tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940050171959782343.post3214111836716980386..comments2024-02-06T06:36:14.813-05:00Comments on Daily Essentials and Deals: "Big City" Coupon InsertsMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901812636193091749noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940050171959782343.post-51243519113779550382009-03-24T07:28:00.000-04:002009-03-24T07:28:00.000-04:00hmmm well yes I can see how that could seem like a...hmmm well yes I can see how that could seem like a lot of $$ for someone who doesn't use coupons.<BR/><BR/>I have used them for 1 year now and have been able to feed my family for just over $200./month I was paying almost $500. Now the thing is I have stocked 2 big pantrys and a freezer full while cutting the $$ that much...I used to have no stock when paying $500.<BR/><BR/>Do you use bread, butter, salad dressing, marinades, condiments, sugar, salad, sour cream, cereal, meat, veggies, yogurt, toilet paper, paper towels, deoderant, shampoo, soap, tissues, body wash, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes...I could seriously go on and on but you get the picture coupons arn't just for junk food...I even get overage a lot of times that pays for my milk...<BR/><BR/>coupons arn't for everyone, but they definately arn't just for junk food!!You can visit my "couponing" on my sidebar if you would like more info!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901812636193091749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940050171959782343.post-40068039046817080352009-03-23T22:21:00.000-04:002009-03-23T22:21:00.000-04:00I can't believe you are paying for coupons. How d...I can't believe you are paying for coupons. How do you know you'll actually use them on stuff your family really needs? It seems like a great way to eat a lot of junky food to me.<BR/>7 dollars seems like a lot of money for crappy food coupons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940050171959782343.post-65633607799379437972009-03-21T21:14:00.000-04:002009-03-21T21:14:00.000-04:00the chicago tribune is $1.99 if they scan it (CVS ...the chicago tribune is $1.99 if they scan it (CVS does, not sure on Walgreens) but it's $3.00 out of town at gas stations. still worth it imo but more!!!<BR/><BR/>glad this post helped!!<BR/><BR/>you're lucky if you can get it, you'll see a BIG diff.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901812636193091749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940050171959782343.post-3771306820887560432009-03-21T20:42:00.000-04:002009-03-21T20:42:00.000-04:00Grrr, I get the measly little inserts with only 8 ...Grrr, I get the measly little inserts with only 8 coupons! But, I did notice that the Walgreens that I shop at has the Chicago Tribune so I may check it out this week. I didn't even look at the price. Thanks for the great tip!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899081561673203205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940050171959782343.post-25232945507034817712009-03-20T23:43:00.000-04:002009-03-20T23:43:00.000-04:00I'm really thankful that I'm able to get the big c...I'm really thankful that I'm able to get the big city inserts (well...other than the fact that I have to live near the big city :-) ). I didn't realize there was such a big disparity in the coupons.<BR/><BR/>Great blog...we are similar :-).Corrie at "Cents"able Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156997868428556144noreply@blogger.com