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Extreme Couponing: Amber Bustanoby, Coupon Connections

Hi, I’m Amber Bustanoby.  I’m a stay-at-home-mom of four, and live with my kids and husband in Lynnwood, Washington.

For over a year now, I’ve been a self-proclaimed “Couponer.”  Every weekend, I get multiple Daily Herald and Seattle Times Sunday newspapers delivered to my house. I borrow three more ad inserts from a neighbor.  Why so many?

As money got tighter and bills became bigger, my husband and I began to realize I may have to go back to work.  Looking for grocery deals here and there was no longer enough for us to keep up.  Knowing our situation, a friend told me about a segment on couponing that aired on NBC’s Today Show.  It turned out to be a perfect fit.

Since then, our family has saved enough each month on groceries, toiletries and more that I can stay at home with our kids.  Our bills were cut in half – or more.

After I began couponing, I noticed many of my friends facing the same financial struggles we were.  So in 2009, I started a blog, www.couponconnections.com, to share grocery store and online deals and couponing techniques with friends and other extreme couponers in the Northwest.  I also teach classes and private sessions on couponing in my community.

As a Christian, couponing has been a great way to serve others.  It has improved the lives of my kids and husband and given me a chance to invest in my community.  Not only that, but I am meeting more and more great people who are enjoying the benefits of couponing.  There’s no turning back now!

Besides couponing, I also love gardening, camping, being involved in my church, and of course, hitting up garage sales.

Questions?  You can email me at couponconnectionsnw @ gmail {dot} com