Well it's been a busy day for us, including grocery shopping, prenatal vit. at a health store, raspberry leaf tea at another store, and a stop at Aldi's for a couple things. Overall though we didn't spend that much, and because of the help of a couponing friend (she gave me some pointers) we saved almost 50% at our grocery store. Amazing to walk away with that much money saved in coupons and sales, and with a cart full of food. Our fridge and freezer are now fully stocked up. Was the time worth it? Clipping coupons and looking at sales in our grocery store flyers? Yes. So worth it. We even purchased pretty healthy foods overall, which makes me smile. I try to make healthy meals for us, and snacks, even though we do splurge on some items like potato chips for lunches.
I also picked up some raspberry leaf tea by recommendation from a friend (who is also a midwife/training doula). Did you know it's good for uterine health? I'm gonna try it and hopefully it will be good, since I like fruits. I also switched brands yet again with my prenatals. It seems to be the biggest challenge- to find one that doesn't make me feel queasy. So again by recommendation I'm trying an organic brand, that is supposed to really help with the queasies, and be easier to digest. Yes, it costs more but we figured I won't be taking them forever and Jonah is so willing to try things for me that help me feel better :)
It's been such a good day to walk away with such a good deal for groceries. I guess I'm a nerd for getting so excited! Oh, we also bought some baby items-Aveena lotion and bath wash, which was on sale and I had some great coupons for so they turned out to be really cheap. How thrilling to think we will be using that in just a few months.
My friend gave me a bunch of onesies and some infant clothes she doesn't need, and I spent some time sorting them for washing and it was amazing to think that they will actually fit our little baby. I thought will they really be that small?!
I can't wait to hold the warm little body that is growing away inside of me!
2 comments:
I don't think you're being nerdy at all. I love a bargain myself :-)
I'm with both of you. It's not nerdy at all but such a fun challenge. As #2 approaches arrival time we need to really save, save, save so I can cut my hours even more. So I have diligently been planning meals for every day and ONLY shopping from our grocery list. Wegmans has an online grocery list where I can enter everything and know most of the prices so I know that I am within my budget. So what's your friend's secret....you must share.
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