Coupons

OK all you coupon divas out there! I need some coupon motivation.

See, here's my problem: how can i really save beaucoup $$ when the stuff we use as a family is either a) not something we would stockpile or b)an item that normally doesn't have coupons? Because of all of our food restrictions (for mainly little miss E), it is next to impossible to buy a ton of the cheaper foods such as many of the prepackaged ones. AND the off-brands tend to either be processed in a peanut making facility or may contain peanuts. We of course avoid those products because really, I don't ever want to see another anaphylactic reaction in my child.

So, I guess I need a good couponing kick in the rear. I cut them regularly - thanks to my sweet mother-in-law who saves them from her Sunday paper for me. I read the circulars. I watch for sales. I definitely pick up things that I CAN stockpile but the list is short. I am back on my meal planning wagon...we'll see if I can keep it up! Instead of a 2 week plan, I am going with a 1 week plan. 1 week at a time is better for my mind I guess! Also, we are sticking to our grocery budget like good budget people. Thank goodness for spreadsheets!!

Is there such a thing as a frugal, organic, allergy-free grocery shopper??? I guess I have found another mission in life...hello, my name is Mindy and I am on a mission... a mission to find organic, allergy-free products for a family of 6 on a budget. To be continued...