So I started this venture called couponing around the first of the year. I am proud to say that I have only been to Walmart ONCE since Christmas. I'm am confining my shopping to Kroger, CVS, Walgreens, and an occasional Target. This, in itself, has dramatically reduced my weekly spending. I had a friend tell me it was just too much trouble to go to more than one place and Kroger just didn't carry the brands of things she liked. Oh well. My family is having to adapt.
I am relying heavily on MyLitter.com and then checking out a few other professional sites, as well. I saved $190.90 in the month of January by clipping coupons, using my Kroger Card, and earning ECBs at CVS. It is time consuming, but I've found that it really has become my hobby, so I don't mind spending the time and it's saving our family money to spend on other thing's we'd like.
Not only am I "couponing," but I've also joined SwagBucks and Ebates. I'm hoping to cash in on some great Christmas deals in an attempt to cut our Christmas spending next December.
I'm going to try to post a little more regularly - either great deals or just my weekly savings.
