This extreme couponing that's getting all the press is hurting those of us who use coupons not in an extreme way. The word is out that one of the gals portrayed on the show committed fraud with her coupon usage, using coupons for items she did not purchase. The show also portrays people nonchalantly clearing shelves with no concern for subsequent shoppers. More and more often, I see people with multiple items in the stores. Not just three or four items of the same items, but 30 or 40 of the same item.
I started my trip off at Albertsons to use some double coupons. I would have walked away with free pizzas, but the shelves were bare. No sale pizzas anywhere to be found. Sounded like coupon use at that store had increased quite a bit. So I got a raincheck (won't help too much since today is the last day for double coupons) and only came away with free Yakisoba noodles and a 69 cent can of enchilada sauce. If I really cared that much about pizzas, I imagine I would have showed up first thing Sunday morning. Oh, well. Maybe next time.
I returned my bathroom faucets from Day 56 (so I guess I made money there - except I then turned around and bought two climbing roses), and had to pick up my Enbrel injections (got those free because of the prescription assistance so I didn't have to pay $2037.09).
Target wasn't too bad. Before the coupons, the price was $25.95 After coupons, the price was $12.66. I paid with a $10 rebate card I received earlier in the week so the total cash out of pocket was $2.66.
Shopping wasn't my only activity today. My mom has been telling me about this Mimi's Cafe Carrot bread. I've never even heard of Mimi's Cafe, but I guess they're all over the place. Their rich dark carrot bread is supposedly unbelievable rich and delicious. I checked around on the internet and found a recipe here on how to make it. Even though I said no more baking so we can cut back on the sweets, I decided to try it. For those of you who have had this bread before, is it typically this dark?
Rich? Oh, yea. And full of carrots, raisins, and nuts. We certainly won't be eating all of it ourselves.
Oh yeah thats what i am talking about..lol. Looks just like what you get at the cafe. Wish i could have a taste. Mom
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks just fine! This couponing...here is the thing. I have watched two such shows on this and I would not use half of the stuff these people are stock piling. I would never use a coupon for the sake of using a coupon, know what I mean? I get free produce, free meat or buy one get one that I use regularly, I'm in. But to bie 10 boxes of drakes cakes for nothing.... that's a LOT of saturated fat.
ReplyDeleteSaturday I see a nutritionist and I'm dying to find out how much more we need to clean up our cupboards to help this inflammation break through. I've had ugly numbers for 18 months, really ugly for 5 months and really really ugly for the last 4 weeks. So I'm in on the lets try an anti inflammation diet.
Do you find yourself buying things you would ordinarily NOT buy because it's on sale? I'm curious if there are any normal couponers out there? I say this half sarcastically of course and mean no harm. It just blows my mind how a woman thinks she can use 10000 bars of soap before it's crepid, eh?
Love your bread/cake, looks awesome. You can also do this recipe for zucchini bread if your into it and it's a sweet taste not a sour vegie taste. Give it go. You did so well with this I think I'll grab my coffee and cyber snack with you. Hugs. Tammy
Tammy, I'd be interested in hearing about what your nutritionist says. My husband's been talking about an anti-inflammation diet. I wonder if there's more than one?
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ReplyDeleteI am new at this but the picture of Mimi's carrot raisin bread makes my mouth water. I have drool from my lip down to my toes. Your mom and I will have to make a trip to get my taste satisfied now. Nona
Nona, My mom told me you certainly enjoyed this bread! I'm sure mine isn't nearly as good as the kind you get there. Better work on wiping that drool!
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