Did you find us in Women's World? Post here and say hello!

[hotcouponmama]

We're glad to welcome all the new members from Women's World who found us in this week's article.

Welcome to the community. We're not quite your typical coupon site where you'll get simple savings advice like "buy generics" or "buy an extra one" if they're on sale.

We're going to tell you to buy 20 of them if they're onsale, and that buying brands during the sales cycles is going to give you better deals than on anything generic.

And we're also going to be here to give you a hand up in learning how to coupon shop - with no subscription to pay for. Paid sites are pretty much worthless and you should never have to pay for good deal information when it's freely available to you here.

So, welcome to the site - we're happy you found us, and we're here to help!

Julie Parrish
Co-Owner, Hotcouponworld

[cody82414]

I saw you and Heidi!
I 'know' some celebrities :O)

[hotcouponmama]

I saw you and Heidi!
I 'know' some celebrities :O)

That's nothing - check out the "starring" on the product details on YMMV coupon movie....LINK (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P4Q3GK?ie=UTF8&tag=hotcouponworl-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001P4Q3GK) That would be yours truly there listed in the credits :giggle2::hysterical::wink7:

[Tara26]

Just got done reading the mag and been looking for a site like this. But looks like lot to read for me so I need to get started.:hectic1:

[rps]

Hello, I'm new as well. I have special needs kids, special meal planning I have to do as well, besides pinching pennies in this recession. I found your site in Woman's World as well. I've been curious about the different coupon places out here, but wasn't sure which were legit, and which weren't.
I appreciate any and all help.

I'm a mom of 4, though 3 still are at home ,my mother in law lives with us as well.
So I have to focus on fresh, frozen, no salt, no sugar items when shopping.
We have 2 diabetics, 1 high blood pressure, 1 high cholesterol, 1 milk sensitive, 1 on light or close to liquids for a week (had his tonsils and other things taken out and/or corrected so really careful to what he can eat so far). 2 picky children eating. And believe me, I am so getting tired of eating chicken or hamburgers, though that's basically what we can afford. So not only am I looking for coupons, but also recipes if I have to make those said main dishes. Thanks for all the help. Just trying like the rest of you to pinch pennies.

[zoeys_mom]

Hello, I'm new as well. I have special needs kids, special meal planning I have to do as well, besides pinching pennies in this recession. I found your site in Woman's World as well. I've been curious about the different coupon places out here, but wasn't sure which were legit, and which weren't.
I appreciate any and all help.

I'm a mom of 4, though 3 still are at home ,my mother in law lives with us as well.
So I have to focus on fresh, frozen, no salt, no sugar items when shopping.
We have 2 diabetics, 1 high blood pressure, 1 high cholesterol, 1 milk sensitive, 1 on light or close to liquids for a week (had his tonsils and other things taken out and/or corrected so really careful to what he can eat so far). 2 picky children eating. And believe me, I am so getting tired of eating chicken or hamburgers, though that's basically what we can afford. So not only am I looking for coupons, but also recipes if I have to make those said main dishes. Thanks for all the help. Just trying like the rest of you to pinch pennies.

I have not read the article yet, but if it wasn't mentioned you may want to also check out www.organicgrocerydeals.com (http://www.organicgrocerydeals.com) This is the sister site of HCW and has information on more organic etc types of deals.

Welcome to the forums!

[hotcouponmama]

Just got done reading the mag and been looking for a site like this. But looks like lot to read for me so I need to get started.:hectic1:


At the bottom of every page in the footer on the site is a link to all the helpful info you'll need to be a deal hunter. Use the "new to Hotcouponworld" page and check out all the resources there. And then the "abbreviations and acronyms" will help you through the lingo.

And then don't hesitate to ask questions - we really want to help you all understand how to do this. It makes a huge impact in your budget and your life to get a grasp on the shopping. It's one of the only financial variables you can control.

[flowersmama4]

I read about you in ww!! I have never found a coupon site you didn't have to pay for or that wasn't completely ridiculous. I am so glad I read this article. I can't wait to get started!! THis is the first thing I have done.
SO, about me?
I am a mom of 4 boys, married to my husband for going on 15 years.
I am a stay at home mom, always looking for a way to cut expenses, and maybe save some money.
I also look forward to being part of a community and making some friends.
:smile::smile::smile:

[ladywaterwind]

Welcome all new members!!! I'm excited the site is getting some great recognition!!

I'd like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about internet safety. Don't post any information on the board you wouldn't be comfortable with a complete stranger knowing. If you are wanting to start trading coupons make sure you fully research the members you are thinking of trading with through their ifeedback, posts they've made, etc.

Most of all, have fun! Read read read and more read! It will help you out. And don't lose faith, this WILL take awhile to get the hang of. But you have a ton of other members who always seem to be willing to give others a hand with information, so you're not alone.

[Shadowchasy]

Welcome to all new members, glad to see you all. You will love this site and the people here. Heidi and Julie are awesome.

Just start reading and dont be afraid to ask question, that's what we are here for.

There is a link at the bottom of my post to sign up for Trades....

[southern_belle1973]

Hi, I had to check out a truly free coupon site. And Im not disappointed. Thank you for this site! :D

[hotcouponmama]

Hi, I had to check out a truly free coupon site. And Im not disappointed. Thank you for this site! :D


LOL - yes, the whole notion of paying for information makes me crazy. It's like when I start reading an article at the Wall Street Journal and half of it's there but to get the other half, I have to subscribe. GRRR!!!

What the article failed to mention is that we're not tech people, so the site might not be as sophisticated as other sites, it is what it is....but the information here is off the hook! And of course, free, which is my favorite price.

Welcome to the community!

[yvonnet57]

I found you in Woman's World and want to say thanks for the insight into how much can be saved with coupons. I am looking forward to using your website frequently.

[ruby72768]

I am new to the coupon clipping scene. So I have a friend who is helping me clip coupons and telling me how to use them properly. But when I saw the article in Womans World I had to get it . Because every little bit of advice can help. We live in Florida where there was a housing boom and my husband drew houses for a living. Since the housing market has crashed here we make less than half of what we use too. So if anyone has suggestions on how I can save money any advice would be appriciated.

[my3angels65]

Greetings from Texas. I just read about Julie and Heidi and was very inspired. I'm widowed and am raising 3 daughters ages 15, 14 and 11. My youngest has special needs. I work full time, but don't seem to know how to make ends meet.

In addition to having 2 daughters with ADD, I was also dxd with addult ADD and also with a learning disability with math. As a result, my finances are a mess and I desperately want to get back on track.

I've never been good at using coupons, but as I said earlier, I have been inspired that I can do this.

Thanks.

[vladams80]

Hello everyone, I read about this site in WW. I started out a couple of weeks ago at another coupon site but had to join and skip so many offers I got frustrated. This site looks very calming.

My husband and I live in Florida. I am a full time office worker, married for 26 years, we raised one child who is on her own now. It's back to just the two of us. We have, like everyone else, felt the effects of this poor economy, so in an effort to save money, I began looking for ways to get and use more coupons. I posted a couple of questions earlier today, but then found that you have this beginners section to help us newbies.
Thanks to everyone who makes this website possible.

[hotcouponmama]

Hello everyone, I read about this site in WW. I started out a couple of weeks ago at another coupon site but had to join and skip so many offers I got frustrated. This site looks very calming.

My husband and I live in Florida. I am a full time office worker, married for 26 years, we raised one child who is on her own now. It's back to just the two of us. We have, like everyone else, felt the effects of this poor economy, so in an effort to save money, I began looking for ways to get and use more coupons. I posted a couple of questions earlier today, but then found that you have this beginners section to help us newbies.
Thanks to everyone who makes this website possible.

Yep - there are a lot of sites out there that do that. We've purposely kept our page co-registration free because we're just as worried about the safety and integrity of your email address as you are. And while there are some good offers out there that can be had from those means, it's a pain in the butt when all you really want is the coupons and deals.

So, welcome to the community - glad you made it here safely :giggle2:

[Onward]

Great article! Glad to finally be able to put faces to the names, and what a great story on how you two met and started HCW--loved it!

[Dolly364]

Hi Everyone.....I read your article last night in Womans World my favorite magazine. I never miss a weekly issue. I used to be very into couponing many years ago when my boys were little. Although I do still use coupons and save whenever possible, I'm not saving the way I know I can. I'm so excited to of found this site and am looking so forward to learning more about it. It's nice to see other people at there who have a need as such as I do to save money. Thank you again, Donna K. Whitestone, NY

[jen32966]

Boy, you sure do have to log in a lot here. I read about this site in Woman's World- I'm looking for anyone in the East Bay Area of California. I'm eagerly awaiting to be accepted into the trading section as I have inserts from the Sunday Papers that I'd like to trade. I'm also hoping to make an avitar after my first post. :)
My name is Jennifer.

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Hi everyone! I am the other half of the WW article (Heidi) and just wanted to pop in and give a hearty welcome to all the new members. If you have any questions please feel free to just ask. Our community is really great about helping "newbies" out and find their footing around here. Before you know it you will expert deal hunters too.

We are so glad you are here!

[tesswalker]

HI! Also read the article, actually at my sister-in-laws house. I joke that my mother-in-law and I don't have to buy any magazines, because my sister-in-law has them. Anyway, I am a working mom of 3 boys! They eat constantly and I buy groceries every week, so I look for coupons wherever I can get them. Only get one big city newspaper in my town now because of the gas prices, so I lean towards getting coupons from online. Will be checking out the site more.
T

[lexie1277]

Yes I found you in Women's World. People who know me call me the "coupon queen" so this was right up my alley. After being a stay at home mom for 8 years I'm now substituting as a teacher and para in the school. I have 2 boys, ages 9 and 6 and a girl age 5.
We live in a small town that shares a newspaper with several other towns so the net is becoming a great way to access coupons and at this point every penny counts.

[cheynesnana]

Just wanted to pop in and say Hi :wavehi: to all the newcomers.. We're so glad you joined us !!

Get comfy and get ready to start saving :BigHand: If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask !!!

[coupon queen ann]

HI, I am new to this site. I loved the story in Woman's World. I love to save money on my groceries and any where else that I can. I am hoping to get pointers from you, so start giving me pointers. Coupon Queen Ann

[coupon queen ann]

Hi Heidi - I am a newbie, and I think that I need any tips or points that you can give me. I do like to save, so tip away. Coupon Queen Ann

[dreamzcomputing]

Hi Julie and Heidi , I am a newbie and I just finished reading your article about you in Women's World a few minutes ago and I could not get to my computer fast enough to log into your site. - lol

I am currently working from home part-time while I go back to school to get my accounting degree. My hubby works but it still does not seem like enough to cover the day to day expenses. I am really looking forward to getting to know everyone and start saving money. I have been using coupons for years but I do not save as much as I know I can with the right tools and knowledge!

So far from what I have seen of this site - it is great!!

[earthdancer]

Hi Juli and Heidi! I am glad you shared your site in Women's World! Thank you. P.S. I think I did this wrong already...I said a 'hello' and put in 'new thread'??? I don't know where it went, I don't see it anywhere...oh well...Have a great day!

[PMFan]

welcome all newbies! i hope there are some new military family members joining too. we have the best commissary forum on the web IMO.

btw, is there a link to the article online ?

[JenVi]

I did find you in Womans World this weekend. Still finding my way around.

Jen

[small town mama]

Hello, I also have found you in Women's World. I am a mom of 3. Have been married 5 years(together for 12 years). I babysit for my sisters girl and my cousins girl both under 2 years. I have 3 boys. There is hardly a time when i do not have any kids with me. I also babysit a 7 year old before and after school and will be babysitting her little brother and 2 little sisters. I do not charge a whole lot of money. We live in the country so people can not aforde to pay a lot and still be able to pay everything else. I am just glad to be able to stay at home with my kids. I need all the help i can get!!!! thank you so much for this site.

[debbiemartinez]

Saw in Womens World. What is this all about???

[mrsjschultz]

I ran out and bought a copy a few days ago after seeing someone post that they'd see you two =)

[Thrielina]

I saw the article in Women's World and thought I would check out the website. Coupons are always a good thing. :wink7:

[sunberry]

New to "Hot Coupon World" looks like this is a great site. Women's World is one of the best info. magazines/newspaper that is out there, can't wait for each new addition. You will be receiving a lot of responses off of this article!

[fperkins]

Welcome to all the new members! :wavehi: I haven't seen this article, but it sounds like I need to go find a copy.

You newbies will love this site! I have been a member of many coupon/deal hunting sites for quite a few years and this is the best one I have found! The members are the nicest and the information the most comprehensive. And my favorite price: FREE! :BigHand:

[Lisa67]

Just finished reading the article. It's hard to find free sites. I use coupons here and there and always have high hopes. It's time to get serious. I live in Michigan with my hubby, I'm a Mom to 3 boys and 1 girl. Here's to saving lots of $$$$$$. :BigHand::BigHand::BigHand:

[halcottmama]

Hi everybody:wavehi: WOW, I can't wait to use this site. I would have never known if it wasn't for that wonderful article in Woman's World. I can't wait to get the new issue every week, I always read it cover to cover. My only problem is that in the very, very small town I live in, in the Catskll Mountains, in NewYork State, I can't get it every week,:sad: you talk talk about withdrawal:hectic1:.
Any way, I am so happy to have found you guys, and that story in WW mag was so good, I could hardly wait to go online. Like I mentioned I live in upstate NY, I have been with my significate other for almost 23 years(as of May 17), and he is wonderful. He just had a triple bypass this past May and is doing great. It just goes to show you you can walk 8 miles a day(4 in the a.m and 4 in the p.m.), watch what you eat, most of the time:wink7:, but his downfall~~~smoking for over 50 years!!! He went "cold turkey" on March 18 and has not had one craving since!!!
Myself, well I am on SSD and have full body chronic pain(complex regional pain syndrom) from falling on the ice at work in December, 1993. And I just turned the BIG 60 on January 1st.:hb7:
So I am looking forward to finding all I can here, and hope to meet some great people.
Happy 2009 everyone

[cybersusang]

Hello there!

I was delighted to find out about this site in Woman's World magazine. I knew right away I wanted to join the site. Saving money is a necessity for me and I am hope I will be some day able to share some tips of my own.

I love to shop and I do have loyalty to certain stores such as Shaw's supermarket and Trader Joe's stores. I also like to learn how to save not only on my grocery bill but at department stores.

Looking forward to getting started.

[hotcouponmama]

Welcome welcome welcome! Seriously, grocery deal sites don't get much better than this.

If you want to start trading coupons, be sure to join the trader group. There's directions for how to do that at the bottom footer on every page.

Really glad you found us, and I hope we can help get you on the path to saving money!

[YouPdWhat]

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Hi, Welcome to Hot Coupon World, we're glad you decided to join us. Come on in & make yourself at home. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are more than happy to help in whatever way we can.


Is it fake or is it real? Be sure to check out the following forums for important info that will help keep you informed:
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IGTBR Archive (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/igtbr-archive/)
Assistance Please ~ Is It Fake, Is It Real, MAY I POST IT TO THE BOARD? (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/its-got-real/6590-assistance-please-fake-real-may-i-post-board.html)


Don't miss out on all the great clearance deals ~ After Christmas Clearance Deals & Discussions ~ 2008 (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/after-christmas-clearance-deals-discussions-2008/)



Once Again, Welcome To The Group
YouPDWhat

[Jennifer68]

Saw the Women's World Mag and the topic of Save $1000's with Coupons caught my eye! I really need to get back on the wagon and use my coupons! I use to do it religiously, but then I had 3 little babies back to back and didn't have time! Now they are older and eating me out of house and home, so I need to start saving! I think I will need help navigating around the website! Where do I go to print the coupons? I am retired military so I shop at the commissary and have to have the printed ones.

Thanks!
Jennifer
NWFL:smile:

[tomasitab]

Yes I read about you in Womens World. My name is tammy and I am from Indiana. I am a circulation manager for our local newspaper, I can't wait to see what items I can save on.

[hockeymom2]

Yes, I read it in my issue and can't wait to get started to see how I can save more, I used to clip coupons but fot lazy so now I am ready to start again.

[honeybaked]

I just found you today in Women's world. Wish I'd found you sooner.:wavehi:

[flash09]

Hello everyone.:wavehi: I just find you all in the Women's World, and im so glad that i did.Im new and don't know nothing abouth coupons,so i have a lot to learn.I'm in Missoula Montana, and would love to hear from people with ideas abouth how to get started.Like to know if other people here from Montana also. thank you very much,and good luck to you all.:smile:

[sahmom]

Hi my name is Judy and I am a stay at home/homeschool mom of 1. I found you in Women's World and really love this site! I am a Women's World addict and forced myself to stop buying for a while but am so glad that I picked up last weeks issue! I am really excited to get to know everyone here.
Judy

[katey66]

I would like to say hello to you all. I read about your site in Woman's World last night and was so anxious to come here today. I live in Indiana PA with my BF of 8 years and between he and I we have 5 kids (ages 16-22). My daughter is getting married next year, so I need to cut corners everywhere I can. Although I want to make this a life style as well. I am excited to join all of you and to admit it, a little nervous. I have always used coupons, but not much more than a few cents off here and there.
Thank you for creating such a wonderful place to help all of us. I will be reading tons and trying a few coupon idea out.
I loved the article in the magazine and it did mention the organics, which I will also be checking out.

[chabezita5]

Hi! :wavehi:

I'm brand new here and I just wanna say I'm so glad I saw the article in Woman's World! From what I can tell, this site is pretty awesome! Gonna keep looking around and hopefully I'll soon learn how to use my coupons at their full potential! Thanks for putting together this site!!

chabezita

[abyd43]

I bought a Women's World magazine and read the article about HCW sight. Thank you, I look forward to saving money.

[restless722]

Hello All! I was so excited to read the article in ww! I try to save but lately seems to be a bit tough getting the coupons I use! I can't wait to spend some time learning all the 'tricks' and making some savvy friends!

[GrammaBarb]

Hi all
Found your site in Womans World magazine course I love that magazine cause it has tons of stuff and I usually sit with a pencil and paper and write down sites I would be
interested in and yours popped up and its great so far a little confusing because of all
the information and so far its hard to navigate so its new to me. Hope it doesn't stay
as confusing as it seems now. Can someone explain what are threads? I am new to this stuff so bear with me.
See ya all soon.

[GrammaBarb]

Back again, I am a little disillusioned because I live in the country and it seems like you don't have any coupons that I can use so far so I do hope that changes. Rural Wisconsin

[dmarlow]

I am a mother of three wonderful children and I work as a cashier at a grocery store and see lots of good coupons come through. My husband and I are having a bit of a hard time like many others, we just need to learn this couponing thing so we can save more on groceries. I'd like to find a honest way to make extra money online or something.

Yes, I did find you in Women's World, I am new to couponing and it seems I don't really understand how to work it very well. It seems that all the sites I go to want you to join and then they send all sorts of email about joining other sites But they all have the same coupons. Where do I get different coupons??????

dmarlow

[csuniques]

Hello,
I'm brand new here and I just wanna say I'm so glad I saw the article in Woman's World! I'm so glad that I have found this site its full of GREAT information

[dmarlow]

I have gone through and read alot and feel a little better now, I will say that the site has soooooo much info on it that it is overwhelming.

[sereni9547]

:BigHand:I've been paying a website to do the same thing you do here. I cancelled my subscription and can put my money where it counts back into my family. Thanks for doing this. It's great!!!!

[crystalh38]

Hi everyone I am new here and I am so excited about saving money. I did see you guys in Woman's World . I buy it every week!

I am a mom to a 4yr old girl who keeps me busy all the time. I have been married for 6 yrs. We have 5 dogs. I am happy to be here with you guys!

Crystal In Mississippi

[mrpeewee]

I found you in woman's world mag. I was glad I did. I have been searching on the web for one that was free. Thank you for that!

I am new at this coupon stuff but so far I am happy with what I have learned and saved.

I have 1 child in college and 1 that is a senior in high school. Next year I will have both of them in college. I am trying to save every bit that I can. I am now trying to talk to the one in college about coupons.

I went yestereday shopping and I tried to use a manufacture coupon with an in store coupon and they said that I couldn't do that. I read that I could so could you explain that more to me maybe.

Thanks

[m_jhess]

Hello,
I found this website from the article in Women’s World. I have been saving my coupon flyers for the last 3-4 weeks, knowing that I should start clipping them to save money. I was scared to cut them all out, unsure of how I would organize everything. I have just started reading everything, but so far I have find my answers, plus many other tips.

Thanks,

Jessica

[dcox]

I am new found site from Womens World,

[save4us]

I found this while reading this weeks Woman's World. Wth prices going up, up , up, I am so glad I never stopped buying the magazine so I could find this website.
I can not wait to get started. I am from upstate NY.
THANK YOU !

[BarbS53]

Howdy - Yep! I found this site in WW. Looks great - but lots of stuff in there. After I move into an apartment and can afford getting a new color cartridge for my printer, I'll be digging into all the goodies.

I'm a single mom with two teenage boys, almost 16 and almost 14! Been through bankruptcy and a house fire this past year in a traumatic way - but Upwards and Onwards we go! This is a new year and new good things are happening. Looking forward to participating and getting to meet new people. Oh, yea, we live in central New Hampshire.

BarbS53

[Mary Gaar]

Hi,
I also saw your article in Women's World. Was great and totally got my attention. I love to cook, but mostly I love to save money on items that I use to cook. It is a great site, but will take me a while to get through it. Thank you. It is wonderful.

Mary Gaar

[sdblosser]

I found yoru sight through Womens World. Plan to go to my CVS and Walgreens tomorrow to checkout the specials.

Thanks

[cdunlop]

Hey all! I was reading some magazines that my grandma saved for me, and I tripped across the WW article about this site! I am so excited, I have been using coupons and such for years, but am always looking for more ways to save! I have three kids, 1 girl and 2 boys. I have been married for 13 years. I work in a Special ed classroom at an elem. school. My husband is a police officer. WE love to camp and hang out in the mountains. I really enjoy working in my garden, my kids really like to eat anything we can grow. We live in a small town in Southwest CO. Our family is usually pretty busy.

[fernowl]

Hi,

I saw the article in Womans World and decided to check it out.

We had a string of bad luck for the past 2 years, car wreck, brain injury, trees falling, car dying, tons of medical bills, and my only son and his wife had to move in with us.

So it's 4 adults with only 1 and 1/4 incomes. Just trying to get to the point where there is a little bit of paycheck left over after the end of the week.

[nfretwell]

YES! Love this forum and idea! I have wanted to join a "good" coupon trading group!

[Lilputitat]

:wavehi: Hello! I'm glad I read the article on WW!


I'm Wendy, a 39yr old married mom, of 4 very hungry boys, 14yrs, 6yrs,4yrs and 1yr. I also have 4 furry babies, my kitties, one with a HUGE appetite!

I'm a huge Biggest Loser fan and have a goal this year to get in shape and learn to cook healthier alternatives for my family. My doc says I should lose about 60lbs.

I ususally work nights and sleep days, but I have this week off so I plan to use my time wisely doing taxes and organizing my coupon binder!

I look forward to browsing around and contributing when I can.
The site looks GREAT!

[GrammaBarb]

I already replied to this message in the beginning yes I saw your article in
the women's world

[shanin281]

Yep, found you through the magazine article! I almost didn't make it though because I thought I lost the magazine but luckily I keep everything and made it here.

It was a great article and very inspiring to try and save even more.

[joyousjeni]

I read the article and joined immediatly! What a great site, I am really enjoying it and saving already!

My husband and I want to go on an Alaskan cruise next year, but saving for it has always been a problem. Everytime we save enough to start planning, something comes up. So this time I am going to coupon my way to Alaska! A very ambitious thought, but I'll make it. The money I save from coupons and deals is going to go into an account for the vacation. My husband is going to put away $50 a week for it as well, but I have a strong feeling that my method is a lot more effective (and pretty fun, I love a great deal)!

If anyone has a great travel agent, I'll be looking for one soon I'm sure!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so excited to be a member!

Jeni

[chickpea_and_me]

Hi...I found you in the Women's World! I'm busy collecting coupons and love playing the CVS ECB game. I still am learning. I had to file for bankruptcy this month so I need all the extra money saving ideas I can get. I am still figuring out the site but will be lurking and learning for awhile!

Kimberly

[Davilee]

Hi~I found this site in WW recently and I'm excited to get to know everyone and saving money. I am married with 2 grown children and a 13 year old girl at home.

[Yuppitsme]

Hi!
I saw you in Women's World! I'm a mom of 4 and I'm ashamed to say, that until recently, I only clip a few coupons, and use the ones in the store. It's because I would finally get organized enough to use the coupons, and then they wind up expiring...and then I would get frustrated.
Recently, I got sick and so now I'm on disability. I'm trying (rather unsuccessfully) to make ends meet. My oldest son is disabled (he's autistic and one of the GREATEST kids I know) and my two youngest (who are two of the world's best kids, too) still live at home.

I could really use some starter help. I read (and am reading) the hints for newbies. I will follow them to a "T." What I need help with is this....how do I stay organized with all these bits of paper? Does someone have a kind of filing system that works for them? With the expiration dates and different kinds of food? HELP!!

I prayed to God last night and thanked Him for showing me this website. My (favorite, skinny) sister gave me a Women's World subscription for a year...and I am so grateful!

Thanks for all the help to anyone who wants to help me out!

Lori

Every day above ground is a GOOD day!!

[cheraarad]

I found hotcouponworld.com in woman's world magazine. I love the magazine and I love using coupons. Actually I never leave the house without my envelope full of coupons. I would love to start or join a coupon swap if anyone is interested just email me at cheraarad@yahoo.com put coupon swap on the subject line. Thanks
Cheryl

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Hi!
I saw you in Women's World! I'm a mom of 4 and I'm ashamed to say, that until recently, I only clip a few coupons, and use the ones in the store. It's because I would finally get organized enough to use the coupons, and then they wind up expiring...and then I would get frustrated.
Recently, I got sick and so now I'm on disability. I'm trying (rather unsuccessfully) to make ends meet. My oldest son is disabled (he's autistic and one of the GREATEST kids I know) and my two youngest (who are two of the world's best kids, too) still live at home.

I could really use some starter help. I read (and am reading) the hints for newbies. I will follow them to a "T." What I need help with is this....how do I stay organized with all these bits of paper? Does someone have a kind of filing system that works for them? With the expiration dates and different kinds of food? HELP!!

I prayed to God last night and thanked Him for showing me this website. My (favorite, skinny) sister gave me a Women's World subscription for a year...and I am so grateful!

Thanks for all the help to anyone who wants to help me out!

Lori

Every day above ground is a GOOD day!!

First let me say again a BIG hearty welcome to all of you that have found us in Women's World, we are just thrilled that you are here and hopefully as you begin reading you are starting to get the hang of things. If you need assistance or have questions please feel free to just ask away.

Yuppitsme, organizing your coupons is one of the keys to being sucessfull at couponing. However there is not one recomended method because everyone has their own system. And it may take a bit of trial and error for finding a system that works for you.

If you are just getting one newpapers worth of coupons a small accordian file coupon organizer will probably work for you. But if you are getting more than one set of coupon inserts each week (from friends, buying extra newspapers, asking for extras at gas stations, or even dumpster diving) then you will soon out grow that type of system.

Many members use the binder method (a zippered 3 ring binder with baseball card holder pages to hold the coupons), while others use boxes of various sorts (I use a toolbox myself). And for some people they file their inserts whole, uncut and only clip coupons as needed, using the Hotcouponworld coupon database as a reference of sorts to find the coupons they have.

Here are a few threads with some good information on coupon organization:

Organizing Your "Carry To Store" Coupons (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/getting-started-couponing-basics-newbie/79474-organizing-your-carry-store-coupons.html)
Organizing / Storing Your Uncut Inserts (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/getting-started-couponing-basics-newbie/98278-organizing-storing-your-uncut-inserts.html)

and then this one is pictures only of members organizing methods:
Show us your binders and boxes! (Pics only, please) (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/getting-started-couponing-basics-newbie/32005-show-us-your-binders-boxes-pics-only-please.html)

As far as expireds go you just have to set aside time each week or month to pull expireds from your system. I only pull expireds myself once a month, so when I am using coupons at the store I just do a quick once-over the coupons I am going to be using and double check to make sure none are expired.

Another tool we offer for members of our trading groups (Join the Coupon Trader Group (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/rules-guidelines-trading/20899-rules-forums-trading-share-wealth-must-read.html)) is the ability to create a "Keep List" using the Coupon Database (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/coupon.php)which can be used to keep track of all the coupons that you are going to keep for yourself (ie, not trade away). I use this feature to keep track of all the coupons in my coupon box. You can print this list out and take it with you to the store, or if you are tech geek like me you can put it on your cell phone or PDA (OK yeah I am a geek like that LOL)

[Lisa Benny]

Hi,
I'm new to this process and am extremely interested and eager to learn how this all works.
Lisa Benny

[lagear]

I am so happy I saw the article in Wonen's World. I joined the site last week and had lunch with the Birmingham Lunch Bunch today. I thought I was doing good saving money with coupons until I learned some new tricks because of this website.

[MaritaGR]

Hi everyone! I found the site through the article on Women's World. I'm always looking for good deals since we are a family of 5.
I see that there's so much info that I don't know where to start:hysterical:!!!!
I'm from South Florida.

[QuakerJax]

Finally completing my to-do list....needed to join this site. Put the article at my desk, so I'd remember.

I am a SAHM to my 2 yr old Jax. We live in Northern California. I coupon, but need to be organized. Thanks for creating a site with so much information. Off to study......

[Lucky1307]

Hi All,

After reading the article I joined and from the information in the blogs and chat I saved over $200 last month!!!:BigHand: I have two boys that my BF helps me raise because their father won't. I lost my job(of eight years) after a medical issue, we bought a house and then BF got laid off. Times
are hard but this site is a light at the end of the tunnel. :thanks7:

[snojean]

I am extremely new to this and need all the help I can get. Are there any more seniors out there living on a fixed income and struggling like I am?? Please let me know as I would like to get ideas on how you are managing with the economy so messed up.
I did find this website in WW. That is my splurge, I enjoy reading and can't purchase the magazine every week, but I did buy the one that had this information in it. I am hoping to save money, have a new grandchild coming in March!:wink7::BigHand:
"Thanks.
Jean

[StinkyMonkey]

Hi all. :hi2:



Found you in Woman's World and had to join. I am a coupon clipping junkie.

[Nancy Kaye]

HI I saw your article in Woman's world. Please tell me how to get started with this. Nancy Kaye

[Yuppitsme]

Yuppitsme, organizing your coupons is one of the keys to being sucessfull at couponing. However there is not one recomended method because everyone has their own system. And it may take a bit of trial and error for finding a system that works for you.
(I use a toolbox myself).
...if you are tech geek like me you can put it on your cell phone or PDA (OK yeah I am a geek like that LOL)[/quote]

Heidi...these are AWESOME ideas....a million thanks. I love the phone idea! I use my phone to keep my entire life organized so this makes sense to me.

I am so grateful to you...all of you...who have written with their hints. It really helps a newbie like me to not get frustrated right away. I want to stick with this....and I think with your help, I'll be able to do it!

Thanks again~! Lori

[bhardy777]

yes, I read the article in women's world and I was thrilled to finally find a site where I can get practical help to start couponing. and it's free! I am a 50-something wife and mother of 4 grown children and have been looking for ways to save on my grocery bill. thanks a lot.

[samckay]

Thats where I learned about this site. My grandma gave it to me because she knows what a coupon freak I am. I have been really busy so I haven't had a chance to post until today

[Dove22]

Yup, I saw you in Woman's World, I never miss an issue! Great article, awesome website, THANKS!!:BigHand:

[Auntsusan]

Hi, I am brand new to the sight. I just read about it in Women's World. I am single and took in three teenagers years ago. They are now 20, 20, and 23. Even though they are "adults" they are in school so I am the only income for all of us. I am always looking for a way to save. I usually shop at an Aldi's so I am not very versed in coupons. I want to learn if they can save me money over a store like Aldi's.

[eithne]

Hi, I am new to this site. I saw you in Women's World and had to join. I love couponing and saving money. I am also new to the computer.I am not the greatest but I am learning and having fun. :smile:

[flutterby2butterfly]

:thanks7:Hello, I read the article in Woman's World, I'm so glad I did. I used coupons in the past, but stopped. I read a book about it years ago. This site is so much more information, and up to date. I'm excided about getting started. Thanks! :)

[Lisa67]

Yes, I found you in Woman's World. I can't wait to save lots of money. :smile:

[angela.bray]

Hello, everyone!!!!
I read about this site in WW also. I am a working wife and mother of 3. I work 10 hours a day four days a week. My husband works nights, so a lot of times I feel like a single mom. In this recession, I have noticed my bills climbing and my grocery budget declining rapidly...some weeks I only have $20-$30 to spend on food. To top it off, my husband is diabetic, we both have high blood pressure, and one of our children is extremely picky...I am looking for quick recipes, and they have to be salt and sugar free. I have never been a coupon clipper because I never knew where to get coupons. How long does it take to get established enough that you can have enough coupons that you can go to the grocery store and get $200.00 worth of groceries and only spend a fraction of that? In the weekly paper, I get restaurant coupons and usually toothpaste and soap coupons but that's it and most times its brands we don't use. My husband is allergic to most laundry soap, body soap, and fabric softener. We use Cheer and Downey...anyway, any help or advice is greatly appreciated and much welcomed!

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Hello, everyone!!!!
I read about this site in WW also. I am a working wife and mother of 3. I work 10 hours a day four days a week. My husband works nights, so a lot of times I feel like a single mom. In this recession, I have noticed my bills climbing and my grocery budget declining rapidly...some weeks I only have $20-$30 to spend on food. To top it off, my husband is diabetic, we both have high blood pressure, and one of our children is extremely picky...I am looking for quick recipes, and they have to be salt and sugar free. I have never been a coupon clipper because I never knew where to get coupons. How long does it take to get established enough that you can have enough coupons that you can go to the grocery store and get $200.00 worth of groceries and only spend a fraction of that? In the weekly paper, I get restaurant coupons and usually toothpaste and soap coupons but that's it and most times its brands we don't use. My husband is allergic to most laundry soap, body soap, and fabric softener. We use Cheer and Downey...anyway, any help or advice is greatly appreciated and much welcomed!

First of all, welcome!

It will take you 4-6 months of collecting coupons and stockpiling deals that you can get with the coupons that you have. Of course the more effort you put into it, the more faster you will start to see the savings. BUT you need to remember the keys to this is buying multiple items when they are on sale so that you do not have to pay full price till the next sale. It is a process, not something that happens over night.

Recipes...make sure you check out the recipes forum here at HCW. A lot of the recipes are for meals that use things that couponers stockpile.

We do recommend not being brand loyal, so unless you cannot eat something or use a product because of health reasons you might need to open your mind to other brands.

However if you are brand loyal then you need to really stockpile when you can on those brands. Luckily Cheer and Downy usually have some sort of coupon in the P&G insert (which comes out once a month, usually at the beginning of the month). The coupons sometimes are not that great value wise but if you are brand loyal to these two brands then any savings is better than none. Also, when the P&G insert comes out, usually that week there will be some sort of sale on P&G items at Walgreens, Kmart, or other stores. It might take some time to find a good sale for those brands but keep your eyes peeled for a sale that you can combine with your coupons. And if you can get a decent price, stockpile it so that you have enough on hand to last you till the next time it goes on sale.

(P&G = Proctor & Gamble)

As far as where to get the coupons, well there is your inserts in the Sunday paper, keep getting those week after week, get more than one newspapers worth if you can. If you live in a small town, see if you can get the "big city" paper which usually has better coupons. Then be on the look out for coupons in your stores, tearpads, peelies, hangtags, winetags, booklets, etc. Take a few when you find them and file them away. Build up your coupon aresenal. And don't give up!

[Shadowchasy]

Hi, I am new to this site. I saw you in Women's World and had to join. I love couponing and saving money. I am also new to the computer.I am not the greatest but I am learning and having fun. :smile:


welcome to HCW....so glad you found us.

[Shadowchasy]

:thanks7:Hello, I read the article in Woman's World, I'm so glad I did. I used coupons in the past, but stopped. I read a book about it years ago. This site is so much more information, and up to date. I'm excided about getting started. Thanks! :)


so glad you found us in WW...and welcome to HCW

[Shadowchasy]

Hello, everyone!!!!
I read about this site in WW also. I am a working wife and mother of 3. I work 10 hours a day four days a week. My husband works nights, so a lot of times I feel like a single mom. In this recession, I have noticed my bills climbing and my grocery budget declining rapidly...some weeks I only have $20-$30 to spend on food. To top it off, my husband is diabetic, we both have high blood pressure, and one of our children is extremely picky...I am looking for quick recipes, and they have to be salt and sugar free. I have never been a coupon clipper because I never knew where to get coupons. How long does it take to get established enough that you can have enough coupons that you can go to the grocery store and get $200.00 worth of groceries and only spend a fraction of that? In the weekly paper, I get restaurant coupons and usually toothpaste and soap coupons but that's it and most times its brands we don't use. My husband is allergic to most laundry soap, body soap, and fabric softener. We use Cheer and Downey...anyway, any help or advice is greatly appreciated and much welcomed!


Hi and welcome to HCW.....Heidi gave you the best advice possible.....All I can add to this would be ...we also have a daughter that is allergic to everything and have to have special laundry soaps. Be sure to check out the Food Allergy link in my siggy as we discuss more than food allergies there. There is a link with load of information in there.

[liendi11]

Hi: I am a newbie... Use coupons as much as I can. We live in small town Wisconsin. There are only two grocery stores in 20 miles. Walmart is one....The more knowledge the better, is a kind of personal goal. I'm a info scrapbooker.

[flutterby2butterfly]

so glad you found us in WW...and welcome to HCW
Thank for the welcome i'm still learning how to use this site. But it's fun!

[ash_albright44]

i found you in ww as well. love that mag and so happy to be a part of your community

[lovey1977]

:smile:Hey i'm new to the site but am from a couple of generations of coupon folk I cut out you article from WW and told my Mom who I say has Noah's ark at her house from her stock piles of deals with the coupons she gets (alot from ebay) and she's excited as much as I am about this site. I'm a little out of practice so this is a great boost. I look forward to it!

[liendi11]

Hi: No, I did not find your site from Women's World, although I do read it every week. I'm a newbie...:wavehi: I'm a coupon"er" from way back. In Trying to make money stretch, I have found a new interest in finding ways to save. Do you know or have a way to send coupons to Military families? I have a very hard time with throwing coupons away. Especially if I could do some good. :shrug7:Thank you for inviting me on board. Dianne

[craftylin]

I read the article in Woman's World and this sounds like an awesome group of people who are trying to save money. About 25 years ago, I used coupons all of the time, when my 3 daughters were young and I was working parttime. Now that the economy is as it is, I feel the need to get back into saving as much money as possible so as to be able to retire some day.

[scissorbill]

I knew about HCW before but WW renewed my interest!

[liendi11]

Hi: No, I didn't find your site thru ww. I do subscribe to ww every week. I'm a coupon'r from way back. Always on the hunt for coupons that we can use for groceries. Learning is everything to me. Recycling is very important, too. Dianne

[Julily]

Hi, my name is Hilda, I am from Hungary originally. I am married to a sweet American man, have a 5yo and planning to continue...lol I am new to couponing, but I have been saving big bucks just by planning, doing my best sticking to a budget and going after good deals. I LOVE the challenge of saving money!! I am very excited to learn more and become a pro!! I hope to "get to know" many of you!!!

[kwg85]

Hi from Texas! This looks like the kind of place I've been looking for. Trying to save a few bucks these days can be pretty time consuming, but I always love a bargain and as it is right now, I have more time than money anyway. So, a big HOWDY to everyone from a Texas girl!!!! Looking forward to learning everything I can here so I must get started! :howdy:

[tinycrewmom]

Hello,

I'm new to the site and it looks like I have a great deal of reading to do.

I'm so glad I joined. :BigHand:

Julie
Pa

[funnyladyru]

excuse me but I found a quick reply and I am not replying at least I do not think so.
I read woman's world. I am 61. I do not own a computer and am almost out of time at the library. I work two days a month. I am so new! Trying to say "Hi" . Did it work?

[JDRmommy]

Hey there! I read the article and liked the idea that this is a free website where I don't have to pay money to get information. I love using coupons, and wanted a place where I can do some coupon trading, find out great deals, and so forth. I am married with a baby, and my mother-in-law lives with us. She is diabetic, and we all could lose some weight (okay, maybe a lot), so I could use some help on finding cheap healthy foods in the grocery store. :thanks7:

[sabrielle1977]

I read the article in W.W. and decided to join HCW & since then couponing has become a new passion of mine. Sunday is a big day for me and I get excited about the new coupons that are coming out LOL.....am I wierd??? I really like how ppl pull together here to help each other out, I think that's wonderful. During these tough economic times its good to appreciate what you have and learn to make the most of it. When my husband saw how much I saved and how many groceries we got he said " We've been getting robbed all this time haven't we, by not comparison shopping or using coupons". I just looked at him and said "Yep". My last grocery trip between the deals and coupons I saved 56%, only spent $20.47 and had 7 bags of groceries!!!! Thank you guys for pioneering such a great site to help ppl!!!! :BigHand:

[carolynishis]

Hi Younguns,
My name is Carolyn Barnett and i am from Lyles,Tennessee.I am so new at doing coupons but.......I got to help our family survive.
Thanks.

[patlover4572]

My mother in Law gave me the womans world issue just today and I just read the article. Since I love to save money and help others save, I said what the hey, I gotta sign up for this.. Thanks for being free!!!!!!

Leslie Stanford
Columbus,OH

[MrsMutt]

Hi, my name is Janet. I did find you in Women's World. I know absolutely nothing about couponing, so any help will be appreciated. Thanks

[bgcampbell]

Hi!
I just found you in Womans World i look forward to getting to know you all and saving money!
bgcampbell

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Welcome everyone. If you have questions please feel free to just ask. There is no such thing as a stupid question here at Hotcouponworld!

[baldknob5]

I am new to HCW and looking forward to learning how to shop and save money with coupons.

[wjc5566]

:BigHand: I am new here. I just wanted to introduce myself and say Hi! I love to coupon shop and since I am in college and my husband got laid off :( things have been really tight but because of coupons we probably do and eat better because of them. I just wanted to say hi and if you have any pointers or even great coupons please let me know.

Thanks All!!

Julie wjc5566

[foxj605]

Hello. I am new to using coupons and am excited to save some $$. So far, I have found lots to read but, no usable coupons. I have submitted my request to join the coupon trading group. Are there any coupons to print out from this site?:shrug7:

[moandlo]

I did see the site in Womens World. I am a 36 yr old female, employed part-time in retail (looking for full time still). My husband is 45 and has applied for Social Security Disability (denied twice, waiting for a hearing). He has some severe, life threatening health issues that we are handling to the best of our abilities. I like to do crafts and read romance and crime novels. We have no children together but he has two from a previous marriage (both in their twenties). I am already a grandmother of a handsome 7 (almost 8) year old and in January we got a granddaughter. I love to shop for deals and pride myself on getting the lowest prices. Thats it for now...hello to all!

[aishengming]

Hello,everyone.I am aishengming,new to this forum.Now please allow me to introduce myself.I am from www.nike-schuhe.com (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/www.nike-schuhe.com) and I love my job.Nice joing you here and enjoy discussing together!

:smile77::smile77::smile77:

[wenonat2001]

Hello, I have just finished reading the article in Women's World. I know it was from January but I have just found the time to do this. Thanks for having a website such as this one.

[saver from cal]

New to your site, was looking for someway to save money and read the article in WW. Thought it sounded great since the service is free. Need to save any where I can.
I am newly divoced with my mother (90 years old) living with me. Trying to save anywhere I can. As I am now the breadwinner of the family. Will be learning all the abbreviations etc and always working to save wherever I can. Thank you for your site.

[queenofthehivemomof5]

New to your site, was looking for someway to save money and read the article in WW. Thought it sounded great since the service is free. Need to save any where I can.
I am newly divoced with my mother (90 years old) living with me. Trying to save anywhere I can. As I am now the breadwinner of the family. Will be learning all the abbreviations etc and always working to save wherever I can. Thank you for your site.

Welcome to Hotcouponworld! We are glad you found us. Here is the link to our most commonly used abbreviations: Abbreviations, Acronyms & Coupon Terms (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/../abbreviations-acronym-coupon-terms/) also check your private message for a welcome message from me that has some great links to help you get started!

Heidi

[no5girl]

:wavehi:Welcome All! I am fairly new myself and this is a wonderful site!

[amyvelez11]

Found you in WW in a doctor's office. Tore the page around let it kick around for a bit. Finally decided to look and wow am I happy That tiny piece of paper didn't get lost. :) I know there were 2 sites on the page I came to this one and never even bothered with the other. I lurked for 2 weeks and well here I am.

I have a 2 yr old daughter and a wonderful husband. My fathers health has recently taken a turn for the worst so I am looking to coupon for my family in turn to hopefully save and help my parents get by this tough time. Thanks all.

[mletter]

That's nothing - check out the "starring" on the product details on YMMV coupon movie....LINK (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P4Q3GK?ie=UTF8&tag=hotcouponworl-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001P4Q3GK) That would be yours truly there listed in the credits :giggle2::hysterical::wink7:
Ok I admit I found this site at my most favorite magazine, Womens World.