It seems there is a big debate in frugal circles about coupon use. Food coupons tend to be for convenience/ junk food that is low in nutrition. There is seldom coupons for staples. Personally I'm a big fan of coupons. I use coupons mainly for personal care items, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, etc. Using coupons these items can be found for free or very very cheap. Especially if combined with rebates from drug stores. Drug stores offer items for free without using coupons every month. My rebates have ranged from a total of $5 for a month to $45 for a month. My family is well stocked in deodorant, body wash, shave cream, razors, tooth brushes and tooth paste. Today we picked up imodium ad ex chews free after rebate normally $5.99, mylanta free after rebate normally $4.99, colgate free after rebate normally $2.49.
I use coupons frequently for animal food. Occasionally they have free coupons for food, today we got a free can of mighty dog. Last week we got a can of wet cat food. Today i also bought beggin strips for $2.69 and got a bag of carvers treats normally $2.79 for free.
I do use food coupons to stock my pantry for an emergency. Ready made meals might not be my idea of good home cooking but in a pinch, it would work. My husband could even feed himself something besides top ramen! We also use coupons for treats we wouldn't normally buy. We like fruit gushers, but we don't buy them on a regular basis. However when they are on sale for $1 a box, and i have a coupon for $1 off two we'll indulge. Today we picked up 2 mint musketers bars for .70 using a buy one get on free coupon. Ice breakers 2 for $1.19 with a buy one get one free coupon, and russel stover private reserve chocolate 2 for $2.50 with a buy one get one free coupon. The candy would make great stocking stuffers!
Coupon savings $7.77
Rebate savings $13.47
Being frugal is fun!
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