True Life: I Crave Coupons
It all started with a text from a friend inviting me to a local couponing class. I immediately accepted, but at the last minute was unable to attend. I few weeks later, we decided to meet for lunch so that she could show me some of the things that she learned.
She took out a binder that was well arranged that contained all you’d need for a “super saver shopping trip”. After our lunch I was amazed, excited, but also unsure. With a recent reduction in income, I wasn’t sure how I’d be able to focus on building a stockpile and tackle my weekly grocery bill. I decided that no matter what, I was going to give couponing a try.
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One thing that stood out to me was the advice to “plan meals according to what’s already available at home and what’s on sale ONLY”, so I figured I’d start there. I also decided to start my stockpile with items that I can get for free (or close to it) each week. Things that aren’t urgently needed right now, but that my family uses often {toiletries, cleaners, etc}.
I now keep a running list of things that are getting low or that we are out of. Each week when the “junk mail” comes with store circulars, I check them to see what’s on sale to begin planning my weekly menu. Many websites often give you a “preview” of what will be on sale. Coupon Match up sites, have quick and easy summaries about hot deals & savings from a variety of stores.
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Where to find Coupons
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How I choose to organize & other ways that are out there
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What my “baby steps” shopping trips look like
