Here at Savinly, we track a LOT of blogs.
They help us stay current on breaking news and bargains so we can share the best tips with you.
One site we absolutely adore is Hip2Save.
Launched by Collin Morgan in 2008, Hip2Save bills itself as “not your grandma’s coupon blog” — and I totally agree. The site offers a fresh spin on coupons and deals, and I can’t get enough.
If you haven’t yet become a Hip2Save fan — odds are you will after reading this piece.
7 Reasons We Love Hip2Save
Hip2Save features a tidy, well-structured site and, more importantly, a lively voice that makes following deals fun.
Morgan’s charming personality comes through in her posts and videos — but aside from Morgan herself, here are seven concrete reasons you should follow this blog.
1. It Offers Tips for Every Couponer
One of my favorite things about Hip2Save is it doesn’t only post deals; it also provides a wealth of guidance and articles, many enriched by reader contributions.
Topics vary from saving on spices to running a home-based business while parenting. There are even printables to help you figure out when to buy certain items or what to pay for groceries.
Whether you’re a coupon beginner (like me) or a veteran pro (like our founder Kyle), you’ll pick up useful ideas here.
2. It Features Every Kind of Deal
While I personally value the educational pieces, most readers visit Hip2Save for the bargains.
And deservedly so: the site covers everything from freebies to coupons, sweepstakes and reward programs.
No matter what kind of bargain you want, it’s likely listed here.
3. Their Daily Newsletter Is Fantastic
I don’t know about you, but the flood of deals can quickly overwhelm me.
Thankfully, Hip2Save sends a daily newsletter each afternoon that highlights that day’s new deals. Instead of hunting through dozens of sites, you’ll have the top bargains delivered straight to your inbox.
Sign up for Hip2Save’s newsletter here. Or opt for text alerts instead.
4. Their Coupon Database Is Incredible
Do you get annoyed searching for coupons that aren’t for items you actually buy? I sure do.
That’s not a problem with Hip2Save’s coupon database.
Just type in the product you want — from eggs to cereal — and a slew of coupons appears. You can filter by description, value, expiration, source, store and restrictions.
5. It Lets You Save Deals to Track Later
Sometimes a deal looks tempting but you’re not ready to buy, and when you come back it’s vanished.
Hip2Save understands that frustration and created the Hip list to fix it. When you spot a deal on the site, save it to your Hip list with a single click for easy reference later.
Hooray for no more missed or forgotten bargains!
6. There’s an App, Too
As if the site’s options weren’t enough, there’s also a Hip2Save app for iPhone, Android and Kindle.
Along with deals, coupons and freebies, it includes helpful extras like a budget tool and a store coupon policy directory.
As a bonus for app users, Morgan gives away a $50 Amazon gift card every week!
7. It’s Driven by a Powerful Backstory
Finally, Hip2Save is backed by a meaningful and motivational story; Morgan truly believes coupons saved her life.
Struggling with confidence in middle and high school, Morgan later experimented with drugs. Though she stopped after becoming pregnant, she battled bulimia for five years afterward.
When she sought help and recovered, she and her family were burdened with over $50,000 in debt.
Using coupons — and teaching others how to use them — not only helped her clear that debt, it also helped her rebuild her life.
“I know they’re just coupons — just pieces of paper — but I also know what they’ve done for me, and what they’ve done for so many of my readers,” she says in an moving video.
“Coupons have helped me become a better mom, increase my confidence, helped me pay off debt, and enabled me to pay it forward in a huge way. Coupons do so much more than simply save money.”
A big thank-you to Collin Morgan and the entire Hip2Save crew for all the effort they put into helping us save.
Keep up the hip work!
Your Turn: Do you follow Hip2Save?
Anna Brooks, senior writer for Savinly, loves finding budget-friendly adventures. Check out her blog at annabrooks.com, or say hello on Twitter @anna_brooks.
