Category Archives: Coupons

Thrifty Thursday: The best deal on paper towels

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jamie Butow

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 →

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5 tips to start saving (Contest link!)

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Jamie Butow

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

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The Scoop on Swag Bucks

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Jamie Butow

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 →

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Families tighten belts as food prices soar

Posted on October 31, 2011 by BakersfieldMom

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 →

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Spent $4.45, saved $25.95!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jamie Butow

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

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63 percent grocery savings: How I did it

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Jamie Butow

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

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Herding Squirrels: Save it, sister

Posted on September 30, 2011 by BakersfieldMom

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 →

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A funny thing happened to me while couponing …

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Jamie Butow

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 →

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Adventures in couponing: Another great stock-up

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jamie Butow

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 →

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Bulk Buying: My Solution To Torn Plastic Bags

Posted on August 26, 2011 by SaveAtHomeMommy

So are you a bulk buyer? Some people think it’s gross, some find it a time to taste test their favorite candy, others find it a way of life. From flour to cereal, dog food to candy, pasta to spices, … Continue reading →

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