Couponing

Another aspect of adulting is being wise with money. One of the ways I do this is by couponing.

Disclaimer: I'm not an extreme couponer that spends hours in preparation and then hours at the grocery store with numerous carts of groceries. I don't have time for all of that nor do I have a large household.

I prefer smaller trips for a few items as to not overwhelm myself, the cashier, and customers in line behind me.

Here are a couple examples:

This was a small trip to Publix.

Covergirl is on clearance at Publix for $2.44 each and I had 2 coupons for $3 off. I made $1.12 which was added toward the Dawn. 

Dawn was on sale for $1.19 and then I had a $0.25 coupon. The new total for Dawn was $0.94. 

My total for all 3 items was -$0.18 which was given to me in the form of a gift card. 

Once I got home, I was able to claim the Covergirls on Checkout51 rebate app which was $1 per Covergirl item. 

Now I've been paid $2.18 and paid NOTHING out of pocket up front!

 Here is another example, this time at Walgreens.

Crest Pro-Health mouthwash was on sale for $6 for 2 bottles. In addition, Walgreens was giving $4 in Register Rewards which can be used the next shopping trip to Walgreens (there is an expiration). 

I used 2 coupons that were $2 off 1 bottle of Crest Pro-Health mouthwash. That brings my total to $4 for 2 bottles (+ tax).

When I paid $4 plus tax, the register prints out a slip showing the $4 Register Rewards.

I went to get the toothbrushes which were on sale for $6.99. I used the $4 Register Rewards to bring my total to $2.99. 

Now I also had a $1 coupon off a 2-pack of Oral-B toothbrushes. My grand total was $1.99 + tax. 

For 2 bottles of mouthwash and 2 toothbrushes, I spent $5.99 plus tax. That is a savings of over $10. 

It is easy to see why couponing is such a money saver. The $ stretches farther which gives you more items!

For more information on how to coupon, visit my friend, Kati at truecouponing.com or get connected with her on social media (links on her website).