My husband thinks I'm crazy for starting this...

[couponmama7]

Hi, my name is Kristie and I'm from Northern Indiana. I've been married for 6 years and have a beautiful 2 year old daughter. I came to hear about couponing from a lady that is teaching our Financial Peace University class. It intrigued me at first so I started reading here and there about it and quickly found myself wanting to be able to coupon with the best of them. I realize it's a science and it will take time and practice but I'm really looking forward to saving the money to help our budget as we get out of debt and also so it can free up some funds to do extra things we want to do.
The whole husband thing comes from the fact that he never thought "I'd be the type" lol and also for the fact that after my first trip, I had an adrenaline rush and he just about died laughing. Hurt the high a little, but not enough to deter me from continuing.

[thorrocks1]

He'll be on board in no time ..

Welcome ..

Hi, my name is Kristie and I'm from Northern Indiana. I've been married for 6 years and have a beautiful 2 year old daughter. I came to hear about couponing from a lady that is teaching our Financial Peace University class. It intrigued me at first so I started reading here and there about it and quickly found myself wanting to be able to coupon with the best of them. I realize it's a science and it will take time and practice but I'm really looking forward to saving the money to help our budget as we get out of debt and also so it can free up some funds to do extra things we want to do.
The whole husband thing comes from the fact that he never thought "I'd be the type" lol and also for the fact that after my first trip, I had an adrenaline rush and he just about died laughing. Hurt the high a little, but not enough to deter me from continuing.

[CouponQueen23]

You go Kristie, let em all laugh at you. That's kind of how I look at it. I tell people I am going to the bank to cash all my rebate checks while others are going tothe bank to get loans!! LOL. Start slowly and stick to it it wil come naturally. Dh will see results and may be he will even help you out on some of the really great deals that come along.

[Castingbread]

Hi, Kristie! Welcome...you will have many highs to come, and unfortunately many bummed trips, but the highs outway those by far. You can share here your excitement without any laughing--only a fellow couponer knows the true meaning of that "happy dance" when coming home with bags of stuff for pennies on the dollar.

PS: Seeing your post brought back some sweet memories. We met a gal years ago named Kristie from Northern Indiana--she stayed with us for two weeks while a group she was a part of put on a program at our church.

[WifeofBath]

It will take time and practice. Just read lots on here and ask lots of questions.
Before you know it you'll be saving $ on groceries with the best of us!

And when your DH says you're crazy, you can say "like a fox" ;-)

Welcome to HCW!

[434Teresa]

My hubbie thinks the same thing but when I bring home food, other items we need and it fills the back of the van up for $120 and I mean over filled he changes his mind until the next time I am going out the door with my stack of coupons but when i come home he is happy with my haul and what i paid. I think he jsut like to pick on me.......this week 12 snuggle's for $3.63 he did not laugh at that one time....

[ncmcjm]

My hubby is the same way! But he has learned we can get stuff free or I get paid to walk out the door with stuff! My stepdaughter who is 16 the other day was rolling her eyes while i checked out because I was holding up the line! She doesnt roll her eyes though when she needs hairspray and I have a ton of it and paid nothing for it!

It really is a high when you can walk out of the store having only paid a little bit or walking otu with them paying you to take it! There will be mistakes as you go but learn from them!

[mxmom99]

let 'em laugh girl...and you laugh too...all the way to the bank!!!

welcome!!

[ljthumper20]

You go girl!! My DH was kind of the same at first until he saw my savings each week. On one trip where he went with me to help he was amazed. His comment as we walked out the door was "Did we just steal this stuff?" I think I paid under $20 for almost $100 worth of groceries.
Now when he goes with me he keeps an eye out for blinkies, peelies, WTs, etc.

[sheila]

Welcome Kristie!!! I grew up in Indy, but now live in TN. You are gonna love it here, and your hubby will be on board and bragging about you in no time!!!!! First few times he comes to tell you he is out of something (shaving cream, soap, shampoo,razor) and you reach back and have another on hand right away....he will be putty in your hands!!!
If I can help in any way please let me know!!