Birmingham, AL (WIAT) - Coupon mania is sweeping the country as families look for ways to cut their food budgets. Watch our special report to see how to get started. Bargain Mom Christie Dedman with the Birmingham News is a local coupon expert. She recommends several websites to help you get started.

Websites to print coupons:
(all free)
 www.coupons.com <http://www.coupons.com>
www.smartsource.com <http://www.smartsource.com>
www.redplum.com <http://www.redplum.com>
www.couponnetwork.com <http://www.couponnetwork.com>
 
To look for coupons for the items that you find on sale, access a coupon database.One of Christie's favorites is free and can be found at www.hotcouponworld.com <http://www.hotcouponworld.com>
 
Another site she recommends for shoppers whether they are going to a big box store or a grocery store:
www.couponmom.com <http://www.couponmom.com>

It's free, just register an email and select the stores you want to shop and she will  send you the weekly deals paired with the coupons you'll find in the inserts each Sunday.
 
Christie Dedman's websites:

www.al.com/shopping <http://www.al.com/shopping>
 
www.facebook.com/birminghambargainmom <http://www.facebook.com/birminghambargainmom>

She is also available to answer questions.

Http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom/index.html