Think coupons are a waste of time?

For the next few days we are going to be talking about couponing for groceries. Please post any questions you may have.

If I had a dollar for every time I heard, "I don't have time to do coupons" or "you don't really save enough to make it worth while" I'd be a wealthy lady.

Here are two of my recent grocery shopping trips for you to decide if coupons are worth it!

Deal #1

I paid 11.61 for this (including tax)

The Products~

Nature's own white wheat bread

Propel Water (qty 2)

worchestshire sauce

mustard

zatarain rice (qty 4)

borden cheese slices

corn meal

ranch dressing

A-1 steak sauce (qty 2)

5 lb. bag of sugar

my savings~28.04

Funny Story~ while I was checking out I noticed the lady behind me rolling her eyes when I told the cashier I had some coupons. My order totaled 39.65. I handed the cashier my coupons and when she was finished my total was $11.61. I kindly turned to smile at the woman behind me whose mouth was hanging open now and she said "how did you do that?"  Coupons!

Deal #2

I paid 24.66 for this (including tax)

The Products~most are organic or natural
6pk Ramen noodles
1 gallon milk
Honest Tea (qty. 7)
8oz block cheese (qty. 2)
3pk Horizon milk (qty. 2)
Garden of Eatin tortilla chips
Balance Bar (qty. 6)
kettle chips (qty. 2)
12pk glow bracelets (qty 2) these are for fun
18pk eggs
crystal light lemonade
all detergent 32 load (qty. 2)
bananas (qty. 4)
hunt tomato sauce (qty 3)
rotel tomatoes (qty. 6)
~my savings 51.04