1 step forward, 1000 steps back - part 5

[twinmom]

Mdu I have been couponing for about 7 years... not to be conceited but I am GOOD at it.... I sell to friends/family/have yard sales and before Lilly (aka more time) I would average making about $300 in PROFIT every month plus all my food/household/personal care items free.....

It takes more effort than a lot of people realize, but so worth it. Right now I spend about $100 a month for all groceries/household/personal care. And we eat lots of fresh fruits/veggies and I cloth diaper so lots of Tide being used.

What I tell everyone is "think outside the box, just because you don't use an item doesn't mean you won't need a coupon for it"

Example.....
Minute Maid refrigerated drinks, there is $1 off of 2 coupon and when you buy 4 at Wal-Mart for $1.25 each you will pay $3 and then text your receipt with the minute maid circled and the word minute maid in the caption to 811811
You will then get a $5 Wal-Mart egift card. You can do this 5x

So you paid $3 and got $5 back, then donate the beverage to a soup kitchen and take the tax write off........