Comments on: Couponing to the Max http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2010/01/07/couponing-to-the-max/ Money. Purpose. Joy. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:46:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Stephanie http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2010/01/07/couponing-to-the-max/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Stephanie Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:16:50 +0000 http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/?p=1323#comment-109 I've done a lot of coupon shopping when I can. The only thing I didn't like about that ABC segment was that when you look at the lady's pantry, almost ALL of it is highly processed food, which is not terribly healthy. I know some families need to make sure they save money, but it's probably more expensive in the long run to pay for the health consequences. My husband and I spend a pretty penny for our food (okay, it's about $100 a week), but we're eating mostly fruits, veggies, whole grain breads, real cheese, milk, water, brown rice, eggs ... we make a lot from scratch, which is more expensive in some ways. But we're healthier than we've ever been, even if we're not saving a ton of money on the front end. (Most coupons are for the overly-processed foods that we avoid.) So we save money other ways - we use Entertainment books that have BOGO coupons for events and restaurants in the city, our AAA membership for car repair and clothing and travel, and such to make up where we don't save on our grocery budget. I’ve done a lot of coupon shopping when I can. The only thing I didn’t like about that ABC segment was that when you look at the lady’s pantry, almost ALL of it is highly processed food, which is not terribly healthy. I know some families need to make sure they save money, but it’s probably more expensive in the long run to pay for the health consequences. My husband and I spend a pretty penny for our food (okay, it’s about $100 a week), but we’re eating mostly fruits, veggies, whole grain breads, real cheese, milk, water, brown rice, eggs … we make a lot from scratch, which is more expensive in some ways. But we’re healthier than we’ve ever been, even if we’re not saving a ton of money on the front end. (Most coupons are for the overly-processed foods that we avoid.) So we save money other ways – we use Entertainment books that have BOGO coupons for events and restaurants in the city, our AAA membership for car repair and clothing and travel, and such to make up where we don’t save on our grocery budget.

]]> By: Matt Bell http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2010/01/07/couponing-to-the-max/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Matt Bell Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:28:50 +0000 http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/?p=1323#comment-108 Mitchel - Yes, I'll have a link that I'll post after the webinar. Mitchel – Yes, I’ll have a link that I’ll post after the webinar.

]]> By: Mitchel Maloney http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2010/01/07/couponing-to-the-max/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Mitchel Maloney Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:07:31 +0000 http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/?p=1323#comment-107 Matt, Since I work during your webinar time on the 19th, will you offer a replay so I and others can access it after work hours? Matt,

Since I work during your webinar time on the 19th, will you offer a replay so I and others can access it after work hours?

]]> By: Matt Bell http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2010/01/07/couponing-to-the-max/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Matt Bell Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:55:04 +0000 http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/?p=1323#comment-105 Beth - I've heard good things about Jill Cataldo's classes, so thanks for the recommendation. Beth – I’ve heard good things about Jill Cataldo’s classes, so thanks for the recommendation.

]]> By: Beth O http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2010/01/07/couponing-to-the-max/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Beth O Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:26:37 +0000 http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/?p=1323#comment-104 Since last June, I've been following a blog written by a lady in the Chicago area about using these same coupon techniques that are highlighted in ABC News Video referenced below. She posts the "best deals of the week" every Tuesday and teaches coupon classes for free at local libraries all over the Chicago area: http://www.magnetic-media.com/jill/ Anyone interested in diving into the world of serious couponing should check it out! Since last June, I’ve been following a blog written by a lady in the Chicago area about using these same coupon techniques that are highlighted in ABC News Video referenced below. She posts the “best deals of the week” every Tuesday and teaches coupon classes for free at local libraries all over the Chicago area: http://www.magnetic-media.com/jill/

Anyone interested in diving into the world of serious couponing should check it out!

]]> By: Matt Bell http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2010/01/07/couponing-to-the-max/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Matt Bell Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:11:51 +0000 http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/?p=1323#comment-102 Kim - You might try shopping at CVS. I know they have stores in Texas. They don't double coupons, but I've been meaning to start shopping there because I keep hearing amazing stories of how much people save when using their Extra Care Bucks. Kim – You might try shopping at CVS. I know they have stores in Texas. They don’t double coupons, but I’ve been meaning to start shopping there because I keep hearing amazing stories of how much people save when using their Extra Care Bucks.

]]> By: Kim http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/2010/01/07/couponing-to-the-max/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Kim Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:55:14 +0000 http://www.mattaboutmoney.com/?p=1323#comment-100 Thanks for posting these sites. Couponing is one of my goals for the New Year. I think I'll put the money I save into a vacation or Christmas fund. I was more motivated when I lived in Southern California where they double coupons. Unfortunately they don't do that in North Texas. Thanks for posting these sites. Couponing is one of my goals for the New Year. I think I’ll put the money I save into a vacation or Christmas fund. I was more motivated when I lived in Southern California where they double coupons. Unfortunately they don’t do that in North Texas.

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