Today at Stater Bros. I spent $41.84 and saved $39.88. Not bad. Even better was spending 39.96 at Ralphs and saving $55.42. Whoo hoo! I even got register coupons back for about $3.50 AND will get cash back from Ralphs for about $6.50 just on todays transactions. I’ll be off to Target later to get a few very cheap and/or free items.
A few of the sites helping me are:
Yeah, the couponing takes extra time, but since I’m a stay at home mom, I MAKE the time. Cutting costs are part of my job.
Also, in these hard times many stores are accepting expired coupons. My husband found a coupon for Harbor Freight that expired yesterday, and he called and spoke to the manager who said he would accept it as long as he brought it in. (20% makes a difference!) Also, many restaurants are doing the same (Pat & Oscars to name just one), so it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Anyone else want to share their ideas?
My trick is only to buy what my wife tells me from where she tells me to go…no extras.
By: morethananelectrician on February 10, 2009
at 7:44 pm
Great ideas! I’ll have to check out those sites
By: GoofyJ on February 12, 2009
at 8:30 am
Interesting post. Thanks for the helpful tips/websites.
By: Al on February 12, 2009
at 5:01 pm
I guess I know what I will be learning to do while on Maternity Leave!!! Thanks for the info, every little bit helps!! I love to save money!!!
By: Suzie on February 13, 2009
at 9:17 pm