help!

ksmclean1 · 08-20-2009, 07:10 AM

Hi there,
Would love to have someone to walk me through (be a mentor) how to really start saving some money. I have unsuccessfully tried so many ways to stay organized and save money at least for groceries. I really need to be able to save money- not just buy things b/c I have coupons, etc... and call that saving money. Do you know what I mean?

I am very excited to get started.

Thanks,
Stacey

skynyrdchick · 08-20-2009, 11:05 AM

I know exactly what you mean! I would love some help as well...

momof2peas · 08-20-2009, 11:12 AM

i would be happy to help anytime you have questions! please, send me a pm and will do what i can!

mrsamyowen · 08-20-2009, 11:20 AM

Well I would consider myself pretty organized. I am a WAHM and I would say that I spend at least 5 hours a week getting organized. I would consider myself a little obsessed and I realize that not too many people have the time that I have.

Since the coupons come on Sundays I usually work on things on Sunday nights (haven't been doing it lately, but will when school starts back up). I usually sort my coupons (once cut) into piles. Ones that are expired, ones I'm keeping and ones I'm trading. I have a pouch in the back of my coupon binder for the ones that I'm keeping (even though they aren't always filed in my binder).

This is also the time I print my printable coupons and cut them.

Once my coupons are under control, I usually head right to the sales ads for the week with my sharpie. I sit down and see what I'll need from each store.

After that I usually head over to the computer and list my "haves" to VIckys and start trading.

I can tell you that we NEVER eat out without a coupon, I never buy ANYTHING full price, I always shop clearance and store for later. I shop at thrift stores on a regular basis and I try to get extra sets of coupons from my mom and a couple of other friends.

My kids have clothes for the next couple of years stored away in the attic. If I see something that my oldest son can wear in 2 years and it's an awesome price, I'll buy it, bring it home and store it in the appropriate size bin in the attic.

I buy the Kids Stuff Coupon books that are sold through my son's school and I buy the Entertainment books for my area. These are a huge investment but worth it for my family.

If I can be someone's mentor, please let me know. Perhaps I can answer some questions via email.

08-20-2009, 07:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
ksmclean1 has no status. Deal Rookie Coupoints: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 29 $aved!: 0 Helped 1 People $ave	help! Hi there, Would love to have someone to walk me through (be a mentor) how to really start saving some money. I have unsuccessfully tried so many ways to stay organized and save money at least for groceries. I really need to be able to save money- not just buy things b/c I have coupons, etc... and call that saving money. Do you know what I mean? I am very excited to get started. Thanks, Stacey

08-20-2009, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
momof2peas is ready to hibernate for the winter! VickysDeals Addict 5K Coupoints: (77) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: where I always am! Posts: 5,358 $aved!: 211 Helped 282 People $ave	i would be happy to help anytime you have questions! please, send me a pm and will do what i can!
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08-20-2009, 11:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
mrsamyowen is grateful. VickysDeals Addict 2K Coupoints: (101) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I live in PA! Posts: 2,361 $aved!: 171 Helped 161 People $ave View My Homepage	Well I would consider myself pretty organized. I am a WAHM and I would say that I spend at least 5 hours a week getting organized. I would consider myself a little obsessed and I realize that not too many people have the time that I have. Since the coupons come on Sundays I usually work on things on Sunday nights (haven't been doing it lately, but will when school starts back up). I usually sort my coupons (once cut) into piles. Ones that are expired, ones I'm keeping and ones I'm trading. I have a pouch in the back of my coupon binder for the ones that I'm keeping (even though they aren't always filed in my binder). This is also the time I print my printable coupons and cut them. Once my coupons are under control, I usually head right to the sales ads for the week with my sharpie. I sit down and see what I'll need from each store. After that I usually head over to the computer and list my "haves" to VIckys and start trading. I can tell you that we NEVER eat out without a coupon, I never buy ANYTHING full price, I always shop clearance and store for later. I shop at thrift stores on a regular basis and I try to get extra sets of coupons from my mom and a couple of other friends. My kids have clothes for the next couple of years stored away in the attic. If I see something that my oldest son can wear in 2 years and it's an awesome price, I'll buy it, bring it home and store it in the appropriate size bin in the attic. I buy the Kids Stuff Coupon books that are sold through my son's school and I buy the Entertainment books for my area. These are a huge investment but worth it for my family. If I can be someone's mentor, please let me know. Perhaps I can answer some questions via email.
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08-20-2009, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
skynyrdchick is enjoying the quiet this morning! 100 Post Club Member Coupoints: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 114 $aved!: 0 Helped 61 People $ave	I know exactly what you mean! I would love some help as well...