Jill Seely is very active in her community and a mother of three. She’s also the founder of Coupon Crazy Mom Blog. The challenges she’s faced in raising a family during difficult economic times has motivated her to share some of the coupon and money-saving tips she’s learned.
Couponcrazymomblog.com does an excellent job covering freebies and family-related activities, while also providing the requisite coupon and sale updates.
Here is the complete Q&A:
A: I have been couponing for 13 years.
A: After my first daughter I started using coupons because the addition of diapers and wipes was a big expense. It grew from there into using coupons for lots of other products and stores too.
A: I have had my blog for a little over 3 years.
A: I had a lot of friends and family asking how I did it. They saw the great deals I was getting and wanted in on the action! I started a blog to share the weekly deals with everyone and it grew.
A: I like the thrill of getting something ridiculously cheap. It also allows me to splurge on other items when I save on groceries.
A: I love to shop at Target with my coupons. They have so many other ways to save in addition to my coupons, so it makes sense.
A: Start small. Pick one store and learn how to coupon there, once comfortable, try another. See what works best for you. Each store has its own set of rules and policies, so it’s different for everyone.
A: Coupon have gotten harder to use. Many stores only allow 4 of the same coupon. Different stores also have different rules, so it can be confusing to some people and they get discouraged. It’s still worth it in the end, so keep trying!
A: I think coupons will always be around. I have seen coupons go “digital” and that’s a “green” idea that I like. Plus, loading a coupon right onto your store card is so much easier for you -and the cashier too.
A: If you want to start couponing, check out blogs that have pages specifically designed for newbies. Or go to blogs that are designed to show you the deals and coupons for the specific store you shop at. Most have “match-ups” where they match the weekly sales with the specific coupon you need (and where to find it).
