Coupons Rock

A few years ago I got into the "couponing" game. However I was working full time then, so it didn't last. But now that I am home, I figured I would try it again. Moneysavingmom.com is my go-to for all the great deals and how to organize the deals for more savings. This is my haul from my first week of "couponing".

Pretty awesome huh?! The receipt reads like this:
3 Jumbo Packs Pampers Diapers
3 Jumbo Packs of Huggies Diapers
2 Palmolive Dish liquid
2 Tubes Colgate Max Foam toothpaste
9 Rolls Sparkle Paper Towels
1 Box Cheerios
1 Box Cinnamon Toast Crunch
1 Box Cocoa Puffs
1 Duracell 9V 2pk
1 Duracell AA 8pk
1 Duracell AAA 8pk
6 Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
4 Children's Advil
3 Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks
4 RightGuard Deodorant
10 Charmin Basic single rolls
3 Command Strips
3 Carmex Chapstick
2 Airwick Scented oil Warmers
3 Hotwheels
6 Kleenex Slimpack Tissue
2 Glade Oil Warmers
4 Boxes Nips Candy
2 Lady's Speedstick deodorant
2 Poweraide
2 Starbucks Double shot
2 Advil Vials
1 Thermacare Lowerback and Hip
1 Listerine pocket pack 3pk
1 Diet Coke 1.25liter
1 Cepacol Sensation Cooling
1 Play Dough Soft pack
1 Somnapure Trial pack
1 Nasal Ease Allergy
1 Street King Energy Shot double pack
1 Contour Next ez Meter
1 Pur-absorb Iron pack
Total: 232.96
What I payed: 115.05
with 18.25 Extra Care Bucks left over to use next time.

I do have a few suggestions if you are going to try getting into the "couponing" game. First I cannot say enough about moneysavingmom.com. I would not be able to do this with out this blog. She makes it so easy. Also do some shopping around. I actually go to a CVS that is not in my city because I have found they are better stocked and are much nicer about doing multiple transactions than any of the four CVS in my town. Also get a plan in your head before going. SimplyCVSshopping.com has some great suggestions on how to organize your transactions and they help you figure out how to work CVS with out having vendor coupons. This is very nice if you are not a coupon clipper or are just starting out. My last suggestion is a big one, SMILE! It is extra work on the clerk to do multiple transactions. A pleasant demeanor and a smile go a long way in thanking the cashier for helping you with something that is a little out of the ordinary.