Intimidated by couponing? Don't be, expert Collin Morgan said. She's the main writer for Hip2Save.com, TODAY.com's couponing blog. 

During a TODAY Money web chat Friday after the Everything Cheaper special show, Collin encouraged guest Amelia to be confident at the checkout counter. 

Amelia: I am a little afraid to use coupons. In my culture, using coupons has always had a stigma attached to it. People think that if you use coupons you are poor. I also don’t want to be the person holding up the line at checkout. How do I get over my fear of using coupons?

Collin Morgan: Hi Amelia! You just have to be confident knowing that you are being smart with your money. And don't think it's abnormal to feel this way at all, I talk about my feeling at the register in this post.

But having couponed for quite some time now, I definitely don't get as nervous or as fearful as I used to. 

Read the full Q&A below:

Collin Morgan, the coupon-savvy mom behind Hip2Save.com, joined us for a live Web chat Wednesday to answer your questions.

Here’s one of her answers to questions from the live chat. (See below for the full Q&A.)

A chat guest asked:

“How do you not get embarrassed when you go into a store with your binder? I know I should be proud that I'm saving money, but the looks and stares I get when I pull my binder out are almost enough to make me want to walk out of the store.”

Collin replied:

“I have learned that it really is HIP 2Save... so I am actually not embarrassed at all. I have found that the stares I get in the store are not so much about them looking at me like I'm a crazy nut, but more that they are curious about what I'm doing... and want to learn how to do it to! My binder has sparked so many great conversations with other shoppers... I LOVE it! :)”

Here’s the full chat archive:

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Halloween is fast approaching, and here are some deals for spooky savings and giveaways from our pals at Hip2Save.

Disney Stores are holding Halloween events Friday and Saturday, including free gifts for kids in costume.

CVS also is holding Halloween parties with free gifts for kiddos in costumes.

Lowes will host an event Saturday where kids can build a Halloween Monster truck.

Check out the full array of Halloween and non-Halloween deals here.

Our pals at Hip2Save have another roundup of weekend deals.

This weekend, Walmart is hosting Halloween costume parties including free candy for your kids in costumes.

For the grown-ups, Outback Steakhouse has a steak dinner coupon, and Coach is offering a 30 percent off coupon.

Also this weekend, Family Dollar is offering $5 off any purchase of $25 or more.

Check out the rest of the deals at Hip2Save's website.

Our pals at Hip2Save have compiled a roundup of money savers for the weekend.

Among them:

• Taco Bell is offering a free Chicken Flatbread Sandwich Combo with purchase of a $20 gift card.
• H&M has a 25 percent off coupon, valid through Oct. 10.
• Dollar General is offering $5 off a $25 purchase this Saturday.

The roundup also includes several Halloween happenings for those of you already getting into the holiday spirit.

With the weather turning colder, many of us may want to head into the movie theater this weekend. AMC Theaters is offering a free 20 oz. ICEE coupon to moviegoers, according to Hip2Save’s weekend entertainment roundup.

Looking for a little more culture? The roundup also includes a link to museums and venues participating in Bank of America’s Museums on Us day.

A hot summer’s day may be the ideal time for an ice cream treat, but a buy one cone, get one free offer is also a good excuse to indulge. Baskin-Robbins’ offer is one of several deals on Hip2Save’s weekend restaurant roundup.

On the retail side, Bloomingdale’s is offering 20 percent off coupons and Old Navy has $5 off coupons.

Free movie tickets! Free admission to national parks! Free activities at Bass Pro Shops! Find all these offers and more in Hip2Save's weekly roundup of activities and entertainment for the weekend.

Saturday is also Smithsonian magazine Museum Day, giving you a chance for free admission to dozens of museums across the country.  

Hip2Save also has a weekend restaurant roundup and a weekend retail roundup.

Among the restaurant deals:

• Cold Stone Creamery, annual ice cream social, Tuesday from 5-8 p.m., benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
• Marie Callender's free kids' meals, Tuesdays and Saturdays.
• Burger King, free ice cream to promote an expanded dessert menu.
• Arby's, three roast beef sandwiches for $5, with coupon.

In retail:

• Kmart, 20 percent discounts on items needed for storm recovery in the East.
• Office Depot, $20 off $100 purchase, with coupon.
• Coach, 20 percent off entire purchase, with coupon.

Our pals at Hip2Save have compiled a list of discounts and coupons available over the weekend. Among them: A free trial membership at BJ's Wholesale Club, used item trade-ins at Babies 'R' Us and 30 percent off at Coach.

Click here for the full rundown.

Our pals at Hip2Save have compiled a weekend roundup of bargains and coupons.

They include coupons, sales and bargains at stores including Kohl’s, Macy’s and Old Navy, a buy one get one free offer from Yankee Candle and some early Halloween deals.

Related: Web chat with Hip2Save's Collin Morgan

For some people, Labor Day is chance to get outdoors and enjoy the last of the summer weather.

For others, it's an opportunity to get to the mall and stock up for fall.

If you fall into the latter category, our pals at Hip2Save have compiled a list of Labor Day coupons to help you save a little cash.

For back-to-school shoppers of all ages, the list includes a coupons for stores ranging from Gymboree to Gap.

Check out the roundup here.