I am coming back to blogger, after being gone for a few years. I have no idea if I can transfer my wordpress blog posts, but I will try. If not, we'll start fresh!
Fiber goodness coming soon.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Kroger Trip - Another couponing post
Well, I went to Kroger today and bought $109.17 worth of groceries for $35.93. I was so excited. It was a day where I needed stuff I didn't have coupons for too, so I was super happy with my final total.
Some more couponing strategies that I use include planning. When I first started using coupons, I didn't always plan, but now that I do - I'm a lot more successful. For example, my coupon for aluminum foil today stated it wasn't good for 25, 30, or 40 square feet boxes, so I wrote that on my list so I wouldn't pick one up, then be surprised at the registar when my coupon wouldn't work. Also, I find that planning and making a list keeps my buying habit in check. I don't walk away with unnecessary things, like extra cookies or candies.
And don't worry. Planning doesn't take all that long. A few minutes here or there. Make a list (I like to use my iPhone notes) of things you think you need as the week goes on. Then, when you are ready to go to the store, look at your list and see what coupons you have that match it. And you'll save time in the store by planning at home. And it gets easier every week once you get the hang of doing it.
And for all my yarn friends who think I've gone off the deep end, I am going to a fiber festival tomorrow, so I hope to provide you with some fun fibery goodness pictures!
Some more couponing strategies that I use include planning. When I first started using coupons, I didn't always plan, but now that I do - I'm a lot more successful. For example, my coupon for aluminum foil today stated it wasn't good for 25, 30, or 40 square feet boxes, so I wrote that on my list so I wouldn't pick one up, then be surprised at the registar when my coupon wouldn't work. Also, I find that planning and making a list keeps my buying habit in check. I don't walk away with unnecessary things, like extra cookies or candies.
And don't worry. Planning doesn't take all that long. A few minutes here or there. Make a list (I like to use my iPhone notes) of things you think you need as the week goes on. Then, when you are ready to go to the store, look at your list and see what coupons you have that match it. And you'll save time in the store by planning at home. And it gets easier every week once you get the hang of doing it.
And for all my yarn friends who think I've gone off the deep end, I am going to a fiber festival tomorrow, so I hope to provide you with some fun fibery goodness pictures!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Couponing 101
I said I would post a little bit about this - and I've really gotten distracted lately. My baby got ear tubes!! I was very resistant to it, but glad we got them. He had completely failed his hearing test, and at 9 months old - it's important for his development to be able to hear!! He started really babbling and saying new sounds the day after he got them. So far, I'm happy.
So, on to coupons.
Someone asked about them not being high value - but I actually have gotten a lot of FREE coupons and high value coupons. Right now, I have a coupon for free barbecue sauce and a free package of hot dogs that I got in a package from Kraft. Sign up for samples from the companies, as these often have very high value coupons with the samples!!! Also, coupons.com is a very good site for coupons, and they are almost always higher values. Also, even if they aren't high value, stores often double or have double days. My Kroger doubles all the time for any coupons under 50 cents.
Drug stores are a completely new skill - using their cash registrar reward systems to roll your money and obtain free items when you add to your coupons. For example, this week at CVS, I bought Crest mouthwash, Pantene shampoo and conditioner, Kotex, and Carefree liners and ended up walking away with a profit of $2.00. I will link some sites that are great for couponing 101, and they explain this drugstore strategy.
www.southernsavers.com
www.coupongeek.net
www.pennypinchinmom.com
www.frugalfemina.com
These are just a few of my favorites. Often you can find them on Facebook and friend them, and they update with all the new samples out or coupon deals and you can get it instantly to your Facebook feed.
I hope this is enough to help some of you get started.
Here's to saving tons of money!! (So you can buy more yarn!)
So, on to coupons.
Someone asked about them not being high value - but I actually have gotten a lot of FREE coupons and high value coupons. Right now, I have a coupon for free barbecue sauce and a free package of hot dogs that I got in a package from Kraft. Sign up for samples from the companies, as these often have very high value coupons with the samples!!! Also, coupons.com is a very good site for coupons, and they are almost always higher values. Also, even if they aren't high value, stores often double or have double days. My Kroger doubles all the time for any coupons under 50 cents.
Drug stores are a completely new skill - using their cash registrar reward systems to roll your money and obtain free items when you add to your coupons. For example, this week at CVS, I bought Crest mouthwash, Pantene shampoo and conditioner, Kotex, and Carefree liners and ended up walking away with a profit of $2.00. I will link some sites that are great for couponing 101, and they explain this drugstore strategy.
www.southernsavers.com
www.coupongeek.net
www.pennypinchinmom.com
www.frugalfemina.com
These are just a few of my favorites. Often you can find them on Facebook and friend them, and they update with all the new samples out or coupon deals and you can get it instantly to your Facebook feed.
I hope this is enough to help some of you get started.
Here's to saving tons of money!! (So you can buy more yarn!)
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