Extreme Couponing

So it has been a while since I have been able to blog which makes me sad! It is hard when you have a million ideas in your head and a million things going on to take the time to sit down and write. This is a concept that I am learning in my grad classes, self-care, which is extremely important for mental health counselors. So lets get down to it!

I have found a new obsession which is extreme couponing! Well, since we are New England, getting 2 cains mayos for $3 is extreme! My plan has been to attack the internet and print off coups that I deem neccessary to my life. I have also been checking my local flyers to see that deals they have and then find coupons for those items. I have been looking at CVS, Shaws, Walgreens and Stop n' shop. Some people at work were saying I was a bit obsessed, I mean doesn't everyone go to the bar for drinks and clip coupons?

I am still waiting for a return on investment but for now I am taking the steps to try and save money. My favorite website for coupons and tips is :

The Krazy Coupon Lady

Using this site I set up my binder and got some great tips on where to start! One thing I did notice when I went to the grocery store the other day, there were so many sales not in the flyer or online. :( Soo I am going to have to research more to see if the coupon gods have more tips on that issue.

I have also taken a note from my favorite blogger, Autumn - Autumn Mae's road to the big day and started a refab project! A few weeks ago I was helping my mom clean out the worlds storage locker, a.k.a my basement and found a treasure! This hutch has been in my parents house since they moved in about 25 years ago now. It is a magnavox record player cabinet that was then used for my mother's sewing storage, then a home for extra canned good and most recently, collecting dust in my basement. So we loaded up the truck and brought it to my house. I could not wait to get my mouse sander out and start with my project!

Magnavox Record Player Cabinet

Next I needed the proper tools...

Hammer, mouse sander, screw driver and a silver bullet! 

I have some new photos coming of the current status of my DIY project!