Shopping List
Sliced bread 1.00
Bake shop bread 1.39
Cucumbers 1.00
4lb oranges 3.87
3 Cantaloupe 3.00
2 5lb grapefruit 2.94
1 G milk 2.39
1 can diced tomato .89
2 loaves fresh bread 1.98
1 ground turkey 1.49
2 Sunday papers 3.00
6 top ramen 1.08
Luzianne tea 3.19
3 dole fruit bowl 5.37
1 pk paper plate 1.98
3 dole mix bowl 5.37
1 dole dice pear 1.79
1 dole pineapple 1.79
4 lb sugar 1.98
12 pk pop tarts 2.79
Sliced ham 2.99
Sliced cheese 2.28
Creamer 2.38
5 – 2tr diet coke 4.00
Chicken wings 6.30
TOTAL $64.47
I managed a savings here of $13.06 not bad. I plan to do better next time. I will get a rebate back of $7.16 for the dole bowls (actually four 4pks free) but I also got 6 $1 off four coupons inside the dowl packages. So, I will be rolling those into later savings.
Now I am off to find Nabisco cracker coupons, trying to lower my cracker costs to qualify for a $10 cach back rebate which the shopping ends tomorrow for that one. Cool think is, Kraft owes me a $20 for fuel for school. I also recieved a $5 back from SC Johnson. YEAHHHHHHHHH
Total for the year $3905.16
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Week 2, Did much better this time.
Total spent:
Milk 2 gallons @ 2.69 plus free 1/2 gal @2.99 $ 5.38
2 pks egg rolls @ 2.50 less 2($1 store q) $ 3.00
3 lb grannie smiths $ 3.47
2 ltr diet soda $ 1.00
hazelnut qt creamer $ 2.38
2 dish sponge pk (Buy 1 get 1 free $1.47 ea) $ 1.47
80 Store baby wipes $ 1.25
2 diamond tea (menfolk with me) $ 1.50
2 (1 lb) fresh bread $ 1.98
cilantro $ 0.38
2 (1 lb) sliced store bread $ 1.98
2 pks sliced store cheese $ 2.58
dental floss $ 1.20
dish soap $ 1.29
spare ribs .99 a lb $10.30
TOTAL $39.16
Milk 2 gallons @ 2.69 plus free 1/2 gal @2.99 $ 5.38
2 pks egg rolls @ 2.50 less 2($1 store q) $ 3.00
3 lb grannie smiths $ 3.47
2 ltr diet soda $ 1.00
hazelnut qt creamer $ 2.38
2 dish sponge pk (Buy 1 get 1 free $1.47 ea) $ 1.47
80 Store baby wipes $ 1.25
2 diamond tea (menfolk with me) $ 1.50
2 (1 lb) fresh bread $ 1.98
cilantro $ 0.38
2 (1 lb) sliced store bread $ 1.98
2 pks sliced store cheese $ 2.58
dental floss $ 1.20
dish soap $ 1.29
spare ribs .99 a lb $10.30
TOTAL $39.16
Monday, January 11, 2010
Dole 30 day Challenge or ($10 Rebate kinda)
Buy 8 (4 packs) ---- perfect for the park or in the truck for zephyr's snack
send in rebate form with UPCs
original receipts (better if you only have one)
Dole will send you back vouchers for 4 more 4 pack.
There are .75 cent coupons off 2 gel packs, HEB price is 1.75 (2) = 3.50 - .75
or 2.75 (times 4)
For a total of $14 less 3 in MQs or $11 dollars for 48 fruit cups or .23 c for ea serving.
Your choice ladies and gentlemen, just a gentle reminder children will be out of school for spring break soon.
http://www.dolechallenge.com/public/fulfillment/rebate.pdf
send in rebate form with UPCs
original receipts (better if you only have one)
Dole will send you back vouchers for 4 more 4 pack.
There are .75 cent coupons off 2 gel packs, HEB price is 1.75 (2) = 3.50 - .75
or 2.75 (times 4)
For a total of $14 less 3 in MQs or $11 dollars for 48 fruit cups or .23 c for ea serving.
Your choice ladies and gentlemen, just a gentle reminder children will be out of school for spring break soon.
http://www.dolechallenge.com/public/fulfillment/rebate.pdf
Well I blew my first week's budget! LOL
But, I bought a ton of produce, found a ham for soups and such. But if you look at what I bought, you would go. HUMMMMMMMMMMM since the items will not go bad in my pantry.
As you can see, no paper products, soda, drug, pet food, hygiene or cleaning supplies.
(6) Maxwell House 11 oz coffee regularly 3.19 on sale for 2.98 less store coupon or 1.48 ea = $8.88
(1) 6 lbs (4 meals minimum) Spiral Honey Cooked Ham $4.33 or $25.98 less store coupon = $15.98
(8 lbs) Fresh Turkey Necks on clearance $8.02 (4 meals) = $4.01
(10) Healthy Choice Frozen Meals sale (2.25 each) 3 for $5
normally these would have cost us $22.59 without the sale
with the sale, these came out to $1.67 each
or $16.70 less MQ 2 $5 off 5 or $6.70
or these work out to .67 cents per meal
NOT BAD, and nice break for hubby from sandwhichs during this cold snap.
Produce:
Lemons (3lbs), Limes (2 lbs), Carrots (1lb), Avacado, Oranges (8lbs), Kale, Tomatoes,
Cabbage (2.5 lbs), Garlic, Potato (5lbs), Onions (2lbs), Kale, Mushrooms,
Organic Spring Mix = $24.98
Milk, Soy Milk, yogurt and creamer $19.50 less store coupons = $15.60
Snack food:
chips (2--12 pk hubby lunch), 2 nutri grain, 2 Quaker Oats bars, 4 Kellog's bars,
$27.61 less store coupons = $14.60
(3) Progesso Lite Soup $4.50 less MQ = 3.40
Sliced Bread, Cheese & Deli Meat $7.39 less store & MQ = $4.99
Fajita seasoning $3.63
(6) oscar thick cut bacon $12 less MQ = $9
(we use the bacon grease in soups, rice dishes (think rice a roni), and other dishes)
(2) Capri Suns (have to have these for the park) 3.94
4 lb bag of sugar 2.46 (tea and koolaide)
Total OOP $116.65 with a coupon or store saving of $71.58 or 61%
I over shot my budget by $75 however,........................
I will not need items to fill my husband's lunch bag --- 14 hour days to my chagrin.
I will not need coffee for awhile so, in reality; I can make it all back in a few weeks.
BUDGET left: $4008.79
(expecting $65 in rebates, $50 for a snack survey, $30 from INBOX Dollars, Vindale Research $50, Panda Research $50, Mypoints is much slower but soon I will qualify for an $25 gift card.)
As you can see, no paper products, soda, drug, pet food, hygiene or cleaning supplies.
(6) Maxwell House 11 oz coffee regularly 3.19 on sale for 2.98 less store coupon or 1.48 ea = $8.88
(1) 6 lbs (4 meals minimum) Spiral Honey Cooked Ham $4.33 or $25.98 less store coupon = $15.98
(8 lbs) Fresh Turkey Necks on clearance $8.02 (4 meals) = $4.01
(10) Healthy Choice Frozen Meals sale (2.25 each) 3 for $5
normally these would have cost us $22.59 without the sale
with the sale, these came out to $1.67 each
or $16.70 less MQ 2 $5 off 5 or $6.70
or these work out to .67 cents per meal
NOT BAD, and nice break for hubby from sandwhichs during this cold snap.
Produce:
Lemons (3lbs), Limes (2 lbs), Carrots (1lb), Avacado, Oranges (8lbs), Kale, Tomatoes,
Cabbage (2.5 lbs), Garlic, Potato (5lbs), Onions (2lbs), Kale, Mushrooms,
Organic Spring Mix = $24.98
Milk, Soy Milk, yogurt and creamer $19.50 less store coupons = $15.60
Snack food:
chips (2--12 pk hubby lunch), 2 nutri grain, 2 Quaker Oats bars, 4 Kellog's bars,
$27.61 less store coupons = $14.60
(3) Progesso Lite Soup $4.50 less MQ = 3.40
Sliced Bread, Cheese & Deli Meat $7.39 less store & MQ = $4.99
Fajita seasoning $3.63
(6) oscar thick cut bacon $12 less MQ = $9
(we use the bacon grease in soups, rice dishes (think rice a roni), and other dishes)
(2) Capri Suns (have to have these for the park) 3.94
4 lb bag of sugar 2.46 (tea and koolaide)
Total OOP $116.65 with a coupon or store saving of $71.58 or 61%
I over shot my budget by $75 however,........................
I will not need items to fill my husband's lunch bag --- 14 hour days to my chagrin.
I will not need coffee for awhile so, in reality; I can make it all back in a few weeks.
BUDGET left: $4008.79
(expecting $65 in rebates, $50 for a snack survey, $30 from INBOX Dollars, Vindale Research $50, Panda Research $50, Mypoints is much slower but soon I will qualify for an $25 gift card.)
Friday, January 8, 2010
Naked Juice Rebate Offer
I am seriously considering buying a Juicer. My sons adore fruit and juices. A blender will just make uneven chucks of fruit junk --- seeds, peels and all. We can usually get mangos and papayas here dirt cheap plus the regular standby's apples, oranges, and bananas. LOL
While Nake Juice is awesome, has coupons in store plus offers a rebate which lowers the cost by 1/3.
http://www.nakedjuice.com/assets/rebateOffer/NJ_Rebate.pdf
Unless you are willing to pay $3 a bottle. (YES, HEB price sometimes the store has peelies or blinkies)
The Rebate will help lower your OOP (out of pocket) and still give your family an excellent product.
IF you sign up on Naked Juice's site then they will send you a dollar off printable. My goal is to buy the boys ten of the product in store, find 8 coupons in house, then add my two from the signing up process then send in the rebate. This should tie them over until I convince my husband that a juicer is becoming a kitchen necessity. Going to go to Consumer Reports online to see which model they recommend.
REMEMBER:
When buying items for rebating just keep those items in a separate transaction. That way if you buy a big screen at Wally World then you will not have to make a choice to send in your original for juice or the television. LOL
While Nake Juice is awesome, has coupons in store plus offers a rebate which lowers the cost by 1/3.
http://www.nakedjuice.com/assets/rebateOffer/NJ_Rebate.pdf
Unless you are willing to pay $3 a bottle. (YES, HEB price sometimes the store has peelies or blinkies)
The Rebate will help lower your OOP (out of pocket) and still give your family an excellent product.
IF you sign up on Naked Juice's site then they will send you a dollar off printable. My goal is to buy the boys ten of the product in store, find 8 coupons in house, then add my two from the signing up process then send in the rebate. This should tie them over until I convince my husband that a juicer is becoming a kitchen necessity. Going to go to Consumer Reports online to see which model they recommend.
REMEMBER:
When buying items for rebating just keep those items in a separate transaction. That way if you buy a big screen at Wally World then you will not have to make a choice to send in your original for juice or the television. LOL
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
1st Shopping Trip of the Year
WOOOOO HOOOO My food total is: $4125.54
to start $4174.29 (less) Walmart trip cost us $65.16 - less coupons 6.41 and $10 gift card from a survey $48.75
This day was a snack food run for lunches since my men folk cleaned out the house during the holidays.
ITEMS purchased were:
2% gallon of milk, 32 oz creamer, 4 loaves bread, 3 boxes capri sun, 3 frozen pizzas, 4 boxes snack cakes store brand, 4 boxes Quaker Oats breakfast bars, 1 box fruit roll ups, 2 Healthy Choice Steamers, 2 boxes of cereal, 2 boxes fruit snacks, 5 Velveeta cups, 1 mini 6pk chips
--- (I NEED TO GET MY FELLOWS off pre-package items --- these are a killer to budgets. I combat this by picking items that are fiber loaded. If they are going to eat this stuff at least I can pick the healthiest choices. psssssssssssssssssssst don't tell them.) LOL
While this is good the total does not reflect the sales at Wal-Mart for instance. The Quaker Oat bars are normally 2.38, the milk was reduced .30 cents, the bread was 1/2 price, the pizzas (3 Fire Baked, Digorno) were on sale from $16.98 to $12.33 so waiting to mid saved us an additional $15.67......
Now I get to add $32.08 towards our mortgage pay off.
SPECIAL NOTE TO READERS: Shop early morning or late night to get the reduce prices on fresh meat, deli, and bakery items. These savings really add up especially if your family does not really like standard white bread or are really into specialty loaves like foccacia.......
Tomorrow, I have to pick up a prescription for Saenz at Wal-Greens so, I will hit their reduction sales to pick up any paper, cleaning products. Progresso soup is on special 4 cans for $5 so print out a coupon (2) from coupons.com (buy 3 get $1.10 off). I will pick up 8 cans for $10 less $2.20 or $7.80 not bad. ((((WE like these soups better than standard Campbells brand.))))) Soup is perfect eats for this time of year in my opinion and will go with the bread I picked up today.
See ya tomorrow........
to start $4174.29 (less) Walmart trip cost us $65.16 - less coupons 6.41 and $10 gift card from a survey $48.75
This day was a snack food run for lunches since my men folk cleaned out the house during the holidays.
ITEMS purchased were:
2% gallon of milk, 32 oz creamer, 4 loaves bread, 3 boxes capri sun, 3 frozen pizzas, 4 boxes snack cakes store brand, 4 boxes Quaker Oats breakfast bars, 1 box fruit roll ups, 2 Healthy Choice Steamers, 2 boxes of cereal, 2 boxes fruit snacks, 5 Velveeta cups, 1 mini 6pk chips
--- (I NEED TO GET MY FELLOWS off pre-package items --- these are a killer to budgets. I combat this by picking items that are fiber loaded. If they are going to eat this stuff at least I can pick the healthiest choices. psssssssssssssssssssst don't tell them.) LOL
While this is good the total does not reflect the sales at Wal-Mart for instance. The Quaker Oat bars are normally 2.38, the milk was reduced .30 cents, the bread was 1/2 price, the pizzas (3 Fire Baked, Digorno) were on sale from $16.98 to $12.33 so waiting to mid saved us an additional $15.67......
Now I get to add $32.08 towards our mortgage pay off.
SPECIAL NOTE TO READERS: Shop early morning or late night to get the reduce prices on fresh meat, deli, and bakery items. These savings really add up especially if your family does not really like standard white bread or are really into specialty loaves like foccacia.......
Tomorrow, I have to pick up a prescription for Saenz at Wal-Greens so, I will hit their reduction sales to pick up any paper, cleaning products. Progresso soup is on special 4 cans for $5 so print out a coupon (2) from coupons.com (buy 3 get $1.10 off). I will pick up 8 cans for $10 less $2.20 or $7.80 not bad. ((((WE like these soups better than standard Campbells brand.))))) Soup is perfect eats for this time of year in my opinion and will go with the bread I picked up today.
See ya tomorrow........
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