We all know the economy sucks and everyone is looking for ways to cut back and save a few bucks. My family is no different. I save a ton of money each month with coupons and other deals. I will be tracking my coupon savings weekly so you can see how I save and maybe find a deal or 2 you can use too! Be sure to check out the links on the right side of the page for more great savings inspiration. Happy Saving!



Thursday, May 19, 2011

May 2011 Week 3

The fridge, freezer, pantry, and most cabinets throughout the house are stocked so I am just looking for the deals and a little produce this week. Can't wait to hit up the farmers markets that open this weekend!

Walgreens (spent $3.32 saved $34.93) 
14 bottles Right Guard Body Wash (had a raincheck from when these were bogo and used 7 bogo MQ)
WalMart (spent $14.66 saved $23.12) 
8 bottles Purex detergent (price match from Rite Aid to $1.97 used seven $3 MQ and $1 MQ)
2 bunches bananas
1 (3 lb) bag Clementines
1 bag brussel sprouts
2 bottles Sams Cola
2 bottles Sams Lemon Lime Soda
1 lb bag Bobs Red Mill Soy Flour
1 lb bag Bobs Red Mill Rice Flour
1 lb bag Bobs Red Mill Corn Meal

Adding it all up:
Total Grocery Bill $ 76.03
Total Savings $ 58.05
Total Out of Pocket $ 17.98
Percent Saved 76%

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

May 2011 Week 2

Not a lot of coupon deals to take advantage of this week so I hit up Aldi for some great buys on produce!

Kroger (spent $60.96 saved $5.68) 
2.42 lb grapes
2 heads lettuce
1 bunch bananas
1 pkg Kroger wheat tortillas
2 boxes Kroger pudding
1 bottle Kroger Vanilla
2.5 lb Swai Fillets
3 lb Salmon Fillets
10 lb Chicken Leg/thigh
2 Whole Roasting Chickens
4 Bacardi Peach Cocktail Mixes
Walgreens (spent $14.87 saved $12.32) 
2 boxes Walgreens Sundae Cones
2 caramels
2 bags Walgreens Orange Slices
1 bag Giant Twizzlers
3 rolls Scotch Magic tape (used B1G2 in ad Q and two $1 MQ)
3 cards (used three $1 off cards when you buy tape MQ)
5 boxes Royal gelatin (used 5/$1 in ad Q)
1 bunch bananas

Aldi (spent $37.40 saved $0) They don't take coupons at Aldi, but their priceson produce are often 1/2 of the regular grocery stores
6 Yellow Squash
6 Zuchinni
1 bunch bananas
1 pkg tri color peppers
3 pkg grape tomatoes
4 (8 oz) pkg mushrooms
1 pineapple
1 cantaloupe
1 cabbage
1 dozen eggs
1 bag powdered sugar
2 bags sugar
1 bag flour
2 bags marshmallows
8 cans tuna

Adding it all up:
Total Grocery Bill $ 131.23
Total Savings $ 18.00
Total Out of Pocket $ 113.23
Percent Saved 14%

May 2011 Week 1

I sure am excited about WalMart's new price matching policy! It definitely helpedmake light of another sad week of couponing.
Kroger (spent $44.29 saved $47.62) 
2 pkg Grape Tomaotes 
2.3 lb Yellow Squash
2.1 lb Zuchinni
2.8 lb Bananas
1 bag Onions
1 Green Pepper
1 Red Pepper
1 Yellow Pepper
1 Cantaloupe
24 oz Fresh Mushrooms
1 head lettuce
10 Ears Corn
2.9 lb Grapes
1.5 lb Pork Chops
6 lb chicken drumsticks
4 bottles Brut Deodorant (used four $1 MQ)
16 (3 bar pkg) Ivory Soap (used sixteen $1 MQ)
2 Reach Toothbrushes and
4 Reach Floss (used two $3/3 MQ)


Walgreens (spent $13.37 saved $3.99) 
2 bottles Lady Speed Stick Deodorant (they were BOGO)
1 bottle Pedia Care 
2 bottle Lemon Lime Soda

WalMart (spent $12.56 saved $20.25) 
18 tubes Crest Kids (used eighteen $1 MQ)
2 bags Pretzal Crisps (used BOGO MQ and $1 MQ)
2 Dozen Eggs
1 bottle Big Red (used Buy 2 Eggs Get Big Red Free MQ)
1 (3 lb) bag Clementines
2.8 lb Roma Tomatoes

Sams (spent $42.62 saved $0) 
2 Bags On the Border Tortilla Chips
1 (24 ct) pkg Kellogg's Fruit Snacks
1 bag Craisins
1 (3 lb) tub Sour Cream
1 (7 lb) pkg Chicken Breasts 

Publix (spent $12.81 saved $17.88) 
1 pkg flax seeds
4 Jose Ole Taquitos (used four $1 MQ)
12 ears corn


Adding it all up:
Total Grocery Bill $ 215.39
Total Savings $ 89.74
Total Out of Pocket $ 125.65
Percent Saved 42%

April 2011 Totals

April was a sad story with multiple "quick trips" to the store  that resulted in overspending on products I couldhave used coupons for or that I could have purchased cheaper somewhere else.

Adding it all up:
Total Grocery Bill $ 685.04
Total Savings $ 392.01
Total Out of Pocket $ 354.95
Percent Saved 57%

April 2011 Week 4

 No shopping this week. I am waiting for great couponing in May!!

April 2011 Week 3

Another sad week :(

Kroger (spent $3.72 saved $7.26) 
2 pkg Starburst (used $1/2 MQ)
2 bottles Purex Detergent (used two $2 MQ)

Walgreens (spent $15.08 saved $40.45) 
4 cans Green Giant Peas (used 4/$2 in ad Q and $1/4 MQ)
4 can Green Giant Green Beans (used 4/$2 in ad Q and $1/4 MQ)
2 (5 lb) bags Gold Medal Flour (used 2/$3 in ad Q and two 0.50 Wags Q))
2 Chocolate Covered Peeps (used $1/2 MQ)
3 Rolls Scotch Magic Tape (used B1G2 in ad Q and two $1 MQ)
1 Card (used buy tape get $1 off card MQ)
1 pkg of 2 Goody Flexible Headbands (got back $3 RR)
5 Crayola Color Wonder Kits (used five $1 MQ)
12 Dove Chocolate Bars (used 0.39 in ad Q and four 0.75/2 MQ and four B2G1 free MQ)
2 Doz Eggs (got back 2 free RedBox Rentals)

Target (spent $1.26 saved $5.00) 
2 (4 ct) pkg Reveal lightbulbs (used two $1.50 TQ and two $1 MQ)


Adding it all up:
Total Grocery Bill $ 72.78
Total Savings $ 52.72
Total Out of Pocket $ 20.06
Percent Saved 73%

April 2011 Week 2

Pretty disappointed in the deals this week. Thankfully Kroger had a few good buys with their megaevent!

Kroger (spent $43.23 saved $49.70) 
2 bag grapes
1 bunch bananas
2 heads Lettuce
4 containers Grape Tomatoes
1 Green Pepper
2 Cucumbers
3 Yellow Squash
1 (5 lb) bag Clementines
4 bottle Big K Cola
1 bottle Big K Lemon Lime
1 bag Kroger Jelly Beans
4 Airwick Oil Warmers
4 bottles Lysol Neutra Air
1 pkg mini baking cups
1 bar Kroger Cream Cheese
2 pkg Almond Bark
2 boxes pasta



Adding it all up:
Total Grocery Bill $ 92.93
Total Savings $ 49.70
Total Out of Pocket $ 43.23
Percent Saved 54%