tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475663688992977828.post5009674167645375753..comments2023-08-12T03:29:30.103-07:00Comments on Carey's Farmhouse Kitchen: Extreme Couponing 101Carey's Farmhouse Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09523235322790336604noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2475663688992977828.post-9622848064988501302011-05-28T12:24:44.653-07:002011-05-28T12:24:44.653-07:00Carey, we too have been tightening our belts so to...Carey, we too have been tightening our belts so to speak for a while. We are fortunate to have jobs, but the cost of living is going up WAY faster than salaries. About a year ago, I figured out how to trim my grocery budget by $100 a month. Now that may not sound like much compared to extreme couponing, but it covers a couple small bills. I plan my menus according to what's on sale at Krogers. I also use the store shopper card, and load all the online coupons I can so they automatically deduct at check out. I have a lot of issues with a lot of the coupons out there. One being they make you buy 2 of something to save. Now I'm seeing that you must by milk AND cereal to get the coupon discount. I'm seeing that with other food combo items as well. Not to mention, most of the coupons are for junk type foods. I'm also saving by cooking bigger batches and freezing. It not only saves money, but time as well. <br />I am definitely not brand loyal (well except for Gain & Downy) We quickly got used to using shampoo, razors, etc. that were on sale. <br /><br />I also do my shopping at Krogers so that I can get a discount on gas. We get even more savings with prescriptions and gift card purchases. Last time I filled up I saved .40 per gallon. Can't beat that with a stick!<br />You can use up to a $1 off per gallon, per fill up.<br /><br />BTW.. many are having issues with leaving comments. Do you happen to use Gmail? I've noticed those having issues use Gmail for their blog sign in.Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819254988051322026noreply@blogger.com