I got a little behind on my coupon clipping this week.Usually, I do it on Sunday morning with a cup of coffee and free child care (my husband).
This week, Sunday wasn't happening (46 people, 2 dogs, and a mess took over my house for my daughter's baptism), so I kind of let it slide.
I'm doing it today. As in now. While my kids sleep. Ugggggghhhhhhh. Using precious nap time clipping and organizing coupons. Sometimes it's a drag. But it is NOT a waste of time.
I figure that on average, I spend an hour and a half a week planning, clipping, and organizing. When you're a mom with two minis, 90 minutes is a lot. But, I figure I earn about $50+ an hour doing it.
See, before I clipped coupons, I used to spend between $150-$200 a week on groceries. Now, I spend between $50 and $100.
So is clipping coupons a drag? Sometimes. But is it worth it? I think $50 an hour is a pretty good rate!
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I love your blog, I will back back often!
The free shampoo post is BLOWING MY MIND.
Well be blown away no more, Sue! I bet I'll have some news on the toothpaste front soon, too. :)
Welcome!!!
How cool! I found your sister's blog when you posted about it in our EC on IV last year(that thread that was pulled, which I think was soooo unfair). I have been following her ever since...
I'm glad she mentioned you in her new post!! I'm looking forward to reading more!
Mary Ann
dude, why didn't i know about this blog?! I shared my make-up secrets so you gotta help me here! Where do I start???? Do i need the Sunday paper??? How do I get that???help!
ok I posted on facebook too, but Katy, this is awesome. I used to clip and do the double coupons/etc but got away from it when my hubby went on Atkins. Now that I have a 3 year old son who DOES use the products in the circular, WHY AM I WASTING MY MONEY!?!?!?!?!
Thank you for bringing me back!!!
LOL Becky, and with my extra cash, I just supported my local Mary Kay lady!
Check out my first week of posts- there's a post about were to find coupons.
But yes, the newspaper is a good start. Go for home delivery- sometimes you can get an intro rate! (OK, I admit it, I cancel and resubscribe to the Boston Globe to get the intro rate every 12 weeks...).
...and I love when you share some tremendous deals w/ me and I get them for NOTHING!(plus the things I steal when you are not home-makes it a win/win for me)It is also fun to gaze at your organized shelves in the basement.
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