Sunday!

Today was a glorious day of "non"rest and I am full of gratitude for all the blessings bestowed on me and my family. First of all, thank God for my intelligence...and my ever increasing good health! It has been over 60 days since I have eaten the no-nos for me. Sugar, flour, and wheat products. I am grateful. I spent a little time with the coupons today, well more than a little time! However, I did buy everything that we need for this week, and i saved about 50% doing it! I ran to my favorite market, Penn Dutch, where they have the savings of $5.00 off when you sepend $100.00. But, I did not need to spend $100.00 this week , so I didn't! We really got some yummies this week, though. There's a fresh pineapple, and star fruit, plus Lauren's favorite tangerines. I do regret not getting more of the starfruit, but I wanted to give it a try first. I think this week, we'll have to have a hot dog night - things are getting pretty tight! Everytime i read the Miami herald, there is always a piece on shopping smart and saving money, and this weekend was no exception. I read a piece about knowing how to buy produce. The story said that the average American family throws away quite a bit of fresh produce. I am not shocked by this!!!! Really, you have to plan before you do it, and only get what you need. Good price on milk this week - Walgreens had it for $3.69 per gallon, and Winn dixie is 4.49 per gallon. This running to multiple stores can be tiring, but I am proud that I am using my head, and getting less screwed by the stores. It takes work, but it is worth it.