[iheartsibes]

Name: Erica or iheartsibes (I siberian huskies. They're my dog breed bias, can you tell? )

Where I shop: CVS, Rite Aid, Safeway, Giant, and ShopRite. I used to go to Walgreens weekly, but haven't gone since last September due to the incredibly rude staff at the store that's closest to my house. ShopRite and CVS are by far my favorite stores. If any of you are ever in/near Rockville, MD, then visit the CVS on Muncaster Mill Rd. They have the friendliest and most knowledgeable cashiers I've ever met.

Something about myself: I absolutely love dogs, so you'll sometimes see me lurking around in the pet care forum on AFC. I am obsessed with researching natural pet health care, and used to consider going to veterinary school, but I decided it wasn't for me. I have the most stunningly beautiful 5-year-old Siberian Husky named Hero. He's like my son. If I ever post pics of my hauls, he'll probably be in there too I am planning on getting him a sibling soon.

Shopping tips: ALWAYS print out and carry each store's coupon policy with you. It's no use arguing if you have no proof. Also, learn to be very, VERY patient. You'll come across cashiers who don't understand coupons sooner or later in your coupon journey, and while I'm guilty of getting angry in such situations, I've learned to be more understanding. A dear friend of mine always said, "Smile! It confuses people." Couponing is a happy lifestyle change; there's no need to get angry over deals that always come back.

I would also recommend buying paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels at drug stores. They tend to be less OOP at drug stores AND with the right deals, you can earn drug store "cash," such as ECBs and RRs to roll into your next purchases.

Best of all, HAVE FUN!

[Stevie404]

1. stevie404/ Christine
2. I shop at all of the grocery supermarkets within a 10 mile radius at various times depending upon sales
3. Mother of 5 & grandmother of 12.
4. Become familiar with each stores coupon policy & carry a copy with you on shopping trips. Organize the coupons you take with you by aisles for faster shopping. Most importantly check your receipts for pricing errors (some stores give you the item free if it's a scanning error). Also check that the proper coupons were deducted (I keep a tally of the coupons being used by amount of each coupon -often times coupons get scanned but not deducted from the bill). Lastly, watch that the register rewards you're expecting get printed.

[richiesbaby]

Hi I'm Tammy
I am a mother of 4 grown children waiting (not so) patiently to be a grandmother.
I live in a small town in No. CA and drive 30 minutes to shop at my favorite Safeway.

My tip: Explore all types of options to save $. besides the inserts and IP's there is JUST4U, making your own products, shopping online thru ebates like sites... there are many treasures to be found.

[ltalmadge77]

Reminder the contest ends at 7 pm EST today. Thank you to everyone who has already entered!

[ltalmadge77]

Last call. Just a couple minutes left.

[ltalmadge77]

Winner is hkystar!!! Congratulations!!!! I wil be sending you a PM soon.

Thank you to everyone who entered. I will post another contest next month.

[richiesbaby]

Originally Posted by ltalmadge77

Winner is hkystar!!! Congratulations!!!! I wil be sending you a PM soon.

Thank you to everyone who entered. I will post another contest next month.

congrats!!!!

[couponjunkies7072]

Congratulations

Sorry this is late