We're still in a little apartment but are looking for a house so hopefully soon I'll have some space for my stockpile. I thought it was going to be overwhelming to have this big coupon binder and lists, etc. but it was actually better because I felt empowered. Plus, I'm lucky enough to be a stay at home wife (almost!) and now I feel like I'm contributing to our little family a lot more than just cooking and cleaning. Eric loves the coupon stuff because he's got the bargain shopper gene, too. We rarely go out to eat without a coupon and usually buy things on sale anyway. He thinks he's a tightwad but I think he's just frugal. Being frugal is wise! He's one of those guys who would buy anything for me or his boys but I have to twist his arm to get himself anything even if he needs it. I've found the best way to get Eric to buy himself something is to find out if he really wants it and then I ask him if he'll buy it for me...then I give it him. He's used to this now, so I just ask him if he'd buy it for me if I asked him to and he gets the point. He's sweet and kind. I just need to get him to understand that he's worth spoiling, too, not just everyone else.
This coupon stuff is completely keeping my mind off baby-making and I feel rather stress free. I took a nice hot bath and read my book when I got home from shopping so perhaps all the relaxation and diversion tactics will help me get preggers!
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