A New Endeavor

Well, I am officially trying to become an extreme couponer.  I have made this my first step on my quest to become a "Super MOM". 
Now, I realize that some may wonder what this has to do with being a better mother.  I believe that anything you can do to better your life, even if it is something like saving money, contributes to the overall success of the family.  I have been doing this for about 2 months.  The first month I spent $200 less than the one previous.  Last month I took off another $150.  I am hoping to reach the point where I spend no more than $80 per week on groceries, beauty supplies or anyhting else that comes from a grocery store or pharmacy (except for prescriptions of course).  Something that has been really interesting to me is that I already can tell a huge difference in our shopping habits. No more spur of the moment trips to run out for something we are out of.   I am shopping at 5 different stores.  I shop at Kroger, Publix, Walgreens, CVS and Target.  Generally I go to CVS, Walgreens and Kroger on Sunday.  Publix is usually on Thursday and Target I go to when I will be heading that direction or I will send my husband.  After all, what good would it be to save money on groceries etc. if I am just going to start using more gas?  Although I am spending quite a bit less money it seems as though I do not run out of things like I did before.  So far I have found lots of bargains so good that it was worth stocking up on months worth of items at a time.  Things like cereal, pasta and spaghetti sauce.   Also lots of free toothpaste, soap, bodywash, deodorant and razors.  I've also been able to get things that we almost never bought because they cost so much.  I usually take one of my children with me and they love to help find what's on "The List" to purchase that day.  They also love the individual attention they recieve.  I want to see just how big a difference this couponing can make. 
That's all for now.  I'll keep you updated!

Blessings,

Amanda