
*Go here to read more about my “Get To Know Your Local Bloggers” series*
This weeks first blogger to be featured is, Ann, from Coupons, Deals and More!
Blog address – www.CouponsDealsandMore.com
My Quick Review: Where to begin? Well, I will start by saying that Coupons, Deals and More was the second deal blog that I ever read and the first local blog. For the longest time, it was the only local blog that I followed and to say that I used to stalk the site would be an understatement. Ann, has been couponing for as long as I have been alive (yet, she doesn’t look much older than I do) and she has dedicated her time to helping others learn how to use coupons and rebates to save money. Her site is extremely informational and anyone would think so, not just locals. My favorite part about Coupons, Deals and More is the consistency. If you know anything about me, you know that is something that I struggle with so to find such order and schedule on Ann’s site is very refreshing for me. You will find a ton of info on local, drugstore and online deals as well as printable coupons, rebates and quite a big personality. Ann, will make you laugh and the community on her site is also something that I look forward to. Ann, has a lot more to offer but I will let her tell you in her own words:
What is your name? Ann
Where are you located? New York State
Do you work outside of the home? I blog 60+ hours a week, usually from inside my house.
Do you have any children and/or pets? Both – Sonny-boy (my son) and Max (my dog)
What are some of your favorite things to do when you aren’t blogging? There is life outside of deal blogging?
How about some blogging questions, shall we? -
Why did you start your blog? I started the Grocery Coupon forum on fatwallet back in 2001. It was a way for Tim to “soften” (his word) what was male-dominated tech blog. In 2002 I moved on to moderate a different (now-defunct) forum, and in late 2008 hubby finally convinced me to start my own blog. I have been teaching people how to hunt for deals, use coupons and refund for many, many years. Coupons, Deals and More is my “voice” and a way to continue to teach people how to shop savvy.
What is your favorite part about blogging? Helping folks.
Which stores do you do your own coupon match-ups for? Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, Tops, Wegmans, Pathmark and A&P
Approximately how many times do you post a week? Between 80 and 120 times depending on the season and the available deals.
Do you have any special features on your blog? Many:
In addition to the weekly deal posts for the stores listed above, these are some of my features:
Laugh of the Day
CVS Kiosk Coupons
Sunday Morning Shopping
Wake Up And Smell The Coffee (coffee opinion pieces)
Stockpile Recipes
Extreme Coupon Reality (the way it really is couponing, based on 30 years in the hobby/business)
Printable Retail Coupons
Stock-up Sale Prices
Printable Restaurant Coupons
Advice From A Grizzled Coupon Veteran
Thursday Liquor and Wine Reviews
Coupon Insert Preview
Sunday “Must Do” Deals
What do you think is your “specialty” when it comes to your blog content? My blog is a deal and lifestyle blog
I am curious to hear about your spending and saving habits!
Do you use coupons on every shopping trip? Basically
What is your best deal that you ever got? LOL There have been so many over the last 30 years that it is impossible to just choose one.
Do you have a set grocery budget each month? No
On average how much do you save on your grocery bill? 100% at the drugstores, 50% at the supermarket
What is your favorite store to shop at for deals? Grocery store: Tops, Drugstore: Rite Aid
If you could pass on one tip to people trying to save money, what would it be? Never compare your savings to anyone else! Everyone’s lifestyle, family, budget, store sales and eating habits are different, so while some folks with great loss leaders and double coupons in a competitive market can save 75% every grocery trip, others without loss leaders and no double coupons may do well to save 25% each week.
Do you have a favorite frugal recipe? I have many Stockpile Recipes, one is posted each Monday afternoon at 3pm eastern. http://couponsdealsandmore.com/category/stockpile-recipe/
What is the most frugal thing that you do? I am not in any way shape, manner or form “frugal”. I am a value conscious shopper that likes to get the best bang for my hard earned dollar.
What are some of your favorite money saving websites aside from your own? Honestly, I do not frequent any other deal blogs.
GIVEAWAY:
1. “Like” Coupons, Deals and More on Facebook
2. Leave a comment on her Facebook page saying something similar to “Mom’s Coupon Affair sent me”
3. Leave a comment on THIS post letting me know that you did everything required in step 1 & 2 to enter.
The Giveaway will last until Thursday, February 9th @ 11:59 PM EST. The winner of this coupon giveaway will receive an envelope of coupons. The amount of coupons that will be won depends on the amount of people that enter the giveaway. I will start each envelope off with 15 coupons and one coupon will be added for every person that enters!
**Keep an eye out on Thursday for our next local blogger, My CNY Mommy!!**
Previous local blogger interviews: WNY Deals And To-Do’s, Crazy About Savin, Reality Couponing In Rochester, Deals Is The Deal, Mindfully Frugal Mom, Our REAL Deal, Frugal Makes Cents, Tricias Frugal Finds, Simply Family Savings, The Frugal Buffalonian, Money Saving Lisa, Coupons For Your Family, Coupon Clippin’ Daddy, Happy Deal – Happy Day, Rainy Day Pennies, Swag Saver