coupon rules of purchasing

Ok to my coupon friends. I heard from a friend that she saved 5.00 on stuff she normally would not have purchased. That means she spent money she normally wouldn't have. I did the same thing when I started couponing. Don't make that mistake. It gets to be fun buying and saving so make sure what you are buying is something you need/use in every day life or for a special occasion. Don't buy something you wouldn't normally just because you have a coupon. I made a rule for myself. If it is under .50 and I know I will use it or I will be able to give it to someone who I know will use it then I will buy it if I feel like I just can't pass it up! That way I never buy something just because I have a coupon and end up spending a bazillion dollars on crap I may never use. Also know what is a good price on something or you may be using a coupon for something you don't need right now that may go on sale next week and you can use your coupon then to double your savings. This week in the paper all the inserts I talked about earlier today I am going through and cutting/sorting right now and I am so excited because there are a lot of great BOGO coupons! If you need something that you have a BOGO coupon for its a great time to buy if you don't really need it then wait and see if your store has a BOGO sale on that item before the coupon expire so you can then get TWO FREE! How exciting. Anyway that was just kind of a side note in case any of you find yourselves doing the same thing and spending more than before. Don't buy something just because you have a coupon friends because then you will not be saving yourself anything.