I love this post by Jessica at Life as Mom! It's all about being willing to be labeled "weird" when you use coupons. The truth is, I felt really weird myself when I started using coupons. Especially when I started really couponing and had twenty coupons to scan at checkout. But then one day, as my stomach was feeling all fluttery and my cheeks were getting a little red as I watched a line of people grow behind me and my stack of forty coupons, I realized that instead of being weird, maybe I was an inspiration? The lady behind me, when watching my total drop from $125 to $45, lost control of her jaw. Like, it just flapped right open. I thought it might hit the floor.
"How do you do that?"
I laughed and said, "Eh, it just takes time."
"No, seriously. Could you give me ten minutes? Just a quick lesson?"
I was kinda taken aback by it all, but that was the beginning of a new mindset. Instead of being embarrassed, now I'm proud! I love seeing the reaction on people's faces - the cashiers, the people in line, it's always the same! And maybe they are judging me, but I'm the one saving 70%, so judge away!
Do you feel weird using coupons?
