New Focus

I have been doing couponing now for about 6 months. I have been getting some great deals. All my friends are impressed. The cashiers are impressed. Even some other customers in line have been impressed. But, my grocery bill has not been shrinking. So I have been reevaluating my technique. I buy one paper, I cut out the coupons. I save the coupons and wait for the sale match up. Then I go and buy one, maybe two of the item at an extremely discounted price. Good, right? Well, what happens when I need that item again? I go out and buy it at the regular price or I may have a coupon, but I don't buy it on sale. So, I decided what I really need to do is stock up. I need to buy several of one thing while they are at the lowest price, so that I don't have to buy them again before they go on sale again.  My goal is to shrink my grocery bill to $50 a week for my family of five. I am not going to solely focus on the store match ups and deals on the blog. There are so many other really good blogs out there that can help you as coupon. My focus of this blog is to share my journey as I strive to take care of my family with limited means. Many of you are beginners like I am and I invite you to join me in my journey. We can encourage each other on and learn together.