So, this past Monday was the first actual "grocery run" i've made since saving coupons and o.m.g!!!!! I bought $100 worth of groceries for $54!!!! I couldn't believe it!!!!! Between CVS, Publix & Ingles-i bought everything i needed (and things i didn't need) and even stocked up on stuff!!!!
This $54 INCLUDED 2 bottles of shampoo, 2 bottles of conditioner, 2 tubes of Colgate toothpaste, an 8-pack of Viva paper towels (the best papertowels EVER), a Venus Spa Razor, and a 4-pack of Cottenelle.......that was all at CVS & I got $6 in Extra BUcks for buying the papertowels & the razor!!!!
Maybe i don't have a life.....maybe i'm just getting old, but I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEW SALES PAPERS TO COME OUT so i can save some more money next week!!!! This is exciting!!!!!
P.S. And thanks to Lauren for those 2 couponing sites.........can't wait to keep up with those!!!!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Couponing.........
I am basically at the point to where i have to "coupon" to save $ at the grocery store......
This could very well become one of my new "hobbies". Seriously.
It's a lot more fun that what i thought.......i buy my newspapers from Walgreen's on Sunday's -'cause they are only .88!!!!! Then, i save my coupons, check through my sales papers & start trying to figure this stuff out.......
Being that i just started, i don't really have a system....all i know is that last night I GOT PAID to buy toothpaste!!!! CVS had Colgate Total Toothpaste on sale (reg. $2.99-on sale for $2.09) I had a coupon for $1 off.....so i got it for $1.09.....then i got $2.99 in Extra Bucks for buying the stuff!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!
Maybe I'm getting old.......but i have a feeling Sunday papers & grocery shopping are going to become a new form of "excitement"/"entertainment" for me......
This could very well become one of my new "hobbies". Seriously.
It's a lot more fun that what i thought.......i buy my newspapers from Walgreen's on Sunday's -'cause they are only .88!!!!! Then, i save my coupons, check through my sales papers & start trying to figure this stuff out.......
Being that i just started, i don't really have a system....all i know is that last night I GOT PAID to buy toothpaste!!!! CVS had Colgate Total Toothpaste on sale (reg. $2.99-on sale for $2.09) I had a coupon for $1 off.....so i got it for $1.09.....then i got $2.99 in Extra Bucks for buying the stuff!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!
Maybe I'm getting old.......but i have a feeling Sunday papers & grocery shopping are going to become a new form of "excitement"/"entertainment" for me......
Monday, February 16, 2009
Times are hard.......
Not just for our family, but for everyone around me it seems..........
I have worked in a family business for the past 10 years-we have done great thus far, but, we are a "trucking company"and with the economy how it is now-we have slowly watched business almost STOP.......as of Tuesday, we didn't think we were going to be able to continue.....i really didn't believe i would have a job.....but with lots of prayers,etc.....I do have a job.....but, some things have changed......instead of working a full 5 days from 8-2.......i will be working mon/wed & half a day on thurs.......which also means my pay is cut in half as well......THANK GOD i still have a job......but, obviously with my pay being cut in half, this will cause hubby & i to have to really work on a budget, really watch where our money is going & really focus on what is IMPORTANT & the difference between wants/needs.....so, we have started Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover......We are one Step #2......and are using our tax money to pay off anything/everything we can....from the bottom->up........
This will be my schedule for a while......this will be my life for a while....having to tell my girls "no"......not something either of us are used to.......having to cook more (for those of you that know me, knows this is not an easy task)........but on the bright side.....this means more "me" time.....i will be able to focus on my weight loss......running....not having to worry about where the kids are & if i have someone to watch them......going to the grocery store-ALONE......and using my coupons.....instead of getting to the register & realizing that the girls have piled SEVERAL items that weren't "on the list" into the buggy......lol......
Like i said, times are hard....but this could very well be a blessing in disguise.....i am trying daily to focus on the positive....a little bit is better than nothing at all.......and God still knows what we need & HE WILL PROVIDE.....
I have worked in a family business for the past 10 years-we have done great thus far, but, we are a "trucking company"and with the economy how it is now-we have slowly watched business almost STOP.......as of Tuesday, we didn't think we were going to be able to continue.....i really didn't believe i would have a job.....but with lots of prayers,etc.....I do have a job.....but, some things have changed......instead of working a full 5 days from 8-2.......i will be working mon/wed & half a day on thurs.......which also means my pay is cut in half as well......THANK GOD i still have a job......but, obviously with my pay being cut in half, this will cause hubby & i to have to really work on a budget, really watch where our money is going & really focus on what is IMPORTANT & the difference between wants/needs.....so, we have started Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover......We are one Step #2......and are using our tax money to pay off anything/everything we can....from the bottom->up........
This will be my schedule for a while......this will be my life for a while....having to tell my girls "no"......not something either of us are used to.......having to cook more (for those of you that know me, knows this is not an easy task)........but on the bright side.....this means more "me" time.....i will be able to focus on my weight loss......running....not having to worry about where the kids are & if i have someone to watch them......going to the grocery store-ALONE......and using my coupons.....instead of getting to the register & realizing that the girls have piled SEVERAL items that weren't "on the list" into the buggy......lol......
Like i said, times are hard....but this could very well be a blessing in disguise.....i am trying daily to focus on the positive....a little bit is better than nothing at all.......and God still knows what we need & HE WILL PROVIDE.....
Monday, February 9, 2009
Our Life
For those of you that know me (and those of you that don't)......this is me:
I am married to a wonderful husband for 6 years......we have 2 wonderful children (both girls) Ashton is 9 & Kylie is 4. My parents are WONDERFUL....although i feel like we live so far away from them, we are only about 30 minutes away....in the wonderful land of "Moore" SC.
I have always wanted to "blog" just never knew how, until i started reading a wonderful person's Blog....which encouraged me to start one up.....for family, for friends, for anyone.......
At the present time, the economy is scary.......i am pretty sure that with my husband working at UPS for 12 years, that he has job security, but as for me & my part-time job, we're just taking it day-by-day.......
I really want to lose weight & I am tired of being at least 50 lbs overweight. I have tried diet after diet after diet, but when i don't see results, i move on to something else......
I'm an extremely anxious person........i worry-mostly about my girls (especially Kylie) getting sick.....with anything....cold-cancer.......i don't want to be this way, but with the help of therapy & medicine :) i am slowly trying to beat this.......
I don't have an extremely exciting life.......but i am blessed beyond measure.....and i look forward to posting....keeping you updated on my families events, daily activities.........................LIFE
I am married to a wonderful husband for 6 years......we have 2 wonderful children (both girls) Ashton is 9 & Kylie is 4. My parents are WONDERFUL....although i feel like we live so far away from them, we are only about 30 minutes away....in the wonderful land of "Moore" SC.
I have always wanted to "blog" just never knew how, until i started reading a wonderful person's Blog....which encouraged me to start one up.....for family, for friends, for anyone.......
At the present time, the economy is scary.......i am pretty sure that with my husband working at UPS for 12 years, that he has job security, but as for me & my part-time job, we're just taking it day-by-day.......
I really want to lose weight & I am tired of being at least 50 lbs overweight. I have tried diet after diet after diet, but when i don't see results, i move on to something else......
I'm an extremely anxious person........i worry-mostly about my girls (especially Kylie) getting sick.....with anything....cold-cancer.......i don't want to be this way, but with the help of therapy & medicine :) i am slowly trying to beat this.......
I don't have an extremely exciting life.......but i am blessed beyond measure.....and i look forward to posting....keeping you updated on my families events, daily activities.........................LIFE
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