Every day that I'm home I spend hours scouring the internet for the latest websites and deals and...COUPONS. Yes, my latest obsession is couponing. I. Am.
Here's the catch - it is a lot harder for me to coupon than for someone in a bigger city because I'm stuck with just shopping at Wal-Mart (versus being able to price match different big name competitors). But, I didn't let that stop me. No, I researched ways to coupon solely at Wal-Mart, and tomorrow I'm going to try my first couponing experience at Wal-Mart. I have over 90 coupons to take to the store with me tomorrow! I'm so excited! Now, I'm not saying for sure that I'm going to use all 90+ coupons, but this girl is gonna try. My husband has warned me that I cannot become the hoarder of groceries like you see on those extreme couponing shows. And I've agreed. BUT, that doesn't mean that I can't start stock piling paper items & necessities. Every little bit counts when you're on one budget, and even when you're not - who doesn't like to save money!? I surely do.
Anyway, my sweet husband is going with me tomorrow to help me take in my first "haul" of items. I don't expect it to be too big of a haul, and I'm going to be satisfied with myself if I can save about 30-40% off of my total bill. With time, however, my goal is to save over 60% every time I go shopping. So...WISH ME LUCK! And more importantly, pray for my sweet husband who has agreed to go with me tomorrow as my partner in crime :)
Girl... I am all about the coupons! Like you, I've just recently discovered all of the savings in the newspaper clippings and daily emails that I just toss! Real estate isn't on our side, so I could never do the full-on storage closets some people do (nor would I really want to) but I love saving that money! Good luck! You'll have to give an update ;)
ReplyDeleteI seriously don't know how those 'extreme' couponers do it! We had success, but definitely not like they do. Maybe practice makes perfect? Either way I'm with you...love saving money!!
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