Since there are SO many people who are interested in couponing from my facebook friends alone, I decided to start my own blog! For those of you who do not know me, My name is Carrie! I am a 23 year old full time student trying to pursue my nursing degree as well as a full time mommy of a extremely energetic two year old! I am also in the process of opening up my own business! ;) Details will come later! My husband is an Army veteran of seven years! We currently live in the small town I grew up in located in the Pee Dee Region South Carolina.
I started couponing about a two years ago. In the recent year, I have cut my monthly shopping trips by half... sometimes more! The key is stockpiling! Now please know, I am not an "extreme" couponer however I do stockpile to a certain extent. If I can find a product that I can get for free or near free with a coupon, then I make the purchase. If I don't use it, I donate it!
My goal is to help people around this area gain a sense of couponing. Times are so tough right now. Money is scarce, but there should be no need for people to have to choose to go without necessities! Couponing is a great source for people to use!
Here are some interesting facts about couponing!
- In the year 2005, there were 335 BILLION coupons distributed in the US, and ONLY 4.5 BILLION were redeemed. (Carolina Manufacturer's Services)
- Over 50% of the newspapers purchased on Sundays are for the coupons! (Carolina Manufacturer's Services)
- September is National Coupon Month
- 92% of grocery shoppers have cut their grocery bills by using coupons. (www.nationalcouponmonth.org)
- In 2010, 42% of shoppers are willing to buy private labels (NAME BRAND) products due to couponing! (www.nationalcouponmonth.org)
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