Grocery Bill Savings Tips

This "couponing" thing can be really fun and rewarding.

Of course, it can be nerve-wracking too. And it always seems just when I am on a roll with my list, coupons, BOGOs, all the bargains... there is Mr. or Ms. CEO right behind me in line. They are there with their "just got the call from home bring" Milk, a bottle of wine and a token bottle of Pasta Sauce.

At least the dude last night, was all like "Don't worry about me, I always pick the long line anyway!" Made me laugh.

Here is a picture I took to show you my savings. :) Some of these things were not on sale. Some were 'just' on sale like the Traditional Hunts's pasta sauce which is a go-to here - whether we are jazzing it up or going for a simple sauce with veggies mixed in - this one is a keeper. A few items were just need them - like my son and I crave and love Claussen's PIckles (and they rarely go on sale. How about a coupon Claussen's? :) . So even with that here is the run down of expense rounded up to the nearest dollar.

Total Bill: $158
Total Spent: $ 42

Believe me as a Homeschool Mom, it is fun to have some of these quick and somewhat healthy snacks for the boys to have quickly during our school day. Shout out Chex Mix, Chex Mix Bars, Fiber One Bars ! and Trail Mix! Even the Toaster Strudel is a fun quick breakfast on a cool Fall morning.

Woot! Woot! We were very pleased. How does she do it? Simply clip coupons from your Sunday paper. Gather the weekly flyer and match up sales. Purchase BOGOs (Buy One, Get One Free)) Shop "Triples" - triple coupons like we do at Harris Teeter. And check out a real expert Jen @ Beauty and Bedlam. :)

Do you Coupon? :) Do you think we're crazy? Are you attempting to demystify this whole saving greatly on groceries concept:?
I've done all of these stages and I like this one best. I invest some time and get a huge return on items we purchase regularly anyway. Money to be saved! Those are my Tips on Grocery Bill Savings that really add up. What's your Tip? And to find more, join us at "Works For Me Wednesday!"

Warmly,

North Carolina Triple Coupons, Free Coffee For Mom & MNO

Hello Carolina Girls, It's time to share the good news. Right now, it's Harris Teeter Triple Coupons time! That's right through midnight Tuesday, May 5th, HT is offering their notorious triple coupons on each coupon up to .99 and that adds up.

This Friday night, the Tigers and I did about a 45 minute "grocery run" to Harris Teeter with just one week's coupons in tow. Mind you I had several sets of my one week's coupons. Nonetheless, we were able to save 50% just like that.

Can I tell you we're stocked up on the likes of Pace Salasa, my beloved Tabasco Hot Sauce for Louisiana girl Carolina Mama (check out my 100 things if you are wondering! ;) and Dole Fruit Cup Parfaits for more than 50% off. We'll take it.

Guess what - advertising has it that some Panera Bread locations are offering FREE Coffee to Moms on Mother's Day! Go ahead you know Mom loves her coffee - take her to Panera this Sunday for her free cup of Thank You Mom!



That's a fun start to May wouldn't you say! What is going on with you today? And by all means let me know what good stuff is going on in your neighborhood! :) Have an awesome Monday!

***It's now Wednesday and this is my Frugal Tip for the week for "Works For Me Wednesday!" What's your tip?

Warmly,