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So I went shopping today. Like I mentioned in my very first post, I'm not an Extreme Couponer, but if I save 50% I'm happy. And that's exactly what I did. First Stop Weis 2 - 4pk Angel Soft Bath Tissue 10 -  Smart Ones Entrees 1 - Kraft Homestyle 1 - Log Cabin Syrup 2 - Boxes of General Mills Cereal 2 - Dean's Dip 2 - Bags of Jelly Beans Grand Total -  $42.00 Total After Discounts -  $20.00 Total Savings - $18.00 Second Stop Martins 2 - Gushers Fruit Snacks 2 - Keebler Crackers 1 - Giant Brand Chips 2 - Scott's Wipes 2 - Choc. Easter Rabbits 1 - Giant Brand Bread 1 Oscar Myer Lunchmeat 3 - Harbaro Gummie Bears ($0.19ea) 10 - Kool-Aid Packets (FREE) 1 - Giant Brand Pretzels 2 - Dole Salad Mixes 1 - Bag of Baby Carrots 2 - 1lb Ground Turkey 1 - 4pc Chicken Leg&Thigh 2 - 8pk Hot Dogs 2 - Edy's Ice Cream 2 - 9ct Bagel Bites 2 - Eagle Brand Veg. Steamers 16 - Yoplait Yogurt Cups ($0.25ea) 1 - 8pk Marcel Paper towels Gra...

Like many I wanted to see what this Extreme Couponing was about. Now I don't need 100 tubes of toothpaste but I could use enough to last me and my fiance awhile. So I looked around the net found some ideas and got started. Two weeks ago I purchased 2 local newspapers , and printed everything I could find online. I used a few sites like Ann's Crazy World , Coupon Mom , and For The Mommas  for ideas and help. I didn't have all the coupons they said I needed, but I did have a few. I only shop at Weis and Martin's so limited my first shopping trip to those two stores. So how well did I make out... Total before bonus buys and coupons $427. Grand total after all discounts $227, a $200 savings. While I've heard stories of over 80% savings, I did have to buy a few things that were not on the plan because they were needed now.