Welcome to Couponing for the Extremely Normal! I have a very simple request this week … Please use coupons responsibly. If everyone decided to follow the rules and not look for ways to bend them, couponing would be so much easier. Just this week, I read an article about an extreme couponer who paid “just [...]
Couponing for the Extremely Normal: When a Deal Doesn't Work
January 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
Welcome to Couponing for the Extremely Normal! Even though you carefully plan your deals, they may not always work out. Never fear … here a few tips for ensuring you receive the savings you planned for. 1. Know what you should be saving before you get to the register. 2. Watch the register as the [...]
Couponing for the Extremely Normal: Crockpot Essentials
January 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
Welcome to Couponing for the Extremely Normal! It’s that time of year when the weather is cold and our family wants nothing more than a hot bowl of something for dinner. Our crockpot gets a workout from November through March. Using the crockpot requires me to think about those staples which generally end up in [...]
State Farm Coupon Workshop-March 5th
February 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We have a new date for a Coupon Workshop! THIS is only open to State Farm Employees. However, if you would like us to come to your place of employment, worship, school, or home, email us at: madamedeals@gmail.com. We would love to help you Make Dollar$ Out Of Change. Date/Time: Saturday, March 5th – 9am-11am [...]
Year End Financial Wrap Up Checklist
November 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It is hard to believe that it is time for year end reviews. Taking time to look over your plans in information will allow you to evaluate what worked and what needs improvement. My husband and I met with our agent last week and we did make some changes to several policies, including retirement. Now taxes, that [...]
Getting Your Spices & Herbs In Order
November 8, 2010 By 3 Comments
Black Friday Safety Shopping Tips
November 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
Shopping on Black Friday has become synonymous with two things: great deals and craziness. Not only can you find some of the better deals on home electronics and toys on Black Friday, but injury and even the occasional fatality has been known to happen as well. So what’s the best way to get those good [...]
4 Tips to Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season
October 23, 2010 By 6 Comments
The countdown to Christmas begins! As I have already mentioned, I shop year round to get the best deals on gifts. Plus, I make several homemade gifts which you can read about in our Holiday From the Heart Posts from last year. Below you find a few more tips to avoid overspending this holiday season. How To [...]
Packaging Meat for the Freezer
October 21, 2010 By 7 Comments
Cooking in Season & Fall Stockpile Items
October 17, 2010 By 2 Comments
Fall is finally here, yeah! With the change of season you may have noticed that the grocery sales ad has changed a bit too. The loss leaders, the items that are deeply discounted to draw you in, have changed with the season along with the produce and meat sales. The easiest way to save some money at the grocery [...]
