Instructions

Welcome to the Heather’s Hints Coupon Database!

Here you will find a complete listing of the coupons found in the weekly newspaper inserts and ALL YOU magazine, printable coupons from sites such as Coupons.com, SmartSource and RedPlum, and ecoupons from Cellfire and SavingStar.

There are many great features we’ve built into the database to make it easier to use and more useful for you. Let’s take a look at some of those to start, and be sure to refer to the FAQs section for answers to other common questions.

Expanded/Compressed View
The Coupon Database includes ten key pieces of information about every coupon: description, value, expiration date, source, brand, limitations, store (if it is a store coupon), category, product subcategory and blogging format.

However, we know that having all of that information on the screen at one time may make it hard on your eyes, so the database can switch between the default compressed view – which includes description, value, expiration date, source, limitations, store and blogging format – and the expanded view depending on your needs.

Search by Any Field
Make coupon match-ups easier by searching for coupons according to the store deals each week. Search any field using the search box at the top of the database and quickly find the coupons you’re looking for!

Sort by Column Header
Make your search results even more useful by sorting the results by any column header. Whether you’re looking for coupons that expire this week or those with the highest value, click on any header in the table to sort all of the data by that column.

Blogging Format
For bloggers who post coupon match-ups and deals on their own blogs, use the blogging format to simplify the process. Rather than having to write out a description of each coupon you refer to, simply copy and paste the blogging format right from the database for a complete description that includes value, product description, expiration date and source.

There are two ways to do this. You can simply click on the field and it will copy the HTML onto your clipboard so you can paste it into the post window using ctrl+v (be sure to be in HTML view). Or, you can click “Hide” to turn off the click-to-copy and highlight, copy and paste them manually.

Printing the Database
Use the Print button (located in the search box) to print a list of coupons.

Once you click the Print button, you will be taken to a printer-friendly version of the coupons you currently have filtered. We suggest that you set your printer on landscape orientation for the best results. Please note that this will not print the actual coupons, only the list of coupons in the search you performed.

FAQ

We’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions here to help you use the Heather’s Hints Coupon Database to its fullest potential. If you still have a question after reviewing these FAQs and the Instructions, please feel free to email Heather at heathershints@gmail.com for database support.

How do I get copies of the coupons in the database?
The source column lists the source for every coupon included in the database. Sources that start with SS, RP or P&G are found in weekly newspaper inserts. (Read more about the abbreviations used.) It’s important to remember that there can be regional differences, and you may not receive the same coupons or values listed. However, you can purchase additional copies of these coupons through insert or coupon clipping services.

Many of the coupons listed are internet printable coupons. To print these coupons, click on the link and follow the printing instructions on the site. Most of these sites using tracking cookies to limit the number of copies you’re able to print from each computer.

Finally, some coupons come from magazines or other mailers, as noted in the source field.

Do you have a list of categories you use to organize the coupons?
We sure do! Use the Advanced Search feature to filter by categories.  Here is the list we currently use:

• Baby/Children
• Baking/Spices
• Beauty Products/Cosmetics
• Beverages
• Breads/Rolls/Baked Goods
• Breakfast Foods
• Canned Goods
• Condiments/Dressings/Sauces/Dips
• Dairy
• Deli Meats/Cheeses
• Energy/Diet Foods
• Ethnic Foods
• Feminine Products
• Frozen Foods
• Health Foods
• Household
• Laundry
• Meal Kits
• Meats
• Miscellaneous
• Pantry
• Pasta/Rice
• Paper/Plastic
• Pet Care
• Pharmacy
• Produce
• Refrigerated
• Snacks/Desserts/Crackers/Candy
• Toiletries

Can I add my coupons to this Database?

You absolutely can!  See the page “Submit A Coupon” to add any coupon we have missed to this database!  While we a diligent about adding as many coupons as possible, there are so many out their and that have regional differences we are bound to miss some.  Help us out and add ones you find that we do not have listed!  So we do not have duplicates, please make a concerted effort thoroughly search the database before adding one.