A Second Season of Extreme Couponing.

I just read that TLC’s Extreme Couponing has been renewed for a second season.  Ugh.  I just don’t understand WHY!?

I honestly feel like the show has given shoppers a false sense of what couponing is really about, and what they should expect.  (Don’t get me wrong….there are a few shoppers on the show that are completely honest and realistic.  Props to them!)

I will never ever understand why someone needs 1000 boxes of pasta.  10, yes.  1000, no. 

I tried to purchase 8 cases of Powerade at our local Kroger.  The manager told me he could not allow it.  SO, that right there says the show is “made up”.  I was told I could purchase up to two cases.  I suppose if I didn’t have a coupon for them I could have purchased all 8?  I have no clue.

So with another season, I leave you with this:
 – don’t believe everything you see on the show.
 – don’t purchase items you can’t use within a year or two.  And leave items on the shelf for others!
 – don’t get discouraged when you don’t save 90% at the store.  25% is a great start, and you will grow from there!