Comments on: Coupon Myths: Busted {Part 3}

By: Mandi

Mandi — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:59:39 +0000

I just blogged about your myths busted series! Mandi .-= Mandi´s last blog ..Coupon Muths Busted! =-.

By: Mandi

Mandi — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:43:11 +0000

As a super busy mom to 4 (6 and under), homeschooler, church elder’s wife, owner of a hair bow website, and with a hubby who travels a lot for work I’ve got to find ways to get as much done as possible in a short amount of time. I started having our 6 1/2 year old clip coupons for me. I pay her a penny a piece (she generally clips over 100 at a time during the younger one’s naps) and she owes me 5 cents for each coupon she messes up. I just explained to her how important barcodes and expiration dates were and it was that simple. Now I can get more time in my shopping planning with less time spent on clipping coupons and she gets to add $$ to her American Girl Doll Jar!

Mandi

http://www.sugarsweetbowtique.com

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:51:12 +0000

I agree with you about not chasing every deal. When I started couponing about a year and a half ago I stressed about every sale and every deal. I got so upset if I forgot where a coupon was, of if I let a sale end without getting that "free" item. It was totally stressing me out. I am glad I have chilled out a bit now and realize the sale will come around again, to let some things go because family is more important, and to not let coupons be the only thing I do. I now make time for me to exercise and do other things, and I can still take a day during the week to go make my rounds and get some slamming deals. .-= Jen´s last blog ..Menu Plan Monday 9/21 – 9/27 =-.

By: Sharon W

Sharon W — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:56:35 +0000

My husband said the same thing when I really began to do what I like to call “extreme couponing”. He thought it was not worth a quarter here and there. Now he is convinced that it is helping us save money and I am beginning to get a good stockpile going. He even brags about my money saving now!

By: Myra

Myra — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:48:31 +0000

I completely agree that couponing is worth the time. Isn’t anything worth doing that way?

I’m excited to read your next post on this topic. My sister and I are teaching a community coupon class at our church in a couple weeks. I researched generic and bulk items vs. the brand name item bought with coupons. It’s astounding!

My sister also figured out that my mom saved over 26,000.00 by packing my Dad’s lunch each day instead of him eating out.

It’s the little things that add up! Thanks for all you do!
.-= Myra´s last blog ..Buggy Buddy Winner! =-.

By: Lana Chilton

Lana Chilton — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:15:33 +0000

Alyssa – I just found your website, and I am so happy I did! Like you – I am depending on the Lord daily to balance faith, family and frugality! And, like you, I seem to work couponing in to every conversation lately! It’s been a blessing to our family, and one of the tools that has been useful in allowing me to be at home with our son. I look forward to learning more from you soon!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:48:13 +0000

I started couponing about 6 months ago. I was very skeptical at first because I had tried using coupons before and not saved very much. I started with one store and went from there. I don’t buy things now unless I have a coupon for them and they are on sale. It has made a huge difference in our monthly budget. We are now paying off our credit cards and it feels great. With the little bit of time that I put aside each week to clip coupons and go through the ads it’s actually making my life easier. It’s a good feeling to know your bills are going to be paid on time and there is plenty of food in the house. I use to run out to the store daily to get stuff for dinner. That costs a fortune. Especially if you’re hungry. Blogs like Keeping the Kingdom First make it easy with the coupon match ups.
Last week I was in Walgreens the woman behind me asked me how much I saved. On that trip I had saved $40. She was blown away. I spend less now and bring home tons more. It’s great. Now I am able to share more which I love to do.

By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:24:15 +0000

I think the biggest myth is that you have to clip at all- I just file all of my coupon inserts by date ( I write the date on the front) in a 2 pocket folder. Then when I check the blogs and plan my weekly trips to CVS and GIant Eagle I only clip the coupons I need. It saves me a lot of time!

By: Becky (Nickels-n-Dimes)

Becky (Nickels-n-Dimes) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:20:22 +0000

Andrea....I AGREE! Once the stockpile is in place it's SO MUCH easier and takes much less time. Last minute (no plan) shopping is always more expensive! ALWAYS. .-= Becky (Nickels-n-Dimes)´s last blog ..NUT OVERLOAD – winners announced! =-.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:07:04 +0000

Steph---once you get that stockpile built up, it becomes easier. It is definitely the best way to save money. I used to think buying generic was cheaper too but I started couponing/sales/stockpiling and have found it is not so! I rarely pay over $1 a box for cereal and you rarely can even get generic for that price. Could you dedicate a little time on the weekend to plan or grocery shop? Because I used to do the last-minute shopping also and it's really expensive. .-= Andrea´s last blog ..Sears $10 off coupon code =-.