Grocery Chatter

[GB101]

This is a brand new forum that we cooked up today so that members can chat about whatever they like- from standing in long lines to grocery store horror stories, to great deals and price drops, where to find the best groceries, and more. Basically- it's a spot to chat about whatever concerns you and your family.

[kkiriazis]

Wow...44 views and no one has anything to say? Guess I will be the first to start besides Liss of course.

My problem is I actually like clipping coupons but I hate filing them....so here I have piles of great coupons and I have not filed a single one. After reading the $50 menus about a million times I am quite determined to give up coupons for not just saving money but for healthy eating. I have found that we are eating alot healthier without buying premade things. We have even been losing weight giving up the premade stuff...quite amazing. If only I could find a balance....maybe just use coupons for health/beauty and household things? Oh the frustration!!

[Cateranne]

We receive coupons for fresh vegetables through our store. They send out coupons according to what we buy, so receive a coupon for dog food & some premade items we cheat with. I don't do coupons other than that.

[KeriMarie]

I go in phases on couponing. I know it saves money, but sometimes it is overwhelming! I got some q buddies so I am trying to be good about it this time round. There is a program at the library on the 10th that we are going to for couponing 101. I figure this is a good start!

[reider98]

I am not much on cutting coupons myself. It takes way to much time and I just don't have the patience for it. However, with that said I am definitely not against using them. I do occasionally cut a coupon if it is something that I know we purchase on a regular basis. For istance, dog food, cereal bars, yogurt etc. I like to bake and cook so I make a lot of things from scratch and enjoy the satisfaction gives me knowing that my kids are getting the goodies they like, but I know what is in them. Keep up the good work.

[reider98]

I tried replying to a post but I am not sure if it worked or not. My computer not behaving itself today Anyway, I am not much on couponing. It is so time consuming. However, I do occasionally use them for purchases that I know we make on a regular basis such as dog food and yogurt. I like baking and cooking so I make a lot from scratch. I find it satisfying to know that my kids are getting the goodies they like and I know what is going in them. Not a lot of preservatives there. Recently my two kiddos have been on a caramel popcorn kick. There is a good recipe for this on allrecipes.com.