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...but I guess you really can't make them drink. Or clip coupons.

I was talking to my Mom on the phone the other night and, being Italian, of course one of the things we love talking about is food! Shop Rite was running a sale on wild lobster from Argentina for $5.99 a pound and since Josh and I had just returned from a trip we made to Cape Cod for a wedding the week before -- we wanted some!

Since it was a great week at Shop Rite (I also scored probably the last of this year's fresh cherries for $.99 a pound!) I wanted to see what kind of deals the 'rents were getting at Publix. I'd heard stories about magical triple coupons so I was very interested. Do you know that my parents DO NOT clip coupons? I suppose you have to know my parents a little but let's just say that they are NOT SHY about saving money. Shocking. When I asked why, they explained that they felt like the return wasn't worth the time and energy.

Anyway, that got me thinking. And they are right -- sort of. I guess couponing is a little daunting at first -- kind of like trying to play Soduku without the instructions -- but once you get the hang of it, the whole process is easy to understand and it is honestly thrilling each time you get to pay $.15 for something that the person standing in front of you in line might pay as much as $4.59 (true story!) for the same thing.

SO... what about you? Do you have anyone in your life that should be couponing but for whatever reason isn't? What can you say to these people to change their minds?!? Please feel free to leave a comment for everyone to enjoy!

Get a coupon for a FREE box of Lipton Tea! All you have to do is call 1-888-435-3639 and follow the automated instructions to receive this great coupon. Limit one coupon per household.

A few days ago Money Saving Mom mentioned a new product testing program from General Mills. The site is called Pssst...

I'm a member of another product test group called Vocalpoint and they send us a lot of great samples and coupons -- in fact, we just got a sample of the new Kashi cereal bar WITH a coupon for a free box AND 4 coupons for $1.50 OFF! What's better than that? Needless to say I signed up for the new General Mills one last night.

I feel bad for our mailman sometimes but it really is great getting so much stuff for free!

Click on over here and you should see (in the lower right hand corner) a place where you can subscribe for updates on your favorite Classico products. Once you subscribe you will be able to print out a coupon good for $1 off 2 Classico sauces! Although both my partner and I love to cook, it's great to have Alfredo and Vodka sauce on hand for a quick dinner!