Extreme Couponing

Extreme Couponing has a buzz going in the personal finance blogosphere  just as a nude-beach picture of the Kardashians,  Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber cavorting in Monaco would in the celebrity worship world.  (no calls please from the Enquirer, or lawyers-I just made that up….)

Danielle Liss- a very confused but loveable personal finance, legal issues, lifestyle, fitness, weight loss, nude cats, health blogger had the idea to ask a bunch of other bloggers the questions below about couponing and compare/link up  their answers.

Since I had no idea could what I would post could make room for this today, here we are.

In the effort to be transparent (isn’t that the new White House Buzz Word for total obfuscation) the Mrs Dr Dean answered the questions below, cause I could not tell a lie.

by ossesous c.c.

I try to use coupons when I am buying stuff online, but I am not the grocery shopper in our home.  My wife refuses to let me cause I tend to spend more than she does…

So here goes:

Danielle’s questions are numbered and in blue….The bosses wife’s comments in black, and my very astute remarks are in red!  Pay attention it can get confusing….too many cooks in the kitchen and all that!

Remember the key:

Danielle-Blue

Mrs Dr Dean-Black

Dr Dean-Red

Coupon Questions:

1.  Do you use coupons for groceries?

Yes. About once a month I get my act together enough to use a coupon.  The little chit of colored paper is usually ragged by the time I drag it from the depths of my purse or pocket, but it is always exciting to finally remember to use the damn thing and save a little money. Don’t look into her purse unless you want to turn to stone…

2.  What is the primary source of your coupons?

Because I have the reputation as a frugal sort, friends will often share coupons for things they know I use but they don’t.  I also snip them from the newspaper inserts. Usually before I read the dang paper…. OUCH!

3.  Have you ever purchased food that you would not normally eat because you have a coupon?  Remember any examples?

Rarely.  The most recent example I can think of is Almond Milk.  I was curious about how it tasted but refused to pay a premium for the experience.  When I saw a $1 off coupon for a 1/2 gallon I used it and was able to satisfy the urge forever-Yuck!  ( too sweet.) I let Dean drink it, he’ll drink anything. I admit  meeting very few adult beverages I don’t enjoy!

4.  When you grocery shop, what are the most important factors in your food choices?

Price, always price.  There are only 2 exceptions I can think of-and that may change.  I don’t care about the brand, not even in beer, wine or mayo. (or ketchup, Penzo!) She is not kidding about the cheap wine…

5.  Do you use reusable bags?  Why or why not?

What a great question!  I  use re-usable shopping bags for everything (dirty laundry when traveling, as a brown bag replacement,  but not groceries. I can’t really say why not.  Bag lady, where did that term come from?

6.  If you had a coupon, would you purchase and stockpile items because of the deal?

Obviously you haven’t seen pictures of our pantry. Of course, if the item would not go bad or  out of date.  I love, absolutely love, having a well stocked pantry.  ( I won’t get started.)

7.  Do you plan your meals in advance?  What do you base your meal plan on?

Almost always.  Frugal  (cheap) people like me are genetically incapable of paying a premium for last minute purchases.  My meal plans are based on the fresh fruits and vegetables in season and whatever meat deals are stocked up in the freezer. (Don’t open the freezer without your bullet proof vest and hard hat!)

8.  Have you ever tried to coupon to get items for free or close to nothing?  How did it go?  Do you still coupon?

Really good couponing requires more organization (you said that right)and obsession than I have given it, ever.  Maybe I will try to get things for free or close to it after reading Dean’s stupid blog this enlightening information.

9.  Last one – What do you blog about?

I blog about personal finance and have a passion for teaching nurses and (your few) all my readers the basics of personal finance.  I sometimes throw in my wisdom (stupid opinions) about current events and world financial news.

Danielle, You’re an attorney….Do you do divorces???? (he wishes-he wouldn’t have a pot to ….. Thanks honey for helping today!

Here is the link to Danielle’s answers to the same questions.

And her post with all the other fools participants answers! Enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed this fun, farcical, dare I say frickin post inspired by Extreme Couponing.

Any comments or questions will be dealt with severely by Mrs Dr Dean, if you dare…