Saving $$

Ok...so I went to this 'coupon class' that a friend of mine had at our church this past weekend. I got really excited, because I really think this is something that I can do...you know...shopping, talking to people...spending money..and saving $$ all the while...right down mt alley. SO... I convinced Mr. Rooster to let me go give it whirl, you know.... while the Harris Teeter was doing double coupons. He said yes (very nervously) but he checked my list and all my clipped coupons and made me promise that I would not buy ANYthing that was not on my list. I went hungry (it was right before lunch) and that is the worst time to go into a grocery store, ya know? Well...turns out...there are A LOT of folks out there that really take advantage of the coupon system. I mean like really serious folks. Very friendly people that don't mind sharing some of their insights to this new little world to me. Ok...so it took me a while, because I am not a Harris Teeter shopper (well, I am really not allowed to be the family grocery shopper, period.)...but after a while, I got the hang of it. Even put some coupons back in my little bag, cause I felt like we really didn't need what it was...and if it wasn't FREE or under a dollar...I couldn't justify buying it. And the whole point of this trip was to prove to Mr. Rooster that I could go into the store and come out with exactly what was on the list (with coupons) and save $$. Now, how did I do? Well....I saved more that I spent!! :o) At least that is what the little cashier/Manager at the register told me with an excited voice! I guess Mr. Rooster might actually let me go back and do this again...soon, I hope! It was a fun treasure hunt and it was a very strict self-discipline lesson for me. Glad I past this test with flying colors :o)