So, couponing is great, and a good way to save money, and it's not as difficult as I thought it would be once I got all set up and running. However, I've run into a problem. I want to be a mega saver, so I've been buying only what is on sale and what I have coupons for. Unfortunately, I've also found myself buying things that are on sale and I have a coupon for- that I don't really need. I spent WAY more than my allotted grocery budget a couple of weeks ago, stocking up on things like toothpaste and English muffins. Now, toothpaste was on sale B1G1, and I had a $1 off coupon for each that I paid for, so it was almost free, and the English muffins were on sale 10 for $10, so clearly, I got a great deal. But it's no longer a great deal when stocking up on those "great deals" causes you to overdraw your checking account. $148 in overdraft fees later, not only did I NOT come out ahead, but I came out WAY behind.
Moderation. This is something I struggle with all the time. Moderation. I have to find the happy middle on this couponing thing. Hmmm.
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