My love affair with couponing

I learned to create and follow a budget years ago. Since then, I have discovered couponing. Yes it takes a little time, but when it helps the budget stretch further and debts get paid faster, it is time I am willing to take. Once you get your system started and running, it really isn't that time consuming. I probably spend two hours at the most doing the coupon thing per week. That doesn't include the shopping part. The shopping doesn't count in my book because it takes less time now because I have a very organized list. If it isn't on sale and I don't have a coupon, I don't buy it.

Today's score?

1 package of Huggies diapers (normally $11.99-he goes through one package per week)
1 package of Energy Drinks (normally $7.99 for a package of 4)
2 pks New Pretzel M&M (normally $.89 each)

Total (before tax): $21.76
Tax: $1.52
Total (with tax): $23.28

I'd never spend that much on those items. What did I actually spend????



$1.18!!! Less than the tax on the original total!