Our family has some new expenses coming this fall, Ella's Preschool tuition and more, so I have been inspired to find new ways to cut costs and find money to cover them. I have never really been a coupon clipper - I've tried, but never really followed through. The amount of planning and time investment didn't seem to be worth it to me.
Well, when backed into a corner, we all tend to come out kicking. And kicking I am, with great determination, to reduce our grocery bill in half (OR BETTER). We'll know for sure in a couple months or so how it's going, but so far I'm feeling pretty good about it.
My new mantra...Clip, Clip, Clip, then Clip some more!! I'M SOLD : )
I figure it's easier to show and tell. (If you're like me, visuals always help.) So, check out the picture above and let me share this weekends deals with you.
Shopped at Harris Teeter (triple coupons this week)...I don't frequent Harris Teeter normally, because I feel their prices are a bit higher on average. However, they double coupons everyday and offer triple coupons from time to time. So, you have to do the math and compare with your regular store and decide what's best for you. There are so many items you can get for free with doubling and tripling of coupons, that it is important to make sure you take advantage of those deals. I've learned that stockpiling is a good idea. If I do this thing right, I should rarely have to buy anything at full price. With a stockpile, I should be able to be selective and only buy when something is on sale &/or I have a coupon. In just one month, I am well on my way to a great stockpile (just need somewhere to put it all : ) . So, back to my trip to Harris Teeter :
Total of purchases $166.89
Saved $109.97
Total Out Of Pocket (OOP) $ 56.92
I purchased the following:
Item Qty Price
Tabasco Pepper Sauce (2) FREE
Hunts Manwich Sauce (4) .37ea
Fritos 100 Calorie Packs (2) .64 ea
Frosted Flakes (2) BOGO
Frenches Yellow Mustard (1) FREE
Frenches Honey Mustard (1) .44
Frenches Worchestershire Sauce (1) FREE
Frenches Fried Onions (2) .25ea
Domino Light Brown Sugar (2) .09ea
Swanson Canned Prem. Chunck Wht Chkn(4) 1.88ea
Crisco Puritan Canola Oil w/ Omega 3 (1) 1.54
CBRD ABC/123 (2) .97ea
Spray & Wash Resolve Power (2) 1.65ea
Land O' Lakes Spreadable Butter (1) .60
Daisy Sour Cream (16 oz) (1) .69
Lunchables (full size w/ juice pouch) (4) 1.00 ea
Bandaid (40ct Clear) (2) 1.00 ea
Hefty Easy Grip Plastic Cups (20ct) (1) .34
Dial Basics Soap (3pk) (1) .14
Kraft Salad Dressing (1) .45
Archway Cookies (2) 1.50ea
Ragu Spaghetti Sauce (1) .45
Snickers Bars (4) .50 ea
Off Repellent (1) 1.24
MC Black Pepper (4oz) (1) .25
Hodgson Whole Wheat Spaghetti (1) 1.59
Hodgson Whole Wheat Fettuccini (1) 3.19
Wet Ones Wipes (40ct) (2) .74 ea
Snyders Pretzel Pieces (1) .25
Kettle Salt & Cracked Pepper Chips (1) 2.50
Skintimate Shave Gel (2) FREE
Aged Cube Steak (~1.5lbs) (2) 6.45 total
Marzetti Ceasar Dressing (1) 3.79
Barcardi Daiquiri Mixers (Frozen) (2) 1.25ea
I've made a few mistakes along the way - got a great deal, but a couple of items could have been handled differently for a better savings. All in all I've done pretty good so far!
I've definitely been bitten by the bug and will be clipping away for years to come : )
