Super Savings Saturday!

Today was a fun day. Super fun for me in the savings department. I've been inspired by one of my friends (Jessica Ives) at all the savings she finds and coupons she uses. I thought, I really need to get on board with this savings stuff!

Before Christmas Ron and I had decided that this new year were were going to make a few changes financially to get ourselves in better "shape" so to speak and so we can give more. I usually have a nice grocery budget for each month but rarely a month goes by where I don't go over that budget. But these last four weeks I've been working really hard at staying our under $100 (every two weeks) budget. I've managed to do it, and I'm so pleased with myself!! I keep track of every cent I put into my grocery cart (with a calculator), so I know where I'm at as I go along. It's been so fun! Actually kinda like a game as to what's the best deal I can get for an item. It also keeps me from putting random things in the cart that we don't need. AND I've been able to do this by choosing healthier options on food products.

So...today I was so happy to find a type of "Lean Cuisine" meal at Aldi (Fit and Active) for only $1.79 compared to the usual $2.99-$4 I spend on each meal. I don't like to eat these types of meals often but I made a promise to myself that this year, since I work two days a week, that I will only eat out one day (with colleagues), and take my lunch to work the other day each week. I just love Aldi and the Fit and Active Brand! Great job food makers out there!

Then my second steal and I mean steal was when I used three coupons at CVS to buy a pack of Pampers. My cost: $3!! AMAZING! Woo hoo for coupons!

Finally, my third deal of the day was from Michael's. I usually get a 40% off coupon when I buy items there, but last week I got a 50% off coupon! So today I bought Addison a Melissa and Doug puzzle for only $6! Gotta love that. Originally it was $12.99. And it even makes the animal sounds. Addison's going to love it.

I feel like I was being a better steward of the money God has entrusted Ron and I with today. I am so pleased with myself! I know, I know, this may all sound silly to someone who's been using coupons for years...but for this city girl...it's a lesson well learned and lived out!