Ok, it does work....

using coupons that is

I've always been skeptical of the idea that people save a lot of money using coupons. I mean, you only get .25 off something that's $5.00 or get .50 off a product when you buy at least 3...come on, that's hardly worth the time and effort it takes to cut out the darn things, right?

However, the last couple of weeks, my mind has been completely changed. I've realized there's a whole world of people out there who use coupons, look for deals and savings and actually save a ton of money. There's tips and tricks that one must follow in order to actually become successful at it. I'm very, very new to all of it, but I'm already excited about what I've already saved.

For example, my recent purchases at CVS have been phenomenal.

I bought:

2 packs of Schick 4 ct. razor cartridges
2 36 count Lysol disinfectant wipes
1 bottle Complete Multi-Purpose Contact Solution
1 Christmas card
3 bottles Suave body wash
1 bottle 25.4 oz Garnier Fructis Shampoo
1 bottle 25.4 oz Garnier Fructis Conditioner

Before coupons, that total would be around 53.94 and that's not even including tax. However, MY total was only 26.54 and that is including tax!! After totaling up my savings, I couldn't believe it. All I did was use a few coupons that I had on a few of those products and used the extra care bucks that I received from those products. It's amazing!

So, I'm sold. This "game" is totally worth it and I will continue to use more coupons and spend the time to look for deals at the different stores.