One of our very own in the news! Stockpiling! Second link added!

[Mommy2Cadence]

One of our very from HCW in the news about stockpiling! Michelle aka mcatwood here on HCW.

"Stockpiling a key to coupon clipping"

11Alive.com | Atlanta, GA | Video (http://www.11alive.com/video/?maven_playerId=immersiveplayerwrapper&maven_referralPlaylistId=ddcf53a4d4ff0503868184650 139ed07710044fa&maven_referralObject=899411860&maven_referrer=staf)

For the in the Atlanta area this will be airing tonight on 11 Alive news at 6 or 7 can't remember. And she also has another small segment that will be aired tomorrow. I will update tomorrow with the other video.

Yeah for more HCW in the news!

Second link: "Douglasville Woman Bags Huge coupon Savings" Douglasville Woman Bags Huge Coupon Savings - 11Alive.com | WXIA | Atlanta, GA (http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=122701&catid=39)

This one will air tonight at 7!

[rockhound24]

Awesome! That stockpile looks great... gives me something to shoot for!

[thickbluebug]

Awesome stockpile pics.

My husband says "hers is organized"

I leave my stockpile in the bag until I can put it up. He throws in it an open row. HMMM, wonder why I have mustards in 3 places.

Maybe this will convert him to place it in the right spot, or wait for me to make a bigger row.

[ladywaterwind]

ugh, it won't load for me for some reason. I allowed everything on the site, refreshed, but it has the big red thing with 11 alive on it and the side bars with other clips, but it just won't load. :(

[skyangel]

Very nice stockpile i enjoyed watching the video.

[munchiegurl]

wow! i would love a pantry space like that in my house!

[puakinikini]

Impressive stockpile.

[CouponSAHM]

ugh, it won't load for me for some reason. I allowed everything on the site, refreshed, but it has the big red thing with 11 alive on it and the side bars with other clips, but it just won't load. :(
I had to click on it where it showed in the right column. Then it loaded for me!

[cheynesnana]

Awesome !! :BigHand:

[cupunlvr]

Very well done! Kudos to you!

[ladywaterwind]

I had to click on it where it showed in the right column. Then it loaded for me!

thanks, that did work for me as well :D

[greenfrog57]

excellent! thanks for sharing the link!

[mcatwood]

Tee Hee...I don't think Hollywood will be knocking at my door anytime soon:giggle2:

A big thanks to everyone here-- this place is where I have learned to be a great couponer and why I have been able to save massive amounts of money!!! Thank you all!!

[SeasLife]

ugh, it won't load for me for some reason. I allowed everything on the site, refreshed, but it has the big red thing with 11 alive on it and the side bars with other clips, but it just won't load. :(

I had the same thing happen to me, did you see to the right the choice of videos and the one at the top should be "Stockpiling a key to coupon clipping"? I refreshed my page and then it worked! HTH

Comment: That is an awesome stockpile and so well organized and what a great idea to donate anything that is coming up on expiration that you may not get to use - sweeeet!

Thanks OP!

[Valerie$$]

Thanks Michelle!! I loooove doing stories on HCW members and you are the BEST!!
Valerie
vhoff@11alivenews
11Alive.com (blog is VALues)

[Mommy2Cadence]

Thanks Michelle!! I loooove doing stories on HCW members and you are the BEST!!
Valerie
vhoff@11alivenews
11Alive.com (blog is VALues)

Valerie you did great on both pieces!

Second link added in OP!

[MariaT]

Anyone read this comment after the second link in the original post?
What a dipsy doodle!

Madamblitz wrote:
I wonder how you can save money by purchasing 30-40 items you don't need? The only way I know to actually save money and put it away for vacations, etc, is to save much more than you spend. What about the time factor you spend surfing the net? My husband,the accountant, would say that's the same reasoning I once used when purchasing something on sale for $150 instead of $200 and I saved him $50!

[jordychristine]

wow, that stockpile is REALLY organized!! congrats!!

[jordychristine]

I saw that too... I was thinking the SAME THING! :hysterical:

Anyone read this comment after the second link in the original post?
What a dipsy doodle!

Madamblitz wrote:
I wonder how you can save money by purchasing 30-40 items you don't need? The only way I know to actually save money and put it away for vacations, etc, is to save much more than you spend. What about the time factor you spend surfing the net? My husband,the accountant, would say that's the same reasoning I once used when purchasing something on sale for $150 instead of $200 and I saved him $50!

[disneyrocks]

Hooray!! Great job and I'm a bit envious of your stockpile room!!

[amblnc38]

Nice! I wish we had a bigger place to have that kinda of stockpile. But then again, me and DH don't eat much.

[Valerie$$]

Anyone read this comment after the second link in the original post?
What a dipsy doodle!

Madamblitz wrote:
I wonder how you can save money by purchasing 30-40 items you don't need? The only way I know to actually save money and put it away for vacations, etc, is to save much more than you spend. What about the time factor you spend surfing the net? My husband,the accountant, would say that's the same reasoning I once used when purchasing something on sale for $150 instead of $200 and I saved him $50!
I sent her a coupon for Sour Grapes!:hysterical:

[borntoshop]

I sent her a coupon for Sour Grapes!:hysterical:

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: .. Valerie!

Great stockpile, Michelle! It looks like you could go in there blindfolded and find what you're looking for. Wow! :BigHand:

Those were well done segments! Thanks for sharing them.

[Valerie$$]

Coming next.. growing your own salad, coupon clubs ( more michelle mania!!) and internet sharing (zwaggle!)
All of a sudden my hobby and my job have merged !! We have a huge list of money saving stories planned.. send me yours at vhoff@11alive.com!

[Ilovemyboys]

Im jealous of that stock pile!!!!!

[Grandma Lewis]

:hysterical: I replied to Madamblitz as one CPA to the wife of one. :hysterical: Hubby needs some more education.

Anyone read this comment after the second link in the original post?
What a dipsy doodle!

Madamblitz wrote:
I wonder how you can save money by purchasing 30-40 items you don't need? The only way I know to actually save money and put it away for vacations, etc, is to save much more than you spend. What about the time factor you spend surfing the net? My husband,the accountant, would say that's the same reasoning I once used when purchasing something on sale for $150 instead of $200 and I saved him $50!

[Grandma Lewis]

Great piece Valerie, very well done.

Michelle, we joined HCW at the same time. I've yet to run across a Smuckers deal. Will you share the details on that one please?

[doulas3babes]

GREAT articles!! I just got the opportunity to view them (at my brother's house, have dialup at home). LOVE the stockpile!!!!!

GREAT work you guys!

[babyeli'smom]

Great job Michelle!!! Loved watching the video.

[momof2daghtrs]

Great video! I'm still trying to figure out how she is getting free stuff though. I thought I was smart until i started trying to coupon! lol. So I guess she is putting money out upfront to save in the end?? I know she said she will buy 30 of something to get the savings, but she is still putting out the initial 30 x 4.49 right? I've started a small stockpile, of things that I knew with sale/coupons I couldn't get much cheaper,but it still only saved me 50% of my bill, so I'm still spending alot oop.

[NJOYURLIFE]

The articles were great!

I also noticed the comments at the bottom and have to say (as a fellow accountant), that I feel bad for his customers if he can't see very quickly how this works.

I am also new to this and haven't quite picked up the best way to minimize my oop, but I think that once we get on a roll, it'll be easier. Like I just filed for my first Walgreens rebates and will get the gift card and use that.

Lisa

[mcatwood]

Great piece Valerie, very well done.

Michelle, we joined HCW at the same time. I've yet to run across a Smuckers deal. Will you share the details on that one please?

That deal was several months ago--I believe it was a BOGO deal at Publix and I was able to use a MQ and a competitor Q so I paid little to nothing--I actually wish I had got more as we have already gone through 4 jars!!

[mcatwood]

Great video! I'm still trying to figure out how she is getting free stuff though. I thought I was smart until i started trying to coupon! lol. So I guess she is putting money out upfront to save in the end?? I know she said she will buy 30 of something to get the savings, but she is still putting out the initial 30 x 4.49 right? I've started a small stockpile, of things that I knew with sale/coupons I couldn't get much cheaper,but it still only saved me 50% of my bill, so I'm still spending alot oop.

I did have to put out some money but honestly not much---In my first transaction I used a BOGO Q and a $2/1 so I only paid $2.49 for 2 warmers AND I used a $5/25 or $5/30 (not sure which one it was)

So--I paid very little OOP and then used the catalinas from the first transaction to pay for the 2nd. etc...

I think I paid less than $20 cash but had like $160+ in catalinas after all was said & done!

[Valerie$$]

Y'all feel free to 'splain in the comments to those naysayers how it works!!
You can respond on 11alive.com!

Atlanta coupon hotties will be on TV again Wednesday!!

Thanks sooo much !! Val

[momof2daghtrs]

thanks mcatwood, Sometimes I get really confused about what coupons to put with what deal, but I'm excited to learn! My DH was really impressed the time I saved 50%. I can't wait til I get to where you girls are!

[miserlymom]

Your interview is an inspiration to me and I look forward to doing half as well in the future. Thank you for sharing!

[mcatwood]

Here is the 3rd link--
11Alive.com | Atlanta, GA | Coupon Club Finds Economic Strength In Numbers (http://www.11alive.com/money/consumer/story.aspx?storyid=122986&catid=289) (video is on the right)

oops--gotta go...my agent is on the phone:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysteric al:

[loveebella]

aww that is so great

[shelleyf]

:BigHand:

[leyla]

I did have to put out some money but honestly not much---In my first transaction I used a BOGO Q and a $2/1 so I only paid $2.49 for 2 warmers AND I used a $5/25 or $5/30 (not sure which one it was)

So--I paid very little OOP and then used the catalinas from the first transaction to pay for the 2nd. etc...

I think I paid less than $20 cash but had like $160+ in catalinas after all was said & done!
Oh wow, awesome deal!