In the current recession everyone is trying their hand at frugality. One way to add some savings to your budget is with the use of coupons.
Taking the time every week to clip coupons and make a grocery list according to what's on sale at your local grocer can save a lot of money. On recent shopping trips to Winn Dixie I spent $23.44 for groceries with a retail value of $353.18. That is a savings of more than 93%!!
Transaction #1 (retail value $98.18)
2 Taco Bell Cheesy Taco kits BOGO $2.99
1 Dawn Dish Liquid $1.99 - .99 (RC) - .25 mq = .75 cents
1 WD coffee creamer $2.99
1 Gold Medal Self-rising flour $2.59 - $1.09 (RC) - .55 mq = .95 cents
2 Martha White Blueberry Cheesecake Muffin mix $2.00 - .55 mq = $1.45
2 Pompeian extra light olive oil BOGO $5.99 - $2 mq = $3.99
4 Mach3 Disposable Razors (10.99 ea.) $43.96 - $24 (RC) - $21.98 mq = +2.02
4 Chef Boyardee 15 oz. canned pasta $5.00 - $1 (RC) - $1.50 mq = $2.50
3 Hormel Chilis $5.98 - .98 (RC) - $1.50 mq = $3.50
1 Sunchip $3.79 - .79 (RC) = $3.00
8 Ronzoni Smart Taste Elbow Macaroni $11.92 - $5.96 (RC) - $6 = +.04
Subtotal $20.06
Minus P&G Instant Savings -$10.00
Minus Hormel Instant Savings -$2.00
Minus $10/$50
Paid .33 cents
Transaction #2 (retail value $75.79)
1 Sunchips $3.79 - .79 (RC) = $3.00 - $3.79 mq = +.79
2 Celentano Cheese Ravioli $3.19
1 Sandwich Steak $3.67 - $1 (store coupon) = $2.67
1 Shrimp Sausage $5.99 - $3 (store coupon) = $2.99
3 Dawn dish liquids $5.97 - $2.97 - .75 mq = $2.25
3 Hormel canned chicken $5.97 - .97 (RC) - $1.50 mq = $3.50
4 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta $5.96 - $2.98 (RC) - $3.00 mq = +.02
4 Gillette Sensor 3 disposables 8.99 ea. $35.96 - $16 (RC) - $17.98 mq = $1.98
Subtotal $15.77
Minus P&G Instant Savings -$10.00
Minus Hormel Instant Savings -$2.00
Paid $5.92 (3.77 + 2.15 tax)
Transaction #3 (retail value $179.21
2 Taco Bell Dinner kits BOGO $2.99
1 WD 5lb sugar $3.39 - .40¢ (RC) = $2.99
2 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta BOGO $1.49 - .75¢ mq = .74¢
2 Pompeian Olive Oil BOGO $5.99 - $2.00 mq = $3.99
3 Hormel Chilis $5.99 - .99¢ (RC) - $1.50 mq = $3.50
4 Chef Boyardee pasta $5.00 - $1 (RC) - $1.50 mq = $2.50
4 Velveeta Cups $4.00 - $2 mq = $2.00
4 Mach 3 Disposable razors $43.96 - $24 (RC) - $21.98 mq = +2.02
2 Oscar Mayer Lunchables $6.98 - .98¢ (RC)- $2.00 (2-$1 Store) - $2 mq = $2.00
1 Hormel Shaved Ham $3.99 -.55¢ mq = $3.44
2 Celentano cheese ravioli BOGO $3.19
2 Contessa Mongolian Beef BOGO $8.49
8 Premio Sausage BOGO 4 * $4.49 = $17.96 -$17.96 mq = FREE
4 Hartz Biscuits BOGO $7.98 - $6.00 mq = $1.98
Subtotal $35.79
Minus $10/$50
Minus P&G Instant Savings -$10.00
Minus Hormel Instant Savings -$2.00
Paid: $18.69 ($13.79 + $4.90 tax)
Received $1.50 Velveeta Catalina
Net OOP: $17.19
If you want to see more of my shopping trips, just click on How'd I Do in the sidebar. That will bring up trips to Wal-Mart, Wagreens, CVS, and Winn Dixie.
So are you wondering how I am able to get such great deals on my shopping trips?
I'll let you in on a little secret, but you have to promise to only share this will your closest friends, family, neighbors, workmates, and schoolmates. Promise? The secret tool is a forum called WeUseCoupons.com.
Take a look at some of the information you can find on the forums:
There are also helpful articles written by coupon pros to get you started:
2 Taco Bell Cheesy Taco kits BOGO $2.99
1 Dawn Dish Liquid $1.99 - .99 (RC) - .25 mq = .75 cents
1 WD coffee creamer $2.99
1 Gold Medal Self-rising flour $2.59 - $1.09 (RC) - .55 mq = .95 cents
2 Martha White Blueberry Cheesecake Muffin mix $2.00 - .55 mq = $1.45
2 Pompeian extra light olive oil BOGO $5.99 - $2 mq = $3.99
4 Mach3 Disposable Razors (10.99 ea.) $43.96 - $24 (RC) - $21.98 mq = +2.02
4 Chef Boyardee 15 oz. canned pasta $5.00 - $1 (RC) - $1.50 mq = $2.50
3 Hormel Chilis $5.98 - .98 (RC) - $1.50 mq = $3.50
1 Sunchip $3.79 - .79 (RC) = $3.00
8 Ronzoni Smart Taste Elbow Macaroni $11.92 - $5.96 (RC) - $6 = +.04
Subtotal $20.06
Minus P&G Instant Savings -$10.00
Minus Hormel Instant Savings -$2.00
Minus $10/$50
Paid .33 cents
Transaction #2 (retail value $75.79)
1 Sunchips $3.79 - .79 (RC) = $3.00 - $3.79 mq = +.79
2 Celentano Cheese Ravioli $3.19
1 Sandwich Steak $3.67 - $1 (store coupon) = $2.67
1 Shrimp Sausage $5.99 - $3 (store coupon) = $2.99
3 Dawn dish liquids $5.97 - $2.97 - .75 mq = $2.25
3 Hormel canned chicken $5.97 - .97 (RC) - $1.50 mq = $3.50
4 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta $5.96 - $2.98 (RC) - $3.00 mq = +.02
4 Gillette Sensor 3 disposables 8.99 ea. $35.96 - $16 (RC) - $17.98 mq = $1.98
Subtotal $15.77
Minus P&G Instant Savings -$10.00
Minus Hormel Instant Savings -$2.00
Paid $5.92 (3.77 + 2.15 tax)
Transaction #3 (retail value $179.21
2 Taco Bell Dinner kits BOGO $2.99
1 WD 5lb sugar $3.39 - .40¢ (RC) = $2.99
2 Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta BOGO $1.49 - .75¢ mq = .74¢
2 Pompeian Olive Oil BOGO $5.99 - $2.00 mq = $3.99
3 Hormel Chilis $5.99 - .99¢ (RC) - $1.50 mq = $3.50
4 Chef Boyardee pasta $5.00 - $1 (RC) - $1.50 mq = $2.50
4 Velveeta Cups $4.00 - $2 mq = $2.00
4 Mach 3 Disposable razors $43.96 - $24 (RC) - $21.98 mq = +2.02
2 Oscar Mayer Lunchables $6.98 - .98¢ (RC)- $2.00 (2-$1 Store) - $2 mq = $2.00
1 Hormel Shaved Ham $3.99 -.55¢ mq = $3.44
2 Celentano cheese ravioli BOGO $3.19
2 Contessa Mongolian Beef BOGO $8.49
8 Premio Sausage BOGO 4 * $4.49 = $17.96 -$17.96 mq = FREE
4 Hartz Biscuits BOGO $7.98 - $6.00 mq = $1.98
Subtotal $35.79
Minus $10/$50
Minus P&G Instant Savings -$10.00
Minus Hormel Instant Savings -$2.00
Paid: $18.69 ($13.79 + $4.90 tax)
Received $1.50 Velveeta Catalina
Net OOP: $17.19
If you want to see more of my shopping trips, just click on How'd I Do in the sidebar. That will bring up trips to Wal-Mart, Wagreens, CVS, and Winn Dixie.
I'll let you in on a little secret, but you have to promise to only share this will your closest friends, family, neighbors, workmates, and schoolmates. Promise? The secret tool is a forum called WeUseCoupons.com.
Take a look at some of the information you can find on the forums:
There are also helpful articles written by coupon pros to get you started:
Some of the hot topics on the forums this week:
- Free GE Reveal Light Bulbs at Target
- Free Benadryl at Wal-Mart
- Moneymaker deal on potatoes at Kroger
There are many more fabulous deals to find at your local grocery stores. Spend a bit of time on WeUseCoupoons.com to learn about freebies and good deals in your area.
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