Good news!

Miami Herald was looking for people to write about how they save money clipping coupons. I was happy to share my thoughts on this topic! Maybe I'll be in the paper!
"I have been clipping coupons for about 2 months now, and it has really made a difference in my grcery budget. Just last week, I bought $60.00 worth of merchandise at Walgreens for $24.00! I signed up for the grocery game, and coupon mom. The lists are valuable to me, and help me save time before I shop. I also subscribe to newsletters on line for free samples and coupons. Another way I find out about deals is reading blogs of other people who have been saving money. Everyones shares ideas! www.Moneysavingmom.com is a good one that I like. That's how I found out about the Walgreens $5.00 coupon which was one day only last week. I printed it on my home computer. Also, it is important to read ads that come in the mail for area supermarkets. Publix had one for $5.00 off a purchase of $30.00 or more. Many people throw these away, but you can't do that because there are many valuable coupons in these, often they don't see it on the outside. It is worth investigating, and spending the time to do it. My teens like to eat, and I've been able to find a lot of variety for them and save money for other things we would like to do. My kids think I'm a little funny, having a coupon for everything, but they like it too!"
Now for the good news! David got a job at a grocery store! I'm a little nervous, but so grateful that I am able to encourage him, and teach him.....but not hold his hand over everything that he does next. I, and his father, are guides and I hope that I can guide them through their challenges by sharing my experience. The balls in their court, but I can be the coach and sometimes a referee!