For all wives, mommies, future wives, future mommies, etc...

http://www.southernsavers.com/

Now all of you know that I am one to seriously pinch pennies. This is already established. But when my best gal, Kristy, turned me on to this website, I became a maniac. Even though Jake and I do not have kids yet, I do love a good bargain and simply refuse to pay full price for anything (ever). I do love hearing those words, "Mrs. Krausz, You saved $14.09 by shopping with us today." So here in lies the challenge. From this week forward, I am trying to (1) stick to a list (2) stick to a budget (3) and try to out-do my savings from week to week. As we sisters in Zion (or just women in general) are trying to store goods for future usage on a seriously tight budget, every single penny saved counts. Sure, some of you may scoff at the little old lady in front of you in line that has all of her coupons out and organized for her cans and cans of kitty food. Scoff if you will. That lady is saving at least 13 cents. I mean, come on. ;-) So feel free to join in and pass along your tips and websites. This should be yet another thing to keep me busier than I already am (as if I need it).

For inspiration, here is the clip from Kristy's blog where she was a super-duper saver:
"I was feeling a little discouraged the other night. Went over a few bucks on our grocery bill for the week. Even though God is teaching me savings (we budget $60 a week for groceries--or anything you would buy at a grocery store like wipes, diapers, etc.)...but Publix is doing a GREAT promo with Progresso right now, so I thought I would borrow from another category and go ahead and stock up on some things at such great prices! I knew the coupon combos would create some good deals, so I set a budget of $7-10 for my splurge.
Here's what I got:
- 20 (YES TWENTY) cans of Green Giant corn (some of which will go to the church pantry)
-2 cans of orange rolls
-1 can of cinnamon rolls
-1 coffee creamer
-2 cans of Progresso black beans
-1 can Progresso northern beans
-6 cans of soup
- 2 cartons beef broth
-2 Muir tomatoes
-2 Muir tomatoe sauce
-and 2 packages of bread crumbs
TOTAL SAVED: $67. 59....................................................and now for my total out of pocket.......................................$0.13!!!!!!! Not kidding! THIRTEEN CENTS! Personal best! I was shocked-so was the cashier! God is so good and I am thanking him for continuing to bless our desire to use all he has given us wisely. We are still learning :) but its moments like this that encourage me in the journey! I actually did a bell kick(old dance jump) in the parking lot!"