Okay...this is definitely not one of my normal posts, but I've been imprisoned with sick kids (including myself) all week, so please just bare with me while I share some stay-at-home mommy excitement!!
For the last couple of months, I've really been trying the whole "coupon" thing....at first I got frustrated, didn't see that I was saving that much money, etc., etc. But I stuck with it and I feel like I'm finally getting the hang of it! FINALLY!!
People are now doing to me what I've been doing to my "couponing" friends for years...."HOW DID YOU DO THAT??" The truth is, now I get it.....you really just have to dive into it and find a system that works for you. The other truth is, it ISN'T always easy, but it is SO rewarding! I have to plug Target and Walgreen's, as they are definitely my favorites for a good deal!
Here is my take from a recent Target trip!
My total for all 18 items, with my coupons was $10.48, including tax!!! I have to admit, I did make Quinton and Weston each check out with a couple of items each, but they are the ones eating this stuff...I think it's okay for them to contribute to the savings!! I gave each of them $.25 and they each bought 2 of the Johnson Soap Buddies and a package of the Mott's Applesauce....FOR $.25!!! You gotta love being able to teach them the value of a quarter!!
Okay....I promise to post a picture of the kids in my next post....thanks for listening though!!!
6 comments:
WOW - You have inspired me to "get serious" about saving! AWESOME!!!
I love it! Do I have a coupon partner? :)
Where do you get most of the coupons? Paper or just sale ads for a particular store?
You are my hero!! Do you give lessons?
Woo Hoo !! A niece after my own heart !! I've been a Coupon Queen forever, and I'm tickled pink you're enjoying the "thrill of the savings hunt" :) p.s. you know Harps doubles coupons up to & including 50 cents .. especially on paper products and canned veggies, the cost with coupon beats walmart. Have fun !
Wow great job!! I have been trying to use a lot more coupons lately.
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