Tuesday Tips: CVS vs. Walgreens
I often have people, particularly those who are just getting started using coupons, ask me which is “better” – CVS or Walgreens? The answer, at least for me, isn’t very easy or cut and dried, so I...
View ArticleTip of the Day Tuesday: Where can I donate unused OTC medicines?
Are you finding that your stockpile over over the counter medications is a bit out of control lately thanks to deals where you got them for free or close to free? Do you find yourself handing them...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: Ethical coupon usage
Tomorrow we’ll see another episode of TLC’s “Extreme Couponers.” After the episode last week, there have been numerous allegations that one of the couponers that was featured on the episode has used...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: So you want to be an extreme couponer?
Many of you have been watching Extreme Couponing on TLC and I’ve seen many people make comments such as “I want a stockpile like that” or “I want to be able to use coupons like that. There are a few...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: What is a catalina coupon?
I often refer to ‘catalina coupons’ in my weekly grocery match-ups. If you’re new to couponing (or even if you’ve been around for awhile) you may be wondering what in the world I’m talking about!...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: The Power of a Raincheck!
Last week, I wrote a post and asked the question: Is TLC’s Extreme Couponing ruining it for legit couponers? Many people responded that their stores were cracking down on coupon usage, but the next...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: What is “stacking” and “overage”?
If you’re new to using coupons, you may be confused by terms such as “stacking” and “overage” that more seasoned couponers throw out! Stacking refers to using a store coupon and a manufacturer’s...
View ArticleTuesday Tips: Five ways to cut your grocery budget!
Every week, I get e-mails from people who need to cut their grocery budget – FAST! I wish I had a super quick fix, but I don’t. Here are some things that have worked for me and I’m hoping they will...
View ArticleCouponing A to Z: The ads!
For the next few weeks, I’ll be featuring a few posts each week as a part of a series called “Couponing A to Z” which will hopefully give you tips to get started with couponing! Today, we’re starting...
View ArticleCouponing A to Z: Budgeting for Bargains!
For the next few weeks, I’ll be featuring a few posts each week as a part of a series called “Couponing A to Z” which will hopefully give you tips to get started with couponing! Last week, we talked...
View ArticleCouponing A to Z: Are Coupon Clipping Services “worth it”?
In my weekly match-up posts, I frequently reference coupon clipping services. I have had several people ask me about why I “pay money” to buy coupons. To them, it seems counterproductive. I can...
View ArticleCoupon Trips Gone Wrong: What to do!
Yesterday I posted about Why TLC’s Extreme Couponing is Ruining it for Couponers. One of the things I have noticed since Extreme Couponing began airing is that it is becoming harder and harder to...
View ArticleSix Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy!
I think my kids ended up with more Halloween candy this year than they have any other year and I’m ready to get rid of it already! No matter where we hide it, my five year old seems to be able to...
View ArticleA Word about E-mail accounts…
I post a lot of online deals and offers and many of those deals require an e-mail address. I have had a few people express concerns about possible hacking, and so I wanted to address that. 1. I...
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