I have a confession to make...being frugal is not really natural to me. Frankly it's a ton of work. Thanks to several websites www.moneysavingmom.com and www.couponmom.com and www.hotcouponworld.com I've been learning. Also, it has been fun to have many friends on this journey. You know who you are Cheap Chicks (+Brian)...thanks for being so great. (Spending less so we can give more!!!)
Today I want to celebrate the victories!! Saturday I went to my friendly, neighborhood Walgreens and bought $150 worth of merchandise. I paid $17 and got $10 in Register Rewards (you use them like cash on your next purchase) and will get $7 from rebate. So, doing the math I basically got $150 worth of stuff for free. This was my first MAJOR victory in the money saving deal.
Yesterday, I went to Kroger and walked through right after they had marked down meat and dairy. I bought:
Ground turkey for 1.09 a package
Ground beef for 1.48 a lb
Milk for 2.25 a gallon
Thes items cost 50% of the regular cost. It felt like I had hit the jackpot. My freezer is now well stocked with meat for the next six weeks. We start school in two weeks, so I'm working diligently now so that I will be able to pull together quick meals as we are running to and fro.
I would love some new recipes for quick, easy meals that can thrown together!!!
2 comments:
Way to go!! There's nothing more fun (well almost) than saving money! Sounds like you did great. Now the best way to save more money is to meal plan and use the groceries you just bought before you buy any more.
Great job! I have yet to score any major victories, but hearing your reports make me motivated to keep trying. Keep up the good work!
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