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So I spent like 3 hours looking up deals and cutting/sorting coupons. I went to Target instead of Walmart because they now price match and they had quite a few good deals. However, they made me go to customer service because I had price matches (after waiting in line), then I had to wait in line at customer service, then they told me they do not price match produce, or my milk, plus I didn't have the other two ads because I had three and thought they would just believe me after the three I had (but the ones I had were for the produce and the milk). Then, since I had a cart full of groceries and now no price matches I had to go back to a regular cashier to pay. I had three kids with me. I got the $5 gift card from the cereal I bought, but if I'd gone to Walmart I would've spent like half of what I ended up spending and been gone in half the time. Not sure this is worth my time anymore...

Deal

To celebrate Barbie's birthday on March 9th, through March 13th ONLY, you can get a Super Star Barbie for only $3! This offer is available online and in stores!

Great cheap girl birthday present!

Stockpile 101

First of all, I found out that you can price match at Walmart (and Target now), then add the coupon for bigger savings! Honestly, after a few weeks of trying to cut my weekly spending, it's not happening. It's because I don't have the stockpile. And my deals are making me spend more money up front. It will eventually be less because it is becoming "the stockpile." Also, I am buying some things I wouldn't normally buy. For example, I stocked up on Chunky soups b/c I got them for 70 cents each, but we don't usually eat them. Of course, now I have some food storage. I am buying things that we do normally use. I stockpiled apple juice (99 cents for 64 oz), but I am a little afraid we will drink more than we normally would. I have to ration the stockpile:)

A few hints:

Freebies- If you go to a website of something you like, they sometimes offer freebies. You do have to input your email sometimes or mailing address so they can send it to you. I follow melziemomsbargains.blogspot.com and it keeps me updated of new freebies.

Facebook fans-Become a fan and you can print coupons (Starburst, Skittles, Wheat Thins...)