Today, I went grocery shopping at Safeway. I went in with a budget. I was also thinking how lucky I was to have a sister that is a couponer...but also how I can't use most of her deals.( I sure wish I could). So my budget was 200.00 and I was a little stressed about the whole budget thing.
As I was strolling down the meat isle, there was this lady on the other side heading strait towards me. I usually don't like that in a grocery store because it kinda feels like a Mexican standoff. But, I passed on the right and smiled as I walked past.
But she stopped me and said:
"You look like someone that is a mom of a family. I have this list of coupons for free food and wanted to see if you wanted it? All you do is spend 50.00 and you get these 4 items free..."
I took them and ran...
JK. I took them and said "Are you sure! That is so nice."
I mentioned to her that I was trying to budget on this shopping trip and that it would help to meet my goal. I think she felt good because she did something nice. She told me happy New year and waved to me before I left Safeway.
You know, this whole experience made me grateful for good people. I wish I could come across kind people all the time. It makes me want to be a kinder person because of how it made me feel. It's really neat how it spreads and brings in cheer.
About Me
- Bethany
- Hello! I am Bethany, a mom of 4 beautiful children, a owner of a dog, and married to a miner/hunter. (Camo is a popular color in our home). We recently relocated to the UP of Michigan from Juneau,Alaska...a huge adjustment. I have a passion for photography and documenting our journey through life. But, most of the time Im busy with my kids, hiding in the bathroom for peace and quiet, or trying to find my dog because he runs away all the time. Welcome to our world...always full of adventure.
4 comments:
That is a wonderful experience- thanks for sharing it.
It is so nice when people are like that, makes your heart warm :) so did you stay in your budget? I need to put us on a budget too....hmmm the new year is a good idea for that :)
I too have a couponing sister. Their deals down-south drive me crazy!
Have you seen:
www.alaskacoupondiva.com
www.alaskasbestgrocerydeals.blogspot.com ?
They're out of Anchorage so it's not the greatest, but they do handle the coupon match-ups for Alaska stores.
That makes me smile. While waiting in line for food at Costco a wk before Christmas some guy was yelling at his wife for another dollar that she didn't have and a construction worker gave him one. It was very discreet but so kind.
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