Ok, so all my life I have been a "pick it up and buy it" kind of girl. I know horrible, but it is true...I have gone through my life at different times attempting to do the coupon thing, but usually I forget the coupons at home or don't plan ahead. Well during my trip to Seattle my sister Sarah and my Mom told me about their coupon adventures and how they were really working at saving money on groceries...everything really. They turned me on to some cool blogs that follow deals, coupons, sales ect. I have to say I have become a little addicted to reading those daily...even sometimes going back for seconds. Well anyways, so I have been doing this for about a month now and I have definately seen savings..it is amazing what you can learn by actually "reading" the grocery ads that come during the week...my favorite mail now. So today after careful planning I set out to Von's and Ralph's. Von's is the same as Safeway. I didn't even hit my beloved Winco. Anyways, I was pleased after I was finished shopping at both stores. Funny thing was, my girls got a kick out of it too!Von's OOP- $63.78
Savings- $82.79
Ralph's OOP- $36.82
Savings- $59.06
Total Cost before Savings- $242.45
Total Cost After Savings- $100.60
Total Savings- $141.85
Yes...I know there are some of you out there that could of probably cut that number in half...but since none of our stores double anymore and I worked with what I had...I didn't do to bad. I was kind of proud actually. Anyways, I thought I would share with you my adventure and challenge you to create one of your own! Happy saving! :o)
