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Showing posts with label groceries. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Food Lion $63.16 in groceries for $37.41
Sweet 16 sugar donuts on sale for $1.49 which is half off
Quaker Quick Oats Instant oatmeal on sale for $1.99. I had $1.00 coupon so, I paid $ .99
2 Bush Collard Greens $2.38
2 Duke's Mayonnaise BOGOF Paid $3.88 for both
Food Lion diet cola $ .88
4 Hunts snack sugar free chocolate puddings $5.00. I had a store coupon for $ .75 off of 4 so I paid $4.25 for 4 packs.
Brach's Candy Corn on clearance for $ .49
Smart Option peanut butter $1.79
2 Swiss Miss Hot Chocolates on sale for $1.00 each. I had a $1.00 off 2 coupon so, these were $ .50 each.
Food Lion hot dog buns for $1.17
Hormel Turkey Breast on sale for $4.99. I had a $1.00 coupon so, I paid $3.99
Gwaltney Hot Dogs $ .99
2 Holly Farms whole chickens for $ .59/lb. for a total of $4.58 for both chickens
1 tomato on sale for $1.99/lb. I paid $1.09
2 cucumbers on sale for 2 for $ .88
Iceberg lettuce $1.29. This was the cheapest at any of the stores I shopped this week.
Kid Cuisine kid's meal on sale for $2.00
2 Hershey's milkshakes on sale for $1.00 each. I had 2 coupons for $.35 off so, I paid $ .65 each.
3 Pillsbury Grands! Jr. Golden Layers 10 count biscuits on sale for $1.00 each. I had a $ .40 off 3 coupon so, I paid $2.60 for 3 or $ .87 each.
1 Cottonelle Flushable Wipes for $2.50. I had a coupon for free wipes so this was free for me.
I paid $37.41 in EBT and saved $25.75 in coupons and store sales so, I received $63.16 in groceries for $37.41. I saved right at 41%. Truthfully the savings are higher than that because some items like the peanut butter and lettuce were not on sale but were cheaper at Food Lion than at the other stores. Part of keeping food costs down is knowing where to buy for the lowest price but, more about that later.
Bi-Lo $179.57 in groceries for $88.84
This is what I bought at Bi-lo last night:
2 French Vanilla 8 O'Clock coffee
Dixie Crystals sugar
5 cans Del Monte diced tomatoes
Hunt's Ketchup
Taco Bell taco shells
can of Southern Home chili beans
can of Hormel chili beans
Clear Value party peanuts
Hormel Completes Pot Roast
2 Hormel Completes Chicken & Dumplings
4 cans Progresso French Onion Soup
2 cans Progresso Tomato Rotini Soup
2 cans Progresso 99% fat free Minestrone Soup
2 Wise Cheese Doodles
14 packs of Koolaid
2 Packs of Nabisco Iced Animal Cookies
Act II popcorn
Nerds rope candy
Southern Home snack mix
Southern Home pretzels
Southern Homes sugar substitute
4 Whiskas cat food (single serve)
Gain Dish washing detergent
Pampers baby wipes
Marcal Facial Tissue
Breakstone Sour Cream
Kraft Mild Cheddar Cheese
Southern Home Mild Cheddar Cheese
Smart Balance Milk
6 Banquet Frozen Meals
Healthy Choice frozen Shrimp Diavolo meal
2 Healthy Choice Sesame Chicken Steamers
5.88lbs. Ground Chuck
Bar-S bologna
3 lunchmakers
Land O Frost Turkey sandwich meat
Del Monte peach fruit cup
2 Del Monte Mandarin orange fruit cups
2lbs. carrots
Sweet Moments bite size brownies
Sweet Moments molten Lava brownies
Total before savings:$179.57
bonus card and coupon savings: $91.08
EBT total: $87.60
cash total: $1.24
Grand total: $88.84 for a savings of 49%
This isn't too bad considering Bi-lo only doubles coupons up to $ .99 and I bought 5.88 lbs. of ground chuck and nerd candy rope because my child was with me and had stuck it out this far so, I treated him. Several of the items ended up being free and I am able to try out some new products I have been wanting to try. Because of using coupons, I paid $1.24 cash for 4 Whiskas single serving cat food, gain dish washing detergent, Marcal facial Tissue, & pampers baby wipes.
Trip 2 to Harris Teeter $74.27 worth of groceries for $16.94
Here's the picture from my last night shopping trip to Harris Teeter during their double up to $1.99 coupon week. There is a limit of 20 coupons a day per household.
Here's the run down:
2 liquid original coffee mate creamers for $2.85 each. I had 2 $1.50 coupons which doubled to make both free.
2 Martha white muffin mixes. BOGOF + $ .55 coupon on 2 which doubled to $1.10. The muffins were $1.15 for both so, I paid $.05.
2 Jello instant sugar free chocolate puddings. $ .95 each and I had a coupon for $ .50/2 which doubled to $1.00. $1.90 - $1.00 = $ .90 for 2 or $.45 each
2 boxes of Ritz Munchables pretzels/crackers on sale for $2.99 each. I had 2 $1.00 off each coupons which doubled to $2.00 each. I paid $ .99 each.
2 Friskies treats for cats at $2.00 each. I had 2 $1.00 coupons which doubled to $2.00 each.These were both free.
Act II popcorn 3 count on sale for $1.99. I had a $ .75 coupon which doubled to $1.50. I paid $ .49.
2 Zone bars for $1.25 each. I had 2 $1.00 coupons. HT doesn't allow overage so it doubled the coupons $ .25 each to make them both free.
7th Generation dish washing detergent for $1.99. I had a $1.00 coupon that doubled making it free.
7th generation baby wipes for $2.99. I had a $1.00 coupon that doubled. I paid $ .99 for baby wipes.
2 Kotex pantiliners for $1.45 each. I had 2 $1.00 coupons that doubled to make them both free.
Jimmy Dean sausage, egg, & cheese biscuits on sale for $4.99. I had a $1.00 coupon that doubled. I paid $2.99 for sausage biscuits that are normally $5.99.
4 boxes of Totino's pizza rolls for $1.00 each. They are usually $2.19 each. I had 2 $ .40 off 2 coupons which each doubled to $ .80. I paid $ .60 for each box. On the back of each box are $1.00 off 3 Totino's pizza coupons.
10 Totino's pizzas on sale for $1.00 each. I had 2 $1.00 off 5 coupons which doubled to $2.00 each.
I paid $6.00 or $ .60 for each pizza.
My total was $15.50 food stamps and $1.44 cash for a total of $16.94. Between coupons and sales, I saved $57.33. That is $74.27 worth of groceries for $16.94 a savings of 77%.
I will be going to Harris Teeter one or two more times before the double coupon sale ends on Wednesday.
Here's the run down:
2 liquid original coffee mate creamers for $2.85 each. I had 2 $1.50 coupons which doubled to make both free.
2 Martha white muffin mixes. BOGOF + $ .55 coupon on 2 which doubled to $1.10. The muffins were $1.15 for both so, I paid $.05.
2 Jello instant sugar free chocolate puddings. $ .95 each and I had a coupon for $ .50/2 which doubled to $1.00. $1.90 - $1.00 = $ .90 for 2 or $.45 each
2 boxes of Ritz Munchables pretzels/crackers on sale for $2.99 each. I had 2 $1.00 off each coupons which doubled to $2.00 each. I paid $ .99 each.
2 Friskies treats for cats at $2.00 each. I had 2 $1.00 coupons which doubled to $2.00 each.These were both free.
Act II popcorn 3 count on sale for $1.99. I had a $ .75 coupon which doubled to $1.50. I paid $ .49.
2 Zone bars for $1.25 each. I had 2 $1.00 coupons. HT doesn't allow overage so it doubled the coupons $ .25 each to make them both free.
7th Generation dish washing detergent for $1.99. I had a $1.00 coupon that doubled making it free.
7th generation baby wipes for $2.99. I had a $1.00 coupon that doubled. I paid $ .99 for baby wipes.
2 Kotex pantiliners for $1.45 each. I had 2 $1.00 coupons that doubled to make them both free.
Jimmy Dean sausage, egg, & cheese biscuits on sale for $4.99. I had a $1.00 coupon that doubled. I paid $2.99 for sausage biscuits that are normally $5.99.
4 boxes of Totino's pizza rolls for $1.00 each. They are usually $2.19 each. I had 2 $ .40 off 2 coupons which each doubled to $ .80. I paid $ .60 for each box. On the back of each box are $1.00 off 3 Totino's pizza coupons.
10 Totino's pizzas on sale for $1.00 each. I had 2 $1.00 off 5 coupons which doubled to $2.00 each.
I paid $6.00 or $ .60 for each pizza.
I will be going to Harris Teeter one or two more times before the double coupon sale ends on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Lowering Your Grocery Bill
If you are looking to lower your grocery bill or wondering how are you going to survive on food stamps, then this article is for you. This is the first in a series of articles on grocery shopping that will help you survive the food price increases and shrinking product sizes and stretch your food dollar.
When you look on the Internet for tips on grocery shopping, most of the sites you find fall into one of two camps, the cooking everything from scratch camp and the shopping with coupons camp.
I fall right in the middle of these two camps. I believe to lower your grocery bill the lowest it can be, you need to use a variety of methods. I use a combination of cooking from scratch, using coupons, stockpiling, and obtaining free samples to keep my grocery bill down, provide for my family, and to be able to help others.
The first step is to stock your pantry with the basics to be able to cook from scratch. If you are on food stamps or have a small grocery budget, when your food supply starts running low and you don't have grocery money yet, you can cook from scratch. You can also stretch your groceries by cooking from scratch throughout the month.
Here are my suggestions for the bare minimum to stock your pantry with:
baking powder, baking soda, chocolate chips, cocoa, cornstarch, food coloring, salt, pepper, vinegar, yeast, ketchup, grape jelly, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, mustard, powdered milk, boxed puddings, vegetable oil, cornmeal,
all purpose flour, white rice, egg noodles, elbow noodles, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti noodles, beef bouillon cubes, chicken bouillon cubes, maple flavoring or extract, vanilla, basil, oregano, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, garlic salt, marjoram, onion powder, oregano, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, powdered sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, dried beans, peanut butter, ramen noodles, spaghetti sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, tomato soup, can tomatoes diced, tomato paste, tomato sauce, graham crackers, saltines, bread, oatmeal, grits, instant mashed potatoes, popcorn
eggs, pickles, salsa (if you like it), sour cream, whole or skim milk (your preference), margarine or butter, American cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese
canned tuna, pepperoni, ham, ground beef, chicken (whole is the cheapest), pork chops, ground turkey (if you like it), sandwich meats
coffee, tea, kool-aid packets or comparable brand, orange juice (canned is the cheapest)
fresh fruits, canned fruits, canned vegetables, carrots, lettuce, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, green peppers, mushrooms (add or take away as you like)
I know this seems like a big list. The spices can be bought at the dollar store or at a place like Big Lots fairly cheaply. I am writing this at the beginning of November and we are getting ready to be in the baking season. Baking supplies are on sale between now and Christmas so, it is a great time to stock up. Condiments and canned foods can be bought on sale and with coupons for fairly cheap. Meats should always be bought on sale. Even sandwich meat can be bought on sale and with coupons. Produce goes on sale and it is always cheaper to buy fruits and vegetables in season.
The idea is to use up the fresh fruits and vegetables first and then use your canned supply. That way nothing gets wasted and you are able to have fruits and vegetables throughout the month.
Let me give you an idea of what you can do from scratch: chicken & dumplings, muffins, pancakes, spaghetti sauce, barbecue sauce, you can even make spaghetti noodles, cookies, cakes, soups, & casseroles. The list is truly endless.
Check out http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/ and look at the articles and recipes for some great cooking from scratch recipes. Check out the old site and the new site. The link takes you to the new site but, everything hasn't been added yet, so there is a link there to go to the old site also. If you are looking at ways to save money, plan to stay awhile at this site because there are plenty of ideas and recipes there that can help.
The best frugal cookbook I have found by far is the "Dining On A Dime" cookbook by Tara Jean Kellam. This book used to be called "Not Just Beans" but, has been updated and is even available as an e-book.
This one costs some money but, I promise it is definitely worth every penny. It will save you money from the day you get it. Here is a link to get the e-book: http://www.livingonadime.com/go.php?offer=resurvival&pid=22&tid=resurvival. Not only does this book have recipes for food, it also has the mix in a jar recipes that are great Christmas presents and recipes for kids like finger paints, chalk, slime, play dough, & so much more. There are even recipes to make home made cleaners. I love this book and recommend it without any reservation.
My next article will be about shopping with coupons...so stay tuned.
When you look on the Internet for tips on grocery shopping, most of the sites you find fall into one of two camps, the cooking everything from scratch camp and the shopping with coupons camp.
I fall right in the middle of these two camps. I believe to lower your grocery bill the lowest it can be, you need to use a variety of methods. I use a combination of cooking from scratch, using coupons, stockpiling, and obtaining free samples to keep my grocery bill down, provide for my family, and to be able to help others.
The first step is to stock your pantry with the basics to be able to cook from scratch. If you are on food stamps or have a small grocery budget, when your food supply starts running low and you don't have grocery money yet, you can cook from scratch. You can also stretch your groceries by cooking from scratch throughout the month.
Here are my suggestions for the bare minimum to stock your pantry with:
baking powder, baking soda, chocolate chips, cocoa, cornstarch, food coloring, salt, pepper, vinegar, yeast, ketchup, grape jelly, barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, mustard, powdered milk, boxed puddings, vegetable oil, cornmeal,
all purpose flour, white rice, egg noodles, elbow noodles, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti noodles, beef bouillon cubes, chicken bouillon cubes, maple flavoring or extract, vanilla, basil, oregano, chili powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, garlic salt, marjoram, onion powder, oregano, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, powdered sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, dried beans, peanut butter, ramen noodles, spaghetti sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, tomato soup, can tomatoes diced, tomato paste, tomato sauce, graham crackers, saltines, bread, oatmeal, grits, instant mashed potatoes, popcorn
eggs, pickles, salsa (if you like it), sour cream, whole or skim milk (your preference), margarine or butter, American cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese
canned tuna, pepperoni, ham, ground beef, chicken (whole is the cheapest), pork chops, ground turkey (if you like it), sandwich meats
coffee, tea, kool-aid packets or comparable brand, orange juice (canned is the cheapest)
fresh fruits, canned fruits, canned vegetables, carrots, lettuce, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, green peppers, mushrooms (add or take away as you like)
I know this seems like a big list. The spices can be bought at the dollar store or at a place like Big Lots fairly cheaply. I am writing this at the beginning of November and we are getting ready to be in the baking season. Baking supplies are on sale between now and Christmas so, it is a great time to stock up. Condiments and canned foods can be bought on sale and with coupons for fairly cheap. Meats should always be bought on sale. Even sandwich meat can be bought on sale and with coupons. Produce goes on sale and it is always cheaper to buy fruits and vegetables in season.
The idea is to use up the fresh fruits and vegetables first and then use your canned supply. That way nothing gets wasted and you are able to have fruits and vegetables throughout the month.
Let me give you an idea of what you can do from scratch: chicken & dumplings, muffins, pancakes, spaghetti sauce, barbecue sauce, you can even make spaghetti noodles, cookies, cakes, soups, & casseroles. The list is truly endless.
Check out http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/ and look at the articles and recipes for some great cooking from scratch recipes. Check out the old site and the new site. The link takes you to the new site but, everything hasn't been added yet, so there is a link there to go to the old site also. If you are looking at ways to save money, plan to stay awhile at this site because there are plenty of ideas and recipes there that can help.
The best frugal cookbook I have found by far is the "Dining On A Dime" cookbook by Tara Jean Kellam. This book used to be called "Not Just Beans" but, has been updated and is even available as an e-book.
This one costs some money but, I promise it is definitely worth every penny. It will save you money from the day you get it. Here is a link to get the e-book: http://www.livingonadime.com/go.php?offer=resurvival&pid=22&tid=resurvival. Not only does this book have recipes for food, it also has the mix in a jar recipes that are great Christmas presents and recipes for kids like finger paints, chalk, slime, play dough, & so much more. There are even recipes to make home made cleaners. I love this book and recommend it without any reservation.
My next article will be about shopping with coupons...so stay tuned.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
How to find a food pantry
If you are in need of food and need a food pantry here are some links for you:
http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx
http://www.foodpantries.org/
211 is the number to know. In most states, you can call that number and they will be able to refer you to almost any kind of help you need. If you are not sure if 211 works where you are, go to this link and it will tell you the number to call based on your location.
http://www.211.org/
You can also do an Internet search for a food pantry by typing in your city, state + food pantry. Sometimes food pantries can be hard to find so, these links are a great start in your search. It doesn't matter if you receive food stamps, especially if the amount you receive doesn't even cover you for half the month.
Food pantries are nothing to be ashamed about. They are here to help and right now with the economy the way it is, there are people having to go for help that have never had to do so before. It is a good idea to call the pantry before going to find out if you need to bring any information with you for verification. It is a shame that people are starving in America. When you are back on your feet, maybe you can give back to the pantries that helped you in your times of need.
http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx
http://www.foodpantries.org/
211 is the number to know. In most states, you can call that number and they will be able to refer you to almost any kind of help you need. If you are not sure if 211 works where you are, go to this link and it will tell you the number to call based on your location.
http://www.211.org/
You can also do an Internet search for a food pantry by typing in your city, state + food pantry. Sometimes food pantries can be hard to find so, these links are a great start in your search. It doesn't matter if you receive food stamps, especially if the amount you receive doesn't even cover you for half the month.
Food pantries are nothing to be ashamed about. They are here to help and right now with the economy the way it is, there are people having to go for help that have never had to do so before. It is a good idea to call the pantry before going to find out if you need to bring any information with you for verification. It is a shame that people are starving in America. When you are back on your feet, maybe you can give back to the pantries that helped you in your times of need.
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