Extreme Couponing

Currently I don't have a TV where I live, and even if I did, I wouldn't have much time to watch anything. But when I did have access to satellite TV, I loved watching shows like American Idol, Glee, Amazing Race, the Ellen Show, and even Extreme Couponing on TLC. Yes, I know, that is very nerdy of me, but I am a personal finance nerd. That's what I am studying at the University of Utah.

Recently I have decided to save a little money by collecting coupons. So I made a coupon box organizer. My organizing technique is not as complicated or intense like the people on TLC's Extreme Couponing, but it works for me. Basically, I clip coupons and file them by the month they expire.

I have only saved a few dollars so far, but I will continue to clip coupons and keep track of how much I have saved. I am hoping my extreme couponing will allow me to retire at age 28 and own a home like this:

I have an Addiction!

First it started with a gateway drug: Facebook. Then my family convinced me to start a blog. After a couple years of blogging, that wasn't enough. I needed more. So a friend from BYU-Idaho got me hooked on twitter. I left BYU-Idaho and transferred to the University of Utah where I met my friend, and co-worker, Kelsy. She gave me a taste of Pinterest. Now I can't stop. Social media has taken over my life!!

I actually do love Pinterest. I wake up at 5 AM, shower, eat, and get on the Trax which takes me to campus. I open the library around 6:45 AM, well before most students are even awake. I work the morning shift at the library and it is usually pretty slow. So I have a lot of free time at the desk just waiting for students to arrive and ask for help. That idle time has only fueled my addiction to social media.

Recently I saw a picture like this on Pinterest and loved it. I decided I wanted to make this for the next time I was invited to a get together. My friend, Brig, invited Christopher and me to his apartment for a St. Patrick's themed party. We were all supposed to bring green treats. So here it is!

Christopher helped me make it. Honestly, the only thing that is semi-time consuming is carefully peeling the kiwi. This treat only took about 10 minutes to make.

Although I admit I have a social media addiction, I am glad it gives me some simple and creative ideas for parties. I am excited today is the first day of spring, which means summer is only a few months away! I can't wait for summer dinner parties, like picnics and BBQ's.

So, I will continue to use my drug, Pinterest, to fuel my addiction and give me some good ideas.

P.S. I am not the only one with a social media addiction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jT0JT3N47g