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I want to take a minute for a reminder. I was very happy my husband was so nice and went to the store for me yesterday and got the Marie’s Dressings and the Old Spice deodorant and body wash. I am still recovering and can’t drive yet. As I was looking thru his wallet for something, I found this:
It’s not a great picture, so let me just tell you what it is. It is a $3.00 off catalina for meat! That’s great, huh? I was excited, not often do we get any kind of coupons for meat!
Well, look closer…it expired 2/24/10! To me, he set fire to $3! I was not very happy! He apologized, said when he goes to the store and they give him “all that stuff” he just sticks it in his wallet. In all fairness, I should be checking “all the stuff” they give him when he checks out, I am the one running the “Frugal Show”! lol
So, let this be a reminder, if anyone “runs” to the store for you, make sure you caution them to get and keep all receipts and make sure you get them from them when they return. Listed at Friday Fail.
Pixie says
LOL….but seriously I feel your pain!
Sent my oldest daughter to the store armed with a coupon for 1 free box of Oreo Double stuff cakesters and another coupon for a $1 off…..she bought 2 boxes of the regular ones…and the cashier had rung up both coupons for only $1 off!!!
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Dian says
Pixie,
OOOhhhh, hear my moan! lol It’s like it’s another language we keep having to teach people!
Thanks for that story, it helps!
Dian
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Mommy Kennedy says
I completely agree! That is like setting fire to (3) $1 bills!
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Dian says
I know, I was sad… But, like I said it serves to make me be more vigilant and check those receipts when he comes back!
Thanks!
Dian
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Money4ThisNot4That says
Hey at least he’s running to the store for you and using coupons. Baby steps. LOL
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Dian says
That’s true!
thanks!
Dian
Rachel says
I understand! I once let $3 or $4 in ECB’s expire and I felt sick about it!!
Krissy @ ArtsyMom says
No one is ever allowed to go to the grocery store for me since I am the one who knows how to use all the coupons!! LOL My mom would do this, though. Thank god she doesn’t shop anymore!
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Dian says
Krissy,
Normally I do all the coupon shopping, but, I have been in bed recovering from surgery for months and am just now allowed to walk a bit, but, I can’t drive! So, I have to let him shop, I just need to be vigilant! lol
Thanks!
Dian
Myra @ My Blessed Life says
Such a bummer! It’s like letting money fly out the window. I’ve let ECBs, RR and Cats expire before…no fun.
Thanks for the reminder and for linking up to Friday Fails!
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Dian says
Myra,
Thanks!
Dian