I have a new TV obsession:
EXTREME COUPONING on TLC.
I am both in awe of these Coupon Queens...and terrified of them. Their "stockpiles" - their word, not mine - are downright unnerving and spill over into virtually every room of their homes. More toilet paper, cereal and hot dogs than any person will ever need, ever. Is the end of the world really coming? Because these ladies are totally prepared.
(I told you it was terrifying!)
But I'll be honest, even if I think they're borderline nuts-o, anyone who can get out of the supermarket with $600 worth of groceries for a mere $6 (!!!) has earned my respect. Truth be told, I'm a crappy couponer; as in - I don't coupon beyond checking out the weekly specials as I'm shopping. Oh well, I also don't have a stash of canned reserves under my bed or spend 5 freaking hours trudging the aisles of my local grocery store with a 3-ring binder in hand, ha.
Anyway, of the 4 women who have been featured so far (only 2 episodes have aired), my favorite is the woman who has the amazing can sorter; it rotates her canned goods so she's sure nothing spoils. (Um and yes, I know canned goods take like 823227 years to spoil, but with the amount this woman has...its possible to get to that point.)
If you haven't seen it, please take the half hour and check it out. It's worth it. (Worth it? Hm, I feel like there's a pun in that line somewhere.)
PS, while I was looking through the TLC website for the link to this show, I stumbled upon 2 interesting articles with coupon-related pointers:
10 Best Websites to Save You Money
5 Extreme Coupon Tips for Novice Couponers
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