Shopping success!

Ok, so I planned carefully, made a list and went on my way to the grocery store this morning... coupons in hand.

When everything was said and done, my bill was $101.58. I saved $43.34 between sales, discounts and coupons and I also walked out with a free shopping tote.

Not too bad for my first attempt, with a very limited coupon supply... dontcha think?

That's all. Just be proud of me.

My most recent mission in life...

Today I had a budget freak-out day. I don't know why, but I have these episodes from time to time... probably I have them because I'm human. You all know what I'm talking about, those moments where I don't feel like we'll ever get ahead in life. Between student loan payments, car payments, etc., etc., it seems as though our money just disappears into the mist every month.

So I spent my morning devising a new, updated, improved spreadsheet to tally our income and bills, and this evening, I've been doing some online searching for those coupon sites that promise to help you save hundreds of dollars a year at the grocery store. I'm not buying into it, not sold on those "promises," but I signed up for a free membership to a site where I found some coupons I'll actually USE.

So, world, I'd like you to meet the new, slightly more budget-conscience Christina. At least for a week or two... OH, and that leaves me with a Question Of The Day... er... week? However long it takes for some responses to trickle in! :o)

QOTD: What is(are) YOUR favorite money-saving trick(s)?