And the past several shops I've done have been far more successful. I don't know if I've gained confidence or what. It all started with the Rite Aid success of last week. That 90% really tipped it for me.
I've been making much more use of the three websites I favor: Fabulessly Frugal, Extremely Normal Couponing, and Krazy Coupon Lady. I print lists off (usually from Fabulessly Frugal, they are the easiest for me to adjust). I plan very carefully. And I plan some more.
The last seven shops I've done the minimum I've saved is 52% and the max of course is 90%. I've bought a bunch of coke products, feminine products, and toothbrushes. We are completely stocked up for the party tomorrow, and for camping next week. We have soda, food, chips, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
I am still learning. Today, for instance, I went to Walgreen's. I scored free toothbrushes and that felt amazing. However, I did not realize that I would only get one register reward out of the three things I bought that qualified. I would've saved a bit more if I'd done three transactions. I got four free toothbrushes (buy 2, get $2 off) and two toothbrushes for 99 cents each, and four boxes of jello, and a can of Off and spent 10 bucks. And I have a $1 register reward for next time. Not bad, but could've been better. I hear that Walgreen's is tough to coupon in, and I concur.
Coupons are all clipped for the week, and organized. I am broke until payday, so no shopping for a while.
