Coupon Obsession

So as many of you know, I have taken a liking to coupons. I know that many people think that it is something that the elderly are obsessed over. I can't help that I love saving money!! My all time lowest of lows is when I was able to get 2 weeks worth of groceries for $90. That would mean that Josh and I could eat for $45 a week. That's crazy to me!! Since we have became vegetarians we haven't quite got that low yet. Fresh veggies and fruits are a little more expensive, but so much better for you! We went shopping tonight and I thought I would clue you guys in on our little "date" night. It isn't the most romantic, but it's cheap and we're together while we do it.

In the first picture you'll see Josh using a scanner. Recently, I have been selected to be on the National Consumer Panel (NCP) It's a little time consuming, but I really like the fact that they reward you for contributing and it's nice to know that my opinions matter. I'm just starting, but it's not that bad.

It all starts on Sunday when my neighbor and I have a Couponfest (we cut coupons and gossip). Then I sit down then the sales ads and price check where everything is the cheapest. Finally, I make a list of where I need to go and what I need to buy. Tonight we just went to CVS (my all time fave) and Kroger. Tomorrow I'll go to Walmart and Publix.

My total for Kroger, which is all of my food groceries for the next two weeks, is $107. That means for one week Josh and I can eat for about $54. My goal is to get back down to about $40 a week. I'll post in two weeks to see if I made it or not.