Couponing comes naturally for Andrea
Andrea's story is the 11th couponing journey we are sharing in our weekly series about how couponing works at your house. She regularly feeds a family of 4 adults and saves $30 or more every week! Here is her story and how she makes couponing work in her home.
Posted — UpdatedAndrea's story is the 11th couponing journey we are sharing in our weekly series about how couponing works at your house. She regularly feeds a family of 4 adults and saves $30 or more every week! Here is her story and how she makes couponing work in her home.
My great thanks to Andrea (astamper on the blog) for sharing her story. I really like her words of wisdom for those just getting started on couponing.
I also want to thank everyone who has sent me their stories so far! I look forward to sharing them every week.
If you would like to share your couponing story, it's not too late. Just send me an answer to the questions below at saving@smartspendingresources.com. We would love to read your story! To see the previous stories, click the links in the box above. As long as you all keep sending in your personal couponing stories, I will post them on the blog for everyone to enjoy.
Here is Andrea's couponing journey:
4 - 5 (if younger daughter is home from college) Our older daughter and her fiance live with us.
2 guinea pigs
I was a stay at home mother and it was a way to help out. Plus I'm Scottish...we're a frugal people.
25 years
$125.00 or so.
At least $30.00
4 hours (I spend a lot of time at the store ... checking my coupon deals and looking for clearance items). I'm unemployed due to a frozen shoulder.
In a binder that I bought from Faye when I attended her class - the inserts anyway.
Mostly Harris Teeter but also Neighborhood Market (a mini Wal-Mart -there is one of very few near my house). Also Sam's Club and Walgreens.
Wait for the sales to re-set on Wednesday and check Smart Shopper for best deals. I check Walgreens on Sunday.
Very little, they'll sometimes hand me a coupon that they get from a package, etc.
The coupon deal not coming out the way you expected; and the store being out of desired product.
Saving money of course, and knowing that it helps our financial situation. Plus I like the couponing "community." I look forward to Faye's daily e-mail.
Yes, but it's not as impressive as some. It's mostly in our pantry, although I did have to clear some space in a bedroom closet for non-groceries.
I rarely think "Mexican sounds good" and then go out and buy based on that thought.
Don't be overwhelmed by it...it comes naturally after awhile...and it's good for keeping math skills sharp.
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