Why I coupon

People in my family tend to pick on me about my couponing sometimes because I can't go to a store with someone and they pick up an item I have a coupon for without saying something. The quote I always say is "I have a coupon for that." There has not been many days that Mike has come home from a quick grocery trip and I not get mad because I had coupons at home. Coupons are a way of life for me, I am not as addicted as other's but my stockpile has saved my family a lot of times. That is how me and Mike survived for the first several months in our home and are able to do different things like finally celebrate an anniversary and take our first weekend getaway. Savings don't just show up overnight and you can't get disappointed if at first you don't do as well as others. The key is to not give up and keep pushing yourself till you can come home saying I cut my grocery bill in half, or I paid taxes today or the best one is I got this, this, and this for FREE!!!! Over the last 3 years I have went from couponing to be just a hobby to my way of life and I can't complain and honestly I don't think Mike does often either. Sometimes it is hectic and crazy but when you can come home with grocery items you need or cleaning supplies for under $30 you have done very well.