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[fairydustcrissy]

Hi,
Hope its ok, I did a story with a local news channel and i listed you guys...you are mentioned in teh video as well as the article. I know I have been mostly lurking for a while, what with moving & everything. But just a heads up...and if you wanna check it out: 11Alive.com - If I Didn't See It With My Own Eyes... (http://www.11alive.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=115698)

[kdownie]

That is fantastic. Good for you!

.02 at Target? Wow!!

[cuzisaidso]

Nice job!

[hotcouponmama]

You totally rocked it!!! That was amazing!!!

[CouponAngel]

Great Job !

[maree_strawberry]

:excited1:

Another Impressive story!! :BigHand:

...and the reporter did CVS & saved over 90%!!

[fairydustcrissy]

:excited1:

Another Impressive story!! :BigHand:

...and the reporter did CVS & saved over 90%!!


She was sooo excited. She just kept saying...this will change my life. You have no idea what you have done. This is a whole new can of worms. LOL, it was a blast.

[hotcouponmama]

It is life changing. People don't realize it. But it's a lifestyle change and a commitment that really does more than just put groceries on the table for cheap. It economizes the entire household with real, net, after tax dollars. And that's transformative and very powerful!

You were amazing!

That puts us on TV last night in at least 3 states that I know about.

[fairydustcrissy]

Can anyone link me the other 2? I would love to see them. I wasnt exactly sure where to post this, so if it is in the wrong place please feel free to move it :)

[mfaust]

Great story!!!

[faeryedark]

Read it, and left a comment for ya! Good job!

[mom2Isaac]

YAY!


This has been one of the things where I want to tell the world about it.... but then at the same time I don't because I don't want them to 'steal' my deals...haha.




Sorry, it's late and I am tired.

[Qbert]

How do we get the video?

[marj]

wow! .02 cents at Target!!!
way to go!

[allison1887]

Yay! you are in the same area as I am. It was a very good piece on you!

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Way to go Chrissy! That was a great artical/video. I SO wish I had a CVS. But still do good with my limited stores.

I loved the comment left by someone that said he was the guy in line behind you with 10 items or less. But the best was the comment from someone after him that basicaly said to shush up and enjoy the eye candy. LOL

[teek318]

Chrissy-
I just posted in the Kroger SE about your piece under the Huggies Deals.

I'm dying to know what you bought at Target on that trip!
Would you share???
Traci
Canton

[fairydustcrissy]

A bump to let ya know the story has been picked up on 2 websites, so more people will hear about HCW!

Coupon queen spends $10/week on family groceries - Boing Boing (http://www.boingboing.net/2008/05/16/coupon-queen-spends.html#comments)
Coupons: Meet Crissy, The High Priestess Of Coupon Clippers (http://consumerist.com/5009254/meet-crissy-the-high-priestess-of-coupon-clippers)

I had no idea these were up untoil someone told me about it.

[BostonRed]

Coupons: Meet Crissy, The High Priestess Of Coupon Clippers (http://consumerist.com/5009254/meet-crissy-the-high-priestess-of-coupon-clippers)

I had no idea these were up untoil someone told me about it.

Lots of couponer bashing going on in the Consumerist comments section:

OMG, I have to wait behind these evil people!

You can't save real money with coupons!

She is ripping off the store!

It's all junk food...and she's fat!

We cashiers hate people with lots of coupons!

I make more money in an hour than she saves couponing.

Yada, yada, yada...


Same old bashing (and this is from a consumer savvy audience). That's fine, cause it can be too crowded in the "25 coupon or more" line anyway.

[fairydustcrissy]

Ya, the way I look at it, everyone has a right to have an opinion, But all they are doing is keeping thestory on top, so more people will see it:) I refuse to let it bother me :P

[jenlovestoteach]

excellent job!!!

[janastanley]

Way to go! Great article, I liked that the author is excited about coupons like we are!

[teek318]

Hey Chrissy!
I'm so glad you are taking the comments in stride. I read both articles and comments tonight.

What people don't realize that in Atlanta all of these stores are literally around the corner. Even as far north as Chrissy is- Dawsonville used to be a quiet tiny town and it's got everything now! Chrissy's longest commute is to Target but I'm sure she trip manages that shop and there will be a Target in Dawsonville probably in the very near future.

It's hard for me to comprehend that there are folks out here that have to travel to a CVS or Walmart. Within a 10 mile radius of my house (I'm about 30 minutes SW of Chrissy) I have 6+ Walmarts, Krogers, Publix, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aids easy. Target is my biggest commute too but I'll have a Super Target about 4 miles away in March of 2009.

Great job spreading the word out about Hot Coupon World. Ignore the ignorant who don't understand.

[fairydustcrissy]

Oh, i do :) And yes, Target is my farthest store away, which is about 15 mins. But next to Target I have a WG, CVS, 2 Publix, Ingles, and a Kroger, as well as Best Buy, Kohls, etc. So it is not a wasted trip by any means. But I wanted to add, Fark now has the story as well, lol. Hopefully this will draw lots of new members to HCW!

[LuvASale]

Crissy....just wanted to say "You, go girl!" That article is awesome and you are doing a super job! I can't wait until your web site is up and going, too! Be sure please to let us know on HCW when it's up! :)

Super job! :BigHand:

[Hina]

OP, great job and hats off to you.

I was immensly amused by the some of the comments that were posted in reponse to the the article, so that is how the Non couponers feel about us couponers:

Quoting:

"Get the beep outta here!! They paid her to take the cereal out of the store... c'mon!!

"nothing is a bargain if you don't NEED IT"


"Keeping my dignity is worth more than the 60 cents off a can of Pringles"

"BTW, THE PEOPLE WITH ALL THE COUPONS SUCK!"

:mad20:

[Xaiyla]

Great Job!

[MommyAngela]

I read this from the link off of Fark and before I saw the links, I thought, "She sounds like she uses HotCouponWorld." LOL - yep, there it was!

Glad to see you getting some good responses along with the typical jerks you find everywhere on the Internet. Way to go!

[fairydustcrissy]

I have gotten a few good laughs from some of the responses :) And a big thenks at HCM for jumping in on the replies :)

[Mama Bird]

Love this! Congrats to you, Crissy!
My friend sent me this article from a blog she reads: Extreme Personal Finance: Crissy Thompson, the Coupon Queen ? Get Rich Slowly (http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/05/16/extreme-personal-finance-crissy-thompson-the-coupon-queen/)
Which linked to the news piece. I was tickled pink to find out that HCW was "Crissy's favorite coupon website." I've learned so much in the short time I've been couponing!

[hotcouponmama]

LMAO at the comments on Fark:

bunner 2008-05-16 11:43:11 PM
Awesome.

A working man's dream wife.

I love the ones where they're like "I'd hit that!!!"

You go girl!!!

Screw the haters - they are totally jealous!!!

[fairydustcrissy]

Just a little update...I now have interviews with 4 different radio stations across the country! They all emailed me asking if I would talk to them. So far I have San Diego, Cali...Champaign Illinios....Nashville, TN...and one in Missouri! I will do my best to drop the website in somewhere! :)

[hotcouponmama]

Just a little update...I now have interviews with 4 different radio stations across the country! They all emailed me asking if I would talk to them. So far I have San Diego, Cali...Champaign Illinios....Nashville, TN...and one in Missouri! I will do my best to drop the website in somewhere! :)

Right on!!! That's amazing!!! You're like a rockstar!!!

[nrpeace17]

Hey Chrissy :). I saw the video was taken in Publix and was wondering if it was one of our Publix shoppers here at HCW. Congrats, and way to go.:BigHand:

[fairydustcrissy]

Okay, the 1st of 6!!! interviews is done!
http://www.wqqb.com/ (http://www.gottadeal.com/goto.php?http://www.wqqb.com/), click the Listen Live link on the top right hand side. The 1st interview will air at 7:15 and 9:15 am EST wed morning!

Oh, and HCW is def mentioned, lol. I just hope they dont edit that out!

[marj]

woohoo! Congratulations! I am soooo happy for you. Keep up the good work!

[Kyrthira]

That article was how I found HCW!! I wanted to list you as my referral, but I couldn't find your username to do it!!

Edit: Repped ya, Crissy. You deserve it (:

[hotcouponmama]

Okay, the 1st of 6!!! interviews is done!
http://www.wqqb.com/ (http://www.gottadeal.com/goto.php?http://www.wqqb.com/), click the Listen Live link on the top right hand side. The 1st interview will air at 7:15 and 9:15 am EST wed morning!

Oh, and HCW is def mentioned, lol. I just hope they dont edit that out!

How did this go - I missed it! Was on a plane that day. Did you talk to Kfish in Oregon? they had a link on their website!

[fairydustcrissy]

How did this go - I missed it! Was on a plane that day. Did you talk to Kfish in Oregon? they had a link on their website!

I did! All the interviews went really well, and I still have one in Canada on Monday morning. But the big news is...I will be appearing on Fox News Channel on Fox & Friends tomorrow (Sat.) morning around 9:45am EST!

[JANE4girls]

I did! All the interviews went really well, and I still have one in Canada on Monday morning. But the big news is...I will be appearing on Fox News Channel on Fox & Friends tomorrow (Sat.) morning around 9:45am EST!

how exciting :BigHand:

[fairydustcrissy]

That article was how I found HCW!! I wanted to list you as my referral, but I couldn't find your username to do it!!

Edit: Repped ya, Crissy. You deserve it (:

Thats awesome! And...Welcome!

[eisor]

I just turned the TV on at our hotel and Crissy was on Fox News! :) I didn't even know it until I saw HotCouponWorld.com advertised! :)

[hotcouponmama]

I am so sad - I only caught the last part of the article!!! WTG Crissy!!! She looked awesome up there!

[saras4]

I caught the interview this morning and it was GREAT!!! Great job!!!

[Asasmommy]

I saw Fox News this a.m. too and was so excited to see a fellow couponer!! My MIL called right as it was coming on to tell me and I told her I was already set to watch it! lol I loved that the hosts/hostesses were blown away. Then when I saw HCW mentioned I was almost jumping up and down. DH was just laughing at me.....great job, Chrissy!!!!!

[momo4]

I did a search this afternoon on foxnews.com & watched the video. I went on videos, and then typed in coupon queen, and it took me right to the video. Chrissy you looked great, and I think you are going to help a lot of people become aware that they can pay more attention to what they are spending in the grocery store. I have seen people buy items when there was a blinkie right over the item, and not even notice. Drives me nuts:hysterical:. Anyway GREAT JOB!!

[Andra]

momo4 beat me to it. I was just coming to post that the interview is up on fox news' website. Click on any video link and then scroll through until you find the one titled "Super Saver". Great job Crissy! :BigHand:

[JDey57]

Hi Crissy,

I actually saw you (I think it was you) on Fox? You did a great job!

Yesterday I joined this message board and was excited that you mention HCW... I was excited to hear the plug.

I visited your site, but looks like you are just getting it up. Let us know when it's ready.

Feel like a fool if it wasn't you ;p

Jean

[PMFan]

very nice. i cannot find a link to view the video ?

[mama22qts]

Didn't view the video, but that was a great article! Just wondering what deal you worked on the $20 eye cream the reporter wanted?

[cuzisaidso]

The Calgary Sun - Page Six Column (http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Columnists/2008/05/25/5662306-sun.php)

Read the bottom of this column. It's cute!

[fairydustcrissy]

LOL, I shamefully admit to trying to win things on the radio? LOL...and they spelled my name wrong :P

[ElaineO]

Hi Crissy!
I saw your article on 11alive and was so impressed. That is how I found this site! I'd like to work out a time to have some personal training done with you if it's possible? Thanks!

[neryguzman]

Great job!

[fairydustcrissy]

Just a bump to say...check ou this week's National Enquirer. Oh, and Inside Edition will be here filming on July 10th!

[JANE4girls]

Just a bump to say...check ou this week's National Enquirer. Oh, and Inside Edition will be here filming on July 10th!

OMG..how cool! :BigHand:

[floridaangel]

Just a bump to say...check ou this week's National Enquirer. Oh, and Inside Edition will be here filming on July 10th!


I saw the article in National Enquirer. That is awesome!!!

[small1der]

Great advertising for the site! I'll have to check out the Inside Edition on that night too! COOL!

[hjokeeffe]

HCW mentioned on the 11:00 news tonight on 11alive in Atlanta.

Now everybody's gonna be joining in on the fun!:smile:

[Valerie$$]

Atlanta area couponistas send me your tips for big deals from the Sunday inserts, sales, etc!! Esp. Freebies!! Thanks from Valerie Hoff DeCarlo (vhoff@11alive.com)
Help me help Atlanta's struggling families...xo

[hotcouponmama]

Atlanta area couponistas send me your tips for big deals from the Sunday inserts, sales, etc!! Esp. Freebies!! Thanks from Valerie Hoff DeCarlo (vhoff@11alive.com)
Help me help Atlanta's struggling families...xo

Val, why don't you go ahead and make this your own thread?

[cpaige]

Just a little update...I now have interviews with 4 different radio stations across the country! They all emailed me asking if I would talk to them. So far I have San Diego, Cali...Champaign Illinios....Nashville, TN...and one in Missouri! I will do my best to drop the website in somewhere! :)

ATTA GIRL!!! :BigHand: I also felt the need to comment on the article. I think it was b/c of those moronic, "I'm better than you" idiots! As a vegetarian, and someone who is hyper-sensitive to aspartame, food shopping alone takes me forever let alone w/ coupons! But since I actually like to food shop, I just take my time, read the labels, and match up my coupons! I'm helping my BF and I save up for a trip to the HARLEY DAVIDSON Muesum in IL.....and couponing is making the savings ADD up!!

[Valerie$$]

Val, why don't you go ahead and make this your own thread?
Is that allowed??? Am I threadworthy?? lol
thanks!

[BellaBelle]

this is how I found your site from Crissy's story on the news, and they are even going to be airing it on Inside edition, I think this is sooo wonderful and hopefully now with my 3 kids(now adults grant you) moved back in, and my sister and brother in law, that moved in also with losing their jobs because of the economy maybe someone out there can give me some hints, and tips to make my grocery bill lower, I typically shop at the commisary (military grocery store) but any hints or helpful tips would greatly be appreciated :) thank you for anyone that can help.
Belle