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Super Powers

Superman can fly, Spiderman can climb walls and Batman drives a cool car. My super power? Coupons. Yeah baby, I see your green with jealousy just like the hulk. Ok, the Hulk is not green because he is jealous, he is green because...why IS he green again?

Today's deals:

Colgate: normally $1.95 on sale for $1. Coupon for 50 cents the doubles to $1= Free Toothpaste
Herbal Essence (big bottle): normally $5.95 Clarence for $3.50 coupon for $1 off= $2.50
Paper towels (6 pack): normally $8.00 on sale for $5.99 with $1 coupon= 4.99 or less than a dollar a roll.
Mascara: normally $4.80 on sale for 2.88 with a 50 cent coupon that doubles to $1= $1.88

I saved $10 in coupons today, I saved $35 in "card savings" by shopping sales. This is the best way to get stuff to donate to the food pantry because really, who needs 10 tubes of toothpaste sitting around. I think I will make myself a cape to wear to the store, maybe it will inspire others to seek out there inner coupon super hero.

Comments

Kari said…
You're a woman after my own heart. Nice work!!
NLWilliams said…
good for you, Gretchen! doesn't that feel great?
Jennifer McHam said…
You go girl! I am just now tapping into my inner super coupon powers. LOVE them!!!

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