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  1. 08-03-2008, 11:44 PM #1
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    Talking Success grocery shopping today!

    Today, for the first time since I was living at home as a kid, I clipped coupons. I looked through the circulars. Jeremy and I discussed what we were going to eat for the week based on that. Armed with these coupons, I went to the store. Between my coupons and shopping the sales. There were a few sales I hadn't seen that I was able to take advantage of while I was there. All told, we spent $102.29, saved $58.80!!! I'm so proud of myself!!! I know that it isn't as little as some of you lot, BUT I normally spend about $125 - $150 with only enough to get me through ONE week. This will probably get us through a week and a half or two weeks.
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  2. 08-04-2008, 12:07 AM #2
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    WOOHOO! And you say it's your 1st time since you was a kid? Man, are you off to good start, or what !!! Job very well done! Can't wait to hear about your next trip! Betcha it gets even better!

    Nice shopping job! I love coupon stories

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  3. 08-04-2008, 09:23 AM #3
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    Thats really good for your first time.
    You'll be doing even better in no time at all.
    Congrats.
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  4. 08-04-2008, 09:34 AM #4
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    You did a dreat job.........Every little bit helps.........
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  5. 08-04-2008, 09:41 AM #5
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    Great job, That is a great feeling when you can get bargains especially for groceries. Coupons are very time consuming, but can save you lots of $$ throughout the year. I need to get back to serious couponing. Thanks for the reminder.
    taking one day at a time, trying to get rid of debt!!
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  6. 08-04-2008, 09:52 AM #6
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    see....wasn't that easy??

    it's fun, exciting, and very, very rewarding!!

    WTG!!!
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    You did great for your first time!! I bet you find more ways to lower your grocery bill as you get more into couponing.

    Way to go!
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  8. 08-04-2008, 01:59 PM #8
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    Way to go! Keep up the good work, and give yourself a pat on the back. You did just fine to start with...if some of these ladies are anything to go by! A lot of savings depends on the coupons in your area and your eating habits.

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  9. 08-04-2008, 02:12 PM #9
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    Yeah! Every dollar saved helps. WTG!
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  10. 08-05-2008, 11:47 AM #10
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    Good Job!!
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    Way to go! It is really fun to see how little you actually have to spend on things. Keep up the great job!!
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    great job!!
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    Misa,

    That is fantastic! Any amount of savings is a win-win situation for those who choose the frugal lifestyle. I say even if you saved $20, you followed through with the way that many of us have been doing it for quite some time and saw results.

    Kudos to you and Jeremy!

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    Great job!
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    Congratulations! You did good!!!

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