different rules at different kroger stores...

i hate that for a corporate chain like kroger that it seems each store manager can just make up their own policies and rules regarding coupons, sales, etc. as someone who worked for 1o years in retail management for a large company, i value the importance of strict, company-wide policies and procedures. it makes for much less confusion and drama for customers and employees.

since i began my couponing adventures about two months ago, the majority of my shopping has been from two different krogers. the one in river oaks on west gray (i work on the same block) and the one near westheimer and gessner (i live near this one). i haven't had any major issues at either one until tonight. the super rude night manager at the river oaks store informed that they would not be accepting printable coupons anymore due to "fake and reproduced" coupons that they had been having problems with. and also that the mega event had limits of 3 mega deals per transaction. after trying to argue for a few minutes, i gave up and decided even though its way more convenient to shop there on my lunch break or after work, i'd just go back to getting it all at the store near my house to avoid drama.

anyone else have problems at a certain location?

Kroger Mega Event

So I'm totally new to couponing in general and it seems like every week for the past 2 months or so, I've hit some kind of new "milestone." Figuring out what at first seemed like the most confusing systems ever-CVS Extra Bucks and Walgreen's Register Rewards. Now, today was my first time for this big sale at Kroger that everyone seemed pretty excited about all week. Now, I can see why....I've made two trips to the Kroger right by my house and if this rain will let up just a bit I'm going to head out to another Kroger (I think mine hates me now. lol. I've had more than a few issues lately with 2 cashiers and 1 manager) with my cousin and show her how it's done. I need to get motivated/better organized so I can show pics or at least type out the deals I've done so far. Maybe tonight before bed. I used to get so excited just to watch my total drop as the coupons were scanned, but now I love to see the "percent saved" which is printed on the Kroger receipts...today's said 97% and as dorky as it may sound, I was really proud of myself!

my first post!

Hey y'all! So I've been quietly lurking about the couponers' corners of the internet the past two months, reading, learning, taking notes, and doing so much math and "scenarios" that I felt like I was back in 6th grade math class doing some horrible word problems in front of the class! Who knew when the teacher always said, "You'll really use this some day"...that I'd actually be using my awesome math skills to save some money! In these past two months, I've learned about e-coupons and printable coupons (neither of which I'd ever heard of) and I quickly got over my fear or embarassment of handing over my coupons to the cashier. Now I'm almost EXCITED to hand over a fat stack and watch my total go from $58 to $1.46.

Anyway, I noticed no matter what blog I followed, or what forum I read, there were hardly ever any guys around. So I'm starting my own blog and hope it informs, entertains, makes your day just a little bit better each time you read it. haha. While I was hoping to get a male fan base, everyone is welcome with comments, helpful info, laughs, etc. So all you dads, single guys, even you tomgirls....come along with me as I make the transition from one of the MOST carefree spenders to the most frugal boy in Texas. It's been an interesting journey so far. Got a few deals that blew my mind, had a couple of late night CVS deals fall apart after trying to rework "the deal" in my exhausted little brain for the 1000th time before checking out. Also, realizing the AMAZING feeling I get when I give my extra items to someone in need. I have several friends in transitional stages of their lives, some lost their job, some just moved, some are newly single for the first time in years. When I give them a goodie bag full of free stuff, it makes me happy to see them excited about a small gesture that literally cost me nothing but a little time and a lot of math. haha.