I know I have been MIA lately and I bet some of you are wondering where the heck I have been (I often wonder that when bloggers I frequent seem to disappear) .
Well I got a 2nd job to help pay off some bills (newly acquired drain tile) and for some "fun money."
Working extra long hours (15 a day this week and last for training) has made me realize that we may need to take a bit look at where our money goes.
A while back I watched an episode of Extreme Couponing and was interested (my husband instructed that I needed to do it) but had no real idea where to start. I am the first to admit I have horrible grocery spending habits. I never used a coupon before and I never looked at a sale flyer. I went to the store almost every night to buy food for that night's meal. Not good...and my checkbook can prove it.
A couple of the gals at work were going through a local sales flyer with their coupon binders and I was hooked. I bombarded them with questions and needed more information. I went home and downloaded "How to Shop for Free" on my Nook and I was ready to start saving!
Sunday I picked up newspapers and clipped coupons. My binder is neatly labeled and the coupons are stashed away in categories until I need them.
Friday is my first shopping trip and I am excited to save. I perused multiple coupon blogs (see new couponing tab on the page bar) and read through my advertisements.
Friday I will be stopping at two local grocery stores (both double coupons!), CVS and Target.
My personal coupon philosophy is we are only going to purchase things we need, only amounts we need or can donate and nothing frivolous just because it is on sale. I do not intent to make a huge haul like they do on the show...nor do I think I have time to plan one. I have spent about 5 hours clipping, researching and writing up my shopping lists.
I am excited to share my deals, my finds and most importantly, my savings!
Do you "coupon" ? What are your tricks of the trade? Interested in more information? Check out the Couponing tab or email me with questions!
I will report back on Sunday how my first shopping trip with sales and coupons goes!
I'm amazed out how savvy some are with the couponing. But I have not mastered their skill level. I choose coupons occasionally when I can remember that I have one.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a savvy couponer so I don't. I figure my time is worth at least $10/hour so if I spent 5 hours preparing I would have to save $50 to break even. Never could so I bailed. But Missie ... I wish YOU better things! :)
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