Modern Mommie

I get so excited when I look at what I could be saving with coupons.  When I get to the store it is always a let down.  Coupons are a hassle, plain and simple.  The best deals are when there is a sale, and you have a manufacture and store coupons.  So to get the best deal you have to know the sale price, and how your coupons work.  I'm still learning the ins and outs.

Friday I went to Target to stock my freezer full of $0.30 frozen veggies.  The store had...NONE!  Same thing happened with Q-Tips, mouthwash, pizza and cleanser.  Now I've learned my lesson (the hard way) don't wait until the end of the week to take advantage of the store sale.  :(

Saturday, went to a different Target and it had all the frozen food and veggies I could desire!  I restocked my freezer, I bought $70 worth of food and got $40 in gift cards.  I feel wonderful!!  So good in fact my husband says he just can't keep up with me.  Crazy how getting a good deal can make me so happy.  Here's how I did it:

Store had a special, when you buy 7 frozen items you get a $5 store gift card.
10 Smart Choice @ $1.80, had $5 Target Coupon, $4 Manufacturer's coupon, Total $9.00
18 frozen veggies @ $0.97 Total $17.46
 - got $20 of Target gift cards for the 2 lines above
Moisturizer @ $6.64, had $2 Target Coupon, $2 Manufacturer's coupon, Total $2.64
Bleach @ $1.37, had $1 Target Coupon, Total $0.37
Mouthwash @ $2.89, had $1 Target Coupon, Total $1.89
Q-Tips @ $2.29, had $0.50 Target Coupon, Total $1.79
Liners @ $1.97, had $0.50 Target Coupon, Total $1.22
PAID: $34.37 and got $20 of gift cards


then had cashier ring this up separately (so I could use the in store coupons - even if you have two coupons they must be used on separate transactions.)


10 Smart Choice @ $1.80, had $5 Target Coupon, $4 Manufacturer's coupon, Total $9.00
13 frozen veggies @ $0.97 Total $12.61
5 Pizzas @ $1.00, had $2.50 Manufactures coupons, Total $2.50
 - got $20 of Target gift cards for the 3 lines above
Moisturizer @ $6.64, had $2 Target Coupon, $2 Manufacture's coupon, Total $2.64
Bleach @ $1.37, had $1 Target Coupon, Total $0.37
Mouthwash @ $2.89, had $1 Target Coupon, Total $1.89
Q-Tips @ $2.29, had $0.50 Target Coupon, Total $1.79
Liners @ $1.97, had $0.50 Target Coupon, Total $1.22
used the $20 gift cards
PAID: $12.02 and got $20 of gift cards

So Total I paid $46.39 and have $20 of gift cards!!!  :)

I had a whole shopping cart full!  I felt like I was stealing, we had gotten such a good deal!  As we were driving away I realized that couping is like garage sale-ing.  You might have to hit several stops before you get everything and it can be hit or miss.  But if you like garage sale shopping, then clipping coupons is for you!!  Who wouldn't want to get Free deodorant, mascara, eye liner, lotion, and more?!  So even though clipping is challenging, I think it's worth the hassle and someday...I will be a pro and not make so many mistakes.  A special thanks goes out to Clippin with Carie!  Her blog is how I knew about the great deal to be had at Target.

I would like a place to hold my thoughts on being a mother.  Plus I'd like to record what I'm going through and what I've learned.  Being a mother has already thought me so much and I am blessed beyond measure and would like to encourage others.