Welcome to this week’s edition of Berries and Cream Blog Design’s Cream of the Crop series. We hope that you will enjoy today’s featured blog, Bargain Briana, a blog devoted to bringing you the best in bargains.

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Bargain Briana is where I learned the most effective way to use coupons. I had tried using coupons one time before, and after saving a few cents on a name brand product but still paying more than I would have paid for the store brand that I usually bought, I gave up, figuring that coupons weren’t worth my time. Boy, was I ever wrong! Since finding Bargain Briana’s instructions, I have consistently saved 40%-60% on my grocery bill and am able to purchase better food and more of it for less money.

Because of my experience with her site, I was thrilled when Briana agreed to answer my questions.

Please tell our readers a bit about yourself.

I’m Briana Carter of BargainBriana.com and a mother of four active children ages 2-10. By day, I utilize my Master’s Degree in Accounting as Controller for a Plumbing & HVAC contractor. After work, practices, dinner, showers, and the kids are in bed, I blog and love every minute of it!

I started my blog this past summer (2008) in response to family and friend’s interests in my bargains. I don’t consider myself frugal by nature because I love to shop! Finding bargains, deals, freebies, and cheapies are a great way to curb my spending. I save money in one area so I can spend it in another. If it is a bargain, BargainBriana.com (http://bargainbriana.com) covers it!

My goal is to teach others to save money while shopping by utilizing effective coupon methods. I always knew about coupons but never really knew how to use them. This is not something that can be learned overnight and the savings usually start to show after you have a nice stockpile of your basic items. When I first started “hard core” couponing in 2006, my family was resistant. Once they realized how we really could buy more for less, the whole family is involved with saving money. From the kids looking for coupons at the store, clipping coupons, or helping me shop, saving money is a family project. Being called a “Coupon Freak” is a term of endearment in our household.

For struggling families or families who just want to save more while shopping, Bargain Briana, can help. Come visit me at BargainBriana.com for the latest coupon match ups, freebies, and bargains!

Why do you blog?

To share my fabulous deals!

What do you normally blog about?

Bargains, deals, and money saving tips!

What is your favorite post?

How to Make Your Own Free Ringtone!

What are some of your readers’ favorite posts?

The 15 days of Couponing Series. It is a basic guide to couponing. [Note: this is the series that taught me how to coupon.]

As a blogger, what is the best piece of advice you ever received?

I don’t remember anything specific but I love reading Blogcoach.org to get fabulous tips on a regular basis!

Thank you, Briana, for taking the time to share a bit more about yourself. If you aren’t already familiar with her blog, stop by Bargain Briana and find out for yourself how much help it could be to you.

Today’s prize is for those with a US mailing address.

With the way the economy is, more people than ever are trying to find ways to control and/or cut their expenses.  There are numerous frugal blogs that offer tips to help you save money.  One such blog is Bargain Briana.  Briana specializes in helping people learn how to use coupons to save on groceries.  Briana has donated a 2 year subscription to All You magazine, a publication that offers some great money-saving ideas and coupons.

To be entered, leave a comment at this post no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT, Thursday, February 26, 2009.  (It would be nice if you stated your favorite money-saving tip from Bargain Briana.)  The winner will be chosen using random.org.

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I wish you all the best.