I ask Dennis this question so many times. Basically, even that extra $20 he wants us to use, to buy to put back is really hard to come up with; especially with the prices going up in everything!
I am really excited about what I've been learning this week. My niece has been doing this and I can't wait to start. It's using coupons, I used to think it would make me buy what I didn't want or need. But through this great site I've found it really explains how you can find the items you like and send for it or even down load that coupon and print it out! She even explains how you never buy anything at its original price, you wait for it to go on sale and than use manufacturer coupons plus any store coupons and you can get the items for under a dollar if not free!! Gotta be excited about this. My niece says it works she does it all the time. So please check this book by the Krazy Coupon Lady and get some great ideas and save. So I was thinking of the next step...if I could save on money for toiletries and shelf items then I would have a little extra to buy large amounts of meats when they are on sale. Generally don't find coupons on meats unless its processed or Tyson, something like that. Though, my niece did say she gets some great deals on hot dogs etc. But if we are not spending all our grocery budget on toiletries and cleaning supplies, than we can exhaust the rest of our budget on meat products. This all brings back the idea about making freezer meals. We have to have the ingredients in the house to put these meals together. My next goal is, the money I save from coupon saving is to buy a small freezer for our apartment. When I find meat go on sale I don't have to worry I don't have enough room in my freezer. I think this will be a big help. Let me know if you've tried either the freezer meals or coupon savings.
