Our Afternoon

Sooo the boys and I just got back from an exciting afternoon of couponing. We actually had a shopping play-date with my friend, who I have FINALLY convinced to start couponing. It was so fun to watch a newbie get her first coupon high. Actually, her initial enthusiasm was a little disappointing at first- she didn't even high-five the checker. But once I asked her to please show me her "excited face" I was convinced she was hooked. In fact when we parted ways she was on a hunt for more computers to print more coupons.

We went to Target and Walgreens. She spent about $34 out of pocket and saved about $70 PLUS she has $20 register rewards to spend at a later date. Woo Hoo! Woo Hoo! (The second woo hoo was on behalf of my friend, I feel confident she would want me to say one for her too).
Here is a breakdown of what she got:
4 packages of diapers
2 packages of wipes
Garnier Fructis gel
5 Motts Applesauces
2 Goldfish
All for $14 after RR! Not BAD!

Now I do have to confess something to you. I coveted- a direct violation of a 10 commandment. We rode around town in my friends NEW luxury vehicle. Not only did her car have 4 doors, power steering, a radio, and a new car smell it also had a built in DVD player and a tush warmer! I won't lie, I had serious thoughts about abandoning "the plan," and diving back into a car payment. BUT then I remembered that I had shared my plan with all of you, thus making me accountable, therefore, I am back on track. Besides I have a personal goal to drive "my car" to at least 250,000 miles and I still have a good 10,000 miles to go! Thanks for being there for me!