Why have I never been a couponer before???

OK...this is so random but I am so pumped! I recently discovered the world of couponing, and I am getting good at it! We have decreased our weekly food budget by 33% and I am saving more like 50%. And I am learning the ropes at CVS and Rite Aid, and occassionally Walgreens.

Who knew I could walk away with bags of stuff for next to nothing??!?!?!?! Here is my trip tonight at RiteAid.

If you can't see it well (phone pic...had to brag to my sister!) I bought:

1 Frosted Flakes, 1 Fruit Loops, and 1 Apple Jacks

1 Pop tarts and 1 Rice Krispy Treat snacks

3 Nivea lip gloss

6 tubes of crest

4 pack of razors

2 toothbrushes

1 infusium shampoo

All for the low low price of $12 out of my pocket. And, it gets better. Rite Aid gave me $13.50 in Up Rewards to spend on my next visit. So, next week when I go in, my first $13.50 in purchases is on them!

I did the same thing at CVS on Sunday...but no picture. Just as great of deals. Why do I need 6 tubes of crest? I don't. But when Rite Aid PAYS me $0.75 per tube to walk off with them, I'll take them!

OK...alll done. Happy Dance!