It is certainly not a secret that we use coupons. It is also no secret that there have been times when coupons are a necessity in order to meet a budgets bottom line. However... it was until about a month ago that we started taking it to the next level. After purchasing "The Coupon Mom's Guide To Cutting Your Grocery Bills In Half" (used on ebay for $4 of course) then we really started to max this system out. We are pleased to report that after 1 month of using the Coupon Mom's tips & methods that we have saved an average off the retail value of our purchases for one month 36% at Foodland, 42% at Giant Eagle 62% at Rite Aid, and the cream of the crop -- 80% at CVS! Yes - a binder is used. Yes - Kelly's been asked "do you work here?" Yes - the calculator & scissors stay in her purse at all times. And a coupon swap has ensued at work. If you've seen the extreme couponing show - you may have learned some tricks of the trade. Of course, we do not have rom to "stockpile" like these folks do, but it's certainly been helpful in preparing for our future needs & what we need now. After all - you really can't have too many toothbrushes... 2 for us at home, 2 for us at the camp, 1 for Little A at home, and 1 for Little A at camp. And after you get one for free once - there's no turning back. Take a look at the video & by all means - get yourself a copy of the CouponMom's book. We'd let you borrow ours - but its already in use by someone else eager to learn!
Today's CVS purchase: 3 cases of water for the camp, 1 container of laundry detergent, 1 box of tea bags, 1 can of shaving cream, 4 packs of gum, 2 green bag tags, 1 bag of easter grass, 1 easter egg coloring kit, 1 blush, 4 toothbrushes, and 1 mascara.
Total Retail Cost: $64.43
Our Cost $18.49
Earned Coupons Total for Next Purchase: $15.17
Today's CVS purchase: 3 cases of water for the camp, 1 container of laundry detergent, 1 box of tea bags, 1 can of shaving cream, 4 packs of gum, 2 green bag tags, 1 bag of easter grass, 1 easter egg coloring kit, 1 blush, 4 toothbrushes, and 1 mascara.
Total Retail Cost: $64.43
Our Cost $18.49
Earned Coupons Total for Next Purchase: $15.17