I thought it would be helpful for all of our members to know a little more about our Meijer Team, so we've each put together a little info about ourselves for you
Forum Leader: TaraLynn
Name: Tara
I worked in property management for 5 years before quitting to stay home with my 2 boys (3 1/2 and 17 months).
Stores I shop: mainly Meijer for groceries, but I also hit CVS, Walgreens, Target, Save-A-Lot, Aldi, and a local grocery store from time to time.
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, garage salin', thrift store shopping (see a theme here?
), cooking, and I just relearned how to knit after about 15 years.
Shopping List Assistants: Jonoma
Name: Jolyn
A former elementary teacher, now a mom of 2 children, stretching a small budget to stay at home while they're young.
Stores she shops: Meijer, Kroger, and local stores - wherever the deals are best!
Hobbies: bargain-hunting, reading, sewing, blogging, freezer cooking
Couponclipper003
Name: Jody
She is very new to real couponing and just joined AFC March 6, 2009 and can add AFC as one of her new hobbies!
Stores she shops: She does 90% of her grocery shopping at Meijer and also spends time at Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid and Kohls.
Hobbies: scrapbooking, spending time with her kids, and of course clipping coupons (which allows her to shop even more).
funnybottoms
Name: Bridget
currently works for the United States Postal Service. She started "real" couponing in June 2008.
Stores she shops: Meijer, CVS, Walgreens, and sometimes Kroger, Target and Walmart.
Hobbies: dancing, watching tv, and of course couponing!
timswife
Name: Cecille
Taught grade school before becoming a stay-at-home mom
Stores she shops: Meijer (fave store!), CVS, Walgreens, Target, sometimes Kroger and Giant Eagle (if they have freebies after qs)
Hobbies: reading, cross-stitching, surfing the web/"AFC-ing", bargain hunting