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Monday, July 28, 2008

Crazy Coupon Freak, Part 5

Are you feeling the pinch? It seems that over the past few weeks there just hasn't been that many great sales - I haven't been very excited about shopping.

I came across a great tip that could really help keep people under their grocery budget. Leave your checkbook/debit/credit cards at home. Go to the bank and withdraw your grocery budget in cash. Enter the store armed with your cash, a calculator, your list, your coupons and your weekly menu. Buy only what you need.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

That forces you stick to your budget for sure! One thing that works for me, is to splurge in the grocery store on good deli meat, a ready made dinner, or really unhealthy frozen fried appetizers. That way, when I hit a "I don't want to cook dinner...let's please go out" stage, I can grab one of those treats instead. It's easier for me to just say no to McDonald's when there is a fridge full of yummy sandwich fixings at home.

Aunt Julie said...

Congrats on winning SmoochieFrog's Pop'rs Giveaway! We know you've tried 2 flavors--please let Uncle Lynn and me know how you like the rest--could there be more "singing carrots" in your future? :)

Claremont First Ward said...

I love the idea, but how much extra time does this take you?

Nicole said...

That a really good idea, but man saving money is never easy is it. So how's the free stuff you've been winning from the veggie mom?

Nonnas News said...

That sounds like a good idea! I always end up bying more than what is on my list! Thanks for the tip!

Jenn C said...

We have been getting our grocery budget, along with several other budget items, out in cash for about 1 1/2 years now, and it has really helped us stay within the budget. It's still not perfect, but it's better!

Carry Grace said...

I have been doing this and it really does make a difference.

~B. said...

Ooooh, that is a great idea. Talk about being strict with yourself...hmmmm...I might have to try this one. :) Thanks!

(By the way, hello! I'm new to the SITS blogs...and am working my way around.)

Insane Mama said...

I always do this, otherwise I just get too much!

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