I've always found that late at night is the best time to coupon. The stores are generally dead, so if you take forever in line, no one really cares. But it can also be a great time to source additional coupons.
I enjoy a good treasure hunt, so I really get a kick out of dumpster diving. Around here there are several paper recycling dumpsters. They seem to crop up around schools and churches. Whenever I take my paper for recycling I always take a peek to see if I can find any coupon inserts, in whole or in part. My ground rules for this are (1) that I always deposit more paper than I take from each bin; I've heard that the church/school is rewarded based on the amount of paper collected. (2) I have to be able to reach the paper. I'm not going to climb into a dumpster. I'm far too clumsy for that foolishness. (3) I only take coupons. Here's a handy tip for everyone. DO NOT recycle whole credit card applications. Shred them first, then recycle. I've never not found CC apps when digging for gold.
Recently I discovered that the local 'free' paper that runs Wednesday and Saturday carries the SmartSource insert in their Saturday edition. Around here it's a pesky little publication that no one reads and few people even bother to collect from the end of their driveway. The past couple of weekends I've gone for a little walk around the neighborhood and have gotten some excellent results. I've set myself some ground rules for this as well. (1) I only collect Sunday night or afterwards, giving people at least 24 hours to collect their papers if they want them. (2) I take the whole paper, and in some cases, all of the papers. Call is neighborhood clean up, and I can sort them out at home. (3) I only take the free one. I had the opportunity to snag 2 Sunday papers, but since those people paid for that paper, I left it alone. In fact, I left them the free one too.
Tonight I managed to get 12 full inserts on my little stroll. The best part is that my Sunday paper didn't have any inserts this week...
I'm not 100% on the legality of these activities, so I'm not recommending anyone else do what I do. I'm just telling my tale.
And now that my recycle boxes are full I think I'll go dump them at the church down the road. Their dumpster is usually packed full after Sunday service. :D
Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
10/14/11 Meijer trip - frozen pizza cats!
Meijer's sale this week is 10 for $10, get the 11th free.
Transaction:
8 cans Campbell's soup (chkn noodle and tomato), $0.59 ea
6 cans Campbell's 'cream of' soups (chkn and mushroom), $0.79 ea
6 cans Spaghettios, $0.50 ea
6 DiGiorno pizzas, $3.99 ea
2 California Kitchen pizzas, $3.99 ea
2 bags of Snickers fun size, $2.50 ea
2 bags Wonka fun size candy (3 lb bags), $6.99 ea
7 Pepsi 2L, 10 for 10
6 boxes Hamburger Helper, 10 for 10
7 boxes Betty Crocker potatoes, 10 for 10
6 cans Hunt's diced tomatoes, 10 for 10
4 cans Rotel, 10 for 10
2 cans Chef Boyardee pasta, 10 for 10
Coupons:
6 $2/1 Digiorno's (Facebook coupon)
1 $0.55/1 Pepsi Max (10/2 Pespsi insert)
1 $1/2 Sierra Mist Naturals (10/2 Pepsi insert)
3 $0.50/2 BC potatoes (10/2 GM & coupons.com) - only the first 2 double
2 $0.75/3 HHelpers (10/2 GM)
2 $0.45/3 Hunt's tomatoes (10/2 SS)
2 $0.55/2 Rotel (10/2 SS)
1 $0.50/2 Chef Boyardee (Sept All you)
1 $1.50/2 Mars candy bars (Sept All you)
2 $0.40/4 Campbell's CN or tomato soup (10/2 SS)
2 $0.40/3 Campbell's cream of soups (9/11 SS)
2 $1.40/1 Wonka 32 oz or larger (coupons.com)
2 $0.40/3 SpaghettiOs, (9/11 SS)
Catalinas received:
2 $1/2 California Kitchen Pizzas
3 $1 ONYO from DiGiornos
Raincheck:
Wolf Chili, 10 for 10, ($0.40/1 in the 10/2 SS)
Tendered: $63.13
Saved: $76.34, about 55%
Notes:
Check the forums at weusecoupons for more printable Qs. I would have picked up a number of other items if I'd seen the extra Qs.
NOT a bad trip. Getting better than 50% has been really difficult since Extreme Couponing started airing...
The raincheck is good for 5 cans of chili. If I use my 3 cats from this trip and my 2 $0.40/1 Qs I can get 5 cans for $0.40!
DON'T FORGET if you go tomorrow you can get an additional 5% off all food items from mPerks.
Transaction:
8 cans Campbell's soup (chkn noodle and tomato), $0.59 ea
6 cans Campbell's 'cream of' soups (chkn and mushroom), $0.79 ea
6 cans Spaghettios, $0.50 ea
6 DiGiorno pizzas, $3.99 ea
2 California Kitchen pizzas, $3.99 ea
2 bags of Snickers fun size, $2.50 ea
2 bags Wonka fun size candy (3 lb bags), $6.99 ea
7 Pepsi 2L, 10 for 10
6 boxes Hamburger Helper, 10 for 10
7 boxes Betty Crocker potatoes, 10 for 10
6 cans Hunt's diced tomatoes, 10 for 10
4 cans Rotel, 10 for 10
2 cans Chef Boyardee pasta, 10 for 10
Coupons:
6 $2/1 Digiorno's (Facebook coupon)
1 $0.55/1 Pepsi Max (10/2 Pespsi insert)
1 $1/2 Sierra Mist Naturals (10/2 Pepsi insert)
3 $0.50/2 BC potatoes (10/2 GM & coupons.com) - only the first 2 double
2 $0.75/3 HHelpers (10/2 GM)
2 $0.45/3 Hunt's tomatoes (10/2 SS)
2 $0.55/2 Rotel (10/2 SS)
1 $0.50/2 Chef Boyardee (Sept All you)
1 $1.50/2 Mars candy bars (Sept All you)
2 $0.40/4 Campbell's CN or tomato soup (10/2 SS)
2 $0.40/3 Campbell's cream of soups (9/11 SS)
2 $1.40/1 Wonka 32 oz or larger (coupons.com)
2 $0.40/3 SpaghettiOs, (9/11 SS)
Catalinas received:
2 $1/2 California Kitchen Pizzas
3 $1 ONYO from DiGiornos
Raincheck:
Wolf Chili, 10 for 10, ($0.40/1 in the 10/2 SS)
Tendered: $63.13
Saved: $76.34, about 55%
Notes:
Check the forums at weusecoupons for more printable Qs. I would have picked up a number of other items if I'd seen the extra Qs.
NOT a bad trip. Getting better than 50% has been really difficult since Extreme Couponing started airing...
The raincheck is good for 5 cans of chili. If I use my 3 cats from this trip and my 2 $0.40/1 Qs I can get 5 cans for $0.40!
DON'T FORGET if you go tomorrow you can get an additional 5% off all food items from mPerks.
Meijer sale
I'm just about to leave for Meijer's. They are having their 10 for $10, get the 11th free sale. Included in the sale are a number of ConAgra tomato products including Hunt's tomatoes and Rotel. Both are perfect for chili, a winter time favorite here. (Check the SS inserts for September and October for tons of Qs).
Another great deal this week is DiGiorno pizzas for $3.99 ea. check their facebook page for a $2/1 Q. That's quite a deal!
Also, if you are shopping tomorrow, check mPerks for a 5% off food items coupon. Not a bad Q at all, but I *really* hate couponing during the weekend. It clogs the checkout lanes.
Finally, I've had a few questions about how frequently I post. I post when I shop. Generally, if there are no sales that interest me, or I've stocked up recently, I don't post. I also don't post if I'm not couponing. For example, a couple months ago Marsh had pork chops and chicken on sale. I bought 40 pounds of pork chops and 20 pounds of chicken, and I still have a bit of each. My pantry is still packed so all I've really purchased is produce, dairy and eggs.
If today's trip is completely awesome I'll post the transactions later today or tomorrow.
Another great deal this week is DiGiorno pizzas for $3.99 ea. check their facebook page for a $2/1 Q. That's quite a deal!
Also, if you are shopping tomorrow, check mPerks for a 5% off food items coupon. Not a bad Q at all, but I *really* hate couponing during the weekend. It clogs the checkout lanes.
Finally, I've had a few questions about how frequently I post. I post when I shop. Generally, if there are no sales that interest me, or I've stocked up recently, I don't post. I also don't post if I'm not couponing. For example, a couple months ago Marsh had pork chops and chicken on sale. I bought 40 pounds of pork chops and 20 pounds of chicken, and I still have a bit of each. My pantry is still packed so all I've really purchased is produce, dairy and eggs.
If today's trip is completely awesome I'll post the transactions later today or tomorrow.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Today's trip to Marsh
It's not often you can save big at Marsh. I did a decent job of it today.
Purchases:
2 Hershey's syrup, $3.24 ea
1 pk Chi-Chi's Tortillas, $2.59
2pk Aunt Millie's hot dog buns, $1.18
1 head lettuce, $1.29
1 bunch scallions, $0.59
1 bottle Chi-Chi's Salsa, $2.99
1 bottle Food Club ranch dressing, $1.50
1 jar Food Club pasta sauce, $1.59
1 can black beans, $1.19
6 pk, Butterball turkey bacon, $2 ea
4, 12pk Coca-Cola, $3.99
5.87 lb split chicken breast, $0.98/lb
14.81 lb pork shoulder roast, $0.98/lb
13.48 lb assorted pork chops, $1.48.lb
5.82 lb ground beef, $2.40/lb
Coupons:
2 $0.65/1 BB turkey bacon, 5/22 SS
1 $0.50/1 ChiChi's salsa
1 $0.50/1 ChiChi's tortillas
2 $0.55/1 Aunt Millie's buns
1 $1/2 Hershey's syrup
1 $3/5lb ground beef wyb $25 in groceries (Marsh circular)
1 $5.96/4 Coke 12 packs wyb $25 in groceries (Marsh circular)
Total: $89.10
Savings: $64.15, 42%
Notes:
The register crabbed at the cashier when she scanned my second Chi-Chi's Q. She actually handed it back to me saying she already had one, but took it again when I pointed out that one was for salsa and one was for tortillas.
Many items were purchased because we simply needed them, and they haven't been on sale anywhere for a while.
I could have picked up some free Handi-foil cake pans for purchasing over $50 in groceries, but I really didn't think I'd use them. The coupon is available through Sunday at www.marsh.net
I normally wouldn't be proud of 42%, but getting a decent price on meats is VERY difficult, and the freezer has been looking a bit too spartan lately...
Purchases:
2 Hershey's syrup, $3.24 ea
1 pk Chi-Chi's Tortillas, $2.59
2pk Aunt Millie's hot dog buns, $1.18
1 head lettuce, $1.29
1 bunch scallions, $0.59
1 bottle Chi-Chi's Salsa, $2.99
1 bottle Food Club ranch dressing, $1.50
1 jar Food Club pasta sauce, $1.59
1 can black beans, $1.19
6 pk, Butterball turkey bacon, $2 ea
4, 12pk Coca-Cola, $3.99
5.87 lb split chicken breast, $0.98/lb
14.81 lb pork shoulder roast, $0.98/lb
13.48 lb assorted pork chops, $1.48.lb
5.82 lb ground beef, $2.40/lb
Coupons:
2 $0.65/1 BB turkey bacon, 5/22 SS
1 $0.50/1 ChiChi's salsa
1 $0.50/1 ChiChi's tortillas
2 $0.55/1 Aunt Millie's buns
1 $1/2 Hershey's syrup
1 $3/5lb ground beef wyb $25 in groceries (Marsh circular)
1 $5.96/4 Coke 12 packs wyb $25 in groceries (Marsh circular)
Total: $89.10
Savings: $64.15, 42%
Notes:
The register crabbed at the cashier when she scanned my second Chi-Chi's Q. She actually handed it back to me saying she already had one, but took it again when I pointed out that one was for salsa and one was for tortillas.
Many items were purchased because we simply needed them, and they haven't been on sale anywhere for a while.
I could have picked up some free Handi-foil cake pans for purchasing over $50 in groceries, but I really didn't think I'd use them. The coupon is available through Sunday at www.marsh.net
I normally wouldn't be proud of 42%, but getting a decent price on meats is VERY difficult, and the freezer has been looking a bit too spartan lately...
Monday, June 6, 2011
Shopping at Meijer - I forgot a deal!
I forgot to mention a deal in my last post. This week Popcorn, Indiana Chipins are $2/ea. The 5/22 SS has $1/1 coupons for these. I didn't know about the sale so I was not prepared, but I did have these over the weekend and they are really quite good. Worth $1, IMO.
Meijer trip today
Yesterday we picked up some things for our aquarium at a pet store. Our total came to $50.77. Luckily it was the wrong size. I took it back today and stopped in at Meijer to price their aquarium hoods. I also had a $3 catalina and a couple rainchecks to use up...
Items
5 DH Brownies, $1.09 ea (raincheck)
2 BC Brownies, $1.67 ea
3 Mrs. T's Pierogies, 1.67 ea
5 dozen eggs, $0.99 ea (raincheck)
2 tubs Parkay, 13 oz, $0.99 ea
1 half gallon Meijer ice cream, $3.49
1 Heinz Ketchup, 36 oz, $1.79
1 bag Ore-Ida sweet potato fries, 2.34
1 aquarium hood, $32.39 (reg 34.99)
1 charcoal chimney starter, $14.99
Coupons:
1 $0.50/1 DH Brownies, printable, no longer available
2 $0.50/1 BC Brownies, 5/1 SS
1 $1/1 Mrs Ts pierogies, June All You
1 $1/1 Ore Ida SP Fries, 5/22 SS
2 $0.50/1 Any Parkay Printable
1 B2G1 DH Products (cashier took $1.09 off)
1 $0.50/1 Heinz Ketchup Any 5/22 SS
1 $3 OYNO from a previous trip
Rainchecks:
DH Family size Brownies, $1.09, limit 5
1 doz Meijer large eggs, $0.99, limit 5
Instant Savings:
FREE ice cream wyb 3 Mrs Ts Pierogies ($3.49 off)
Total $63.25
Saved: $31.97
Since the chimney starter and the aquarium hood are treats for me that I track separately, I removed them from my grocery total...
Grocery total: $15.87
Savings: 29.37 or about 65%
Items
5 DH Brownies, $1.09 ea (raincheck)
2 BC Brownies, $1.67 ea
3 Mrs. T's Pierogies, 1.67 ea
5 dozen eggs, $0.99 ea (raincheck)
2 tubs Parkay, 13 oz, $0.99 ea
1 half gallon Meijer ice cream, $3.49
1 Heinz Ketchup, 36 oz, $1.79
1 bag Ore-Ida sweet potato fries, 2.34
1 aquarium hood, $32.39 (reg 34.99)
1 charcoal chimney starter, $14.99
Coupons:
1 $0.50/1 DH Brownies, printable, no longer available
2 $0.50/1 BC Brownies, 5/1 SS
1 $1/1 Mrs Ts pierogies, June All You
1 $1/1 Ore Ida SP Fries, 5/22 SS
2 $0.50/1 Any Parkay Printable
1 B2G1 DH Products (cashier took $1.09 off)
1 $0.50/1 Heinz Ketchup Any 5/22 SS
1 $3 OYNO from a previous trip
Rainchecks:
DH Family size Brownies, $1.09, limit 5
1 doz Meijer large eggs, $0.99, limit 5
Instant Savings:
FREE ice cream wyb 3 Mrs Ts Pierogies ($3.49 off)
Total $63.25
Saved: $31.97
Since the chimney starter and the aquarium hood are treats for me that I track separately, I removed them from my grocery total...
Grocery total: $15.87
Savings: 29.37 or about 65%
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Grocery deals this week
Kroger has a frozen food sale, mega-event style. Unfortunately, nothing looks particularly cheap or impressive.
Large eggs, $1/dz
Pepsi 2L, $0.84 ea wyb 6
Meijer has a somewhat impressive list of sales and some decent cats.
Corn on the cob, $0.16 ea
Large eggs, $0.99/dz
Check We Use Coupons (link on the right) for a lovely coupon matchup.
Marsh has fallen off the radar again. They did so well last week...
Large eggs, $1/dz
Pepsi 2L, $0.84 ea wyb 6
Meijer has a somewhat impressive list of sales and some decent cats.
Corn on the cob, $0.16 ea
Large eggs, $0.99/dz
Check We Use Coupons (link on the right) for a lovely coupon matchup.
Marsh has fallen off the radar again. They did so well last week...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Cheap Bologna (no Baloney)
I just got the 5/22 RedPlum in the mail today and found a $1/2 Bar S Bologna or Franks coupon. Marsh has these as part of their BOGO sale that ENDS TONIGHT.
Bar-S Franks/Bologna $1.98
-$1/2 5/22 RP
=$0.49 ea wyb 2
If you don't take advantage of this deal today, Marsh will be selling Bar-S Franks for $1.29 ea starting tomorrow, making them $0.79 ea wyb 2
Bar-S Franks/Bologna $1.98
-$1/2 5/22 RP
=$0.49 ea wyb 2
If you don't take advantage of this deal today, Marsh will be selling Bar-S Franks for $1.29 ea starting tomorrow, making them $0.79 ea wyb 2
Monday, May 16, 2011
Quick Kroger trip 5/16/11
Kroger has a lovely habit of mailing out some really nice coupons, based on what you purchase from them. I took advantage today because, well, we were out of milk and Kroger has the best price this week.
4, Kroger peanut butter 28 oz, $2
4, candy bars, $0.50
1 loaf bread, $0.98
5# bag potatoes, $2.99
1 dz large eggs
2 half gallons milk, $1.25
1# Kroger butter, $3.59
Coupons:
2, $0.50/2 candy bars, 5/1 SS
FREE eggs, Kroger mailer
FREE butter, Kroger mailer
Tendered: $15.61
Saved: $12.72
Notes: The candy bar coupons should have doubled. I'm not sure if it's part of the crack-down on couponing that's been going around the grocery stores, or that those coupons were scanned before my Kroger card.
Milk in gallon jugs was $2.58. That's how cheap I am.
4, Kroger peanut butter 28 oz, $2
4, candy bars, $0.50
1 loaf bread, $0.98
5# bag potatoes, $2.99
1 dz large eggs
2 half gallons milk, $1.25
1# Kroger butter, $3.59
Coupons:
2, $0.50/2 candy bars, 5/1 SS
FREE eggs, Kroger mailer
FREE butter, Kroger mailer
Tendered: $15.61
Saved: $12.72
Notes: The candy bar coupons should have doubled. I'm not sure if it's part of the crack-down on couponing that's been going around the grocery stores, or that those coupons were scanned before my Kroger card.
Milk in gallon jugs was $2.58. That's how cheap I am.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
This Week's best deals (check Marsh!)
I strongly suggest you check the forums at We Use Coupons (link to the right) for Kroger and Meijer matchups if you're planning a trip to either location..
Marsh appears to have the best deals this week, mostly because Laundry detergent doesn't go bad...
Meijer
Bone-in ribs, $1.58/lb
corn on the cob, $0.25/ear
Meijer toilet paper or paper towels (6 rolls), $4.99
Need to know the square footage of the tp...
They are also running a 10 for $10, get the 11th free sale. Everything included appears to be Meijer brand, which means no coupons, which makes the sale somewhat meh.
Marsh:
Tide 50 oz, $5.99
-$0.35/1 Tide Any, 5/1 PG
=$5.29 ea if you are brand loyal
All 50 oz, $2.99
-$1/1 All, 4/10 RP
=$1.99 ea
Snuggle 32 oz or 80 ct sheets, 2.99
-$0.75/1 4/10 RP
= $2.24 ea
Pork chops, $1.68/lb
Philly Cooking Creme, $2
-$1.50/1 3/6 SS
=$0.50 ea
BOGO sale. Nothing looks amazing. If you go, make sure you take 2 of each coupon...
Crystal Light, BOGO
-B2G1, 4/3 SS
= either 3 for the price of 1 or 5 for the price of 2... good luck.
New York Frozen Garlic bread, BOGO (no price listed, guessing $3 ea)
-$0.40/1, 3/6 SS
= $0.70 ea wyb 2, IF 2 coupons will be accepted
Kroger:
Mega-event continues. I continue to be unimpressed.
Creamette and Ronzoni pastas, $0.49 wyb 10
-$1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight (IIS), 5/15 SS
= $0.51 money maker
Pepsi 2L, $0.84 ea wyb 6
I've heard that Pepsi cans, 24 ct, are $4.99 ea, limit 2, but it isn't advertised.
Pepsi sent out coupons in a little 2 page insert on 5/1
-$2/2, 5/1 Pepsico Moments
=$3.99 ea if Indy stores are participating
Marsh appears to have the best deals this week, mostly because Laundry detergent doesn't go bad...
Meijer
Bone-in ribs, $1.58/lb
corn on the cob, $0.25/ear
Meijer toilet paper or paper towels (6 rolls), $4.99
Need to know the square footage of the tp...
They are also running a 10 for $10, get the 11th free sale. Everything included appears to be Meijer brand, which means no coupons, which makes the sale somewhat meh.
Marsh:
Tide 50 oz, $5.99
-$0.35/1 Tide Any, 5/1 PG
=$5.29 ea if you are brand loyal
All 50 oz, $2.99
-$1/1 All, 4/10 RP
=$1.99 ea
Snuggle 32 oz or 80 ct sheets, 2.99
-$0.75/1 4/10 RP
= $2.24 ea
Pork chops, $1.68/lb
Philly Cooking Creme, $2
-$1.50/1 3/6 SS
=$0.50 ea
BOGO sale. Nothing looks amazing. If you go, make sure you take 2 of each coupon...
Crystal Light, BOGO
-B2G1, 4/3 SS
= either 3 for the price of 1 or 5 for the price of 2... good luck.
New York Frozen Garlic bread, BOGO (no price listed, guessing $3 ea)
-$0.40/1, 3/6 SS
= $0.70 ea wyb 2, IF 2 coupons will be accepted
Kroger:
Mega-event continues. I continue to be unimpressed.
Creamette and Ronzoni pastas, $0.49 wyb 10
-$1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight (IIS), 5/15 SS
= $0.51 money maker
Pepsi 2L, $0.84 ea wyb 6
I've heard that Pepsi cans, 24 ct, are $4.99 ea, limit 2, but it isn't advertised.
Pepsi sent out coupons in a little 2 page insert on 5/1
-$2/2, 5/1 Pepsico Moments
=$3.99 ea if Indy stores are participating
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Today's RedPlum
I just got today's RedPlum insert and found a coupon for $0.55/1 Aunt Millie's hot dog/hamburger buns. These are still $1.11 ea at Meijer, but that sale ends today. Clip it before you go, if you're headed that way...
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Meijer trip yesterday
I was in the neighborhood yesterday and stopped into Meijer for a few things:
frozen broccoli, $1.99
frozen tortellini, $3.99
3 Aunt Millie hot dog buns, $1.11 ea
2 Toll House Cookie dough, $2 ea
4 Grands biscuits (the big 8 ct cans), $1.25 ea
3 Bush's Baked Beans, $1.25 ea
Qs:
2 $0.30/2 Grands
2 $0.75/1 Toll House
3 $0.55/1 Aunt Millie's
Tendered: $17.71
Saved: $9.77 or 36%
Notes:
I really shouldn't have bought the broccoli and tortellini. It was for a recipe I wanted to try and I was not impressed. Without those items I'd have been around 45%, and would have an extra $6 in my pocket.
$0.56 is a really good price for hot dog buns. I have tons of hot dogs in the freezer from when they were free at Meijer about 6 months ago. Time to fire up the grill...
About a month ago Jimmy D's roll sausage was on sale at Meijer for something like $1.50-$2/roll. The Grands will make an excellent vehicle for sausage gravy; It's quick to make and the oven doesn't have to heat the house for hours.
frozen broccoli, $1.99
frozen tortellini, $3.99
3 Aunt Millie hot dog buns, $1.11 ea
2 Toll House Cookie dough, $2 ea
4 Grands biscuits (the big 8 ct cans), $1.25 ea
3 Bush's Baked Beans, $1.25 ea
Qs:
2 $0.30/2 Grands
2 $0.75/1 Toll House
3 $0.55/1 Aunt Millie's
Tendered: $17.71
Saved: $9.77 or 36%
Notes:
I really shouldn't have bought the broccoli and tortellini. It was for a recipe I wanted to try and I was not impressed. Without those items I'd have been around 45%, and would have an extra $6 in my pocket.
$0.56 is a really good price for hot dog buns. I have tons of hot dogs in the freezer from when they were free at Meijer about 6 months ago. Time to fire up the grill...
About a month ago Jimmy D's roll sausage was on sale at Meijer for something like $1.50-$2/roll. The Grands will make an excellent vehicle for sausage gravy; It's quick to make and the oven doesn't have to heat the house for hours.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Meijer unadvertised deals
I just caught wind of a few unadvertised deals at Meijer. I'm a big fan of Meijer just for deals like this.
Aquafresh Extreme Clean (travel) $1
-$1/1 Aquafresh printable
=FREE
10 lb Tidy Cat non-clumping cat litter $1.99 (I like to keep some on hand for garage spills)
-$1.10/1 Printable
or -$1/1 05/01 SS
= $0.89 or $0.99 ea
3 pack Ivory bar soap $1.19
-$1/1, 05/01 PG
=$0.19, less than 7 cents per bar!
The litter and soap are regular prices, so there probaly isn't a reason to rush out for those items. I'd assume the toothpaste deal ends Wednesday with the regular sales cycle.
Aquafresh Extreme Clean (travel) $1
-$1/1 Aquafresh printable
=FREE
10 lb Tidy Cat non-clumping cat litter $1.99 (I like to keep some on hand for garage spills)
-$1.10/1 Printable
or -$1/1 05/01 SS
= $0.89 or $0.99 ea
3 pack Ivory bar soap $1.19
-$1/1, 05/01 PG
=$0.19, less than 7 cents per bar!
The litter and soap are regular prices, so there probaly isn't a reason to rush out for those items. I'd assume the toothpaste deal ends Wednesday with the regular sales cycle.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Grocery deals for this week.
I said I'd have a Kroger Mega sale matchup posted for this week. I lied.
There just isn't anything worthwhile in this week's sale, IMO.
Kroger has Pepsi 2Ls on sale for $0.84 wyb 6 again, which is a nice price. I've heard rumors of a $0.55/1 Diet Pepsi Q in the 3/6 SS insert. I checked through my 3 copies of that insert and found nothing. Anyone else?
Marsh has corn on the cob for $0.25/ea and chicken leg quarters for $0.88/lb.
Meijer
Toll house cookie dough 16 oz, $2
-$1/1, 4/10 SS
= $1 ea
Aunt Millie's hamburger/hot dog buns, $1.11
-$0.55/1, 4/17 RP
=$0.56 ea
A few deals, but not worth burning the gas to go get them. You might check out the forums at We Use Coupons if you need your frugal fix (link to the right...)
There were a ton of coupons Sunday; so I'd expect mediocre sales for a couple of weeks, maybe longer. In about a month everything that had coupons this week will be on sale. That'll be the time to strike!
There just isn't anything worthwhile in this week's sale, IMO.
Kroger has Pepsi 2Ls on sale for $0.84 wyb 6 again, which is a nice price. I've heard rumors of a $0.55/1 Diet Pepsi Q in the 3/6 SS insert. I checked through my 3 copies of that insert and found nothing. Anyone else?
Marsh has corn on the cob for $0.25/ea and chicken leg quarters for $0.88/lb.
Meijer
Toll house cookie dough 16 oz, $2
-$1/1, 4/10 SS
= $1 ea
Aunt Millie's hamburger/hot dog buns, $1.11
-$0.55/1, 4/17 RP
=$0.56 ea
A few deals, but not worth burning the gas to go get them. You might check out the forums at We Use Coupons if you need your frugal fix (link to the right...)
There were a ton of coupons Sunday; so I'd expect mediocre sales for a couple of weeks, maybe longer. In about a month everything that had coupons this week will be on sale. That'll be the time to strike!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Year end totals
I keep track of my spending and savings in a spreadsheet. I just finished entering my receipts for April and have found, in the past year:
I've spent $4,048.84 in groceries, kitchen gadgets, cleaning and pet supplies
I've saved $2,675.21, just shy of 40%
My best month was either:
May; I spent $487.79 and saved $578.61 (55%) - or -
June; I spent $43.70. On everything. For the entire month.
My pantry, refrigerator, and chest freezer are almost completely full (nearly empty when I started).
I already have Thanksgiving's turkey (and one to spare) and Christmas's ham.
I won't need to buy laundry detergent or toilet paper until after Halloween.
I'm rather proud of my little stockpile...
I've spent $4,048.84 in groceries, kitchen gadgets, cleaning and pet supplies
I've saved $2,675.21, just shy of 40%
My best month was either:
May; I spent $487.79 and saved $578.61 (55%) - or -
June; I spent $43.70. On everything. For the entire month.
My pantry, refrigerator, and chest freezer are almost completely full (nearly empty when I started).
I already have Thanksgiving's turkey (and one to spare) and Christmas's ham.
I won't need to buy laundry detergent or toilet paper until after Halloween.
I'm rather proud of my little stockpile...
Marsh, Kroger, Meijer deals; today through Wednesday
A friend pointed out that I was being quite negligent on posting deals. I haven't been shopping much, just produce and immediate needs items. I've been working through my stockpile so food doesn't go bad.. I did hit up my 'big 3' grocery stores for a few sales items. These deals are good until Wednesday. The new sales cycle starts Thursday.
Marsh:
Western style ribs, $1.88/lb
Van Camp's Baked Beans, $0.44 ea
Pepsi 2Ls, 4/$4 (must buy 4, Kroger has a better deal)
Betty Crocker Brownies, BOGO - price unknown
-$0.50/1, 5/1 SS
I'd see these for $1 all the time before grocery prices went up. This might be worthwhile if you have 2 coupons...
Meijer:
Hunt's Ketchup 24oz, $0.99
No Qs, but still a stock up price for me.
Red Gold Tomatoes, $0.99
-$0.50/2 Here:
-$1/4 Here:
= $0.49 wyb 2
= $0.74 wyb 4
Cole's Mini Garlic Bread, $0.99
- $0.50/1 Here:
= $.01 MM! It's not much, but it's still wonderful when you're paid to shop...
Totino's Pizza Rolls 15 ct. $0.99
-$0.40/2, 4/17 SS, and Here:
=$0.59 wyb 2
Totino's Pizza Rolls 40 ct. $2.50
-$0.40/2, 4/17 SS, and Here:
=$2.10 wyb 2
Country Crock 15 oz, $1.25
-$1, May All You
-$0.40/1, 4/17 RP (some regions got $0.50/1)
=$0.25 or $0.45
Dentyne Pure, Trident, Stride, or Five gum singles, $0.99
-$1/2, Stride 4/3 SS
-BOGO Tident 3/6 SS
= about $0.48 ea
Kroger:
Vidalia onions, $0.58/lb (I cut one thick and slapped it on the grill with some pork chops Saturday. There were no leftovers)
Pepsi 2Ls, $0.84 ea wyb 6
Haribo Gummi Bears, $1
- $0.30/1 coupons.com
=$0.40 ea
Kroger is also reportedly having another Mega-sale ($5 off 10 items) starting Thursday. I'll try to get a coupon matchup posted before then...
Marsh:
Western style ribs, $1.88/lb
Van Camp's Baked Beans, $0.44 ea
Pepsi 2Ls, 4/$4 (must buy 4, Kroger has a better deal)
Betty Crocker Brownies, BOGO - price unknown
-$0.50/1, 5/1 SS
I'd see these for $1 all the time before grocery prices went up. This might be worthwhile if you have 2 coupons...
Meijer:
Hunt's Ketchup 24oz, $0.99
No Qs, but still a stock up price for me.
Red Gold Tomatoes, $0.99
-$0.50/2 Here:
-$1/4 Here:
= $0.49 wyb 2
= $0.74 wyb 4
Cole's Mini Garlic Bread, $0.99
- $0.50/1 Here:
= $.01 MM! It's not much, but it's still wonderful when you're paid to shop...
Totino's Pizza Rolls 15 ct. $0.99
-$0.40/2, 4/17 SS, and Here:
=$0.59 wyb 2
Totino's Pizza Rolls 40 ct. $2.50
-$0.40/2, 4/17 SS, and Here:
=$2.10 wyb 2
Country Crock 15 oz, $1.25
-$1, May All You
-$0.40/1, 4/17 RP (some regions got $0.50/1)
=$0.25 or $0.45
Dentyne Pure, Trident, Stride, or Five gum singles, $0.99
-$1/2, Stride 4/3 SS
-BOGO Tident 3/6 SS
= about $0.48 ea
Kroger:
Vidalia onions, $0.58/lb (I cut one thick and slapped it on the grill with some pork chops Saturday. There were no leftovers)
Pepsi 2Ls, $0.84 ea wyb 6
Haribo Gummi Bears, $1
- $0.30/1 coupons.com
=$0.40 ea
Kroger is also reportedly having another Mega-sale ($5 off 10 items) starting Thursday. I'll try to get a coupon matchup posted before then...
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Tax Time
I just did my taxes at freetaxusa.com. Fed is free and state costs $9.95, with free e-file. I've used them for 3 years and adore the website. It's a little less user friendly than H&R or TurboTax, but much cheaper as well.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Free/cheap coupons
I recently received an email from someone asking for help couponing. This person said they couldn't afford a printer or the Sunday paper. I thought I'd share my response with everyone:
I'm horrible at budgeting myself. So I don't know if I can help you stay under your goal. here are some thoughts about less expensive coupon sources.
You should be getting the RedPlum inserts in your weekly mail. These are really quite valuable and should be used.
When you are at the grocery keep an eye out for tear pads, peelies and blinky machines. These are often identical to the Sunday paper Qs, some are much better, and it's fairly easy to get multiples if you need them.
Don't be afraid to dumpster dive a bit. Paper recycling dumpsters are usually chock full of in-date coupons, and they don't stink a bit. I usually pick through the top layer when I drop off my recycling.
Hit the forums at WeUseCoupons.com (link to the right). There are always coupon trains looking for members, and tons of imaginative ways to save a buck.
Check Freecycle.org and see if you can get a free printer. People throw them out all the time even when they still work.
Save some money, even if it's pocket change, to get a printer. Even if you get a free one you'll need ink. You can easily use notebook paper instead of printer paper. Since you have kids, I'll assume you have a steady supply.
Use generic ink from a place like 123inkjets.com. If you are really technical/adventurous, try to find a continuous ink system for the printer. I just bought a 2 years supply of ink for around $30.
Hope some of this helps!
I'm horrible at budgeting myself. So I don't know if I can help you stay under your goal. here are some thoughts about less expensive coupon sources.
You should be getting the RedPlum inserts in your weekly mail. These are really quite valuable and should be used.
When you are at the grocery keep an eye out for tear pads, peelies and blinky machines. These are often identical to the Sunday paper Qs, some are much better, and it's fairly easy to get multiples if you need them.
Don't be afraid to dumpster dive a bit. Paper recycling dumpsters are usually chock full of in-date coupons, and they don't stink a bit. I usually pick through the top layer when I drop off my recycling.
Hit the forums at WeUseCoupons.com (link to the right). There are always coupon trains looking for members, and tons of imaginative ways to save a buck.
Check Freecycle.org and see if you can get a free printer. People throw them out all the time even when they still work.
Save some money, even if it's pocket change, to get a printer. Even if you get a free one you'll need ink. You can easily use notebook paper instead of printer paper. Since you have kids, I'll assume you have a steady supply.
Use generic ink from a place like 123inkjets.com. If you are really technical/adventurous, try to find a continuous ink system for the printer. I just bought a 2 years supply of ink for around $30.
Hope some of this helps!
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