Back in the game

It was really weird getting back into hard core couponing again after a several month hiatus. The big disadvantage? Having to re-build our stash/stockpile. There are a few things we still have together but there is even more that we don't and unfortunately it takes money to build that up. Anywho. Here's how this week has gone so far...

Since I'm not working and Steven only gets paid bi-weekly, I try to do the majority of our shopping on payday and just get essentials and really great steal deals the following week. My big tip for you is to check out IheartPublix an amazing blog IMHO. She posts the weekly ad information along with links to some printable coupons on Monday night. This is a great help because not everyone is lucky enough to have it come in their mail on Tuesday, and if you don't get it then, you have to wait until the store releases it on Thursday! It's a big help for me to know what is on sale the upcoming week so that I can save even more. Example: We ran out of mayo. I was planning on just grabbing a jar during my trip today something that would have cost me $3-4 for one jar, however, after checking out IheartPublix, I found out that mayo is going BOGO next week! Same price for two!

Currently we aim for $60-70 each week for groceries since we have to provide for 2 adults, 1 toddler and 2 large dogs. Which means I had a cap of $120 today for two weeks worth of groceries and I did it! We'll need a little more than normal thanks to Chirstmas next week and multiple Christmas parties and celebrations between now and then (which require extra baking and cooking). Plus, I got extra of a few things to fill the cabinets.

Total before tax, coupons and savings: $188.76

Total saved: $77.24

Total spent before tax: $111.52

My best deals of the day: (after sales and coupons)
Juicy Juice bottles (BOGO) normally - $3.49each paid - $1.25 each!

Tylenol Cold and Sinus (on sale) normally $5.69each paid - $1.99

Kraft Mac N Cheese (BOGO) at $1.29each - B3G1 FREE coupon = $.32 each!!!

Chex Cereal (BOGO) normally - $3.49each paid - $1.25 each

Betty Crocker Mufin Mix (BOGO) normally - $2.59each paid - $.90 each!

Green Giant Steamers (BOGO) normally - $2.39each paid - $.75each!


There are many other great sales out there but stock up quick because they end tomorrow!