Starting Over-Saving Money

SO I'm making a fresh start. I am going to try again to spend no more than $3200 for the year. I'll be posting deals and posting my totals at the grocery store. I'm excited to dive back into the adventure of saving money at the grocery store. I hope you'll join me each week to see how things go.

Saying Goodbye

After much consideration, I am going to have to step down from this blog. My short hiatus has become a long one and I have some more pressing matters to take care of at the moment.

Thank you for following my blog, I am sad to have to stop, but I cannot keep up with the multiple activities I have going on, clipping coupons and posting here.

Keep up the good work!

Free 8 x 10 at Walgreens

Today and tomorrow only. Place your order online then go pick it up at the store or pay a small fee for them to ship you the picture.

Free Redbox

Today only, get a free Redbox rental. Code: BT73H9

Coming soon Coupon 101

I've had people ask me how I have cut my grocery bill almost in half. So starting tomorrow I'll be posting beginner couponer tips. It will of course be called Couponing 101. In addition, keep checking back, I'm going to have a surprise for everyone next week. I'm waiting on a few details so I'll let you know next week.

Big Score at Food Lion

Ok, I made FL my last stop of the day and almost skipped it til tomorrow but decided to go ahead and pick up my last few things. I am SOOOOOO glad I did. I got three roasting chickens marked down from $9 to .75, .83, .86!!! No that's not a misprint. I almost missed these. Glad I went today. Doing the happy dance.

Free Redbox movie

Today's code, good through 9PM tonight only M7DM23

Check it out.

New Giveaway

Gayle's got a new giveaway over at the grocery cart challenge. Discover the alternative to the tampon and enter your name for a chance to win!
Check it out here.

Free Meal at T.G.I.Fridays

Great coupon (printable) for BOGO Entree at T.G.I.Fridays Restaurant. Check it out here.

More savings

CVS

squid soap- clearance for $2.99
cvs electrolite drink 3.99
bottled water .99

used $6 in ECB
OOP $2.03
saved $7.00

Kroger

strawberries 1.49
Chicken nuggets 2.09
dial hand soap .88- .70 = .18

OOP $3.93
Saved 1.41

Always scan the card!!

So I went to Food Lion (Carrollton,GA) today to pick up their .99 kellogg's cereal. The cashier scans my items then my coupons. The total was a lot higher than I expected. (Twice as much)I asked if she was sure that was right. "Oh yes" After looking at my receipt. (Before I left the register) I realized that she hadn't scanned my MVP card. I explain that and she apologizes and gets the manager who tells her to cancel out every item (Thank God there were less than 10) and to re-ring them after scanning my card.
She does this, then realizes that I paid with a debit card and she needs to reimburse me with cash. Calls another manager over who gives me the difference from my COUPON AMOUNT. I'm like that's not right. So I take it over to the cs and explain that there was a miscommunication. The manager thought the cashier had forgotten my coupons.
So far a 10 minute trip is taking closer to 30 or more. Everyone is being really nice and apologizing and stuff-which makes me a LOT nicer about the whole ordeal. The manager then has to cancel every item (again) one at a time and re-ring them again.

So to avoid all the hassle PLEASE remember to have your card out ready to scan!!!

Thank you to the wonderful managers at Food Lion. They were very gracious and apologetic about the whole situation. Kudos to you.

My 'score' for the trip:

2-apple jacks cereal .99 ea-1.50/2 = .50

2- FL cake mixes .89 ea-1/2flip = .78

2-pop-tarts 1.83ea - 2 $1/1 = 1.66

2-FL pasta sauce 1.53 ea- $1/2 = 2.06

5pk FL mac n' cheese = 1.80

Total spent: $6.80
Total saved: $13.57

Publix is great for couponers-in GA

4-Halls cough drops (BOGO or .94 each) 4 coupons for .50 doubled = 4.00 off= mm of .24

2-Publix big paper towel rolls (penny item so .01 on one and 1.33 for the other)

4-Jollytime popcorn sale for $1 with 4 coupons .50 doubled = FREE

1-Fantastik Cleaner spray (BOGO or 1.45 each) $1 coupon = .45

2-Nutrigrain bars (BOGO or 1.75 each) $3.39 - $1 off of two = $2.39 for both

1-Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (BOGO or 1.25 each) 1.25- .35 coupon doubled = .55

1-Nestle Tollhouse Refrig. cookie dough sale 2.50-$1 coupon=1.50

2-Butterball Turkey bacon sale 2 for $5 - (2) .75 coupons = 3.50


Total OOP: 10.39
Total saved:29.74

Shopping at the Bread store

Here's my rundown at the 'dollar day' sale at the Flowers day old bread store in Carrollton,GA.

1pk-24 rolls
2-8 ct hot dog buns (wheat)
2-Nature's own honey wheat bread
1-2pk french bread loaves
4-6ct powdered doughnuts
1-6ct sub sandwich rolls

Total $6.53

Plus I discovered their frequent shopper card. Spend $5, get your card punched 10 times, get $5 FREE.

Glade stuff-Free

Visit here to get coupons for free Glade Sense and Spray and other Glade offers.

Free Sippy Cup offer

Juicy juice is offering a free sippy cup and coupons for their juice. Check it out here.

The Winner Is . . .

The winning number is 75 so the winner is Steph. Email me your address and I'll send you your book. Congratulations!

email: westgafamily@aol.com

Put winner in the subject. Thanks!

How Much Should You Spend?

Do you know how much you spend on groceries each week? Each month? Well the government has an idea as to how much the "average American family" spends. There is an online calculator to try out here. I calculated mine and it was almost $900 a month!! I have NEVER spent $900 a month to my knowledge. Try it out. How much do they think you should spend?

Heart Attacks

We are raising money for the American Heart Association. I say we. My two oldest are participating in the Jump Rope For Heart fundraiser. This is a charity dear to my own heart as I lost both of my grandfathers to heart attacks when I was younger and my mom and my her sister both have heart issues.

Here's the deal, each student from the school (who raised money) will jump rope for 45 minutes on February 26th. All proceeds raised from this event will benefit research,education, and community programs of the American Heart Association.

I'm placing links on my site in an effort to help boost their fundraising (as I don't work outside of my home). Plus we're having a good old fashioned boys vs girls contest. My daughter is 10 and my son is 7. If you can help out please do.

Gotta Love FREE

6 Reece's whips-- regular .86 each sale 2/$1 3 coupons $1/2==FREE
SALE lg.cherry koolaid mix .86

total paid $1.01

My Kroger Mega Deal

Ok, I don't quite remember the exact coupons I had, so I'm going to sum up the best I can. :)

4 pks kraft cheese $1.99 each-(3) .75 blinkies I picked up from Publix
2 daisy sour cream $1.99 each-(2) $1
2 french's mustard $1.69-(2).50 doubled
fast cook chicken nuggets #1.50
4 green giant steamers $1.50-(4) .50 doubled
kroger tortilla chips $1
3 cheerioes snack mix $2-(3) .50 doubled
2 Pedigree dog treats $2.99-.50 doubled (found out at reg that these were not included in Mega deal at my store)
3 johnson and johnson buddy soaps $1 each - $1 coupons=FREE
Franks hot sauce $2.29- .50 doubled
2 pace pacante $1,99 each- .40/2
Quaker instant oatmeal $$2.49- .50doubled
cheezit crackers $2.68
Kroger hot dog buns .49
kroger bread .79
Orville popcorn $1.99-.40
2 orville popcorn $1.99-$1/2
kroger pretzels $1
2 hormel chili $1.25 each- .55/2
goldfish crackers$1.59

minus kroger mega deal discounts $10

Total spent:$36.89
total saved:$54.87