If you were hoping to learn how to best clean your cupboards or shelves in the fridge, this isn't that post. This is about those who coupon...and refuse to think of others.
I'm glad other people are learning how to coupon. In this economy, it'd be silly NOT to learn how to save money. But come on, people. Stop the shelf clearing.
I've been a couponer for years. I take what I need and what I have a coupon for. What I DON'T do is fill my cart with 40 of the same item, clearing the shelves and leaving none for others.
It's great you have 40 coupons that make your 40 bags of cat food free. But do you really need 40 bags of free cat food? Unless you're employed by Animal Rescue League or you run a kitty mill, I doubt it. I'm just trying to get ONE bag. Just ONE. And the shelf is always clear. Knock it off.
I've even branched out and visited other Targets/Walgreens searching for a shelf that someone hasn't cleared, only to find it too is gone.
And yes, it makes me angry to see people in my facebook group posting pictures of their stockpiles of excess...whether it be paper towels or cat food...something I'm trying to get ONE of. Especially when they brag, "I've never couponed before and now I'm overloaded. Hahaha." Stop.
Maybe I should call my local stores and see when they get trucks in, but you know what? I'm an exhausted mother. I'm working full time from home, I've got three little boys and I'm expecting. Sometimes it just doesn't make sense for me to pack everyone up and run to the store for free paper towels, before the shelves are cleared.
Here's what I'm asking, think of others. Don't be selfish. Don't clear the shelves. And remember, there's a fine line between stockpiling and hoarding.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Shuffle Saturday: Respecting Others
Yes, this is where I get on my soapbox. This week I experienced and viewed a lot of disrespect from others. What is wrong with people these days? When did respect for others go out the window?
The first example of this was when I was informed that a friends "Save the Barn" sign had been defaced. They took green spray paint and painted over the "N" so that it said "Save the Bar" and over the website, it said "Happy St. Pat's". Like I've said before, I value free speech. I will defend my right to free speech as well as others right. However, free speech means you have the right to say what you want. Infringing on others free speech (by defacing signs) is NOT an example of free speech. That is flat out vandalism. That is disrespecting others.
On St. Patrick's Day, my dad came to visit and we ventured downtown to watch the parade. I had never had the opportunity to see the parade in the 9 years I've lived in Des Moines because I had always been working, so I was excited too.
Dad came over and we loaded up all three boys in the van and were on our way. We were lucky enough to find a parking spot and after feeding the meter and loading up the double stroller, we were on our way.
We walked to where the parade route was and waited for the police to close the street so we could get up front so Liam could get candy (as this is what is important to a preschooler at a parade). The street was packed with people watching the parade, joining in the festivities that is St. Patrick's Day. I noticed two very large women, each with a empty grocery bag. I looked around but didn't see any children with them. Strange, I thought.
The parade began and then I saw what these women were doing. They were taking turns gathering candy. Yes, grown women gathering candy from children at the parade. While one was getting candy, blocking out the children with her girth, the other was sitting on the metal folding chair they had brought smoking a cigarette. I'm not kidding. They had to have smoked a pack between the two of them. When one was finished smoking, she'd get up and trade places with the other.
Now, the parade route is surrounded with children. And yes, I understand it is outdoors and in a public place. But come on. First of all, do you really need that candy? No. I'm sure your doctor would agree with me. Secondly, do you need to smoke around small children? No.
Every time they would light up, I would move further away from them, giving them a disapproving glance. Children are present. Their perfect little pink lungs are being effected by her choice to smoke. My children who are enjoying a public parade shouldn't have to be subjected by someone else's choice to smoke. If you want to smoke, fine. But don't do it around my children.
If you don't believe me, I snapped a picture. I think people should be more respectful of others. They didn't need the two full bags of candy. More importantly, they didn't need to smoke around so many children. Think of others. That's all I ask.
The first example of this was when I was informed that a friends "Save the Barn" sign had been defaced. They took green spray paint and painted over the "N" so that it said "Save the Bar" and over the website, it said "Happy St. Pat's". Like I've said before, I value free speech. I will defend my right to free speech as well as others right. However, free speech means you have the right to say what you want. Infringing on others free speech (by defacing signs) is NOT an example of free speech. That is flat out vandalism. That is disrespecting others.
On St. Patrick's Day, my dad came to visit and we ventured downtown to watch the parade. I had never had the opportunity to see the parade in the 9 years I've lived in Des Moines because I had always been working, so I was excited too.
Dad came over and we loaded up all three boys in the van and were on our way. We were lucky enough to find a parking spot and after feeding the meter and loading up the double stroller, we were on our way.
We walked to where the parade route was and waited for the police to close the street so we could get up front so Liam could get candy (as this is what is important to a preschooler at a parade). The street was packed with people watching the parade, joining in the festivities that is St. Patrick's Day. I noticed two very large women, each with a empty grocery bag. I looked around but didn't see any children with them. Strange, I thought.
The parade began and then I saw what these women were doing. They were taking turns gathering candy. Yes, grown women gathering candy from children at the parade. While one was getting candy, blocking out the children with her girth, the other was sitting on the metal folding chair they had brought smoking a cigarette. I'm not kidding. They had to have smoked a pack between the two of them. When one was finished smoking, she'd get up and trade places with the other.
Now, the parade route is surrounded with children. And yes, I understand it is outdoors and in a public place. But come on. First of all, do you really need that candy? No. I'm sure your doctor would agree with me. Secondly, do you need to smoke around small children? No.
Every time they would light up, I would move further away from them, giving them a disapproving glance. Children are present. Their perfect little pink lungs are being effected by her choice to smoke. My children who are enjoying a public parade shouldn't have to be subjected by someone else's choice to smoke. If you want to smoke, fine. But don't do it around my children.
If you don't believe me, I snapped a picture. I think people should be more respectful of others. They didn't need the two full bags of candy. More importantly, they didn't need to smoke around so many children. Think of others. That's all I ask.
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