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Living on a Budget: Groceries $40 for 4
I am slowly adjusting to quieter grocery shopping trips, I miss the girls chit chat. Here is my weekly update on our Groceries $40 for 4.
Groceries from Dollar Tree and Rite Aid | Save A Lot Dollar Tree Groceries:
- $1.00 at Dollar Tree for a loaf of Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread.
Rite Aid | Save A Lot Groceries:
- $5.24 at Rite Aid | Save A Lot for a package of Cheese, fresh Peaches, fresh Plums and fresh Nectarines (the fruit was on sale and were great for the girls lunches).
Groceries from BiLo BiLo Groceries:
- $9.97 at BiLo for 2 gallons of Milk and 1 container of Country Crock Spread with Calcium (BiLo still has the least expensive milk on our side of town $3.49 per gallon and the Country Crock was on sale. I used two reusable bags and BiLo gave me 10 cents off my entire purchase, every little bit helps.)
Groceries from Ingles Ingles Groceries:
- $21.60 at Ingles for 1 bag Bananas, 1 container Red Raspberries, 1 container Grape Tomatoes, 1 bag Green Grapes, 2 containers Strawberries, 2 Turkey Lunchables, 2 Chicken Lunchables, 1 Sweet Onion, 1 package Cube Steak (about 3 pounds) and 1 package 93% Lean Hamburger (Everything was marked down on clearance or on sale except the Lunchables which were $1. The girls asked if they could have them at least a couple times a month as a special “treat” for their lunches at school, I decided to be extra nice and see how well they eat them, the ones I picked up don’t expire until Nov / Dec so we have a couple months to try them out).
This week I spent $37.81 on groceries. Even though I was only a little under on my budgeted amount for the week I would like to see it even lower. This week I was able to stock up on several staple items as well as lunch bag items that we were needing. I wish the milk prices would go down because that is a large chunk of the amount we spend on groceries each week. Hopefully next week is an even better and we can come under budget for the week.
It is my goal to give you regular updates on this budget section so you can celebrate the good weeks with me and thump me on the bad weeks! As always you are welcomed to join the journey with me. I would love to hear your story and how you are doing too. The purpose of our family doing this it to watch our grocery spending while allowing us to feed our family, enjoy life, share with others, and yet stay on track with our budget.
Living on a Budget is a series of ways our family uses a budget to help keep us accountable with our finances. Life doesn’t always go as planned. We have used some of the ideas I will be sharing for years while others are ones we are just starting to implement as we continue finding ways to be creative and have fun with what we have been given. Having a plan in place allows us the freedom to be smart with what we have been given, get more creative when it is a tight (week, month, year or a season) and when necessary live a much more simplified life. A budget helps us stay on track so we have more opportunities to enjoy the many blessings we have been given as well as share what we have with others. There is so much more to life than having all the stuff. We may not have the newest or greatest items in our house, we drive used cars, and wear hand-me-down clothing…..however, if our family is taken care of and have love for each other and others we have more than all the riches in the world.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of September 14 – 20, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. You do not need any coupons to get the Save A Lot Today prices. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Ground Hamburger (80% Lean) – $2.49 per lb
Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters – $0.79 per lb
Sugardale Smoked, Stadium, or Cheddar Brats (14 oz) – $1.99
Holten Beef Patties (24 oz) – $1.99
Farmington Pork Sausage (16 oz) – $1.99
Oscar Mayer Ready to Serve Bacon (2.1 oz) – $2.49
Use $0.55/1 coupon booklet from Kraft Food & Family (found at Food Lion & BiLo) Expires 12/31/11
$1.94 each after couponPick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Buyers Best Crinkle Cut French Fries (32 oz) – $0.99
McClary’s Cheese Singles (10.7 oz) – $0.99
Bright & Early Orange and Grape Drinks – $1.00
Morning Delight Cinnamon Rolls with Icing – $1.69
Coburn Farms Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (12 oz) – $2.99
Produce
Jumbo Vine Ripe Tomatoes – $0.99 per lb
Gala Apples (3 lbs) – $2.49
Cucumbers – $0.50
Cabbage – $0.39
Cantaloupes – $1.49
Navel Oranges (3 lbs) – $2.99
Caeser Salad Kit (5.6 oz) – $2.49
Household
Angel Fresh Dryer Sheets – $0.99
Glo Classic Dish Liquid (25 oz) – $0.99
Save A Lot Today Bath Tissue (4 count) – $0.89
Save A Lot Today Liquid Laundry Detergent (45.4 oz) – $1.99
Save A Lot Today Soap Scum Remover (32 oz) – $1.00
Save A Lot Today All Purpose Pine Cleaner (32 oz) – $1.00
Save A Lot Today All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach (32 oz) – $1.00
Grocery
Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce (25.6 oz) – $0.88
Mantia’s Spaghetti or Elbow Macaroni Noodles – $0.99
Green Giant Vegetables (14 to 15 oz) – $0.59
Andy Capp Fries – $0.69
Tony’s Mega Pouch (Pepperoni Pizza or Egg & Bacon) – $0.79
Arizona Drinks (23 oz) – $0.79
Bisquick Shake & Pour (5.1 oz) – $0.99
Diane’s Garden Tomato Sauce (8 oz) – $0.29
Kurtz Ketchup – $0.89
Kurtz Wing Sauce – $1.39
Marcum Chicken Coating Mix – $0.99
Marcum Seasoned Bread Crumbs (11 oz) – $0.99
O Days Mac & Cheese – $0.39
Potatoes on the Side Scallop or Au Gratin – $0.99
Save A Lot Today Toaster Pastries – $0.99
McDaniel’s Enhanced Coffee Creamer (16 oz) – $1.79
Mantia’s Crispy Crust Pizza Mix – $0.49
Mantia’s Pizza Sauce (14 oz) – $0.99
Wylwood Mushroom Pieces and Stems – $0.59
Bell’s Sliced Ripe Olives – $0.79
Sugardale Sliced Pepperoni (8 oz) – $1.99
Grissom’s Garlic Bread Sticks (12 oz) – $1.99
Cloverhill Strawberry Cheese Claw (4.25 oz) – $0.59
Mrs. Freshley’s Buddy Bars or Oatmeal Creme Pies (8 count) – $1.00
Health & Beauty
Being Well Allergy Tablets (30 Count) – $2.49
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of September 7 – 13, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. You do not need any coupons to get the Save A Lot Today prices. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Sugardale Shank Portion Bone In Ham – $1.29 per lb
Pork Country Style Ribs – $2.99 per lb
Fresh Split Chicken Breast – $0.99 per lb
Beef Country Style Ribs – $3.99 per lb
Sugardale Super Dogs (5 lbs) – $4.99
Ground Beef (3 lbs or 5 lbs) – $1.99 per lb
Sugardale Bone In Center Sliced Ham – $2.99 per lb
Sugardale Sliced Bacon – $1.99
Farmington Roll Pork Sausage – $1.99
Holten Quarter Pound Beef Patties (2 lbs) – $3.99
Schooner Cod, Pollock, Tilapia Fillets (12 oz) – $2.99
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Fast Fixin Breaded Chicken (31 to 43 oz) – $3.99
Tombstone Pizza – $2.50
Use $1.00/1 coupon from insert 8/14 Smart Source (Expires 9/17/11)
Use $1.50/3 printable coupon from Nestle Family
As low as $1.50 each after couponTotino’s Pizza Roll (40 count / 19.8 oz) – $2.50
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 8/7 General Mills (Expires 10/29/11)
Use $0.40/2 printable coupon from Coupon Web
Use $0.40/2 coupon from insert 8/7 General Mills (Expires 10/29/11)
Use $0.60/3 coupon from insert 8/7 General Mills (Expires 10/29/11)
As low as $2.00 each after couponSnack-A-Tizers Pepperoni Pizza Bagels – $4.99
Peak’s Pick Orange Juice – $3.99
Morning Delight Sausage Breakfast Bowl – $1.99
Mantia’s Deep Dish Mini Pizza’s – $3.99
White Castle Cheeseburgers – $3.99
Use $0.50/1 coupon from insert 8/28 Smart Source (Expires 11/26/11)
$3.49 each after couponWylwood Mixed Vegetables – $1.19
Wylwood Potato Puffs – $1.89
Produce
Red, White or Black Grapes – $0.99 per lb
Peaches, Plums or Nectarines – $0.99 per lb
Tomatoes (6 pack) – $1.99
Ginger Gold or Paula Red Apples (3 lbs) – $2.49
Household
Wrightware Foam Plates – $1.19
Luster Facial Tissue (160 count) – $0.99
Grocery
Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Coco Dyno Bites or Frosted Flakes) – $1.88
Use $1.00/3 printable coupon from Malt-O-Meal
$1.50 each after couponMaxwell House Wake Up Roast Coffee (11.5 oz) – $2.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon booklet from Kraft Food & Family (found at Food Lion & BiLo) Expires 12/31/11
$1.99 each after couponSo Cheezy Family Size Shells & Cheddar (24 oz) – $1.99
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail (64 oz) – $1.88
Campbell’s Chunky Soup – $1.50
Use $1.00/4 coupon from insert 8/14 Smart Source (Expires 9/25/11)
Use $0.50/4 coupon from insert 8/14 Smart Source (Expires 9/25/11)
As low as $1.25 each after couponMaruchan Ramon Noodle Cups – $1.88
Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce – $0.99
Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding Cups – $0.99
Long Grain White Rice – $1.69
Wescott Canola Cooking Spray – $1.49
Ginger Evans Deluxe Fudge Brownies – $1.49
J Higgs Potato Chips – $1.19
J Higgs Microwave Popcorn – $1.79
LeCour’s Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – $2.39
J Higgs Oyster Crackers – $1.19
Morning Delight Buttermilk Pancake Mix – $1.59
Morning Delight Syrup – $1.49
McDaniel’s Enhance Coffee Creamer – $1.69
Morning Delight Toaster Pastriess – $1.89
Mountain Holler Avalanche Soda – $0.75
Splash Out Juice Drink Boxes (8 Pack) – $1.49
Ginger Evans Chocolate Chip Cookie Muffin Mix – $0.79
Spam (12 oz) – $2.49
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats – $2.19
Use $0.50/1 coupon from tearpad (Expires 12/31/11) (May be doubled up to $1.00 at some stores)
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 8/7 Red Plum (Expires 10/2/11)
As low as $1.19 each after couponLittle Hug Assorted Fruit Drinks (160 oz) – $2.99
Baby
Being Well Baby Tickles Diapers (Size 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) – $5.99
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of August 31 – September 6, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. You do not need any coupons to get the Save A Lot Today prices. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Sugardale Shank Portion Bone In Ham – $1.29 per lb
Pork Country Style Ribs – $2.99 per lb
Fresh Split Chicken Breast – $0.99 per lb
Beef Country Style Ribs – $3.99 per lb
Sugardale Super Dogs (5 lbs) – $4.99
Ground Beef (3 lbs or 5 lbs) – $1.99 per lb
Sugardale Bone In Center Sliced Ham – $2.99 per lb
Sugardale Sliced Bacon – $1.99
Farmington Roll Pork Sausage – $1.99
Holten Quarter Pound Beef Patties (2 lbs) – $3.99
Schooner Cod, Pollock, Tilapia Fillets – $2.99
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Fast Fixin Breaded Chicken (31 to 43 oz) – $3.99
Tombstone Pizza – $2.50
Use $1.00/1 coupon from insert 8/14 Smart Source (Expires 9/17/11)
Use $1.50/3 printable coupon from Nestle Family
As low as $1.50 each after couponTotino’s Pizza Roll (40 count / 19.8 oz) – $2.50
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 8/7 General Mills (Expires 10/29/11)
Use $0.40/2 printable coupon from Coupon Web
Use $0.40/2 coupon from insert 8/7 General Mills (Expires 10/29/11)
Use $0.60/3 coupon from insert 8/7 General Mills (Expires 10/29/11)
As low as $2.00 each after couponSnack-A-Tizers Pepperoni Pizza Bagels – $4.99
Peak’s Pick Orange Juice – $3.99
Morning Delight Sausage Breakfast Bowl – $1.99
Mantia’s Deep Dish Mini Pizza’s – $3.99
White Castle Cheeseburgers – $3.99
Use $0.50/1 coupon from insert 8/28 Smart Source (Expires 11/26/11)
$3.49 each after couponWylwood Mixed Vegetables – $1.19
Wylwood Potato Puffs – $1.89
Produce
Red, White or Black Grapes – $0.99 per lb
Peaches, Plums or Nectarines – $0.99 per lb
Tomatoes (6 pack) – $1.99
Ginger Gold 0r Paula Red Apples (3 lbs) – $2.49
Household
Wrightware Foam Plates – $1.19
Luster Facial Tissue (160 count) – $0.99
Grocery
Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Coco Dyno Bites or Frosted Flakes) – $1.88
Use $1.00/3 printable coupon from Malt-O-Meal
$1.50 each after couponMaxwell House Wake Up Roast Coffee (11.5 oz) – $2.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon booklet from Kraft Food & Family (found at Food Lion & BiLo) Expires 12/31/11
$1.99 each after couponSo Cheezy Family Size Shells & Cheddar (24 oz) – $1.99
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail (64 oz) – $1.88
Campbell’s Chunky Soup – $1.50
Use $1.00/4 coupon from insert 8/14 Smart Source (Expires 9/25/11)
Use $0.50/4 coupon from insert 8/14 Smart Source (Expires 9/25/11)
As low as $1.25 each after couponMaruchan Ramon Noodle Cups – $1.88
Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce – $0.99
Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding Cups – $0.99
Long Grain White Rice – $1.69
Wescott Canola Cooking Spray – $1.49
Ginger Evans Deluxe Fudge Brownies – $1.49
J Higgs Potato Chips – $1.19
J Higgs Microwave Popcorn – $1.79
LeCour’s Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies – $2.39
J Higgs Oyster Crackers – $1.19
Morning Delight Buttermilk Pancake Mix – $1.59
Morning Delight Syrup – $1.49
McDaniel’s Enhance Coffee Creamer – $1.69
Morning Delight Toaster Pastriess – $1.89
Mountain Holler Avalanche Soda – $0.75
Splash Out Juice Drink Boxes (8 Pack) – $1.49
Ginger Evans Chocolate Chip Cookie Muffin Mix – $0.79
Spam (12 oz) – $2.49
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats – $2.19
Use $0.50/1 coupon from tearpad (Expires 12/31/11) (May be doubled up to $1.00 at some stores)
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 8/7 Red Plum (Expires 10/2/11)
As low as $1.19 each after couponLittle Hug Assorted Fruit Drinks (160 oz) – $2.99
Baby
Being Well Baby Tickles Diapers (Size 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) – $5.99
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of August 24 – 30, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. You do not need any coupons to get the Save A Lot Today prices. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Chicken & Thighs (5 lbs) – $3.95
Sugardale Bratwurst (Smoked, Stadium, or Cheddar) 14 oz – $1.99
Holten Extra Value Beef Patties (24 oz) – $1.99
Schooner Salad Shrimp or Imitation Crab – $1.00
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Oscar Mayer Lunchables (9.7 to 10.8 oz) – $1.99
Use $1.00/2 peelie coupon (Expires 9/30/11)
$1.49 each after couponReser’s Macaroni or Potato Salad – $1.00
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon from Coupon Web – No longer available (thanks David)!
Free after each couponMr P’s Pepperoni or Supreme Pizza (6.5 oz) – $0.69
Party Treat Vanilla Sandwiches (4 count) – $1.00
Dannon NutriDay Yogurt (4 Count – 16 oz) – $1.00
Coburn Farms Yogurt (6 oz) – $0.39
Creamy Whip Whipped Topping – $0.95
Coburn Farms Sour Cream (16 oz) – $1.49
Save A Lot Today Pizza Rolls (15 count) – $0.99
Produce
Peaches, Plums or Nectarines – $0.79 per lb
Bartlett Pears – $0.79 per lb
Roma Tomatoes – $0.79 per lb
Jumbo Sweet Onions – $0.79 per lb
Mini Carrots (1 lb bag) – $1.00
Household
Save A Lot Today Bath Tissue (4 rolls) – $0.89
Save A Lot Today Laundry Detergent (45.4 oz) – $1.99
Grocery
JJ’s Snack Pies (Apple / Cherry) 4 oz – $0.33
Bugles (6 to 7.5 oz) – $1.00
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 7/10 Smart Source (Expires 9/3/11)
Use $0.50/1 coupon from insert 7/10 Smart Source (Expires 9/3/11)
$0.50 each after couponMini Moon Pies (7.2 oz) – $1.00
Betty Crocker Bon Appetite (2.3 to 2.8 oz) – $1.00
Gatorade (Orange, Lemon Lime, or Fruit Punch) 32 oz – $1.00
Sundia Fruit Cups (8 oz) – $1.00
Nesquik Chocolate or Strawberry Milk (16 oz) – $1.00
Use $0.50/1 coupon from insert 6/5 Red Plum (Expires 8/28/11)
$0.50 each after couponDuncan Hines Cupcakes, Brownies or Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix – $1.00
Use B2G1 coupon from insert 6/5 Smart Source (Expires 9/5/11)
$0.66 after each couponSave A Lot Brand Soda (2 liter) – $0.75
Lecour’s Cream Between Sandwich Cookies – $1.69
Shelby Grove Fruit Cups (4 count) – $1.79
J Higgs Corn or BBQ Corn Chips (10 to 12 oz) – $1.35
Mantia’s Pasta Sauce (24 oz) – $1.23
Mantia’s Spaghetti Noodles (16 oz) – $0.99
Del Pino’s Canned Pasta with Meat – $0.73
Senora Verde Taco Shells – $0.99
Senora Verde Mild Taco Sauce (16 oz) – $1.99
Marcum’s Taco Seasoning – $0.39
Senora Verde Refried Beans – $0.79
Kool Aid Bursts (6 pack) – $0.99
Island Orchard 100% Juice Mini Drink Boxes – $0.99
Arizona Iced Tea with Lemon Flavor – $0.79
Mrs. Freshley’s Swiss Rolls or Honey Buns – $1.00
Austin Crackers – $1.19
Crispeez Rice Cakes – $1.25
Gourmet Select Onion Rings (5 oz) – $0.95
Bumble Bee Tuna Salad Kits – $1.29
Ravello Microwave Mac & Cheese Cups – $0.75
Save A Lot Today Toaster Pastries – $0.99
Save A Lot Today Assorted Sandwich Creme Cookies – $1.19
Save A Lot Today Apple Juice Cocktail – $1.29
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of August 17 – 23, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. You do not need any coupons to get the Save A Lot Today prices. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Chicken & Thighs (5 lbs) – $3.95
Sugardale Bratwurst (Smoked, Stadium, or Cheddar) 14 oz – $1.99
Holten Extra Value Beef Patties (24 oz) – $1.99
Schooner Salad Shrimp or Imitation Crab – $1.00
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Oscar Mayer Lunchables (9.7 to 10.8 oz) – $1.99
Use $1.00/2 peelie coupon (Expires 9/30/11)
$1.49 each after couponMr P’s Pepperoni or Supreme Pizza (6.5 oz) – $0.69
Party Treat Vanilla Sandwiches (4 count) – $1.00
Dannon NutriDay Yogurt (4 Count – 16 oz) – $1.00
Coburn Farms Yogurt (6 oz) – $0.39
Creamy Whip Whipped Topping – $0.95
Coburn Farms Sour Cream (16 oz) – $1.49
Save A Lot Today Pizza Rolls (15 count) – $0.99
Produce
Peaches, Plums or Nectarines – $0.79 per lb
Bartlett Pears – $0.79 per lb
Roma Tomatoes – $0.79 per lb
Jumbo Sweet Onions – $0.79 per lb
Mini Carrots (1 lb bag) – $1.00
Household
Save A Lot Today Bath Tissue (4 rolls) – $0.89
Save A Lot Today Laundry Detergent (45.4 oz) – $1.99
Grocery
JJ’s Snack Pies (Apple / Cherry) 4 oz – $0.33
Bugles (6 to 7.5 oz) – $1.00
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 7/10 Smart Source (Expires 9/3/11)
Use $0.50/1 coupon from insert 7/10 Smart Source (Expires 9/3/11)
$0.50 each after couponMini Moon Pies (7.2 oz) – $1.00
Betty Crocker Bon Appetite (2.3 to 2.8 oz) – $1.00
Gatorade (Orange, Lemon Lime, or Fruit Punch) 32 oz – $1.00
Reser’s Macaroni or Potato Salad – $1.00
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon from Coupon Web
Free after each couponSundia Fruit Cups (8 oz) – $1.00
Nesquik Chocolate or Strawberry Milk (16 oz) – $1.00
Use $0.50/1 coupon from insert 6/5 Red Plum (Expires 8/28/11)
$0.50 each after couponDuncan Hines Cupcakes, Brownies or Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix – $1.00
Use B2G1 coupon from insert 6/5 Smart Source (Expires 9/5/11)
$0.66 after each couponSave A Lot Brand Soda (2 liter) – $0.75
Lecour’s Cream Between Sandwich Cookies – $1.69
Shelby Grove Fruit Cups (4 count) – $1.79
J Higgs Corn or BBQ Corn Chips (10 to 12 oz) – $1.35
Mantia’s Pasta Sauce (24 oz) – $1.23
Mantia’s Spaghetti Noodles (16 oz) – $0.99
Del Pino’s Canned Pasta with Meat – $0.73
Senora Verde Taco Shells – $0.99
Senora Verde Mild Taco Sauce (16 oz) – $1.99
Marcum’s Taco Seasoning – $0.39
Senora Verde Refried Beans – $0.79
Kool Aid Bursts (6 pack) – $0.99
Island Orchard 100% Juice Mini Drink Boxes – $0.99
Arizona Iced Tea with Lemon Flavor – $0.79
Mrs. Freshley’s Swiss Rolls or Honey Buns – $1.00
Austin Crackers – $1.19
Crispeez Rice Cakes – $1.25
Gourmet Select Onion Rings (5 oz) – $0.95
Bumble Bee Tuna Salad Kits – $1.29
Ravello Microwave Mac & Cheese Cups – $0.75
Save A Lot Today Toaster Pastries – $0.99
Save A Lot Today Assorted Sandwich Creme Cookies – $1.19
Save A Lot Today Apple Juice Cocktail – $1.29
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of August 10 – 16, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. Save A Lot has continued their sale so it is a great time to stock up on several items (no coupons necessary to get the Save A Lot Today prices). Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Oscar Mayer Wieners or Bologna (16 oz or 12 oz) – $0.99
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 6/19 Smart Source (Expires 8/14/11)
$0.49 each after couponBeef Eye of Round Roast – $2.99 per lb
Eckrich Smoked or Skinless Turkey Sausage (14 oz) – $1.99
Use $0.55/1 coupon from insert 6/26 Smart Source (Expires 8/27/11)
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 6/26 Smart Source (Expires 8/27/11)
As low as $1.44 each after couponBoneless Chicken Breast – $1.49 per lb
Ground Beef 73% Lean (3 lb or 5 lb packages) – $1.99 per lb
Fresh Half Boneless Pork Loin – $1.99 per lb
Fresh Pork Tenderloin – $3.49 per lb
Shaner’s Boneless Chicken Breast – $5.99
Holten Quarter Pound Beef Patties (32 oz) – $3.99
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Coburn Farm Eggs (1 dozen)- $0.19*
*Valid with $10 minimum purchase.
Limit one purchase customer. Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Valid at local store (states the address of our local store)
Expires August 13, 2011Kraft American Singles (12 oz) – $1.88
Use $0.55/1 coupon from Kraft Food & Family Booklet (found at Bi-Lo & Food Lion)
$1.33 each after couponFerratto’s Fully Loaded Pizza (21.5 to 24.4 oz) – $4.99
Coburn Farms Mozarella String Cheese (10 0z) – $2.99
Take & Bake Pepperoni & Supreme Pizza – $5.99
Reser’s Potato and Macaroni Salad – $2.99
Produce
Black, Red and White Grapes – $0.99 per lb
Peaches, Plums, and Nectarines – $0.79 per lb
Strawberries (1 lb package) – $2.00
Cucumbers – $0.33 each
Peppers – $0.33 each
Summer and Zucchini Squash – $0.49 each
Cantaloupe – $1.49 each
Grocery
Ideal Bread (20 or 24 oz) – $0.19*
*Valid with $10 minimum purchase.
Limit one purchase customer. Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Valid at local store (states the address of our local store)
Expires August 13, 2011General Mills Cereal (20.5 to 21.5 oz) – $2.49
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 7/10 Smart Source (Expires 8/20/11)
$1.99 each after couponKellogg’s PopTarts (14 to 14.7 oz) – $1.66
Use $1.00/3 coupon from insert 7/24 Red Plum (Expires 9/18/11)
$1.33 each after couponHi-C Juice Drink Boxes (10 Count) – $1.79
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (4.5 to 5.4 oz) – $1.88
Use $1.00/3 coupon from 7/17 Smart Source (Expires 9/10/11)
Use $0.50/2 printable coupon from Betty Crocker
As low as $1.55 each after couponSplash Out Juice Drink Pouches Fruit Punch (10 pack) – $1.79
Mantia’s Tri Color Rotini – $0.89
Tipton Grove Apple Juice – $1.69
Panner Peanut Butter – $1.59
Bramley’s Concord Grape Jelly (32 oz) – $1.8
Fairfield Farms Mini Raisin Boxes – $1.49
Nature Trails Chewy Granola Bars – $1.99
J Higg’s Potato Chips – $1.19
J Higg’s Cheezie Puffs or Crunchy – $1.39
Portmann’s Salad Dressings – $1.39
Crisp Lemonade – $0.99
Summerset Green Citrus Tea (6 pack) – $2.89
Albany Bakery Creme Sandwich Cookies – $1.99
Vitner Multi Pack Snacks – $4.99
Mrs Freshley’s Buddy Bars or Oatmeal Creme – $1.00
Chef’s Finest Croutons – $0.99
Tree Ripe Lemonade – $1.99
Bakery
Fresh Apple or Cherry Pie – $2.99
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Living on a Budget: Groceries $40 for 4
A whole week at home, yay! It has literally been weeks since we have had an entire week at home together. I enjoyed having the opportunity return to a somewhat “normal” schedule although the traveling has been a lot of fun! Here is my weekly update on our Groceries $40 for 4.
Groceries from Walgreens, Rite Aid | Save A Lot, and Aldi's Walgreens Groceries:
- $2.95 at Walgreens for 1 bottle Coffee Mate French Vanilla, 1 bottle Coffee Mate Hazelnut, and 3 cans Mandarin Oranges.
Rite Aid | Save A Lot Groceries:
- $2.38 at Rite Aid | Save A Lot for 1 package Cinnamon Raisin Bagels (on clearance) and 3 packages English Muffins (on clearance).
Aldi’s Groceries:
- $29.65 at Aldi’s for 1 can Cooking Spray, 1 package fresh Spinach, 2 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup, 3 cans sliced Mushrooms, 2 packages Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 4 cans Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, 2 cans sliced Olives, 1 bottle Ranch Dressing, 4 cans Refried Beans, 1 box Raisins, 2 cans Black Beans, and 1 bag All Purpose Flour.
Groceries from Ingles Ingles Groceries:
- $4.95 at Ingle’s for 1 container Blackberries, 1 container Strawberries, 1 container diced Yellow Onions, 1 container Carrots and Celery, and 1 container Baby Romaine. (all the items were marked down on clearance to $0.99)
This week I spent $39.93 on groceries. Even though I barely squeaked under my budgeted amount for the week I was able to do it and stock up on several items on clearance. I hope to have an even better week for my next update since it has been hard going under budget. Several of our local stores have raised their prices A LOT over the last several weeks making it even more of a challenge to purchase groceries within the budget. I am happy to stock up again and look forward to a fresh start next week. Part of our groceries went towards making a meal for a friend who was in the hospital this week as well as hosting, thankful for the ability to share what we have been given with others.
It is my goal to give you regular updates on this budget section so you can celebrate the good weeks with me and thump me on the bad weeks! As always you are welcomed to join the journey with me. I would love to hear your story and how you are doing too. The purpose of our family doing this it to watch our grocery spending while allowing us to feed our family, enjoy life, share with others, and yet stay on track with our budget.
Living on a Budget is a series of ways our family uses a budget to help keep us accountable with our finances. Life doesn’t always go as planned. We have used some of the ideas I will be sharing for years while others are ones we are just starting to implement as we continue finding ways to be creative and have fun with what we have been given. Having a plan in place allows us the freedom to be smart with what we have been given, get more creative when it is a tight (week, month, year or a season) and when necessary live a much more simplified life. A budget helps us stay on track so we have more opportunities to enjoy the many blessings we have been given as well as share what we have with others. There is so much more to life than having all the stuff. We may not have the newest or greatest items in our house, we drive used cars, and wear hand-me-down clothing…..however, if our family is taken care of and have love for each other and others we have more than all the riches in the world.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of August 3 – 9, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. Save A Lot continued their sale on “Save A Lot Today” brand products. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Oscar Mayer Wieners or Bologna (16 oz or 12 oz) – $0.99
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 6/19 Smart Source (Expires 8/14/11)
$0.49 each after couponBeef Eye of Round Roast – $2.99 per lb
Eckrich Smoked or Skinless Turkey Sausage (14 oz) – $1.99
Use $0.55/1 coupon from insert 6/26 Smart Source (Expires 8/27/11)
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 6/26 Smart Source (Expires 8/27/11)
As low as $1.44 each after couponBoneless Chicken Breast – $1.49 per lb
Ground Beef 73% Lean (3 lb or 5 lb packages) – $1.99 per lb
Fresh Half Boneless Pork Loin – $1.99 per lb
Fresh Pork Tenderloin – $3.49 per lb
Shaner’s Boneless Chicken Breast – $5.99
Holten Quarter Pound Beef Patties (32 oz) – $3.99
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Coburn Farm Eggs (1 dozen)- $0.19*
*Valid with $10 minumum purchase.
Limit one purchase customer. Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Valid at local store (states the address of our local store)
Expires August 13, 2011Kraft American Singles (12 oz) – $1.88
Use $0.55/1 coupon from Kraft Food & Family Booklet (found at Bi-Lo & Food Lion)
$1.33 each after couponFerratto’s Fully Loaded Pizza (21.5 to 24.4 oz) – $4.99
Coburn Farms Mozarella String Cheese (10 0z) – $2.99
Take & Bake Pepperoni & Supreme Pizza – $5.99
Reser’s Potato and Macaroni Salad – $2.99
Produce
Black, Red and White Grapes – $0.99 per lb
Peaches, Plums, and Nectarines – $0.79 per lb
Strawberries (1 lb package) – $2.00
Cucumbers – $0.33 each
Peppers – $0.33 each
Summer and Zucchini Squash – $0.49 each
Cantaloupe – $1.49 each
Grocery
Ideal Bread (20 or 24 oz) – $0.19*
*Valid with $10 minumum purchase.
Limit one purchase customer. Must present coupon at time of purchase.
Valid at local store (states the address of our local store)
Expires August 13, 2011General Mills Cereal (20.5 to 21.5 oz) – $2.49
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 7/10 Smart Source (Expires 8/20/11)
$1.99 each after couponKellogg’s PopTarts (14 to 14.7 oz) – $1.66
Use $1.00/3 coupon from insert 7/24 Red Plum (Expires 9/18/11)
$1.33 each after couponHi-C Juice Drink Boxes (10 Count) – $1.79
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (4.5 to 5.4 oz) – $1.88
Use $1.00/3 coupon from 7/17 Smart Source (Expires 9/10/11)
Use $0.50/2 printable coupon from Betty Crocker
As low as $1.55 each after couponSplash Out Juice Drink Pouches Fruit Punch (10 pack) – $1.79
Mantia’s Tri Color Rotini – $0.89
Tipton Grove Apple Juice – $1.69
Panner Peanut Butter – $1.59
Bramley’s Concord Grape Jelly (32 oz) – $1.8
Fairfield Farms Mini Raisin Boxes – $1.49
Nature Trails Chewy Granola Bars – $1.99
J Higg’s Potato Chips – $1.19
J Higg’s Cheezie Puffs or Crunchy – $1.39
Portmann’s Salad Dressings – $1.39
Crisp Lemonade – $0.99
Summerset Green Citrus Tea (6 pack) – $2.89
Albany Bakery Creme Sandwich Cookies – $1.99
Vitner Multi Pack Snacks – $4.99
Mrs Freshley’s Buddy Bars or Oatmeal Creme – $1.00
Chef’s Finest Croutons – $0.99
Tree Ripe Lemonade – $1.99
Bakery
Fresh Apple or Cherry Pie – $2.99
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of July 27 – August 2, 2011
The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. Save A Lot continued their sale so it is a great time to stock up on several items (no coupons necessary to get the Save A Lot Today prices). Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Fairgrounds Meat Hot Dogs (12 oz) – $0.69
Fresh Chicken Wings – $1.49 per lb
Gwaltney Pork Sausage (12 oz) – $1.00
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Popsicle or Fudgsicles – $1.00
American Basics American Cheese Slices – $1.00
Save A Lot Today Orange Juice – $1.99
Save A Lot Today Party Pizza – $0.99
Save A Lot Today Pizza Rolls – $0.99
Save A Lot Today Imitation Shreds – $1.00
Household
Save A Lot Today Bath Tissue – $0.89
Save A Lot Today Laundry Detergent – $1.99
Produce
Cherries – $1.99 per lb
Salad Mix (12 oz) – $0.99
Idaho Potatoes (5 lb bag) – $1.49
Grocery
Budget Gourmet Fettuccine Alfredo or Mac N Cheese – $0.69
Campbell’s Original O’s (26 oz) – $0.97
Kool Aid – $0.10
Use B2G1F coupon from the July All You Magazine (Expires 12/31/11)
Use $0.50/5 coupons from Kool Aid Facebook Page
As low as $0.00 each after couponDoritos, Cheetos, Fritos Scoops – $1.00
Nabisco Cheese Nips Snack Crackers – $1.00
Use $1.00/2 coupon from insert 6/19 Smart Source (Expires 7/30/11)
$0.50 each after couponSplash Out Gallon Drink (128 oz) – $1.00
Hungry Jack Mashed Potatoes – $1.00
Sundia Fruit Cups – $1.00
Save A Lot Today BBQ Sauce – $0.79
Save A Lot Today Ranch Dressing – $0.89
Save A Lot Today Apple Juice – $1.19
Save A Lot Today Toaster Pastries – $0.99
Save A Lot Today Pancake Mix – $0.49
Save A Lot Today Pancake Syrup – $0.99
Save A Lot Today Mashed Potatoes – $0.79
Save A Lot Today Biscuit Mix – $0.79
Save A Lot Today Brownie Mix – $0.99
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
