I am the first to admit that I totally admire those who are bargain shoppers, especially my extreme bargain shopper friends, but I get intimidated by trying to do it (why, I'm not sure. Perhaps because I really don't like failing at something I attempt, and I don't like feeling like "I've been had/cheated" when it comes to buying things...)
With that being said, I did try to "coupon" yesterday. Well, not really "coupon," but pay attention to what was on the featured item list that paid off in a $10 coupon toward my next shopping trip. I'm also not totally sure how to calculate the savings, but here goes. If anyone who's into this wants to "advise," please do so! Also, all of these things are items we will use, not just purchased for the coupon.
With that being said, I did try to "coupon" yesterday. Well, not really "coupon," but pay attention to what was on the featured item list that paid off in a $10 coupon toward my next shopping trip. I'm also not totally sure how to calculate the savings, but here goes. If anyone who's into this wants to "advise," please do so! Also, all of these things are items we will use, not just purchased for the coupon.
Items purchased:
Sm. box Cheerios $2
Lg. box Cheerios $3
6 jars pasta sauce $2 each (Of course making my own is a preferred thing, but now I like to keep some on hand for a quick meal)
2 bottles of salad dressing $1.50 each
4 boxes brownie mix $1.25 each
These added up to $25 - which was exactly the amount required to get the $10 off next time at Albertson's. I did buy a pork tenderloin which was $9.66 (a featured bonus buy item and $4.83 saved on that) so it's like I got the tenderloin for "free" once I "earned" the $10 coupon.
I also bought goldfish crackers for the church nursery, also a "bonus buy", and I'm including it in the total so I don't have to recalculate...
Total spent: $43.45
Total savings according to Albertson's: $28.69 + $10 for next time
Grand total savings: $38.69?
So I guess if I got this right, I "could have spent" $72.14, but "saved" $38.69... which is nearly half of the hypothetical total...
Not as amazing as some, but much better than I've been doing. I'll have to keep track of this month and see how much I save. It is a challenge, but it's kind of like a "game" too... I wonder if the Proverbs 31 woman found it as rewarding to "get a good deal" at her market too? =)
