Sunday Savings Part II

This is my groceries for this week. First off I went to 2 grocery stores to get all these items. Had I not shopped with coupons I would have spent a total of $92.17, $42.12 at one store and $50.05 at the other. Since I shopped with coupons and I shopped the weekly circulars and sale items I got all of this for a grand total of $49.75. It may seem like a lot to clip coupons and shop the sale ads but I promise you that it pays for itself! For example, the Skippy Peanut butter on the second step was on sale for 3 for $5 and I did only buy 2 so the cost was $3.34 i had 3 coupons. One coupon for $1 off 2 and 2 $.50 coupons that the store doubled. So for 2 containers of peanut butter I paid $.34. Not too bad if I say so myself!

So now that you've been clipping coupons its time to start getting familiar with your local grocery store adds. Here is one thing you should find out, does your store double coupons and if so how much do they double to? One store i went to only doubles up to $.50 and the other doubles up to $1.00. So there are certain things that I will buy at one store that I won't buy at the other because of their coupon policy. Second thing you will need to know is what dates does your grocery store sales run. This will help you shop smarter. My policy is I don't buy it if it's not on sale or I don't have a coupon. A lot of times I won't buy it unless the item is on sale and I have a coupon. Combining coupons with items that are on sale help you get more items for your buck. So start paying attention to your ads and your coupons and see what kind of money you can save.


As always if you have questions you can always ask me and I will help you all I can. Anything I can do to help you save your hard-earned money I will do.


Fashionably Yours~

Let the madness begin..

So a week from Friday begins the Black Friday shopping madness. In fact some people (a couple in Florida) are so ready for it that they are already waiting in line at their favorite stores. That's actually what you call madness to me! A big screen tv or a cheap laptop hardly seem worth it in order to waste a week of my time waiting for a chance to get some good deals. I don't know if you're planning on going shopping on black Friday but I know I plan on sitting at home!

Regardless of the shopping madness i'm glad that this upcoming week is Thanksgiving and I'll have a short work week . I'm also glad too that I'll finally get a chance to rest and spend more time with family. So what are your Thanksgiving weekend plans?


Fashionably Yours~

(Shirt: Thrifted, Lace Tank: Charlotte Russe, Vest: Old Navy, Jeggings: H&M, Boots: Wal-Mart, Watch: Target)

Yahooooooooooooooooooo!

I'm so glad it's Friday! I've been waiting for this day all week! I am so ready for my weekend. Luckily I only have a 3 1/4 days of work week next week! Boy am I happy about that!

So I must tell you a story about this shirt. Are you ready? I love it, it's comfortable, it's slimming, and I plan on wearing it A LOT! So I sure hope you don't get sick of this design or this outfit because quite frankly this outfit is right next to pajamas in my book. Leggings, boots, and comfortable sweater rank high in my list of dream outfits! You may call it boring but I call it luxury!!

Fashionably Yours~

(Scarf: Gift, Sweater: H&M, Pins: Various Places, Leggings: F21, Socks: Target, Boots: Dots)

Ketchup Stripes and Mustard Bottom..

This outfit was interesting for me! I haven't worn this skirt in a little while so I wanted to wear it up with some interesting textures and items that bring down the fanciness of the skirt. It turned out pretty well I thought. Of course to me its all about the hiking boots and the thick tights. In fact, I love these shoes sooo much that I think i'm gonna buy them in brown. So don't be surprise if you see another pair on me often! When you find a fashionable & comfortable pair of shoes you buy them...in multiples!!

Thank god its almost the weekend! I'm so ready!

Fashionably Yours~

(Scarf: Bitten by SJP, Tank: HMD, Cardigan: F21, Skirt: Thrifted, Tights: ??, Socks: Target, Boots: Charlotte Russe)

The learning never ends..

While watching Dr. Oz yesterday I learned 3 very interesting things. I learned that cursng, procrastination, and listening to loud music are healthy for you. It's true! He really said it..believe it! I'm so glad my bad habits are starting to pay off. Go me! Maybe your bad habits are making you healthy too..

Fashionably Yours~

(Scarf: C/O Old Navy, Sweater, Vest, Socks, & Shoes: Target, Skirt: Thrifted, Tights & Ring: F21)

What a start..

So I started my morning/day/week with a headache! How horrible is that for a start to a week? Although, after going to my chiropactor's appointment I felt so much better! So maybe Tuesday will be a better day! Here's hoping..

This lace top is new (courtesy of my husband) and I love it! Especially with this outfit! Layering at its finest.

Fashionably Yours~

(Necklace: Freecycle, Vest: Old Navy, Lace Top: Charlotte Russe, Tank: Papaya, Pants: Thrifted, Boots: Charlotte Russe, Ring: HMD)

Sunday Savings

So since this is a fashion AND lifestyle blog i'm gonna start helping you all save some money on your weekly grocery budgets. Friday I got all of these items for around $6.00 and I got it all using the tips that i'm about to share with you all over the next few weeks.

First, it starts with clipping coupons. You can get your coupons from many sources, your local newspapers, websites (coupons, smartsource, redplum), and even coupon blogs (see the lists below of daily coupon blogs that I stalk). You can also get coupons by "liking" a certain brand or company on facebook. For example if you like Wheat Thins, you find them on facebook (www.facebook.com/wheatthins) and you "like" them. After you do so, there will be a coupon tab where you can print coupons. The coupon blogs I just spoke about will tell you about some of these coupons as well.

So your assignment this week is to pay attention to coupons and starting printing or cutting coupons for items you like.

Fashionably Yours~

P.S.

Here are the coupon blogs that I check out multiple times a day. You don't have to do it that often, its just that i'm a fanatic.

http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/

http://www.moneysavingmom.com/

http://www.thecouponhigh.net/

http://www.bargainbriana.com/