I recently went to a Southern Savers' coupon class to get some tips on how to save more on our grocery bill. I've been cutting coupons for years and trying to take advantage of weekly specials, but I wasn't saving as much as I'd like. I got lots of great tips and started trying to incorporate what I learned.
At CVS today, I saved over $11 on my purchase (thank you, ExtraCare Bucks!) and paid less than $5 for my items. Then at Bi-Lo, I was happy to note that with the Buy One Get One Free specials and my coupons, I was able to say 41% on my total purchase! We usually save 25-30% on our shopping bill.
Although I still have lots to learn in order to save more money, I am super-excited that I've been able to make small changes in our shopping habits. I'm certain these small changes will lead to bigger savings down the road.
