Among many new goals for the year, one of my goals is to always grocery shop with coupons. It sounds simple, but the task is large considering how much time and energy it takes to sort through ads, pursue online sale items and create a menu which reflects the sale items. Manufactures and stores put out coupons all of the time, but up until now I have chosen not to capitalize on the savings because my time has been more valuable to me than my money.
My ambition to start shopping smart and using my grocery money wisely was affirmed when I found out that the grocery store across from my new apartment has what the call 'double day'. Every Wednesday and Saturday if you present a manufacturer coupon, they double the value! I went shopping last Wednesday and saved $15.90! My bank account is dwindling by the day, so you can imagine how pumped I was to be taking home groceries worth almost $16.00 more than I paid for them! I didn't have a coupon for everything but I in addition to shopping with coupons, I am going to check online each week for the stores sale items in order to start re-building my pantry. It feels good to have the time to be smart with my money.
If you ever have a manufacturer coupon you're not going to use, you should send it my way :)
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