tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post1406961410899710252..comments2024-02-27T07:04:58.124-05:00Comments on The Sharp Scissors Lady: Advice Please!Laura Webberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01164809658415173534noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-61446370736020029952010-02-06T10:35:12.638-05:002010-02-06T10:35:12.638-05:00Hi Laura... I appreciate EVERYTHING you do!!!! I l...Hi Laura... I appreciate EVERYTHING you do!!!! I love the pictures because typically that is when I call hubby over and say LOOK... here is proof that couponing works and see how much SHE paid and saved. Hehe. He loves it! We've gone shopping twice together and been able to save 49%, and 55% respectively and he was amazed. He tells me all the time, thank you for working so hard to save us money. I could NOT do that without you, MMS and other sites!! <br /><br />I think you put it very eloquently- if you don't apppreciate it, then don't read! Someone cannot expect you to hold their hand through all the motions. I still have to clip my coupons, organize my plan of attack, and save money myself!! This person should realize they have to do the same- if you want the result, you have to put in the effort!! <br /><br />:) Keep it up, you are fabulous!!Kristin- Stampin' Fanatic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09715451510968845846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-63394254696078814072010-02-03T13:03:59.632-05:002010-02-03T13:03:59.632-05:00Hi Laura. That was a little harsh. If she doesn...Hi Laura. That was a little harsh. If she doesn't like how you do it, she should read a different blog (said in the nicest way possible!). I love seeing what you get and often go out and do the same thing. Keep em coming!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683576162632161151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-60634194860410343582010-02-03T10:18:46.917-05:002010-02-03T10:18:46.917-05:00Laura, I found your bog through our caseworker for...Laura, I found your bog through our caseworker for Adoption, Heidi. First, I enjoy your blog just the way it is. Second, after volunteering many years for various organizations, a rule that all have is that a comment/letter which is not signed by the author receives no attention or action. Simply because how do you resolve "an issue" with no one. Additionally, if your name is attached to your words, usually you are more polite. That's my two cents for what they're worth. <br /><br />Thank you for the time you spend sharing what you can. <br />KathyKathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-31247116030449768152010-02-02T16:16:53.030-05:002010-02-02T16:16:53.030-05:00Hey Laura - so I must confess I may have helped st...Hey Laura - so I must confess I may have helped start this problem in the first place, since my suggestion on what I wanted to see in 2010 on your blog was MORE PICTURES!!!! They are not the most informative, but they are inspiration so please, keep 'em comin'!!!Mom to Alexa, Elyse and *Audrey*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03829163945608654685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-54698859123211616022010-02-02T13:53:17.917-05:002010-02-02T13:53:17.917-05:00Laura-Please keep the pictures coming. If someone ...Laura-Please keep the pictures coming. If someone has been couponing for any amount of time, they will find that deals vary by region/store. I have found many great deals (on blogs) at for instance, Wal Mart, only to find my Wal Mart did not offer the item at that price. One store does not fit all, if you will. Your pictures/scenarios give you an idea of a deal that COULD be found at your local store, but they should check to be sure!<br />Keep up the good work!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542854509498943012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-23141057405029742832010-02-02T13:17:48.776-05:002010-02-02T13:17:48.776-05:00I like the pictures. It helps to see the actual pr...I like the pictures. It helps to see the actual product you bought. And knowing you only buy items with coupons, I can check out other sites for those coupons. It's not really going to hurt anyone to do a little work themselves when it comes to couponing; whether that be tracking down a website with coupon info or not. <br /><br />Keep up the great work!!Wesley and Laureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02070895047544364688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-73789042019583700992010-02-02T12:06:10.098-05:002010-02-02T12:06:10.098-05:00I vote to keep the pictures as well. I think the ...I vote to keep the pictures as well. I think the pictures and the final results are a quick reference for everyone to show what you can get to if you implement the strategies. I think that people need to understand that the reason there are so many bloggers and room for many more is that everyone takes their own approach and highlights different things. There is a metro Detroit blogger that details all her trips adn if you need that go to her blog for that come here for something else and go to another blog for match-ups. That's just the way it is. If you aren't getting all the information you would like from this blog try following 3 or 4 more metro Detroit blogs. If you do that you should have a complete picture and have everything you need.Staying Leanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144254858061633899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-31571194727039853192010-02-02T10:23:06.164-05:002010-02-02T10:23:06.164-05:00Laura-
I love the pictures. Many times I would ha...Laura-<br />I love the pictures. Many times I would have missed a great deal had I not seen your photos. The photos are also a great visual to help me look for the product on the shelf. They really are helpful. I'm sorry that one persons negativity weighs so heavily on your shoulders. You are amazing and I wouldn't change a thing.<br /><br />LisaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367384009382855696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-61504314467936131522010-02-02T09:53:38.851-05:002010-02-02T09:53:38.851-05:00I LOVE your blog! I have been super couponing for ...I LOVE your blog! I have been super couponing for more then a year now and usually know what you are doing by seeing your pictures. For instance I used your picture last week to see that huggies wipes were on sale and stocked up!!!<br /><br />I do wonder... silently though... how using all of your walgreens/cvs rewards factors into your overall spending. We just started a budget at the beginning of 2010 and I was trying to figure out if this would be good for our family. The only thing I think, is that if you use all of your walgreens rewards at the grocery store, then your overall spending would be way different. <br /><br />For instance, you might spend $15 at walgreens to get the rewards (so you have high spending there with no savings) and then you would only spend $2 at the grocery store using your register rewards.. right? So it maybe be helpful to track along side your minimal grocery spending... your drugstore spending - which I always just assume is very high.<br /><br />I wouldn't change anything AT ALL! I love your blog, especially the cooking sections!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-85035630825246478152010-02-02T09:03:10.286-05:002010-02-02T09:03:10.286-05:00I always think of those picture posts like a puzzl...I always think of those picture posts like a puzzle...kind of like "Coupon Sudoku!" I work backwards and try to figure out what you did.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295644709690127741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-81107577663152998032010-02-02T08:34:24.574-05:002010-02-02T08:34:24.574-05:00WOW! Ok first as many others I know Laura, we att...WOW! Ok first as many others I know Laura, we attend the same church, and I have attended a class. However, I didn't know Laura (even though I had been attending church for over a year) until I read the article in "The Parent Journal". This is how I came to meet her and her site, then introduced myself to her at church. The best thing I ever found and did, when it comes to saving and finding an "honest, truthful" person. <br /><br />As many others and myself, Laura has a family, she has a toddler who keeps her busy as does mine. Whew, that should be enough said.<br /><br />Seriously though I just don't get what is wrong with some people? Just like over at macombmoneysavers.com, people keep taking her info without giving her credit. <br /><br />Laura, you do a wonderful job, and you have more then made it clear that you are not going to be as detailed as some other blogs. You direct us to where we need to go to find more details, just as some of these other blogs do. You have never ever miss lead any of us to believe that you would do other wise. <br /><br />I faithfully check your blog as well as many many others, and I have many on my facebook page where I see deals faster then checking in on these blogs. <br /><br />I glanced at each post and they seem to be pretty much the same, "stay the way you are". Pictures are the best thing, they give us a visual, which I love.<br /><br />You also said something that is very true. You post what your plan is, but once you get in the store you may find something that is a good deal that has not been posted or put in the ad. I find these deals all the time. I know the rule is to go in with a plan but we always shop all the clearance Isles, and go Isle to Isle so we don't miss a good deal. I always have all my coupons with me. <br /><br />I hear all the time from people "I have no time to coupon" , "I work full time". Very true that it is time consuming but if you really want to save you have to find time, most of these blogs can help with some of that, but we can not rely 100% on these nice people, such as Laura, to do all the work. These bloggers get tips from others daily (I see it all the time on FB) and this is how "We all work together".<br /><br />Laura I am so sorry that someone can be like this. You have taught me so much, and directed me in all the right directions. I am so glad that I ran across that article and glad that I have been able to personally meet you.The Pohl Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290113021717405358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-19304739725939720232010-02-02T08:18:01.025-05:002010-02-02T08:18:01.025-05:00It is out of your grace that we are able to learn ...It is out of your grace that we are able to learn what we learn. This is all free assistance and I for one am VERY grateful. I say take what you can from it and ignore anything that is not helpful (it's all helpful for me though).<br /><br />You are truly a blessing for me. I am sad your Jan visual tips are done. LOL They were very helpful!! I looked forward to them EVERYDAY!<br /><br />Many blessings to you and yours Laura,<br />Amy Arnaut<br />Livonia, MIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-49612272553567251902010-02-02T00:45:08.016-05:002010-02-02T00:45:08.016-05:00Laura, I can't imagine how anyone could find y...Laura, I can't imagine how anyone could find your blog UNhelpful! I have come across countless couponing/frugal living blogs over the past several months and yours is one that definitely stands out. I check in every single day. I especially enjoyed your January Tip of the Day series. As for the comments that prompted this post, I suspect that for some people, nothing you can do short of actually going out and doing their grocery shopping for them will be enough. Everyone wants the fabulous deals that are there for the taking at the stores with coupons, but not everyone wants to do the work it takes to bring them home. Just a long-winded way of saying don't change a thing, I love your blog!!Lisahttp://www.ljsavingspree.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-90229500495467916282010-02-02T00:30:37.357-05:002010-02-02T00:30:37.357-05:00Wow,apparently some people are unwilling to make t...Wow,apparently some people are unwilling to make the effort to work for the results. I am so pleased that you and others are willing to share their knowledge and w/o reserve I might add. I love to see the pictures. Please know the one does not speak for the many. Sad for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-56367101073573579422010-02-01T23:08:16.951-05:002010-02-01T23:08:16.951-05:00I love the pics! Keep them coming!
I am sorry you ...I love the pics! Keep them coming!<br />I am sorry you got such a rude comment.<br />Also, your thirty one tips video series was great! My favorite tip was the paperclip one. I can't believe I never thought of that! Saves me SO much time!Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487469598374065938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-89901762134142030412010-02-01T22:41:20.317-05:002010-02-01T22:41:20.317-05:00Don't let some grumpy person make you second g...Don't let some grumpy person make you second guess what you are doing. I think the majority of us enjoy every part of your blog.. and if some people do not.. then thay can go find some one else to pester. You are a Wife and Mother first, I wouldnt waste your time reposting what others have on their blog. I look at your blog for an idea of what is going on that week.. if I want more detail I go to macomb money savers. I have you both saved on my favorites so it is just one click away. You are an amazing woman who has taught this stay at home mom, how to save money and how to give back to my community.. so thank you for all you do.Shannon Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-79013331084198924062010-02-01T22:38:19.695-05:002010-02-01T22:38:19.695-05:00Hi Laura,
I love the pictures. It's like &qu...Hi Laura,<br /><br />I love the pictures. It's like "proof" that the scenarios we're all trying to duplicate really work. It's encouraging and exciting to see them. Keep up the great work. I visit every day and love what you do!<br />Merri BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-53279056925349553832010-02-01T22:33:06.300-05:002010-02-01T22:33:06.300-05:00Please dont allow one or 2 people cause you to sto...Please dont allow one or 2 people cause you to stop what youre doing. I am sorry that you have to encounter such negativity. I have been truely inspired by your blog and as a single mom on a tight budget without child support I grately appreciate all the effort that you put into your blog. The tips were awesome. I just started this past month with coupons and weekly sales. I still have a lot to learn. I feel that you help me to get on that path and I do check out several other blogs as well that you list.Christine Bare heart4splkidznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-83785702475334502392010-02-01T22:14:57.232-05:002010-02-01T22:14:57.232-05:00Laura, I love your site especially because it is d...Laura, I love your site especially because it is different than other sites. I love MMS and Jolyn for her matchups, but I dont feel like it would be helpful to see that twice. I like that you tend to give us more of a view of life as a couponer/mom/frugalista.Coleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006176850770987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-90422980558819708302010-02-01T22:14:56.927-05:002010-02-01T22:14:56.927-05:00Laura, I love your site especially because it is d...Laura, I love your site especially because it is different than other sites. I love MMS and Jolyn for her matchups, but I dont feel like it would be helpful to see that twice. I like that you tend to give us more of a view of life as a couponer/mom/frugalista.Coleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006176850770987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-47591210844093871302010-02-01T21:13:12.838-05:002010-02-01T21:13:12.838-05:00I, too, vote to keep the pictures.
Not all your re...I, too, vote to keep the pictures.<br />Not all your readers have access to the same stores you shop. I see no need to breakdown each trip into sale prices and unadvertised specials and clearance finds and their matching coupons. Simply seeing the savings between the shelf price and your out of pocket is inspiring and reinforces the idea that you really do know what you're talking about.<br />I haven't been following your blog all that long, but I guess if you came across something so wonderful that no one else in the blogosphere discovered yet, you would probably share the details.<br />Thanks.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17877230464280349405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-86608098834077078622010-02-01T20:41:13.987-05:002010-02-01T20:41:13.987-05:00Hi Laura - I'm going to chime in and say I lov...Hi Laura - I'm going to chime in and say I love the pictures too. If I see you saved $ on something I didn't know was on sale, it's rare. And that inspires me to check out Macomb Money Savers or your "game plan" posts again to figure out the deal!<br /><br />I agree with someone above who said if you are spending RR or a Catalina you got in a previous week to lower your spend, then you might want to mention that when you put in the total. Otherwise I think it's pretty easy to go from the game plan to the totals. I know the Electrasol specifically, you mentioned that it was part of the Mega deal. Or wait, was it Ms. Macomb Money Savers that did? Either way...I pulled up that particular Kroger picture and totally "got" what you did.<br /><br />I'm also kind of a ball-park girl, so if it is easier to omit the "cents" part of the figures - I'd do it! However, I've noticed that many couponers tend to be really into the cents! <br /><br />Keep on it, Laura! You're doing a great job!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078458400286469179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-48889808276832846262010-02-01T19:26:15.544-05:002010-02-01T19:26:15.544-05:00Thank you so much for all of the kind responses! ...Thank you so much for all of the kind responses! I had been assuming that the majority of my readers either were OK with the pictures or were indifferent to them at least. <br /><br />I just don't want to be writing specific posts each week that are not helpful to my readers!<br /><br />Seriously, you guys are the the BEST!!!Laura Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164809658415173534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-69465403097613908832010-02-01T19:17:27.370-05:002010-02-01T19:17:27.370-05:00I think that lady was having a very bad day and de...I think that lady was having a very bad day and decided to take it out on you. You are doing a fantastic job, you provide a great service that so many people obviously use, and it is impossible to make 100% of people happy. 'Nuff said.SARAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-30366740546962555002010-02-01T19:09:59.176-05:002010-02-01T19:09:59.176-05:00I would just ignore the comments like that, Laura....I would just ignore the comments like that, Laura. As shown by your growing followers and most of the comments made above, people love your blog! If they didn't, they wouldn't be reading it. I love your shopping pictures and it gives me something to strive for! As far as how you achieve these results, I think you make it pretty clear that you use other blogs such as Macomb Money Savers or Coupon Crazy Chrys to snatch these deals. I have never been perplexed as to your results (without doing a little research and reading viewers comments). I don't think you are trying to hide anything, you are just trying to preserve time with your family. I respect that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com