[Aleta]

I totally agree with you lrjohson. A buy 1 get one free can be a little deceiving because you have to pay the regular price for the one and I have seen the price higher on just the one. It's hard to see what you would calculate. I would say that if you didn't substract the coupon money out before to save it - that would be a new way with the challenge. Money sitting in drawers, pockets, etc doesn't earn anything.

My first $20 came from going around the house and finding money I had put to the side. I also had coupon money. I also collect pennies and roll them. It is making me more aware to what I'm doing with my money and how much I lose to complacency.