The Binder

Hi,

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Kelly and I am Loopy's sister. She has asked to share some of my money saving tips with you. I have recently become an avid "couponer". I'm still fairly new to couponing but I do pretty well at the stores that I frequent. The first thing that I must show you is the binder. My family and friends have a great time giving me grief about it, but it saves me a ton of money. The most important thing about organizing your coupons is to figure out a system that works for you. Also, be sure to keep an eye on expiration dates. Start slow or you will become overwhelmed for sure. The grocery store is a good place to start. Did you know that most grocery stores AUTOMATICALLY DOUBLE any coupon under $1.00? Sometimes they even have a triple coupon promotion. Here's is a glimpse inside my binder. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or suggestions

Godiva

Aside from family and friends, there is nothing I like more than some good chocolate. Godiva is one of the best. Recently I became a member of Godiva Rewards. Being a member is free and you get to choose a chocolate of your choice from the case, once a month, when you stop by any Godiva store. They've also opened an outlet at the Wrentham Outlets. Who doesn't like a sweet treat when they're shopping? I got a little surprise treat when I went into the store the other day. Since I didn't get my "reward" from last month, they gave it to me this month. It's a beautiful little gold box with two chocolates inside. I'm saving the chocolates for a rainy day.

Yum!

Free Diet Dr Pepper

This Saturday (2/20) Shaw's is giving away a free 2 liter bottle (one per customer) of Diet Dr Pepper or Diet Dr Pepper Cherry with in-store coupon. There is no purchase required.

Free Pretzel

Mark your calendar: This Saturday, February 20, FREE PRETZEL at Auntie Anne's 10:00-3:00

Sibling Rivalry

When my sister, Kelly, saw my post regarding the $5 Challenge, she gladly accepted. She is a "couponer". She uses coupons every time she shops and does very well with them. I should also tell you that there is a binder involved. Yes, a binder. It's big, it's purple and it holds HUNDREDS of coupons. I've seen it in action. It's pretty impressive. I, personally, have a hard time understanding all of the coupon world terminology. I cut coupons but I never seem to have them with me at the grocery store.

Back to the $5 Challenge. This is what Kelly came up with.

6 rolls of toilet paper = FREE
2 packages of El Paso Rice = FREE
Peppermint Tea Bag = Free - received as a gift
2 cans of veggies - on sale of .50 each

I think it's fair to say that she won this challenge.

Special Favors

My sister in law, Lauren, is the best. She is insanely creative!! I asked her to whip up something for my upcoming "Think Pink....and Gold" fundraiser. This is what she came up with:

How cute are they? Everyone that attends the "Think Pink...and Gold" party next Sunday will receive one of these as a thank you. I hope to see you there!!!

P.S. Thank you Lauren!!!!

$5 Challenge

I'd like to throw down a challenge. The next time that you go to the grocery store or Wal-Mart or Target, set aside $5. While thinking of people that are hungry and visiting their local food pantry, see how much food you can buy for $5. I'm not saying you should do it every week, but if we all did it once in a while, we could stock the shelves at our local food pantries. It's also fun to get the kids involved (and teach them some math too!). Tell them that they have $5 to spend and ask them what they can get with it. Here's what I got:

3 cans of Campbell's Pork and Beans

3 cans of Del Monte veggies

3 cans of StarKist tuna

1 package of Ramen Noodles

The total was actually $4.97. I'm sure people with coupons could do much better.

Do you accept this challenge? Leave me a message in the comment section and let me know how well you did.

Happy Shopping!