The ULTIMATE "Girl Math" - The Biggest Savings On Extreme Couponing!
TLDRThe video script details the extreme couponing journeys of several individuals who have turned couponing into an art form and a lifestyle. Jamie, known as the 'diva for coupons,' has amassed a stockpile of essentials like toilet paper and paper towels, vowing never to pay full price. She meticulously plans her shopping trips, which are aided by her husband, Philip. Similarly, Joel, a high school student, uses couponing to provide gifts for children's hospitals. Missy, a mother of ten, has built a stockpile worth $75,000 and supports her family and community through her savings. Julie, the 'coupon lady,' secures a job at a sober home by proving her couponing skills can fill their pantry for less. Amber and her husband Clayon work as a team to collect and use coupons, achieving a 93% savings rate on a massive shop. Scott, the 'coupon King,' has stockpiled goods for a year and continues to coupon fervently. Chris, focused on charity, uses a strategic approach to couponing to provide for City Mission and troops overseas. Desiree Young, a homemaker, dumpster dives for coupons, building a stockpile worth thousands without spending a dime. Lastly, the 'Double Saving Divas,' identical twins Tyran and Taran, use their combined couponing expertise to save significantly on their purchases, even on their birthday. Each story illustrates the dedication, strategy, and passion these individuals have for couponing and the significant savings it enables.
Takeaways
- ๐ Jamie, known as the 'diva for coupons,' has a dedicated room for her extensive coupon collection and stockpile of household items.
- ๐ Jamie keeps about 1,000 coupon inserts valued at nearly $40,000 on hand, transforming her family's wreck room into a coupon storage space.
- ๐ก Jamie's couponing hobby began as a necessity when her husband lost his job, and she aimed to maintain their lifestyle without paying full price.
- ๐ Jamie spends up to 6 hours preparing for a shopping trip, meticulously planning to optimize her savings using coupons, sales, and organizational skills.
- ๐ Jamie's successful shopping trip resulted in a 94% savings on a haul that originally had a total of $1,926, which she paid for with just $13.73 using coupons.
- ๐ Joel, a high school student, uses his couponing skills to purchase gifts for the Children's Hospital after Christmas sales, aiming to bring joy to less fortunate children.
- ๐ Joel managed to buy over 40 gifts for the Children's Hospital with just $100, achieving a significant discount during his post-Christmas shopping spree.
- ๐ Missy, a super extreme couponer, collects up to 5,000 newspaper coupon inserts every week, allowing her to build a stockpile worth about $75,000.
- ๐ฐ Missy's couponing skills have saved her family over $60,000 in a year, and she also supports her community by donating items and providing for her family's needs.
- ๐งฎ Julie, another extreme couponer, is offered a job to use her skills to stock up a pantry for a sober home for teenagers, proving that couponing can be a full-time endeavor.
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Scott, a radio producer, and his family rely heavily on couponing for their daily needs, with Scott being meticulous about not paying full price for any item.
Q & A
What is Jamie's 11th commandment regarding shopping?
-Jamie's 11th commandment is 'Thou shalt not pay retail,' which signifies her commitment to using coupons and avoiding full-price purchases.
How many coupon inserts does Jamie keep on hand at all times?
-Jamie keeps about 1,000 coupon inserts valued at almost $40,000 on hand at all times.
What does Jamie's coupon room represent in terms of her dedication to couponing?
-Jamie's coupon room, which she turned the family's wreck room into, represents her full dedication to couponing and serves as a dedicated space for managing her massive collection of coupons.
What was the approximate total value of the items Jamie purchased during her extreme shopping trip?
-The approximate total value of the items Jamie purchased was $1,926, which she paid $13.73 for after using coupons, resulting in a 94% savings.
Why did Joel decide to go shopping the day after Christmas?
-Joel decided to go shopping the day after Christmas to take advantage of the significant discounts (50 to 90% off) to buy gifts for the Children's Hospital.
What is the term for vouchers that extend the sale price on an item?
-The term for vouchers that extend the sale price on an item is 'rain checks.'
What is the name of the person who relies on day after Christmas shopping to stock up on an entire year's worth of products?
-The person who relies on day after Christmas shopping to stock up on an entire year's worth of products is Missy.
What is the term used to describe a situation where every avenue of approach to save is combined, maximizing savings?
-The term used to describe this situation is 'perfect storm.'
What is the largest single purchase item that Scott made in preparation for his wife's childbirth?
-The largest single purchase item that Scott made was over 2500 diapers.
What is the reason behind Desiree's extensive dedication to couponing?
-Desiree's extensive dedication to couponing is driven by her experience of living paycheck to paycheck after her son was born, which motivated her to save as much money as possible on groceries and household items.
What is the total retail value of the items that the double saving Divas, Ty and Taran, purchased on their birthday?
-The total retail value of the items that Ty and Taran purchased on their birthday was $422.2.
Outlines
๐ Jamie's Couponing Journey
Jamie, the 'Coupon Diva,' has turned her family's spare room into a coupon storage room, holding about $40,000 worth of coupon inserts. Her stockpile includes essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, cereal, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies. After her husband lost his job, she used coupons to maintain their lifestyle, spending up to 6 hours planning each shopping trip and leveraging leftover newspaper coupons. Her methodical approach ensures she never pays full price, adhering to her 11th commandment: 'Thou shalt not pay retail.'
๐ช Joel's Post-Christmas Shopping Spree
High school junior Joel, a self-proclaimed 'Teenage coupon addict,' uses his couponing skills to purchase gifts for the Children's Hospital after Christmas sales. With only $100, he manages to buy over 40 gifts by taking advantage of significant discounts. Despite initial challenges, such as finding transportation for his purchases and dealing with unresponsive friends, Joel successfully completes his shopping with the help of his friend Monica, achieving a 94% savings on his purchases.
๐ Missy's Generous Couponing
Missy, an extreme couponer, has amassed a stockpile worth approximately $75,000, which includes non-perishable food items, health and beauty products, and cleaning supplies. She uses her couponing skills not only to sustain her family of ten but also to support her community and soldiers overseas. Missy's dedication to couponing has led to significant savings and the ability to donate items to those in need, treating her stockpile as a personal supermarket for her family and others.
๐ Julie's Couponing Challenge
Julie, known as the 'Coupon Lady,' interviews for a unique job at Fire Mountain, a residential rehab for teenagers, where she aims to coupon for a living. Given the challenge to fill the home's pantry with two weeks' worth of organic food for $150, Julie accepts and successfully manages to provide significant savings, achieving an 85% discount on her shopping trip. Her methodical approach and ability to stack coupons strategically impress the home's founder, securing her the position.
๐ Missy's Day After Christmas Shopping
Missy, a Florida mother, and couponer is a pro at post-Christmas shopping, using the day to stock up on an entire year's worth of products. She prepares extensively for this shopping trip, even enlisting her niece's help to sort through coupons and sales. Despite the pressure of sticking to a tight schedule, Missy manages to secure impressive deals on items like gift sets, blankets, and clothing, resulting in a 72% savings on her purchases.
๐ Amber's Family Couponing Efforts
Amber, a full-time nurse, and her stay-at-home dad husband Clayon, work together to extreme coupon for their family. With the help of their children, they sort through hundreds of coupons to prepare for major shopping trips. During a mega sale event, Amber manages to stock up on items like hand soap and pain relievers, using coupons, store promotions, and loyalty cards to achieve significant savings, reducing a $2,756.94 retail value haul to just $187.6.
๐ Scott's Coupon King Strategies
Scott B, a radio producer from Long Island, New York, is known as the 'Coupon King' in his family. He has built a stockpile that could last his family for up to a year, including essentials like diapers, baby formula, cereal, toilet paper, and shampoo. As his wife's due date approaches, Scott uses his couponing expertise to ensure he has everything they need, adhering to strict store limits on the number of items that can be bought with coupons. His careful planning and execution result in a successful shopping trip, reinforcing his commitment to saving every penny possible.
๐๏ธ Chris's Couponing for Charity
Chris, a dedicated couponer, aims to purchase 700 items for charity, focusing on perishable goods for the City Mission and troops overseas. He meticulously plans his shopping trips, using a combination of sales, store rewards, and manufacturer's coupons to maximize savings. Chris's strategy involves pre-ordering large quantities of items and carefully tracking each purchase to ensure no opportunities for savings are missed. His successful shopping spree, which includes items like protein bars, beverages, and bacon, results in an $885.64 retail value haul paid for with $0, thanks to coupons.
๐๏ธ Desiree's Dumpster Diving for Coupons
Desiree Young, a North Carolina homemaker, has found a cost-effective way to collect coupons by dumpster diving. She recovers discarded coupons from local dumpsters, which has allowed her to build a stockpile of over 2400 household and grocery items. Desiree dedicates 60 hours a week to couponing and follows a strict schedule for prepping, organizing, and shopping. During a major sale, she brings a friend along to help and successfully reduces an expected $1000 grocery bill to just $21.26, achieving a 98% savings.
๐ Double Saving Divas' Birthday Couponing
Identical twins Taran and Tyran, known as the 'Double Saving Divas,' celebrate their birthday by going on an extreme couponing shopping spree. They have a shared stockpile of essentials, including nearly 4000 diapers. The twins meticulously plan their shopping trip, aiming to stay under a $60 budget for the entire day. They use a combination of manufacturer's coupons, store sales, and loyalty cards to reduce the cost of items like antacids, vitamins, and travel-sized products. Despite a momentary disagreement on purchasing more pork chops than initially planned, they stick to their budget and successfully bring their retail value of $422.2 down to $19.96, including $6 in tips, resulting in a 95% savings.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กCouponing
๐กStockpile
๐กExtreme Couponing
๐กOverage
๐กRain Check
๐กDouble Coupons
๐กStacking Coupons
๐กDay After Christmas Sales
๐กRegister Lock-up
๐กDedicated Coupon Room
๐กNon-Couponed Items
Highlights
Jamie, known as the 'diva for coupons,' has dedicated her life to couponing, amassing a stockpile including 450 rolls of toilet paper and 250 rolls of paper towels.
Jamie adheres to the 11th commandment: 'Thou shalt not pay retail,' aiming to live by this principle with the help of coupons.
She maintains a collection of about 1,000 coupon inserts valued at nearly $40,000, showcasing her extreme dedication to couponing.
Jamie's coupon room, akin to a 'man cave,' is fully dedicated to her couponing activities, highlighting her commitment to the practice.
After her husband lost his job, Jamie turned to extreme couponing to maintain her family's lifestyle, marking a significant shift in her shopping habits.
Jamie spends up to 6 hours preparing for a single shopping trip, meticulously planning to maximize her savings.
She utilizes an alphabetical listing of store items and their corresponding aisles to optimize her shopping efficiency.
Jamie's shopping trip resulted in a haul valued at $1,926, which she paid only $13.73 for with the help of coupons, achieving a 94% savings.
High school junior Joel, a self-proclaimed 'Teenage coupon addict,' uses his skills to hunt for deals not just for himself but also to donate to the Children's Hospital.
Joel managed to purchase over 40 gifts for the Children's Hospital with just $100, demonstrating the power of couponing for charitable causes.
Missy, an extreme couponer, has built a stockpile worth about $75,000, including 10,000 food, health, and beauty products, to support her family of 10.
Missy's couponing activities have saved her family over $60,000 in a year, illustrating the potential financial impact of dedicated couponing.
Julie, known as 'the coupon lady,' secures a job at a sober home by proving her extreme couponing skills can fill the home's pantry for $150.
Desiree Young, a North Carolina homemaker, collects discarded coupons from dumpsters, amassing a stockpile worth thousands without spending a dime.
Identical twins Ty and Taran, the 'Double Saving Divas,' collaborate to maximize their savings, building a massive stockpile, including nearly 4,000 diapers.
The twins' disciplined approach to couponing allows them to stay within a $60 budget for an entire day of birthday shopping, achieving significant savings.
Scott B, a radio producer from Long Island, New York, has built a stockpile that could last his family for up to a year, emphasizing his dedication to saving.
Chris, a strategic couponer, manages to purchase $885.64 worth of goods for charity for $0, demonstrating the potential of combining sales, coupons, and rebates.
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