Lifelong Couponer Quida B Davis Reveals Her Tricks of the Trade

When it comes to couponing, few people can claim to have as much experience as Quida B Davis. She’s been in the game since the age of 12 and has helped teach others about couponing for the better part of two decades.

Quida’s blog SimpleSavingsforATLMoms.net might be focused primarily on the Atlanta area, but she has plenty of exceptional content to offer readers nationwide. In addition to highlighting the best local Atlanta deals, she also writes about great national discounts and delves into personal finance tips as well.

She took some time aside from her hectic schedule recently to discuss some of her couponing tricks of the trade. Read the Q&A below:

Q: How long have you been couponing?

A: I have been couponing since I was 12 years old.

Q: Why did you start couponing?

A: My mother taught me ways to save by using coupons when I was 12 years old. I have been couponing ever since then. I love couponing and showing others how to save. It is a sincere passion of mine.

Q: How long have you had your blog?

A: I have had my blog over 18 years.

Q: What prompted you to get started with blogging?

A: I started blogging over 18 years ago because I wanted to have a designated place for my fans to come and find ways to save here in Atlanta and other states.

Q: What do you like most about couponing?

A: I enjoy receiving the feedback from my coupon students once they first learn the basics of couponing. It is a joy to see them be able to afford items that they earned from the money saved from using coupons.

Q: Where is your favorite place to shop with coupons?

A: I enjoy shopping at many stores. I enjoy Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Target, Food Depot, Kohls, Macys, Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, including all restaurants that utilize coupons.

Q: What advice would you give to couponing newbies?

A: Start out small by using 1-2 coupons and gradually use more. You must first learn the basics and then you can move to intermediate and then extreme couponing.

Q: What is the biggest challenge couponers face?

A: Not having the positive ongoing support when couponing. All of my social networks are designed to provide support including my own network Atlanta Couponers Network.

Q: Where do you see the future of couponing going?

A: I see the future of couponing becoming larger than it currently is, especially if couponers keep in mind to have fun and find positive support! More companies are realizing that coupons help save.

Q: Have any final thoughts?

A: I absolutely love it when my students followup with me to let me know how they are doing with the skills they were taught by me especially when they are able to purchase an item from their savings that they have always wanted.