Do you remember these?

I was doing a little decluttering today and I found these with a ton of change in a box of junk.  I just wanted to share. 

January's Grocery Budget

I have saved a total of $268.58 since January  1, 2012. Tracker available at http://www.groceryalerts.ca/coupontracker/

So I have now tracked our grocery and takeout dinners for the full month of January.  Our total spent for January is $445.13.  It seems  high I would like it to be less for February but considering takeout is included I don't think its all bad.  I have learned a few things about sticking to a budget. (1) Make a list of what you need and stay diciplined.  (2) Keep a little extra for things you may forget. (3) Always check your sales and match ups before you go shopping.  (4) Don't leave your coupon binder in your shopping cart and drive away. (5) Save a little bit for those hard to resist greats sales with coupons. I have so much more to learn but couponing is helping set my goals for our budget and Im having fun doing it. Did anyone else track their savings and spending in January?

2 weeks smoke free!

Well its the end of January time record my savings.  2 weeks today smoke free and I find its going pretty well.  Total savings before a little help was $82.00.  Had some freebies which was great ended up spending $12.66 on the nicorette.  Not to bad considering the price of a pack of cigarettes.  I think being frugual may acually help me beat this.  Total savings for January is $69.34.

Im using the groceryalerts coupon tracker!

I have saved a total of $259.72 since January 1, 2012. Tracker available at http://www.groceryalerts.ca/coupontracker/
I have been using groceryalerts coupon tracker to track my coupon savings since the beginning of January. I 'm am finding it very handy.  It really is helping me track my spending. I have never tracked for a whole year what we spend and save but I have become very curious since I have heard people saving thousand of dollars a year using coupons.  If you really want to track your coupon saving and need a little help give it a try!
As of today our total grocery and take out for the month of January is $421.38.  This may seem alot or not to some but for us I know it is less than what it was last year at this time.

Coupon Gal

My Rexall deals Jan 28/ 2012

I always like to check and see what kind of instore deals Rexall is having even if the advertised flyers don't really have anything Im interested in. I found some Hearty Thai Noodles on sale for $.27 each.  A pouch of cranberry snack for $1.27. Johnsons natural baby wash on sale for $3.99 and with my $2.00 off coupon $1.99. Jergens overnight lotion with bonus on sale for $3.99 and I had a coupon for $1.50 off.  The best deal was the Nice and Easy hair colour on for $4.47 each.  I was a little concerned that the product was old but the the sales lady said it was a promotion that came in at Christmas and because it has the bonus Root touch Up it doesnt fit on their shelves.  Ok LOL I had a coupon for $5.00 off when you buy 2 Nice & Easy hair products. In the end my bill came to $11.68 no to bad.

No Frills Jan 27/2012

I went to No frills yesterday I wanted to get the Oral B toothbrushes that have been on sale for the last few weeks but they never seem to have them in.  I will try again during the week and maybe I can score some free toothbrushes. I did pick up the deodarant which was on sale for $1.88 and when using the PG brandsaver coupons ($1.00 off) I was able to get them for $.88 each. The Nutigrain Bars are on sale for $1.99 and with a $1.00 off coupon on 1 box and another $.75 on the other box it was a nice savings.  15 pack of water on sale for a dollar, I always hate having to correct the cashier so I try to do so as friendly as possible her till scanned it at $1.99 and I didn't realize until I got in the car,  Needless to say I did go back in and she was very good with the error and refunded my entire water purchase.  Deposit and all $3.64 (scaning code of practise).  My entire bill came to $5.79. Just a few items at great prices.