It's A Coupon Extravaganza...

Hello, my name's Samantha and I fully admit I am an "Extreme Couponing" addict. *A chorus of hello's ensue.*

If you never seen it check out TLC and bask in the amazingness of all that savings. Most of these women, and they are almost all women, are totally OCD but they do save a lot of money. Now with more student loans coming due and possible salary reductions in the future I am trying my best to save as much money as possible. And hey, what chick doesn't like to save money?!?

The show inspired me to give it a try and of course that spurred a Google search. I came up with an excellent blog from the Krazy Coupon Lady and devoured her information. She really makes it easy to understand for the beginner. If you're thinking about starting this kind of thing I encourage you to do plenty of research before hand.

After absorbing my Krazy Coupon Lady glut of information I started clipping coupons but didn't really have the opportunity to use them the same way as the shoppers on the show or how the Krazy Coupon Lady says to do it. Shopping choices are rather limited up here. Since WalMart has the best prices and literally the only place to find a variety of products, I decided to focus there.

Coupons lower the already low prices but I wasn't having so much luck saving the amounts I wanted to, which is a lot! So after regrouping I went after the health and beauty products, cleaning products and other commonly used household products like Ziplock bags. There were some really good coupons for that kind of thing this week so I clipped 'em and headed to Havre.

I was able to purchase the following items:
4 - 50 oz. Purex detergents ($1.99)
2 - Gain dryer sheets
2 - Gain liquid dish soaps
2 - Ziplock bags packages
2 - Suave Rosemary & Mint conditioner
2 - Suave dry shampoos (FREE)
2 - Suave deodorant
2 - Whiskas cat food (B1G1)
2 - Advil PM
1 - Garnier Fructis conditioner
1 - Clean & Clear facial cleanser
1 - Pampers diaper wipes (excellent for removing make-up & grime)
1 - OralB toothbrush
1 - Advil Congestion Relief
1 - Milk & Cereal Bars
1 - 1/2 milk

It totaled $71.03 before the coupons and I paid $48.55 when it was all said and done. That's a 69% savings and I am jazzed! I had to call my mom and totally geek out for a bit. I'm proud of myself and amassed a nice little stockpile, which is another key to using coupons like this. Be sure to research your store's coupon policy before you head out...it's important to know the rules they have so you can use your coupons to the best advantage!