God's direction is clear

We are going to Alaska! Dan has accepted the job as Children's pastor for Faith Christian Community church in Anchorage, AK We are moving in just a few weeks and right now I have not time or motivation to cut coupons, they are stacked up from 3 months ago still. I do need to find the time, somewhere, somehow!! Coupon class starts over tomorrow and runs every Sat in oct, although I will be gone before it's over. Keep clipping and saving!

Back from Alaska!

After 10 hours of plane rides we are home safely. I am so glad to be home!! Of course my fridge is empty so I will be looking over the ads later today. I can't believe how expensive Alaska is! Everything.....$2.50 for pringles that I pay .25 a can for, and houses, wow!! A cheap house is over $250,000 and probably not very big or nice. Sticker shock for sure...but it is a beautiful place. I put all my pictures on facebook so if you are a friend you can see them all. If not, send me a friend request so you can see them, you won't want to miss it! We even saw beluga whales while there.

The church that flew us there was great. They were so kind and hospitable. They really made us feel at home and I say Thank You!! Please pray that God's direction for us is made very clear in the next few weeks.

sales

Meijer

Chuckeye roast $1.79
apples-select varieties $1.99 3# bag
pop 7-up, sunkist, Rc, a&w 6pk Buy 2, get 3 free
oscar mayer lunchmeat 2/$5 MM $2/2
wishbone dressing .99 ?? $1/2 c? i think
super pretzels 1/2 off .50/1 c really cheap after coupon...we love these!!
koolaid jammers $1.69 *special* if you buy 5 get $5 off at register making these .70 ea after instant discount
Quaker mini quakes $1 MM $1/5
Aunt Jemima syrup 2.49 buy 2 and use MM $1/2 & MQ $1/2= 2/$3
Aunt jemima pancake mix $1.49 and use MM $1/2 and MQ $1/2= 2/$1

Kroger
Mega sale items Buy 10 (mix and match) and get $5 off
included in sale are: *after .50 per item discount price listed
nestle toll house morsels $1.99 $1/2c= .99 each...cheaper then store brand!!
tidy cats $4.99 $1/1c=$2.99
oscar franks $1.49 $1/2c=.49 each



pop tarts 12ct $1.98 $1/2c
sauve $1.28 $1/2c

mega sale at kroger

kroger has a mega sale with just a few brands included but your kraft coupons for cream cheese and shredded cheese expire today and can be used in this deal to get free cream cheese and shredded cheese for .49!! FYI I did this yesterday and there is no limit but mine did not come off automatically so pay attention, my cashier had to take of $5 four times manually. Glad I was the only one in the store :)

I will try to post all the other mega sale deals later today..I do have tons of stuff to get done before the trip to alaska on Friday but I will try to fit it in.

5 inserts...could it be true!

Was getting ready to post this and saw Bernadatte's comment on my last post. Rumor is that there will be 5 inserts this week. Have heard that there are some good coupons in the mix. Glad we had a week off from cutting, I am still behind!! Now I am going to be REALLY behind! I need to buy every member of my family a pair of scissors LOL!!

okay..I'm a slacker!!

There are days when I get up ready to go. I get laundry washed, dried AND put away (whoo hoo) dishes done, dinner cooked, and the house cleaned up and vacuumed before bed. I got to bed feeling like wonder woman. I have not a day like that ALL WEEK. Sorry!

sales

i will update the sales later today if i get a chance, but there are a lot of Mealbox matchups this week. Off the top of my head is A1 steak sauce, wheatable crackers, oscar mayer lunchmeat, chinet plates....more to come!

FREE

EOS is handing out 50,000 smooth sphere lip balms, but that isn’t as many as it seems (especially when it comes to The Internets)!

http://www.theeosphere.com/

This is $3.99 so get it FREE!

A few reminders....

As you are school shopping pick up a few extra school supplies to drop off at church asap. Again this year The Point will be blessing families in need with backpacks and school supplies. What a blessing it will be to a family in need!

Also, the ladies fellowship night is Monday Aug 31 at the classic campus 6-7:30. Come out for a night of fellowship, candy, give aways and learn about what classes are coming up this fall for us!!

Meijer

Grapes .99 lb
strawberries 1.49 lb
peaches, plums, nectarines .88 lb
watermelon 2.49
raspberries 3/$5
yoplait yogurt .47 ea buy 10 and get a free 4pk of yoplait parfaits use .40/6c
keebler cookies $1.67 ea use $1/2c *if you want to turn in the $10 keebler rebate you have to buy 10 keebler products in 1 order and send in the proofs. This would make these basically .17 after the rebate is deducted, if you need a rebate form let me know, I have a few extra.
Aunt millie bread $1.29 .35/1c=.59
Betty crocker fruit shapes $1.50 use .40/1c=.70
Meijer string cheese $2.50
kraft shred/bar cheese 3/$5 use $1/2c=$1.17 ea
raisins $1
Betty crocker frosting $1.50 use .50/1c=.50
sara lee frozen cheesecake or poundcake 1/2 off use $1/1c

Kroger
Milk $1.49
simply potatoes .99
whole pork butt .99 lb
grapes .99 lb
loreal vive shampoo/.conditioner BOGO free use 2 $1/1 c for possible overage

great shopping trips today

All 3 grocery stores this morning and I got 127 items for $68.03. That is an average of .53 per item!! saved $206.41 Bonuses were .50 overage on cereal at kroger x 4 boxes, free hamburger helper, free yogurt at kroger, .60 for 12 dannon cups at meijer (used 3 $1/4 mm + 2 .60/6 mq.) lysol wipes for .50 at meijer. Overall it was productive

Sales this week

Kroger---Mega sale items marked with * must buy multiples of 10 mix and match

Corn .19
cukes .50
celery .99
green beans .99 lbs.


Mega sale items
* cresent rolls .99 buy 2 use .50/2 shortcut coupon
* grands biscuits .99 buy 2 use $1/2 shortcut coupon
* pillsbury cinnamon rolls .99 use .50/2 shortcut coupon
(with all these also use $1/3 man. q and .75/3 man coupon and you should get all these for .50!!)
* hamburger helper .99 buy 3 use .75/3c + .75/3 shortcut and .75/3 cellfire
* cereal general mills $1.49 $1/2c plus select varieties have shortcut or cellfire
* toaster strudel 1.49 buy2 .55/2 c+ .55/2 shortcut c
* betty crocker potatoes $1.19 use $1/2 plus .40/1c shortcuts
* betty crocker brownies 1.89 buy 2 use .75/2 coupons + .75/2 cellfire
* old el paso $1.19 use .60/2 shortcuts


Simply potatoes .99
bic pens 2/$1 $1/2c=FREE


Meijer

tomato .99 lb
keebler select 1/2 price + many $1/2c from a few weeks back
cheese shredded $1.25
cantaloupes $1.18
Lysol disenfecting wipes 2/$3 use $1/2 + $1/2 MM
kens spritzer $1.67 $1/1c+ $1/2 MM
Airwick freshmatic mini or ultra or I-motion 1/2 off + $4-$6 coupons for these
Lipton soup mix $1 .60/2c

AND don't forget kmart super doubles all week long!!!

No, I didn't fall off the face of the earth....but close!

Rose City feels like the edge of the earth at times....Sorry ladies, no list this week because Dan and I were at camp all week with the little girls. It was GREAT!! But there is only very slow internet. Bad news is that Dan will be there again all next week with the computer so there will not be a list again. But I will be back at it a week from tomorrow. Happy couponing!!

Baby shower cake

I made this cake for Jessica's baby shower on Sunday. It was a big hit!

Great sales this week!

Only the best deals are listed....if you find a good deal post a comment and share it with everyone!

Kroger
Kroger milk 1.59 gallon
boneless skinless chicken breast $1.98
betty crocker helpers $1 ea .75/3c= $1.50/3
betty crocker potatoes $1/box $1/2c=FREE
dannon yogurt $1.88 $1/1c FREE
crest toothpaste $1 $1/2 coupon=FREE
oral B toothbrushes $1 $1/1c=FREE
hebrew national beef franks $2.50 .75/1c=$1
off the bone lunchmeat $2.50-$1/1 IP c=.50
watermelon $3.48
sweet peppers $1.67
blueberries $1.48 pint



Meijer
** marked with **10/$10 sale with 11th item being free so plan carefully to get the maximum savings. Get either 11, 22, 33 items to get the free stuff!

**Aunt millie bread or buns $1 .35/1c=.30
**Dole premium salad $1
**pizza rolls $1 .40/1c=.20
**coffeemate 16oz liquid $1 .50/1c=FREE
**fresh mushrooms $1
**hormel pepperoni-sliced $1 .75/1=.25
** betty crocker cookie mix $1 (used to be .40/1c)
**land o lakes spreadable butter $1 .40/1c=.20
**grands biscuits $1 .35/1c=.30
** lance 8pk crackers $1
** warm delights $1 .50/1c=FREE
green peppers .99 lb
bicolor corn 8/$2
**celery .99
peaches .99 lb
grapes .97 lb
healthy ones lunchmeat $5.99 lb .55/ half pound
center cut boneless pork half $1.69 lb
ground beef $1.99 lb
johnville staduim brats $3 .50/1=$2

Sales this week

Kroger ad runs Monday-Sunday
Meijer ad runs Sunday-Saturday
VG's runs Monday-Sunday


Kroger
Mega sale continues this week. Remember to buy in multiples of 10 and you don't have to buy 10 of 1 item. Mix and match and use your coupons from the best savings.
Milk $1.59 gal limit 2
grapes .97 pound
crest toothpaste $1 ea use $1/2 c=FREE
oral B indicator toothbrush $1 use $1/1 c=FREE


Meijer
will fill in later


VG's
purex 2.49 use .35/1c =$1.80

AMP deal at Kroger

AMP is part of the mega deal right now so it's $1.50 ea and if you buy 10 it takes $5 off so they end up being $1 each...but if you buy 10 you also get a catalina coupons for a $10 gift card. You just take a kroger gift card and the coupon to the service desk and they activate it for you. Pretty cool...free amp! Dan will never sleep now :)

Remember VG's triple coupons is over tomorrow and the huggies wipes coupon expires today so I have a feeling tomorrow or Monday they will magically have tons of them in stock :) but I did enjoy a few good deals while this was going one like my pepsi throwback 12 packs for .34

A few good links except I don't know how to make them links :)

Sorry about not post grocery lists this week.. I have been trying to catch up on some things and seem to just be getting further behind in other things!! here are a few spots you should check out for some great coupons and freebies! And don't forget today ( Wed.) is free day at Arby's...buy any size drink and get a free Reg. roast beef sandwich!

http://www.nabiscoworld.com/back-to-school/ coupon book by snail mail up to $55

http://www.dosomething.org/serve/coupon Too old for this one but some of you are not! Free soft serve cone for ages 13-25

http://www.sonicdrivein.com/prmtns/2009/chiller/index.jsp .99 limeade chiller coupon

http://www.picturepeople.com/promotion/email/summer_2009/sfr2_landing1.html Free portrait package exp. 7/25

As promised....

Meijer
blueberries pint 2/$3
grapes $1.18 pound
green onions or cukes 3/$1
meijer frozen ravioli $2.50
o.m. hot dogs $1.25 use $1/2c
meijer shredded cheese 5-8 oz 4/$6
amp 16oz 10/$10 11th free great price if you drink these!!

Kroger
strawberries 1.48
peaches .97
blackberries 10/10
milk 1.77
ball park hot dogs 2/$3 use $1/2c
pringles 1.39 use $1/2c
loreal shampoo and conditioner BOGOF use 2 $1/1 c for possible overage
bounty paper towel 10/10 use $1/2c FREE
secret deodorant 2.33 use $1/1
twizzlers 3/$5 use $1/3

Sales this week....

I got really lazy....I mean busy...last week and did not post sales and coupons. I will do better this week and post them tomorrow, but I can tell you there is not much at all this week. Meijer is having a meijer brand sale, and Kroger sales are just not that great this week. Check out Kmart because they are doubling up to $2 face value coupons, although I did not see anything good in the ad there are still some good deals to be had after searching the store, I'm sure.

VG's triple coupons

Get over to VG's and check out triple coupons! I got pepsi throwback 12 packs for .34! Must buy 5 @ $1.99 and spend $15 additonal...but they had peelies on them, that is how I got them so cheap. What a blessing...need them for Dan's graduation party I am planning. Watch the new ad coming Sunday to see if there are any good match-ups

Meijer 2 day sale

Today and Tomorrow Fri-Sat

Biggest highlight is Aunt Millie bread .75 use .35/1 coupon and get bread for .05!!
Pepsi products were 3/$6.75 I think :)
Johnsonville brats 2/$4.75 check your coupons for different varieties for these
Look at the ad at meijer.com click weekly ad, then 2 day sale

ways to use lots of cheap bread:
put it in the freezer
make toasted sandwiches since it's too hot to cook
make bread pudding, homemade croutons, egg souffle or french toast

VG's triple coupons!!

Vg's has triple coupons up to .99 until 7/19. A few of the highlights: hormel peperoni small pack $2.29- .75(tripled)=.04
McCain frozen potatoes $3.19-.75(tripled)=.94
kids yogurt 3/$7=.75/2=$2.14 for 2
suddenly salad 3/$4-.50/2=$1.16 for 2

Sales this week 6/22

**Remember, these prices are for the Kroger's that double up to $1 (Davison, Burton, Grand Blanc) MM are meijer mealbox coupons that you can print from the meijermealbox.com website and can be used with manufacture coupons. I will only list the best deals with coupons.

Kroger

**promo for the daytona race*** buy in multiples of 10 (mix and match) and $3 will be deducted off the end of your order....so take .30 off each item basically. my list for this promo is marked with a * final prices after .30 discount and C shown

*3 breyers ice cream $2.19 -(3) .75/1c=.69 ea
* 2 oscar mayer hot dogs $1.49- $1/2c=.49 ea
* 3 orville redenbachers popcorn $2.19 - (3).50/1c=$1.19ea
*2 Ragu pasta sauce $1.20 - .60/2 c=.60 ea
Get 10 items for less then $8

kroger oj. half gallon $1
2 lb. strawberries $2.68
Kroger yogurt 3/$1
6-8oz kroger shredded or chunk cheese $1.29
milk 1.77 gallon
fresh pineapple $2.99
walnuts or almonds 16 oz $2.99
eckrich smoked sausage $2.50 .55/1c= $1.40


Meijer


Boneless skinless chicken breast $1.99 lb.
center cut boneless pork $1.79 lb
Deli-Jennie o turkey $3.99 lb
grapes $1.28
yoplait yogurt .50 ea .40/6c
bananas .44 lb
aunt millie bread or buns $1.25 -.35/1c=.55ea
Koolaid-20/$2 use 2 IP for .50/10 get all 20 free, plus get a 5pk kraft mac and cheese dinners free when you "buy" koolaid packets. then use a $2 off sugar coupon when you buy 20 koolaids. you should get all the koolaid, mac and cheese and sugar for under $2

v8 splash $1.67
super pretzels 1/2 off .75/1c normally with this sale they are about $1.36 so about .61 after coupon
cranenergy 4 pk $2.50-$1/1c=$1.50
sara lee frozen treats 1/2 off $1/1c for sara lee simply sweet items if included in sale
skippy peanut butter $1.34 .40/1c=.54
quilted northern 6double rolls $2.50 -$1MM-$1.50
lysol neutra air $1.50 use $1.50/1c FREE or get 4 and use 2 BOGO coupons +$1/4 MM=$2/4
Lysol wipes $1.50 $1/2c+$1/2MM=$1/2
Jet puff marshmallows $1.67ea-$1/2MM=$1.17 ea
2- Quaker granola bars $2 .75/2c+$1/2 MM=$2.25/2

Up for trade.........

I have lots of coupons to trade is anyone needs these....
soyjoy $2/10
soyjoy BOGOF
seabreeze
variouse dog treats
hair products
make-up
tyson skillet creations
ban deodorant
ensure
playtex
naturemade vitamins
jointjuice
act
olive garden
marie's dressing
Biz
enfamil

Kroger deals

More deals as I went shopping today. Not because I really needed anything except diapers, I just needed to get away from the kids for awhile!!

Velvetta shells cups or easy mac $1 ea $1/2c=FREE although mine(velvetta) still rang up $1.19-need to get price adjustment on these.

Velvetta shells boxes-noticed the price was $1.89/box so if you still have the IP for $1/1 these would be free...and if you buy 2 you get a CAT for $1 off your next order that doubles at Kroger whoo hoo.............

koolaid packets 10/$1 .50/10 IP=FREE
John Morrell off the bone lunchmeat (looked like ham only) $2.99 $1/1c=.99
Dawn dishsoap kind with $1.50 off coupon from last p&g 1.99-$1.50c=.49



Got 74 items including diapers and cat food for $30.45 Saved 87.71 (74%)

were out fo DH carrot cake and frosting..bummer

Sales this week

I don't have my coupons, they are in the car at GM with Dan so I will update this tomorrow with better numbers but this is what I have so far. Remember, Kroger in Genesee county doubles coupons up to $1 so these prices reflect that.

Meijer
Meijer cheese slices 8 oz. .99 ea
Dynamo laundry detergent 100 oz buy 1 get 2 free
Aunt millies bread or buns 1.25-.35c=.55 ea
M &M or snickers frozen treats 1/2 off =$1/1 coupon
Ortega products 20% off .75/2 all you magazine coupon+ MM c
smuckers ice cream topping $1.75 -.75/1 c=$1
Honey maid grahams $2.50 $1/1 IP =$1.50
premium saltines, triscuits, wheat thins 1/2 off $1/1 IP
ziplock snack or sandwich 50 ct $1.67-.40c=.87



Kroger
2 Bounty basic or extra soft paper towel single roll $1 =$1/2=FREE
3 Hunts snack pack $1 $1/3C from all you magazine last month 3/$1
Angel soft $1 .50/1 c FREE
2 Duncan hines brownie mix $1 .75/2 2/$1
3 Jello gelatin or pudding $1 $1/3 IP 3/$1
McCormick grill mates or grinders $1 .50/1 grillmates=FREE
pampers 8.99-$1c=$6.99
3 Sandies or chips deluxe cookies must buy 3 -get $1 off each when you buy 3. They end up being $1.69 after $1 deduction and use 3 $1/1 IP FREE+possible overage
Peppers $1
Broccoli crowns $1
tomatoes on the vine .99 pound

Sales this week

There are some decent sales and match-ups this week and I will post them as soon as I get a few minutes. We just got back from the orthopedic doctor with Ashley. She fell in gym today and broke her wrist!

****after my quick trip to Meijer I just wanted to give you some really good deals I got****

100 cal. packs 1.59 -$1 IP(and $1 MM if you printed it before they deleted it!) FREE-.59

nabisco 12 ct variety packs 2.70 -$1IP=$1.70 for 12 packs!!
lysol toilet bowl cleaner $1.09-.50c=.09
lysol all purpose/pourable cleaners 1.39-.50c=.39
aunt millie bread $1 -.35c=.30
country crock butter spread with calcium $1-.50c=FREE coupon is for calcium varitey only

New source of coupons

There is a new Kroger site where you can add coupons to your card and also help feed the hungry. The site is http://www.bringinghopetothetable.com/Sites/BringingHope/Page/HomePage


Add your kroger card and then pick the coupons you want. You can only redeem each one once and they do not double but you can pair them with manufacturer coupons for extra savings.

Also, I learned something last night at Kroger. The cashier was new (first mistake) and he had no idea what he was doing. He scanned my kroger card last....and it took off the sale prices but did not double any of my coupons! The manager had to come over and do it manually and I think she messed up. My total seemed high so I will have to double check, but I will not let that happen again!

If any of you who don't use diapers, or Kroger diapers, would like to print some coupons off for me I would be happy to trade some coupons with you. If you go to the kroger website and click on get coupons there is a coupon for comforts diapers that you can print 2 times. I would appreciate it, I am going to start buying for people who may have a hard time with this expense. Thanks!

Coupon class is coming!!! Saturday at 11 a.m. we are going to review and focus more on swapping so bring your coupons (clipped or not) and let's do some trading!

Way behind...

I'm sorry I am so far behind this week posting deals. Dan and I were in Niagara Falls last weekend for the couples conference. We had the most amazing time! It is a weekend we look forward to every year. Start saving now and making plans to go next year.

Meijer

Cutter $2.99 $2c-.99
3- Betty crocker helpers $1 ea .75/3c=$2.25/3
2- Betty crocker boxed potatoes $1 ea $1/2c=$1/2 I have at least 100 of these coupons so if you want some just let me know
6- yoplait yogurt .50 ea .40/6c=.36 ea
Daisy sour cream $1.50 .50c=.50
bisquick $1.99-.60c=$1.39
4 suddenly salad 3/$4 (2).50/2c+ $1/4 MM=$2.33/4
chex mix $1 -.50c (do not double IP coupon)=.50
2- Motts apple juice or sauce $1.67 ea-$1/2 MM=$1.17 ea
Nabisco 100 cal packs $2.50-$1/1 IP+$1/1MM=.50 ea


there are other betty crocker coupons and sales but they are not rock bottom prices so I didn't include them this time(frosting, brownies, warm delights)


Kroger

Chicken $1.88 pound-great stock up price
cantaloupe $1.40
Apples 4/$1
Kens salad sprays $1.88-$1c doubles=FREE
2 Kens dressing $1.88- $1/2c=.88 ea

Cakes

I made these cakes for the boys birthday's. just thought I'd share the pics

Kroger Ad

The Kroger Ad runs from Tuesday until Sunday this week.
highlights...no real deals w/coupons this week

*update* huggies diapers/pull-ups $8.99 jumbo pack. spent $15 in huggies products get $3 off order instantly. Assume you get 2 packs = $17.98 - $3 instant savings-2 $3 pure and natural diapers coupons =2 packs for $8.98. Davison kroger does not have the pure and natural diapers yet and they only go up to size 2 anyway. The pull-up used to have a $3 off coupon but the only one I could find in my mess was expired. From the kroger website you can print $3 comforts diapers making the jumbo pack only $3.49-3.99
milk gallon $1.77 last night (TUE)is was $1.59 gal
eggs dozen .98
kroger cheese slices $1
doritos $1.99
raspberries $1 limit 12
tomatoes on the vine .99 lb.
cantaloupe $1.77
black or blueberries 2.50
pineapple 2.99

Deals this week

The Kroger ad is good through Monday so I don't have that updated yet. Meijer does not have that many good deals this week but I will run down a few. I am actually glad there are no coupons today because I am so behind cutting and my box is a mess! That has not stopped me from going back to Kroger yesterday for 59 items from $8.30! (thanks mom and Kim for printing me more coupons!) We are going to the couples conference this coming weekend (soooo excited!!) so I probably will not have time to do anything with it this week. Sorry, I am being a little lazy with this....
am too tired to move off the couch and find the coupons:)
Meijer
center cut boneless half pork loin $1.59 lb.
peaches .99 lb.
keebler assorted cookies 50% off- about $1.59 ea different coupons for these
chi-chi salsa $5/5 .55/1=.45 ea
lawry's season salt BOGOF reg. $1.99 ea(good thing, I just ran out yesterday!)
orville redenbacker popcorn BOGOF .40/1 c
aunt millie honey hot dog or hamburger buns .99 .35/1 c= .29!!!
superstuff frozen pretzels 1/2 off $1.36 sale .75/1 c
fiber one yogurt $2 .50/1 c=$1
can't believe it's not butter 3/$4 .75/1 cooking and baking bars, .75/2 others
kraft pasta salad .99/box MM coupon $1/3=3/$2
nabisco graham crackers $2.50 $1/1 IPc=$1.50
air wick i-motion 1/2 off-were $4/1 coupons for these, don't know if they expried or not. *Not expired AND they are sale priced at $2.99 so they are FREE*

Sure I missed deals but I will update as the week goes on and I have more ambition!

I *heart* Kroger!!!

Dan has Elijah today so I was able to really get a good shopping trip in this morning. I was amazed they had everything in stock that was free and the cashier was really helpful. I did 2 orders for a total of 84 items. OOP was $18.58 saved w/coupons and card $168.97. Works out to .22 an item but I did have charcoal that cost $6.99 and eggs, milk, and a pack of ground turkey so I was very happy leaving the store with an overflowing cart and spending under $19 since that was all the cash I had on hand.

Coupons.com reset

If you already printed the coupons from coupons.com last week, they were reset a few days ago meaning you should be able to print them again. I was able to print again but have had horrible luck with printing lately. My port that the printer was plugged in to was not working so the printer did not print but the website registered that I did so I got NO COUPONS! I was so disappointed...but I did get an old computer up and running and printed a few before that computer when nuts too!

Remember...no coupons this Sunday! A good time to get caught up with the cutting I am so behind on! My coupon box is looking really pathetic so I may be switching to a binder. Word on the street is that putting coupons in there is the boringest job ever :) not looking forward to that!!!

Sales this week

These are the sales I see this week to match up with coupons. Quantities you need to buy to use coupons I state are listed in front. And remember, the kroger prices are if you store doubles $1 coupons. Genesee county stores do this!

Meijer

forgot this one...Sweet baby rays grilling sauce $1 use $1/1=FREE
aunt millie bread $1.19 -.35/1=.49
2-ballpark hot dogs $1.25 ea use $1/2 c=.75 ea
2-kraft singles 1/2 price use $1/2 MQ + $1/2 MM
2- lays chips BOGOF reg. $3.99
1- eckrich smoked sausage $1.69 use .55/1=$1.14 or buy2 and use $1/2=$1.19 ea
ground beef $1.99 pound
boneless/skinless chicken breast family pack $1.99 pound
1=kraft dessing $1.58 use $1/1 printable + $1/1 MM=FREE + overage
2 healthy choice naturals $2 ea use $1/2 =2/$3
1 Danactive, activia, crush cups $2 ea - various coupons $1/1 crush cups, $1/1 activia, $1/1 danactive
2-kraft shredded cheese $2 ea use $1/2 IP c= 2/$3
2 kraft philly cream cheese 1.25 ea use $1/2 IP coupon=.75 each
2 Jacks pizza $2.50 ea use $1/2 IP coupon = 2/$4
2 mrs. T's pierogies 1/2 price (about $1.42) use $1/2 c
2 green giant boxed veggies $1 ea use .50/2=2/$1
1 hot pocket/lean pocket $2 ea use .50/1=$1
rosetto filled pastas 1/2 off
2 kelloggs 12 ct pop tarts $2 ea use $1/2 c= 2/$3
eggo waffles 1.59 use .75/1 c=.84
6 jello gelatin 6/$3 use 2 $1/3 IP + .50/5 MM= 6/.50
Off! clip on 25% off use $1/1 MM + $2/1 MQ
4 ortega 20% off $1/4 any size or variety MM
2 country crock $2/3 2 .25/1 + $1/2 MM= 2/$1
lipton tea bags 20% off use .50/1 MQ
4 knorr rice or pasta side dishes $1 ea use $1/4 MM +2 .50/2 MQ=4/$1
2 wishbone salad dressing 3/$5 use $1/2 MQ + $1/2 MM= 2/$1.34
2 ragu pasta 2/$3 use $1/2 MM + .60/2 =2/$1.40
2 shake n bake 3/$5 use $1/2 MM = 2/$2.34
2 A1 steak sauce $2.50 ea use 2 $2/1 + $1/2 MM=free
spray and wash 25% off use $1.50/1 spray 'n wash bright and white only
premium saltines 1.67 ea use $1/1 IP=.67



Kroger

milk 1.77
corn .19
2 turkey hill tea 1/2 gallon 10/10 use $1/2 coupon=FREE
2 kool-aid 8 qt. 10/10 use $1/2 coupon=FREE
2 cool whip 8 oz 10/10 use $1/2 coupon=FREE
2 betty crocker brownies 10/10 use $1/2 coupon= FREE
kraft bbq sauce 10/10 use $1/1=FREE
weber grilling spices 10/10 use .50/1c=FREE
johnsonville brats $3.50 -.55/1c=$2.40
2 deli fresh lunch meat 2/$5 use $1/2 IP=2/$3
kraft mayo/miracle whip $2.49 use $1/1 IP=.49
kraft dressing $1.58 use $1/1=FREE
2 healthy choice naturals 1.88 use $1/2 c=.88 ea
quakes 10/10 if you still have the $1/1 coupon they are free
kingsford charcoal 6.99 plus use free kc masterpiece bbq sauce c wyb this coal


Have a good shopping week!

Meijer trip.....stress no more!!

I have been a little stressed about my planned meijer trip this week because I had tons of coupons and meijer mealbox coupons. So Dan took Elijah with him and I went with just Isaiah. I went straight to customer service to clarify the MM coupons because they changed the wording again and now do not say "one per transaction." Neither girl working at CS even knew what a MM coupon was so they called a manager and she said yes, I could use as many as I wanted in one order and to make sure they all rang up right to have the cashier call her over before she did my coupons and she personally would make sure!! How awesome, the stress was relieved-I did not have to do 9 transactions! So I got all my stuff and went to check out. The manager was right there and going on lunch so she explained to the cashier what to do and make sure they all rang up. I got 88 items including 3 packs of ground beef and my total was $28.27, plus I still have a $2 off my next order coupons. I got 6 Kraft mayo and 3 miracle whip FREE, oscar mayer hot dogs 8 packs for $2, bread for .49, kraft 16 oz dressing FREE+overage of .92 per bottle! Seperated my mac and cheese into 2 orders of 6 ea so I could get 2 $2 off your next order catalinas. So print out the MM coupons and pair them up with manufacturer coupons to save BIG!! Also noticed up by CS desk Morton yellow bags of water softener salt-(don't know anything else about it sorry!) but they were clearanced at $2 a bag. Davison Meijer btw.

Sales this week

All the deals I see with coupons are listed here as well as some other good prices.

Check out Kraft.com for $50 in coupon savings to print each 2x-manufacture coupons too-they double!!! The same coupons are available on coupons.com so print them 2x from there as well!! These are really good coupons. My printer just ran out of ink while printing so after I am done with this I am running out to get more and retry printed(don't know if it will work!-it worked...yippee) used about 60 sheets of paper this morning printing but they are so good I don't care. limited prints so do it soon.
quantities to use coupons I stated are in front

Kroger
bananas .39 pound
kroger frozen potatoes .99
kroger peanut butter 18 oz .99
(2)oscar mayer bologna .99 $1/2 Ip -kraft.com=FREE
Garnier fructis 1.99 $1/1 c=FREE
playtex tampons $2.99 $1/1 c=.99
Kroger gal milk $1.77 limit 2
1/2 gal kroger oj $1
Johnsonville breakfast sausage $2.50 -$1/1c= .50
Breyers ice cream $2.99-.75c=$1.49
kraft bbq sauce Reg. price $1.49 $1/1 coupon from Kraft.com=FREE
Ballpark hot dogs bogo + $1/2 c (says do not double-depends on cashier)

Meijer MM= meijermealbox.com coupon(combine these with man. coupons for extra savings)


Deal: buy 2 nabisco snack crackers 7-10 oz (sale 2/$5) get 3 kraft chunk cheese 6-8 oz for $1 each. KRaft.com has $1/1 wheat thins and $1/1 triscuit coupons plus $1/2 kraft natural cheese so that is 2 boxes of crackers and 3 cheeses for $5 limit 1 offer per customer

bananas .38 pound
2 oscar mayer hot dogs $1.25 ea $1/2c- $1/2 MM= 2/.50 wow!
kraft mac and cheese 10/$5
strawberries 1 lb. carton $1.50
pineapple $2.99
aunt millies bread or buns $1.19-.35 c=.49!
digiorno pizza 3.33 $1/1 flatbread pizza (kraft.com)+ $1/1 MM= $1.33 ea
(2)nestle ready to bake ccokies $2 ea $1/1 c+ $1.10/3 MM=2/.90
(2) nestle drumsticks $2.50 ea $1/2c=2/$4
Jose ole assorted frozen 1/2 off +$1/1 c=$1.64 I think
Ritz crackers $2.50 -$1/1 Kraft.com+$1/1 mm=.50
Ritz bitz $2.50 -$1/1 kraft.com=$1.50
ritz toasted chips $2.50 -$1/1 kraft.com=$1.50
(5) manwich 5/$5 -$1/5 MM=5/$4
hunts ketchup $1-.20/1c=.60 OR (5) -2(.20/1)+$1/5MM=5/$3.20
(5) duncan hines cake mix $1 ea-$1/5 MM=5/$4
(2) hawaiian punch 128.oz $2.19-$1/2 mm=2/3.38
kraft mayo $2 ea-$1/1 c-$1/1 mm=FREE
Melitta coffee filters .99-.50MM=.49
(5) open pit BBQ $1 ea-$1/5 MM=5/$$
electrasol $3-$2.50c=.50
ziplock bags $2-.40/1=$1.20
(2) nature made supplements BOGO + 2 coupons Varies
st. ives $3 ea-$1.50/1c=$1.50
(2) Dove lotion or facial care BOGO if you still have the $3.50/1 vitalizer coupon get 2 and use 2 coupons for a great deal!!
Also, got a catalina that said if you buy 4 kraft mac and cheese get $1 off next order, 5 get 1.50 off next order and 6 get $2 off your next order-so after coupon for next order you get 6 mac and cheese for $1

I think that is it for now...am off to get ink! Wish I had it to print out all the MM coupons because I will have many transactions at meijer this week, hate to "waste" a trip there.

A few things to look for....

First-There was a typo in the Kmart ad and they are doubling up to $2. Call first to verify but I was at the one in Waterford today and it they had signs up all over correcting the ad. I bought tons of stuff and all my coupons doubled correctly!! Got some nivea mens stuff for .89 it was normally like $6 and then on clearance for $2.89 w/a $1 coupon that doubled. Also, revlon beauty tools have a $1 coupon and there are some under $2 making them free. Some cover girl items were buy 1 get 1 50% off so I got 2 2pk eye liners for .50 total! reg. $2.99 plus $1.50 for 2nd item=$4.50- 2 $1/1 item coupon doubled. Yep, good deals are still out there.


Next- check this link from amazon.com for a great deal on 1 year of ALL YOU magazine for just $10

http://www.amazon.com/magazines/b/ref=pe_34350_12038830_topnav_storetab_mag?ie=UTF8&node=1288752011

check out this link also....if you don't use this print 2 anyway-the hunger blaz at church needs juice for Saturday morning. If you can't get to the store I will pick up the coupon and go buy it and drop it off! (just let me know) Thanks for your help

http://www.tropicana.com/#holidaysqueeze

MORE kelloggs coupons
http://www2.kelloggs.com/Product/KelloggCoupon.aspx?id=1992

KRaft bagelfuls coupon
http://brands.kraftfoods.com/bagelfuls/


Last- I could not believe my Kroger trip today. I do this every few days and I actually amazed myself today LOL. The gas station gave me the .50 per gallon discount 1st of 4 for the month-yippee-even though I had 749 point instead of 750! So I was already pretty happy, but then I went in to get a few snacks for the kiddos (bristol road kroger) and this is what I got in 2 orders
3 string cheeses
1 powerade
6 brut ap/deodorant
4 vive shampoo/conditioner
4 vive stylers
6 bounty basic paper towels
6 ortega taco seasonings
2 kelloggs cereals
big bag doritos

Total of 33 items and my grand total was (drum roll please) $2.34 .07 per item. I about passed out!! See, it never gets old.

Great blog

Check out this blog for great updates and a contest she is running right now. I found it when I typed Leah's blog address wrong on day!! goodorfreedeals.blogspot.com

Meijer...loads of match-ups this week!!

I will do a detailed list tomorrow ( see below) but there are tons of match-ups this week and lots of Meijer mealbox coupons to use with the sale and manufacture coupon making lots of stuff free or really cheap this week. off the top of my head are smart balance butter and peanut butter, barilla pasta, pam/wesson oil, hunts pudding packs, healthy choice soup, mccormick seasoning....

Kroger: a little boring but Kelloggs cereal is really $1.99- free w/coupons if you printed them. there are no more to print, they went VERY fast this time!! Crest tp is free w/P&G coupon from today's paper, bounty paper towels are free w/p&g coupon, chicken is $1.79 pound (good price to stock up for a few weeks if you missed the Meijer sale last week!) Vive sale continues this week as well as Ortega seasonings.

Meijer match-ups as promised. I'm not saying all these are fantastic deals but I wanted to include everything I see in case you are buying these products anyway.Number before item is how many you have to buy to use coupons listed, remember 1 of each meijer mealbox per order.

(5) Hunts snack pack pudding $1 ea MM $1/5=5/$4
(4)Lean cuisine dinners $2 ea $1/4 (5/3) + MM $1/4=4/$6
(2) Freshlike frozen veggies $1 ea MM $1/2=2/$1
(3)Pam spray/wesson cooking oil $2 ea .50c (oil-all you mag.)-$1c (pam-all you mag.)+ MM $1/3=3/$3
(3) barilla pasta .88ea MM $1/3= 3/$1.64
(3) barilla pasta sauce $2 ea MM $1/3=3/$5
(2) smart balance peanut butter $2 use 2 $1/1c + MM $1/2c=2/$1
(5) healthy choice soup $1 ea MM $1/4=5/$4
(2) mcCormick seasoning-organic/gourmet 30% off .75/1c + MM $1/2
(2) mrs. Dash spices $1.99 MM $1/2=2/$3
(2) post honey bunches of oat $2 MM $1/2= 2/$3
(2) smart balance butter $2 ea- $1/2c+ MM $1/2c + 2 free c for Butter blends wyb butter spreads. So you get 2 butter spreads + 2 butter blends for $2!!

(6) yoplait yogurt 10/$5- .40/6c
(2) delmonte fruit chillers $2 ea $1/2 c
Aunt millie bread $1.50-.35c
Hillshire farm sausage $2 .75/2 c or .55/1 c
Jennie o Deli turkey $4.59 pound
Ground beef $1.99 pound
pecans $5.99 pound
Meijer shredded cheese 16 oz bag $2.49
Lettuce .88
Meijer soft taco size tortillas $3/2
campbells soup 10/10 .25/4 c
smart balance popcron BOGOF $1/2 c
Pork loin $1.79 pound
strawberries $2.99 2 pound pack
(2) cover girl select makeup BOGOF 2-$1/1 coupons $2-$2.49/2

Missed a BIG deal

Does it drive you guys nuts when you miss a deal? Well, this was a big one!!! And something I almost always pay attention too. I had 749 points at Kroger last night. Yup, missed .50 off per gallon of gas buy $1!!! ARRGGG, I didn't realize until I was home and it was already 9:30, Dan was waiting for me to go to bed so I resisted the urge to go back and buy a pack of gum. But I am so upset about it!! On the up side, I did get 18 rolls of bounty basic for .36 total!! I got 3 Vive stylers and 1 shampoo and a pack of Duracell batteries for free. Anyway.....check out coupons.com for great new printable coupons for Kellogg cereal $1/1 specific kinds and they DOUBLE making the cereal .18 at Kroger for the next few days (the sale is through at least Sunday)

SEE YOU TOMORROW 11:00am Look for the sign, don't know what room again. Upward soccer is going on so the parking lot will be crazy. And the main driveway will be blocked for the safety of the kids so please pull in the driveway closest to the red barn. Thanks!!

Sam's today!

I never go to sam's because I can get all that stuff for much less at the grocery store, BUT I had to get items for concession at Upward on Saturday so off I went with the church Sam's card and a check. After a stop at the food court for pizza and pretzels we went in search of goodies and found lots. The one thing I was disappointed in was the candy bars. They were like .50 per piece so not a great deal and not worth buying to sell. I did leave with a full cart though, I just need a few more things and I will be all set!

Walmart in Grand Blanc is so huge!! I did go get the capri sun for $1 since I was at Sam's right next door. I also found quaker mini packs (6 pk) for $1 marked down from $2.32. I got white chocolate drizzle and caramel. Pretty good deal for a 6 pk I thought.

Walmart, I love you......sometimes

Today I went to walmart in search of the capri sun drinks for $1 and my walmart in burton did not have them!!! Darn it, is it worth the drive to GB....don't know yet, I do have snack for 3 soccer teams this week. Anyway, I did get 2 boxes Mac and cheese crackers $1 ea, 2 boxes crunch and munch $1 ea, and 6 boxes duncan hines cake mix. 96 ea. I had $1/2 coupon for crunch and munch and mac and cheese crackers and 2 $1/3 cake mix. So I paid and my total was $6.96-not bad-BUT the cake mix ran up $1.16, so I marched myself to the service desk and got my scanner error reward (1 per kind of cake mix=2 rewards). I got back $5.20 so my total for 10 things was $1.76. Not to shabby.


Any update on the Vive shampoo at Kroger-BOGO this week and the reg. price for 1 is $3.27. so if you use 2 $1 coupons you can get overage on this one! Yippee, but you can only buy 2 to get the overage because only 3 coupons will double.

Sales this week

I bought 2 Lapeer county press's and 1 flint journal this week. The journal really isn't worth the money, but I do like to have ALL the ads and that is the only drawback of the Lapeer county is that they don't include most sale fliers.

Anyway, here are a few highlights:

Kroger:
Sweet corn, in husk .19 ea
Eggs .98 dozen
Eggo waffles $1.99 .75/1 c=.49 each
Loreal bare naturales makeup BOGO use 2 $2/1c price varies
Loreal vive pro BOGO use 2 $1/1c price varies( will check when I go today the shelf price on this)

Colgate toothpaste $1.50 $1/1 c 4/26 SS-FJ
Pineapple fresh $1.99
tomatoes on the vine $1/lb
Strawberries $2/4
7-up 6pk .5lt buy 2-get 3 free reg. price is $3.99 limit 2 rewards so buy 4 get 6 free



Meijer-brand week: not many good match-ups this week because of this
Nature goodness baby food stage 2 3/.99
Dole bag salad .98
boneless/skinless chicken breast $1.79 *good price to stock up*
Meijer cheese asst. varieties 5-8 oz 4/$6
avocados 10/10**
blackberries 5.6 oz 10/10**
Meijer frozen lemonade 10/10**
Meijer juice boxes 3/$5
Meijer frozen potatoes 24-32 oz or 10 ct hash browns 5/$10
Rice Krispies treats $2 ea $1/2c=$1.50/box



Well, that is the short list! Also, Leah and I were talking about the upcoming class and were wondering what you ladies feel like you are still struggling with. What do you want to know more about/what topic would help you the most? You can leave a comment on the blog, call me (248-7220715) or e-mail me kellikrause07@charter.net

We are here to help so please let us know!!


Also Julie Allan was the big winner last month. She scored many amazing deals and loads of free stuff! Great job Julie! For the rest of you-keep saving those reciepts and we will have a new winner next month. you can only win once, but keeping your reciepts will help you track your spending too.

Boring......

I bought 2 Lapeer county press papers and a Flint journal and am VERY disappointed!! The Lapeer said $215 worth of coupons and had 1 insert each, what is the deal with that???? Also, the journal had 2 but nothing very exciting and was missing most of the ads. Got them all at the Marathon in goodrich, don't know if it was their fault or the company. Anyway, I did see the Kmart ad online yesterday and made a plan. Triples to .75 and double from .76-$4 INCREDIBLE, I used to get excited about doubles to $2 but I was REALLY excited about $4 doubles. So this is what I bought:

1 sally hanson tweezers 1.99-$1c=FREE
1 nivea lip mosturizer $2.49 - $1c=.49
2 intuition razors $8.59-$4c=.59 ea
4 quattro razors 3pk $6-$4c=FREE
4 kotex 1.29-.75c=FREE
3 indoor temptations cat treats 1.89 -$1c=FREE
1 All small and mighty 4.79-$2 IP c=.79
1 glade sense and spray refill 1.50-$1c=FREE
3 airwick I motion 4.99-$4c=FREE
1 glade sense and spray 8.79=$4c= .79
1 Acne care kit 19.99-$3c=13.99 BUT should have been 25% off too so need to go back and check this one out-store version of ProActive
6 packs Stride gum $1-$2/3 c that doubled even though it said no doubling=FREE
2 scott extra soft t.p. 12 double rolls 5.50-.75c=$2.25 ea
2 reese pb eggs cartons .65ea
2 peeps .65 ea
40 ct easter eggs .61


OOP $31.63 paid a lot of tax but still very good for 35 items. I think my total before coupons/sales was $160 something!! Of course they are out of everything. With a sale like this they will be.

I will be looking for good sale match-ups with coupons and posting them tomorrow, but just quickly looking at the ads I didn't see much. It will probably be a very light week for me shopping wise. Kroger does have tyson boneless skinless chicken for 1.88 a pound starting tomorrow and i do consider that a great price so will stick a few of those in the freezer.

Kleenex, tuna fish and swim diapers

Weird huh? Well, this week has been very long and filled with many challenges, no doubt attacks from satan. But we have to look to Christ for everything and keep going. I am taking a deep breath and trying to be positive. So what is with the title up there? Well, our van is not drivable right now and we happen to be out of (I KNOW-goes against EVERYTHING I talked about in class, but God's way of teaching me something) toilet paper ( glad I have a stockpile of Kleenex) cat food, hence the tuna fish :) and diapers; glad I saved those swim diapers from last summer that I bought at a garage sale for .50!! I hope you are smiling as you read this and thanking God for how truly blessed we are. Third world countries have NEVER had toilet paper or diapers....and they would probably eat cats for meat because of the poverty they live in.

Have a blessed day!!

I hate not having the Meijer ad in front of me. I didn't get it this week so I am thrown off a bit.
Kroger has quaker quakes rice snacks for $1 and there was a $1/1 c a few weeks ago, these are on sale through next week. Brut and Sauve deodorant are on sale for $1 each and of course they are out-but the shelf tag says they are on sale through 5/10.
Don't forget about the Kelloggs cereal (big box!) that is $2.18 and with the $1/1 coupon a few weeks ago that is .18 a box!! Eggo waffles are reg. price $1.49 and there was a .75/1 c in the same insert as the Kellogg cereal making the waffles, yup that's right FREE. I will try to keep up with posting what I am buying but I have been so busy this week with Upward that I honestly have not cooked anything all week! I have been using my extra grocery money to eat out (terrible, I know. Goes against EVERYTHING I talked about last class) I just got so behind, and Upward takes up A LOT of time. My new week starts today with my $160 weekly money and even after spending grocery money to eat out I still have over $60 left from last week. I am considering dropping my weekly budget down, and using that extra money to pay off debt. Anyway, we just had to get new tires for the van and new rotors and brake pads, so it is wise to have an emergency fund for things like this, so your eye lids don't start twitching when you find your tire totally flat while you are driving!

Kroger trip this morning

I got tons of stuff this morning for free! I hate actually getting up early, but love it once I am at the store without the kiddos and scoping out the deals. I am glad I always take my coupon box because I found Slim Fast bars on clearance for $2.29 and had $1/1 coupons so those were really cheap. They may be gross, I don't know but I figured I'd try them for .29. Also, Dannon yogurt (crush cup, and light and fit 6pk) was on sale for $2 and I had lots of $1/1 coupons so I got 8 of those free. Also got 12 johnsonville sausage packs for .50 ea and HUGE boxes of Kellogg cereal for .18. Knorr side dishes are 10/10 and there were coupons .75/2 in last Sunday's paper so .50 for 2 is pretty good. I spent about $58.xx and saved $180.xx. I was happy!!

Easter dinner for $30!!

I worked out a menu for Easter dinner for about $30. Just because it's a special occasion doesn't mean you have to blow your budget.

Menu:
Spiral ham 10 pound
cheesy hash brown casserole
veggie (corn/ broccoli/ mixed veggie)
rolls
cake with strawberries and cool whip

Shopping list K=Kroger M=Meijer

K-spiral ham 1.39 pound, (not private selection-that is 2.49 pound!)
K 2 bags frozen potatoes 1.67 ea
K-shredded cheddar cheese 8oz 1.29
K- ready to bake rolls $1
K-duncan hines cake mix $1 or .30 with last weeks .35 coupon
K- Land o lakes butter 1.88- 50.c from last week
K- Milk gallon 1.77 ( think it's still that price)

M-cool whip .99
M-strawberries $1.34
M- Frozen freshlike veggie .89
M-dozen eggs .88
M-campbells cream of chicken soup .67 ea (if you buy 1)
M-Daisy sour cream 1.50-.50c from 4/5=.50
M-Onion (use about 1/4 to 1/2 for hash brown casserole) $1
M Dole can pineapple for ham $1

Add it all up and it's about $30. An just think, you will have ham left over for sandwiches or to put in eggs or so many endless things. You will also have butter, sour cream, milk and eggs left over.

If you got the paper on Sunday and got the Unilever coupons there is also a rebate form in there to get money back for your ham if you buy $40 worth of products. Check it out, you don't have to buy them all at the same time. Read the details on the form, maybe it will work for you!! FREE MEAT, I LOVE IT!!!

RITE AID deal

Go to goodorfreedeals.blogspot.com and go to the right side of the screen and click rite aid to find a printable $5/25 coupon. I bought 10 2pk boxes of olay soap for 1.50 (all tax) They are on sale for $2.50 so 10 was $25-$5 coupon and then -10 $2c from PG yesterday. That was a deal!

A few deals I forget

Add to the list at Kroger:
Kelloggs big box cereal, select varieties 2.18-$1 c=.18 ea
Ronzoni pasta 1.99-$1c=free

Bueche's Rocks!

I was halfway there after I had to drop Dan off at work so I decided to go for it. Although I was not familiar with the coupon policy, I asked at the service desk. She was not very clear or helpful so I just went though the line, but she did tell me they double up to $1. That means different things to different people, and considering the conversation I already had with her I just thanked her and went on. I had 4 duncan hines cake mixes (all coupons doubled to .70) and 5 kraft dressings. The register took off the whole $1.50 coupon so that was a money maker!

If that is too far Kroger has duncan hines cake mix for $1 so with the .35c that's .30 so still not bad at all!

Invite your friends to coupon class!!

I am really excited about meeting again this Saturday at 11:00am. Invite your friends, coworkers and neighbors! Don't forget to bring your receipts in an envelope with your name for the contest to win a gift card to the grocery store of your choice!

Also, thanks to Bernadette for this tip:
Bueche's in ortonville is having a thur-sat sale
Kraft dressing $1.29- $1.50 c from 3/29=FREE
Duncan hines cake mix .79 -.35 c from 3/29=.09

This is too far for me but those of you in the Goodrich area may want to check this out. If they are out of stock...ASK FOR A RAINCHECK!!!!

Milk, milk everywhere!!

I have gotten like 18 free gallons of milk this week using the Quaker deal. Heads up, if your store is out of what you want get a rain check. Mine wrote a rain check and included the 3 free gallons of milk right on it!! I did get up early and get True delights that just came in at my store. 3 orders went like this:

#1 3 quaker delights 2.50 -$1/1 c=.50 ea
1 quaker life cereal 2.50 -$1/1c=.50
3 gal. milk FREE
OOP $2

#2 3 quaker true delights 2.50-$1/1c=.50 ea
1 quaker life cereal 2.50- $1/1 c=.50
3 gal milk FREE
OOP $2

#3 3 quaker true delights
1 quaker oatmeal squares cereal 2.50-$1/1
3 gal milk FREE
OOP $2

I did buy some other stuff too like Trop50 oj for .39
Hershey bliss $1 bag
vitimans .39=markdown!!!
Oatmeal $2/3 -$1/2c=.50 box!

INCREDIBLE day at Kroger!

SUNDAY:
I have been doing this for almost a year now and it never gets old!! Today I was at Kroger and got 40 items for $8.66 and saved $95.73!! I had a cart full and took it to the car where my husband and kids were waiting and they couldn't believe how much I paid!! I went back in to take one of the kids to the restroom and the lady in there was behind me in line and was asking me where I got all the coupons and commenting on how cheap I got out of there. I was so proud!
what I got:

6 Aqua juice
3 2pk Oral B advantage toothbrushes
3 Johnson buddies soap scrubbies
3 Luden's throat drops
10 boxes Eggo waffles
2 6pk double roll toilet paper
2 kens dressings
2 Tylenol rapid release
2 Quaker oatmeal
1 reeses king size candy bar
1` box nature made vitamins
2 cartons tropicana OJ
1 2lt vernors
1 pk rubbermaid tupperware
1 blistex lip balm

Here is the breakdown:
6 Welches-Part of mega sale so 2.49 after .50 disc. + 2 BOGO c+2 .75/1 c + $1/1 c + $1.50/1 c= $3.49 for all if math is right

2 Kens dressing mega sale 1.49 $1/2 c=.50 ea
10 eggo waffles mega sale .99 10 $1/1 c (she doubled all to 1.49 so made .50 per box!) FREE + $5 overage
2 Tylenol mega sale 2.50 2 $1/1 c =.50 ea
3 2pk oral b toothbrushes markdown $1.89 3 $1/1 c= FREE
1 Vitamin markdown $2.69 $1/1 c=.69
1 Tupperware 1.99-$1/1 c FREE
Reeses candy-no coupon but markdown .89
1 blistex markdown .49 .35/1 c=free
3 ludens 1.89 $1/1 c=free
2 tropicana 2.39 $1/1c .39 ea
2 oatmeal $2/3 $1/2 c=.50 ea
3 J&J buddies 2.97=$3 catalina=free
2 tp 4.06 2 $2 c=4.12
vernors no coupon 1.67


TODAY:
3 hershey bliss $3 3 $1/1=$1 bag EGGSTRAVAGANZA at church-if you have coupons for these and don't want them I am still on a mission to buy tons of candy for the Easter outreach!
3 J&J buddies $2.97 -$3/3 coupon FREE
3 Ludens $1.89 $1/1 coupon FREE
Vitamins $2.39 $1/1 coupon .39!!
2 hersheys 100 cal boxes (7 ct) 1.69 2 .75/1 c= .19 ea
rubbermaid tupperware 1.99 $1/1 c= FREE
2 quaker fiber bars 2.50 2 $1/1 c=.50ea
2 quaker chewy bars 2.20 $1/2= 1.20 ea
3 Gal milk FREE w/ 4 quaker purchases
2 oj $2.39 $1/1 c .39 ea

Need candy coupons!

If you have coupons for candy you don't need and are willing to give up Ms. Jeannie has asked me to help purchase candy for the Eggstravaganza. We want to help save the church $$ so let me know if you can help! Thanks a bunch!

Walgreens fun!

Made a quick stop to Walgreens and found some hair color on clearance. Reg price 7.99 marked down to $4 but there was a coupon in the rebate book for $2/1 so I got 2 for $4. It's bright red so don't know who it will end up on :)
Also got a blonde one reg $13.99 marked $7 and had Manufacturer coupon for $5 so got that for $2 also. To round out my purchases I got a jumbo pack of diapers for $4.50 and a bag of clearance candy for the Easter thing at church for $1. Used $8 RR from last week and my total was $3.65. Not to shabby! SO, if you see me or any of my kids with RED hair you now know why!!!

Deals this week!

KROGER

The mega sale continues this week. Remember you have to buy in multiples of 10 (mix and match items) with a limit of 30 per order. (Prices assume the .50 discount)
Stouffers entrees $1.49 $1/2 corner bistro flatbread/stromboli (if included in sale) 3/15 SS = .50 ea
Welchs juice 2.49 .75/1 light or aqua juice=.99 ea (+IP BOGO aqua juice on couponmom forum)
Sargento cheese 1.49 .75/2 c= .75 ea
Land o Lakes butter tubs 8-16 oz. 1.19 - .55/1c IP from Smartsource.com= .09
Sargento salad finishers 2.00- .75/1 c=.50
Pineapple 2.99 - .75/1 IP from coupons.com (must be Del Monte pineapple)= 1.50


MEIJER

10/10 sale with 11th item being free so plan your items carefully to make sure you don't just buy 10 and miss out on 1 item free.

10/10 items that are cheap w/ coupons:
Betty crocker boxed potatoes -no current coupons that I could find/used all mine for last sale!
Hamburger helper - IP $1/3
Green giant frozen veggies .50/1=FREE
Totinos pizza rolls 15 ct. .40/2 c=.60 ea
Crest toothpaste $1/1 3/15 P&G= FREE
Warm delights .50/1 =FREE

Other deals:

Strawberries 3/$5
baby carrots and organic baby carrots 10/10 11th free
Avocados 10/10 11th free
organic mushrooms 10/10 11th free
Assorted Keebler crackers/cookies 3/$5
Coffee-mate 16 oz 1.50 -.50c=.50
Meijer polybag frozen breaded chicken 1/2 price
bagel-fuls 1.88- $1/1 IP=.88
Deans dip 1.19-$1/2 c=.70 ea
lays chips 1/2 price
Lysol cleaners 1/2 pice coupons in today's paper
Revlon 1/2 price select c/ today's paper

Kroger success!

I made a trip to Kroger and this is what I purchased in several transactions:
9 Welch's juice Reg. $3.79 Mega sale $2.49- .75 c doubled = .99 ea. saved $24.20
9 stickerz fruit snacks reg. $2.79 m.s. $1.49-.50 c doubled=.49 ea. saved $19.70
6 sargento parm. cheese REg $4.19 m.s. $1.49 -.75/2 c doubled .75 ea. saved $20.64
6 sargento shredded cheese reg. $3.99 ms. 1.49-.75/2 c doubled .75 ea. saved $19.44
4 nestle ready to bake cookies reg. $1.99 - 4 $1 Ip c's doubled =FREE saved $7.96
6 J & J baby reg.$3.69 m.s. $2.50 - $1 c doubled=.50 ea. saved $19.14
4 Kens dressings reg. $3.99 m.s. $1.49 -$1/2 doubled =.49 ea saved $13.02
2 toothbrushes reg. $2.99 ms. $1-.75 c doubled= +.50 ea!! Saved $5.98 + made $1
2 quaker ins. oatmeal reg. $4.19 sale 2/$3- $1/2c doubled =.50 ea saved $7.38

Spent $28.28 Saved $138.46

Okay, I think I figured it out!

This is assuming I get there and they have everything in stock. If they don't to make my multiples of 10 I will fill in the gaps with Quaker quakes because they are the cheapest at .49 ea. If you are not familiar with the mega sale at Kroger this is how it works: participating items must be bought in multiples of 10 up to 30. For every 10 items you purchase they will take $5.00 off the end of your bill up to $15.00. The items are mix and match so you don't have to buy 10 of the exact same thing. Check the ad for participating items. This is how mine will break down, and no, I will not do all this in one day at the same Kroger!

Order 1
3 Colgate toothbrushes
3 fruit snacks
3 tylenol
3 johnson and johnson baby products
6 sargento shredded cheese
2 kens salad spritzers

Order 2
Same as above except swap the salad spritzers for salad dressing

Order 3
3 toothbrushes
3 fruit snacks
3 tylenol
3 johnsons
4 cheeses
2 dressings
2 fiber one granola bar packs

order 4
1 toothbrush
1 johnsons
1 tylenol
3 fruit snacks
1 toaster strudel
1 welchs juice
2 kelloggs cereals

That is about $26 total for all that. I will let you know how it goes!

Also look for the quaker instant oatmeal on sale 2/$3. You have to buy 2 for this because the ring up for $2 each and then a $1 comes off at the end. Some boxes are marked that they contain coupons and inside there is a coupon for $1/2 oatmeals making it .50 a box!!

MEIJER
Nothing too exciting but if your kids take chips for lunch they have doritos 1/2 price so about $2 a bag. Also, dinty moore beef stew $1 ea and somewhere I got 6 coupons for .55/1 can so .45 a can is a cheap lunch.

My finds this week

This is a very quick short list because it is LATE and we ran all weekend long so i am tired. I will figure out how it all goes together tomorrow and fill you in. As it stands these are the coupons I bought: 10-colgate toothbrush .75/1, 20 fruit snacks .50/1, 10 tylenol $1/1, 10 johnson and johnson $1/1, 10 M&M,starbust jelly bean $1/2. These all go with the Mega sale at Kroger this week. Like I said, I will tell you how I am going to combine them all tomorrow to maximize the sale and these coupons keeping in mind for the mega sale you have to purchase 10 items and only 3 like coupons will double. This will be an exercise for my mind tomorrow because I have other coupons for other mega items to work in. Should be fun!

Check out the coupons for tomorrow

I thought there were some decent looking coupons in tomorrow's paper, so maybe get a copy or 2. I find them at www.thecouponclippers.com go to tracker and click on the Sunday you want to see. They post Saturday morning for Sunday. We don't always get the same coupons but pretty close.


My later posts have lots of tips so check them out but one thing to remember: Get a Kroger card so you get the sale prices on the shelf!! You will earn points for every dollar you spend and get discounts each month on gas so check the bottom of your receipt.

Don't get overwhelmed! You will catch on and start matching up sales with coupons. It won't be overnight but as you get more coupons build up it will get easier. If you have questions my personal e-mail is kellikrause07@charter.net

Don't forget about coupon club meeting this Saturday at church at 11 am!

Shopping trip today with only 1 kid! Went to Kroger and this is what I got:
4 Kelloggs yogos sale $1.99 - 4 $1/1 c FREE
6 minute rice sale $2.55- 6 $1/1 c .55 each
1 Danon crush cup 4 pk yogurt $2.29 - $1/1 c .29
1 flushable wipes $1 - $1 store coupon FREE
1 Kroger diapers $5.99 - $3.00 store coupon $2.99

Walmart yesterday

12 Kotex lightdays packs (16 ct) $1.00 ea - 12 .75/1 c = .25 each

Loads of stuff today!!

I did 6 transactions at 2 different Kroger stores today and I am so tired!! I took 3 of 4 kids with me too. Here we go, this was a great day!!

5 packs toddler flushable wipes
1 2lt Coke
2 Smart balance 50/50 butter blends
2 Colgate toothbrushes
1/2 dozen scooby cupcakes (only $1 on markdown!)
15 packs Nestle ready to bake cookies (Upward awards are coming-guess who is in charge of refreshments :)
8 large cans Dole mandarin oranges
8 large cans Dole pineapple
1 pack Extra gum

OOP $6.73
Saved $79.46 I consider that a successful day.

A few days ago I also got:
6 colgate toothbrushes FREE Reg price $1.69 ea
6 packs Nestle ready to bake cookies FREE Reg price 1.99 ea


There looks to be some great coupons tomorrow as well so get a paper or 2!

My stock pile

So every once in awhile I like to take "inventory" and since I had no car today and lots of laundry to catch up on anyway, today was the day :) It is great, all organized and nice! This is just the extra stuff, not the things I keep in my pantry. There is SO MUCH stuff down there but here are just some of the highlights:
64 boxes of cereal (approx. average .75 box)
12 bottles of juice: juicy juice and ocean spray ( some free, some .89)
10 bottles suave lotion (all free)
8 glade wisp flameless candles (.99 each)
13 Packs Kotex (.50 each)
35 boxes of pasta (all free)
13 boxes Town house crackers ($1 ea)
12 bags chex mix (all free)
20 bottles conditioner ($1 ea)
11 bottles shampoo($1 ea)
27 lysol sprays 19 oz (.44 ea)
18 satin care shave gel (all free)
16 gillette series shave gel (all free)
14 boxes electrasol dishwasher tabs (.75 ea)
11 bottles lysol all purpose cleaner (.24 ea)
25 bottles lysol wipes (.24 ea)
13 glade scented oil plugins (all free)
33 mens deodorant (all free)
30 ladies deodorant (all free)
48 tubes toothpaste (all free)
46 cans evaporated milk (all free)
14 tylenol PM (all free)
9 Advil liqui-gels (all free)
29 lint rollers (made .50 each on these!!)
10 Dove chocolate bars (all free)
20 sally hansen nail polish (all free)
38 rolls paper towel (all free)
28 tubs Frosting (most free)
11 warm delights (.25 each)
Freezer:
6 kraft shredded cheese (.50 ea)
18 nestle ready bake cookies (all free)
56 bags green giant steamers (all free)
11 boxes frozen veggies (.25 ea)
7 bags steam and mash potatoes (all free)
6 pks sausage gravy (all free)

Slow week

I didn't get that much stuff this week because I thought the sales were kind of disappointing but I still managed to get some stuff for free:
2 4 ct packs Dannon crush cup yogurt sale $1.19 ea used 2 $1/1 IP coupons FREE
8 18 oz Suave lotion sale $2 ea. used 2 $1/1 IP coupons and 6 manuf. c in 3 diff. transactions FREE
2 4 pk Cottonelle TP .99 ea. used $1/1 IP coupons FREE
2 chex mix 10/10 (rain check from few weeks back) used 2 $1/1 IP coupons FREE
12 Nestle ready to bake cookies sale 1.99 ea used 12 $1/1 coupons in 4 different transactions. FREE

Also, some stuff for cheap:
7 Smart balance 50/50 butter 16 oz sale $2.62 used 7 $1/1 manuf.c in 2 diff trans. .62 ea really good deal since "fake margarine" is .75 ea

6 4 pk energizer batteries sale $2.62 used 5 $1/1 manuf. c + 1 .75/1 c. 5 for .62 ea and 1 for $1.12

I just hope there are some really good sales and coupons next week to make up for this week!

No coupons this week....

I am so lost with no coupons to go through this week! There are not too many exciting things in the grocery ads this week. Meijer is having a 10/$10 sale where the 11th item is free. Kroger still has milk for $1.99 gallon, trix, go-gurt,yo-plus and kids cup yogurt 2/$4 and there are many different coupons out there. Best is $1/1 yo-plus making it FREE. Also, select GM cereal 1.67 so if you have a $1/3 coupon that is $1 a box final price. Ocean spray juice ($1/1 printable coupon online) $1.98 but if you print the coupon it's free. That is about it so far this week, some weeks are just better than others.

More deals

Okay, yes I go the the store about every day but to use all my coupons I almost have to. Anyway, I like fresh deli meat and produce and you never know what will be marked down. Today I found 2.2 pound packs of ground beef for $2 and the sell by date isn't until 2/16. Got 2 of those. Also, 6 betty crocker frostings and 2 bags of chex mix FREE. 6 betty crocker warm delights for .25 each, and fiber one bars for $1 a box.

So, if you really want to start saving money on your grocery bill I suggest 2 things:
1)get the Sunday paper-either go pick it up or have it delivered
2) to get a quick stockpile of coupons order a mixed lot on ebay. You never know what coupons you are going to get for a few bucks.


Now, just because you now have coupons in hand (or on the way) doesn't mean you need to go use them all right now. If you need it and will buy it regardless of having a coupon or not, by all means use your coupon. BUT, if you are buying it because you have a coupon and it's not even on sale, WAIT. Be patient and wait for a sale. You will get to a place eventually where you have one (at least) of everything stockpiled in the basement and you got for free or very cheap, and you will not have to run out and pay full price because you ran out. Remember, a wise woman is prudent, resourceful and prepared. I want to be a wise woman from time to time!

Free stuff today!

Here is the list of stuff I got for FREE today!

1 Betty crocker frosting
1 cottonelle 4 pk toilet paper
1 hershey dark chocolate bar
2 Nestle ready to bake cookie packs
3 boxes Yogos fruit roll-ups
3 bottles Suave lotion
3 packages Turkey store breakfast sausage patties (actually they paid me .31 per pk. to buy these)

Cereal............and more

I probably have 60 boxes of good, brand name cereal stored in my basement right now. I don't know exactly but would guess I only paid about $30 for all of it. If you bought all at full price imagine how much $$ that would have cost!

I also have a freezer full (maybe 40 or so) of Green giant steamers that I paid nothing for. In fact I made a profit on those of a few bucks!

I have TONS of shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, nail polish, deodorant and cleaning supplies too all for FREE or pennies

So just think...........if I am ever stranded at my house I will be well fed for at least a few weeks, have clean hair, pretty nails, a spotless house and not smell! Oh yes, and lets not forget about the Dove chocolate stash too. Chocolate is good, FREE chocolate is heavenly :) If I ever go missing........check the basement first LOL

I used to think Kroger was too expensive but since I found out they double coupons up to $1 it has been one of my favorite places. I saved big this week already, and good thing...our gas/electric bill is $353.22!!! Darn global warming

Trip 1
Order 1
2 cans hormel chili
6 bags Kraft shredded cheese
2 Nestle Ultimate ready to bake cookies
OOP $1.87 saved 91%

Order 2 This one was not as good because I had to buy more items
2 lt Root beer
Tomato
Tortillas
Bag salad
4# ground beef
6 oz. fresh blueberries
avocado
2 cans hormel chili
6 bags Kraft shredded cheese
2 Nestle Ultimate ready to bake cookies
OOP $12.92 saved 75%


Trip 2
Order 1
2 large bottles Juicy juice
3 Nestle ready to bake cookies
2 boxes Quaker high fiber instant oatmeal
3 propel waters
OOP $1.96 Saved 91%

Order 2
4 lg. Juicy juice
4 cans hormel chili
6 Kraft shredded cheese
3 nestle ready to bake cookies
1 bag goldfish snack crackers
2 boxes Wheat thins
OOP $8.20 saved 85%

Total spend it both trips (all 4 orders) $24.95
Total saved in both trips (all 4 orders) $143.43