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Friday, December 4, 2009

FRIDAY 12-4-09 WALGREENS

Me and mom went to Walgreens to pick up her prescription.
I strolled around the store while she did some shopping.
I found in the clearance section a couple small gifts for Tony:
2 Jeff Gordon note cards with envelopes
(total of 6 in each package)
was $1.00 marked down to .50 cents each
1 LED white light key chain for $1.29.
When Tony goes on call he never has a flashlight.
This way he'll be able to have one right on his key chain
and it will always be with him. No having to hunt for one.
It's really bright!

Total spent at Walgreens was $2.29 for 3 gifts.

ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS
CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS!!

I always check my receipts before leaving the store.
Today I found that they charged me full price
on the Jeff Gordon note cards.
I took it back to the cashier and got $1.00 back.

It seems like every week I am being overcharged for something.
These mistakes add up and it only takes a couple minutes of your time to double check those receipts!!

One week I think I counted over $15.00 of overcharges from stores I had visited.
$15 x's 52 weeks is $780 a YEAR being thrown away if you're not careful!!

I don't care if it's at a grocery store, thrift store or fast food!
One thrift store punched in $5.00 accidentally for a .50 cent item.
I caught that mistake though.
Have a figure in your head when heading to the check out of what your items cost.
If your amount isn't around that figure you know something is wrong.

If you don't like a product then write the brand and tell them!
If you get bad service write corporate and tell them!
All this information is available online and so easy to access.
Sometimes I get free coupons for products and gift cards!
Other times I get an apology.
Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself!!
It's your money and if they want your business they will rectify the situation!

Then me and mom treated ourselves to Arbys for lunch. Had a coupon sent in the mail this week for 2 subs for $4.00!
Very filling!
BUT when I went to get a refill on my pop the machine was out of syrup and only dispensed carbonated water, YUCK!
And when visiting the potty there was no TP.
Paper towels were a little rough on the bottom!
So while lunch was good everything else sucked during our visit, lol.
I did tell the cashier about the TP being out.
Good thing they had paper towels
because if it was a blower I don't think I could have gotten my leg up that high!
ONLY KIDDING!

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My name is Sherry, 39yrs old, from Columbus, Ohio. I am married, a SAHM, and have 3 children ages 9, 10 and 20. I have been frugal/thrifty all my life. I would like to share on this blog how we get by day to day on one income with a family of 5 with a dog and a cat. You will also hear about my everyday gripes about daily life and the cost of living. Hubby says my favorite saying is, "and that is another thing that pisses me off!"

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