Call me a prejudice but I thought couponing before as a waste of time and
energy. I mean really, what can a few cents or dollars do? Those coupons are just a bunch of trash the mailman drops into our mailbox! I was so adamant how
useless couponing was, not to mention embarrassing! Of course you want to show
your friends you can pay and that you're not poor. We may accept it or not, we
all have that kind of crocked mindset (in the beginning)!
One day, Hubz and I were bored, flipping channels until we saw Extreme
Couponing. We taught it was ridiculously entertaining. Then, as the woman got
to the register with two carts full of goodies, about 600.00 worth, she only
paid 20+ dollars tax! Hubz joked if I do that I don't have to work, and I can
save up enough for a trip to Phillippines. From then on, that has become an
inside joke.
Weeks later, a friend started posting goodies she got for less, some even
free because of couponing - it caught my attention for sure! Every weekend, I
look forward to see what she's got until I told myself to give couponing a try
-and I did.
Hubz taught I was kidding in the beginning but he gave in to me, while
discouraging as often as he can. Just to see, how it really works, we
experimented and made a bet, so I read books and blogs to have an idea of what
I am getting myself into. If I can save 20.00 that weekend then I can proceed
with couponing - which I did! I saved 27.00 that day! Not bad for an experiment
so Hubz was left no choice, he has to let me.
That was the start. Weekend after weekend I am saving. Today, Hubz finally
give me his heartfelt go signal. As long as I only get the things we need, then
that is okay with him.
So what have I learned with couponing? It's that couponing is bigger that
it is - for many it is a lifestyle. It's like treasure hunting. You get good
deals, you stock up. With today's economy, it helps to save -every penny
counts! As a stay-at-home mom, it gives me much joy and pride to be able to
help out as little as I can through couponing. It is rewarding! It feels good
to walk out of the store with goodies in hand for a whole lot less.
I am proud to say I am not officially a converted couponer. The old coupon
pessimist is now a coupon enthusiast who looks forward for new deals.
•♥♥•LUVINMAHBOYZ•♥♥•
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