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Follow on Google News | Coupon Jerks? Stay-At-Home Mom Shows the Sweet Side of CouponingA self-proclaimed shopaholic, Ruth Soukup now teaches others how to save through her three popular coupon-focused websites: LivingWellSpendingLess.com, SavingWellSpendingLess.com, and PrintHotCoupons.com.
A self-proclaimed shopaholic, she now teaches others how to save through her three popular coupon-focused websites: http://www.LivingWellSpendingLess.com, http://www.SavingWellSpendingLess.com, and http://www.PrintHotCoupons.com. She was also recently named a 2011 DealPro by Savings.com. Ask her how she feels about controversial reality show, TLCʼs Extreme Couponing, and sheʼll give you a mouthful. "I can't understand why TLC, which is supposed to be the learning channel, insists on promoting a side of couponing that is destructive, selfish, and downright ugly." Sheʼs not kidding. Controversies from the first season include accusations of coupon fraud, as well as nationwide reports of newspaper thefts, including arrest of a woman seeking coupons. A preview clip for the second season of the show (seen here: http://insidetv.ew.com/ Soukup was so upset when she saw this latest clip that she immediately responded with a YouTube video titled, "Extreme Couponing for Normal (and Nice) People" (seen here: http://youtu.be/ According to Soukup there is a better way: "In todayʼs economy people are desperate to save money, but ethical coupon use is what will save your family the most money in the long run. Getting 1000 free tubes of toothpaste might be fun, but you still have to eat.” She advocates a methodical, step-by-step approach, and explains that consistency is key. “You have to shop the sales, week after week. The goal is to always buy items at their rock bottom price.” Her fans clearly love her down-to-earth approach, helpful videos, and easy-to-follow instructions for getting started. But her favorite piece of advice? “Just be nice. Be nice, be nice, be nice!” End
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