Well, coupon world ~ here I come. I am home ~ I am free ~ and I am GOING TO save money! I've been doing alot of research on how to coupon here in Tulsa, OK ~ and how to save money on groceries, shopping and baby things for when little Joshie comes. I'm learning how to be a frugal momma!
I have just recently discovered ALDI ~ which I think is my new favorite store. It has the cheapest version of everything ~ which means I no longer stand in the aisles trying to do math quickly in my head to find out which is the best buy. I literally used to sweat while standing in the store staring hopelessly at numbers and boxes when we were first married ~ while everyone else ~ either didn't care how much things cost or had super quick brain power & decision making skills and blew right past me in the aisles. At ALDI you can not use coupons...just have to get what they have ~ if you like the price/selection.
I have combined ALDI with E Mealz ~ a service that plans your grocery list for you & plans 5 meals a week for you ~ telling you how much each item you need is. This has cut our grocery bill in HALF. I am super excited about this :)
I've decided to do that & shop at CVS and others for all our extras or freebies ~ which is where the coupons come in. I'm headed to CVS tomorrow with a coupon for a free item (up to $3), and $10 off a $20 purchase, plus $4.99 in Extra Care Bucks....I can't wait to see the goodies I come out with :) I never knew how CVS worked until my friend, Jennifer, explained to me the amazing deals you can come out with ~ last time I went I didn't spend anything & we got men's & women's body wash & shampoo & conditioner ~ for FREE!
More to come ~ maybe tomorrow I'll tell you what I bought from CVS :)
Friday, June 11, 2010
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Yay! CVS is the best. $10 off of $20 is rare, how exciting. You will do really well this weekend. Free body wash and razor for John!
ReplyDeleteI think Catherine has already gotten a whole bunch of free stuff. I'm trying to update my blog with my favorite deals, but it's hard to remember... and sometimes I'm too lazy to go to CVS. Last summer, Brett and I were in Dallas. Everyone we know there works full time, and I didn't work, so all I did was coupon and cook. It was awesome. I'm sure you're enjoying it! So happy for you. :)