The Man and I headed off to our local Publix to purchase some goodies for our 9 y.o.'s birthday festivities. We stood in line behind a woman who was an Extreme Couponer. Her total bill equaled $33 and change. Her savings were over $84. Wow!
I was grateful for the $1 coupon she gave me for the sparkling grape juice we were purchasing. And I felt wholly inadequate. She told us all about which stores accept competitors' coupons and who doubles coupons. I had no idea.
So here's the question? Do you? If so, why?
I have excuses as to why I don't coupon like I use to. Let me clarify, I have NEVER couponed like that. I don't extreme coupon because we eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. I shop at Costco and buy in bulk. I am lazy. Yep, that's the truth. It is work. The other thing I try really hard not to do if tie up my pantry with lots of processed foods. This women had boxes of pre-packaged food and lots of sodas and juices. Those items are treats in our house.
Like I said excuses for my laziness, I know, but I do feel justified in the food choices I make for my family.
I asked her what she did with the savings? She didn't do anything with the savings per se. She went on about how she sends some of the food to her daughter in college and she contributes to her 401k at work. She said the savings help her put gas in the car. That I can truly appreciate.
I am thinking about something I read recently how women justify savings when they buy something whereas men feel the real savings would be in not buying it. It reminded me of my niece who posted on FB this morning that she saved $$ at Victoria's Secret. She was happy. I know how great it feels to get a good deal but the reality is that not spending is the best savings.
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