Tuesday, October 25, 2011

life happens. . .when you least expect it

I totally intended to make posts about all my adventurous shopping trips with coupons, but life is happening right now, and couponing is the least thing on my mind at the moment.
I've been dealing with family member's health issues lately. . .My husband is always in pain and nobody seems to know what is causing it. That's cuz its probably just me, I'm a pain for everyone. . .LOL! My Dad has swelling in his lungs and diabetes and can't hardly breath anymore.  My mom has a tumor of some kind underneath her leg, she will be going in for a biopsy soon for that.  My oldest daughter has been having asthma attacks again, too, which she hasn't had for the longest time. . .but we are all stressed out beyond the max right now. .Needless to say, life gets more and more complicated and stressful by the day.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Remembering 9/11 . . . .where were you?


I was on vacation from work, and had just gotten up and turned the tv on so I could watch one of my shows. . .and there was nothing on, but news and tragedy and heartbreak. I was astonished by the evil that had been allowed to creep into ou...r country and saddened, grief stricken by the lives lost. I just sat there and cried and watched as everything unfolded. I was scared that the terror that had been allowed to destroy a part of our country was going to make our whole country crumble like those buildings. I'm not scared anymore, we have awesome people that are there to protect us every day and keep a watch on our country with an Eagle eye! God Bless America as my thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost their lives to terror and those who continue to fight for our freedom every day with never enough gratitude!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

In prep for big shopping trip. . .

I have spent the last four days prepping my coupons and shopping list and ads for what I hope to be a huge and glorious haul. Hopefully all my preparation and planning will give me the best luck possible and the best price advantages. . .don't forget I'm still learning this stuff. . .so cross your fingers for me. Thanks

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Great shopping trip at Walmart

Went to Walmart and got $24 worth of items and only spent $6. . .Thanks to coupons!!! I was able to get a 2 month bounce dryer bar free, a Garnier Fructisse Herbalshine hair color free, two deodorants for @ 22 cents/container, a 3 pack of Cascade Complete for 47 cents, eight cans of Alpo Dog Food for $3, some Gain dishsoap for 44 cents, a free bottle of Pantene 2-in-1. . . .some amazing steals and deals!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Trying to turn into an extreme couponer. . .

but its taking time and its a really fun activity to get into, everyone is welcome to join me in this endeavor!!!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

We went and did our grocery shopping again at City Market. This time we busted out of there with 195 items at $460 with a coupon savings of almost $200, including $75 of manufacturer's coupons, $12 of bonus coupons that rang up alongside some of our manufacturer's coupons, and $110 worh of Value Card savings. Amazing feat, I know, but I want to be better than this!!!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Just did our grocery shopping for the week at City Market! We got $550.00 worth of groceries for $420.00 with coupons! Savings of $130.00!!!! $30 worth of manufacturer's coupons from www.smartsource.com, www.cellfire.com, www.redplum.com, www.savingstar.com, www.shortcuts.com; $5 worth of store bonus coupons, and $95.00 worth of City Market Value Card Savings, plus we got over 440 fuel points!