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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Personal Plea
Ok, hello everyone. I have decided to create a blog. As if I don’t do enough on FB, right? Nevertheless, I think this will be cool and I can post all the latest in how I am doing with couponing and other things. Please support a sista, follow my blog. I need some followers:-)
In addition, all of you who are interested in learning the art of couponing the lady I met who has been giving me a few pointers is getting ready to do a class. Let me know if you are interested and I will get more info to ya. If you are on the fence, believe me---it’s worth it. J and I have saved so much and we have been doing it only for 3 weeks.
In the pic below, I got all of that for free (10 things of Percise and 2 packs of liners; cost $52). I only paid the taxes (+/- $4). Not only did I get it for free, but I got two $10 store credits. Now you can’t beat that with a 10 foot pole. LOL!!!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
How'd You Do That?
Since seeing “Extreme Couponing” on TLC ( http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/extreme-couponing ) I have been on a mission to learn how some people get hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars, in food and other products for as little as 5%, sometimes 2%, of the actual total.
I have to admit that I thought about trying couponing a few years ago, but J- that’s the hubby- and I try to eat as much fresh and organic foods as possible. So I dismissed the ideal because…well you don’t see that many coupons out there for fresh and organic foods.
However, once I saw the TLC show “Extreme Couponing” the competitive side came out. I wanted to get those deals, so I started rethinking this couponing thing. I have not changed my eating habits, but I changed the way I think of couponing. Mostly having an open mind and what I have learned is that even with our eating habits there are deals out there. For one, stores like Publix have an organic section that they have sales and sometimes you can get coupons from the manufacturer. For example, we eat Cascadian Farm organic cereal which can cost anywhere from 2.99 to 3.99 depending where you go. Well, one week Publix had a 2 for $5 sale on these. I went to the Cascadian Farm website and signed up and was immediately given 2 $1 off coupons which I was able to use so I got 2 boxes for $3. That was worth it! In addition, I have gotten frozen organic Cascadian Farm veggies for $1 and they are generally $2.50. For two, I realized that I still eat some foods that are neither fresh nor organic, especially condiments. So, whatever your life style, couponing can be helpful especially when your monthly grocery bill is $400+ like ours and that is without Miss Aubrey.
When I got peace about resigning from job to be a stay at home mom, one of the things that I ask the Lord was to allow us to continue to be able to buy organic foods and travel. Well, I have been home for four months now and we are still eating well, and we have traveled to Myrtle Beach for 5 days, been to VA twice and we have four more trips plan thus far this year (Aruba, Destine and VA x2). I do think this will be an avenue for us to be able to continue with those things that we love to do, but may not be a “need”. Jason and I also realized how this can be a blessing not only for ourselves, but for the kingdom. As we learn the art of couponing, we will use this skill to make donations to our church’s food bank. I am so excited!!!
BTW
Many people have already asked me, “How’d you do that?” The funny thing is I am not that good YET and have gotten frustrated and almost stopped. But I said, “God help me to find great deals on things I use.” Being as faithful as He is, He sent someone across my path that showed me exactly what I needed to do to get the best deal right there in the store. She also gave me her contact info and encouraged me to call. Because I freely received info, I will freely give info. Make sure you stay connected----YOU MIGHT JUST SAVE SOME MONEY!!!
I have to admit that I thought about trying couponing a few years ago, but J- that’s the hubby- and I try to eat as much fresh and organic foods as possible. So I dismissed the ideal because…well you don’t see that many coupons out there for fresh and organic foods.
However, once I saw the TLC show “Extreme Couponing” the competitive side came out. I wanted to get those deals, so I started rethinking this couponing thing. I have not changed my eating habits, but I changed the way I think of couponing. Mostly having an open mind and what I have learned is that even with our eating habits there are deals out there. For one, stores like Publix have an organic section that they have sales and sometimes you can get coupons from the manufacturer. For example, we eat Cascadian Farm organic cereal which can cost anywhere from 2.99 to 3.99 depending where you go. Well, one week Publix had a 2 for $5 sale on these. I went to the Cascadian Farm website and signed up and was immediately given 2 $1 off coupons which I was able to use so I got 2 boxes for $3. That was worth it! In addition, I have gotten frozen organic Cascadian Farm veggies for $1 and they are generally $2.50. For two, I realized that I still eat some foods that are neither fresh nor organic, especially condiments. So, whatever your life style, couponing can be helpful especially when your monthly grocery bill is $400+ like ours and that is without Miss Aubrey.
When I got peace about resigning from job to be a stay at home mom, one of the things that I ask the Lord was to allow us to continue to be able to buy organic foods and travel. Well, I have been home for four months now and we are still eating well, and we have traveled to Myrtle Beach for 5 days, been to VA twice and we have four more trips plan thus far this year (Aruba, Destine and VA x2). I do think this will be an avenue for us to be able to continue with those things that we love to do, but may not be a “need”. Jason and I also realized how this can be a blessing not only for ourselves, but for the kingdom. As we learn the art of couponing, we will use this skill to make donations to our church’s food bank. I am so excited!!!
BTW
Many people have already asked me, “How’d you do that?” The funny thing is I am not that good YET and have gotten frustrated and almost stopped. But I said, “God help me to find great deals on things I use.” Being as faithful as He is, He sent someone across my path that showed me exactly what I needed to do to get the best deal right there in the store. She also gave me her contact info and encouraged me to call. Because I freely received info, I will freely give info. Make sure you stay connected----YOU MIGHT JUST SAVE SOME MONEY!!!
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