Z’s Picks
I like experimental shopping, testing the waters and doing a lot of surfing, looking and thinking before I buy, much to the annoyance of my frugal husband, Mo. My best coupons often come from the clothing, shoes and cosmetics categories. I’m frugal to the core, but don’t want to give up the quality of my favorite brands. I’ll get my brand name clothing cheap, one way or another, even from Goodwill, if I have to.
Our Story
Our appreciation for the power of coupons goes back to immediately after we were married. I was unemployed and new to the U.S. My husband was a struggling website designer. We struggled, living off cheap canned goods, crackers and fruit from supermarkets like Kroger and fast food from Subway thanks to regular local Subway coupons. When we went out to eat, it was often because we had found a good local restaurant coupon. It’s moving to think back at how the two newlyweds celebrated with joy to find that special coupon so we could have a weekend date to dine out. Read the rest of the story of the frugal couple…
Z's Latest Blog: Happy at the Checkout Line
Are you finished Christmas shopping yet? Are you frantically looking for the best deals on gifts so you can stretch your shopping money farther? If so, then perhaps you will relate to the thoughts in Coupon Claim’s 2011 poem parody. Following the form of the classic song, Jolly ol’ St. Nicholas, Coupon Claim is happy to present this year’s offering, Happy at the Checkout Line. We hope you enjoy it! (more…)
