from new castle pa!!!!!

[eileahc0525]

hi I'm new from new castle pa just looking for someone in my area for a little help. i like to shop at shop n save and giant eagle but have a hard time matching the coupons to the sales ad knowing when to buy or when to wait. have a great day keep kool!!!!!!

[pharrothead]

From New Castle, too. I don't shop at Shop N Save, so I can't be of much help. I do shop GE though.

[eileahc0525]

i just started shopping at GE i shop at shop n save for the gas and the 10/10 deals i try to use the coupons at GE once i save 60 and another i save 40 i know its a savings and it brought both prices down to under 200 but i have 8 people at my house to feed. im doing really well when i find price match-up for the drug stores but i keep running out of food that's whats frustrating me about buying food with coupons.... that's why i wanted to find someone to help me with shopping and feeding my family of 8 especially now that summer is here and school is out. my husband watched extreme couponing once with me and now he thinks i need to that. i don't know how they do it.. lol thanks so much for replying and sorry if i ramble a lot lol have a great day and stay kool.... btw if you have a great deal i really appreciate it if you let me know i get fs on monday and need to go shopping again thanks

[Jaderose]

Welcome, I am from SEPA So I can't help with being a buddy. As for the show it is very unrealistic. If the 40 & 60 is weekly trips we will use 40 for a small example. $40 a week x 52 weeks= $2080 a year Ask hubby what could you guys do with that extra $2000+ that you wouldn't of been able to do a year before coupons? The show if for entertainment & never claims any educational properties even though I will admit it is what got me back into it after many years.

Only tips I can offer is read the forums for the stores you shop & I also do web searches for *Store name* Match ups, or *store name* Previews. Just hang in there, the savings may seem low to some, but then look at a bigger time frame.

[brittandan]

Hello! I'm new to couponing too. Just started around Memorial Day. I'm from south of Pittsburgh and use the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for my inserts. I also shop Giant Eagle (only store nearby). I've found some good deals. Hope you will too. I am one of 7 kids so I know how much food it takes to feed the "army". My 3 kids eat us out of house and home. LOL. Good luck

Kelly

[eileahc0525]

slowly but surly its getting better about a week to two weeks ago i saved between store deals and coupons about 200 on my trio i felt great the receipt was a tall as me just about and my husband was proud but alas the food only lasted about 2 weeks so im going again in the am cause have this procedure that i have to get done and will be out of it for a few days and theres a deal on batteries that will make them one dollar a package my 3 boys (including dh) play the xbox i really need batteries need them to still be there lol.. anyways good luck with the couponing and thanks for the advice i really appreciate it :)