Now, ladies with little ones. If this picture doesn't get you crazy about couponing than I don't know what will. You won't believe me when I give the end cost here. I can barely comprehend it myself. Granted, we are talking about items from stores that run at a higher price then your average Costco/Sam's Club deals. Believe me, I am all about "price per" diaper, wipes, and juice box. When deals like this come along however we may as well hop on board and enjoy the ride.
The total on these items came to $110.36. I ended up paying $6.39. No kidding. Toothpaste, shampoo, hairspray and deodorant can usually be bought and stocked in your closets for under $.50, if not free. The unbelievable part of this picture is of course the diapers. Alright. This week Walgreen's had a deal on Huggies Gentle Care diapers. If you bought three jumbo packs at $10 a piece, they would give you $10 back at the register. This $10 does need to be used in their store, but I guarantee, with all their deals you will go very far with $10. The girls here just use their $10 to pay for any couponing items that take place the next week. That way you rarely have to pay for anything out of your pocket. So, now you have spent $20 on three packs. For the past few weeks Huggies has had coupons available on the Internet. $5 off one package of diapers. Each computer can print out two coupons. I print two and have a few of my friends and neighbors print two as well. I hand the cashier 3/$5 off coupons. One coupon per package. He takes $15 dollars off the total and it's now $5. I hand him my Walgreen's coupon coloring book. (These come out every three months and can be bought for $.99. You keep these coupons the entire three months and reuse them on any purchase within that time period.) He scans my $1 off coupon - per package - and I now pay $2 for the three packages of diapers.
Crazy, I know. Listen, the best way to start is by viewing the site I have posted in the right side bar. Each Monday morning she'll have all the new deals for Walgreen's/CVS posted - along with a multitude of other things in regards to saving. Each week is different. Some with few deals, others with huge. If it wasn't for her, and the girls at church, I would have no idea what was going on or even where to begin.
The nice thing about couponing is this. Individuals interested have the ability to be involved dependent upon the time that best fits their limits, whether it's one free shampoo and toothpaste every other week or stockpiling for an army. I'm certain that either way, it's a nice feeling for anyone to walk away with an extra penny in their pocket.
