Category Archives: Coupons
I am NOT a hoarder! I just miscalulated
I coupon. Judge away, I’ll wait. I clip and print and organize and save a ton. I am no where close to being an “extreme couponer” like they show on the TV show. For starters, stores here in California don’t … Continue reading
Thrifty Thursday: The best deal on paper towels
Am I a coupon nerd for reading this blog with total fascination?! Whatever, I’ll take that title! One of the things I quickly found out when I started couponing, is that buying paper goods at bulk stores is not always … Continue reading
5 tips to start saving (Contest link!)
When I have an awesome shopping trip and post about the savings on Facebook, the comment I most often get from my friends is, “Teach me!” Followed by, “How do you have the time to do it?” Tweet
The Scoop on Swag Bucks
You may have seen the web site Swag Bucks mentioned on any number of deal sites out there. People are always hunting for Swag Bucks. A while back, I decided to take some time and figure out what Swag Bucks … Continue reading
Families tighten belts as food prices soar
By Katy Moeller, McClatchy Newspapers Sarah Nokleby of Boise, Idaho, used to be able to feed her family, including five kids, for $150 a week. “These days, it’s $200 minimum,” she said last week. “I’ve been complaining to my husband about … Continue reading
Spent $4.45, saved $25.95!
There weren’t a ton of great deals this past week I took advantage of, but there were a few. Remember, you have to stack coupons with sales to get the best deals! Tweet
63 percent grocery savings: How I did it
I got a note from couponer Brenda on my Facebook page, asking about groups in Bakersfield where the art of couponing is taught. Wonderful timing since I just saved 63 percent on my grocery bill tonight! (Happy dance!) Tweet
Herding Squirrels: Save it, sister
Recently I participated on panel at the Central Valley Women’s Conference that was focused on surviving in this economy. Being experts only in our own tiny lives, we panelists could only speak to our individual triumphs in clamoring through a … Continue reading
A funny thing happened to me while couponing …
Yesterday I stopped by Rite-Aid to take advantage of their 2 for $10 sale on Children’s Triaminic. This isn’t the best sale on this product, but I had $1 off coupons expiring soon and well, cold season is just around … Continue reading
Adventures in couponing: Another great stock-up
As I’ve been at this about two months now, I’m getting to the point where I don’t have to shop each week because I now have a decent stockpile established. Don’t get me wrong, I still have to run in … Continue reading