Ten for ten dollars is my new jam! But free is even better. These are some of my new mottos.
The monthly challenge started out slow. I made it the first two weeks with only a few coupons, totaling about $30 in savings.
I managed to step my game up by using couponing apps like SnipSnap (good for non groceries items) and KrazyCouponLady (good for telling you what items are on sale at every store).
I could average savings from 20-30+% per shopping trip if I planned well and focused on building my weekly menu around sale items. This could be exciting at times when a new item I had never tried was on sale (I’m making pickled radishes! Radish bundles were 2 for $1), but mostly it was work.
Mailer coupons were the best! $10 off when spending $20 or free milk, eggs, chips, or bottled water were all easy to come by.
Acts of service was the other part of the challenge this month. I agreeded to help Ms. Coco teach a class at work. This made me a bit nervous since it’s been a while since I taught anything.
While Ms. Coco seems to have missed out on the deals this month she has been very good about acts of service!
She has helped landscape the entire front of the house. We have shoveled mulch for hours and have found ourselves covered head to toe in dirt most weekends.
After all the landscaping Ms. Coco still agrees to walk on my back even after a long day of shoveling. This might sound a bit weird, but for me, it’s the best massage I’ve ever had. Something about her perfect weight and feet kneading my back muscles! It’s the best!
Looks like next month will be roommate month. This should be fun!
We have three months without any challenges any suggestions on what we should do next?
Ms.Coco & The Gentleman Farmer 