So in the last 6 months I have become a coupon fanatic....yes, I know it sounds silly to some people. I would have thought so too a year ago. Collecting and using coupons on a regular basis seemed like a weird "soccer mom" thing to do. BUT, I am all about good deals so when we started getting the Sunday paper I decided to give it a whirl. And I'm hooked.
Not that anyone cares, haha, but I thought I would share my experience today.
K-Mart does "double coupons" every month or so. They will double the value of manufacturers coupons up to and including $2. I am NOT a K-mart shopper usually....in fact, the only time I go is when they have double coupon days, but it is definitely worth it.
We live on a budget, and couponing helps A LOT.
Today I went on a K-mart run to take advantage of the double coup. days and this is how I came out.
Everything pictured above, which includes:
Dove Shampoo
Dove Conditioner
Suave Shampoo
Gillette Mens Shampoo
Gillette Mens Body Wash
ReNuZit Odor Eliminator Spray
Natures Source Bathroom Cleaner
Glade Carpet Refresher
Cling Toilet Cleaner
2 Satincare Shave Gels
2 Secret Deodarants
Cascade Rinse Agent
Nyquil
2 Fridge Pack Arm & Hammer Baking Sodas
Crest Toothpaste
Halls Cough Drops
Irish Spring Body Wash
2 Packs of Carefree Liners
4 Pk Soliel Razors
Thats 23 Items. Keep in mind these are all name brand items. The Dove and Gillette shampoos alone cost $4 to $5 each at full price.
Anyway, my original balance was EXACTLY $69.00 before tax.
After Coupons, I paid $20.18 total!! Heck yes!
:) I am proud of myself.
Our K-mart doesn't have much available as far as groceries go, but most grocery stores around here double coupons up to $.60 anyway, so I always take advantage of that too.
My Friend Susan is a coupon fanatic as well. She blogged about it once and I got inspired on how to best organize my coupons from her. It's frustrating to try to use them if you don't have a good system down, and hers works for me.
At least I know SHE will appreciate this blog, even if no one else does. Ha!
(I don't think anyone reads this anyway)
Honestly, if anyone is living on a budget, or trying to save where possible, there is no good reason not to start using coupons. They are available, lots of free online ones & they come cheap with the cost of a sunday paper. Just give it a try.
As much as Chris prefers not to do the shopping with me, he appreciates the effort to save. And in the 6 months or so I have been doing this, I have saved hundreds between groceries, medicines, and hygiene items.