addicted to coupons...
Well, I have been snipping out coupons like a mad woman...all of my scrappy scissors have been repurposed to coupon clipping...thus saving [making] me money. Talk about a rush!! Friend Stacey mentioned something on her blog awhile back about thegrocerygame.com and I was just curious so I checked it out. Coolness. I can't use the game because I don't have any "list" stores--but there are lots of good tips and coupons at that site. I also have found great info at moneysavingmom.com and hotcouponworld.com. WOW! I'm hooked...
My first two "couponing" trip to Walgreens saved me $40 on a $90 bill. Yaahooooooooooo!!! Thats nearly half!!! Last night, I saved 30% on my bill at Wal Mart! Whoa nelly! I know, I sound like a total nerd, but come on people-- gas is nearly $4 bucks a gallon, Mama's gotta cut some corners, you know! And really, its just such a fun challenge to SAVE! It does take a bit of time to look through ads and clip coupons...but its totally worth it to me. We really like to have family meals together and I do like to cook-- Good for the family budget...good for the family...good things.
Oh and I've been sewing...with my sumptious HB Freshcut fabric stash! Oh...its so fun! I can only show you a peek because this project is for a mag but here's a teaser! I designed the pattern and everything...love it!! SO FUN!! Its a great project for the beginner/intermediate seamstress!
Okay...time to go! Gotta make hay while the baby sleeps! Have a blessed day!
jw
Good girl. You go. Cut coupons. Save money. Yay, Janna!
Posted by:Stacey Kingman | May 15, 2008 at 01:08 PM
I'm totally with you friend. Addicted ... I love seeing that bottom line :). My most recent deal was 17 (yes 17) boxes of cereal for $10.25 ... and we're talking name brand cereal :). Guess what we're having for snacks?!?!
And your sewing tease ... I can hardly stand it ... I love the looks of it and can't wait to hear more/see the pattern!
So happy you're finding creative time. Are you still on for June for your next crafty adventure?
Happy Thursday, I'm off to sew!
Posted by:Andrea T. :) | May 15, 2008 at 01:51 PM
That sneak peaky looks YUMMY!
Love clippin coupons, fun and makes me feel so good to save $$$ on something!
Posted by:Jonnelle | May 15, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Can't wait to see what you are up to!
Posted by:houston | May 15, 2008 at 06:22 PM
WOW! LOVE this post! Who doesn't LOVE to save $$$? Your new project looks so PRETTY!! :-)
Posted by:Dawn | May 15, 2008 at 07:01 PM
HAH I just signed up for the Grocery Game ;) - and Janna, I just got my first sewing machine too, so I'll be looking forward to seeing more of your project! How beginner is beginner? LOL :-P
You rawk! :)
Posted by:AnnaMarie | May 15, 2008 at 10:56 PM
How did you actually get coupons? All I got was a ton of junk email. I am still trying to unscribe to them all.
Posted by:Carol Stoler | May 21, 2008 at 10:48 AM
What magazine and issue can I buy to see that beautiful (little girls dress maybe) project pls?
Posted by:Leslie | June 16, 2008 at 08:06 AM