tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post2415350716651955129..comments2024-02-27T07:04:58.124-05:00Comments on The Sharp Scissors Lady: 2009 Tracked SpendingLaura Webberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01164809658415173534noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-63868039837840384532010-01-11T20:08:34.146-05:002010-01-11T20:08:34.146-05:00How are you able to spend so little each month and...How are you able to spend so little each month and still get produce, meat, dairy, etc?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-90241696608248777642010-01-10T17:42:17.221-05:002010-01-10T17:42:17.221-05:00Different seasons offer different deals. If you p...Different seasons offer different deals. If you pay attention all year long, you'll save all year long.<br /><br />Best Deals:<br /><br />Spring: cleaning supplies, dental hygiene.<br /><br />Summer: BBQ supplies, condiments, paper products<br /><br />Autumn: Canned goods, soup making supplies<br /><br />Winter: baking suppliesLaura Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164809658415173534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-478806991967507482010-01-10T08:39:14.326-05:002010-01-10T08:39:14.326-05:00As for me. I am new to the whole coupon thing. Wha...As for me. I am new to the whole coupon thing. What months do you feel "typically" have better coupon deals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-82853547061669147572010-01-09T13:52:58.797-05:002010-01-09T13:52:58.797-05:00Hi Dawn, I just posted for you!Hi Dawn, I just posted for you!Laura Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164809658415173534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-57262902442076034182010-01-09T13:19:32.709-05:002010-01-09T13:19:32.709-05:00Laura:
How do you calculate how much you are savi...Laura:<br /><br />How do you calculate how much you are saving? For instance, Meijer has three rows up at the top that list your savings, are you counting the grand total that the receipt says? Because in that seems to be savings from the sales they had that week. Want to try to start tracking mine as well but wanting to use a method that is accurate.<br /><br />Thanks in advance, Dawn GatlinDawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-85600358934334236572010-01-09T09:02:29.167-05:002010-01-09T09:02:29.167-05:00Ashley,
By my best 'guess-timation,' I bet...Ashley,<br />By my best 'guess-timation,' I bet that $10,000 was simply stuff to give to someone else. <br /><br />I also keep a lot of extra's of the items that we keep most frequently use (my stockpile) and I have plenty to last my family for the times between sales! (And to share with family and friends.)<br /><br />Most of my heavy saving was in the early months of the year- where I was shopping way too much just to get the rush that comes with saving a lot of money! <br /><br />The second half of the year, I saved a lot less, but I am much happier with how/why I shop!<br /><br />Carrie,<br />Like you, I don't want to be a cheapskate, but I know that with the 'skills' that I have now, I can spend (or choose not to spend) much more wisely! <br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Laura Webberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164809658415173534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-55679850396762263212010-01-09T08:28:48.690-05:002010-01-09T08:28:48.690-05:00Hi Laura - I'm encouraged to see how much *les...Hi Laura - I'm encouraged to see how much *less* you could spend when you put your mind to it. I spent $100/wk last year, but we have *so much* food! I am sure I could do better. I'm trying for $50/wk in January, and after that experiment I'll likely adjust the budget to somewhere between 50 and 100. I am getting better at spending less time in stores, too.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08078458400286469179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7863110865991625393.post-89276436606926321142010-01-09T02:09:39.607-05:002010-01-09T02:09:39.607-05:00I have to ask...
1. If you didn't use coupons...I have to ask...<br /><br />1. If you didn't use coupons, do you think you would have spent $19K on all of these things? I find I can save a lot if I buy things I don't need. I'm not at the point where I am donating....which comes to my second question...<br /><br />2. How much do you think, of 19K, you have donated?ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523359682770524941noreply@blogger.com