Oh my, it has been a while since I posted. And I am so sorry about that. This has been a crazy summer for us. Between ballparks and fun, then we have all been sick. But I'm back and I have so much to tell you here. So, hang in there.
The first thing is some exciting news. As I have mentioned before, I tried to shop my major groceries bi-monthly when my husband gets paid. This past pay day, instead of the old days of paying over $300, I only spent $48 and I got $1.05 off of my fuel. So cool. It was a very successful month of June for the Wales family. And it can and will be for you as well. I have only been couponing for a month now as we started in May. I mentioned before that my husband said that we are not "Extreme Couponers, we are Smart Shoppers." That is so true. We shop according to what is on sale and use our coupons. We do not buy something just because it is on sale if we do not use it. That is wasting money to me. But if it is a product that we use often, I try to stock up on it. The second cool thing that happened is that CVS sent me via email $2.00 in ECBs for my spring savings and $2.00 for purchasing OFF products. I already had $2.00 in ECBs from an earlier purchase. So off to CVS I went to get some Huggies wipes, (yes I still use wipes even though I do not have babies, because of those little emergencies in the car to clean faces and hands before public appearances). The wipes were on sale for $5.99, the ECBs totaled $6.00 and so you guessed it, I only paid taxes on the wipes. I just love it when I get free stuff.
So here is what I really want to get in to. You may have already done this or are planning this as we speak. But I will mention it anyway. If you are planning a vacation, stock up now for your trip or shop from your stock pile and you will save some big time money. Make a list of things you will need for your trip and start putting those things together. Of course, it is more to pack, but think of the money and time you will save once you get to your destination. Sunscreen, snacks, laundry detergent, plastic cups, paper towels, paper plates, etc. There are so many other things to mention. Of course, save the food and cold stuff to purchase there. Bring your coupons with you on your trip as well, you may run in to a place that actually doubles coupons as well. One thing I did not mention on the list, this just may be my OCD kicking in, I always bring bathroom cleaning products, just cannot stand the thought of my kids getting into a bath tub that I have not cleaned. I know you all get me on that!
When you get back, guess what? It will be time to get ready for school. I know, I'm not ready to deal with that either. I know that Academy has uniforms out now and have seen emails from Old Navy and The Children's Place. Let's help each other out with the sales on uniforms and schools supplies to try and make this as painless as possible.
Miss you guys and I know we need to get together soon. I have been asked to have another meeting soon and would love to do that. What I need is for you guys to get with your friends and ask them if they would like to come. I need a headcount and a date. We will find a location and let you know as soon as we can.
Now for a personal favor. My family puts on a memorial softball tournament in honor of my father-in-law. His name is Johnny Wales. The tournament will be held on July 16th at the Zachary Youth Park. We will need volunteers to work in the concession stand. It is air conditioned and we will only work you in 2 hour shifts or whatever you can do. If you are interested, please let me know. You can go to "The Johnny Wales Scholarship" page on facebook and like it, and let us know. Thank you so much. We truly appreciate it.
