Stories by Carol Gunter

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Preserving food

Buy fruits and vegetables when the are in season can help save money. Preserving the foods means you can enjoy them for months to come.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Coupon Lady: When food shopping at a flea market, it's buyer beware

I love a good bargain, but there are some lines I won't cross -- I never buy groceries at a flea market.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, May 2, 2013

The Coupon Lady: What's new in coupons

The biggest news in the past week is the hacking of daily deal site Living Social.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, April 25, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Plant swap and Sale, May deals

If your yard could use a change, check out the Plant Swap and Sale at Pendleton King Park.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Coupon Lady: What to do with your tax refund

I was surprised to find that I am getting a tax refund this year. If you are, too, there are thrifty ways you can put that money to use.
By Carol Gunter

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Couponing is about being smart

If you are visiting our area for the tournament, welcome to Augusta! My name is Carol and I am a couponer.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, April 4, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Save money when traveling

Headling out of town for Masters Week? Don't let the trip empty your wallet.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Coupon Lady: What's on sale in April

With spring finally here, winter clearance sales and coupons for cleaning products should be easy to find.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Bad employee training often costs couponers

Over the past few weeks, I have been made aware that a few CRSA stores are limiting or refusing to accept internet coupons.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, March 14, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Publix now offers digital coupons

Publix's online coupons are available for redemption instantly so they will be ready when you check out, even if you load them while shopping.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, March 7, 2013

The Coupon Lady: 305 billion coupons sent out last year

In 2012, 305 billion coupons were released to the general public, which was the same as 2011.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013

The Coupon Lady: You won't have coupons for everything

Although extreme couponers on TV appear to be getting everything free, the reality is, rarely will you find coupons on meat, dairy and produce.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Spring cleaning for Lent and finding savings in March

A cluttered home prompted my Lenten practice: donate or toss 40 bags of stuff in 40 days.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013

The Coupon Lady: My Aldi experiment pays off

With just a little help from my pantry, a week's worth of meals from Aldi fed my family well and saved us money.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Checking out Aldi

The new store on Bobby Jones Expressway is different from traditional grocery stores.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Area stores' coupon policies

As ethical couponers, it's important to follow the rules, which can vary from store to store.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Coupon swap begins at Chick-fil-A

On the fourth Thursday of each month, the Chick-fil-A at Mullins Crossing will hold a coupon swap from 10-11 a.m.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013

The Coupon Lady: Saving on items for baby

Building a stockpile before baby comes will affect your wallet much less than if you wait to purchase those items until you need them.
By Carol Gunter

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013

Coupon Lady: Stick to a monthly budget

It is important that your family make a budget for the month and stick with it. If you are facing a financial crisis from a reduction in income, figure out the costs of your basic needs first.
By Carol Gunter

Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013

The Coupon Lady: New year is a chance to get back to couponing

Family needs took priority over couponing for me at the end of 2012, but with a new year starting it's time to begin saving anew.
By Carol Gunter
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