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Dan-Active 4pack of yogurt - $1.19 minus a $1q
Fiber One apple cinnamon muffin mix - $1.69 minus a $.50 peelie on the box (doubled to $1 off)
Whole milk - $2
Eggs - $.79
Preseasoned pork ribs - $2.25/lb
Ground flaxseed - $1.79
The key to saving at the grocery store is simple: combine deep discount sale prices with coupons.
That’s too easy, right? But it really works.
The key is knowing your prices so that you’re paying rock bottom prices instead of marginal sale prices. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts on sale for $2.49/lb, while a decent price, is not the best price possible. Every 6-8 weeks, they go on sale for $1.89 or $1.99/lb. That’s when you want to buy extra and stock up. But it at $2.49/lb only if you’ve run out and really need it.
But how do you get better prices on non-meat products? Keep track of the lowest prices and look for manager specials.
This morning I purchased a 4-pack of Yo-Plus yogurt on manager special for $1.39. I had a $2.00 catalina coupon. I made a profit of $.61 which was applied to the rest of my purchases.
Yes, it takes a bit of effort to find the deals. Is it worth it to you? Free food is always worth it to me!
Sometimes I feel like a broken record because I harp on and on about shopping for manager specials. Tonight simply reinforced that being willing to purchase soon-to-expire products can save you bundles! Typically, I’ll purchase manager specials, repackage them and stick them in the deep freeze.
Here’s how I did tonight:
Pistachios - reg $7.99; MS $1.99
Salsa - reg $4.99; MS $.99
Broc sprouts (organic) - reg about $3 or $4; MS $.89
Horizon 1 gal fat free - reg about $5min; MS $2.99
Pediasure - reg $10.99 min; MS $6.99
I hit the motherload of manager specials tonight!
I passed up the Horizon milk because we wouldn’t have been able to use it quickly enough. But I did purchase two packages of Pediasure.
My family LOVES pistachios. I love to snack on them but they’re a luxury item. I used to buy them as gifts for my dad because he loves them so much but can’t afford to anymore. But tonight, I bought *gasp* 15 bags for $29.85. If they were regular price, that would have been $119.85. Yes, a savings of NINETY DOLLARS.
Next week, the kids will help decorate a big jar and Grandpa will get some pistachios for Father’s Day. The rest will go into the freezer for special treats for me!
So keep an eye out for manager specials at your grocery store. Get brave and ask an employee when they typically pull items for manager specials and pattern your shopping schedule to match. You’ll be amazed at how much you can save!
3 J&J Buddy Bars - FREE ($.99 ea - catalina for $3 off 3 J&J items)
3 boxes Tampax - $8.99 marked down to $4.20ea - $1q - $2q
2 Morning Star products marked down to $2 ea - catalina for $1.50 off 2
The Bath Buddies weren’t on clearance but they were free.
Always check for clearance items and match them up with coupons. $4.20 a box for tampons is a good deal — but having $3 in coupons made it a *great* deal.
One of my favorite savings opportunities is manager specials at my local Kroger. And don’t think that you can’t couple manager’s specials with coupons because you can!
This past week, I picked up 5 Fresh Express Gourmet Express prepared salads, normally about $4 or $5 each. I got them for $1.79 each. A month ago, I found these on manager’s special and there were $1 blinkies hanging on the shelf. That was a happy shopping trip!
Gallons of milk were on sale for $1.99 or less; even the whole milk was less than $2 a gallon.
Oscar Mayer Mini Hot Dogs for $.99 a bag. Now I have about half a dozen of these in the freezer for my daughter’s birthday party.