The hottest online coupons? Find out where they are

Online coupons are a great way to save money on everything from big ticket items like flat-screens and vacations to everyday expenses like groceries and baby deals of the day.

But with so many coupon sites and so little time you may be looking for the inside scoop on what's newest, hottest and most useful in the world of online coupons. Here's a peek at some of the best of the Internet:

Newest - Parents Deals is part of Parents.com, the online home of Parents and American Baby magazines. If you're looking for kid and baby deals of the day, this is the coupon site for you. The Parents.com team hand-picks the merchants featured. Sign up for membership and you'll receive offers for coupons and vouchers via email.

Most useful - RedPlum.com is from the same people who publish the RedPlum coupon insert you find in your Sunday newspaper or mailbox each week. The website offers RedPlum printable coupons for groceries, drug store items, restaurants and services.

The manliest - Women aren't the only ones clipping coupons and looking for deals of the day. Leading men's digital lifestyle publication Thrillist has launched Thrillist Rewards. Guys can sign up to receive emails offering discounts on custom experiences in their city.

Don't overlook sites that have been around for a while or that seem to fit a smaller niche; they have their advantages:

Old reliable - Coupons.com has probably been around the longest, and it's a great place to find printable coupons on everything from groceries and health and beauty items, to office supplies, automotive items and home entertainment.

Most local - Scoutmob.com is another email based coupon site, but this one focuses on local markets. Residents (or visitors) of Boston, New York, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nashville, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Springfield, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles can sign up to receive free coupons for restaurants and merchants in those cities.

Online only - DealPulp.com offers one deal a day every day during the week, and one deal throughout the weekend. Coupons are redeemable only online, but are available nationwide and cover everything from home decor and clothing to flowers and charitable contributions.

With so many coupon sites online, it would be virtually impossible to create a complete guide to online coupons. But with a few mouse clicks and some creative searching, you'll be sure to find your own favorites to add to this starter list.