Before venturing down the vegan path, I was a "couponer". That's right...I would go to Publix, fill up a cart with food, and usually save at least 75%!!! There were times, when I would actually leave with a cart full and they would pay me, after applying all of my coupons. I'm not going to lie, it was awesome having a $75-$100 a month budget for groceries! But, if you look in the pictures below, we got what we paid for. I really wish that I had more pictures of my pantry once it was fully stocked, but these are the only pictures I could find. We were overloaded with sugary cereals, pop-tarts, turkey bacon, and cheese, just to name a few things.
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| My first couponing haul. |
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| In this pic, there are some cat treats, which may seem odd, seeing as though we don't have a cat! I used to buy animal products and donate them to the Humane Society. I'm not crazy! LOL |
By no means, do I eat a perfect diet. And I still definitely indulge! But I feel as though I make much smarter choices now. When I go to the grocery store, I start with produce, and load my cart to the brim. I can fit a lot less junk this way. :) Of course, I spend a lot more on groceries than I did two years ago, but I also feel way different than I did two years ago. Is it worth it? Totally! I thought going vegan was going to be the hardest thing ever, but it turns out, it isn't! I have also come to realize that it is an ongoing transition and journey. It's all about doing the best that we can!
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