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Across the Fence:  Extreme Couponing?  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - May 25 2011 : 6:46:14 PM
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Has anyone else seen this show?
On one hand it blows me away and I am really tempted to throw myself into couponing with gusto- but on the other hand it looks like a lot of what is bought is processed food and we don't eat a lot of that in our house and now with my new sensitivity to chemicals I can't imagine stocking our cupboards with it.
What do you ladies think?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 25 2011 : 7:01:35 PM
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Alee, my sentiments exactly..I have started to look at coupons, but so far, the only ones I am clipping are for condiments, batteries & razors
I do not eat processed foods..period.
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Megan
Wisconsin
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Posted - May 25 2011 : 8:17:25 PM
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Alee, I'm a little addicted to this show... But like you and Lisa, I agree that most of the foods they purchase are not very healthy, and it seems to consume their lives. They all say they do it for their family, but what time do they spend with family when they're always clipping coupons! I do think that it's cool when they have overages and they can then buy their produce, meat, etc. with that, but otherwise, it's all junk food!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - May 25 2011 : 9:23:07 PM
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I finally watched it on the tivo today.... It sounds good in theory, but like most of you, I just don't buy that much processed food anymore.
I had to whip up a thing of Mayo today because we ran out and I wanted tuna for lunch. We decided last year that we would no longer buy canned veges, so I bottle everything we use. That cut down our food budget right there!
I plan to try a little harder to watch for coupons, but I already buy in bulk and do the sales. Besides, none of our local grocery stores offer double coupon day that I know of. It's interesting, but I think I'd rather spend that 40+ hours a week sewing, gardening, or being with family. =)
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 25 2011 : 9:39:18 PM
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I am glad I am not the only one! I mean- it's a great concept and I think it is great for the people who can work the system and make it work for them. Maybe if I can get my hands on some organic coupons! ;)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - May 27 2011 : 06:49:13 AM
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I agree. I stopped using coupons many years ago, we do not eat many processed foods and when was the last time you saw a coupon for organic apples? I do not watch the show because we only have what is available on anntena tv, but I have heard about it. If people would put that much effort into growing and preparing their own food we would be a much healthier nation!
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
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Posted - May 27 2011 : 6:56:58 PM
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I look at the coupon section in our Sunday newspaper and I really don't find much to use them on. My husband always wonders why you never see fruits and veggies listed on the coupons or things that really are good for you to eat and like Alee stated not processed?
I eat some bad things but not many. I'm waiting for our farmers market to start back up this summer. 
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 28 2011 : 07:32:35 AM
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This shows woman saving tons of money but they spend a huge amount of time looking for coupons for items that are not .... shall I say real food ! I have always used coupons but never to the extreme. I buy household and personal items with coupons but it is more difficult when it comes to food. We just don't eat processed food stuff. Although I can find and do use coupons for things like Kashi, Muir Glenn, ect. There are plenty of organic coupons out there. And my extended food pantry looks pretty good between the garden produce and the store bought ... but I would rather spend my energy on my family, garden, sewing or reading.
Tammyb
Live to leave a legacy
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SusanScarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - May 28 2011 : 07:53:27 AM
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| I agree. But I do use coupons for shampoo, razors, etc. I combine the coupons with the CVS/Walgreens extra bucks/register rewards program and thus get them almost free. That leaves me more money to buy the type of groceries we like. |
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