I want to show you am awesome shopping trip from a newer couponer! I really, really, loved her email, because I can’t tell you how often people roll their eyes at me about coupons.
It isn’t about the coupons for me anymore. It is about the confidence that it has given me, that I can take care of my family and have some left over for other things. That is what it is about!
From Dee Anne ( who drove 2 hours for a class, each way!):
Even though it was a very long 2 hour drive, each way, it was definitely worth the trip. Let me start by saying that my mom and sister laughed at and mocked me for several days about attending an “extreme couponing” class. After organizing my new binder until midnight and having extreme difficulty loading Java to several computers for internet coupon printing, I finally got everything organized and decided to go on a Target coupon adventure today, and took my sister with me. I took your Target Weekly Deals and Coupon Match Ups scenarios and headed out with coupons in hand.
My total purchase was $17.29, but after Target and manufacturer’s coupons I only paid $1.22. 3 boxes of Bounce dryer sheets, 2 boxes of Poise, 2 packages of Knorr Rice blend, and 1 Benadryl itch stick. YAY!!!
I know it’s probably a little baby purchase to the experienced couponers, but it’s a very big confidence builder for me. I’m so excited about getting ready for another shopping trip tomorrow! Thank you for sharing all your secrets.
Poise Towelettes, Panty Fresheners or Feminine Wash – $2.99
Regular price; may vary by store
$3/1 Poise Roll-On Cooling Gel, Body Cooling Towelettes, Personal Lubricant, Panty Fresheners or Feminine Wash, exp. 4/20/13 (SS 03/10/13)
$3/1 Poise Feminine Wellness Product, exp. 5/18/13 (SS 04/07/13)
Total: FREE
Regular price; may vary by store
$0.50/2 Knorr Rice or Pasta Side Target Store Coupon
$1/2 Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides, exp. 4/21/13 (RP 03/24/13 R)
$0.50/2 Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides, exp. 4/21/13 (RP 03/24/13 R)
Final price: As low as $0.27 each wyb 2 after stacked coupons
Benadryl Itch Relief Stick – $2.39
$2/1 Benadryl Topical Product printable
$2/1 Benadryl Topical Product, exp. 5/24/13 (RP 04/07/13 #2)
$1/1 Benadryl Topical Product printable
Final price: As low as $0.39
Buy Bounce Dryer Sheets 34 ct Outdoor Fresh $1.97
Use $3/3 Laundry Care Items Target Coupon 4-14-13 RP
Stack with $3/3; $1.50/2; .50/1 Tide Detergents or Boost, Downy or Bounce (excl Pods) 3-31 PG
Total: = Three boxes for as low as FREE after stack
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The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..
Nice work! Target is fun for couponing! Enjoy your new hobby 🙂
Good job Dee Anne! We all had to start at the beginning, right? You’re on your way now!
I never get the “extreme” deals but I love the little bit I save anyway!
Way to go, Dee Anne! My first coupon trip was really small, too. But my savings were HUGE. You have to start somewhere!
Awesome!! Keep up the good work. One deal at a time..
Congratulations Dee Anne!! You are off to a great start. These beginning purchases with coupons are definitely confidence builders!! Many friends tell me they are intimidated starting out. Take these baby step purchases to learn and build confidence. Anything you save is more in your pocket!! Follow Tiffany’s deal scenarios shes, the best teacher! Good Luck!
Yeah Dee Anne! I can totally relate to people mocking you when you mention couponing. My friends do it to me too so I coupon in secret to avoid the heckling. My friends correlate couponing with extreme couponing which I their mind means purchasing 200 bottles of mustard. So my friends have a hard time seeing couponing for anything other than those 200 bottles of mustard. Boy are they missing out!
The reality is prices are increasing and paychecks are stagnant or decreasing. We are forced to do more with less and couponing is a way to bridge that financial gap. Thanks to Tiffany and couponing I am able to make ends meet by couponing to save money at the store, stocking up on items due to some hot deals, planning meals around the sales of the week, and bond with other like minded encouraging people concerning couponing.
Happy Couponing Dee Anne! 🙂
You did awesome. My friends amd family think I am insane for couponing but it saves My family a ton. Especially if it is stuff You are already buying.
I think it was a great trip. What more could you ask for. Keep up the good work. Watch out, couponing is so addictive!
Congrats on a nice first trip! My first coupon trip I was terrified that it wasn’t going to save me the money I told my husband and kids it would and my trip was a great little successful trip like your trip. My kids now come over and shop at my home before they even think of going to the drug store or grocery store. They make fun of me because I am highly addictive to my couponing with 4 newspapers a week but it all adds up weekly. Keep saving that money – one coupon at a time!!!
That’s great Dee Anne! Keep couponing 🙂
Great job!!! Just like everyone else said, you have to start somewhere and that is an AMAZING start! You will have people who are amazed at your couponing and some who are opposed to your couponing. Keep doing whatever it is that you feel is best for you and your family. You are the only one who can make that decision….Keep up the GREAT work!