Crazy Couponing?

     Over the past few months I recently got into the habit of couponing. You probably see couponers in line at the grocery store and think 'Come on, really?'. However were just trying to save a buck like anyone else we just put more time and effort into it. When people hear I'm a couponer they usually respond 'I don't have time for that, how do you do it, how do you have that much time?'. In reality it doesn't take much time. This is how I do it. 
     After I get off work I go home, pop some type of meal in the oven and sit down and watch Netflix for god knows how many hours and this is my usual routine. So now when I get home, I do the same routine except while the television I take the time to start cutting and stapling my coupons. I mean I'm sitting there doing nothing anyway besides watch TV, why not spend an hour or two cutting some coupons to save that extra money so my family doesn't have to worry about buying those products later! You're probably thinking to yourself 'I bet you this girl is a hoarder'. Truth be told I am, but not in the 'I can't walk down my hallway' type. I do have more than enough detergent for probably 5+ years, same with dryer sheets, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and many other household items. You might think why shouldn't I just buy some for six months and be happy. I buy for years purely because I give it away as I have it, I supply family members with my stuff, help friends and even the community. I like to know that if my family needs anything they will come and tell me so I can help them.

     Another common thing I get asked about is why do I buy stuff I don't even need? Say there is a great coupon for baby diapers that makes them free or even gives you money back (yes you can get money back on coupons) and I buy 20 plus packages because first, they're literally free (I MIGHT pay tax). I don't have a baby so what do I do with them? I donate them! A good co-worker of mine goes to a church and they are always looking for donations to give to shelters, etc. So I wait until my not need stock pile can fill up a few boxes I bring em' into work and pass it off on to her and there you go! Now people who need it can get it, all because I had coupons to make it free.  I have done this numerous times from diapers, to toothpaste, toothbrushes, contact lens solution, hair dye, and even feminine products.
     You might be wondering where I get all my coupons from. You can buy coupons in bulk online (the Sunday paper ones), online printable ones and even digital coupons. Most companies now a day have digital coupons that you can make an account and use the coupons that you clip, some of these companies are Kroger, Dollar General, CVS and a few other companies I can't remember the names of at the moment. You might also be wondering how do I know what's on sale and where. There are plenty of good phone apps out there now a days to do all that work for me! Flipp is an app that I personally use and it shows you all the current ads that stores have out currently from weekly to monthly and its updated when a store has a different ad out, it also shows you coupons that are available for certain items. There are tons of other apps available as well. There are also Facebook groups and web pages that are meant for couponing. Just look them up in your area and you might even make some friends while you're at it!