Why couponing works for me and my family!!

I know a lot of people are wondering why I spend time on such a "boring" thing like coupons.  Well, there's one simple answer for that:  we are a one income family, and my "job" other than being a SAHM and housewife is to help my husband's paycheck go as far as it can!  I love saving us money and being able to help others in the process!!  I literally had someone comment in line behind me the other day, "coupons are such a waste of time!"  After she saw my total go from over $100 down to just under $27 with tax, she changed her mind!  Here's what I got this week:

12- canisters of Country Time Lemonade (regular price $3.99)

on sale 10/$10 at Kroger

I paid just $6 for all 12

I saved $41.88

6- packages of BIC Soleil razors (regular price $6.99)

on sale for $4.49 at Kroger

I used $3 off coupons that made them $1.49 each

I saved $33.00

2- packages of Carefree liners (regular price $1.09)

on sale 10/$10 at Kroger

I used 50¢ off coupons that doubled to $1 off, so I got them for FREE!!

I saved $2.19

4 2L Sundrop (sale price 2 for $3 @ Kroger)

I used 4- $1 off coupons

I paid $2 for all 4

I saved $4 for sure, I don't remember their shelf price

3 boxes of Capri Suns regular price $2.99 (sale price $1.99 w/Mega event @ Kroger)

I used 75¢/3 coupon

I paid $5.22 for all 3

I saved $3.75

7 bags of Quaker Quakes regular price $1.99 (sale price 99¢ w/Mega event @ Kroger)

I saved $7

I love keeping these around the house for us to snack on!  They're much better for us than chips!

2 pkgs. of BIC men's disposable razors regular price $6.99 (sale price $4.49 @ Kroger)

I used $3 off coupons and it made them $1.49 each

I paid $2.98

I saved $11.00

8 packages of Stayfree pads on sale 2/$6 at Rite Aid, get $3 +UP wyb 2

I paid $16 and got $12+UP to use on my next transaction AND 4 packages had 50¢ off coupons on them SO....

I paid just $2 for 8 packages of them!  

All of these will be donated!

And from Walgreens:

2 boxes of Tylenol Precise

Bottle of Witch Hazel (FREE after RR)

U by Kotex (99¢ and donation item)

4 packages of Cottonelle toilet paper 12 rolls

The final totals for this week:

Total Retail Value: $214.76

Total OOP cost: $56.04

Total Saved: $158.72 or 74%

I am planning a short trip to the Dollar Store this afternoon!  I need paper towels and can get them pretty cheap!