great deals on items to fill your children's baskets this Easter and to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Price Comparisons on Toilet Paper~ learn more about the square footage of different brands and package sizes of toilet paper to help you find the best deal.

New Guidelines for the My At Home Business Forum~ if you're a distributor for an at home party company, like Tupperware or Scentsy, then you'll want to check out these guidelines for sharing you're business at AFC.

And as always, don't forget to check out Hot Deals for a great, quick look at some of the best deals and hottest coupons available. So, be sure to check there daily to see what's new!

Frequently Asked Questions
Learning how to coupon and navigating a forum-based community can be challenging! And even if you're a long-standing member, sometimes AFC features and forums can change. To help everyone keep on top of how to do things, we'll be featuring a frequently asked question here each month. Check out this month's question, and if you need a question answered, post in the appropriate Cry For Help forum for help!

Question of the Month:
What should I do if I don't receive my end of a trade?
If you trade coupons with someone and don't receive your end within a reasonable amount of time, you should first contact the other member and explain your concerns. Please realize that sometimes issues occur with the mail, and if the member wishes to make things right, you should allow them to do so. If you do not hear from the member after contacting them twice, you may proceed by leaving a negative rating. It is very important that you leave appropriate feedback, because this helps the team track trading issues and take further action if a pattern emerges. If the other member makes up the trade or it is received later, the feedback can be changed to a neutral or positive rating. Please review these important tips for preventing bad trades to make your trading experiences at AFC as safe and positive as possible!

Member Tidbits

You Won What??
bidahune won a $100 gift card from Famous Footwear. skbrush won a gym bag from the Coke March Madness contest.

The Stork Has Visited or Soon Will Be...
Congratulations to BigShirley on the birth of her second son, Daniel, on March 6th.

Wedding Bells Are Ringing...
Best wishes to msvidkiller13, on her recent engagement!

In Other News...
Congratulations to AlliHoov, who recently purchased a home!

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Member Spotlight

Congratulations to cpht, the winner of our Awesome AFC'er award this month! Here's what she had to say about AFC:

1. Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a full time stay at home mom, with a part-time job outside of the home. My DH and I went on our first date in May of '91 and have been inseparable ever since. We have a beautiful DD (10), that we homeschool. I love to crochet, read, and strive to keep our home a haven.

2. What is your favorite feature of AFC and why?
While I joined AFC for all the couponing knowledge and deals, I am astounded at how much more it has enriched my life. AFC taught me all I know about couponing and saving money, but I love all the different forums that share our interests besides just couponing. I have made so many friends here, and just love the tips, encouragement, and support we all share with each other.

3. How do you get coupons and how do you keep them organized?
I purchase a double paper each week for two sets of coupons, and get extras from family members who don't use their coupons. I organize my coupons by clipping and keeping them in baseball card holders in a binder. I use dividers and file my coupons alphabetically. I just seem to be able to find what I'm looking for better that way rather then sorting by category.

4. Tell us about you favorite store to shop and/or your favorite item to stockpile.
Well, before AFC, I felt like I could only shop at Walmart for the best prices. Now, I know I can shop CVS for great HBA deals, Publix for fantastic B1G1 deals, and Aldi for most of the things that I don't have a coupon for.

Hmmm....favorite item to stockpile? That's hard to pin down, but I would have to say peanut butter or Knorr Rice sides.....then, just about anything free.

5. What advice do you have for someone new to couponing? What tips can you share for someone new to AFC?
If you are just starting out with couponing, my advice would be first to read, read, read. The forums here are chock full of great tips and friendly people who are willing to help! Secondly, don't be afraid to ask questions. This is a great group of folks here, and I'm sure that you will get more than answers and advice then you could imagine just by asking.

If you are new to AFC, I recommend stopping by the Welcome Mat. There's a fantastically, friendly Welcome Wagon crew ready and waiting to become your AFC buddy and help you with any questions you may have about couponing or navigating through AFC.

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