What a coincidence that Marcia (Bargain Hunter) would blog about using coupons a few days ago, on the very day I had dinner with an old friend, Susan, who over dinner very enthusiastically reported that she was saving $$$ using a shopping system she learned from couponmom.com.

Couponmom.com was started by Stephanie Nelson, a marketing professional who ‘retired’ to raise her children. Stephanie spent years researching the use of shopping with coupons, developed her system of ‘Stategic Shopping,’ and shares it free on her website. She’s been on The Today Show and Good Morning America, so maybe you’ve heard about this, but it was new to me.

Susan and her daughter spend about three hours every Saturday, bonding and shopping, and get a huge kick out of the impressive savings a little effort can bring.

I took a quick look at the website that night after dinner, and was totally confused by too many advertisements, offers and ‘free gift’ solicitations, then I got lost in a maze of surveys and registration forms. If Susan hadn’t been so convincing, I would have given up, thinking it was too much trouble to navigate the site. My advice to you, “Don’t give up!!”

The next morning, I finally found the instructions…they are in a 9 page book that you download free off the website. Now, YOU might figure it out in a few minutes, maybe I have a late life case of ADD, but it took me a good hour to understand how Coupon Mom works. But it was an hour well spent! Coupon Mom does most of the work for you. I can’t wait to start saving.

Each week they post all the items on sale at each of your favorite stores and also which items have coupon offers, and where you can find the coupons. If you spend 15-20 minutes each week on Coupon Mom, you can cut your grocery bills considerably. Her theory simplified is stock up when the price is right, don’t wait until you need it.

The only way I could really explain Coupon Mom on this site would be to reproduce the 9 pages of instructions. But have a look for yourself…you’ll be glad you did. I know I’m hooked!!

Go to the home page and click on 'Join Free Today and download our ebook.' Avoid all the other links for now. They will only confuse you.

Coupon Mom

Sample Coupon Mom suggestions:
Walgreens Soft White Light Bulbs 4 Pack or 3 Way Single Bulb, FREE after Easy Saver Mail In Rebate of $1.99

Or

With a coupon from 08-03 RedPlum insert from Sunday Sun-Sentinel get Purina Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats FREE at Target

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