since i was a little girl, i had heard stories of my grandmother’s ability to save money. it was like an urban legend. i heard stories of how the grocery stores almost always owed her money. or how she’d drive all the way across town for meat she saw on clearance in an ad. and now i’ve become her.
when i was first married a friend showed me her method of shopping with coupons. i was baffled at how she got an $80 run for just $10. i was hooked. the first three years of our marriage i was couponing, and i never spent more than $40 a week on our groceries. i never once paid for a single cleaning product, toiletries or paper good. for real.
i recently decided to start back up again. man it felt good to watch the dollars drop after I handed in my coupons. yesterday was groceries day and I had my two biggest runs yet. i posted a photo on Instagram and Facebook and since I got such a big response I decided to share my process with you all.
CVS a great deal on diapers this week. i budget $40 a pay period for diapers ($80 a month), but try to get most of my weeks in at $20. that leaves me with the option to stockpile more diapers, or buy something else the girls need. this was a great week for that. at cvs i did multiple transactions because of the extra bucks i would be receiving. (i’ll get into that it a min.)
transition #1:
huggies were on sale for $9.49, and wipes were 2/$6. there was a deal going on that if you spend $30 you’d recieve $12 of cvs extra bucks (credit or free money=free stuff!!). So….
i used 3 $3/1 pack of diapers & a $1/1 pack of wipes. before my coupons it was $31.47 with coupons i paid $21.47 (with $12 for a future transaction).
transaction #2:
venus embrace razor had a deal that if you purchased one you’d receive $4 extra bucks (EB). i had a $5/1 coupon. original price $12.99, i paid 7.99 and received $4 for a future transaction.
transaction #3:
this one was my favorite.
2 packs venus disposable razors:
i had a BOGO coupon and a $2/1 coupon. originally $9.79 each i paid $7.49 for both.
huggies:
on sale for $9.49, i used a manufacturer coupon $3/1 and a cvs coupon $3/1 and paid $3.49.
clorox:
not on sale at 6.49, but it was $1.77 for me. because…..
my total bill was $34.96
coupons used $17.79
new total: $17.17
Extra bucks: $16
total out the door: $1.77
phew. so. that was a lot of math. are you still with me? i will say the tax in this state is killing me. that was more expensive than my entire purchase quite a few times.
i am also on their email list, so i know when special deals are, like wednesday was friends and family day at walgreens and i grabbed a coupon for 15% my total order off their website. to shop at the local drugstores and walk away with 75%+ savings, you need to be a part of their rewards program. tip # 2: sign up for their rewards programs. each drugstore handles things differently and it’s again, important to familiarize yourself to their plans.
i love saving money and my husband has been super supportive. it’s an expensive world out there, but it doesn’t have to be. with all we already pay for i’m very excited to start this new journey with you guys and helping you save money. there are a lot of resources out there and i think i’ll make the next post in our new series. i hope you feel encouraged and not completely overwhelemed. if that isn’t the case and you want to talk more in depth without waiting for the next post let me know and i’d be happy to share any knowledge i can. have a great weekend folks!!
here’s part {2}
Amy Kneisler 
sign me up friend!! I learn so much from you!!
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