Triple-coupon-itis Redux

I am recycling this post from October 12th to let you know that you have another chance to triple your coupons at Bloom. You have until midnight tonight (Sunday, November 9, 2008). But, beware! The word on the street is that you should double check your receipt to make sure they actually triple the coupons. Have fun! Save lots of money!

I once suffered from a year long case of coupon-itis. My dream job of the moment paid very little and I found the act of cutting the coupons almost as satisfying as actually shopping. Visiting the local “double coupon” store at midnight—the only time it wasn’t too crowded to do the slow coupon shuffle through the store—and buying only items I had coupons for felt positively subversive. Over time I came to realize that not only were most items in the coupon section of the paper not on my list, they also contained unnecessary packaging, phosphates, partially hydrogenated oils, or other evils. Finally I took a new job that did not leave time for lazy afternoons cutting coupons and slow midnight shopping trips. I was cured and my kitchen cupboards more accurately reflected my values… until I stopped by SuburbanFizz earlier today and caught a case of triple-coupon-itis. I am here to pass it on.

Locals have just over two hours left to visit Bloom (closes at midnight) and they will triple up to 20 coupons (99 cents and under). If you are lucky you won’t read this until it is too late. I, however, was completely suckered in and am now the proud owner of a $22.92 receipt that reflects $27.62 in savings and three bags of brand name groceries. Behold!

It consumed at least an hour of my weekend, but I thoroughly enjoyed my triple coupon experience and am tempted to cut more coupons. I am really excited about frozen Eggo waffles and SpaghettiOs. Maybe I’ll ask my husband to hide the scissors.

If you are ready to join the coupon cult but missed the Bloom triple coupon deal, you can visit Safeway instead. I just confirmed with the Leesburg location that they double coupons valued up to 50 cents every day, and they do not limit the number you can use.