Save A Lot

  • Save A Lot: Deals for the week of September 21 – 27, 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 coupon

    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

    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.

  • 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 coupon

    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

    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 coupon

    Totino’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 coupon

    Snack-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 coupon

    Wylwood 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 coupon

    Maxwell 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 coupon

    So 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 coupon

    Maruchan 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 coupon

    Little 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 coupon

    Totino’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 coupon

    Snack-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 coupon

    Wylwood 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 coupon

    Maxwell 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 coupon

    So 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 coupon

    Maruchan 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 coupon

    Little 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 coupon

    Reser’s Macaroni or Potato Salad – $1.00
    Use $1.00/1 printable coupon from Coupon WebNo longer available (thanks David)!
    Free after each coupon

    Mr 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 coupon

    Mini 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 coupon

    Duncan 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 coupon

    Save 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 coupon

    Mr 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 coupon

    Mini 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 coupon

    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 coupon

    Duncan 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 coupon

    Save 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 coupon

    Beef 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 coupon

    Boneless 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, 2011

    Kraft 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 coupon

    Ferratto’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, 2011

    General 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 coupon

    Kellogg’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 coupon

    Hi-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 coupon

    Splash 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 coupon

    Beef 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 coupon

    Boneless 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, 2011

    Kraft 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 coupon

    Ferratto’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, 2011

    General 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 coupon

    Kellogg’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 coupon

    Hi-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 coupon

    Splash 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.