Back on Track

Today turned out to be a home day, Max rested and watched cartoons, and Mommy got a chance to sit down and tackle her giant pile of coupons. One thing I know about my coupons is that if I put off sorting and clipping for even a few days I end up putting it off much longer, and before I know it my pile is VERY overwhelming and I just don't want to deal with it. But you know what happens when my coupons are in such chaos? You guessed it, I miss deals, and I DO NOT like to miss out on deals. I need my coupons to be very organized so when I see a sale I can simply look up my coupon and go to the store. As much as I hate not having my coupons easy to access I hate organizing them just as much, one week at a time is not bad, but when you are three weeks behind it is quite a large task. But today was the perfect day to deal with my stack. My hubby was home sick, Max was resting, trying to avoid getting sick, and then there was me.... what else was I going to do? As I started to tackle the pile it seemed to be going by pretty fast. As I looked at the clock I realized I must just be in my "coupon zone" because this was taking much longer than I thought. Either way I eventually reached the bottom of the stack and it felt great to know that all my coupons had there spot in my little binder {okay, really big binder} I am now ready to see the ads on Sunday and get my new coupons. It is very easy to get out of the "couponing" lifestyle. It does take time and patience, and if you get behind, or it has been awhile since you have saved a lot at the store, it is easy to just let the pile grow out of control. But I just knew that I can NOT go to the store and pay full price, last week I saved 52 % and that didn't even seem good enough for me. So I know if I tried to shop without my coupons I sure wouldn't buy much. I think my trip to Rite Aid reminded me how important it was to me to get my great deals, so I knew I had to make myself sit down and get myself organized. I am also getting back on track, or I guess just on a track, with my work out plan. For once I think I might actually stick to it. I joined the gym as planned when we moved and guess what? I have been going!! I know its crazy, but true. Max has even gotten used to the child care there, sometimes he wants to stay and play when I come to get him. I have been going two to three times a week, which is WAY better than not going at all. As long as I can keep myself on track I think I will be looking better by.... well lets just say by next summer I won't dread going to the pool. That gives me a long time to reach my goal, and if I reach it early I'll just be even more happy with myself. Now, if I can just coupon my way through Max's second birthday party we will be in good shape {still can't believe he will be two!} I look forward to another week of sales and coupons, and my last week without a job. Things are going well ever since our move, and I sue hope they just keep getting better, who wouldn't?

Kelly Callahan