New to Extreme Couponing??

I am probably considered Extreme compared to the way most people would "normally" shop, but no where near what you see on TV. I am pretty savvy and love getting a deal. I honestly hate to pay full price for anything, and will take my time researching a large purchase before we buy-ok, any purchase- and this drives my hubby nuts! lol But, seriously, if I have the tools, knowledge and desire to save money, then why not!?!?!

Anyway, many people are getting more and more interested in coupons due to the economy, and the TLC Extreme Couponing show. What you see there is a lot of smoke and mirrors, and no real direction on how to save money. I want to help all of you learn to save money! If you would take a moment and check out the links to the right of this post, you will see "New To Couponing? START HERE!!!!" along with lots of other pages chock full of great information.
In the New to Couponing page, I have posted weekly articles filled with awesome advice and tips on how to get yourself started.

What I would like to do now is open my next topic up to all of you! Post your questions below in the comments, or email them to me using the contact me button at the top of the page. I will answer them all in Mondays' article!! So ask away, I promise I won't bite. Just honest answers. And hopefully you will pick up a few tips along the way.

You won't become a super couponer overnight, it takes time and a learning curve. You will make mistakes and learn from them, (I have made my fair share and still do). Store policies change, and new stores open, you have to go with the flow and keep on top of things. But just keep in mind, ANY savings are GOOD savings!!!!

Antother Episode of Extreme Couponing , Ready for More Trivia??

As much as I am not thrilled with the show and its totally unrealistic shopping trips- remember this is for TV ratings and must go over the top for the shock value.  I still love to watch it to get a good laugh.  I mean really in one episode, a woman was planning a party for 20 and bought 17 packs of hotdogs and 35 bottles of Maalox- not so sure I would want to go to that party- lol
Any way, it is fun for entertainment, and makes for a great night of Extreme Couponing trivia!  If you were online last Wednesday evening, we played Extreme Couponing trivia on facebook and had a blast!  One lucky winner even took home 10 whole inserts from the past few weeks!!  Come on over to the Saving with Wendy facebook page tonight and join in the fun!  You never know what great prizes may be had!!!
Hope to see you tonight!
Wendy

Extreme Couponing Trivia

Hey there- were you watching TLC's Extreme Couponing last night?  If you were, you should have been logged into Saving With Wendy's FaceBook Page!!!

We were playing Extreme Couponing Trivia!!  We had lots of fun, and the winner walked away with 10 whole coupon inserts from the last few weeks! Way to go Sharon!!!

Make sure to join us next Wednesday, and we will play again!!

And just for kicks, here are some of the questions we asked:

1.  What percentage of coupons do American's redeem each year?
2.  What colors were Tammy Lei's Binders?
3. Where di tammy Lei and her hubby want to go on vacation, how much did they need to save, and how old was John going to be on his birthday?
4.  What job did Amber take after her hubby lost his job, and how much did she make a month?

Sound like fun!  Make sure to tune in and log on next week, Wed., 9:30 pm est