Fry's Trip July 26th

There is nothing worse than coming home from vacation totally exhausted to find nothing to eat in your house. I got up early this morning and got my coupons together to make a quick run to the store for some milk, veggies and a few sale items. The mega sale is still running so I grabbed a few stock up items while I was there. Transaction 2 Gallons Milk (Reg. $3.49, Sale $1.37 - $1Q for buy Welch’s Jelly = 1 @ $1.37 & 1 @ .37) Daisy Sour Cream (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.99 - .50 mega sale = $1.49) Yoplait Gogurt (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.49 - .50 mega sale - .35Q quadrupled to $1 - .80 Cellfire Q = .19) Starbucks Ice Cream (Reg. $4.49, Sale $3.34 – Free Q = FREE) 2 dozen eggs (Reg. $1.69, Sale $.77) Yoplait Gogurt (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.49 - .50 mega sale - .35q quadrupled to 41 = .99) 7 Sobe Drinks (Reg. $1.59, Sale .99 - .50 mega sale – 1 buy 5 get 1 free = 1 free & 6 @.49) 2 Welch’s Jam (Reg. $2.79, Sale $1.99 - .50 mega sale – 1 .55Q doubled to $1 = 1 @ .49 & 1 @ $1.49) Sunny Delight Smoothie (Reg. $2.39, Sale 1.39 - .50 mega sale - .25Q quadrupled to $1 = .11 money maker) Kellogg’s Rice Krispies ($5.59, $2.49 - .50 mega sale – free Q = .50 money maker) Kellogg’s All Bran (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2.49 - .50 mega sale - $2Q = .01 money maker) Broccoli (Reg. $1.56) 2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.39 - .50 mega sale = .89) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $1.16) Lettuce (Reg. $1) Corn on the Cob (Reg. $.50, Sale $.33) Bananas (Reg. $.93) Sargento Cheese (Reg. $3.69, Sale $1.89 - .50 mega sale - $1Q = .39) Carrots (Reg. $.69) 2 Bumble Bee Tuna (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1.19) Onions (Reg. $1.77) Potatoes (Reg. $2.97) 2 Vitamin Waters (Reg. $1.59, Sale $.99 - .50 mega sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50 money maker ) Might Dog Food (Reg. $.99 – free Q = FREE) I paid $24.15 and saved $55.63 which is 69%.

Fry's Trip July 15th

Fry’s is having a Mega Event where you buy 10 participating items and get $5 off. I didn’t need anything so I just went and got things I could get free or cheap. I also bought 10 Keebler Cookie products so I could submit the Kellogg’s Fuel for School rebate. I will be getting $10 back once I submit the rebate. Transaction 10 Keebler Cookies (Reg. $3.89, Sale $1.99 - .50 for mega sale - $1Q = .49 each, plus earn $10 for the rebate.) 3 Sargento cheese (Reg. $4.39, Sale $1.89 - .50 mega sale - .40Q doubled to .80 = .59) 2 Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1.29 - .50 mega sale - $1/2 = .29) Simply OJ (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.99 - .50 mega sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = $1.49) 2 Sunny Delight Smooties (Reg. $2.39, Sale $1.39 - .50 mega sale - .25Q doubled to .50 = .39) 6 La Victoria Salsas (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - $4/2Q = FREE) 2 Tyson Chickens (Reg. $3.94 & $4, Sale $3 & $3.050 2 Smart Water (Reg. $1.89, Sale $.99 - .50 mega sale - $1/2Q =FREE) I spent $15.30 and saved $81.53 which is 84%. After I receive the rebate I will have spent $5.30 on this trip.

Fry's Trip July 3rd

My spending this past month has been horrible. Probably part of the reason I haven’t been posting. I have felt pretty lazy and not that inspired to go after the good deals. This isn’t the best shopping trip but I will post it anyway. Maybe it will force me to work a little harder at staying within my budget. Transaction Huggies Pull Ups (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.77 - $2Q - $2 short cuts Q = $5.77) Kroger OJ (Reg. $4.68, Sale $2.99 - .65Q = $2.34) Shepherds Bread (Reg. $2.99, Clearance $1.29) Ragu Sauce (Reg. $1.65, Sale $1.59 - .60Q doubled to $1 = .59) Goldfish Crackers (Reg. $2.00, Sale $.99) Fruit Cocktail (Reg. $1.49) 7 Donuts (Reg. $.59 each) Spaghetti (Reg. $1.29, Sale $1) Otter Pops (Reg. $6.49, Sale $3.99) Oscar Meyer Beef Franks (Reg. $4.99, Sale $2.49 – free Q = FREE) Campbells Cream Soup (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1.39) Orville Redenbacher Popcorn (Reg. $3.49, Sale $1.99 - $1Q = .99) Digiorno Flatbread (Reg. $3.79, Sale $2.99 – free Q = FREE) Kraft BBQ Sauce (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99- .75Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 3 Fry’s Tomato Sauce (Reg. $49, Sale 3/$1) 2 cans Mushrooms (Reg. $.56) Mighty Dog Food (Reg. $.99 – free Q = Free) Purex (Reg. $4.19, Sale $2.29 - .35Q tripled to $1 = $1.29) Fry’s Cream Corn (Reg. $.99, Sale $.77) 4 cases Soda (Reg. $5.29, Sale $1.99 - $2/3 = $1.49 each) 6 Brownie Mixes (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.99 - $1/2Q - .75 cellfire Q - .75 shortcuts Q = 6/$7.44) 3 Bananas (Reg. $.81) 1 Orange (Reg. $.75) 10 pkgs sliced Kroger Cheese (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.29) Oscar Meyer Lite Beef Hot Dogs (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2.49 - $1Q = $1.49) 2 Gala Apples (Reg. $.90) Fry’s is currently running a mix and match promotion. Buy 10 participating items get $3 off your order. I did two promotions so got $6 off my order. I spend $53.42 and saved $85.26 which is 61%.

Fry's Trip June 5th

I didn’t do much shopping last week so this week I did a big shop. Not so much a lot of items but a lot more then I normally spend. I went to both Fry’s and Safeway. I found a bunch of new recipes I wanted to try and was missing items for all so had to buy several items that were not on sale. I seem to have a lot less time now that I have two kids so I am just going to jot down the best deals from now on. Transaction Seattle’s Best Coffee (Reg. $8.99, Sale $5.99 - $1.50Q = $4.49) Knorr Pasta (Reg. $1.79, Sale $.88 - .75 cell fire - .75/2 doubled to $1/2 = .01/2) Thomas English Muffins (Reg. $3.89, Sale $2 - $1Q = $1) I spent $85.32 and saved $77.87 which is only 48%. I had to buy dog food (not pictured) so that always throws my savings off.

Fry's Trip May 15th

Looks like a slow shopping week at Fry’s. There isn’t much I needed and not much on sale so I just stopped by to get a few things. It was one of the quickest shopping trips I have had in a long time. Transaction 2 C&H Brown Sugar (Reg. $2.69 - .55/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $2.19 each) Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.89) Electrasol Tabs (Reg. $5.69, Sale $2.99 - $2.50Q = $.49) 5 Kroger hash browns/fries (Reg. $2.69, Sale $.98) Fry’s Eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.19 – Free coupon = FREE) 3 Hunt’s Ketchup (Reg. $2.19, Sale $.98 - $1/2Q & .20Q doubled to .40 = 2@ .48 & 1@ .58) Kraft Dressing (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.69 - $1.50Q = .19) 2 Bar-S Turkey dogs (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.19 - $1/2 = .69 each) I ended up spending $14.77 and saving $29.07 which was 66%.

Fry's Trip May 8th

There wasn’t much on sale this week at Fry’s. I really need chicken which is on sale Buy One Get One Free but when I got to the store they were out. So I will be making a second trip to pick some up. Transaction 2 Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.47) 2 Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99) Daisy Cottage Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.99 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .99) Yoplait Yogurt (Clearance $1.59 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .59) Danimal Yogurt Drink (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.99 - .55Q = $2.44) Vitamin water (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1 - $1Q = FREE) 2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (Reg. $5.19, Sale $1.97 - $1.50Q = .47) Bakery Coney Rolls (Managers Special $.99) Halls Cough Drops (Reg. $1.99 – free coupon = FREE) 3 Kroger Sugar Sprinkles (Clearance $.10) 2 Daisy Sour Cream (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1.25 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .25) I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Sticks (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2.50 - $1Q = $1.50) Daisy Sour Cream (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.99 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .99) 4 Bumble Bee Tuna (Reg. $1.69, Sale $.89) French Baguette (Reg. $1.50, Sale $1 - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) Corn Skewers (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.59) Onions (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.77) Dole Salad (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - $1Q = FREE) Potatoes (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.67) Kroger Carrots (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) Granny Smith Apples (Reg. $1.72, Sale $1.33) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29, Sale $1) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $1.28, Sale $.86) Broccoli Crowns (Reg. $3.72, Sale $2.84) I got .25 off for bringing my own bags. I paid $30.72 and saved $41.38 which is 57%.

Fry's Trip May 1st

There wasn’t much I needed this week so I stopped by Fry’s to stock up on some Ortega products. Transaction 2 Welch’s Aqua Juice (Reg. $3.99 – B1G1 Q - $1.50Q = $2.49/2) Las Palamas enchilada Sauce (Reg. $2.89 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1.89) Ortega Sauce (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.80 - .75/2Q doubled to $1 = $1.80-other .50 posted on other Ortega item) Ortega Seasoning (Reg. $2.39 - .75/2Q doubled to $1 = $1.89 – other .50 posted on other Ortega item) 2 Ortega Salsa (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - .75/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = $1.50 each) Fry’s Tortilla chips (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1) 2 Mission Tortillas (Reg. $2.59, Sale $.99) Fry’s Instant Rice (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.69) 2 Fry’s dozen Eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.50) Mahatma Rice (Reg. 2.79 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1.79) Kroger Syrup (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2.19) 4 Farmland Sausage (Reg. $3.49, Sale 4/$5) Kroger Parm cheese (Reg. $2.79) Kroger chocolate Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) Kroger Bread Crumbs (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.69) Kroger Strawberry Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) Ortega Jalapenos (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .75/2Q doubled to $1/2 = .50- other .50 on other Ortega item) Ortega Salsa (Reg. $2.79, Sale $1.87 - .75/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $1.37 –other .50 posted on other Ortega item) Banana (Reg. $.32, Sale $.27) Fruit Roll Up (Reg. $.50) Yoplait Yogurt (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.39 - .35Q doubled to .70 = $1.69) Strawberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $.97 - .35Q = $.62) I spent $40.92 and saved $36.22 which is 46%. Not nearly as good as I would have liked but I guess you can’t win them all.

Fry's Trip April 26th

Fry’s has milk and strawberries on sale really cheap today so I went to stock up for the week. I also picked up a couple other sale items. Transaction 2 Bunny Vehicle (Reg. $2.00, Clearance $.20) 2 Jelly Beans (Reg. $2.30, Sale $.23) 2 Strawberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $.77) 2 Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $.99) 2 Vitamins (Reg. $7.49, Sale $4.49 - $1Q = $3.49) 6 Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.00) I spent $18.04 and saved $33.38 which was 65%.

Fry's Trip March 30th

We are still stocked up on lots of groceries but running low on milk and produce so I got my coupons together and headed to Fry’s and Safeway. Fry’s has cereal on sale 4/$8 then get $4 off when you buy 4. So basically 4/$4. I had coupons for the cereal so I got several boxes free. It had a limit of one offer per transaction so I broke my trip up into 2 transactions. Transaction 1 3 Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale .99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 5 2-liter soda (Reg. $1.99, Sale 5/$5) 2 Cap N Crunch (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2 - $1/2Q - $1 for cereal deal = .50 each) 2 Quaker Oat Squares (Reg. $4.69, Sale $2 - $1 for cereal deal - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) 2 Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.47) Kroger Cottage Cheese (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1) Pillsbury Biscuits (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .25 for biscuit deal = .75) 3 Pillsbury Pizza Crust (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1 - .25 for biscuit deal - .40Q doubled to .75 = FREE) Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99) 2 Tyson Chickens (Reg. $4.83 & $3.78, Sale $2.78 & $2.18) Broccoli Crowns (Reg. $1.80, Sale $1.21) Tarter Sauce (Reg. $2.89, Sale $1) Dannon Yogurt (Reg. $2.49, Sale $2.29 - $1Q = $1.29) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $.61, Sale .41) Grapefruit (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.77) Asparagus (Reg. $3.67, Sale $1.83) Green Grapes (Reg. $4.16, Sale $1.29) Potatoes (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.67 - .55Q = $2.12) Kroger Carrots (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) Granny Smith Apples (Reg. $1.84, Sale $1.26 I spent $31.66 and saved $59.49 which was 65%. Transaction 2 3 Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 4 Quaker Oat Squares (Reg. $4.69, Sale $2 - $1 for cereal deal - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) I just had to pay tax on this transaction which was 7 cents. I saved $22.93 which was 100% or darn near close to it.

Fry's Trip March 23rd

Fry’s is still running their Mega Sale so I went to stock up on some items. I didn’t really need much this week so it left lots of room in the budget to buy stuff for future use. Transaction A&W Root Beer (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.25 - .50 M&M sale = .75) 6 Powerade (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .50 M&M Sale = .50) Diet Dr Pepper 20 0z (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1.39 – free coupon = FREE) 2 Shedds Country Crock Butter (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.50 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) Daisy Sour Cream (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.50 - .50 M&M Sale = $1) Daisy Cottage Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.29 - .60q doubled to $1 = $1.29) Danimal Yogurt (Reg. $2.69, Sale $2.50 -$1Q = $1.50) 2 Fry’s Dozen Eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale .88) Capri Sun Sunrise drinks (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1) Danimal Yogurt drinks (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.99 - $1Q = $1.99) 2 Welchs Juice (Reg. $3.99, Sale $3 - .50 M&M Sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = $1.50 Tropicana OJ (Reg. $4.59, Sale $2.39 - $1Q = $1.39) Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.89) Dr Pepper 2 Liter (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1.67 – free coupon = FREE) 2 Fry’s Tortilla chips (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1 - .75/2Q = $1.25/2) Fry’s Apple Juice (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.99 – 35Q = $1.64) Chex Mix (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) 3 Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) Huggies Diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 - $3 = $6.99) 2 Wesson Oil (Reg. $5.99, Sale $3 - .50 M&M Sale = $2.50) 3 Chex Mix Bars (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) 3 Fiber One Bars (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) Fruit Stackerz (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) 2 Planters Nut Bars (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - $1Q = $1) Nature Valley Bars (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2 - .50 M&M sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) Tartar Sauce (Reg. $2.89, Sale $1) Kroger Strawberry Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) 3 bags pasta (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.25 - .50 M&M Sale = .75) 3 pkgs Healthy Ones lunch meat (Reg. $2.49, managers special .99 - $1Q = FREE) 2 2lb chubs Hamburger (Reg. $9.99, Sale $3.76) Beef Shank (Managers special $1.25) 2 Sargento Parm. Cheese (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) 2 Sargento Shredded cheese (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $1 each) C & H Brown Sugar (Reg. $2.69 - .35Q doubled to .70 = $1.99) 2 Kroger Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.64) 2 Nature’s Pride Bread (Reg. $4.89, Sale $2.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $1.50) Heartland Macaroni (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1.25 - .30Q doubled to .70 = .55) I ended up spending $61.77 and saving $135.86 which is 69%.

Fry's Trip March 11th

I am being induced tomorrow so probably won’t be able to make it to the store for the next week or so. Since I know that, I got my coupons together first thing this morning and headed out to do the weekly grocery shopping. Fry’s is running another Mega Sale where you buy 10 qualifying items and get .50 off each one. Transaction Purex (Reg. $5.49, Sale $3 - .50 M&M Sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = $1.50) 6 Powerade Drinks (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .50 M&M Sale = .50) Shamrock Farms Sour Cream (Reg. $2.79, Sale $2 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1) Quaker rice cakes (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .50 credit) Kroger Deep Dish Pie Crust (Reg. $2.39, Sale $1.67) Kellogg's Cereal (Reg. $4.69, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .70Q doubled to $1 = .50) 2 bags Frito’s (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - $1/2Q = $1 each) Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.99) 2 Kellogg’s Mini Wheats (Reg. $4.19, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .55Q doubled to $1 - .50 each) 2 Ziploc bags (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - $1/2Q = $1 each) Kroger Tater Tots (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.99) 2 Toaster Strudels (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .35Q doubled to .70 - .50 cellfire Q = 1 @ .30 & 1@ .80) Ken’s Spray Dressing (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 -.50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .50) Kroger Leaf Oregano (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2) 2 Hormel Pepperoni (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = .50) Dannon Yogurt (Reg. $2.49, Sale $2.29 – free Q = FREE) Ken’s Salad Dressing (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .50) Fry’s Flour (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.99) Sunmaid Raisins (Reg. $4.49, Sale $3.99) Kroger Strawberry Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) Kroger Salt (Reg. $.59, Sale .45) Kroger Chocolate Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) Kroger Caraway Seed (Reg. $2.99) Garlic Bread (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .40 doubled to .80 = .70) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $1.16, Sale $1) Onions (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.50) 2 Kroger Carrots (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) Romaine Lettuce (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1) Kroger Red Potatoes (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.50) 2 Iams Puppy Food (Reg. $6.29 - $5Q = $1.29) Gatorade (Reg. $7.49, Sale $5.97 – free coupon = FREE) I spent $46.53 and saved $82.41 which is 64%.

Fry's Trip March 1st

I made a quick run to Fry’s today. We didn’t need much but I wanted to pick up some lunch meat so we wouldn’t eat out today. Transaction Huggies diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $10.69 - $5Q - $1 cellfire - $1.50 Shortcuts = $3.19) Huggies diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $10.69 - $3Q = $7.69) 3 pkgs Kroger shredded cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1) 2 Yoplait yogurt drinks (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2 - $1/2 shortcuts = $1.50 each) 5 Hunts Tomatoes (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - $1/5Q = .80 each) Pineapple (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1) Fuze Drinks (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 -.25Q doubled to .50 = .50) 2 Oscar Meyer lunch meat (Reg. $4.99, Sale $2.50 - $1/2Q = $2 each) 2 cans Dole Pineapple (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .75/2 doubled to $1/2 = .50 each0 Hormel Lunch Meat (Reg. $4.79, Sale $3.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $2.50) Smart Balance Butter (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.99 - $1Q = $1.99) Smart Balance Stick Butter (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.49 – free q when buy butter = FREE) 4 Jiffy Cornbread Mix (Reg. $.59, Sale $.44) 2 Hunts tomatoes (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .40/2Q doubled to .80/2 = .60 each) Kroger Sour Cream (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1 – Kroger Q = FREE) Starkist Tuna (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1 -$1/2Q = .50 each) Herdez Salsa (Reg. $2.79, Sale $2) Hormel Pepperoni (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = .50) Kroger Block Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1 - .45 Kroger Q = .55) I ended up spending $40.42 and saving $61.41 which is 61%. I got several things not on my list but it is all stuff we eat on a regular basis so none of it will go to waste. I am sure looking forward to cutting into that pineapple.

Fry's Trip February 23rd

I went to Fry’s to get a couple things of meat before they go off sale. I lucked out and found a couple cube steaks on managers special. My awesome husband got a promotion today so I am going to make him a special dinner. Plus the boy and I are making him a cake. Should be a great evening. Transaction 2 Fry’s half gallon milk (Reg. $2.59, Sale $.88) 3 pkgs Chicken (Reg $8.69, $8.98, & $7.78, Sale $2.89, $3.01 & $2.61) Cube Steak (Sale $2.31 & $1.82) Pork Chops (Reg. $12.68, Sale $5.19) Clementines (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.77 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $1.77) Strawberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.50) I spent $23.75 and saved $31.50 which is 57%.

Fry's Trip February 18th

After planning my meals for the week I realized there isn’t much I needed. I went to the store with a list of less than 10 items. I was super excited when the bakery employee walked by with the discounted bakery goods. Since I wasn’t buying much I decided to stock up. I love having lots of bread products in the freezer. Transaction 2 loaves grain bread (Sale $1) Coney Buns (Sale $.99) Cinnamon Rolls (Sale $1.49) Fry’s Eggs (Reg $1.79 – Fry’s coupon= FREE) 1 loaf Marble Bread (Sale $1.29) 4 half gallons milk (Reg. $2.59, Sale $.88) Bagels (Sale $1.29) Kroger Freezer Bags (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.89) Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99) Kroger Biscuits (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.34 - $1Q = .34) Shephards Bread (Sale $1.29) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29) Buitoni Marinara Sauce (Reg. $4.29, Sale $3 - $1Q = $2) Buitoni Pasta (Reg. $4.29, Sale $3 - $1Q = $2) Green Onions (Reg. $.69) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $.94) The discounted bread items didn’t ring up with their regular price and then sale price so my savings % is off but they were all at least 50% off. I had a $3.50 CRT from the fruit snack deal a few weeks ago that I used. I ended up paying $18.67 and saving $19.66 (not including the bakery savings) which was 51%. I may go later in the week and pick up some meat that is on sale. Otherwise this is all we need. I love cheap and easy shopping weeks.

Fry's Trip February 6th

I have done my meal planning for the week and realized we only needed milk, diapers and dog food. That left me lots of room to buy stockpile items. I also bought blueberries and blackberries which I will make into pancakes, muffins and cobblers and freeze. There is a Mega Sale running, when you purchase 10 participating items you get $3 off. When I got to the store I remembered General Mills is offering a coupon for money off your next purchase if you buy fruit snacks so I broke my trip up into two transactions. Transaction 1 10 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.99 - .30 for Mega Sale - .50/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $1.19 a box) 2 Trix (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.67 - .55Q = $1.12) 3 Honey Nut Cheerios (Reg. $4.39, Sale $1.67 - .55Q = $1.12) For some reason the Internet printable coupons did not double as I had planned. With that new change I ended up spending $17.38 and saving $33.45 which is 65%. I also got a CRT for $3.50 off my next purchase. Transaction 2 Huggies (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 - $1Q = $8.99) 2 Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.57) Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q = .49) Country Crock Butter (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2.49 - .30 for Mega Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1.19) 2 Yoplait Yogurt drinks (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2 - .50Q doubled to $1 - $1 shortcuts Q = .50 each) Grands Biscuits (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.27 - .30 for Mega Sale - .35Q doubled to .70 = .27) 2 Fry’s chips (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1) Enchilada Sauce (Reg. $3.39, Sale $2.99 - .50Q - $2.49) Fry’s Black Beans (Reg. $.99, Sale $.88) Multi Grain Cheerios (Reg. $4.69, Sale $1.67 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .67) Kroger Butter (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.88) 8 Fruit Snacks (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.99 - .30 for Mega Sale- .50/2 doubled to $1/2 = $1.19) Bag of Onions (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.50) 2 Trix (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.67 - .55Q = $1.12) 3 Honey Nut Cheerios (Reg. 4.39, Sale $1.67 - .55Q = $1.12) Hot Dog Buns (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.50) 3 Blackberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1) 3 Blueberries (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1) Pet Pride Dog Food (Reg. $15.99, Sale $13.99) Grapes (Reg. $4.51, Sale $1.39) I used the $3.50 CRT from the first transaction. I spent $61.85 and saved $83.57 which was 58%. I earned another $3.50 CRT to use on my next trip.

Shopping Trips January 30th

Today has been a busy day. I have taken my son to a Dr Appt, went to my friend’s ground breaking ceremony, had lunch with a friend and her daughter and grocery shopped at 2 stores. I am beat!! Luckily, I found some good deals and am done for a week. We are pretty stocked up on groceries so I picked up some milk, eggs and stuff to add to the stockpile. While I was at Fry’s I noticed a sign that they are tripling and quadrupling coupons again up to $1. Woo Hoo!! Safeway Transaction 4 cases of soda (Reg. $5.99, Sale 4/$7.99 with Safeway Q - $2/3 Q = 4/$5.99) 2 cartons eggs (Reg. $2.49, Sale B1G1 = 2/$2.49) Milk (Reg. $2.69) 2 pkgs Hamburger Buns (Reg. $1.59, Sale $.49) 2 Hillshire Farm Beef Smokies (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2.50 – $1/2= $2 Each) Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2.50 - .35Q doubled to .70 = $1.80) 4 Johnsonville Brats (Reg. $5.99, Sale $1.99 - $5/4 = $2.96/4) I spent $17.59 and saved $54.66 which is 76%.

Fry’s Transaction 8 pkgs Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) Tostito’s Dip (Reg. $3.69, Sale $3 - $2Q = $1) Rice Vinegar (Reg. $2.79) Hershey’s Syrup (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.88) Kroger Vanilla (Reg. $.97) Hoisin Sauce (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2.99) 2 Lay’s chips (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale = $1.50) 2 Bread Crumbs (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.69) Kleenex (Reg. $2.79, Sale $1.25 - .50 for M& M Sale - .40 Q tripled to $1 = -.25) Aquafina (Reg. $6.99, Sale $3.50 - .50 for M&M Sale = $3) 10 bags Kraft Shredded Cheese (Reg. $2.49, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale - .75q 6 doubled to $1 = 6 @ $.49, 4 @ $.74) Kroger Yogurt (Reg. $.69, Sale $.34 – Fry’s q = FREE) Goldfish (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.50 - .50 for M&M Sale = $1) Cashews (Reg. $5.49, Sale $3.50) 2 Wheat Thins (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale - $2/2Q = $1/2) Chex Mix (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) Fry’s Brown Rice (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.69) Potatoes (Reg. $3.79) 2 Kraft Block Cheese (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale - .75Q = .74 each) 2 Onions (Reg. $.97) 2 Green Onions (Reg. $.69 each) Balloon for my boy (Reg. $2.99) I spent $44.50 and saved $87.05 which is 66%. Luckily shredded cheese freezes well because we are stocked up for awhile.

Fry's Trip January 22nd

It is Mix N Match time again at Fry’s. I love this sale because it is a great time to stock up on granola bars and get several items free with coupons. If you buy 10 participating items you get $5 off or .50 each item. There is a limit of 3 offers per transaction. I went over my 30 item limit per transaction so I had to break it up into two transactions. Transaction 1 10 Green Giant Steamers (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.50 - .50 for M&M Sale, - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) 2 Heinz Ketchup (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M sale = $1.50) Lay’s Chips (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale = $1.50) Tostito’s Chips (Reg. $3.99, Sale $3) 2 Tropicana OJ (Reg. $4.59, Sale $2.50 - .50 for M&M Sale - $1.25/2 Q = $2.75/2) 4 Chex Mix (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale- .50Q doubled to $1 = .50 each) Tostito’s Spinach Dip (Reg. $3.69, Sale $3 - $2Q = $1) Goldfish (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.50 - .50 for M&M Sale = $1) I spent $12.94 and saved $53.23 which is 80%. Transaction 2 5 cases Soda (Reg. $5.29, Sale 5/$12 - $1Q = 5/$11) Broccoli Crowns (Reg. $1.77, Sale $1.35) Green Grapes (Reg. $5.30, Sale $2.07) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29) Kroger Cookies (Reg. $1.37, Sale $1.25) Juicy Juice (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2.50 - .50 for M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1) Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2.49) 2 Frank’s Red Hot (Reg. 3.19, Sale $1.50 - .50 for M&M Sale - .35Q doubled to .70 = .30) 2 Kroger Shredded Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.88) French’s Mustard (Reg. $2.39, Sale 1.50 - .50 for M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) 2 Hormel Chili (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1 - .50 for M&M Sale - .55/2Q doubled to $1/2 = FREE) 2 Ken’s Dressing (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.50 - .50 for M&M Sale - $1Q = FREE) Rotel Diced Tomatoes (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .50 for M&M Sale - .30Q doubled to .50 = FREE) Kraft Mayo (Reg. $3.99, Sale $3 - .50 for M&M Sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = $1.50) 8 boxes Fiber One Bars (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50 each) 8 boxes Nature Valley Granola bars (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) Quaker Mini Rice Cakes (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - $1Q = FREE) Fry’s Eggs ($3.19, Sale $2.49) Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99) French’s Spicy Brown Mustard (Reg. $2.39, Sale $1.50 - .50 M&M Sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = FREE) Kroger Block Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.88) Goldfish (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.50 - .50 M&M Sale = $1) Country Crock Butter (Reg. $3.69, Sale $3.47 - .55 shortcut Q - .55Q doubled to $1 = $1.92) Quaker Oatmeal (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .50) Tyson Chicken (Reg. $7.49, Sale $5 - .50 M&M Sale - $1Q = $3.50) 2 Bananas (Reg. $.64) I ended up spending $46.11 and saving $117.26 which was 71%. To pay full price for all this stuff it would have totaled $229.64. It definitely pays to take the time and clip coupons and match them to sales.

Fry's Trip January 16th

I had most things I needed for this weeks menu so decided to use the budget to stock up on a few items that were on sale. I also got several items that have been on my list but always get pushed aside because of their higher price. My dog Rusty wanted to be in the picture next to the surprise donuts I brought home for breakfast. No, he didn’t get to sample them. Transaction Pullups (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 - $2 shortcuts q - $2 Q = $5.99) Huggies (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 - $1.50 shortcuts q - $1.50Q - $6.99) 8 Cottonelle tp (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50q doubled to .99 = FREE) Fuze drink (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1 - .25Q doubled to .50 = .50) La Victoria salsa (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2) Fast Fixin chicken strips (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1) 2 Toaster Strudels (Reg. $3.19, Sale $1.99 - .35Q doubled to .70 = $1.29) Ice Cream Sandwiches (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1) Mt Dairy Ice Cream (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1) 3 Kroger Sherbet (Reg. $3.79, Sale $1) 3 Fry’s Tortillas (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1) 2 Kroger Freezer Bags (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1) 4 Rice A Roni (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1 - $1/4Q = .75) 4 Pasta A Roni (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1 - $1/4Q = .75) 4 Kroger fruit snacks (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1) Macayo Enchilada Sauce (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.49) Kroger Cornmeal (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.99) Kroger Lemon Juice (Reg. $2.59, Sale $2.19) Fry’s Canola Oil (Reg. $3.89, Sale $3.17) 4 Martha White muffin mix (Reg. $1.39, Sale $1 - $1/4Q = .75) Fry’s Vegetable Oil (Reg.$3.29, Sale $1.89) Fry’s Bread (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1) Kroger Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.50) Kroger Syrup (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2.19) 6 Donuts (Reg. $3.54) 4 Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $1.04, Sale $.70) 2 bunches Green Onions (Reg. $1.38, Sale $1) 2 Zucchini (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.82) Broccoli (Reg. $1.74, Sale $1.17) Kroger Carrots (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) I ended up spending $68.43 and saving $71.08 which is 51%. Not as good as I would have liked but I expected it since I was buying several things that have been on my “needs” list for awhile. I still stayed under budget so I am fairly happy with the shopping trip. I will just strive to do better next time.

Fry's Trip January 9th

I braved the store today with my son. I try not to do that because I have a hard time concentrating on the coupons/prices and entertaining my son. Plus if he is in the front of the cart I have no place to set my coupon binder. :) Transaction 9 Cottonelle 4 pk TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 6 Powerade (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.66 – 2 .40Q doubled to .66 = 2 Free and 4 @ .66) Soft Soap (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1 - .35Q doubled to .70 = .30) Suave Body wash (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.67 - .50Q doubled to $1 = .67) 4 Reeses Whipp candy bars (Reg. $.79, Sale .50 - $1/2 Q = FREE) 3 Suave Deodorant (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .75Q doubled to $1 = FREE) 2 2lb chubs of Hamburger (Reg. $9.99, Sale $3.76 - $1.50 Fry’s Q = $3.01 each) Gatorade 8 pk (Reg. $7.49, Sale $5.97 – Fry’s Q = FREE) Pet Pride dog food (Reg. $15.99, Sale $13.99 - $2.80 Fry’s Q = $11.19) 2 Kroger Strawberry Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) 4 Kroger Green Chili's (Reg. $.99, Sale .49) Yoplait drinks (Reg. 2.99, Sale $1.74 - $1.50Q = .24) 4 Rosarita Refried Beans (Reg. $1.39, Sale .99 - .40/2 Q doubled .80/2=.59 each) 2 Nature’s Own Bread (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - $1Q = $1) Shamrock Farms Sour Cream (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.39 - .50 doubled to $1 = $1.39) 4 cans Campbell Soup (Reg. $2.79, Sale $1.25 - .50/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = .75 each) 5 cans Fry’s beans (Reg. $.99, Sale $.44) 5 cans Chicken Broth (Reg. $.89, Sale $.44) 2 Jiffy Muffin Mix (Reg. $.59, Sale $.39) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29) 2 Onions (Reg. $1.07) Kroger Cheese (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.50 - $1 Fry’s Q = $1.50) 3 Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $.91) 3 Bananas (Reg. $.72) I spent $46.86 and saved $88.14 which was 66%.

Fry's Trip December 21st

When I got to the store this morning their power was out and all of the cold items were covered. It made for an interesting shopping trip having to uncover all the cold areas so I could get my items. Transaction Eggo Waffles (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.99 - .25Q quadrupled to $1 = .99) 2 pkgs Pullups (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 – 1 $2 Q & 1 $1.50Q = $16.48 for 2 pks) Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2.49) Cool Whip (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 – Basha’s Q = .68) 6 Grands Biscuits (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1 – 2 $.25Q’s quadrupled to $1 & 1 $.30/2Q’s quadrupled to $1/2 = $2/6) Shamrock Farms Sour Cream (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1) 2 dozen eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.67 each) 3 Coffee Mate Creamers (Reg. $2.79, Sale 3/$5 – 3 $.50Q doubled to $1 = 3/$2) Challenge Butter (Reg. $4.69, Sale $3.50 – Basha’s Q = $1.49) 6 Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Reg. $2.89, Sale $.99 – 3 $1/2Q’s = .49 each) Kroger Bread Crumbs (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.69) 5 pkgs Shredded Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.64) 2 pkgs Pecan Halves (Reg. $4.19, Sale $3.14) 2 onions (Reg. $1.08) Cranberries (Reg. $2.49) 2 Farmer John Sausage Links (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1) Celery (Reg. $1.29, Sale .79) Carrots (Reg. $.69) 2 pkgs Kroger Block Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.64) 3 jars Mt Olive Pickles (Reg. $3.49, Sale 3/$5 – 1 $.75q doubled to $1 & 2 $.75Q’s = 3/$2.50) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29) Gala Apples (Reg. $3.50) 3 jars Kraft Marshmallow cream (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1) Mezzetta Peppercini’s (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.79) Bananas (Reg. $.54) 2 5lb bags Potatoes (Reg. $3.79, Sale .97) 3 boxes Betty Crocker Muffin Mixes (Reg. $3.19, Sale $1.88 – 1 .40Q tripled to $1 = 2 @ $1.88 and 1 @ .88) The Huggies deal is still going where you get $3 off if you purchase $16 worth of product. I also received .35 off for bringing my own bags. I spent $77.12 and saved $92.06 which is 54%.