Pictured above is what I got at Rite Aid today. When it's all said and done (rebates, giftcards, etc), I will have spent about $10 on all of it! Here is the breakdown of what I got:
- 1 huge box of Huggies
- 1 package of pull ups
- Herbal Essences Shampoo and Conditioner
- A man's razor and 5 refills
- Saline nose spray for the kids
- heating pads
- popsicles for kids
- chex mix
- carmex
- throat lozenges
I was able to average about $70/week for the last two weeks. For that, I was able to get food for both weeks, diapers for Mak and pull ups for Tripp, several cleaning products, several drug GM type things and a couple of air fresheners. I plan on doing better and better in the weeks/months ahead. I'm just really starting to get the hang of this whole coupon thing. I'm no where near where I want to be, but I'm way farther than I was just a few short weeks ago. Now, if I could just figure out a way to organize them all! They are coming out of my ears at this point! One thing I have figured out is that sometimes you have to buy things that you normally wouldn't buy. However, it ends up being free and it also helps you get other things for free as well. Several of the things I bought today, I've never used before. But, it didn't cost me anything and it's stuff that I'm willing to try. So, it's a win-win situation. Like I said, I can't wait to learn how to do even better! I don't plan on ever paying for things like toothpaste, body wash or shampoo again. It's silly to pay for it when you really can get it for free!
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I've played around with a couple of organization methods, but I recently went back to the coupon accordian-style file keeper that Wal-Mart has in their stationary/address book section. I picked up one years ago when I randomly kept coupons, but since it only has 13 labeled slots, I found that I needed more now. I have one for 'food' type items, one for drug-store type items, and a third for overflow...I also keep store coupons in the overflow one, as well as the coupons I have pulled through the week for a certain store with the corresponding list. There are SO many different ways to organize out there from the 'pros'! I just find that this way is the most practical for me - I throw my three little files in a cute extra bag I had, put a pen and pair of scissors in a small extra make-up bag and throw them in the bag to, and I've got my "coupon kit" ready to go! With the other organization systems I've tried, I always found myself wishing I had grabbed "that other" coupon that was still at home - this is is much more mobile, but still organized.
I feel like I've written too much now - but, like you, I love getting the good deals! I wish we had a Rite Aid here - many of the good stores are out of town for me, but I enjoy seeing the deals you're scoring there!
If you do find an organizational system that you really like, be sure to share! :)
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