A LONG time ago, I wrote a post on our cash envelope categories and what works for us. At that time, I promised to post about our micro accounts! This is that post. FINALLY, right?
Let’s recap. I’m writing these posts to demystify the topic, not because I think I know everything or because we are doing it all right. I’ll be the first to tell you that we made some poor decisions back when we were DINKs (double income, no kids) and we have major regrets that we hope others …

My second trip of the day was kind of a flop. All of the great planning and super scenarios I dreamed up after receiving my super awesome inside-the-box coupons from my earlier trip . . . FAIL.
But, this is what I got:

We kept getting the “too many coupons” error on the screen, I guess. I even had a super wonderful checker, but there was nothing he could do for me! Aw, well. I took back my coupons and had him put back the apples. Even though I totally should have …

Hello all of you blog readers who are only here for the couponing posts! Are you still with me? I know it has been a LONG time since I posted any of my grocery shopping trips, but if you are a Safeway shopper, then you are probably not surprised that I have been missing. There just haven’t been a lot of “run out and shop NOW” weeks, have there? In fact, most of my shopping trips have just been picking up the basics and living off the freezer and pantry …

Five cool things:
ONE - Once again, Facebook has blessed me. Or, I should say, God used the people using Facebook to bless me! See, I teach Bible as part of a release time program at my son’s public school. It’s a pretty cool gig. I pick the kids up right after lunch, escort them off campus, teach them some Bible, then take them back to class and pick up the next class. Our organization has “chapels” right next door to all of the public schools in town! Anyway, the high …

Here we go with another Friday Five! Of course, this is the Saturday edition because I was super tired of the computer on Friday. Hee, hee!
1. I must say that I am so incredibly thankful for OhLife. Remember I told you about it last week? Well, I just typed “1.” and sat here for a good 3 minutes trying to think of something to start my list off with. WHAT did I do this week? Am I really that boring? Then, I remembered that I could go back to OhLife …

I just got back from one of the LONGEST Safeway trips ever. I spent almost an hour pushing an uncooperative cart through the aisles on an incredibly busy Sunday night. I’m sure 30 minutes of the trip was just standing at the checkout line!! Never again. However, I had put it off for too long and one of my awesome coupons was set to expire today! I just HAD go!!
At least I didn’t have the kids with me, right?
I realize it has been a very long time since I have …

Just this morning, I was telling my friend that I would totally do the Eggo waffle deal if I had any more coupons. Fortunately, I didn’t need them today!

I went to my trusty end cap frozen food clearance section and found a BUNCH of Eating Right waffles and pancakes on 50% off clearance, which made them just $1.40 each. I bought 11 boxes to get my total above $15 so that I would earn that fun $5 Catalina! I rolled a previous Catalina, plus I used the last of my …

Having a full freezer is just so satisfying! Mine is overflowing with broccoli, lasagna, and now PIZZA! I really need to organize before I purchase more. Ugh.
So, reader Tera sent me some of the amazing $5 off a $15 purchase of frozen food coupons, which coincide PERFECTLY with the amazing $5 Catalina when you buy $15 worth of frozen food promotion! AND, I haven’t had a problem with my Catalina printing. However, I have always made sure my total is up to $15, even after manufacturer’s coupons. I’ve had a …