Couponing


So, things are getting expensive. Gas. Groceries. Life with six children. We just learned that our water rates are going up 9% across the county.

While I've always cut coupons (if and when I get a Sunday paper), I wasn't very diligent. I only cut the coupons of the things I regularly buy. And then I'd still buy generic. However, a co-worker of Joe's is really into couponing and has been getting Joe all pumped up about it.

I thought I'd show you my deals.

Um. Yeah. A cardigan and shoes. I'm pretty sure that when Joe was pumped about saving money, he thought I'd actually save the money instead of turning around and spending my savings. (But I got excellent deals on both!)

(Sorry for the dark photo. If it would ever stop raining here, I might have some decent sunlight. And it would help my severe vitamin-D deficiency.)

Comments

lisa said…
I use the Grocery Game. It takes most of the work out of it. If it's something you would be interested in shoot me an email.
9:59 AM EDT
lisa said…
And cute deals by the way!
10:00 AM EDT
Emily said…
you will get the hang of it soon....
8:44 AM EDT
Preppy Pink Crocodile said…
Oh I am super into couponing! The key if you don't live in a place that is catered to by sites such as the Grocery Game (so where I live) is to cut out every coupon. That way you are prepared for sales. I frequently buy things I never thought I would like because the coupons and sales make them free or nearly free. I've let go of most of my brand loyalties. And now I never pay for things like toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, most otc meds, etc. I don't save as much on food because none of my stores double coupons and I try to eat mostly gluten free. But spending little to nothing elsewhere more than makes up the difference. It's kid of awesome once you get into it.
3:24 AM EDT
Erica said…
What great deals! I'll go try couponing.

Silver MLM
9:56 AM EDT
craftyclaire said…
Just thought I'd check and see that you are ok? Yo haven't blogged for a while. I hope you and your family are well. x
3:56 PM EDT
MissBliss said…
those shoes are adorable!!!!!!!!!
11:10 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
where r u???
is everything ok?
you've been missing for a while and i'm misssing you.
love from down under
janine
6:03 AM EDT
mimi said…
I hope you and your family are ok ... I too am missing you!
6:04 PM EDT
Marty said…
I'm missing you too! Hoping you're just too busy to blog right now. Take care!
11:49 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
Just to let you know, you will not be hassled at walgreen's if you buy a fifth deodorant or fifth item if it is a travel size and not excluded on your coupon... If it says ANY. It always works. Just give your MQ's after all items are scanned. Good luck. :) Dee
4:55 PM EDT
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