TLC - Extreme Couponing
There are a lot of views to what Extreme Couponing can do for you. Our motto has always been Mom First, A Thrifty Mom second. But for those who also like to save over 90% off your shopping trips this is the beginning to a thrifty life. You can accomplish this with out being “extreme” and still save over 90%. You do not need to shove your arm into the shelve and slide everything you can reach into your shopping cart. We can show you how to shop, cook, and start a “healthy stockpile”. A “healthy stockpile” is not parking in the street so you can use your garage for food storage. And it is not boxes full of tofu and celery either. We can show you how to save money and live a thrifty lifestyle. With the economy the way it is, and people losing jobs and the fear of losing jobs – we are all trying to figure out ways to save money and survive.
In 2010 we totaled our entire year and figured out what we would of spent with out coupons:
- 2010 – total spent was $1253.85
- If I did not use coupons or sales these products would have cost me $9847.25
- That means coupons saved me $8593.40
- Or 87.2% off the entire year!
You can do this too! We do the work to matchup grocery store deals and sales – NATION WIDE – with coupons from many different sources. We help others become thrifty, save money, and stay out of debt! It is easy and can be fun, at the same time help others who are in need. Common rules are politeness, thoughtfulness, not clearing the shelves, ordering large numbers in a pre order from your store. Other things to check up on are:
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Debbie a few things are going on here for you.. Yes the show has made it hard to coupon shop.. huge influx of new couponers.. which isnt a bad thing really.. but now there is alot more illegal or couponers couponing very wrong. which he stores are trying to compensate for. and then in your area albertsons is gone
so it can be done it just takes a little more effort now… for everyone..
Sarah has actually turned down this show twice and another show as well. She only wants to show people how to coupon shop the right way. She doesnt want to be portrayed in a wrong light and doesnt want the bad press. She doesnt need to clear the shelve or dive in dumpsters or park in the street for your stockpile in the garage… she just figures that the shows just arent for her…
I have a question. Since the show on TLC began airing and store policies have changed, do you find it harder to save to the degree you did before the show? I started in February and I’m already finding it harder and harder to stick to the $ amount we started with. I am feeding 5 adults (the youngest is 16). One being my 19 year old son at school 60 miles from home, so he raids the pantry and freezer each time he’s home. I can’t seem to spend less than $400/month. I cook home cooked meals 5 out of 7 nights. Living in Northern Utah, we don’t have stores that double. Smith’s used to twice a year, but since the show started has discontinued the practice. Do others find this true for them, or am I messing up big time?
I agree with LSW! I started couponing right before they started advertising the show Extreme Couponing. I had never heard of it before. I could have easily been sucked in to the hype of the “wrong” way to coupon. Luckily, I stumbled upon A Thrifty Mom’s site which got me started. I learned the correct, courteous, polite way to coupon right off the bat. A big thanks to A Thrifty Mom & Dad for all of your hard work!
I truly love visiting your site, especially because you advocate for REASONABLE couponing. I believe that one should only coupon a stockpile related to the size of their household. If one can order ahead on a really great deal, then please donate to other family members, neighbors, friends, churches, food banks, and other charities.
Thank you for doing it how I consider the “right” way. With all the hype anymore, most people who coupon think that they should help themselves first but whatever happened to common courtesy? LOVE LOVE LOVE your site!
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