Living on a Budget – Groceries $40 for 4
SaveALot | RiteAid and Walgreens I made it through my second week of doing my new cash budget system – Groceries $40 for 4 and I have to be honest with you, it didn’t go well at ALL. It was a super busy week and I decided at the beginning of the week to totally revamped my menu for this week. The good news is the menu included a bunch of new healthy recipes, however, since we have been cutting back on our grocery shopping the last few weeks we had to rebuild our fresh fruit and veggie stockpile. Although I was able to get a lot of great deals on veggies (Thank You Aldi’s) it still added up quickly. My grocery store shopping this week was spread out and sandwiched in between appointments which made it even more hurried and less organized. I am still learning how to operate on the cash grocery system (even though I blew it this week). Hopefully, we can continue trying to utilize the food we already have in our pantry and freezer along with adding in extra fresh fruits and veggies. I did learn a lot about the mistakes I made this week (hopefully I can refrain from repeating them). What I learned this week from some of my grocery shopping mistakes:
- It is important to make the time to go shopping and not try to squeeze it in between appointments (rushing through doesn’t always work well even with a list).
- Forgetting some of my coupons made a huge difference ( I didn’t have the time or desire to use extra gas to go back for them)
- Shopping early morning is much better than in the middle of the day (not as many markdown items)
- Fresh items are more expensive (it is okay to substitute in some frozen ones too).
- Completely altering your menu once the week has already started causes unnecessary stress
- There are certain times of day it is not smart to take the whole crew with you to the store (right after school when they are restless and very HUNGRY)
- It is very difficult sticking to a $40 grocery budget when I had numerous hiccups in my process
Pictured above is my Walgreens and SaveALot | Rite Aid trip. Sorry I was not able to get a picture of my Aldi’s and BiLo trips it took everything in me just to put the stuff away (actually, I still have a few cans sitting on the counter still waiting for me to put them in the pantry). I didn’t separate out my household and grocery items at Aldi or BiLo either so I don’t have the exact totals but to be completely honest I more than double my grocery budget for this week. Here is what I spent at the two stores pictured above and what we bought:
- $5.05 at Walgreens for 2 cans of Cashews
- $19.23 at SaveALot | RiteAid for Milk, Parmesan Grated Cheese, Yogurt, Carrots, Cheese, Mushrooms, Stew Meat, Hamburger Helper
Life was spread out and busy this week. My grocery shopping and house shows the ripple effect of it too. It was our second week of the challenge – Groceries $40 for 4 and we more than doubled our grocery budget of $40. I was disappointed in myself for making so many silly mistakes (and I knew better too) in my rush to pick up groceries and feed the family. I did get to use some coupons, bought clearance items, and utilized weekly ad discounts to help save us a little extra on our grocery budget even though the savings wasn’t enough. I really hope to be more organized and do better next week. We’ll see how I do!
I hope 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. I hope by taking the extra time to watch my grocery spending it will allow us to feed our family, enjoy life, 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 March 2 – 8, 2011
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Pork Picnic Roast – $0.99 lb
Frozen Boneless Chicken Breast – $1.49 per lb
Ground Beef (73% lean) – $1.99 per lb
Schooner Fish Fillets (2 lbs) – $4.99
Port Side Battered or Breaded Fish Fillets – $2.99
Port Side Cooked Shrimp – $3.99
Port Side Popcorn Shrimp – $2.17
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
Banquet Fruit or Pot Pies – $0.50
Totino’s Party Pizzas – $1.19
Use $1/5 coupon from insert 2/13 General Mills (Expires 5/7/11)
Use $0.50/3 coupon from insert 2/13 General Mills (Expires 5/7/11)
Use $1.25/4 coupon from insert 1/30 Smart Source (Expires 4/23/11)
Use $0.50/1 coupon from insert 1/23 Red Plum (Expires 4/16/11)
As low as $0.69 each after coupon
Michelina Pizza Rolls – $1.99
Coburn Farms Shredded Cheese – $2.59
Haas Cheesecake – $3.49
Household
Trend Laundry Detergent – $1.88
Triumph Big Roll Papers Towels – $1.29
Solutions Glass Cleaner – $0.99
Glo Classic Dish Liquid – $0.99
Angel Soft Bath Tissue – $2.49
Produce
Idaho Potatoes (10 lbs) – $2.49
Navel Oranges (3 lbs) – $1.49
Whole Watermelons (select locations) – $3.99 each
Grocery
Ocean Spray Cranberry Cocktail Juice – $.188
General Mills Cereal (24 to 25.2 oz) – $2.49
Use $1/3 coupon from insert 2/13 General Mills (Expires 3/26/11)
$2.16 each after coupon
Prego Spaghetti Sauce (24 oz) $1.50
Use $0.35/2 coupon from insert 1/2 Smart Source (Expires 3/31/11)
Use $0.60/3 coupon from insert 1/2 Smart Source (Expires 3/31/11)
As low as $1.20 each after coupon
So Cheezy Shells & Cheddar or Deluxe Mac & Cheese – $1.00
Del Pino’s Beef or Mini Beef Ravioli – $1.50
Portmann’s Tartar Sauce – $1.39
Portmann’s Seafood Cocktail Sauce – $1.29
J Higg’s Potato Chips – $0.99
Save-A-Lot Soda – $0.69
Crystal Drinking Water (24 package) – $2.49
Kaskey’s Onion Soup Mix – $0.79
Portmann’s Real Mayonnaise – $1.99
Panner Peanut Butter – $1.47
Bramler’s Grape Jelly – $1.49
J Higg’s Saltine Crackers – $0.89
Kaskey’s Chunky Soup – $1.49
Mantia’s Spaghetti – $0.79
Mantia’s Grated Parmesan Cheese – $2.49
Crisco Vegetable or Canola Oil – $2.49
Green Giant Vegetables – $0.59
T.G.I. Friday’s Cheddar Bacon Potato Skins – $0.99
Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding – $0.99
Bakery
Country Treats Donut Holes – $2.29
JJ’s Chocolate Pie – $0.44
Bakery Fresh Cherry or Apple Pie – $2.99
Theodoro Mini Bagels – $1.49
Lofthouse Pink Frosted Sugar Cookies – $2.49
Guiseppe’s Garlic Bread – $1.79
Baby
Tickles Diapers – $5.99
Pet
Trooper Dog Food – $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 February 2 – 8, 2011
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Ekrich Hot Dogs or Bologna – $0.99
Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks – $0.89 per lb
Pork Spare Ribs – $1.99 per lb
Boneless Pork Roast – $1.99 per lb
Fast Fixin’ Chicken (up to 43.2 oz)- $4.00
Primo Italian Sausage or Brats – $3.29
Ground Chuck – $2.49 per lb
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
Sunny D Citrus Punch (128 oz) – $1.79
Use $0.25/1 coupon from 1/16 Smart Source (Expires 4/30/11)
$1.54 each after couponMichelina’s Snack Rolls (45 oz) – $3.99
Coburn Farm Singles – $1.99
Blue Bonnet Spread – $1.99
Household
Wrightware Foam Plates (40 count) – $0.99
Sparkle Paper Towels (6 rolls) $4.99
Produce
Peaches or Nectarines – $0.99 per lb
Grocery
Quaker Instant Oatmeal (10 pack) – $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/2 Red Plum (Expires 4/30/11)
$0.99 each after couponRed Gold Tomato Sauce – $0.50
Hungry Jack Specialty Potatoes – $1.00
Betty Crocker Hamburger or Tuna Helper – $1.00
Long Stem Roses (1 Dozen) – $12.99
McDaniel’s French Roast Coffee – $4.99
McDaniel’s Donut Shop Coffee – $3.99
Crystal Drinking Water (24 pack) – $2.49
Save A Lot Brand Soda – $0.69
J Higgs Buttery Rounds – $1.49
Ginger Evans Brownie Mix – $1.39
Albany Bakery Cookies (Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal) – $0.99
Salted or Roasted Peanuts – $1.99
Nature Trails Chewy Granola Bars – $1.99
Power Cycle 2x Ultra – $2.99
Sundia Fruit Cups – $0.89
Mike Sell’s Groovy Potato Chips – $2.49
Chex Mix – $0.99
Use $0.50/2 coupon from 1/30 Smart Source (Expires 3/26/11)
Use $0.50/2 coupon from 1/2 General Mills (Expires 2/26/11)
$0.59 each after couponGeneral Mills (Cocoa Puffs, Golden Grahams or Trix) – $1.99
Use $1/3 coupon from 1/2 General Mills (Expires 2/12/11)
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/9 Smart Source (Expires 2/19/11)
$1.45 each after couponMarcum Chili Seasoning – $0.39
Diane’s Garden Tomato Paste – $0.39
Wylwood Kidney or Chili Beans – $0.65
Diane’s Garden Dice or Stewed Tomatoes – $0.59
J Higgs Classic Saltine Crackers – $0.89
Senora Verde Tortilla Chips – $0.99
Senora Verde Mild or Medium Salsa – $1.59
Senora Verde Tomatoes or Green Chilies – $0.59
Country Crossings Marvella Cheese Spread – $3.49
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.
Life Simplified: No Grocery Shopping (Continued)
Now that we are through January 2011 you may be wondering how I did with my No Grocery Shopping Month Challenge. I did a lot better than I anticipated, but still had a hiccup or two. Thankfully no one starved or went hungry in our house during my challenge. We even hosted guests for a few meals! It took a little extra planning on my part to cook meals from items already in the pantry and fridge, if we didn’t have something we did without it or found a creative way to make it out of what we had at home. The amazing part is the entire family was supportive of my goal even if that meant a slightly altered menu. The only comment I received from one of the girls that indicated they noticed was “Mom, did we eat up all the leftovers in the fridge because it looks a little empty?”Here is the complete list of groceries I purchased in the month of January:
- 6 gallons of Milk
- 1 loaf of Bread
- 1 package Ground Hamburger
- 1 package Cube Steaks
- 2 Yogurts
- 1 container French Onion Dip
- 1 container Cottage Cheese
- 1 package Flour Tortillas
- 1 box Kellogg’s Toy Story 3 cereal
The total spent on groceries for this month was $27.95 including the tax. Milk was by far the most expensive part of our expenditures for the month of January adding up to $18.93. We had an extra expense of $1.50 from the Kellogg’s Toy Story 3 cereal that did not meet my criteria. Leaving only $7.52 for all of our other grocery purchases for the month of January which I bought last week.
The food I bought had to meet the following criteria:
- FREE – I don’t want to waste free grocery coupons that my family will use while doing this goal
- Necessity – Milk, Eggs, Bread, etc…
- For Someone Else outside of my household. For example I make meals for new Moms in our church and if I need to pick up an item for them on the way to deliver a meal that will be an exception.
I have decided to continue with this challenge. It has been wonderful not having to go to the grocery store every week for anything other than milk. Our pantry still has plenty for us to eat and our freezer is fairly full. So I am going to continue with this challenge into February and see how much longer I can make it stretch.
One of the questions I have been asked is – What are we eating? Do we have recipes for these meals? To answer those questions I will be sharing a little more about what we are eating and recipes in a later post.
I will continue to share with you the challenges, successes and what I had to purchase so you can keep me accountable or even go through the journey with me by participating and sharing your story. I am excited to be extending this goal into the first part of February! It has been great learning to say “no” when at the grocery store to extras and being creative with we have at home.
Life Simplified is a series on getting rid of the extras in our life while learning how to enjoy what God has given us so we can continue to be a blessing to others. Our homes can quickly start are bursting with “stuff” and if you are like us we just have too much. I am doing a series on ways we are learning to simplifying our food, homes, and lives. When our hearts, lives, and homes get too cluttered we may start missing out on opportunities to serve and bless the people around us.
Life Simplified: No Grocery Shopping (Update)
We are now well into week four of my no grocery shopping challenge for the month of January 2011. It is time for me to give you an update so you can continue to keep me accountable. Last week was an easy one for us because we were not at home, my husband and I had the privilege of going on a cruise with extended family and the girls were staying with friends. We did take food over with the girls but we didn’t have to buy any essentials or perishable items while we were away.Before leaving for vacation we ate the leftovers and most of the perishables in our refrigerator. This week was the first time this month I had to pick up several perishable items. Other than a gallon or two of milk a week we have been doing really well. So far we have purchased 5 gallons of milk for the month of January. Thankfully all the groceries I purchased this week were marked down except for the gallon of milk I paid $2.99 for at Save A Lot. Here are the groceries I bought this week at Save A Lot | Rite Aid to restock the perishables in our fridge:
- Ground Hamburger – $6.39 markdown to $3.18
- Cube Steaks – $3.14 markdown to $1.59
- 2 Yogurts – $0.50 markdown to $0.25 each
- French Onion Dip – $1.29 markdown to $0.64
- Cottage Cheese (24 oz) – $2.25 markdown to $1.12
- Flour Tortillas – $0.99 markdown to $0.49
I spent a total of $7.52 including tax. By only purchasing the markdown items I was able to save over $8 on the perishable items we needed for our family. With the exception of the french onion dip everything would meet my criteria of a necessity for our household. Every home has different perishable items they need to keep in stock; meat and diary fit into that category for us (within reason), although, I have been trying to cut down on the amount I purchase to make sure we really do use the items already in stock. Fruits and veggies are ones I would consider necessary too (in moderation), however, we are still using up the ones we had from several weeks ago as well as those we froze from the garden this summer. The french onion dip is one I felt the most “guilty” about buying but since it was $0.64 for a large container and we are going to a Super Bowl party outside our home it technically falls under my criteria of “for Someone Else outside of my household” (I may be stretching that criteria a little). Even though it was a good bargain and it is for people outside of my home I probably could have made something from scratch with the items already in my pantry.
I am hoping these will be the last items we have to purchase for the month of January (with an exception to milk) and maybe even into February if I am really lucky. These groceries should last at least a couple weeks when we put them together with the food we already have in our freezer and pantry! So far I haven’t done too bad with the challenge. I have had to pass up on a couple really great deals, but the point is to use the items in stock before buying more.
I will continue to share with you the challenges, successes and what I had to purchase so you can keep me accountable or even go through the journey with me by participating and sharing your story. I would love to extend this goal into February if I can make our pantry stretch!
Life Simplified is a series on getting rid of the extras in our life while learning how to enjoy what God has given us so we can continue to be a blessing to others. Our homes can quickly start are bursting with “stuff” and if you are like us we just have too much. I am doing a series on ways we are learning to simplifying our food, homes, and lives. When our hearts, lives, and homes get too cluttered we may start missing out on opportunities to serve and bless the people around us.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of January 12-18, 2011
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot. The deals are continuing from last week if you haven’t had a chance to take advantage of these deals. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast – $1.49 per lb
Ground Beef (73% Lean) – $1.79 per lb
Fairgrounds All Meat Hot Dogs – $0.75
Banquet Brown n’ Serve Sausage Links (40 count) – $2.99
Carolina Ground Turkey (16 oz) – $1
Shaner’s Chicken Breast – $5.79
Fairgrounds Lunchmeat – $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
Take & Bake Pizza (Pepperoni or Sausage) – $5.99
Armour Lunch Makers – $1.99
Wylwood Broccoli – $1.29
Coburn Farms EggsZactly – $1.49
Coburn Farms Low Fat or Light Yogurt – $0.50
Tony’s Crispy Crust Pizza – $0.8
Use $1/2 printable coupon from Tony’s
$0.39 each after couponHousehold
Xtra Laundry Detergent – $1.99
Charmin Basic Double Roll Bath Tissue (12 rolls) – $5.00
Use $0.25/1 coupon from 12/26 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 1/31/11)
$4.75 each after couponFacial Tissues – $0.99
Produce
Iceberg Lettuce – $0.89
Fresh Pineapple – $1.50
Yellow Onions – $0.99 each
Grocery
Malt O Meal Frosted Mini Spooners or Berry Colossal Crunch (42 to 50 oz) – $2.99
$0.75/1 printable coupon from Malt O Meal
$2.24 each after couponJJ’s Apple or Cherry Pies – $0.33
Krunchers Kettle Cooked Potato Chips (Assorted Varieties) – $2.00
Mantia’s Grated Parmesan Cheese – $2.55
Save-A-Lot Soda – $0.69
J. Higgs Potato Chips – $0.99
Caskey’s Chunky Soup – $1.49
J. Higgs Crackers – $0.79
Del Pino’s Canned Pasta – $0.69
O’Days Mac & Cheese – $0.33
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix – $0.39
Mantia’s Spaghetti – $0.79
Sundia True Fruit Cups – $0.89
Instant Oatmeal – $1.49
Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce – $0.79
Kool Aid Bursts – $0.99
Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce – $0.99
Hargis House Vienna Sausage – $0.37
Hargis House Chicken Vienna Sausage – $0.37
Hargis House Chili with Beans – $0.99
Hargis House Beef Stew – $1.79
Hargis House Corned Beef Hash – $1.49
Hargis House Chili without Beans – $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 January 5-11, 2011
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot. There are not a lot of coupons for extra savings, however, there are several really good deals even without coupons. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast – $1.49 per lb
Ground Beef (73% Lean) – $1.79 per lb
Fairgrounds All Meat Hot Dogs – $0.75
Banquet Brown n’ Serve Sausage Links (40 count) – $2.99
Carolina Ground Turkey (16 oz) – $1
Shaner’s Chicken Breast – $5.79
Fairgrounds Lunchmeat – $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
Take & Bake Pizza (Pepperoni or Sausage) – $5.99
Armour Lunch Makers – $1.99
Wylwood Broccoli – $1.29
Coburn Farms EggsZactly – $1.49
Coburn Farms Low Fat or Light Yogurt – $0.50
Tony’s Crispy Crust Pizza – $0.8
Use $1/2 printable coupon from Tony’s
$0.39 each after couponHousehold
Xtra Laundry Detergent – $1.99
Charmin Basic Double Roll Bath Tissue (12 rolls) – $5.00
Use $0.25/1 coupon from 12/26 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 1/31/11)
$4.75 each after couponFacial Tissues – $0.99
Produce
Iceberg Lettuce – $0.89
Fresh Pineapple – $1.50
Yellow Onions – $0.99 each
Grocery
Malt O Meal Frosted Mini Spooners or Berry Colossal Crunch (42 to 50 oz) – $2.99
$0.75/1 printable coupon from Malt O Meal
$2.24 each after couponJJ’s Apple or Cherry Pies – $0.33
Krunchers Kettle Cooked Potato Chips (Assorted Varieties) – $2.00
Mantia’s Grated Parmesan Cheese – $2.55
Save-A-Lot Soda – $0.69
J. Higgs Potato Chips – $0.99
Caskey’s Chunky Soup – $1.49
J. Higgs Crackers – $0.79
Del Pino’s Canned Pasta – $0.69
O’Days Mac & Cheese – $0.33
Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix – $0.39
Mantia’s Spaghetti – $0.79
Sundia True Fruit Cups – $0.89
Instant Oatmeal – $1.49
Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce – $0.79
Kool Aid Bursts – $0.99
Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce – $0.99
Hargis House Vienna Sausage – $0.37
Hargis House Chicken Vienna Sausage – $0.37
Hargis House Chili with Beans – $0.99
Hargis House Beef Stew – $1.79
Hargis House Corned Beef Hash – $1.49
Hargis House Chili without Beans – $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 | Rite Aid: Deals for the week of December 29, 2010 – January 4, 2011
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot | Rite Aid stores.
Meats and Seafood
Banquet Brown ‘N Serve Sausage – $2.99
Use $0.35/1 coupon found in package (Expires 2/1/11)
$2.64 each after couponFairgrounds Premium Lunch meat – $2.99
Ground Beef (5 lbs) – $8.95
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – $5.99
Country Style Ribs – $2.49 per lbs
Fairgrounds Jumbo Hot Dogs – $1.29
Carolina Ground Turkey – $1.00
Fridge and Freezer
Tony’s Crisy Crust Pizza – $0.89
Use $1/2 printable coupon from Tony’s
$0.39 each after couponWylwood Frozen Broccoli Cuts – $1.29
Armour Lunch Makers – $1.99
Corburn Farms EggZactly – $1.79
Corbun Farms Yogurt – $0.50
Household
Xtra Laundry Detergent – $1.99
Charmin Basic – $5.00
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/28 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
$4.00 each after couponSimplify Bathroom Tissue – $4.99
Produce
Bananas – $0.39 per lbs
Apples – Red Delicious, Gala, Golden Delicious (3 lbs) – $1.50
Grocery
Coke & Coke Products (12 Packs)* – $2.50
*You must buy 4 to get this priceMalt O Meal Giant Size Cereal (Assorted Varieties) – $2.99
$0.75/1 printable coupon from Malt O Meal
$2.24 each after couponHunt’s Manwich – $0.99
Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce – $0.79
Hargis House Vienna Sausages – $0.39
Hargis House Chili No Beans – $1.29
Kool-Aid Burstin Waters – $0.99
J. Higgs Classic Saltines – $0.89
O Day’s Mac & Cheese Dinner – $0.33
Rollin Oats Instant Oatmeal – $1.49
Krunchers Potato Chips – $2.00
Use $1/1 coupon from 9/26 Smart Source (Expires 12/31/10)
$1.00 each after couponJJ’s Fruit Pies – $0.33
Health & Beauty
Rite Aid Non-Aspirin Cold Suphedrine – $3.99
$1 UP Reward
$2.99 each after UP RewardsAll Nature Made Vitamins & Herbal Supplements – B1G1F
Nicorette Gum or Nicoderm CQ Patch – $39.99
$5 UP Rewards
$34.99 each after UP RewardsMucinex – $8.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/14 Smart Source (Expires 2/14/11)
Use $1/1 coupon from 12/12 Smart Source (Expires 3/12/11)
$7.99 each after couponRite Aid Cotton Balls & Rounds – $1.29
$0.50 UP Rewards
$0.79 each after UP RewardsAquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste – $2.50
Use $1/1 printable coupon from Aquafresh
Use $0.50/1 coupon from 10/31 Red Plum (Expires 12/31/10)
$1.50 each after coupon
Prilosec (28 tablets) – $18.99
$3 UP Rewards
Use $3/1 coupon from 12/26 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 1/31/11)
$12.99 each after UP RewardsAbreva – $14.99
$2 UP Rewards
$12.99 each after UP RewardsFiber Choice – $9.99
$3 UP Rewards
$6.99 each after UP RewardsTums Antacid – $4.00
$2 UP Rewards when you buy 2
Use $2/2 coupon from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 1/31/11)
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 1/31/11)
$2.00 each after UP RewardsSuper Poligrip – $4.49
Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner $5.99
Use $3/2 coupon from 12/26 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 1/31/11)
$4.49 each after couponHead & Shoulders Shampoo – $5.99
Use $2/2 coupon from 12/26 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 1/31/11)
$4.99 each after couponRite Aid Nite Time Cold / Flu – $2.99
$1 UP Rewards
$1.99 each after UP RewardsJust for Men Hair Color – $6.99
Use $2/1 printable coupon from Just for Men
$4.99 each after coupon
Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion – $2.99
Centrum – $9.99
$2 UP Rewards
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/3 Red Plum (Expires 12/31/10)
Use $1/1 printable coupon from Red Plum
$6.99 each after UP RewardsAlways Maxi Pads or Tampax Pearl– $6.99
$1.50 UP Rewards
Use $1/1 coupon from 12/26 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 1/31/11)
Use $2/1 coupon from 12/26 Proctor & Gamble (Expires 1/31/11)
$3.49 each after UP RewardsBaby Items
Huggies Big Pack Diapers – $19.99
$2 UP Rewards
Use $3/1 printable coupon from Coupons
$14.99 each after UP Rewards
Enroll in the free Rite Aid Wellness Rewards Program and earn up to 20% off drugstore purchases as well as UP Rewards. Remember to use any UP Rewards you currently have to get additional savings on your purchase.
For more information about Save A Lot | Rite Aid’s coupon policies go here.
If you discovery another coupon for additional savings let me know and I will add it.
Save A Lot | Rite Aid: Deals for the week of December 8-14, 2010
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot | Rite Aid stores.
Meats and Seafood
Whole Fryer – $0.89 per lb
Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies – $2.59
Use $1/2 coupon from 12/5 Red Plum (Expires 1/22/11)
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon from Red Plum
As low as $2.09 each after couponGround Beef (5 lb) – $8.45
Fridge and Freezer
Creamy Whip Whipped Topping – $0.79
Chef Antonio Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza – $2.99
Banquet Family Size Entrees – $1.79
Use $0.35/1 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
Use $0.60/6 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
As low as $1.44 each after couponGold Leaf Frozen Pie Shells (2 Ct) – $1.79
Coburn Farms Sour Cream – $1.19
Bologna – $0.99
Chicken Nuggets, Patties or Strips – $4.49
Banquet Pot Pies or Fruit Pies – $0.50
Use $0.35/1 coupon from 10/24 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/15/2010)
Use $0.60/6 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
As low as $0.15 each after couponHousehold
Gift Wrap (50 Square Feet) – $0.99
Ajax Dish Detergent – $0.99
Grocery
Pepsi & Pepsi Products (12 Packs)* – $2.50
*You must buy 4 to get this priceHoney Nut Cheerios – $1.79
Use $0.75/1 coupon found in package (Expires 12/30/2010)
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/7 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/18/2010)
As low as $1.04 each after couponLucky Charms – $1.79
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
$1.29 each after couponCookie Crisp – $1.79
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
$1.29 each after couponTrix – $1.79
Use $0.55/1 printable coupon from Betty Crocker
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
As low as $1.24 each after couponWylwood Vegetables (Corn, Peas, or Green Beans) – $0.49
Shelby’s Grove Canned Fruit – $0.89
Ginger Evans Yellow Cake Mix – $0.89
Coburn Farms Evaporated Milk – $0.69
Crisp Orange Juice – $2.99
Bay Mist Cranberry Juice Cocktail – $1.99
Theodoro Bagels – $1.39
J. Higgs Classic Crackers – $0.89
LeCour’s Sandwich Cookies – $1.59
Cowboy Billy’s Baked Beans – $0.69
Simplify Water (24 pack) – $2.49
Morning Delight Pancake Mix – $1.00
Morning Delight Syrup – $1.00
Red Gold Ketchup – $1.00
Russell Stover Bowline Boxed Chocolates – $.399
Whitman’s Sampler B1G1F
Use $1/1 printable coupon from Red Plum
Bob’s Candy Canes – $0.88
Health & Beauty
PharmAssure Vitamins & Supplements – B1G1F
Get $5 UP Rewards when you buy $20Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste – $3.50
Get $3.50 UP Rewards
Use $1/1 printable coupon from Colgate
Use $0.75/1 coupon from 12/5 Smart Source (Expires 12/25/10)
Use $0.35/1 coupon from 12/5 Smart Source (Expires 12/25/10)
FREE + Overage after Up RewardsAussie Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers – $2.29
Use $1/1 coupon from Red Plum 2 (Expires 12/31/10)
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/28 Protector & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
Use $0.50/1 coupon from 11/14 Red Plum 2 (Expires 12/31/10)
As low as $1.29 each after couponRite Aid Balanced Nutritional Drinks – 2 for $10
Get $2 UP Rewards when you buy two
$4.00 each after UP RewardsRobitussin or Dimetapp – $6.49
Use $3/1 printable coupon from Robitussin
Use $2/1 printable coupon from Robitussin
Use $1/1 coupon Robitussin from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 12/31/10)
Use $1/1 coupon Dimetapp from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 12/31/10)
As low as $3.49 each after couponCrest Toothpaste or Mouthrinse – $3.49
Caress Body Wash, Dove Bath Bars, Sauve Lotion, Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion – $2.49
Use $0.50/1 Caress coupon from Coupons
Use $0.50/1 Caress coupon from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 12/12/10)
Use $1/1 Vaseline Intensive coupon from Coupons
As low as $1.49 each with couponOral – B Refill – $19.99
Get $5 UP Rewards
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/28 Protector & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
$13.99 each after coupon and UP RewardsEnroll in the free Rite Aid Wellness Rewards Program and earn up to 20% off drugstore purchases as well as UP Rewards. Remember to use any UP Rewards you currently have to get additional savings on your purchase.
For more information about Save A Lot | Rite Aid’s coupon policies go here.
If you discovery another coupon for additional savings let me know and I will add it.
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of December 1-7, 2010
Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Beef Bottom Round Roast – $2.69 per lb
Bone-In Shank Portion Ham – $1.19 per lb
2 lb bag Frozen Cooked Shrimp – $9.99
Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies – $2.49
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/14 Red Plum insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
$1.99 each after couponOscar Mayer Ready to Eat Bacon – $2.49
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
Chef Antonio Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza – $2.99
Banquet Family Size Entrees – $1.79
Use $0.35/1 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
Use $0.60/6 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
As low as $1.44 each after couponBanquet Pot Pies or Fruit Pies – $0.50
Use $0.35/1 coupon from 10/24 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/15/2010)
Use $0.60/6 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
As low as $0.15 each after couponCreamy Whip Whipped Topping – $0.79
Country Crossings Marvella Cheese Spread – $3.49
Household
Charmin Basic Bath Tissue – $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/17 Red Plum insert (Expires 12/17/2010)
Use $1/1 coupon from 11/28 Protector & Gamble insert (Expires 12/31/2010)
Use $0.25/1 coupon from 11/28 Protector & Gamble insert (Expires 12/31/2010)
Use $1/1 coupon found in package (Expires 4/30/2011)
Use $1/1 coupon found in package (Expires 7/31/2012)
Use $1/1 coupon found in package (Expires 8/31/2012)
As low as $1.99 each after couponWrightware Foam Plates – $0.99
Produce
3lb Bag of Navel Oranges – $1.50
3lb Bag of Tangerines – $1.50
3 lb Bag of Grapefruit – $1.50
Grocery
Honey Nut Cheerios – $1.79
Use $0.75/1 coupon found in package (Expires 12/30/2010)
Use $0.55/1 printable coupon from Smart Source (Thanks Vanessa!)
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
Use $1/2 coupon from 11/7 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/18/2010)
As low as $1.04 each after couponLucky Charms – $1.79
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
$1.29 each after couponCookie Crisp – $1.79
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
$1.29 each after couponTrix – $1.79
Use $0.55/1 printable coupon from Betty Crocker
Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
As low as $1.24 each after couponCheez-It Snack Crackers – $1.79
Use $1/3 printable coupon from Kelloggs
$1.46 each after couponKellogg’s Pop Tarts – $1.69
Use $0.55/1 coupon peelie found on packages (Expires 2/28/2011)
Use $1/2 coupon tearpad found in aisle (Expires 2/28/2011)
Use $1/3 coupon found in package (Expires 3/31/2011)
As low as $1.14 each after couponGinger Evans Cake Mix – $0.89
Ginger Evans Frosting – $1.19
Ginger Evans Graham Cracker Crust – $1.29
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – $1.50
Morning Delight Crescent Rolls – $1.49
Morning Delight Pancake Mix – $1.00
Morning Delight Syrup – $1.00
Wylwood Mushrooms – $0.50
Save-A-Lot Soda – $0.69
Sunny D Citrus Drink (48 oz) – $0.99
Bay mist Cranberry Juice Cocktails (64 oz) – $1.99
Crystal 2 0 Drinking Water – $2.49
Hills Bros Coffee – $4.99
Red Gold Ketchup – $1.00
Coburn Farms Evaporated Milk – $0.69
Westcott Vegetable Oil – $2.29
Shelby’s Grove Applesauce – $0.99
Del Pino’s Canned Pasta – $0.69
Portmann’s Cocktail Sauce – $1.29
Enhance Coffee Creamer – $1.49
J. Higg’s Original or BBQ Cornies – $0.99
Salted or Unsalted J. Higgs Crackers – $0.89
Maruchan Ramen Cups – $0.33
Theodoro Plain or Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – $1.39
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.
