August 2007 - sbp

[hotcouponmama]

The scoop on sbp:

Sbp's name in real life: Lesley

Age: 37

Home State: Lesley joins us as a member from New Hampshire, where she's a SAHM.


Marital Status: Married

Kids: 2 boys, Steven age 5 and Trevor age 3

Pets: Lesley has no pets.


In Lesley's own words:

Little Known Factoid: "I'm working with the current commandant of the Dept of Massachusetts Marine Corps League to get their detachments involved in sending expired coupons to overseas military bases."

Favorite Money Saving Tip: "Rainchecks, rainchecks, rainchecks!! Get rainchecks on everything that is out of stock, and then trade for coupons to make the deal sweet!!!"

Budget: $200-$250 a month

Stores she shops: Big Y, Stop & Shop, Shaws, Big Y, Price Chopper, CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, Walmart, Target.

Coupon Organization Method: Binder

Best Advice to Newbies: "Don't stress yourself trying to use up all your coupons, even the best ones, before they expire. Deals and their corresponding coupons come around again and often they are better the second time around."


Some ADMIN notes about Lesley:

Lesley has been at HCW as a mod from the very beginning. She assumed the role of managing forum moderators and works with them on technical aspects of the board and coaches as needed to help mods navigate sticky situations. She also dilligently makes sure the coupon database is up-to-date on all the printable coupons available so that members maximize savings. Above and beyond that, she's open and friendly with new members, and is always willing to lend her support. She's an invaluable asset and we're glad to have her on the team!