Everything happens for a reason (I say that often) but I do strongly believe that. This past weekend we were notified that some friendly stranger (sarcasm) decided to borrow our money and charged over $1,400 on a fake debit with our number. NO I am not joking, but the good news because of this situation, Jason and I sat and reviewed our expenses in GREAT detail literally down to the penny. We talked bills, dreams, goals... it was a stressful, but at the same time a very pleasant conversation. With a new house in the future, bigger, boat, and building the kids bank accounts I don't see any extra fun pennies BUT I wouldn't take that answer.
For a few months I was a VERY dedicated couponer but I started to dwindle as I let life take over me instead me taking over my life. However, I have been reinspired as I did some summaries of 2011 savings:
From May (2011)-Jan (2012) 8 months
* I spent $2,230.71 on groceries which includes diapers, hygiene, and all food (no eating out that’s my new mission to tackle and lower)
* I saved $1,570.32 from coupon and sales.
* My average $75 a week at the grocery store and a savings of 61%.
That’s AWESOME if I can keep that up BUT maybe kick it up a notch.... GAME ON. The agreement Jason and I have is that I will now have a weekly "allowance" for the groceris and use cash. Any money that I can save from that pot I will set aside and hide for.... Disney!!!
My kids are only young once and we have to embrace chances like this. I will give up sleep and work on coupons until the wee hours in the morning if I can save my pennies and get us there. My goal is to pay for the ENTIRE Disney trip for next Spring. GAME ON!!!!!!!!! Im packing my bags already.
My kids are only young once and we have to embrace chances like this. I will give up sleep and work on coupons until the wee hours in the morning if I can save my pennies and get us there. My goal is to pay for the ENTIRE Disney trip for next Spring. GAME ON!!!!!!!!! Im packing my bags already.
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