I have decided to put coupons back on the priority list.
We all know how expensive groceries are. For the last year, I have been relying on Sam's Club to feed my family. Although, I know we can save money by shopping at Sam's Club I know the savings are not as great as when couponing was a priority for me. Even though Sam's is a stock up store, it seemed like my pantry was never as full as when I shopped with coupons at Meijer and Kroger. When our church would have a food drive, I could always pull from my stockpile and not make much of dent on our food supply. Because of this, I hadn't helped out our food pantry as much as I could have.
In 2009, I was able to save almost $1500 in groceries!
I need some accountablility for myself as much as an opportunity to share my savings with you. Because of this, I will continue to update this blog with my weekly purchases and savings. My goal is to get back to my $400 a month grocery budget.
I admit I have used a lot of excuses as to why I stopped couponing. But the real reason is that I just became lazy. Many of us say how busy we are but when things become priorities it happens. Couponing only took me 30-40 minutes a week to prepare my grocery list and to cut my coupons. I use to do this while watching TV with my family. It didn't take any time away from family time. I could still engage in conversation as well as talk to them about what they would like to eat this week. Saving almost $200 a month should be a priority for me... not sure why I let this get away from me.
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
Saturday, January 16, 2010
1/16/10 Meijer Shop (Spent 74 and Saved 68)
Today was the 10 for 10 sale at Meijer. I love it when they have this sale. The pantry is full of snacks: pretzels, combos, chex mix. I was able to get about 4 items for FREE: Chicken Broth, Betty Crocker snack cake, and Cough drops.
There were 75 items that I purchased.
Savings Summary:
Total Meijer promotions: $8.59
Total Non-coupon savings: $47.13
Total coupons savings: $12.60
Savings Total: $68.32
There were 75 items that I purchased.
Savings Summary:
Total Meijer promotions: $8.59
Total Non-coupon savings: $47.13
Total coupons savings: $12.60
Savings Total: $68.32
Sunday, January 10, 2010
2009 Savings of $1,495 with coupons!!!
2009 has flown by!!!
I wasn't as dedicated to couponing as I have been in the previous year but still the savings has been great! I am still proud of what I was able to save.
In 2009, we spent$5,240 on groceries and SAVED $1,495. NOT TOO SHABBY!!!
There was one lost month of May that I couldn't find spending or savings.
This equals an average of $476 a month on groceries and savings of $135 a month of savings!!
Shopping the sales and applying coupons to the sales is WORTH it!!!
I wasn't as dedicated to couponing as I have been in the previous year but still the savings has been great! I am still proud of what I was able to save.
In 2009, we spent$5,240 on groceries and SAVED $1,495. NOT TOO SHABBY!!!
There was one lost month of May that I couldn't find spending or savings.
This equals an average of $476 a month on groceries and savings of $135 a month of savings!!
Shopping the sales and applying coupons to the sales is WORTH it!!!
December Savings
I haven't been as good at keeping you informed of my weekly purchases. But I have the overall purchases for December.
In December, I spent $639 and saved $112.
This works out to a weekly average of $127.80
In December, I spent $639 and saved $112.
This works out to a weekly average of $127.80
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Meijer shop 12/5
Today's shop was another great savings!!!
Total spent was $81.19 (including tax)
Total savings: $38.73
Non coupon savings = $24.33 (savings from purchasing these items on sale)
Coupon savings= $14.40
Yippee!!!
Total spent was $81.19 (including tax)
Total savings: $38.73
Non coupon savings = $24.33 (savings from purchasing these items on sale)
Coupon savings= $14.40
Yippee!!!
The reason why I coupon shop!
A fist full of coupons, a cart full of goodies, and my favorite cashier at Meijer helped solidify another marvelous experience of savings today!!!
If you frequent the same grocery store, you might have a favorite cashier. Today my favorite cashier was there. I just love Imelda. She gets my coupon addiction. As she rang up my 6 pack of brawny paper towels that rang up for $7.24. She said that is a good deal. I smiled because I had a raincheck to get these paper towels for $5.99 and I had a .50 cent coupon that would be doubled. I purchased these paperttowels for $4.99. A much better savings that the $7.24!! She then turned to me and said now that was a great deal!!!
When I first began my coupon adventure, I would buy the items that we needed without batting an eye at the price. Now don't get me wrong I would buy generic or I might even have a coupon but I didn't play the savings game like I do now.
Even though, we weren't out of paper towels. This price was a great deal so I bought 2 packages. Another strategy that I didn't do before. I would only buy items that we needed on the list and usually we were totally out of that item. Since we were out, I was forced to buy that item whether it was on sale or not. When the cashier rang up my cart of groceries, I would always have a heart attack when my total rang up! Now, almost every grocery item in our home was purchased when it was on sale. This type of savings changes your thinking that you have to buy items even when you don't need them.
Be careful playing this way as you may end up with too many of an item that will spoil before your family eats it or they may grow tired of this item and never get around to eating it! Then this would be a waste of money! Something that I will not allow!!! :)
Now, I watch the cashier as she rings up my coupons and my original price drop and drop and drop.
This just makes me squeal with glee!!!
If you frequent the same grocery store, you might have a favorite cashier. Today my favorite cashier was there. I just love Imelda. She gets my coupon addiction. As she rang up my 6 pack of brawny paper towels that rang up for $7.24. She said that is a good deal. I smiled because I had a raincheck to get these paper towels for $5.99 and I had a .50 cent coupon that would be doubled. I purchased these paperttowels for $4.99. A much better savings that the $7.24!! She then turned to me and said now that was a great deal!!!
When I first began my coupon adventure, I would buy the items that we needed without batting an eye at the price. Now don't get me wrong I would buy generic or I might even have a coupon but I didn't play the savings game like I do now.
Even though, we weren't out of paper towels. This price was a great deal so I bought 2 packages. Another strategy that I didn't do before. I would only buy items that we needed on the list and usually we were totally out of that item. Since we were out, I was forced to buy that item whether it was on sale or not. When the cashier rang up my cart of groceries, I would always have a heart attack when my total rang up! Now, almost every grocery item in our home was purchased when it was on sale. This type of savings changes your thinking that you have to buy items even when you don't need them.
Be careful playing this way as you may end up with too many of an item that will spoil before your family eats it or they may grow tired of this item and never get around to eating it! Then this would be a waste of money! Something that I will not allow!!! :)
Now, I watch the cashier as she rings up my coupons and my original price drop and drop and drop.
This just makes me squeal with glee!!!
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