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This weeks next blogger to be featured is Misty from SwagSaver!
Blog address – www.SwagSaver.com
My Quick Review: Misty does fantastic and thorough Tops Markets write-ups! I really appreciate that she always posts legit deals and follows the coupon policies. Misty will also update her site with any mid-week deals that she finds at Tops. She also posts lengthy drugstore coupon match-ups and posts all of the best printable coupons and freebies! Misty has much more to offer but I will let her tell you in her own words.
What is your name? Misty Dennis
Where are you located? Buffalo, NY
Do you work outside of the home? Yes, I work full-time as a Physician Assistant
Do you have any children and/or pets? I have one dog, Zeus
What are some of your favorite things to do when you aren’t blogging? I love to read – I just finished the entire Twilight Series is less than a week!
Why did you start your blog? I stumbled across a blog while looking for a coupon. It had great drug and grocery store match-ups. I searched and searched for a good Tops match-up, but just couldn’t find one that I liked. I came across a few, but they either didn’t have enough deals, were poorly organized or had several coupons matched up incorrectly (ignoring size restrictions, quantities, or even the wrong item completely), so I started my own!
What is your favorite part about blogging? Comments from readers after they score a great deal or save a lot of money thanks to something they read on my blog.
Which stores do you do your own coupon match-ups for? Tops, Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS (Wegmans returning soon)
Approximately how many times do you post a week? Everyday…or at least almost everyday.
What do you think is your “specialty” when it comes to your blog content? Like I said, I started this blog because I couldn’t find a good Tops match-up, so I think that the Tops match-ups I do every week could be considered my ‘specialty’. I take a lot of pride in bringing my readers the best match-ups possible!
I am curious to hear about your spending and saving habits!
Do you use coupons on every shopping trip? Yes, definitely.
What is your favorite item to find a coupon for? Produce, I love fresh fruits and veggies, but it’s hard to find coupons for them!
What is your best deal that you ever got? 30 gallons of gas for FREE at Tops, thanks to using coupons that earned all the points! It was almost $120 worth! (I am about to fill up for free again next week!)
Do you have a set grocery budget each month? No
On average how much do you save on your grocery bill? 75%
What is your favorite store to shop at for deals? Tops, Wegmans, CVS
If you could pass on one tip to people trying to save money, what would it be? Don’t get overwhelmed. I think the show Extreme Couponing, while bringing attention to saving money, sets unrealistic expectations for the average person. Find a local blog that does match-ups for stores you shop at regularly and follow them. Most bloggers take the time to try and break down the deals, and are always open to answering any questions you may have.
Do you have a favorite frugal recipe? I use a bread machine to make my own pizza dough, soft pretzels, etc. The basic ingredients are very inexpensive and it’s a lot of fun!
What is the most frugal thing that you do? That’s a tough one. I do a lot of frugal things! My favorite is probably shopping the after-season sales. I try to get all of my holiday shopping done by March – yes, March. I’ve learned the patterns for mark-downs after the holidays so I try to get there early for the best selection. I get large Yankee candles for $7.50, full size Bath & Body Works products for $2 and essentials like wrapping paper, tape, etc. for 90% off!
What are some of your favorite money saving websites aside from your own? DealSeekingMom.com, Groupon.com, CouponDede.com
GIVEAWAY:
1. ”Like” SwagSaver on Facebook
2. Leave a comment on one of her blog posts 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 Monday, February 6th @ 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 Monday for our next local blogger, Coupons,Deals and More!!**
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
Swagsaver was the first coupon blog I visited when I started coupon-ing…it’s one of my regular sites to check now (along with Mom’s Coupon Affair too, of course!)
I did both steps 1 and 2 for Swag Saver. Keeping my fingers crossed for coupons.
I did it. Enjoyed reading your post thanx.
I did steps 1 and 2. Thanks for highlighting these other local blogs.
i did the required steps. THANKS! SwagSaver is Great!!
I liked SwagSaver on FB & commented on her Mars Be On the Field Sweepstakes blog post.
Thanks for introducing me to local bloggers (fairly local, I am in Fairport) Boy do I wish the Tops stores here had the free gas deal.