Thursday, July 2, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Meijer Trip #24 It's rare that all the coupons align so beautifully as they did today!
Meijer Trip #23 The start of a great week!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Kroger Trip #37
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sam's Trip #3
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Kroger Trip #35
Saved 18.86
The picture is missing for this one and it is one of my best one's yet. But here is what I bought:
2 jumbo bags of Comforts diapers
4 Scott paper towels
2 frozen Kroger pizzas
2 canisters of pringles
2 gallons of Kroger milk
2 packs of baby wipes
a bag of popcorn
1 box of spaghetti
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Sam's Club Trip #2
Sam's is better priced than most places and the quality is excellent.
Are there better deals on produce?
Spent $36.98
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Meijer Trip #21
I am continuing to love shopping on Tuesday nights. This time I got out minus the kids and husband put hem to bed!
However, when they heard we carrying on about my savings they were up stealing the yogurts.
Spent 16.08
Saved 64.76
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Kroger Trip #30
I bought a container of cool whip for .79. Saved .46
We wanted pumpkin pie. Yummy.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Meijer Trip #20
Saved 64.04
My husband went shopping with me this time and found some great deals. I think he may be catching on! It turns out the Meijer in Cumberland is wonderfully empty on Tuesday nights. I hope me make a Tuesday evening Meijer trip a regular thing. It was fun. We had the niced cashier. She told me that she loves to watch people use coupons and see how much they save. When I finished the order and the money off my next order cats did not print I just let it go. I don't need to stress out over every dollar to save money.
Also of interest the Cumberland Meijer now has a Redbox so if I arrive before 9pm I can return my free Monday movies!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Nearly Free Heinz Vinegar
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Aldi Trip #1
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Kroger Trip #23
Spent 21.22
Saved 46.94
I have had people ask me how I save so much on my grocery trips for the next few trips I am going try explain a little better.
I bought 2 boxes of Instant Quaker Oats that are $3.98 each
They were on sale for $2 a box
Kroger is running a promotion were you buy 2 boxes and get $1 off at the bottom of your reciept
I used a $1.35 off 2 coupon
(3.98*2)7.96-3.96(to make them 2 a box on sale)-$1-$1.35 coupon=$1.65 versus 7.96
I bought 5 country crock that are $2.14
They were on sale for $1.49
Kroger is running a promotion were you buy 10 items mix and match and get $5 off
I used a .50 coupon on each-my kroger doubles
(5*2.14)10.70-3.25(to make them $1.49 each on sale)-$2.50(half the $5 off promo)-$5(5 .50 coupons doubled=-.05 I made money! versus 10.70
I bought 3 Freshetta pizzas that are $7.49 each and one for $6.79
They are on sale for $4.49
Kroger is running a promotion were you buy 10 items mix and match and gt $5 off
I used a $1 coupon on each
(3*7.49+1*$6.79)29.26-11.30(to make them $4.49 each on sale)-$2(part of the $5 promo)$5 with a $1 coupon for each=$10.96 versus $29.26
I bought 1 Gortons fish sticks for $5.49
It was on sale for $2.99
Kroger is running a promotion were you buy 10 items mix and match and get $5 off
I used a .40 coupon and my kroger doubles
$5.49-2.50(to make it 2.99 on sale)-.50(part of the $5 promo)-.40 coupon that doubled to .80=$1.69 versus $5.49
I bought 2 boxes of kroger baby wipes for 2.29 each
They were on sale for $2 each
I found coupons for $2 off any comforts product in the baby aisle early inthe week I used $2
($2.29*2)4.58-.58(to make them $2 each on sale)-$4(2 $2 coupons)=0 versus $4.58
I bought 3 boxes of icecream for $3.39 each
They were on sale for $1.99
(3.39*3)10.17-4.20(to make them $1.99 each on sale)=5.97 versus $10.17
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Kroger Deals 3/19-3/24
- Also eggs are $.79 a dozen.
- Milk is still on sale.
- Cantaloupes are .99 each again
- And Quaker instant oats are back for $2 a box/buy 2 get another $1 off and there are $1.35/2 coupons out making these $.83 a box!
Meijer Deals 3/19-3/24
There are a few fun deals this week. Meijer is having a 10 for 10 sale which at Meijer means all the items in the sale are $1 but if you buy 10 you get an 11th free. During these sales I find the best strategy to be buy in multiplues 11 (22,33,etc.) that way I always get my free item. On the other hand it can be near impossible to count with my kids with me so sometimes I just get what I want and then have a nice surprise at the register.
- Dentek floss will be free with the coupon
- Crest Toothpaste will be free
- Hormel Pepperoni is included for $1. I don't believe there are any coupon out but $1 for pepperoni is excellent regardless.
- Meijer applesauce is included fro $1
- Warm delights will free after the coupon
- Kraft bagelfuls are on sale for $1.88 there was a $1 off Internet coupon for these you may still have.
- Coffeemate is $1.50 which makes it free with this printable
or use 2 .50/1 coupons with the the $1/2 mealbox coupon to get them free as well. - Betty Crocker helpers will be .67 after your coupon.
- Freshetta Pizza will be $2.99 after coupon
- Pizza rolls will be $.30 each!
- Also Meijer is running their Lysol again. I got to much last year and will not be buying any this year but this sale is fantastic. The Lysol products are on sale for 1/2 off and then off course you use your coupon that double and get cleaners for almost nothing.
For a complete list of deals much better than mine you ought to check out Bargain Brianna she has got a fantastic list.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Kroger Trip #22
Saved $30.05
"Ask and you Shall receive" More free baby wipes. If you are lucky enough to find them Kroger has $2 off any comfort product coupons on their baby products and on the shelves in the baby section. Wipes are $2. Very Cool, thanks Kroger we were out.
Meijer Trip #15
Monday, March 16, 2009
Meijer Trip #14
Saved $36.37
I'd like to note here that we also bought 3 lbs of grapes that are included in my numbers but not pictured because they we already being eaten at the time and a 24 pack of bottled water. I was really impressed this time because although I took my 2 younger children and my husband we got some good deals and only bought what was on sale. I do think our beverage choices are a reflection of his help but I can live that. We didn't need much this week since I keep such a well stocked pantry. At least he is starting to catch on and I will not be asked to buy pop for quite a while.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Menu Plan for the Next Week
Oatmeal of all sorts
Warm rice with milk and honey
Raisin bread and Cinnamon Bread
Whole Wheat Toast
Pancakes/waffles/french toast however we are out of maple syrup
Cereal of course
Eggs
Sausage Links
Fruit
Lunch:
Chicken Nuggets or leftover Lasagna/Sliced Apples/Cheese Sticks/Chex Mix
Whole Wheat Pasta with margarine (we usually do butter but toddler can't handle the dairy)/grapes/carrot sticks
Leftovers
Baked potatoes with cheddar cheese/Green Giant Steamers/Grapes
PB&J/carrot sticks/string cheese/leftovers
Hamburgers/Home fries/Canned Veggies
Eggs, Sausage,Jelly Biscuits, apple slices
Dinner:
Hearty Campfire Stew
Turkey dinner from the freezer (time to make room for frozen food month)
FREE NIGHT-Lenten supper at Church
Beans and Cornbread/Vegetables of some sort
Turkey Manhattans/Vegetables of some sort, Popcorn
Something with Chicken and Rice
Spaghetti and Meatballs/Garlic Bread
Kroger Trip #21
Saved $24.45
Spent $14.45
Saturday, March 14, 2009
I am changing the rules because this is my blog and I can if I want
On a side note I am including all my husbands snacks in my budget. I set up up a snack budget for him but have changed my mind. All my husbands snacks are included in our $50 weekly food bill.
Kroger Post #20
Friday, March 13, 2009
How's it Going
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Kroger Deals 3/12-3/18
- Activa yogurt is $2.49-.50-$1coupon=$1
- Land O Lakes Spread is $1.49 buy 2-$50x2-$1/2 coupon (must buy 2)=$.49 each
- Armour Meatballs are $2.49-.50=$1.99 there is coupon out for free pasta when you buy meatballs
- Freshetta Pizza is $4.49-.50-$1coupon=$2.99each
- Gortons are $2.99-.50-.40coupon doubled=$1.69each
- Toaster Strudel are $1.99-.50-.70coupon=$.79each
- Purex is $2.99-.50-.70coupon=$1.79each
- Ken's Salad Dressing is $1.99-.50-$1/2coupon (must buy 2)=$.99each
- Colgate Toothbrushes will be .25 after the mega sale and the .75/1 coupon
- Powerade will be $.50 each with the mega sale
- Quaker rice snacks will be $.50 each with the mega sale
- Corned Beef, Cabbage, and pork loin are at great sale prices
- Comforts diapers are $6.49 There are $3off coupons at the Kroger website!
Interesting News Story Eat Healthy on $1 a Day
Meijer Deals 3/12-3/18
The only deals I see this week that are stockup worthy are:
- Jif peanut butter after the sale and coupon it will be $5 for 3 which is pretty good for Jif.
- Sobe life water will be free is you have the .50/1 peelie.
- And Quaker rice snacks are $1 again if you have any $1 coupons left they will be free as well!
- There is a General Mills Deal. Buy any 4 participating items and get $5 off at the register. Depending on your coupons this could be some cheap cereal or fiber one bars.
- Ice Mountain 24 ct. $3.79.
- Tyson Anytizers are on Sale for $2.50. There are coupons out for .75/2 and .55/1 making these $1.50 to $2 at the Cumberland Meijer.
- Dole and Welchs frozen juices are 10 for 10 get the 11th free.
- The produce on the first page looks great!
On Saturday there will be a One Day Sale and Tyson 40oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts will be $3.99. That's less than $1.60lb!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Meijer Trip #13
Order 1
Spent 21.02
Saved 10.55 got .75 OYNO cat
Order 2
Spent 6.89
Saved 7.74 got another .75 OYNO cat
Not great deals but these are things we needed that haven't been on sale in ages.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Kroger Deals 3/5-3/11
The deals I do see are:
- Folgers Ground Coffee for $4.99. (limit 2)There is a .25 coupon out (this is the huge canister)
- Cantaloupes for .99
- Angus Ground Chuck $1.77 a pound
- Quaker Instant Oatmeal is $1.50 a box when you buy 2. There are $1.35/2 coupons out making these $.82 a box!!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Marsh $1 Pizza Rolls!
Meijer Deals 3/5-3/11
- Dole Fruit fruit in the plastic jar will be $1.50 each after the $1/.55 coupon. My friend at the Pantry tells me this is the best price you can find for these.
- Bob Evan’s Sausage Roll will be $1.80. They are on sale for $2.50 and there are .35/1 coupons that will double.
- Del Monte Vegetables will be less than $.66 ea after the $2/3 sale and the $1/12 coupon.
- Barilla Pasta is $.88 on sale and you can use the mealbox coupon to get $1/3 making these $.55 each! Barilla plus is 3/$4.
- Crescent rolls are $1.50 each but surely you do not need any!
- Michelina's will $.29 each after the 69¢ sale and the $1/5 coupon.
- Bertolli Oven Bake Meals will be $3.00 each plus a free garlic bread. This one is bit complicated. The sale is 2 for $11 and there are $2/1 IP Print Here (registration required). In the ad this week there are Meijer store coupons that can be used with a manufacturer coupon. There is one for $1/2 Bertolli. Use this one as well. Math: $11.00 - $4.00 IPs - $1.00 ad q = $6.00/2 The price of a Pepridge Farm Garlic Bread is subtracted at the register this month when you purchase 2 Bertolli meals.
- Ritz go-packs should be free with the $2/2 Ritz coupon.
- Kraft Mac and Chs is $.50
- Milk $2 a gallon!!
- And there are some nice prices on fruit!