The beginning

So I am not a great writer, I am just a stay at home mom giving this whole blog thing a shot. I love to get deals and share them with friends so I figured why not try a blog? I've been back and forth about it for awhile now, and if nothing else at least I can go back and look at all the great deals I have gotten.
Here is my current shopping/couponing schedule.
On Sunday night I file my coupons and check to see what coupons actually are in my inserts. And it begins. I keep a notebook and I read through all the ads. When I see a deal or hear about one from another blog I write it down. Then Monday-Wednesday I typically make my "drug store" runs. These include RiteAid, Target, and any other miscellaneous store I see has a deal.
Then on Thursday I sit down and make out my final grocery list. I head out Friday morning to both Kroger and Publix to get as many good deals as I can. I am a BIG fan of Publix but occasionally I can get a deal or two at Kroger.
I am not a binder carrier, I have to plan out my trip 100% before I go. If I see a deal and remember coupons I have at home I typically try to make an extra trip. This rarely happens. I make my list and try to stick to it 100%. My grocery list starts off with deals. Then I make my meal plan for the week and grab any other items I may need after doing a coupon search.
My online posts may include things that I didn't get at a GREAT price, but that is because I need them. (which is the goal of the couponer.. never to NEED anything because you stocked up). Feel free to let me know of any tips or tidbits.. or if you are enjoying my blog.
I know some people out there think I am insane and wasting time and energy. I honestly see couponing as a job that helps my family. We are on a very tight budget and this makes things a little easier. It also allows us to eat brand name products and try out new products we have never heard of before.
I hope everyone finds this blog informative and possibly entertaining. :)