The good news.... I had my coupon binder with me, and I even had about half of the past two weeks' coupons filed in it.
The bad news.... I had no menu plan. That means I had no list.
The really bad news.... Because of the snow and ice being predicted, everyone and their second cousin was at the store when we were. I seriously waited in line back one of the aisles because there were so many people trying to check out.
But I lived to tell about it!
Oh, and more good news.... I snagged enough pop (or soda for my northern friends) to use for any Christmastime visitors we may have.
The so-so news.... I spent $88. In my pre-bargain-shopping days, I wouldn't have thought much about that total. Now I try to keep things around $60-70. Fortunately we've not spent that much over the past few weeks. So this week made up for it!
Without a list, I ended up cruising up and down each aisle. I was making up meals in my head as I put items into my cart. I bought enough for this week's meals and a few extras. In fact, I even bought a shower curtain liner. It was about the same price as the ones I usually get at Walmart, but there was NO WAY I was stepping foot in Walmart today!
Here's what I ended up with. (Click the photo to enlarge.)
There's a lot hiding there! Here are some of the highlights.
Pepsi product 2-liters - On sale 4 for $5
When you buy 4, you get 2 FREE, making them 6 for $5.
I had a coupon for $.50 off 2 Sierra Mist 2-liters (doubled to $1 off).
Final Cost: $.67 each
1 Suave Body Wash for Men - $1.65 each
Used $1.50 off 2 coupon that Kroger sent me in the mail.
Final Cost: $.90 each
3 Goldfish Crackers - $1.82 each
Used 3 $.50 off coupons Pepperidge Farm mailed me.
Final Cost: $.82 each
1 Uncle Ben's Rice Mix - $1.69
Used $1.00 off peelie found on box.
Final Cost: $.69
2 Birds Eye Steamfresh Veggies - $1.00 each
Used 2 $.50 off coupons from 12/6 SmartSource insert
Final Cost: FREE
4 Green Giant boxed frozen veggies - $1.00 each
Used 2 $1.00 off 2 printable coupons HERE
AND Used 2 $.50 off Shortcuts.com e-coupons HERE
Final Cost: $.25 each
1 Wheat Thins Crackers - $2.20
Used $1.00 off Nabisco cracker coupon from 11/8 SmartSource insert
Final Cost: $1.20
4 Philadelphia Cream Cheese - $1.29 each
Used 2 $.50 off 2 coupons from 12/6 SmartSource (doubled to $1 0ff)
Final Cost: $.79 each (cheaper than the Kroger brand!)
2 Suave Deodorant - $1.00 each
Used 2 $.50 off coupons from 10/25 RedPlum insert
Final Price: FREE
2 Chi-Chi's Flour Tortillas - $1.86 each
Used $1.00 off 2 coupon from 12/6 SmartSource insert
Final Price: $1.36 each
4 12-packs of Pepsi products - $2.50 each
* You can only get this price if you buy 4.
I'm not sure what the limit is per transaction. I'm thinking 2 deals (8 12-packs).
I ended up saving 42%... not bad for having no menu and no list!
** I do NOT recommend doing this type of shopping on a regular basis! This is highly unusual for me, and I only did this well savings-wise because I had just gone through my coupons to pull out expired ones and file new ones. I was VERY famililar with the coupons that I had, so I knew what would make a good deal. I definitely recommend making a menu and a shopping list before heading to the grocery store!
1 comments:
I guess you haven't picked up any powdered milk yet! It does make that cereal go down easier :)
It looks like you got some good deals!
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