Sweeping Through Life

My grocery shopping trip this past weekend, I was able to save 50% off of my bill with my coupons and store card. I did notice that I watched the cashier a little more closely to ensure that all dicounts were given. Each trip I get better and better. I believe that I had a coupon for every item that I purchased except for the fresh fruits and veggies. After last weeks shopping trip, my husband asked me," Are you bringing any more food home? Our freezers are full." I said "Good. We do not have to purchase any meat for a few months." While he was stating that, I was  thinking that we have another freezer in the garage that is not full if I need the additional space. I know when watching the couponing shows, they have their stockpiles all over the house, but I am not going to let mine get that way. I have a few shelves in the basement for my items. I know saving money is great, but you need to modify your purchases for what space that you have for your home. I contin...

I am a beginner to this semi-extreme couponing. I have tried over the past month to have a coupon for everything that I purchase. The only thing that I have not been that successful at was finding coupons for meat. The things that I have found useful to add to my stockpile are the following: Pasta Salad Dressing Mustard Ketchup Deodorant Lotion Laundry Detergent Granola Bars Barbecue Sauce Pasta Sauce Rice or noodle mixes All of these items I have had really good coupons for. I have found having these items very convenient in the home and easily within reach. The great thing about these items is that they have a long shelf life. The other thing that I have in my stockpile is lots, lots and lots of cereal. I am currently looking in adding more sports drinks to the stock pile for summer. Have you created a stock pile? If so, what is in it? I have noticed that since Extreme Couponing has taken effect, some grocery stores have changed their coupon poli...

Just in time for Mother's Day, here are some deals that you can treat yourself or your mama to. Walgreens 8 x 10 Collage Print----FREE 50% off Poster Prints $.10 Photo Prints CVS Save $3.00 on 3 Hallmark Cards. Click here to get coupon and rules. Save 20% off your purchase at CVS.com using coupon code MOTHER20. Click here for details . JcPenny Click here.   to print a coupon to receive $10 off a purchase of $50 or more, $15 off a purchase of $75 or more, or $20 off  a purchase of $100 or more.  This includes all family apparel, accessories, shoes, jewelry, and home.  Redeem through May 7th. Regal Cinemas Go to Regals Facebook Page to get a coupon for a $2.00 small popcorn. Coupon has to be printed by May 6 and can only be used until May 8th. DID YOU KNOW? Did you know that overseas military members can use expired coupons up to six months past their expiration date?  Military families stationed overseas are often living on one in...

Friday Had a busy day at work. I have a sick client and I have been taking extra care with the case. I was so ready for the weekend. I end up rushing home and did some quick cleaning before my mother-in-law came back to town for a visit. After my cleaning spree, I went to a step show with some of my sorority sisters. After the show I went straight to bed. Saturday I took part in a young girls seminar at my church. It was a wonderful experience. I loved working with the girls. They had the cools t-shirt and they gave me one. I can not wait to wear it. I came home for a little nap, before my sororities annual Evening of the Arts Gala that raises money for scholarship for youth who are going into the arts. The Gala was great. All of my sorors looked great and we raised lots of money.If was a funny evening and my hubby, my mom  and one of my sister-in laws  attended. I am glad that it is over. The event takes lots of work, but it is worth it. Sunday Attended church wit...

To be thrifty, does not mean that you can not pamper yourself. Here few thrifty ways to pamper yourself: Need your hair colored, hair styled or pedicure and manicure, check out your local beauty school to assist you. Prices usually run between $15.00-40.00 for each service. Want a massage? There are massage schools that offer either chair or full-body massages. Services can run from $10-20.00 depending on the service you receive. You can request a student fresh to the clinic floor or a student about the graduate, the type of student that you get sometimes can change the cost of your services. polish This week at Walgreens , Sinful nail polish is on sale for $.99. I own several bottles of their polish and always get compliments on them. You can only purchase 3 at a time. You can make several trips, to stock up on all of your summer colors to make your nails and toes cute. I found some really cute colors and can not wait to sport them this summer. Zumba Need to tone up for sum...

When I started my couponing, I started with a coupon accordion folder that had only 8 sections in it. It worked out well at first but as I obtained more coupons, it became flooded and I could not see what I had and my coupons became expired. So since my coupons have increased, I have moved to a coupon binder. I have not moved up to taking my complete binder to the store yet, but I sort and take my coupons to the store with my original coupons folder that fits into my purse.To do some recycling I have, used my old wedding planning binder as my coupon binder. My binder is set up following the Krazy Coupon Lady suggest. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy My binder is set up per their categories. Click here and you can download the Krazy Coupon Lady  directions on how to set up your binder. If you do not like their set up, you can look at Mom Saves.com to see how they can set up a coupon binder.  I am sure that there are many ways to ...