Frugal Friday- Coupon Mom (GIVEAWAY!!)

You don’t have to look very far in the frugal blogging world before you come across Stephanie Nelson. You might know her as Coupon Mom. She is BRILLIANT!! Wanna print out grocery coupons, you can do that. Match coupons with sales, you can do that. Need Land o Lakes butter and want to see if there has been a coupon for that lately, you can do that. I use that last one all the time. It is something she offers I haven’t found on any other money saving sight.

Wanna just know how the heck to do this thing called couponing? She’s got all sorts of ways. Well she’s got all sorts of ways. First, she has a forum where members share money saving tips and more. She’s got a blog with all the store deals at your fingertips. And if none of what I have written makes the least bit of sense to you, then you need to check out her new video series. I have been couponing for a little over a year and have shaved almost $1000 off my yearly grocery bill. If only that translated to more shoes…..

Anyway, she has just released a new series of videos with new ones posted every Thursday. They will be running through April and even I am learning something new. Since we are going healthier with our eating I need all the help I can get because, organic chicken? Ouch, those chickens must be eating gold. Not a video watching kind of gal, how about her new book, The Coupon Mom’s Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half: The Strategic Shopping Method Proven to Slash Food and Drugstore Costs? (seriously not getting paid to sing her praises, but that is an affiliate link). I happen to have one to give away. Leave a comment below and I will draw a winner from Random.org next Thursday January 14th. Want an extra entry, leave a SEPARATE comment telling me you have done any of the following:

• Subscribe to The Diaper Diaries over email or RSS feed
• Follow Coupon Mom on Twitter
• Follow The Diaper Diaries on Twitter and tweet about this contest

Good luck and here’s to saving a boatload of money in 2010 (and lots of pretty shoes).

For more frugal tips head over to Life As Mom.

*I was given a copy of the Coupon Mom’s book to read and one to giveaway, but I have blogged about her many times so my love for her is clearly genuine.

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Jill is the author of The Diaper Diaries. She has been changing diapers for 6+ years as a stay at home mom of three children. She also has a devoted husband who graciously puts up with this little internet hobby. They all probably wishes she would exercise a bit more discretion as she shares their life's ups, downs and in-betweens with anyone willing to read it. You can (almost always) find her on Twitter @DiaperDiaries.

51 Comments »

1. rachel-asouthernfairytale says:

   Oh PLEASE!!! I need all the help I can get.

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   January 7th, 2010 at 11:14 pm

2. Amy says:

   I’ve got a one-yr-old boy that will eat us out of house and home if I’m not careful. This would be great.

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   January 7th, 2010 at 11:22 pm

3. Rhen @yestheyareallmine says:

   Serioulsy, with 7 kids and a healthy diet, we need all the help we can get saving money on groceries!!!

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   January 8th, 2010 at 12:38 am

4. Rhen @yestheyareallmine says:

   I subscribe to TDD feed!
   Rhen @yestheyareallmine´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday- Snow

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   January 8th, 2010 at 12:39 am

5. Rhen @yestheyareallmine says:

   I follow CouponMom on twitter. Thank you for that by they way!
   Rhen @yestheyareallmine´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday- Snow

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   January 8th, 2010 at 12:40 am

6. Heather says:

   I saw her on Live with Regis and Kelly today!! I so need to start using coupons.
   Heather´s last blog ..Rather Than a Pregnancy Update….

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   January 8th, 2010 at 12:41 am

7. Heather says:

   I subscribe, of course!
   Heather´s last blog ..Rather Than a Pregnancy Update….

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   January 8th, 2010 at 12:41 am

8. Rhen @yestheyareallmine says:

   I follow you on Twitter (ContentedRhen) and I tweeted! http://twitter.com/ContentedRhen/status/7506837879
   Rhen @yestheyareallmine´s last blog ..Things I Love Thursday- Snow

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   January 8th, 2010 at 12:43 am

9. Michelle G says:

   We’ve decided to make Financial Resolutions this year – including cutting cable. This would be a great way to learn to save more money!

   Michelle

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   January 8th, 2010 at 12:47 am

10. Amanda
    Twitter: EnchantingHavoc
    says:

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this!!!!
    Amanda´s last blog ..Worked for YOU Wednesday…. Morning Sickness

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    January 8th, 2010 at 12:52 am

11. Amanda
    Twitter: EnchantingHavoc
    says:

    Follow @couponmom on twitter!
    Amanda´s last blog ..Worked for YOU Wednesday…. Morning Sickness

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    January 8th, 2010 at 12:53 am

12. Amanda
    Twitter: EnchantingHavoc
    says:

    I subscribe to you via RSS
    Amanda´s last blog ..Worked for YOU Wednesday…. Morning Sickness

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    January 8th, 2010 at 12:54 am

13. Amanda
    Twitter: EnchantingHavoc
    says:

    I follow you on twitter & tweeted about this giveaway!!
    Amanda´s last blog ..Worked for YOU Wednesday…. Morning Sickness

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    January 8th, 2010 at 12:54 am

14. Shelly says:

    Would love to win!
    Shelly´s last blog ..Publix Matchups 1/7

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    January 8th, 2010 at 7:35 am

15. Kate
    Twitter: ModernAMama
    says:

    Thanks for tipping us off to that! Though I usually buy no-brand things in bulk so I don’t know if it will help me much. But I remember my mom using coupons ALL the time and I’m guessing she still does, so I’ll pass it along.

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    January 8th, 2010 at 9:45 am

16. Kate
    Twitter: ModernAMama
    says:

    Oh, and I subscribe to you.
    Kate´s last blog ..Gluten-free Pancakes

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    January 8th, 2010 at 9:46 am

17. nicolerenae says:

    I would love the book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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    January 8th, 2010 at 10:14 am

18. nicolerenae says:

    I subscribe by email!

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    January 8th, 2010 at 10:14 am

19. Kari says:

    I use Coupon Mom to print coupons weekly but don’t think I realized all the site can do!! I’ll have to look into it more! Thanks!

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    January 8th, 2010 at 10:30 am

20. Kari says:

    I subscribe via e-mail.

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    January 8th, 2010 at 10:30 am

21. Britiney says:

    Fun! I can’t wait to check it all out.
    Britiney´s last blog ..My new favorite Christmas song

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    January 8th, 2010 at 11:05 am

22. Britiney says:

    I’m also a subscriber on Google Reader.
    Britiney´s last blog ..My new favorite Christmas song

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    January 8th, 2010 at 11:05 am

23. Britiney says:

    I’m following Coupon Mom on Twitter!
    Britiney´s last blog ..My new favorite Christmas song

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    January 8th, 2010 at 11:06 am

24. Melanie says:

    I love using coupons, but could use some help with better coupon management.

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    January 8th, 2010 at 12:44 pm

25. Melanie says:

    I also subscribe via RSS.

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    January 8th, 2010 at 12:45 pm

26. Amber Douma says:

    I love the coupon mom! I use her site all of the time!

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    January 8th, 2010 at 1:48 pm

27. dani says:

    I get your emails.
    dani´s last blog ..Walgreens

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    January 8th, 2010 at 2:06 pm

28. Jennifer
    Twitter: Zaankali
    says:

    Please count me in.
    Smiles!
    Jennifer´s last blog ..Yes, you might get slammed against the wall!

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    January 8th, 2010 at 2:29 pm

29. Ms. Latina says:

    Sounds like a great book, please count me in! Thank you!
    Ms. Latina´s last blog ..Is it Chic or just plain Cheap?

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    January 8th, 2010 at 2:34 pm

30. Ms. Latina says:

    Following @Coupon Mom on Twitter
    Ms. Latina´s last blog ..Is it Chic or just plain Cheap?

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    January 8th, 2010 at 2:35 pm

31. Donna Jackson says:

    Great giveaway and awesome resource!

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    January 8th, 2010 at 4:43 pm

32. designHer Momma
    Twitter: designhermomma
    says:

    I told my husband at dinner tonight that I’m really going to give couponing my best effort this year. And I need to look this lady up…
    designHer Momma´s last blog ..She’s Been Better

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    January 8th, 2010 at 9:40 pm

33. designHer Momma
    Twitter: designhermomma
    says:

    and I subscribe to you….of course.

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    January 8th, 2010 at 9:40 pm

34. Jane Anne
    Twitter: gravityofmotion
    says:

    Great contest! I just started following couponmom on twitter. (I’m gravityofmotion on twitter.) I follow your blog and follow you on twitter. Found out about the contest through your link on twitter. Thanks!
    Jane Anne´s last blog ..The Tide Rolls

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    January 9th, 2010 at 2:04 pm

35. Abbie J says:

    i always cut out coupons but never take them to the store with me! Oops

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    January 9th, 2010 at 3:41 pm

36. Abbie J says:

    I subscribe with google reader

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    January 9th, 2010 at 3:41 pm

37. Kristen says:

    I subscribe via the feed.
    Kristen´s last blog ..Excuse Me…

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    January 9th, 2010 at 6:03 pm

38. Krista
    Twitter: marriedlife
    says:

    I seriously need this! With our new house we will finally have some storage so I can actually buy in bulk when things are on sale… yeah!

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    January 9th, 2010 at 6:17 pm

39. Krista
    Twitter: marriedlife
    says:

    I’m a subscriber of course.
    Krista´s last blog ..Remembering Lilly

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    January 9th, 2010 at 6:18 pm

40. Christine says:

    I would like this!

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    January 10th, 2010 at 12:43 am

41. Christine says:

    I follow couponmom on twitter (gatheremeralds)

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    January 10th, 2010 at 12:44 am

42. Ellie says:

    I really need to start couponing!

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    January 10th, 2010 at 6:08 am

43. Ellie says:

    I subscribe too!

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    January 10th, 2010 at 6:08 am

44. Marj M. says:

    I would enjoy learning how to “coupon” when the nearest store is over 1/2 hour away. I don’t just jog over for milk.
    Marj M.´s last blog ..I have a sneaking Suspicion

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    January 10th, 2010 at 11:22 am

45. Marj M. says:

    I’m an email subscriber to The Diaper Diaries.
    Marj M.´s last blog ..I have a sneaking Suspicion

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    January 10th, 2010 at 11:23 am

46. Heather H says:

    Anything to help my couponing this year!
    Heather H´s last blog ..A Prepared Heart: Bible in 90 Days Thoughts

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    January 11th, 2010 at 4:26 pm

47. Jane Anne
    Twitter: gravityofmotion
    says:

    I follow your blog.
    Jane Anne´s last blog ..Frogs at Wal-mart

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    January 12th, 2010 at 1:05 pm

48. Jane Anne
    Twitter: gravityofmotion
    says:

    I follow you on twitter.
    Jane Anne´s last blog ..Frogs at Wal-mart

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    January 12th, 2010 at 1:05 pm

49. Jane Anne
    Twitter: gravityofmotion
    says:

    I follow coupon mom on twitter.
    Jane Anne´s last blog ..Frogs at Wal-mart

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    January 12th, 2010 at 1:06 pm

50. Lynn says:

    I subscribe via Feed!

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    January 13th, 2010 at 11:16 am

51. Lynn says:

    I follow Coupon Mom on Twitter

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    January 13th, 2010 at 11:16 am

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