News and Latest Haul

So, alot of you already know, mostly through facebook, that another TV opportunity has come about. I will be starting filming with ShawTV Friday, and then finishing up the show on couponing on February 8, with a full fledged shop at London Drugs. Needless to say, I have been spending most of my time prepping, clipping, emailing, setting everything up, and trying not to get stressed! Also, met with a fellow couponer tonight who will be with me during filming, and we did some couponing at London Drugs. Thank goodness she was there--definitely helped out! You can see the results below--figured I should get some practice in before it gets filmed!

Paid $42.47, Saved $181.33!!!! Details below!

The haul included: 9x Glade Scented Oil 2pk. refills, 4x Glade candles, 2x Splenda (with bonus $5 restaurant gift card), 3x Dove hair care, 6x Scrunge 2pk. sponges, 1x Schick Razor Refills, 1x Hydrasense, 4x Hunts Tomato Paste, 1x Breathe Right Advanced Strips, 1x Ensure 6pk., 1x Tylenol Cold Complete, 2x Benylin Cold Meds.

All in all, it was a good haul, as we use alot of the scented oil products--I love them!

Until next time all, happy clipping!

Exciting Giveaway!!!!

It's time to do a giveaway! You guys have been amazing--so it's time! So here's what you can win: 2 passes to The Calgary Bridal Fantasy Show on Sunday January 15 (value $40!) at the Telus Convention Centre! That's right, admission for you and a gal pal to check out some amazing fashions, score some swag, and have an awesome day out!

So, here's how it works--yep, I'm not going to make it easy--go on to the Calgary Coupon Momma Facebook page and click "Like" on the post regarding the giveaway, "Share" the post and leave a comment. I will be randomly drawing a winner on Sunday night, and will announce the winner on Monday!

Sounds simple enough? Good...now go and enter!

Taking It Too Far & Another Haul

Alot of you know that I have been asked to host two seminars at The Calgary Woman's Show in April. This is an amazing opportunity, and I am super excited about it. Nervous but excited. It has also made me really think about why I use coupons, and why others use coupons. I, like many others, really enjoy the TLC show, Extreme Couponing. Don't get me wrong, it is amazing what they can do in the states. It is really amazing when they feature the ones that donate it all to charity---that is fantastic. That's what some of this should be about. We do not need 1000 rolls of paper towels, or hundreds of tubes of toothpaste--the stuff expires. But, maintaining a manageable stockpile that can support your family is great. In our case, we have a rather large stockpile. I have used/saved almost $10,000 this year with coupons, and I have donated at least half of that to various charities, neighbours, family and friends. Yes, I do keep large quantities of items that we use alot of--paper towels, toilet paper, juice boxes, canned goods, dry pasta, rice, etc.

What I am trying to get across to everyone that is "extreme couponing". Use coupons whenever possible, save money whenever possible, and try to create a manageable stockpile. Enough that would last your family 1 year is reasonable. Product does expire unfortunately, toothpaste goes rancid, pasta sauce can turn on ya too... And donate your excess!!

On a happier note.... did 2 recent shopping trips. Details are below.

Safeway: 10x Febreze Luminaire Refills---FREE!!! Saved $40!! On clearance for $3.99, used $4 P&G coupons.

London Drugs--Paid $46.04 Saved $149.18!!! Details below!

Got 8x Dove Shampoo/Conditioner, 2x Old Spice bodywash, 2x Splenda, 2x Arm & Hammer Toothpaste, Glade Scented Oil Refill, 2x Glucerna 6pk., 4x Rubbermaid Glass Storage Containers, 6x Glade Room Spray, 3x Elastoplast Bandages, 6x Loreal Shampoo/Conditioner, and 2x 6-pk Bounty Paper Towels (with over $20 in coupons in each package)!! It was an amazing haul, and more than half of it will be handed out!

Off to watch some TV and veg... Snow day tomorrow... Happy clipping all!