More Grocery Deals....

Wal-Greens 12.14.09

26 ct. Huggies pull-ups (size 3T)

Lucky Charms cereal 11.5 oz.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal 12.8 oz.

(2) 16 oz. liquid Coffee Mate creamer

(3) 8 oz. Hunts tomato sauce

(2) 5 oz. Lindsay Olives (pimiento-stuffed green)

1 (3-pack) Palmer chocolates (snack for the kids for car)

Total before coupons: $34.13

Total out of pocket after coupons: $10.86

Register Rewards back: $2.00

Total spent: $8.86 (about 66% savings)

Kroger 12.14.09

(2) Green Giant Frozen Valley Fresh Steamers veggies

12 pack Dr. Pepper

(2) Kroger mexican blend shredded cheese

(2)Betty Crocker Frosting containers

(2) Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

(2) Fiber One Yogurt 4 packs

(2) Philadelphia Cream cheese

2 loaves wheat bread

2.3 lbs. bananas

2 bell peppers

Total out of pocket: $17.13

Total Savings: $22.63 (57 %)

Wal-Greens 12.7.09

(2)Kelloggs Fruit Loops 12.2 oz

Kelloggs Rice Krispies 12 oz.

Kelloggs Frosted Flakes 14 oz.

Shick Quattro Razor

(2) invisible tape rolls

6 oz. M&Ms

2 (.39) stocking stuffers

(2) Chex Mix bags

(2) pkgs. Chinet Plates

(2) 12 oz. Carnation Evaporated milk

50 oz. ALL detergent

(2) gallons Deans milk

Total Before Savings/coupons: $61.60

Total out of pocket after coupons: $14.29

Register Rewards back: $2

Total spent: $12.29 (80% savings!)

And, to save some time, I'll just say that I have other receipts here:

Kroger (saved 52%)

Kroger (saved 62%)

Wal-Greens (saved 95%)

Target (saved 65%)

Kroger (saved 65%)

Walgreens (saved 70%)

Walgreens (saved 75%)

So, I have been more than thrilled with shopping this new way. (for more information, go to http://www.moneysavingmom.com/ ) I'm still sticking to 50% of my old grocery budget. I'd like to get it down even more, but am going to do this several months before moving on! :) My goal is to not buy most things anymore unless I can get them at least 50% off regular price (excluding veggies and fruits)..even then, I'm only buying weekly what's on sale in those departments. I'm almost to the point where I don't even hardly go to Wal-Mart, which I never would have said before, because I just can't save as much there. I do still go and price match when it's worth it, and if toiletries aren't on sale, Wal-Mart is still the best deal on most of those things. It is taking me a bit more time preparing and at the grocery store, but it has been so worth it for us! :)