I have been doing this coupon thing as you know. So far I have not received any newspapers to REALLY start, so everything I have done is with online printable coupons only, BUT HOLY COW! I can't wait to see what I can do when I have 5 or more copies of coupons to really stock up on things that we want and need. We are going to have the best food storage, hygiene storage, etc. as soon as I get up and running FOR REAL. My 5 Sunday newspaper subscription starts this week and it makes me SO excited! We have never been able to have this much food, let alone a storage of food!
I am aware of the "going broke saving money" saying, and I am tempted to get more things now than I would normally get, but I am also considering how much I save and how much of the fun "extra's" I can get by not spending money elsewhere.
Like for instance, I normally wouldn't buy a tooth whitening kit but have always wanted one. Not only have I saved so much money on groceries, but I now know how to save half price or more on the whitening kit. So my thinking is, I DESERVE THAT WHITENING KIT, right? I think I earned it, and when I can get it for half price or less than the normal price, I think I should. What do you think???? I welcome all your opinions on this one.
So, here is the latest example for today's purchase. It may be small, but I did great!
Bought 3 jumbo packs of diapers, 12 rolls of toilet paper and 4 tubes of toothpaste (oh, and a package of sour patch kids for Dallin's friend who got hurt).
Total spent: $21.39
Total before coupons: $61.65
Total SAVED: $40.26
Had I not bought the candy, it would have been an even $20 paid. So there you have it, folks. I am telling you now, JUMP ON THE TRAIN- IT'S WORTH IT!
7 comments:
Woot-woot! I love it! Great job! And yeah, there are coupons for teeth whitening kits, so go on! You deserve it! You can find online which whiteners are most effective and don't make your teeth sensitive, too. you will not believe how much more you'll save/stock up on with your coupons!
I got my toothpaste, mini-wheats, tp's, granola bars, cheese & eggs at Smith's today, and hamburger, Jello at Alby's. Not to mention my gas savings is starting over again!
what's that website that you said was the best one??
grocerysmarts.com
I'll have to show you what I know when I come down, and we are going to the Bistro too. I got a $50 off $100 purchase certificate. Mmmmmm.....my favorite!
Tricia,
I got granolas, fruit snacks, cheese, ice cream, Quakes rice snacks for Dally and pop at Smiths on Wed. and NO EGGS LEFT BY the afternoon!!! WHAT THE?? PSYCHO WOMEN!!! I'll have to try back later on that one. I'll have to check out the hamburger at Albertsons, must be a good price!
Hey, FYI... you can price match at Wal-Mart for the eggs and most everything else. And did you get the diapers at Albies or Walgreens? You could have gotten 3 packs of huggies for $5 at Walgreens!
Walgreens. Let me know when you find good deals on diapers. My sis. and bro. need to save money, so I can help them with that.
I am in the club too! I did the Walgreens diapers. I haven't subscribe to the paper yet though, you have to let me know how that goes for you!
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