Over the past month, I have tried coupons, keeping my eye out for deals, and just trying to be a bit more economical than my usual dash in and dash out to any store and just grab what I find.
The interesting thing is that it really is worth it! My three goals this month were:
1. Save some money.
2. Stretch my grocery budget so that some of it can eat the rising gas costs.
3. See if you can really score free stuff with coupons.
This is what I've found:
1. We have saved hundreds of dollars on shopping alone and with all the rebates that I have sent in for, I have $298 coming back to my savings account. One of the best things I have discovered on this journey is the Single Check Rebate from RiteAid and Register Rewards from Walgreens. Free stuff and money in my pocket!
2. The hunt is just part of the fun. The find is so sweet!
3. I can't believe that I ever thought that couponing was not for me. It is a pain to have a million coupons in my binder, but when I find a sweet deal for free or near free, my budget swells and leaves more room for fun stuff.
As a side benefit: With tons of research, I have 65% of my Christmas gifts done for free (or just for shipping). Thus, all the money I usually spend on some gifts is freed up for other things, like life.
I say, happy couponing and bring it on!
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