The Numbers Are In!!

So now that we are in year 2011 I though I would take a look at my 2010 savings!
I have to admit, I was disappointed. I know that's silly, savings are savings, but when you read about these other ladies that save $52,000 a year (yes, in one year) using coupons, you can't help but compare.
But I just reminded myself this was my FIRST year using coupons. I really had NO IDEA how much money we could save or that you could even get some groceries for FREE!

So, you ready for the grand total? You sure? Are you double sure? Are you triple ultra sure? (Can you tell I hang out with Jakers a lot)?

Ok, I saved $6,442.72!!! That total does NOT include online or retail savings. I didn't do a very good job keeping track of those savings. But I do know they are in the thousands as well.
So this year I will be keeping better track of ALL my savings so I can impress you even more next year!!

So whatcha think? Not to shabby for a girl that knew nothing about coupons at the beginning! Learning how to use coupons totally turned on a light bulb in my brain. Once I realized how much I could save at the grocery store, I wanted to save every little penny I could! So I started unplugging anything and everything in our house and cut our energy bill in half! We got a 20% discount on our car insurance thanks to all of Dave's training certificates. We started to look for ways we could save at restaurants, movies, on clothes, your name it!! I never thought I would be this frugal. It certainly had a lot to do with the fact Dave didn't work for 5 months last year. But when you think about what we had to learn because of that, it's really a good thing. I appreciate the value of a dollar more. Especially since I know what I can get with that dollar!
2010 was an interesting year for sure. I'm excited to start 2011 with my new frugality (is that even a word?), my wonderful husband and crazy (but cute) kiddos!

Happy New Year to all!!

-Leah