So my bill would have been over $300.00 (which is not normal - $170 with formula and diapers is normal for this family of food lovers).
I had $100.00 in coupons. I pretty much could have used a second cart. I stocked up on pasta, veggies, snacks, cereals, detergents and more. This could easily work into meals for weeks to come. $14.00 for a SMALL can of formula (hoping to have Francesca weaned off formula soon!) and a $6.00 jar of sundried tomatoes.
I would love to have walked out with less than $100.00 in groceries, but that's the goal for next week and the week after.
Love double coupons!
11.07.2010
11.06.2010
I have been hiding.....and I have had a change of heart....
Where have I been you ask? The only answer I have is that I needed a break. I actually had a mental breakdown about 5-6 weeks ago and realized I had taken on too much. Instead of tapering off my schedule and commitments - I stopped EVERYTHING. With the help of my favorite physician and support from my family I am back on track. If you noticed I was not following through on a lot, not calling, not handing in reports (ahem...), it's because I was paralyzed mentally!
I have had increasing anxiety since I started giving birth 5 years ago. Since giving birth has become my favorite "hobby", my anxiety levels keep increasing. Mine manifests in the form of hypochondria. It is debilitating to the person living with this disorder and completely incomprehensible to someone who does not. The panic has such physical effects on a person. False, self-diagnosing leads to real health issues. My doctor said to concentrate on living and if I get that "needle in the haystack" disease, then we'll deal with it.
I also read a great quote when it comes to dealing with hypochondria....."when you hear hooves, think horses and not zebras". If you get a cough, think cold - not lung cancer. That little "creed" has kept me in check!
On to the good stuff:
1) Next Saturday DemiDesigns will be in the 2nd Charleston Artist Market. I am focusing on selling my "FANCY" collection. It is at the Music Farm if any locals are interested. Super excited!
2) I have had a change of heart......I know that I insulted coupons a few posts ago, but I think I have got this game figured out. I am so excited about my new focus on saving money and storing items for future meals, I am obsessed with coupon clipping! My favorite grocery store, Harris Teeter, has double coupons up to $1.98 tomorrow. I strategically meal planned and tomorrow I hope to "cash in". Pampers for $5.99.....3 cans of Pringles for $1.50. Caribou Coffee for $ 6.99 a lb. And so on.......you bet your pretty little pocketbook that I will update you tomorrow!
I also noticed that if you join coupon dealsites Facebook page, you get all day notifications on Facebook. Yesterday I was looking at Crocs for Jack (replacements) and I found some for $15.00. I almost bought them. Then last night I saw that they had glow in the dark dragon Crocs. If you clicked "LIKE" you could get a link on the page to Crocs and get them for $8.99. $15.00 off. Awesome.
Anywhoo....if you have great coupon sites, please let me know!
Thanks for reading!
DeAnna
I have had increasing anxiety since I started giving birth 5 years ago. Since giving birth has become my favorite "hobby", my anxiety levels keep increasing. Mine manifests in the form of hypochondria. It is debilitating to the person living with this disorder and completely incomprehensible to someone who does not. The panic has such physical effects on a person. False, self-diagnosing leads to real health issues. My doctor said to concentrate on living and if I get that "needle in the haystack" disease, then we'll deal with it.
I also read a great quote when it comes to dealing with hypochondria....."when you hear hooves, think horses and not zebras". If you get a cough, think cold - not lung cancer. That little "creed" has kept me in check!
On to the good stuff:
1) Next Saturday DemiDesigns will be in the 2nd Charleston Artist Market. I am focusing on selling my "FANCY" collection. It is at the Music Farm if any locals are interested. Super excited!
2) I have had a change of heart......I know that I insulted coupons a few posts ago, but I think I have got this game figured out. I am so excited about my new focus on saving money and storing items for future meals, I am obsessed with coupon clipping! My favorite grocery store, Harris Teeter, has double coupons up to $1.98 tomorrow. I strategically meal planned and tomorrow I hope to "cash in". Pampers for $5.99.....3 cans of Pringles for $1.50. Caribou Coffee for $ 6.99 a lb. And so on.......you bet your pretty little pocketbook that I will update you tomorrow!
I also noticed that if you join coupon dealsites Facebook page, you get all day notifications on Facebook. Yesterday I was looking at Crocs for Jack (replacements) and I found some for $15.00. I almost bought them. Then last night I saw that they had glow in the dark dragon Crocs. If you clicked "LIKE" you could get a link on the page to Crocs and get them for $8.99. $15.00 off. Awesome.
Anywhoo....if you have great coupon sites, please let me know!
Thanks for reading!
DeAnna
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