Officially Addicted

I told Neil my goal for today was to get the house cleaned. It was a very busy weekend and the house was left a disaster and we were too tired to pick anything up last night. I told him the only problem is not getting distracted. I tried so hard to stay focused but Albertson's wouldn't leave me alone. I had gotten everything I wanted but diapers. Everytime I went they were out. I know Monday is not the best time to go to the store. They are usually wiped out of everything but I couldn't resist. I loaded the kids up and promised them mega treats when we got home if they were good at the stores. I first went to Kaysville and they were out. There was a Walgreens next door so we went in to get some of the cleaning supplies on sale. Then I came to the Layton one and they had 6 pallets of diapers. I about died. I squealed with glee. Needless to say, I probably now have a 6 month supply of diapers. A couple in my stake just had quadruplets and we're having a diaper drive for them so I am so happy to be able to donate three times as much as I was going to and I got some to give with my shower gifts. See I'm not just thinking about myself. I got the jumbo packs for $4 a piece. If I would have had some coupons they would have been only $3 but I can't think about that. Riteaid had some good rebate deals so we stopped by there and then another Walgreens before coming home. The boys got a late nap so I hope they'll forgive me and be happy tonight for Neil. I better start cleaning fast before Neil gets home or he will definitely give me a hard time. Christina yesterday at church mentioned how couponing was her hobby. I think it has just become mine.

My dilema is should I renew my Costco membership or not in March. I used to live at Costco and thought they had really good deals. I thought the diapers were the cheapest and the cheese and I loved their milk and frozen vegetables but now I feel like a membership is a waste of money. I can save money in gas but it seems like everything else I can get for cheaper somewhere else if I really watch the sales. For instance today on the diapers, I saved $20 over the same amount I would have gotten from Costco with their coupon. I love looking at all the non food items they have although I rarely buy. The other thing is Costco is in Ogden or Bountiful and I just don't go to these places except to go to the temple so I may only have a chance to go every two weeks. So it may just be bye bye Costco.