couponing 101

ive been really wanting to try my hand at couponing after hearing the ridiculous amount of savings left after purchase from some people. the photo above is my first couponing transaction. 6 items for less than $10! what an awesome deal! i was both perplexed & amazed while wanting to give myself a pat on the back on the drive home. amazed because i paid so little for everything. perplexed because my game plan of one transaction didn't quite work out & instead was split into two transactions from the cashier, which actually turned out in my favor. 

after watching more you tube videos & post briefing after with my friend who's been coaching me, i think im slowly seeing the main objective of how to coupon to get the best prices! i have a few couponing terms under my belt such as "ecb" & "matched deals" & have quite a ways to go as far as learning & stacking coupons in order to get the lowest deals!

what's also serving as my motivation to learn more is preparing a balikbayan (box sent over seas by filipinos containing goodies) box for my parents with the items they requested. items like paper towel, laundry detergent, dish washing soap, etc are items i always see on sale or have some sort of deal going on. these items can be stock piled for both my parents & myself. 

im terrible at math but determined to save where i can & shop wiser for basic living necessities!