I'm a Believer!

Okay I'm going to totally gush on this post so if you ever thought about ways to save money keep on reading.  Here's my check list: I'm a stay at home mom, we just moved to a different state and we just bought a house.  All three of those things could probably tell you that we recently spend a HUGE bulk of our savings and we need to save every new penny that comes in our doors.

I save $70.44 on this trip.

The hard part? My hubby and I are admittedly impulse buyers. It doesn't matter if it's the grocery store or the mall we tend to walk home with things we weren't planning on coming home with.  It didn't matter very much before while we working but now that kind of spending is just asking for trouble.

I've always been interested in couponing. I've seen the shows and read other mom's blog and I was always amazed that they could find such great deals.  I've kept an eye on a really great blog called The Coupon Project for the past year but I was never serious about trying all the tactics.  I really tried out her tips this week and I'm AMAZED.  On average at each shopping trip I save about 50% from my bill.  My refrigerator and pantry are completely stocked with food.  I even have meats and produce too!  The best part is I'm under $80 for the grocery budget I set for this month.  So besides milk, fruit and orange juice we're good for the next month.  I love the fact that I can provide my family healthy meals, save money in the process and not have to run to the store all the time.  Her blog is really easy to follow, she provides the place, deal, coupon link, making and keeping to a budget.  I highly recommend her site if you've ever been interested.  I can't wait to see what kind of savings I'll see after I've been at this for a few months.  Are you a couponer?  What's the best deal you've gotten?

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!  Blogger, Facebook and Twitter, Oh My!  When I first started this blog in January I had no idea how important this outlet would be to me.  I have no regrets leaving my career to be home for my first born.  Although, staying at home with a small child has some negative points.  I missed adult conversations.  Through social media I was able to fill that void.  It was an outlet to bounce my thoughts and concerns to other moms.  Talking to others moms gave me an avenue to "scream" my joys and/or frustrations out to the world.

Mama Tales would like to extend that to other bloggers.  Mama Tales is looking for guest bloggers to share their stories about mother or fatherhood, childhood antics and everything else in between.  Please check out the Guest Blogger Page for more information.  I hope to "see" you here soon!