When I started “couponing” a year ago, I never imagined that my desire to save $100 a month would land me where I am today. I am addicted to a bargain, obsessed with a great deal, determined to help others, and by golly… I am a COUPON FANATIC!!! These things will NEVER change!
I consider “couponing” like owning a dishwasher (I know its odd… but stick with me here!). Washing dishes is a must, but a CHORE at the same time! I hate washing dishes just like I HATE grocery shopping. Don’t get me wrong, when the dishes are clean and the cupboards are full, I feel like SUPER MOM!!! BUT… once you own a dishwasher, it is IMPOSSIBLE to go back to handwashing every single fork, glass, bowl, etc. This is how I feel about couponing. No matter what, I have to grocery shop. But… once you shop with coupons, it is IMPOSSIBLE to go back to your old ways!
Once I caught on to this “game” of couponing, I felt an overwhelming desire to spread my knowledge to Egypt and back. I couldn’t believe that anyone could shop without my the little pieces of paper that saved me a FORTUNE!!! I began telling friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and then anyone who would listen! This moved to classes, group shopping trips, and www.thecouponfanatics.com. I love the circle of people that I have had the priveledge to share my hobby with and it delights me when I hear how I have “changed” lives.
Though I will continue to coupon, score FANATIC finds, and share my “hobby” with anyone who will listen, I have realized that as I struggle to keep you up to date with the millions of deals out there, there are so many others who can do just the same! Though this blog was a little short lived, the reason for it will never go away. We did it “For the LOVE of Coupons!!!!”
We hope that you will understand that somewhere between full time jobs, 5 kids in various schools, sports and activities, church, family, friends, and everything else in between, we had to let something go. Therefore… we are closing this blog. The pull that we feel is tremendous, but ultimately we know that as we feel more overwhelmed, this blog will become less reliable to you.
All that being said, below you will find the outstanding blogs that we rely on for top notch deals, reliable sources, and FANATIC finds!!! Please visit them often!
Bargain Blessings
Mom’s Thrifty Deals
Krazy Coupon Lady
Money Saving Mom
Also… we want to be a continual resource to you! We will still have our email address and will look forward to hearing from you! We are also still available to teach classes, etc. as the needs arise.
LAST… we have THREE more Mesa Mall gift cards to give away! Mesa Mall has been so good to us and we would like to send a shout out to them! Their Facebook page ROCKS and they are so good at posting amazing deals. This is the best time of year to become a fan and stay connected with the holidays right around the corner. Every Friday from Nov 16th through Dec 17th, they are giving away $10 gift cards! Also, they will be posting their Holiday Savings Guide from Nov 16th through Dec 24th!
SO… Who wants one of these THREE $25 gift cards??? We will be giving ALL three away this Saturday morning! Here’s how to enter…
Become a FAN on Mesa Mall’s Facebook page AND leave a comment on their page about why you LOVE to shop at Mesa Mall!!! We will have someone select 3 winners Saturday morning! So… get out there and become a FAN!!! You have until Friday at midnight to enter!!!
Thank you fellow Fanatics for your encouragement, excitement and devotion to our blog as well as to saving your family money each time you step inside a store!!! We are SO proud of you!!!
Best Wishes…
Stacy and Tina