Even the rich and famous clip coupons

Last night I turned on the TV just in time to see two-time Oscar winner, Hilary Swank talking it up with Jay Leno on the Tonight Show.

Other than plugging her new flick, Freedom Writers, they spent most of the time talking about Hilary's bargain hunting habits. Believe it or not, she's a big fan of coupon clipping and Costco. Guess you can never have enough toilet paper and kleenex?

It got me thinking about all the coupons I've been accumulating lately:

• Electronic ones from e-mail marketing campaigns - the ones I share with you.

• Paper ones some stores handed out last month, hoping I'd return after the holiday shopping madness ended - unfortunately, they're not made for sharing.

• And, others from magazines like Loulou - I wish they didn't have to be clipped from the magazine - the latest issue includes a 15% off coupon for La Vie en Rose just in time for Valentine's Day - they're not made for sharing either.

I'm going to need a new filing system and purse just to keep track of all these!

Which leads me to my next problem - how on earth will I remember to have/take them with me when I need them? I don't know about you but there are a couple coupons I may use and a whole bunch I'm not so sure about. Half the time, I buy something and don't remember I had a coupon until it's too late.

Maybe I should take a lesson from Hilary. How about you? Do you use coupons? How do you keep track of them?

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The big comfy couch

the Art Shoppe's big sale starts today with store-wide savings up to 50% off (see map; store hours):

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Roots reductions

Roots just slashed prices again:


Not sure what's available at 70% off. My sis bought licensed hockey jerseys for her and her kids - 50% off. There were still a lot left at Yorkdale Saturday night. Most leathers were snapped up on Boxing Day.

I checked the online deals and couldn't see much available and nothing more than 50% off. Maybe you'll have better luck.

Remember to check their website to ensure these offers are valid in your area.

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Zola's annual warehouse sale

Zola's annual warehouse sale starts tomorrow (and goes on all month) at the 1726 Avenue Rd. location:

It's a great time to stock up on the hottest high-end designer footwear in town.

Footnote: I e-mailed the owner, Debra Anissimoff, last week and hoped to get some more details. She hasn't replied. Guess she's not into writing. she's only written one entry on her blog. Maybe you'll have better luck with the Zola forum.

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