I Think I am Learning

I have officially begun my days as a couponer. I have to say it is really fun. I still have a lot to learn, but I think I am doing okay. It is so exciting when you see your shopping cart so full and the amount of money you spend is so little. I often walk over to my pantry and just stare at all of the stuff I have been able to stock up on since I started this venture last week. I am doing pretty good. I get a wide grin from ear to ear when I pay my bill, I feel like I am stealing. I can't believe I went for so long paying full price for everyday items. Never again will I pay full price for something. My goal is to get as many things as I can for FREE. Some of the rules are tricky, but I think I am doing well. Are you proud of me Amber?

Here's what I got today. I have always wanted to post a picture like this, now I can!!

I purchased all of this at Albertsons. I never used to shop there before last week, that's the honest truth. I think I will make a trip there once a week now. How much do you think all of this cost me? The total of the bill without coupons and my preferred savings card was $65.77. I paid - drum roll please - $21.32 for all 19 items!!! I saved $39.18!! That means I paid $1.12 per item!!! Can you believe it!! I was EXTREMELY happy!!! I probably made a few mistakes and maybe could have gotten all of this for cheaper, but I am very happy with what I have done so far. It has become very addicting, even my kids are into it. When we were at the store Kayla found a coupon on the floor and picked it up and ran it to me excitedly. "Look mom, a coupon!!!" It was so funny. Jacob loves watching me hand over the stack of coupons and the price goes lower and lower.

So this is my new obsession. Kevin is happy to say the least. Thank you Amber for convincing me to try it and Thank you Lindsay, Amy M., and Nicole B. for all of the tips and pointers. I am off to Rite-Aid now for some FREE toothpaste and an $8 Venus razor for $.99!!!