I got people

I don't want to startle anyone- but I have a following.

Yes in deedy.

See, I was in Target a few weeks ago- me wheezer and emily- and a lady walked past the aisle and came back.  She walked right up to me and asked if I was 'one of them extreme couponers'.

Uh- no?  Those people are crazy.  Insane.  Obserd.  I'm just a regular couponer- with a big big book of coupons and a constant urge to check the sale papers for any deals I may have missed.

Couponers have a bad rap.  I coupon with integrity.  I match the coupon to the product exactly- always make sure to buy the right quanities, follow the stores coupon policies- I just try and match the manufacturers coupons to the stores sales and promotions to get the most bang for all of our bucks.  Buy purchasing product, I rotate their stock- they move product and reorder- the manufacturer ships more- stores get their money for manufacturers coupons back from the manufacturer- and on and on and on. Couponing is good people.

So why did I cringe when she asked.  I don't know- I guess I don't want to be considered a crook- which I am not.  I'm just frugal and enjoy 'the hunt'. 

Anyway- she mentioned she was engaged, watched that new coupon show and needed to know how to do it.  And wanted me to teach her.  Right then.  There is no system.  I wrote down a few of my favorite coupon blogs for her- ones that list out all the special sales to coupon matches per store and said she could start by purchasing 1-2 extra papers on Sundays to build up her coupons and then just start watching sale papers for things she uses.  She was so cute- like a little coupon baby. 

Fast foward to Kroger this week.  Emily, wheezer and I were shopping for that soap deal I told you about when I hear 'there she is'.  I look up and she says 'I thought that was you- stay right there!'.  A minute later she came back with her fiance, she wanted to introduce him to me.  He said he watches my show.  I explained, again, that I was not on that show- I'm just a lady who uses coupons.  As they looked into my cart filled with body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, and handsoap I felt a tad embarrassed.  Like I was caught in the act or something.  She asked what deals I was getting and then hit her fiance on the back and said 'see- $.13 handsoap!'

Emily gladly pointed out to them that I am a crazy coupon lady.  She's so proud of me, at least that's what I tell myself.

When leaving the store I smiled, because I have a posse.  I'll be available for autographs this afternoon at Target.  I hear that there are some holiday goldfish crackers on sale that I don't want to miss out on.  And possibly their 75% off toy sale (nice time to pick up a couple gifts for those kid birthday parties).