Ain't Nobody Got Time for That

Clipping coupons can be a great option for saving money but like most things I feel that it's great in moderation.  Often times I find that the coupons are not necessarily for things I need - lots of processed foods, convenient foods, etc.  But once in a while there is a gem so I continue to clip.  I also think that the time it takes to view and clip coupons can be a waste so I'm always careful to only take a few minutes to view.  Because let's be real - ain't nobody got time for that.

Where do I find my coupons?

Nathan and I decided to purchase the Sunday paper.  Now that our lives are a bit more streamlined and my work is taking care of the children and doing chores around the home we have some more down time.  And when I say down time I mean the half hour between the older girls going to bed and Nilsa is needing to eat.  But still . . . there is something so sweet about the Sunday paper.  Sanne has started to read the comics too so it's hard to resist.

With the Sunday paper comes Smart Source and Red Plum.  On Sunday afternoon I quickly breeze both of these publications and take a look at the grocery store advertisements to see if there are any amazing deals - Dominick's had organic blueberries for 99 cents recently.  (Don't ask me where they are getting these blueberries . . . not exactly local but at this point I'm not asking questions.

I also receive an email weekly from Coupon Mom and will sometimes look at that if I have extra time.  Because I shop on Wednesdays at Mariano's when each coupon is matched up to $1 I really do save quite a bit on items I actually need.