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Are You Embarrassed by Using Coupons

Have you ever been embarrassed when someone finds out that you use coupons? I used to be very proud of the fact that I put in the effort to save money. I would, ahem, brag about my savings, or at least show them to others in my enthusiastic efforts to get them to convert to couponing. Now lately, though, I tend to be a little embarrassed. For one, there has been a lot of bad press about couponers, thanks to the extreme couponing show. There has been a lot of lumping every couponer into “crazy.” Not all of use have … Continue reading →

The Importance of Cash in an Emergency Kit

Why do you need cash in your emergency kit, and how much should you have available? Where should that cash be stored? These are all questions that should be answered if you want to be prepared. In an emergency situation, cash can come in handy if there is no access to electronic transactions and you need supplies. In most emergencies, you will probably not need cash, since either stores will be closed or inaccessible. There are some instance where having cash would be invaluable. You might need cash for tolls or campground fees if you need to evacuate to another … Continue reading →

Practicing Conscious Spending

When you are always aware of what you are spending and how you are spending, you’ll save money every time. Whether you seem to always be heading out to the mall, or you can’t resist creating a wall of canned goods while extreme couponing, consider reviewing a checklist of questions that will reveal the real answers behind your shopping. The urge to shop can often be a coping mechanism. It gives us a lift in the day and may be an attempt to meet emotional needs. Sometimes we simply find ourselves shopping or adding extra things to our list without … Continue reading →

Where to Find More Coupon and Deals Blogs

There is something about collecting coupons that can be quite addictive. Once you get into the habit of looking for coupons and deals online, you become compelled to find more. There are extreme couponers who spend hours every day searching through deals blogs. I can suggest a few great ones for you to start taking a look at. Free Coupons is a very organized and easy to use website. You can find tons of printable coupons, freebies, deals, coupon codes, and more. The blog has all kinds of great suggestions about how to coupon, tips for extreme couponing, and even … Continue reading →

Deals to Entertain Your Kids With

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It may seem as though Summer vacation has been going on for just about forever at this point. The heat alone can make people feel sleepy, uncomfortable, and even irritable. Are your kids complaining that they are bored, and have “nothing to do”? Try some of these deals that will entertain your kids. These ideas should hold them over for at least a little while. Does your child have a favorite Disney character? Encourage your child to write a letter to Buzz Lightyear, Ariel, Lightning McQueen, Winnie the Pooh, or whoever his or her favorite Disney character happens to be. … Continue reading →

Coupon Buddies

What is Coupon Buddies? Coupon Buddies is a awesome program you can sign up for that will allow pro couponers to share their knowledge with newbies and give them the opportunity to learn how to use coupons and get in on some great deals. This program will also hopefully match newbie couponers with pro couponers who have the same area stores. This will allow the pro to give one-on-one lessons on how to get started couponing. What is a pro couponer? A pro couponer is anyone who has been couponing for a while and is able to help teach a … Continue reading →