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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
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 Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 09:59:25 AM
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I used to use coupons all the time, somehow over the years I lost interest, however I recently found a website that has rekindled my desire: www.krazycouponlady.blogspot.com . These ladies started here in Idaho, however they have a national following now. Tonight I go to their coupon class. There is so much more to couponing and saving more money than I ever imagined.
Kim
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 10:05:37 AM
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I use some, but I know there are more ways that I could be saving. I see these gals walking around the stores with sports card binders full of coupons, in these plastic sheets. What am I missing???? Seems like a bit of a hassle to me (trying to cart that around with a 4 month old and all her duds) but I guess these folks really save money.
I don't eat all that stuff that coupons cater to, though.
I checked out their site, and it looks really interesting, but there's a whole lot of reading and stuff that I just don't have time to do (guess that's why I just clip a few here and there :))
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 8:17:16 PM
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You bet I do but only for things that I would normally buy or want to try.
Tammyb |
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
890 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 9:13:48 PM
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I use them, but only for stuff I would normally buy, and also to get good deals to donate to our food shelf. However, on that end, I try to buy stuff that is nutritious and needed versus the salt laden junk in a box.
I usually only save around ten-twenty bucks per trip, but that is better than nothing.
I read moneysavingmom.com and have really saved a lot thru her suggestions.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
Edited by - kissmekate on Jun 18 2009 9:15:51 PM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 9:39:56 PM
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I used them when I go "big shopping" every 2 weeks..but only for things I would buy otherwise. They are especially good for when you buy pet food, paper goods and things like shampoo, and cleaners.I don't buy alot of the snack things, prepared foods and cereals that there are so many coupons for, but always manage to save at least $10-15 each shopping trip...and I am happy to save THAT. Some things I won't buy UNLESS I have a coupon. There are alot of things I wouldnt' buy even if they were nearly free..haha.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jun 18 2009 : 10:26:48 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Tammyb
You bet I do but only for things that I would normally buy or want to try.
Tammyb
Me too Tammy! Otherwise you don't safe money but spend more, lol. So only using the coupons I need. I sometimes go to a FOR FREE Dutch website, where you can ask for trial size things. I mostly do that for a new tea, or soups etc. OR for cat food, lol. Next week or so I will be receiving some free cat food for Pinky YAY!!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Jun 19 2009 : 04:17:32 AM
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i agree...it's only a bargain if it is a coupon for something you would use
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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