Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Couponing for Necessary Items

Of course, we don't need packaged granola bars, cookies, cereal, carnation instant breakfast, pre-made soups, peanut butter, mayo, mustard, etc, etc... Couponing isn't only for processed foods & unnecessary things! I promise!

Here are some things everyone uses:


Toilet Paper
Paper towels Napkins Deodorant Razors Shaving Cream (of some sort) Soap Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Shampoo/Conditioner
Laundry Detergent
Dishwashing Liquid
Cleaning Sprays
Etc....

You can purchase these things for very very little. Most of these things (ok, not the paper products & laundry det.), I've bought for under $0.50. I can't stand the thought of buying these things for more, now! I will substitute something so that I can wait for a coupon, if at all possible.


Here's a picture of some necessary things that I bought today:
These were items I bought from Walgreens & CVS. I spent $1.94 for all of it. When I paid for it, not only did I use coupons, but I also used CVS "cash" or "Extra Care Bucks." I had $4.99 of it (so if I didn't have any CVS cash, it would have cost me $6.93).

After I bought the items, I received $3.80 in ECBucks to use on my next purchase.

So even though I buy cereal & granola bars & Oreo Cookies in bulk when there's a really good sale, those aren't the only things you can buy with coupons. You really can get things that you use on a day-to-day basis.

Happy Couponing!

-Rebecca

1 comment:

  1. Great message! After so many years, I'm still lagging way behind you! I'm trying to learn the "new" way and NOT clip my coupons till I do the matchups. It's hard to teach an "old dog" a new trick. I'm definitely envious of the above mentioned shopping trip. :) Blessings, Kim

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