Freebies Writer & Coupon Veteran

As a seasoned veteran of the bargain world, Dot Patterson has been mastering the art of stretching a dollar since before the internet existed, but she’s also adapted her savings strategies to thrive in the digital age. A retired elementary school librarian and mother of four, Dot learned early in her parenting years that feeding a family on a teacher's salary required creativity, careful planning, and an eagle eye for deals.

Dot's expertise was born from necessity during the 1980s when she was raising four kids while her husband worked construction jobs that weren't always steady. She became adept at coupon organization and her ability to turn a $20 grocery budget into meals for a week.

What sets Dot apart from other deal bloggers is her decades of experience spotting genuine deals versus marketing gimmicks. She's seen every type of sweepstakes scam, knows which companies actually honor their promotions, and has personally used hundreds of coupons (and knows her favorite ones).

Now a grandmother of seven, Dot spends her retirement helping other seniors navigate online deals safely and volunteers at local senior centers teaching digital literacy and scam prevention. Her grandchildren love visiting because Nana Dot's house is always stocked with goodies - and they have no idea what a deal Nana got on them!