Yesterday, I went grocery shopping with the boys. This is a weekly chore that I actually enjoy as my 3 yr. old is a great help and my 8 month old usually sleeps right through it. Before going shopping, I decided to clip a few coupons since I've seen so my news reports about how much you can save by clipping them. I did my best to only take the ones for things that we normally use, but I had three coupons for FREE items. Not sure about you, but when I hear the word FREE, I'm right there!! As a WW employee, I receive occasional coupons for items to try. Yesterday, I had a free coupon for Weight Watcher baked goods, Kettle Potato Chips, and Jolly Time popcorn. Of course, I took those coupons and tried to use them. Unfortunately, the popcorn was no where to be found, but believe me, I found the WW muffins and potato chips...and today they are out of the house!! The reason: I ATE THEM!!
Three muffins and a bag of potato chips!!
Although I saved over $50 on my grocery bill, I ate food that I have avoided just because I don't care for them all that much. I may continue to clip the coupons for items I regularly use, but I have a feeling there is a reason I have been avoiding those free coupons in the past.
Have a great Fat Tuesday! I'll eat a Paczki for ya ;)
8 comments:
I gave up on most coupons a long time ago for the same reason. I keep one only if I'm going to buy the product anyway.
So happy for Matt! And didya notice who is 7th in the point standings???
Yep, those coupons'll get you! :)
So I shouldn't ask if the WW muffins were good? lol
You guys finally getting some relief from the snow up there? Its suppose to be in the 40s here tomorrow, ya!
I take the get something free coupons to work and let someone else have the free junk!
We ate plenty of paczkis around here. I made 6 dozen! However, the majority were given away.
Since getting new hours at work, I have really been struggling to make my 10,000 steps. After today, I'll have to try for 15,000.
:) Peachy
the only thing "fat" about my Tuesday was the two bites of leftover b-day cake I ate. In the past, I'd go on a huge binge :)
I know what you mean about the free things ;) Better not to have them around for anyone!!
Yah, if it's a trigger item for me, I avoid it. But I save a lot using coupons for my family. Recently I got $1 off coupons for Europe's Best frozen fruit & veggies -- I've been enjoying those (I picked up a bunch of them!). Yah!
Recently I picked up ready-made little pizzas for the guys lunches for $1.97 & they had a free YOP drink coupon on the boxes -- they're 97cents each. We've been enjoying the free YOPS. Would never buy them w/o a coupon though.
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This makes me laugh because it is totally me. I am very decerning when clipping coupons and only clip things that we should be eating because the last thing I need is a good excuse to buy junk.
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