Hi!

So I have decided to blog about my obsession - free samples, coupons, legitimate survey sites, saving money, and all things related to getting more for your money.
I hope to inspire other people to be as passionate as I am about saving money and getting the most for your money.
Some of you may have seen the special on TLC (The Learning Channel) called "Extreme Couponers"...I am by no means that crazy about couponing and stockpiling, but I do have some skills that I would like to share...and most will not take up too much of your time.

I will begin with an introduction...
My name is Jennifer and I am married with two children (boys), two dogs, and one cat. I live in NJ and shop at the same stores on a regular basis: Shoprite, Pathmark, Foodtown, Stop & Shop, Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. In the winter I typically stick to 2 or 3 of those stores, but in the fall, spring, and summer I will go to as many stores as possible (depending on the gas prices) to get the most for my money.
My plan for this blog is to tell you how I make money (I am currently a stay-at-home Mom) and how I save money. I will post certain advertised sales, and even unadvertised sales if I get to the stores early enough in the week; I will also post about coupons to use for the sales to help you get cheap or free items.
Just to give you an example of how dedicated I am - this Christmas my husband and I were able to provide our children with hundreds of dollars worth of gifts without spending a dime out of our own pocket. I am active with several survey sites and I bank my earnings over the year and cash out in November. This year I had a total of $657 in cash and gift cards...not a lot of money, but when you don't have to open your wallet or swipe your credit card in order to put presents under the tree, it's a wonderful feeling, especially given the state of the economy (which is NOT recovered, no matter what the experts say).
I have been using coupons since I was doing my own shopping for just myself. Of course once I had a family, I got more involved and thrifty; having 2 growing boys and a husband with a hearty appetite, I need to be able to stretch our dollars so our refrigerators and pantry are always full. 
I am going to end here for now so as to not bore you too fast too soon.
If you have any questions/comments, please feel free to post - I will respond as soon as possible.
I hope to give some helpful advice on here...and to convert some non-coupon users into coupon lovers!  ;)
Thank you for taking the time to follow me! I appreciate it!

Jenn