I have to admit that, I just started couponing and really - I do love it. How can I explain the feeling. It is like going to Value Village and getting a new top for $2.00 or a throw cushion for pennies - both - would have cost ten times that much in a regular store. So, saving money is the key ingredient. And, if you know the regular price of the brand or item your buying - it will be easy for you to spot a great sale. Yes, not just a sale, but a great one.
Many of you have probably been doing this for years and I just started. I can call myself the Diva Money Saver Coupon Queen because it's my blog and I fell in love with the name a long time ago. This blog is all about frugality, saving, getting out of debt, dumpster diving, hoarders - you name it. It keeps my writing skills up to date and also occupies my time - helping me to stay out of the mall - how ironic is that?
Couponing is like a double edged sword - your kinda damned if you do - and damned if you don't. So, if your hunting down free stuff and you really need it - I see nothing wrong with that. Just don't turn into a hoarder.
I have heard stories where couponing got some people out of debt, helped them go on trips, and even saved some people from brankruptcy or foreclosure. Wow - that sounds extreme - but - there are also extreme couponers out there. I kinda love that idea too because these extreme couponers also have a heart - and - some of them even donate food to the local food bank - just from getting free stuff.
Here is a cute You Tube Video I made about my adventure as a Coupon Queen. It is just a little clip - no worries.
I have to admit - I am in love with Shopper's Drugmart Optimum points. Sure you have to spend it to get it! But - that is where I buy my throat lozenges, tylenol, Royale Toilet Paper, Dempster's Vegetable Bread, swifters, Jouviance face cream, Aveeno Cleanser, just to name a few things - so - it is easy for me to add up points. Even better is if I have a coupon to add to the sale.
Don't you just feel really good when you get $1.00 off of something on sale? I do! For years I have ignored flyers! What in the world was I thinking? Duh!
I just love the videos of the really Krazy Coupon Queen and many of the other extreme couponers because it does give you insight into how people are pulling this off.
Just like anything else - you really need to know the rules. You should know the store policy regarding coupons - yes - I am sure there is one for every store. I love the fact that Shopper's Drugmart have there very own coupons. But, you do need to download them. But, there are no questions asked with these store coupons.
Make sure your not holding up the line because your coupons are expired. And, don't annoy people by not being organized as the transaction will take a little longer than a regular one - especially - if you have a lot of coupons.
When getting your coupons in Canada order them from a reputable on-line shopping site. I so far have been getting mine from Websaver.ca and from Save.ca.
The .ca after the name let's you know your ordering Canadian coupons. But, just to be sure always read the fine print on the coupon.
I thought I was getting some quality Canadian coupons from Target and they were all American only use and that really peeved me off. What a waste of time and printer paper as well as my poor ink cartridge.
Many coupon sites will only let you order coupons every 22 days. I guess that is to protect themselves and keep their integrity to a high standard.
I got 2,000 free Optimum points just for updating my Optimum profile and entering a promo code that was on top of the Shopper's flyer. Wow - I wonder how many of those I missed over the years?
Maybe if I can be really frugal I can go on a trip to PEI, Vegas, a single's cruise. Hey, the sky is the limit! Also, I would love to go to a convention in Charlotte, North Carolina for a company that I belong to. All of this would be so awesome.
Last but not least - always check your expiry dates - before hitting the store. How awful to be rejected for having expired coupons in a long line up at the shopping mall.
I promise to talk about something different tomorrow - time permitting.
That's it for now.
Your - Diva Money Saver
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