I've always heard of people going to the store and buying truck loads of stuff for a penny. I never really understood how, and I almost didn't believe them. However, I have recently learned how to use coupons in an effective way, thanks to a Relief Society activity and my friend Staci. I have to admit I was totally confused when I attended the coupon class, but after I got home and looked at everything they were talking about, I totally got it! Last week, I went to the store with my coupons in hand and bought the following:
10 boxes of Fruit Roll ups
4 cans of Progresso soup
2 bags of Chex mix
4 boxes of Chex cereal bars
2 bags of Albertson's potato chips
4 cans of Pillsbury refrigerator rolls
2 boxes of Toaster Strudels
4 Warm Delight microwave cakes
5 Pillsbury cake mixes and,
5 cans of Pillsbury frosting
Guess how much it all cost...$14! (and change) That equals out to be about $0.33 per item!
I planned it all out the night before I went, but I was so excited to go buy it all, that I couldn't sleep! I was up until 3:00 in the morning! It's really quite fun to get so much stuff for such a little price! I'm sure that wasn't the best that anyone has ever done with coupons, but I think it's great for a first timer! Coupons are definitely the way to go! Especially if you are trying to save money and cut back on the grocery bill!
11 comments:
Wowza Lou! You bargain shopper you!! Where do you get all your coupons?
wow- i am a bargain shopper, but you beat me! were these from their add or did you print some off the internet?
Well I really need that info. I wasn't able to attend and would love to get all that stuff for $14. HELP!!! That is awesome.
I also "attended" that sale!!! It was great!!!I spend like sixty bucks and totally filled up to back of my car!
Good for you!! It gets a little addicting--beware! Call me anytime you have anymore questions.
Tessa, you have to teach me this!
i need some pointers...
You will have to teach me!
You'll have to teach me how to do this! It was fun seeing you the other day. We will so have to get together soon. Sarah and i went to the same singles ward but she also was one of glenns good friends in high school.
That's awesome! You have to share your tricks with me - I'm dying to know how you did it!
okay Lady, tell us how on your next post. I've done coupons here and there, but have never saved too much.
Did you have to go from store to store for all the items? I'd like to try it, unless it's really time-consuming then it's not worth it for me.
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