CVSing!!

For those of you who don't know what CVS is, it is the equivilant to Walgreen's. My sister is constantly there and she really looks forward to going. I never quite understood the "why" behind it until she invited me to go "CVSing" with her.

What a grand thing!


A little historical data...
I have always been the type to not look at prices. I normally see something I like, pick it up and buy it. I don't even pay attention to what they are charging at the register. I slide my card, they ask me if I have a rewards card, I say, "no", slide my card, they ask me if I want my receipt, I say, "no thanks" and walk out the door.

Well, times are a changin', my friends!

There is SUCH a thrill of walking out with $40 of merchandise for less than $20!!!

WOW! And it is an ART, let me tell you!! It isn't just understanding the system of rewards cards, getting credit, using coupons, picking the right product and using their in-store rewards, but now, with the power of the internet, we consumers get all kinds of really great discounts, money back and even stuff for FREE with all the cool extra coupons.

We walked in and she started sharing with me how this coupon that and in-store reward and this and that...and wa-lah....I get a $5 lipgloss for free! WOW! SOOO exciting!

Of course, sometimes you buy things that you don't absolutely need right now, but the thrill of paying next to nothing is absolutely amazing!!

Yes, yes, I know, you must be thinking, "I can't believe she is so thrilled about something as simple as coupon saving", but I have to say, don't knock it til you try it!!!

I, too, used to sit in your same opinion boat. Crusin' the seas thinking, "well that is just silly!" But today, I stand before you a reformed spender and I am darn proud of it!!

AHHH....so grateful to have great people in my life like my sis who teaches me the ways of CVSing, organic this or that, and of course, recycling to save our great earth!!!

Hope you all are well!! Tonight, I rest my head content....and as my Nanny would say, "contenta con mis compras!" (content with my purchases)