Couponing

I have entered the exciting world of couponing.  While I have used coupons casually in the past, I never became very successful at saving money with it.  For the first time I did some research on the subject and found a lot of good advice at how to really save money.  The site I found the most helpful was The Krazy Coupon Lady site.  I highly recommend it for anyone looking to start clipping coupons.  At first I would spend hours looking at everything, feeling very overwhelmed, getting lots of headaches, and not really accomplishing much.  But after a few months at it, I no longer get so many headaches and I can normally save at least 50% if not more on a shopping trip.  I do still get a little overwhelmed though.  I have been doing well enough that Matt got us a subscription for 4 Sunday papers (up till now I have been getting coupons from neighbors who don't use theirs). The best trip I had was last month at Smith's when I bought 10 boxes of cereal, 2 cans of tuna, and 2 cans of vienna sausages all for $8.32.  I saved 78% that trip!

I know that I am just getting started and that I will get better at this as I go.  But for having only been doing this for a few short months I'm impressed at some of the deals I have been getting. 

Toothpaste for $0.24 a box.

Wipes for $1.24 a bag.

Crayons for FREE!!!!!

Oh the joy coloring brings Levi, and the joy I get and not having to pay for this wonderful form of entertainment.

This is my coupon book.  I take it with me every time I go to the store.  It is a bit of a pain to have to carry along with a 16 month old, and a diaper bag.  But the savings are well worth it.  It's so nice to be building our food storage while saving money.