Coupon mom & son make care packages for homeless

February 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment

image image imageCouponing mom, Amanda Hayes and her 8-year old son, Jakob have a special hobby.  They shop with coupons to save on care package items for the homeless.  Amanda shared a older picture of her ever-growing stockpile, “This is where we get stuff for our packages. It has grown, but that was a couple months ago!”

Amanda’s care packages include items such as bottled water, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner (little hotel size), bar soap, mouth wash, cough drops, aspirin, cereal bar, and a granola bar… with Jakob’s special contribution, gum.

“He drew pictures [on the care packages], around Thanksgiving and Christmas time! I thought it was so sweet of him!”, said the proud mom.

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Savings Lessons of a Single Mom (Reader Profile)

December 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Leta's LatteVERY COOL… Single mom, blogger and Ms. Couponista reader shared some her lessons learned about money and gave me a shout-out… Thanks, Leta!

Leta Harrison considers herself an all purpose woman. Her passions include cooking, reading, writing, photography, the company of my children, and trekking the outdoors. She is raising two daughters who are 7 years old and 4 months old.

“My experience with managing money as a single parent has taught me two valuable lessons: less is more and I will work smarter not harder.”

Read her blog article: http://letaslatte.com/2014/12/03/my-7-dos-and-donts-of-how-to-manage-money/

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Ms. Couponista’s Binder Days (Contest Reminder)

August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Check out this flash from the past…

This is a old picture of Zadia (Ms. Couponista) and friend Tara shopping with their coupon binders. As you saw on Extreme Couponing, Ms. Couponista revealed to Tara and her other friends that she ditched her binder for a coupon wallet.

If you use the binder method or want to try it, make sure you enter Ms. Couponista’s “Binder Toting Coupon Clipper” Contest.

Either way you choose, use coupons – you’ll never lose!

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Reader Nikki in VA – Gets Her Savings On!

April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Reader Nikki in VAReader Jason in VA sent in this picture of his wife Nikki. She reads MsCouponista.com for the best deals to save money for her family of four.

A family that saves together, stay together… gotta love it!

 

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Please Help! Reader Needs Box Tops for Education

July 18, 2013 by 1 Comment

Jennifer A Needs Box TopsPLEASE HELP! Reader Jennifer contacted me she is collecting Box Tops for Education for her son Ethan’s school (pictured) and I told her we would help.

Box Tops for Education has helped America’s schools earn over $475 million since 1996. You can find Box Tops coupons on hundreds of participating products. Please take a few minutes now to look around your stockpile and clip these valuable coupons for Ethan.

Box TopsPlease Mail Your Box Tops:
Jennifer A.
46 Ash Cove
Marion, AR 72364

“Thank you so much for helping me collect box tops for my son.” – Jennifer

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People Acting Weird When Offered Coupons

May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment

coupons2Have you ever offered a stranger a coupon and they acted weird about accepting it?

I recently posted that question to Facebook Friends on MsCouponista.com. Here are some of my favorite answers:

  • Rhonda Mazzon Yup. Offered an old guy $2 in coupons and he acted like they were infected and wouldn’t take them!!
  • Deborah Miller All the time, I think people are just leery of free stuff from strangers -LOL.
  • Angie Ferrell Yes, you would have thought I asked to pick her nose for her!!!
  • Heather Anderson I have friends and family that say couponing isn’t worth their time, they don’t even want me to give them coupons. I say a penny saved is a penny earned!

How would you answer this question? Post your comment below and make sure you like MsCouponista.com on Facebook.

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Are You A Seasonal Couponer?

May 15, 2013 by 1 Comment

girlshoppingAre you a seasonal couponer? Do your couponing habits change with the weather?

I recently posted that question to Facebook Friends on MsCouponista.com. Here are some of my favorite answers:

  • Shirelle Williams I usually do a extreme shopping trip before summer because kids being out of school. I don’t want to take a lot of time away from going out had having fun.
  • Larissa Ruiz I wouldn’t say I’m a seasonal couponer, but it’s definitely harder to find time to clip – LOL – love the warm weather
  • Brooke Kathleen Nope I’m at it all year. Biggest thing is I have 7 cats and my neighbor has 5 cats and 4 dogs, so I am very OCD about couponing. The other things on sale add to the excitement.

How would you answer this question? Post your comment below and make sure you like MsCouponista.com on Facebook.

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What Kind of Couponer Are You?

May 4, 2013 by 1 Comment

I posted a few couponer pics on Facebook and Reader Joy F. shared a few pics of her own.  She shared a few recycle bin dumpster dive pics! She made it it out with a pretty good haul. 

How do you coupon? Do you get yours from trading, the newspaper or the recycling center too?

Thanks for sharing Joy!

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What Do You Do With You Couponing Savings?

April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

money-jarWhat do you do with the money you save from couponing?

I recently posted that question to Facebook Friends on MsCouponista.com. Here are some of my favorite answers:

  • Jennifer Andrews Rickels I put the money I saved in savings. Even if it is only a couple bucks it all adds up.
  • Tammy Gober Taylor I pay bills on time!
  • Regina Long Southall I take the money I save from couponing and keep it for a rainy day item or spent it on something I have wanted that cost a lot more than I planned to spend.
  • Tiffany Sponaugle Vacation fund!
  • Christine Lavalley-Lawrence I’m saving for a new Chevy equinox and for my complete house remodel

How would you answer this question? Post your comment below and make sure you like MsCouponista.com on Facebook.

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Have You Ever Taken a “Break” from Couponing?

April 23, 2013 by 3 Comments

Coupon Break

Have You Ever Taken a “Break” from Couponing? Why or Why Not?

I recently posted that question to Facebook Friends on MsCouponista.com. Here are some of my favorite answers:

  • Gary-Cheryl Heikkila I have cut back for weeks at a time… only doing free or grocery deals when I need a break.. .easy to get burned out.
  • Pam Robles Absolutely not!! I cannot imagine ever taking a break from saving money!
  • Jo Fela well, what I have done, in the past, is take my box of coupon inserts and hide them in the garage: this way I didn’t have to look at them for a day or two.
  • Brandon-Sally Cox Done! For now that is. Got everything we need plus some. Being courteous to other couponers out there without a mass stockpile like mine! Lol

How would you answer this question? Post your comment below and make sure you like MsCouponista.com on Facebook.

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