Chances are if you’ve been around the couponing world for awhile you’ve watched a huge revolution.  We’ve gone from clipping out a few items in Sunday’s paper to coupon extremes–people hoarding 64 mustards in their stockpile just because it was a good price, and they don’t even eat mustard!  But if you’re like me, you’re just trying to save a little money and stretch that dollar a little bit further for your family.

We’ve gone from the day that a Smart Phone was one that didn’t tangle your legs up in the cord when you walked, to high-tech mobile devices.  These mobile devices seem to be the next wave of couponing.   With this is mind I’d like to tell you a little about apps like Ibotta.  This is a FREE app you can download to your mobile device.  It’s easy to use and get you get cash back in your PayPal account, or you can donate your savings to any school of your choosing.    You search the “offers” they have up that will award you cash value.  You purchase the item specified.  You take a picture of your receipt showing your purchase.  You upload the receipt to Ibotta and within 24 hours they issue you PayPal credit or donate to the school of your choice.  It’s that simple.

Currently, you can use this app together with printable coupons for even more savings!  You will need a mobile device to use.  If you’d like to sign up for FREE, just head over here and take a look.  I can’t help but think apps like these are going to be the wave of couponing future.