As much as we all enjoy a good deal, sometimes the shopping and deal hunting can become a real chore. It is ok to take a break from shopping the deals when you are tired or fed-up with the “game”. Yes, you may miss a few deals on said break, but you will come back refreshed and with a new purpose. Heck, even cutting back on the number of stores you shop, or the number of times you shop during the week, can rejuvenate you!
Remember you have built your stockpile up for a number of reasons, and one is to be able take time off when life intrudes, and not worry about having enough in the house to eat.
Even I have weeks where I am just not into it and my shopping is bare minimum. And, being honest, if I didn’t blog about the deals (and as a deal blogger, I feel very strongly I need to be doing deals in order to report them), I probably would be taking a break at least for a few weeks during the year. I too get worn out. Hmmm maybe I just feel that way this week because getting 80 bottles of pop for a penny each to stockpile for the summer was quite a bit of work!? But, I am a true deal junkie and it only takes a great drugstore or grocery store sale to perk me right back up!
Do you take extended couponing/deal breaks? Or is a week or two off enough to revive your interest and put you in a better frame of mind to shop the deals? What is it you do when you are just worn out from shopping?
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I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• Before joining any type of club, investigate the true costs and benefits of joining.
• Outlet Stores can be a great way to stretch your dollars.
• Get to know your local store managers – cultivating a civilized dialog can go a long way towards a more pleasant shopping experience.
• Rewards are like currency, protect those RR, ECB and +ups as you would cash.
• Always consider your time and gas before chasing after a deal.
Click here for previous Advice From A Grizzled Coupon Veteran posts!
• Xbox 250 GB Price Drop! 250GB Kinect Bundle 
Xbox 360 250 GB Kinect Holiday Bundle $349.99 (through 5/26/12)
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• Xbox 360 S console
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• Power supply cord
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• Token for downloadable Carnival Games: Monkey See Monkey Do game†
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• Kinect Adventures game
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• Xbox 250 GB Price Drop! 250GB Standalone 
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• Xbox 360 has blockbuster games, HD movies, and controller-free fun for everyone
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What comes in the box
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• Xbox 360 black headset
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