New to the Couponing "Game"

I have always been conscious of the way I spend money, but it wasn't until recently that I really started to enjoy saving money. After reading blog posts from other money saving bloggers, I was really amazed at the savings I was missing out on. Freebies, printables, magazine coupons, in-store flyers... they never caught my eye before. I learned all the jargon. Peelies, blinkies, SCR's, etc. After about two days of reading blogs about saving money, combining coupons, and how to get great coupons, I decided that I could be like the thrifty girls I've seen all over the web.

Now, I find myself clipping coupons from newspapers, magazines, printing coupons, and browsing sales ads. I had to replace my flimsy paper coupon organizer with a study plastic desk file. I clip, and clip, and clip some more. I clip coupons i might not even use, just in case the deal is too good to pass up (or FREE!). And since my adventure in coupon began, I have saved so much money. IT has become a kind of game. The most exciting thing is that I've trimmed my grocery budget nearly in half! Woohoo!

It's a lot of work, but it's worth it. Being a stay-at-home mom means I have a little time to spend on the up keep and research involved in couponing. It also helps to know some reliable resources to go to to make it easier. There are so many people out there blogging about their savings that it's hard to keep up with all the names, but moneysavingmom.com was a true inspiration to me.

I plan to share with you the things I learn, the deals I find, and the ways I use my creativity to make the most of my money and resources. In this economy, it's important to shop smart.

I'm new to blogging as well, so I'm going to try to make posts 2-3 times a week and see how that goes.