How Coupons Saved My Life
I am sharing a video with you today… a very personal video. A video I filmed back in 2012. A video I wasn’t ready to release.
Now I am ready. Ready to share my story. My story about addiction, depression, and how those little things called coupons have done so much more than save me money.
*Please keep in mind that this video may not be suitable for children.
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If you are currently suffering from drug addictions, food addictions and/or depression, I strongly encourage you to reach out to a friend or family member, doctor, counselor or pastor and seek help.
Thanks for sharing.
You are a wonderful person.
Thank you for sharing your story! You are an amazing woman! <3
I didn’t think I could love hip2save & you more, Collin. But after watching this video, I do! Thank you for everything.
It’s a little after 3am EST and I was asleep til “nature” woke me up. My husband came to check on me and said, “Are you OK? You’ve been gone almost 10 minutes plus I hear voices.” I was like, ” Oh, I’m just catching up on my Hip site and watching a video.” So he said, “You’re on the toilet for 10inutes watching a video??!!?” And I said, “Yeh. What’s wrong with that??!” Lol! 😇😇😇 And what an incredible video it was!!!
LOL… Love it! At least there was a real voice 😉
oh Colin, what a beautiful touching intimate look at your life. Thank you for sharing your story, I can’t begin to tell you how all you do has touched my life, and soooo
Many others but I thank you…. From the bottom of my heart… You are an AMAZING BEAUTIFUL GIFT …..❤️
Awww…thank you!! 🙂
HIP HIP HOORAY FOR HIP2SAVE!! Love you Collin! You are God’s handwork of a beautiful creation! It’s so wonderful to hear that you came to a realization that you are important and matter a great deal in this life! Thank you for your dedication and for being COURAGEOUS COLLIN!! Bless you! Rev. Charlene Poehler
that was a touching video. God bless you !!! I
You really never know what someone is or has endured in their life. Glad you have such a supportive family/husband because so many do not. Thank you so much for hip2save and all your help in helping all of us every day to save and make our lives better.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! And what a strong woman you’ve become! Your struggles have made you a better woman for your husband and kids but most importantly …it has made you a better woman for yourself! I’m very proud of you for all the work you had to do to climb out of that dark place. You must continue to stay strong….it looks good on you!
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Thank you for sharing. You are such a lovely person inside and out, and I hope you know this.
Colin, this is what sets hip2save apart from all the other saving and couponing blogs – hip2save has heart, all thanks to you being HUMAN and not being afraid to share that with our hip community. 💗
I appreciate that, Erin! Thanks! 🙂
Collin, you are a beautiful, smart, giving woman. Thank you for sharing your story. You will touch so many lives with it. Bless you my dear and thank you for all you do for us.
Patti Smith
Collin, everyone LOVES you so much including myself, father of four. We all need to learn from you not only how to coupon, but also how to be honest. Then the surrounding world would be much better. Thank you!
Collin – thank you so much for sharing your story and giving us such an honest view into the struggles you’ve had. There are not many people who would be so brave as to give the world a view of the un-polished and un-edited parts of their life. Especially when people can be so cruel through the anonymity of the internet. I can honestly tell you that without even having met you, you have helped our family through Hip2Save. Thank you for all that you (and your helpers) do! Keeping you in prayer!
wait i’m confused now, which cute lil’ lady is ur momma?:) luv ur generosity by the way
“Ma” is (grand)Ma
WOW! This was awesome! Thank you so much Colin for sharing your story! You’re such an awesome and inspiring person and help so many! I don’t know where I’d be if I hadn’t discovered Hip2Save years ago! You ROCK Colin! Thank you for all you do and keep on keepin’ on! <3
It takes guts to share your story and it take guts to overcome challenges. You are amazing individual Collin. And what you were able to achieve with this site is just another testiment to it.
Thanks Collin for sharing your story. I too was a stay at home mom needing to save money for our family and always used coupons but wanted to know how to save more and found your site several years ago and watched your videos and checked your site everyday for deals and boy has it changed the way I shop, Thanks. I am back at work now and still coupon I do alot on my lunch hour and come back to the office and the girls are how much did you save today…lol
If I didn’t have your site I don’t know what we would do, love all your videos and stories. Keep it going.. I also share with friends who want to learn how to save.
Thanks for sharing Collin! Have followed your blog for years, you are such a strong woman.
What an incredible story!! God Bless you for sharing!!!! We all need to be reminded that we have within us the ability to learn, grow, and blossom -and at any point in our life. We are not just planted and stuck where we are. This video is such a gift- from such a beautiful heart. I know this video alone will touch & help many- Thank You Thank You Thank you!! ((HUGS))
Thank you!! Hugs to you! 🙂
Wow Collin. Thank you for sharing you. You’re a wonderful woman. I am so glad that it all worked out because I couldn’t imagine you as anything but a woman with a big heart, big smile, and beautiful soul, which shines through in all you do.
I believe those that have to go through such low times in life are those that have a high calling on there lives to impact others. What a wonderful person God has shaped you into!
AMEN….
You are truly an amazing woman with an incredible family…you have touched the hearts and changed the lives of countless men, women, and children around the world….thank you for being you!!!
Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been following along since the beginning. I’ve always liked your site because you come across as a real, genuine person. Thank you for all you do!
Great video. I really struggle with depression and coupons helped me overcome another issue—overspending. Coupons gave me a way to feed my shopping habit without going into debt.
Collin, I’m not a huge commenter…but when I have been “hanging on the web” with you for this long, I feel like we are online friends. 🙂 I am one of the few who started following your blog for the very beginning. I think that was when winning the contests was pretty achievable! 🙂 I also was home with my kids at that time and trying to save as much as possible. My kids have grown as yours and I am back at work full time now and thus have less time to “work the coupon system!” But, thank you for sharing, thank you for being raw and open and honest. I am grateful for you AND your struggles that make you, you. 🙂
Thanks for sharing Collin! Life is sometimes messy. Way to work your recovery! You go Girl!!!
I’m so thankful for you. Thank you for your story! Beautiful soul!
We all are stories… I gess you get the worst of social media before it’s wise grow.stop the hate.which sometimes I, think is peoples broken Hearts…1 broken Heart is more noticeable it cry and crys for help…lets change the world we kindly-social-media interactions.Hipster,MY RESPECTED! Even more!!
Thank you for sharing Collin. You are an amazingly strong lady!
TISSUES PLEASE! Wow Collin, you are my hero! I already knew how remarkable you are but now not only are you remarkable, but you are courageous 🙂 For you to share that wonderful story with us, makes me just love you even more. Please know that as a mom of 4, I have been following you for years and tell all my friends how amazing your website is and how helpful it is. You…….. Make me a better person as well to help me provide for my family at my best. Because of your helpful Hip2save website and wonderful tips. Thank you for being YOU!! 😉
You are so brave. Thank you for sharing something so personal with us. I know I don’t actually know you but I am so proud of you. You are an amazing role model for your kids!
Thank you for sharing your story..you r an inspiration and truly amazing!! Thank you for everything that you do😊
Thanks for sharing on such a difficult topic. Hip2save has helped my family alot, and I check in daily. God bless you, your family and your readers!
Thanks for sharing! I think just like you said, we assume peoples lives are perfect and it makes us get down on ourselves. Its nice to know you are just a regular mom who shares the same struggles. Youre awesome! xoxoxox
Thank you so much for sharing your life story!!! It has touched my heart and I just want to thank you for that!!
Thank you for sharing so much. You are a true inspiration and I have learned so much from your site.
Thank you for sharing yourself with your readers. You are a very strong person and turned your negative life into a positive life. You are helping others, too.
Collin – you a hero! A hero to us and more importantly to your children. A truly beautiful person inside and out. May God Bless you and your wonderfully supportive husband and family. Thanks for all you do.
Makes me love you even more! Love the honesty. Xoxo
Thank you for sharing such a personal part of you! You are an amazing strong woman and should be very proud of yourself for everything you have overcome! Thank you for everything you do! God bless you and your family!
I just watched the video and cried. Collin you are such a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for keeping it real. I would expect no less from you. Your video just confirmed why I am so dedicated to your site and truly respect you. I never comment on any other social media but yours. You are the real thing and I love you for it. Thank you for everything you do. Keep pushing forward. There is only more happiness and joy than you could ever imagine around the next corner. Thanks again. I will continue to be one of your biggest fans. 🙂 with respect and love -RL
Collin,
Thank you for sharing this personal video. I can imagine how hard this was to share! I’ve struggled with my past also. I didn’t have a great childhood. So without any guidance, I made poor decisions in my life. I also have deslexia and couldn’t read and had trouble with spelling. So I was put in special classes. It didn’t help and made me feel like I was dumb. So anyway you’re not alone! Everyone has struggles in their life! Thank you for being brave and sharing. We’re here for you!
I already looked like I’d been crying this morning b/c I have pink eye….but now I look like I’ve been crying, because I’ve been crying. This video touched me, inspired me, and humbled me. I want to be more of the giver that you are. I want to “pay it forward” like you do. Though I can’t relate to all of the struggles you have faced, I have certainly faced my own and I am so thankful for your boldness and for that “thick skin” you have developed. In sharing, you have made us feel like it is OK and that it will be OK. I confess that I have watched your videos in awe and in envy of your life. Thank you for being real and for letting us into the places that aren’t as glamorous. I haven’t read all of the previous comments, but I hope you know and fully understand how much you mean to so many of us…even though we don’t know you personally. You have absolutely helped my family in more ways than you can imagine…it goes further than couponing and bargains. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you are, and all that you do! You are truly a remarkable person…
Brave, inspiring and just plain honest. Thank you for sharing and thank you for giving of yourself to help all of us. It’s helped us like it’s helped you, definitely.
You are brave and wonderful for sharing your life with all of us! Praise God for you Colin! You have helped me so much when it comes to saving money and understanding how to coupon. I have a very hard time understanding things especially when they have to do with money and with your help I GET IT!!! Like you said, couponing has become my thing and it makes me so happy! I am also a stay at home with a 6 month old and a 2 year old and when I can coupon for diapers, snacks, toys, ect. it makes me feel like I’m doing more then watching the kids and keeping house. Thank you for sharing your life and for all that you do! Colin, you are one in a billion!
Thank you for sharing. I have found the hardest thing to do is to ask for help. But we don’t need to do it alone.
There are so many who struggle with addiction. I know something about that, but not in myself. Thanks so much for sharing. I would have never guessed that you had these struggles. You are a beautiful person inside and out and have taught me so much. Love you, your videos, your sweet heart and wacky dances! You really are a light to me when I need a pick me up! Thanks so much sweet girl!
Thank you for sharing your story with us!!! You and I have similar stories. It’s nice to know that I am not alone. Thank you for being genuine and really putting yourself out there. You are blessing to my family and many others. God is working through you to do great things! Keep it up, girl! You are loved and appreciated by many!
I love and appreciate all of you! 🙂
Thank you so much for showing your human…. Thank you so much for HIP2Save! I have learned so much from you. May God bless you and your family!