I do not coupon.

Years ago I tried, I really tried.  But my coupons seemed to be for stuff that, even with the coupon,  was more expensive than store brands, or stuff I'd never really use.  Or the coupon was expired.  So I threw them all away and declared myself a non-couponer.

There's a lot of interest in couponing now, it seemed wise to check it out and re-evaluate my position.  Man, have things changed. 

First, I signed up for a couponing website, they send me coupons via email.  Looking them over I can sure see how someone could save a lot of money using these coupons, but that someone wouldn't be me.  As in days of yore, I don't use any of the stuff the coupons are for.

Second, I got a Sunday newspaper.  It's where I used to find all my coupons, however, I found next to none. 

Third, I could really dig into the couponing websites.  Armed with my shopping list I could potentially find coupons on the site for the products I'm looking for.  Not happening, that kind of attention is not being paid to my shopping list.

I guess I'm still a non-couponer.  However, in light of todays economic realities I will be re-evaluating my shopping routine.  While coupons aren't going to work real well for me, I'll bet I can come up with a simple way to keep my pantry stocked, but not cluttered, and take advantage of my favorite grocery stores sales.

Hmm.  That's a challenge. 

Aside from all that I now make granola and will share the recipe.  Because it rocks.

That is all.