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Originally Posted by LivingAlmostLarge
It was the coupons. They are brainwashing. I wanted to see if I could live on $20-30/week like some people. Or those families of 5 who live on $250/month. I was trying to be super frugal.
They say they get most things for free and that they are able to live on very little. They stock up with coupons when things are free or a deal.
I don't know why I did what I did. It was the coupons. Thinking I can store the razors, the air freshner, the shampoo.
I posted this on WIR, where they talk about couponing and are die-hards. Most people told me that's how it work and I should stock up more on non-perishables.
I don't know I'm still feeling the guilt over buying junk.
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While I agree don't beat yourself up, you had to learn the hard way. But, I have to say you cannot blame coupons cuz you bought something that you didn't even use! And "Brainwashing" I am sorry but I laughed out loud when I read that. Coupons are just like anything else in life. You make the choice how to spend your money. I am actually the opposite of you. If the coupons won't give it to me almost free I have a really hard time buying things. I have to remind myself that it is okay to buy food! Coupons are a great thing. If you are buying what you really normally use. I do buy iced tea and mustard in quantity cuz I get if free and I know that I will use the 20 boxes of tea in the next few months. but I don't use coupons excessively on things that are perishable and rarely used. Now, I do sometimes use coupons so that I can buy things that I normally don't but the coupon makes it affordable, but it is still something that I would use if I could afford it, so it becomes a treat. Only buy things that are worth your time coupon or not. Coupons are a great tool but they are a tool, not a free ticket to buy anything you want. Used properly they can really save alot of money. Keep in mind that using coupons to the degree of saving the amount like feeding a family of 5 for $250 a month takes serious work. You have to look, cut, sort, file, etc. but for someone like me it is worth it. I hate spending too much on food.