coupons

Buying a house makes you really, really poor. Especially buying one that needs work.  But, it has also taught me so much and helps me be optimistic for the future.
Lately, I have really been working on so many of my homemaking skills- cooking, making our house a home, etc.   And along with it,  I am trying hard to spend less and save more. It always sounds so simple and yet it isn't.  Part of my attempt to save money has been using coupons.  I promise I'm not turning into one of those crazy coupon ladies, but if I can save money and stock up on things I use, then I think it's great.
The success has been average for me.  I have found that some of the items on coupons are not items I would normally purchase- so why purchase them just because they are a good deal?  Thanks to some helpful advice from a friend, I found that Walgreens here in Logan has some of the best deals- usually on toiletries-  the only problem is that if you aren't there on Sunday or Monday morning, it's gone.
Have any of you ever used coupons?  How has it worked for you?

I will tell you one awesome deal this week that is unrelated to coupons:
Each day (M-F) all Chick-fil-a locations are giving away some free food if you go between 2-5pm. Yesterday we got free dinner and Wednesday it's free nuggets.  And, since we just happen to love Chick-fil-a,  we may be going there everyday this week.