Local Readers – Stuff the Bus Weekend for Send Santa to the Troops (Please Check Your Stockpile)

We told you before about the awesome organization called Send Santa to the Troops.  They collect items to send to our active duty military personnel stationed overseas, sending them out in time for them to receive them for Christmas. They have one final push on this weekend to collect as many donated items as they […]

Local Readers: Send Santa To The Troops Needs Donations – Check Your Stockpile

Last year we were happy to tell you about a local organization called Send Santa to the Troops.  They prepare gift packs for our local service men and women serving overseas and mail the packages to them for Christmas.   Such a great idea!  They are looking for donations and when we looked over the […]

Easy Kraft Fresh Take & Crescent Chicken Bake

Last night we tried a spin on a recipe we had sampled at Kelli’s mom’s house, and it turned out very good.  Plus, it was super simple! If you are looking for a way to use up some of those Kraft Fresh Take’s you have in your stockpile – this is a suggestion. Easy Kraft […]

Recipe Idea: Super Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

Here is a super easy recipe for stuffed mushrooms;  if you like mushrooms (like we do) then we are quite sure you will like this one! Stuffed Mushrooms 1 pack of mushrooms 1 stick of margarine or butter Garlic powder 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup dip or sour cream 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs […]

Do You Really Need That? The Benefits Of a Stockpile

Before we started our hobby of using coupons, we rarely had a stockpile of anything.  Were you the same? Now that we know the magic of smart shopping, using coupons and stocking up on items when the price is right we feel so blessed.  We try and share this fun savings lifestyle with anyone who […]

Question: Ideas For Sharing Your Stockpile?

You all know the thrill of finding that awesome deal-where you score items for free using your coupon and store sales.  You know what I am talking about, right? The kind of trip where you are almost skipping out of the store as you savour the fact you just used your coupon smarts to get […]

Our Newest Addition To The Family

Late yesterday we posted on our Facebook page the following statement: “So excited! Jim’s just left to pick up a new addition to our family. It is not alive, and it is going to make this The Clever Couple’s stockpile life easier. Any guesses?” Our readers had a bunch of guesses at first, until our […]

Video: 2 Extreme Couponers from TLC/We Use Coupons Discuss Stockpiling

Nathan (aka Mr Coupon) from We Use Coupons visited Amanda Ostrowski’s house and talked with her about stockpiling and why they do it.  We agree that the concept makes perfect sense.  Couponers like Nathan and Amanda have been referred to as hoarders, but we tend to disagree with that assessment.  What do you think? You […]

National Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 14, 2011

Once again, the National Association of Letter Carriers is running their Stamp Out Hunger food drive on May 14, 2011.  That is next Saturday. To participate: 1)  Place your non perishable food items in a bag 2)  Set the bag out by your mailbox on Sat. May 14th Your carrier will collect the bag and […]