I Am Not A Couponer But I Use Coupons And More

[First let me apologize for the lateness of my post. I want to post 2-3 times a week but this month is crazy. My youngest son, Jon is getting married October 24, 2015 and it has been a busy time. I can't wait to blog about the wedding.]

I know we have all seen Extreme Couponers on TLC. I am NOT a couponer but I do use coupons. I collected and used coupons in the 1980's. The coupons then had a very long duration, unlike today where their use time is about a month or a little longer. I no longer depend on newspaper inserts for coupons. The most popular inserts in newspapers are Smart Source, Red Plum, and P and G. Newspapers are becoming obsolete, however I sometimes buy the local paper and it sometimes has the popular inserts. I no  longer buy a newspaper just for the coupons. 

One option are coupons that appear on a product. Some of the coupons are ... redeem now or on your next purchase. I usually always use these coupons because they are items that I already buy. 

My new favorite coupons are those obtained from the computer. You can go to the Wal-Mart website and download many Manufactures coupons. Some are just for Wal-Mart but most are for any store. There are many websites that provide coupons and you clip what you need. 

I use coupons for only the items I use on a regular basis. You must resist buying an item just because you have a coupon. I keep track of how much I save using coupons by keeping/ or recording the amount saved. If you don't believe there is a recession, just go to the grocery store. 

My youngest son had a beautiful Baptismal ceremony and Mass at Immaculate Conception today. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and became a Catholic. I am so proud of the man he has become.

On a last note, I have had a difficult night. I was sweeping the dinning room floor when my favorite broom's handle broke in half -  I grabbed the scissors and some Duct tape and pulled out the amount of tape I needed - I grabbed the scissors (Fiskars) to cut the tape and they fell apart - broke in half. Are there any quality products left? I now need a new broom and a new pair of scissors. 

Let me know how you use coupons. I currently have saved about $15.00 this month using coupons. Just saving money using coupons and savings from stores to off set high prices. Share any ideas you have for saving money. Have a lovely Autumn day, Tina