August 2009 - Zwella Ingrid

[sbp]

We are happy to announce that Zwella Ingrid has been chosen as our member of the month for August.

Martha has been doing well in the Living Off Your Stockpile Challenge threads over the past few months.

Name: Martha Sanders aka Zwella Ingrid on HCW

Age: 51

Home State: Indiana
Marital Status: Married

Kids: Daughter-33, Son-19, Son-16

Pets: One Dog-Molly Ginger, Two Cats-Bruce and Alfie

Little Known Factoid: I love old movies, crafts and couponing!
Favorite Money Saving Tip: Budget:
I use Dave Ramsey's envelope system. Using that system along with the hints and tips from all the great folks at HCW has really helped our budget. Also I need to give props to the HCW Stockpile Challenge thread which has really helped me look at couponing in a whole new way. Give it a try, it's great fun!

Stores I shop: CVS, Walgreens, Krogers, Aldis, and Wal-Mart if absolutely necessary! LOL!

Coupon Organization Method: I keep my inserts whole, file them in ziploc bags by date, and only cut them when I need the coupons. I have a small accordion folder, and I cut coupons I need for each store and file them in envelopes by store and I carry the accordion with me everywhere I go. It is always in my car, and I take it in whenever I shop.

Best Advice to Newbies: Don't give up, because you will definitely will get discouraged at some point. Just keep reading every post you possibly can on HCW, especially the information for newcomers, and you will learn. It is important to start slowly, and not buy too much until you understand what a good deal really is. Every deal seems good in the beginning! Take your time and learn, because the deals will come back around. Also, do not let cranky cashiers or store personnel get you down. Use kindness as your weapon, and sometimes you can end up making friends!

Martha, thanks for being a valued member of our community!!! It's nice to learn more about you!!

[cheynesnana]

Woo Hoo!!! Congrats!!!

[kittensqueak]

Congrats!!! You are doing so great in the September challenge - keep up the good work - things will work out!!

[seedlady]

it's so fun to learn more about you- i see you in cvs quite often, answering questions.

[cody82414]

Goooooo Zwella!
Fantastic!!!!

[cjpsmom]

Alright Zwell!!! Way to go!!!!You're the one!!!!!!WOOHOO!!!!
You deserve it Zwell!!

[W0Wme]

Way to go Zwella & we are blessed to have you here at HCW , well deserved!

[tacatcon]

Nice to read about you! I love the "kindness weapon" that's just awesome!

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Nice to learn more about you! Congrats!

[ECB_Mule]

Congrats!