It is time to make a list of what is on sale your stores this week that coincide with your stockpile list or coupons you have clipped.
I use one piece of paper to start I open an ad write the name of the store on top and all the good deals under then I move on to the next. When I am done I look at my paper, if a store only has one good sale I have to determine if it is a good enough sale to make a trip to that store. I am fortunate...I pass every store on my daily driving routine making it pretty simple to do a drop in for 1 item if it is worth it.
NOTE: this is a quick process, write fast, scribble if you must - you should be able to blow through this initial list in less than 30 minutes while sipping your sunday morning beverage...
Once I see all the sales, I match them up with my grocery list for the week, my stockpile coupons and I make new smaller lists. One for each store, paperclip them together with the coupons and off to the store I go...
NOTE: this step I take a little more time on, I write neatly so I can see what I need, I note the coupons next to the item so I don't forget etc. I use small pieces of paper or sticky notes that are easy to manage in the stores...
What about the cash in the envelope?
Here is what I do.
NOTE: this step I take a little more time on, I write neatly so I can see what I need, I note the coupons next to the item so I don't forget etc. I use small pieces of paper or sticky notes that are easy to manage in the stores...
What about the cash in the envelope?
Here is what I do.
If I am combining some stockpile with a regular trip to the grocery store, I total the amount I will spend on the stockpile items and pull that cash from the envelope and clip it to my coupons. If you are going to pay mostly by card, just clip your stockpile cash with the coupons and when you get your total hand the cashier your cash first then finish the transaction on your card. They don't mind...people pay with multiple forms of payment all the time...This may help you see what you spend on groceries vs. stockpile too since your receipt will be broken down in cash and credit!
So, if I am NOT combining a trip with a regular trip say I am going to Walgreens for all stockpile items...I will clip my cash from my envelope with my coupons and my list and head off to the store. I always clip a couple extra dollars in case I do my math wrong!
When you get home, drop your receipts in your stockpile envelope with your change so later when you have time you can tally your savings.
You are ready to shop, to save and to stock up on those head items now...But wait there is more....
So, if I am NOT combining a trip with a regular trip say I am going to Walgreens for all stockpile items...I will clip my cash from my envelope with my coupons and my list and head off to the store. I always clip a couple extra dollars in case I do my math wrong!
When you get home, drop your receipts in your stockpile envelope with your change so later when you have time you can tally your savings.
You are ready to shop, to save and to stock up on those head items now...But wait there is more....
See you tomorrow for some helpful tips....
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2 comments:
My goodness, Terra. You are an expert at this!
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I am loving these posts! I would also add that if it is not something you need right away wait for it to go on sale then use your coupon.. (not sure if you were going to mention that later or not). Most things go on sale every 6-12 weeks in my area.
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