How did you get your husband (or wife) on board?

[gamomto2boys]

My husband is happy that I am saving money but doesnt like me to buy things we wont use....such as the Soy Joy bars or the monitors. But, to me, if it's a money maker or I can extend my bucks for another month then, I'm going to do it. He just dont want the house cluttered up with stuff we dont need. I'm a stay at home mom so I love CVS, it gets me out of the house and I can still shop without spending a ton of money. I just wish he would get a little more excited when I show him my stash or talk about my deals.

[jennspen]

I'm with gamomto2boys, I think deep down my husband is happy that I save the money I do or stockpile stuff but he turns it around when he is upset about something and says that all I do is coupons. He is happy as long as he doesn't have to hear about it 24/7.

[faeryedark]

Originally Posted by gamomto2boys My husband is happy that I am saving money but doesnt like me to buy things we wont use....such as the Soy Joy bars or the monitors. But, to me, if it's a money maker or I can extend my bucks for another month then, I'm going to do it. He just dont want the house cluttered up with stuff we dont need. I'm a stay at home mom so I love CVS, it gets me out of the house and I can still shop without spending a ton of money. I just wish he would get a little more excited when I show him my stash or talk about my deals.

My husband was the same way with the monitors at first. Then he had a friend at work who mentioned he'd been diagnosed with Diabetes. My husband asked if he wanted a monitor and the guy said "sure". So far my DH has passed out 4 at work, and one to his brother for a friend. He no longer complains. He just figures we'll donate them somewhere. The Soy Joys I gave to people I know who are runners and into all the health food stuff.
I think the biggest thing for my DH is that he started to recieve stuff from CVS (a DVD player for Christmas for example) that I paid no oop for. He'll be getting a computer chair this weekend too.

[nashla97]

My DH is pretty supportive because he knows I enjoy it, but I don't think he really gets the value of it quite yet. He likes to tease me, but he gets a little thrill too when I give him a coupon for something that's on sale and then he sees how cheap it ends up being. I can see it in his eyes!!!

[ashleydawnsanford]

now my husband is mad that i haven't been doing it longer, but gets mad when i want to go to the store cause a sale is over tonight, he doesn't get it, i also am home with my little girl ALL DAY LONG, and going to the store, is FUN now, and my mommie time away!

[SelenaLV]

I had a particulary good day on Monday, I came home and laid EVERYTHING on the kitchen table and said guess how much all this cost, he guessed "$150?, $175?" Kept guessing higher! LOL!!! Then I said $12.77 and now he is on board!

[angieandaj]

My husband didn't get it until I took him on a shopping trip with me. When he saw the original total, then the total after coupons, he was amazed! He has been encouraging ever since then.

[DarrinV]

Hey... How do you get your Wife on Board??

I just got into couponing, and was estatic to save 6.00 off of our grocery bill today. My bride thinks it's a waste of time, but I beg to differ. Next week I'm shooting to save $10.00. It's quite addicting once you start, and there's nothing like getting FREE items. Woo Hoo!

Now I just need to come up with a way of organizing my coupons so I'm not fumbling through a huge pile while I shop!

[YouPdWhat]

Originally Posted by DarrinV Hey... How do you get your Wife on Board?? I just got into couponing, and was estatic to save 6.00 off of our grocery bill today. My bride thinks it's a waste of time, but I beg to differ. Next week I'm shooting to save $10.00. It's quite addicting once you start, and there's nothing like getting FREE items. Woo Hoo! Now I just need to come up with a way of organizing my coupons so I'm not fumbling through a huge pile while I shop!

here is some great info for you on coupon organization.

http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums...r-coupons.html

[jcagle71]

once she sees the money that is being saved maybe she will be more interested in helping you.