still saving money!!

So, today was a productive day for me. I managed to organize myself and spend a little money doing it. I am ready for this school semester to be over and done with and I want to finish stress free, so purchasing a few school supplies at Walgreens (that I just knew I am going to need) is what I did. Now, for the good news... I save a few dollars, and I didn't use a coupon because I didn't have any for the things that I purchased but, if you remember a few post ago I did apply for the Walgreens/ cvs balance rewards card and guess who got a few item free and saves a whopping 4 bucks and change.

Coupon outing

So, I know I haven't updated on how it is going mastering the art of couponing, but that's because I haven't been doing much shopping. I will say that I did use my first coupon about 3 weeks ago and I saved a dollar on kitty litter at family dollar and it made my heart sore. Well, I am here today to tell you that I went shopping today and did not use coupons but still received some saving for signing up for the balance reward card at Walgreens that I can also use at Duane Read stores. I purchased my beloved Neutrogena triple moisture leave-in and my ors relaxer in normal strength, because my hair is now breaking from the different textures and I need to relax sooner than later.

If you are wondering I saved a whopping $2.50 on the 2 items (something is better than nothing) and I couldn't be any more proud of  myself. I carry all of the coupons in my wallet, well not all of them only the ones that I know I will buy and need in a few days. Today I purged my coupon envelope of the expired ones and added some new ones because while I was in Walgreens I picked up their coupon book and there were great saving in there to add to my collection. Taking this one shopping trip at a time!

Couponing?

I am serious about couponing now. I have admitted to myself that I love buying new things but recently my money has been going to hair products and I am fed up with how they eat up my money sooo, couponing it is. This could be fun and I also have a kitten so why pay full price for litter and cat food if I don't have to. I am adding that to my coupon list as well. Hair products, personal hygiene products, cat food and litter....goal is to save the money I don't spend on these items hell, I may be rich after I get the hang of couponing.