Couponing

I haven't done a blog yet about my newest obsession, Coupons! Last month I spent time getting into the know about couponing and saving a lot of money.  I have built a pretty nice stock pile of items that we need and will use. It's not bad and I wouldn't qualify for a spot on horders, so don't freak out! But I have a big enough stock of things like laundry detergent (enough for 20 mo.) Shampoo  & conditioner (enough for 9 mo or more) Toothpaste & toothbrushes, body wash (enough for 2 yrs or more) and a good foundation of food including 10 packages of hotdogs that I only paid $5.00 for!! I also have 4 boxes fruity pebbles and 4 bags of cinnamon toast crunch that cost me less than $10.00!  AND 16 cans of ravioli that I paid less than $ 10.00 for :) My Stock holds a lot of items that my daughters eat every day.

 Since I have gotten a good leg to stand on I have challenged myself to only spend $60.00 a week on groceries. ($240.00 a month) This is about half of my normal grocery bill! Since its a new month I started my first shopping list for this week and it was a bit more challenging than I anticipated. However, it allows me to focus on what we really need vs. what we can do with out. Here is my list for our first week:

2 bottles era laundry detergent (Why buy more when I have 20 mo. worth? Cause with my coupons and store sale it ends up being $1.50 for a 50 load bottle!)

6 lunchables w/fruit

2 bottles Kens salad dressing

1 carton Eggs

2 loaves wheat bread

6 boxes raisen brand cereal 

3 cases diet coke (For Chris-Remember I don't Drink Soda!)

2 boxes ritz crackers

1 bag shredded cheese

2 boxes jiffy pop popcorn

1 gallon milk

3 (1 lb) packages strawberries

8 (5oz) Hamburgers

4 (5 oz) bacon wrapped fillet minion.

Total should be $60.43....Let's see how we do after all is said and done!