tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044113864601001775.post6689067221918710771..comments2024-02-23T14:17:42.074-08:00Comments on If The Creek Don't Rise: Stocking UpAngela ~ Call Her Blessedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11593300932492062467noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044113864601001775.post-24709257770420560742011-08-10T16:55:40.621-07:002011-08-10T16:55:40.621-07:00Thank you Angela for your advice. It was much app...Thank you Angela for your advice. It was much appreciated! I do go shopping at thrift stores, consignment shops,Goodwill, etc. for my kids clothes & it's been saving me a lot w/ the four of them. I will continue to that:) I will be sure to check out your articles & the websites that you suggested.<br />Thank you!<br /><br />VanessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044113864601001775.post-52597893382867214392011-08-06T01:27:41.204-07:002011-08-06T01:27:41.204-07:00Impressive and something that I've been thinki...Impressive and something that I've been thinking about with this economic climate.<br />We've found that buying big sacks of potatoes is a major saving. Coupon deals in the UK aren't so good usually it isn't possible to combine coupons and a sale and generally, they are for the more expensive items meaning that even with the coupon something else is cheaper. Still there are plenty of good deals around!<br /><br />Sarah<br />www.weshallobtaindeliveringgrace.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044113864601001775.post-24035702738489869312011-08-02T10:58:41.172-07:002011-08-02T10:58:41.172-07:00hello, h.rae =)
How nice of you to stop by!
Vanes...hello, h.rae =)<br />How nice of you to stop by!<br /><br />Vanessa, My shopping strategy {& the way to save the MOST money} is to buy when the products are on sale & with the matching coupons. I use the sale ads & follow a couple savings blogs. Between the 2, I know what's on sale & what coupons are out there to use. <br /><br />I get my coupons from the Sunday paper {my mom & a few other ladies save their inserts for me}. I occasionally print coupons that are offered on various websites. I usually have a big stash of manufacture coupons at all times.<br /><br />For the goldfish crackers, Kroger had them for $1 a bag. I had several coupons for .50 off {which my store doubles} that I had printed off the internet. Then, as a bonus, several of the bags had peelie coupons right on the bags, also for .50! This is how I got them for free!<br /><br />On the hygiene products, I buy toothpaste when it's on sale for $1, which is quite often. I always have coupons for .50 off, which double at Meijer & Kroger, thus resulting in free toothpaste!<br /><br />The hair gel, Meijer ran it for $1.04. I had .50 off, doubled to $1 = FREE.<br /><br />This how I got the bulk of my items ... sales + coupons.<br /><br />This stocking up featured on this particular blog was over the course of several weeks.<br /><br />For school shopping, I recommend Goodwill! We have several NICE ones in our area ... you can get nice, gently-worn clothes for a fraction of the price. I would do this all yr long, even buying items that may be a bit too big but can be put back until they grow into that sz. Also Target will clearance clothes often, sometimes 90% off. When you run across a sale like that, buy ahead.<br /><br />Be sure & read through my other articles for more savings tips =)<br /><br />If you don't follow any savings/couponing blogs, here are a couple to check out:<br /><br />Saving Cents with Sense<br />Bargains to Bounty<br />Southern Savers<br />In Good CentsAngelahttp://www.callherblessed-angela.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044113864601001775.post-58512227554619720652011-08-02T09:09:48.091-07:002011-08-02T09:09:48.091-07:00Hey Angela,
We're a family of six (which inclu...Hey Angela,<br />We're a family of six (which include 4 kids) & I'm looking for ways to get the most for our money. I read your article on stocking up & it was impressive! I've never done an official "stocking up", but I would like to start doing it. I am curious to know how did you get all of your hygiene products as well as other products such as the goldfish 8-10 bags for free? Was it a one time trip or was it over a period of time? Did you have coupons collected over time? I would like to get a practical understanding of how to do this for my family. Also, do you have any advice on back to school shopping for clothes & supplies?<br />Thanks,<br />VanessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044113864601001775.post-68739284742250769752011-08-01T10:45:57.034-07:002011-08-01T10:45:57.034-07:00Wow! You did well! We're not a coupon family...Wow! You did well! We're not a coupon family either... oops. Looks like you did well stocking up... and cheaply!<br /><br />Wishing you a great day, Angela! <br /><br />P.S.- Know anyone who would like a FREE blog design makeover? I'm hosting a giveaway now!Heather Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611903493074181756noreply@blogger.com