Here is my 2 cents on the TLC show’s Extreme Couponing reality show. So, you have a coupon. Now what? I do agree that buying multiples is a good idea. However, most stores allow limits on items you can purchase with coupons. I know our Homeland here in Oklahoma will only allow 1 like coupon per transaction. Now that is alot of going back and forth to reach an extreme level of product. Plus, you need the coupons. For example, the first lady in the show spent $70 on her coupons. She paid over $100 for her items she bought. She spent $170 on items to stockpile, which she clearly did not need just to get a “high” off of shopping. So did she really save any money? It’s like saying I got these jeans on sale, they were only $19 (but you have 5 pair in your closet) so did you really save any money.
Now the Krazy lady, I did not call her that, she calls herself that and she was taking her children in dumpsters to get coupons! I sure hope that was for national TV ratings! On the plus side, she was extremely organized with her items and she did not buy as much junk as the first lady. But wonder, does she give back to her community by using her talents to bless others. Because clearly, who needs that much laundry soap. There will be another deal down the road.
Coupon Diva, she critiqued others shopping as they did not have coupons. Did she share coupons in the store with others? I love to share coupons in the store. I share $5/$25 coupons for Homeland while I am shopping! Love the look on peoples faces when I give it to them. I like to give them to people who have coupons in hand, trying to do the best they can with their rescources! Love that.
Nathan, well he is an interesting character. I did “hear” he told the store he shops at what he was doing and they preordered him the products he was going to buy. Atleast all those boxes of cereal. Then when he had the trailer full, loved how he was going to be able to bless his community with Cereal. I would hope he was blessing them with other health and beauty supplies because really who needs that much!
What did you think of the show?
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I can never call myself a “exteme couponer” again 
I like to think of myself frugal, but not cheap. Which means I do like good quality items, I just look for way to get items at a great deal! I believe couponing is for anyone and everyone, it is an easy way to save money on things you already use on a regular basis. In 2009, I was picked by Savings.com to be a deal pro. It was such an honor, and I met some great frugal bloggers. I was chosen again for the second year in a row for Savings.com Deal Pro for 2010! During this past year I attend the Disney Moms Social Media event 2010. So far 2010 has been a great year. {
Shannon Reply:
December 29th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Me too, but their level of couponing could cause me stress! LOL..
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