I LOVE What I Do…

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I’ve had one of those days today… you know, the kinda day when you just feel down in the dumps. I am sad and that’s honestly the truth. I usually try to keep things very positive on my site, but for now… I think I’ll go ahead and speak my mind. Being honest and open always makes me feel a LOT better, so here goes…

I started this blog in the summer of 2008 for family and friends… I couldn’t contain my excitement in the deals I was getting and had to share– that’s where the blog came in. For 6 months I worked day in and day out searching for deals, posting deals, making sure deals were legit and the list goes on. I NEVER realized when I first started blogging that I could actually make money. …So overtime I finally figured this out and was excited to learn that not only could I do what I love, but I could also do it while earning some money in return!  And the added and best bonus– I could do this while staying home with my kiddos!

Now… I know… I’m making this sound like a dream job, so let me tell you something you may not realize. I work entirely too much… when you don’t have an 8 to 5 job and the emails never stop rolling on in, it’s hard to know when to stop. I love what I do and I love helping others, so closing my laptop for the night without getting through those last couple emails is one of the hardest things I have to do. I also like to be on top of the deals, but sometimes staying on top of the deals is impossible and I end up being hard on myself for missing a deal. I know this sounds so little in the grand scheme of things, but Hip2Save is a huge part of my life and I take pride in what I do.

As you may have noticed, I posted a Sponsored post earlier today for Mission Tortillas. Quite a few of you seemed very upset by that post and I apologize for that. At the end of the day, I blog because I absolutely LOVE doing it (the money is an added bonus)! If you know me personally, well, you know this.  I’m also very sensitive, so reading hurtful comments doesn’t sit well with me. I was tempted to delete the post altogether, but I didn’t because lots of you took the time to leave helpful comments with recipes and more.

If you read my blog daily, you should know I RARELY do sponsored posts. In fact, this was my third sponsored post since starting this blog over 2 years ago! I am very picky about the sponsored posts I choose and try to pick ones that are relevant to my site.

I appreciate my life, love my husband, have 3 amazing kids, a very supportive extended family, and an amazing blog with awesome readers! With that being said, I was pretty upset, frustrated, offended, surprised by the comments left in the sponsored post today. Now, as many of you know, I am no stranger to negative comments; however, what bothered me today and what prompted me to write this post were the comments that I had somehow changed, that Hip2Save had changed in the recent months?!

I am here to say in writing that it is still me, the same Collin, who started this blog a couple years ago. I still love finding and snagging deals, still shop with my giant coupon binder, still get excited when I score something for free, still sign up for way too many samples. I am slightly insulted that readers have accused me of changing, saying that my blog is somehow not the same. The only thing that changed recently for me was the weather; during the summer months, I dedicate much more times to my kids and inevitably a little less time on Hip2Save. If you have felt like there was less of me and my personality infused in recent posts, there likely was as I was giving more of “me” to my kids.

Hip2Save has become what it is today because of YOU, so thank you! You guys rock!

Each of you who take the time to come to my blog, leave comments, and send emails are truly my virtual friends. I know we have never met in person (well, I’ve actually met some of you!), but we all have a common interest with our passion for saving money, using coupons, finding deal etc. I feel like there’s a great community here on Hip2Save and I don’t want to lose that. Now that the summer is coming to an end, I would love for you to email me any ideas you have for the site. Would you like to see a new feature?! Do you have a post topic or video idea? Let me know!

Thanks for taking the time to read this post… I’m not the kinda person that can bottle stuff up inside, so when I’m upset, you’ll hear about it! 😉

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Comments 1220

  1. Christina

    Collin, I APPRECIATE all you hard work and hope you continue, if people dont like it they can certainly stop using your blog and most of all you HARD work and figure out their own deals! Good luck and again your blog is just the BEST!!!!

  2. Brooke

    OMG! You’re site rocks!!! I was shown the “coupon deals” by a friend which also led me to your site a year ago and since that day at least 6 out of 7 days of the week I check your site. I’m not talking about 1 time a day I’m talking several times a day sometimes several times within an hour. I find your site to be by far the best site and easiest to use out of all the sites I have come across. I will be honest and say some of the things that you post I am not interested in or do not pertain to my area however that is the best part because you cover so many stores it gives everyone a chance to get deals. I love your site and I think that as much work must go into making this site run if anyone cannot appreciate it then they can move on. Collin, you do a great job and just remember that every tree has a sour LEMON but it doesn’t mean the rest are sour! Thanks for all you do! May God bless you and your family!

  3. Mrs. I

    Collin you are awesome! Don’t even bother worrying about what the haters are saying. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to you for all of the hard work that you put into this website. My family has saved hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars because of your hard work!
    You are great my dear 🙂

  4. Susan

    I can’t even tell you how many times a day I visit your site, or how much money you have saved me just in the last 2 months I have been following you!! I am also a stay at home mom and saving all that money makes my life much less stressful. Thank you SO much for all you do!!

  5. Kathy Moulton

    Best site ever, please keep doing what you are doing, i love saving money!

  6. Lynn S.

    I love your blog and I think you are doing a great job! Don’t change a thing. Sending positive vibes your way!

  7. april lewis

    i LOVE your site!!! i stalk it too. at least 5 times daily to see if i missed anything. 🙂 Thank you for all you do for me/us !!!!!! i recommend you all the time. Keep it up! please! 😉

  8. Susan Vaughn

    Girl-YOU rock!! I read the tortilla post earlier, and wasn’t the least bit offended. I haven’t read the comments on that post, but it REALLY irritates me when people attack you on YOUR site. And as far as you being on here less during the summer, I haven’t been on here as much either. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a few times a day, everyday, instead of all day, everyday ;). Instead, I’ve been spending my days at the park w/ my kiddos.
    If people were paying for your services, I could understand being a little upset, but they’re not. This site is free for all of us! People that feel the need to attack you, should really take a look at themselves…just sayin’…cuz negative people annoy me 🙂

  9. Tara

    Love your site – I check it multiple times during the day to make sure I’m up to date on all the latest deals, and often E-mail posts to friends/family that I think they’d find useful. Keep doing what you’re doing, and keep your head up! You rock!

  10. Meghan

    Keep up the good work! I personally love reading your blog and have scored many great deals along the way. My fiance got hooked on the follow me Monday’s (he used to be stationed where you are so memories are there). His new goal is to use so many coupons that we don’t pay much if anything for groceries. You helped me get him turned back on to the commisary and we are saving much more because of your follow me Monday clip.

    Negative people are just that – negative. Move on people!! Guess they forgot that old addage that if you have nothing nice to say, then say nothing at all. I don’t know how you do this, you are up late and have 3 littles one to get going the next day. I have the luxury of reading all your hard work during the day at work. Mean people stink!

  11. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    Thank you for all you do. I appreciate YOU so much!!!

  12. cami

    Please keep on doing just what you are doing! I love your site, and apparently so dose the rest the couponing kingdom! I say skew the few! LOL If they get all finiky about a post they need a life!!!!

  13. Julie

    Collin- That really took a lot of guts to write that. I appreciate your honesty but part of me is also pissed that you even had to spend more of your time explaining to the few “bad worms” about what you do and why.Your sensitivity is a result of someone who has great character. What a truly great person you are for the awesome job you do everyday. I thank God for your blog everyday b/c my family would be financially struggling right now if it weren’t for your blog. Keep up the good work and I just wanna know if we can have a giveaway for Lemon shirts with tortillas on the back? lol 😉

  14. Sam

    Why shouldn’t you get paid for what you do?!?! Anybody else who spend as much time as you do providing a service for others is expecting to get paid…even if you love what you do, you absolutely deserve to get paid for your time and service… and please don’t let anyone lead you to believe that there is something wrong or “selfish” about that! This is not being a sell out… I am sure getting some compensation, which I am sure by the way is not enough considering the amount of time you put into researching and posting deals – is ensuring that you are able to continue to do this – to provide this information to others. I think sometimes people associate getting paid for something as meaning that you heart is less in it. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Lots of people have service oriented jobs… teachers, social workers, doctors, ministers… this doesn’t mean they care any less about helping people… but of course you should get paid for working and providing a service… that’s the only way to take care of yourself and your family as well. You have a lot to be proud of, and all the positive comments left by grateful followers prove it! Thank you for what you do.

  15. Priscilla

    Collin, I am a fellow blogger. You are right it is hard to stay on top of the deals and shop the stores and find the deals and you do that and share your info for FREE! I feel that with all the work I do on my blog, I should get something out of it. A few sponsored posts would be great. Don’t let those dimwits get you down. Keep smiling and continue doing the posts. If they don’t like it, too bad. Let them log on somewhere else. They’ll be the ones missing out on a great blog. I’ve learned so much from you. You’ve taught so many people so many things that these few comments shouldn’t matter. Continue on with what you are doing, the way you want to do it. Don’t be afraid of what others will think, it’s your blog!

  16. Tilla

    you have the right to do any sponsorships that you wish, many websites like this charge us to visit and you do not. do people not realize that sponsorships will help keep your site free? running a website costs money, and you deserve to be paid for the 60 plus hours a week you probably put into this. You DESERVE to not come here and have your feelings hurt. I have also seen people say things like “oh if i got free stuff all the time i could do that too” well guess what folks, get off your arse and do your own blog if you want free stuff…put in the leg work, the hard work, and you too can have that. Collin you are awesome, don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise! Spend time with hub and kiddos, you don’t want to let that slip by

  17. Erin M.

    Colin- Your site has changed my life. Not only the way I shop but it also gave me something to get excited about! I love shopping but as a family on a very tight budget money was always tight and even grocery shopping was stressful. Now I enjoy to grocery shop and it’s a challenge for me to see how much I can save! My family enjoys spending time doing fun little extra things too because of the money we are saving. I stumbled upon your site just a couple of weeks before I lost my job. Now not only can I stay home with my kids but we also still have money in the bank! You and your site are a huge blessing in my life and truly inspiring! You are helping so many of us! Keep up the great work!!

  18. Mir

    I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that you can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time but you can never please all of the people all of the time.
    But then again it’s easy for us to tell you to just ignore the negative comments. Being someone who takes things to heart, I know exactly how hurtful it is when someone says something bad about you. It’s not like we can have our tough military hubbies beat them up, right? 😉

    Do people seriously expect you to post tons of deals every day, dedicate your days and nights on the blog to help them score free stuff but as soon as you do something that actually makes you some money to compensate for some of the time you put in this, they start complaining??? The entitlement thing is getting way out of hand in this country – they are entitled to benefit from your work but you’re not supposed to bring in a extra buck??? That’s just …. (fill in the blank).

    For people who have an issue with the sponsored posts – don’t read them! It says right in the beginning of the post what it’s all about.

    Thank you Collin for all the hard work. I clipped coupons before but you’ve shown us how much more can be done and I’ve seen a huge difference in our grocery bills. Just a few days ago I was thinking that you must spend sooooo much time on putting all of this together. Don’t let anyone stop you!

  19. michelle

    Collin – you are an amazing person to do all of this and have time for your family. I run a home based daycare with 7/8 kids (including my own 2). I homeschool 5 of them and try to be involved in the community. Without you – I would not be able to save the amount of money I save (my husband has been laid off for the better part of 2 years), I would not be able to give back as much as I do ( in terms of buying (getting for free or cheap) extra and donating) and I would be in such a worse place. I am so loyal to your blog BECAUSE of your personality and relativity to my life. Don’t let negative bloggers get you down. The majority of us feel you are a very responsible, caring, honest person. Those negative nellies are going to be negative wherever they go – unfortunately, they just choose to vent here. Keep doing what your doing – we love you!

  20. Mechelle

    You will be amazed at what you can see once you decide what not to look at!

  21. Heather

    I love this site! I appreciate all that you do, and just ignore those that want to spew negativity! I am glad for all the heads-up we get on deals, and you’re doing a great job!

  22. Roselyn Robertson

    Collin, You are the BEST!!!!! I hardly ever go to another blog! Yours is so unique! I don’t care what anyone says and you shouldn’t either! Just turn the other cheek and go on, you’re too blessed to be stressed!

  23. Angie

    Hi Collin! I am also a person who wears her emotions on her sleeve…I can never hide happy, mad or sad! That being said, it’s your blog and people making ignorant comments should probably stop reading and go elsewhere for their deals, or what a concept, do it themselves and see how easy it is for them! Your website rocks and I love to come here a few times a week! Keep blogging sister! Angie

  24. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    Colin, I am sad for you and sorry for others rudeness. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, because of you, not only have we saved a ton of money, but this year when our daughter was born with health problems, i was able to quit my job and stay home with her and we have survived mainly due to your postings and he grace of God. Recently a friend and I started our own very small time local blog and not only have you been an awesome help to us, but we send all of our peeps to your site. We feel honored that with 35,000 followers you still manage to have the time to answer us. God bless you for what you are doing and chin up!

  25. Susan

    May God bless you. I love you!

  26. lovin coupons

    I come here daily for deals. I love all the deals you post! Thank you for sharing! I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I have learned how to save money. This has been such a blast and so much fun to get things at rock bottom prices. You rock!

  27. Lisa

    Anyone posting negative comments obviously has way too much time on their hands. Not to mention they must be miserable people if they only way they feel better about themselves is to post negative things about someone else. Either read a post or don’t, but no need to leave a rude comment. No one makes you read this or any other blog. The 1st amendment allows for freedom of speech, if you don’t like what is being said then move on. Start your own blog and say what you will, chances are no one will be reading. I love this blog b/c it’s helped me get the start I needed with couponing and continuing to find great deals. Thanks for the hard work and keep it up!!

  28. Melissa

    Collin, I love reading Hip2Save and I tell everyone that asks me about couponing to read your site. I have found tons of great deals by reading your blog. I can’t imagine the countless hours you spend investing in this and I’m sorry that people can be so mean. It’s easy for others to hide behind the anonymity of the internet. Thank you for putting yourself out there for us everyday. I feel like I have gotten to know you since I started reading your blog almost a year ago. Sometimes I’ll say something to my husband like, “OMG, Collin just posted the most awesome deal!” And my hubby is like, “Who is Collin?”. But I truly feel that you put the real you into this blog and you give it your all! Remember how much we all love you! & Thank you!

    Also, as far as new feature ideas go, I would love to see a printable list added to your store deals every week!

  29. Jennifer

    I just started reading this blog a few months ago and I LOVE IT!! I am a full time teacher and don’t have time to scope out the deals. Thank you sooo much for doing it for me! I love that I can just check your coupon match-up and then run to Walgreens or CVS. I have told lots of people about your blog…and they love it too!

  30. Mina10

    I don’t care how many praises you’re getting right now Collin, I can not stand the fact that you have 3 kids and you still have your body intact! Yes, I’m hating too! LOL AHH…I can’t believe the ignorance of some people. So, what if Collin makes some money on the side?! Why do we have to “knock her hustle?” In the world today NOTHING is free and here is little Mrs. Collin doing her very best to help us score free or pay practically nothing for items and people still have the audacity to complain SMH. That’s woman for ya…always have to find something to complain about =/

  31. Sarah L.

    Collin, you are awesome! I love your site above all others when I am searching for bargains and deals. You also have such a fun personality. I’m glad that you love your family so much, and always feel free to take the time you need in order to take care of them properly. I am also so proud of you for finding a way to work from home and make some money while still taking care of your family, so don’t be ashamed about that. Keep it up, girl!

  32. Michelle Ottley

    So glad you let it all out, and that you spent more time with your kiddos this summer! Good for you and good for them especially! I do enjoy and appreciate how on top of deals you are, and have never thought, “Sheesh Collin got behind today…I’m gone!” (I’ve never actually thought that!) I know you’ve got kids about the same ages as mine, and I really don’t know how you do it! Thanks for all your hard work (and I’m sorry for not saying it more and that you had to write a post like this for me to thank you…and I know you weren’t looking for thank you’s!). If you “get behind” I know I completely understand and will still be back to check out your site tomorrow. So get some ice cream, have a good cry, relax, and after all that, know you have many friends who love ya! Thanks again.

  33. Amber @Saving Money Wisely

    Girl, I LOVE your site. The way you stay on top of things and continue to bring deals timely is amazing. I know how much it takes to run a blog of my size, so I can’t imagine the time it takes to run one your size! I bet those people complaining don’t mind when companies sponsor giveaways, right 😉 Anyway – keep your chin up! It is absurd for anyone to expect you to not accept sponsorship – it takes time to run a blog like yours and you should be able to get paid for it! And I really appreciate your honesty. I’m relieved to hear that other bloggers feel that way at times as I do. You were brave to just put it out there. If you’ve been reading your site at all, you can tell that you are an honest person, and that takes a lot. Keep up the great work!

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

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  34. Colleen

    Hey Collin,
    Your site is wonderful and helps so many families! I work a 9-5 job and appreciate all of the help you give me to get my to do lists done. Please know how many of us love this site and whatever you do on it. Keep your chin up and have a good night!

  35. Paula

    Collin,
    I think you are great & I love your site! I visit your site many times every singe day!!! Everything that you post is great & if it isn’t something I’m interested in I just skip on to the next thing! Keep up the awesome job you are doing & know that you are helping many people!!! YOU ROCK!!!

  36. KYLIA BARABASH

    II just have one thing to say – how could they do that to you? The nerve of some people! You should make everyone who said something negative or hurtful pay you back (with 10% interest!) all the money you’ve saved them by posting deals on your site! 🙂 Those people were literally biting the hand that feeds them! You are the best! I love your site and visit it daily…sometimes hourly! 🙂 I appreciate all that you do to help me have some money left at the end of my month instead of more month left at the end of my money! Thanks again for your hard work and dedication, it is greatly appreciated!

  37. lilia

    i love love love your site just keeeeepppp going and don’t let anyone put you down

  38. april

    I just have to say my 2 cents as well. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that people get upset and leave stupid hurtful comments. To all of us readers out there, we come day after day and reap the rewards of the seeds you sow,,,, we do nothing but gain the benefits. Why in the world would anybody not APPRECIATE every deal you post. Listen people you take the good with the bad!!! Collin – just keep on trucking chic! I think your blog is awesome and because of you I have scored so many deals. i truly APPRECIATE all your time and hard work and I know 95% of your readers do!!!

  39. Nicole

    Your site is bookmarked right on my browser under the url tab! I love your site and stumbled upon it earlier this year…you have made my days with all of your great deals and I always look forward to checking your site several times daily. Your site is #1 for me and many others I know. I really appreciate the time and effort you take out to do what you do. Let the haters be your motivators Collin!

  40. Angie

    I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate what you do!!! My sister intorduced me to this site a few months ago, and I am addicted!!! CVS has a sign in the front that says “have coupons?” and I think that is directed towards me. haha!! I havce turned into the coupons QUEEN!! Well, I guess being laid off from my job has helped turn me into that too. You have saved me and my family so much money you don’t even know!!! I love this website and what you are doing for people!! THANKS SO MUCH___YOU ROCK!!!!

  41. Beagle

    Collin, I wonder if you will ever get to my comment with over 600 and still growing. LOL
    If you do I have to hand it to you. Your site is amazing. I traverse through dozens of websites all throughout the day, but the site I always hit first is yours. No, I am not saying this to make you feel good, but I honestly do. The reason is because of relevance. So many sites will post good deals but often long after it breaks. You are quick to get the information out to us readers and I have often scored huge on offers because of your hard work. I steer many others to your website because I consider H2S the first stop. I have not read any of the comments that brought you down and could care less. That’s garbage. Just know, like many others, I appreciate your effort and dedication to this website. I send out a huge THANX! to you.
    WooF

  42. Lisa Murphree

    I love your site and enjoy the deals you post. I did not find anything offensive about the sponsored post. The recipe and lunch suggestions were great. Try not to be discouraged. Just continue to do the wonderful job posting deals on your blog

  43. Becky

    I’m so sorry Collin that you’ve had a bad day because some people were rude, blatantly rude. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I appreciate your blog. It’s the first one I check each day and do multiple times. It’s also the first one I refer people to when they show an interest in couponing.

    You have made mine and my families a much better one for sharing your ideas and deals! Thank you!

  44. elyse salter

    You are amazing Collin and for every one rude person you have a hundred people who love you. I personally liked the sponsered ad and am making the fruit salsa and chips for my Houseparty this weekend. I love your site and love the deals that I am able to get. As another military family we always love finding ways to make our very hard earned money stretch further. You are amazing at what you do here and dont let a couple foolish people get you down. Hands down to you for being able to do this and manage three children.

    Love your posts and videos and hope to see many more in the future.

  45. ann

    Dear Collin,
    Anytime you want to vent, just go ahead. We diehard “hip2savers” are here for you. I can not tell you how much money I have saved, and the freebies I have from your blog.( I keep non-perishables in a box, I want to see how many I have in a few months.) I appreciate the time, effort, dedication, and most of all the sacrifices you make to help us save money. You have a dedicated group of people who “Really” do appreciate you, the others, just don’t matter. Thanks again.
    Ann

  46. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    I love your site and sometimes think I spend wayyy too much time on it. Then I think about how much time it takes you to find all of these great deals for the rest of us. Forget the haters……if they don’t like the site, they don’t have to use it. But don’t let them get you down because the rest of us truly value all that you put into it! Thanks!

  47. Jenni @ Sweet Pennies from Heaven

    First of all, Hip2Save ROCKS and so do YOU Collin!!! In my personal opinion, there is nothing wrong with making money doing a sponsored post for a company that more than likely, you have given FREE advertisement to several times in deal or coupon posts. It’s not as though you were advertising a 2011 Red Corvette that you were trying to intice your frugal readers into buying!!!

    I can understand how and why that would hurt your feelings and make you feel the way you do. Like others have said in these comments, those negative readers should have scrolled past if they didn’t like the post. You keep up the good work. It is OBVIOUS that what you do on Hip2Save is helping others save money! Maybe some people just have a thing against Mission Tortillas…who knows 🙂

  48. sarah

    I just recently found your site(spring) and i love it. Sorry for the haters today. But this is not the first blog i’ve seen people talk about products, either paid for the write up or given the products free from the company. It just means you are becoming popular and companies value your opinions. Look at all the responses to this– over 600. Keep up the awesome work and now i’m off to print off the new coupons you have linked.

    • Alicia

      I agree 100%… right down to the part about finding your blog this past spring to keep up the awesome work! thanks!

  49. kelly

    I have no idea why people would criticize for the Mission post. people are so ridiculous and if they don’t like what you post, then they shouldn’t visit your site. as I was eating my free cinnastix tonight, I was just thinking again, of how much I love hip2save. 🙂 🙂

  50. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    I love your blog Collin and want to thank you very much for all the awesome deals.

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