For about two and half months, I have been trying really hard to save money so AG can have lessons in gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do and swimming this summer. (just a side note -- all of these are offered at her preschool during the day. Isn't that great!).
Everyone laughed at me when I signed up for a "Coupon Extreme 101" seminar back in March. But I am having the last laugh now. Since mid-March, I have saved 62% on all of my purchases with sales and coupons. Jenny from www.southernsavers.com taught me so much. One of her recommendations is to cut all the coupons and put in a 3 ring binder (see her "getting started" section on the website). So each Sunday afternoon, I am cutting out all the coupons. AG understands why we get the Sunday paper and cut. "Oh, you cutting out coupons, Mommy?"
Someone asked me the other day if AG cries when we pass a toy store without going in it, just like their 3 year old. The answer is NO --- she instead points out all the Publix, Kroger, CVS & Walgreens. I'm so proud of my little girl. Not many 3 year olds like to go grocery shopping, but she always has been my big helper at the store.
A child will always imitate many things that their parents do. Some good, some bad. AG's latest thing in pretend play is "Cutting coupons, so I can save money." I am glad she is getting the concept early about saving money.
Monday, June 1, 2009
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