The Pantry Recession: Globe article (on the impact of bargain shopping on the economy

[oogieboogie]

I have to say- in my case my husband and I both make excellent wages (Financial Planner and R.N) and it's not due to a tight budget. Our rationale is: IF WE DON'T HAVE TO PAY MORE WHY WOULD WE?

It's penny WISE all right. Love that saying.

[avoncallingu]

I find that part of the frugality of using coupons comes from the process of using them. As always it comes down to spending time or spending money. I don't mind spending the time to spend less money by using my time searching, saving, organizing and using coupons. I agree fully that sites like these are putting a lot of power in the hands of those who could not be as successful in being frugal without the network. Like minded people are working towards the common good. This is somewhat like the coops which came out of the Great Depression. It is noteworthy to see that the majority of people on this site are women who have the job of feeding their family while trying to make ends meet! What luck we have to have connected with each other!