Invasion of Direct Mail Coupons

Its total chaos, total chaos. Picture a nice quiet, residential, neighborhood, where there are numerous cul-de-sacs and without fail the sun peeks through the trees and warms the bodies of children who are engage in good active play on the sidewalks and in the streets. It may sound a tad corny, but truly it is real. I know it for a fact because it is a description of my new neighborhood.

In October of 2005, my husband and I decided to leave New York State and relocate to Georgia. A wise decision we assumed, along with great weather and employment opportunities Georgia was at the top of our prospective state list. Thus, far things have been quite nice. Georgia is much different than New York State. The locality offers visitors and residents hospitality beyond measurement. Businesses are booming in Georgia. There are numerous opportunities for people to turn a talent into profit. I know businesses are booming in Georgia, especially in Lawrenceville where we live, because we are invaded with tons of direct mail and coupons.

My mother was a coupon Queen. The definition of a coupon Queen is simply someone who cannot or refuses to go shopping without at least one coupon. My invasion of direct mail and coupons began about two months ago; once the local businesses discovered we were "new neighbors" the attack began. Initially, my husband and thought that all of the welcome coupons we received were a great way to show us neighborly love. We made it a point to look through the first batch and actually used one of the coupons to have our carpets cleaned. About a week after our carpet cleaning was over it seemed that the coupons increased. Did the carpet cleaning guy, tell all his business comrades that we used his coupon? Did they (the other business owners) in turn run back to their offices and make certain our names were located inside of their mailing directories? What happened?

I dread walking towards the mailbox. It's not an elated experience for me. I used to be fond of opening mail, organizing my bills, and checking out my bank statements. The numerous advertisements and coupons surround our mail. Our important stuff like the light bill is hidden inside the coupon books. I often wonder if the mail carrier is on the direct mail coupon invasion? Did she make a deal with the business owners that she would surround Lawrenceville residents will direct mail coupons and hide our important mail? It was a good day in New York State if you when open your mailbox there was a direct mail advertisement. Not so in Lawrenceville Georgia direct mail is the happening thing. Perhaps, my husband and I shouldn't complain. Coupons are a way of saving dollars aren't they?