The Wedding Box

As I mentioned in my previous post, I have created what I have dubbed the wedding box. The wedding box is simply something I have been working on to eliminate some of the craziness that will surround settling into married life.  Since Ish and I will be moving to Delaware immediately following our Honeymoon, things are going to be a little bit crazy come early August.  One of the things that I tend to hate doing when things are nuts is taking care of necessities.  Since clearly I can't avoid grocery shopping, the possibility of knocking that off of the to-do list is out of the question.  I can, however, avoid having to purchase a good deal of necessities--with the proper preparations of course!  I have been purchasing different necessities (toilet paper, laundry detergent, medications, toothpaste etc.) when they are on sale and putting them in a box.  Ideally what ends up in this box will last for the first 1-3 months of marriage helping to eliminate some of the stress that will come with moving, starting new jobs, and of course entering into our new vocation as a married couple.  Although having things doesn't equate to any sort of happiness, I am also aware that having certain necessities taken care of can alleviate many everyday burdens.  Doing things this way will also save a lot of money as I can stock items when they are on sale as opposed to when I need them right away.

CVS savings

I like to save money; who doesn't?  Lately I have been planning my shopping excursions for necessities or gifts so that sales work for me.  CVS has been a great aid in this.  I am starting to learn to use Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) to my advantage.  I had some major purchases to make this week as I had run out of a lot of hygiene and medical products that I normally use and need.  I really hate when I run out of everything at once.  I managed to get $120 worth of merchandise for $63.  Almost everything I bought was on sale minus more cough drops, but they were a necessity.  I am always amazed how much one can save if they try.  I was able to stock up on a few things that are too much when not on sale (I refuse to buy body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion not on sale).  I also was able add to what I am dubbing the "wedding box" (more about that in a future post).  

Quick note: Pursuing rain-checks  is so totally worth the time.