Doing a Trial Run

Before you start couponing at a store I strongly recommend doing a trial run at the store just to make sure that you understand how things are going to work and so you can see that what you are trying to do really works. 

When I started back couponing this time I started with 3 items on my list at Walgreen's.  I picked items that were supposed to be good deals and that i would get Register Rewards (RR) for.  True to what the match up told me I got $15 worth of stuff for $5 AND I got $3 in RR back.  I was convinced that I was on to something.

So today I was going to take the plunge and try Rite Aid for the first time.  I am already doing CVS, Walgreen's, Publix, and sometimes Target so I wasn't really sure about adding another store to the list but there were some really good things that were going to be free or overages.  So off I went with a list that consisted of Motrin PM, Visine, and Purex Crystals.  I spent $6 (I also got a Diet Coke because I was on the way to the ball park) and I got $2 in UP rewards.  Nothing to really right home about savings wise but the conditions of the store really made it not worth it to me.  So even thought I have $2 in coupons for them I am not really sure that I will go back. 

By doing a trial run I was able to determine really quickly that I didn't really want to go back again.  I like to shop in places that I feel comfortable in and I just wasn't feeling it there.  No harm no foul!!!

So pick out a few items and give it a go!!
Happy Shopping