Funday Sunday

Most people don't like Sunday because it marks the ending of the weekend. I, however, embrace Sunday!!! Yes I have to wake up early the next day but Sunday means Funday with Brian. This time of the year marks FOOTBALL Sunday! which in itself makes me a happy girl.

It was even better because we actually won this weekend :o)

Sunday is also coupon/shopping day. ( coupon and football ) So that means Brian and I get to go shopping. As lame as it sounds we enjoy our grocery shopping time. 

So while we watched the Steelers kick some Titan butt I organized my coupon book and got ready for our trip to get Brian some food for the week. ( I am still detoxing and have reached the no food portion so no food for this girl) 

Coupon book in hand we made our way to Publix. 

We went with an idea of what was going to be cooked for the week and made our way around the store. Brian decided he really wanted to chicken, then it turned to my home made chicken salad (the healthy viersion) 

Shopping while detoxing is tough... I just wanted to buy all my favorite foods but I did good and got only what we needed for Brian's week of healthy eating. 

We left saving about $20 and only spending $38. Not bad for a health food run. 

We are even nice and return our cart!! lol 

Now its off to the house to unload. 

 Taz wanted to help too!

So here is what we scored: 

 B1G1 oatmeal and whole grain pasta (plus coupons)

 Almond milk 2/$5.00 plus 2 $0.75 off coupons

Acai $1.00 coupon

Coconut water $.50 coupons

Greek yogurt was 10/$10.00 and after we checked out I found a $1/4 coupon at the front of the store so I went to customer service and they gave us the credit back. 

Protein plus bars I had 3 B1G1 coupons. 

All and all not a bad trip for a hungry boy. As We ate dinner (well I drank dinner) I did some quick math and realized if I avg. $20 savings every week that is a total of $1040 a year... and a lot of the time I save more than $20. 

What could you do with an extra $1040 in your pocket each year?

Ciao, loving money in my pockets

Alexis

Football and Coupons

Sunday was a somber day in my house (well for me at least). The Steelers let me down yet again this season...I have a feeling it is going to be a looooooooooooooooong season. I will however be a Steeler fan every Sunday.

Steeler Fan for life!!!

 He is just adorable.. How could I not put this picture up... tehe

After the the turnovers and sacks continued to climb I decided it was time to begin my coupons. I have always used coupons here and there... but I recently got more dedicated to the art of couponing when I realized how much I can actually save. My rules for couponing

1. I only coupon on Sundays 

2. I only use coupons on things I normally use

3. I only shop at one store... I do not go from store to store. 

4. I get 2 Sunday papers and I use a lot of printable coupons. 

 

This Sunday was a great coupon insert score

and number 5 which is probably the most important

5. Get organized!!

So as the Steelers began to crumble I got out my laptop, picked the coupons I wanted and hit print. Then it came time to organize. I have a coupon binder (which I made for pretty cheap). 

My binder is organized by aisle at my local Publix I do my shopping. 

 

 Armed and ready for shopping

The organizing is the worst LOL 

You have to be patient but when a good deal comes along it can save A LOT!!! One of my best coupon trips was over the summer. 

 I got all of this for a grand total of $6.13

The total savings was $23.67

Even though my team lost Brian is very happy to report that his Lions beat Dallas giving them a 4-0 season. (I know this never happens) So at least one of us were happy football fans this weekend!

Ciao, and lots of savings

Alexis