Comments on: How Clipping Coupons Got Me Into Trouble

By: Mr. Debtbeater

Mr. Debtbeater — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:43:00 +0000

We'll do the same thing with coupons if it's something we already need. i.e. juice. If there's another juice that's cheaper that week, we'll end up getting the cheaper juice anyhow.

Also, with a family of 8...it won't be long before we're back at the store looking to restock the fridge, so maybe it'll be better priced.

Another thing we do when we find something we really want, but don't necessarily want to load up on it for everyone is to buy "mommy's juice" and then "everyone's juice" separately and label the more expensive bottle for mom. Then she can have a small glass every day and make it last a full week or so.

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:47:00 +0000

This became such a problem for us that we had to unsubscribe from the Grocery Game, and stop looking at coupons until we could get a handle on only buying things we absolutely needed.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:28:00 +0000

I didn't think this post would receive so many comments, it's good to know I'm not alone in this one.

@dawn - I haven't tried watering down the juice. I normally wouldn't do that, (although it is my father-in-law's favorite trick), but since the juice is so thick and strong it might be worth a try.

@Amphritrite - I did write to the company and joined the POM Club as you suggested. So far they haven't responded to my inquiry.

@savingdiva - I don't live near a Trader Joe's but if I'm ever near one I'll give their version of POM a try. I looked at other pomegranate juices in the supermarket but none of them looked as tasty.

@kimberly - It's good to know I'm not alone in my vices.

@womensdaily - Maybe I am looking at this from the wrong perspective. At least the product I'm yearning for is good for me :-)

For now I'm going to hold off on buying another bottle at least until I see a sale or find a coupon.

By: DFWKnitter

DFWKnitter — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:09:00 +0000

I agreen with the POM dilema, and I am also glad to hear that you are switching to the baking soda-vinegar…I recommend “Clean House Clean Planet” by Karen Logan.

She has really fun recipes for cleaning product alternatives, and they are very economical… I will never switch back.

By: WomensDaily

WomensDaily — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:03:00 +0000

I have yet to try it, but have heard such good things about it. Yes it is expensive, but look at it this way- it is supposed to have fabulous health benefits and you can always have one relatively inexpensive vice in your life, you can always consider this yours :OP

By: Canadian Saver

Canadian Saver — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:14:00 +0000

I agree it is an awesome treat!! I love the whole fruit but I find it too messy… the juice is perfect!

By: beth

beth — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:28:00 +0000

You could consider POM your special treat–that is, when it goes on sale/you have a coupon, you can get it. Otherwise, don’t. Consider it a reward for finding a good bargain.

By: Amphritrite

Amphritrite — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:55:00 +0000

Also! You can buy POM Coupons on Ebay. Good luck 🙂

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:46:00 +0000

I did the same thing with that coupon! .. I used it on the POM tea and loved it! Every time I go to the store I have to force myself to walk by without putting it in my cart even though I hear it screaming my name.. 🙂

By: evy

evy — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:06:00 +0000

I love POM juice and add water to it as dawn suggested. I switched from POM to Langers 100% pomegrante juice a couple of years ago. I thought the Langers was almost as good as POM at a more affordable price. A large bottle costs $6.00 at Costco however my Costco stopped carrying it last year. They now have Apple & Eve for the same price but it is a much more inferior product. I have now switched back to POM because I can’t find the Langers brand at my local markets.