Just a quick note.....
The mother in law that passed away is my husbands biological mother.
The mother in law that lives with us is his step mom, Kathy, who has her disability blog posted on blogspot.
Sorry for any confusion!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Prayer request
I would like to ask all of my readers to remember my family in your prayers. My mother in law has passed away suddenly and my husband is traveling to make the arrangements for her. I will post the details when I know them.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Shopping and Saving
I went on my weekly shopping trip at Kroger and Publix this Tuesday. I found some really great deals! I started at Publix, and using my coupons and store specials, this is what I got:
Total retail price: $137.53
Total savings, using sale prices and coupons: $86.64
My out of pocket cost: $50.89
Moving on to Kroger, where I lucked up on some extra savings in addition to what I had planned on getting.
My biggest steals were the Softsoaps, which were on sale for $1 each. I had 7 50 cent coupons, which they of course double to $1 off, so these puppies were free. Same deal on the batteries, they were also on sale for $1 a pack, and I had 75 cents off Duracell and $1 off the Rayovacs so they were all free, except the one Duracell was 25 cents. I felt silly buying all of those when I don't need them, but they don't expire until Dec. 2012, so I think I am ok. Most of our flashlights take C batteries, and living on the coast we have to stock up on these at hurricane season anyway....so I planned ahead. )At least it worked out that way :)
Total retail price: $95.67
Total savings, with coupons and sales: $68.62
My out of pocket cost: $27.05
My hubby says I did pretty good. That makes me proud!
Total retail price: $137.53
Total savings, using sale prices and coupons: $86.64
My out of pocket cost: $50.89
Moving on to Kroger, where I lucked up on some extra savings in addition to what I had planned on getting.
My biggest steals were the Softsoaps, which were on sale for $1 each. I had 7 50 cent coupons, which they of course double to $1 off, so these puppies were free. Same deal on the batteries, they were also on sale for $1 a pack, and I had 75 cents off Duracell and $1 off the Rayovacs so they were all free, except the one Duracell was 25 cents. I felt silly buying all of those when I don't need them, but they don't expire until Dec. 2012, so I think I am ok. Most of our flashlights take C batteries, and living on the coast we have to stock up on these at hurricane season anyway....so I planned ahead. )At least it worked out that way :)
Total retail price: $95.67
Total savings, with coupons and sales: $68.62
My out of pocket cost: $27.05
My hubby says I did pretty good. That makes me proud!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
An interesting idea....
Here is an idea that needs some consideration. My bloggy buddy Miranda has started a new blog about life with endometriosis and living after a hysterectomy at age 25. She has done a lot of research about the chemicals and side effects of using tampons and pads. While this is often an uncomfortable topic (to say the least~~no pun intended)the use of feminine hygiene products affects us all at some point. Her findings are sobering and very concerning to me. The alternatives are also very money wise, and that is something else to consider. While they may not be for everyone, I do think the studies and research need to be considered by all women.
When you have time, please check out Miranda's new blog, My Life Without A Uterus.
I am having technical difficulties this morning and I can't get the links to work. Please use my blog roll and go to The Keeper Of The Cheerios blog, scroll down 2 posts to read about her new blog, and click her link there. On the left hand side of her new blog are the links I have tried unsuccessfully to insert here.
Sorry for all the trouble, let me know if it was worth your time!
When you have time, please check out Miranda's new blog, My Life Without A Uterus.
I am having technical difficulties this morning and I can't get the links to work. Please use my blog roll and go to The Keeper Of The Cheerios blog, scroll down 2 posts to read about her new blog, and click her link there. On the left hand side of her new blog are the links I have tried unsuccessfully to insert here.
Sorry for all the trouble, let me know if it was worth your time!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
How I spent $146.85
Today I went grocery shopping.
My first stop was my favorite store, Publix. Here is what I got:
10 boxes Betty Crocker potatoes
2 boxes Betty Crocker brownie mix
2 boxes Barilla pasta
4 boxes of Pop Tarts
3 large bags of Pizza Rolls
3 boxes Savorings
1 box Uncrustables
1 crate of clementines
1 cantaloupe
12 pack Lipton green tea 16 oz bottles
1 box brown sugar
1 box powdered sugar
1 quart strawberries
Total: $83.71
My cost after coupons and sales: $35.04
Savings: $48.67
Moving on to Kroger:
1 package stickers
2 loaves bread
2 packages No Yolks egg noodles
1 lb. fresh cherries
1 liter soda
2 12 pks Kroger brand soda
4 naval oranges
3 grapefruits
6 boxes Kelloggs cereal
3 lbs. apples
2 lbs bacon
1 dozen eggs
2 gallons milk
4 bottles Softsoap
1 Suave shampoo
1 Suave conditioner
Total: $70.54
My total after coupons and sales: $33.66
Savings: $36.88
Scampered over to Save A Lot
3 lbs bananas
3 bags frozen veggies
one can cooking spray
chili powder
2 cans cream of celery
12 packs Flavor Aide
8 cans greens beans
2 cans potatoes
2 cans corn
olive oil
1 can sliced pineapple
5 packs gravy mix
10 lbs white rice
5 Del Monte fresh fruit cups
1.65 lbs zucchini
1 lb tater tots
Total: $39.66
Savings $2.00 in coupons
My total: $38.45
Headed to Piggly Wiggly for meat:
2 lbs ground turkey
4 lbs chicken breasts
5 lbs pork chops
2 lbs pork cubed steak
Total: $51.95
Sale price: $29.99
Savings: $21.96
Last stop....Food Lion
7 lbs country style ribs
Total: 17.65
Sale Price: $9.71
Savings: $7.94
Ok, so it took me about 6 hours and I was exhausted but if I had not been a careful shopper and paid full retail price, my total for groceries today would have been $263.51. With shopping the sales and using coupons strategically, I only spent $146.85, saving $116.66. How was that for smart shopping?
My first stop was my favorite store, Publix. Here is what I got:
10 boxes Betty Crocker potatoes
2 boxes Betty Crocker brownie mix
2 boxes Barilla pasta
4 boxes of Pop Tarts
3 large bags of Pizza Rolls
3 boxes Savorings
1 box Uncrustables
1 crate of clementines
1 cantaloupe
12 pack Lipton green tea 16 oz bottles
1 box brown sugar
1 box powdered sugar
1 quart strawberries
Total: $83.71
My cost after coupons and sales: $35.04
Savings: $48.67
Moving on to Kroger:
1 package stickers
2 loaves bread
2 packages No Yolks egg noodles
1 lb. fresh cherries
1 liter soda
2 12 pks Kroger brand soda
4 naval oranges
3 grapefruits
6 boxes Kelloggs cereal
3 lbs. apples
2 lbs bacon
1 dozen eggs
2 gallons milk
4 bottles Softsoap
1 Suave shampoo
1 Suave conditioner
Total: $70.54
My total after coupons and sales: $33.66
Savings: $36.88
Scampered over to Save A Lot
3 lbs bananas
3 bags frozen veggies
one can cooking spray
chili powder
2 cans cream of celery
12 packs Flavor Aide
8 cans greens beans
2 cans potatoes
2 cans corn
olive oil
1 can sliced pineapple
5 packs gravy mix
10 lbs white rice
5 Del Monte fresh fruit cups
1.65 lbs zucchini
1 lb tater tots
Total: $39.66
Savings $2.00 in coupons
My total: $38.45
Headed to Piggly Wiggly for meat:
2 lbs ground turkey
4 lbs chicken breasts
5 lbs pork chops
2 lbs pork cubed steak
Total: $51.95
Sale price: $29.99
Savings: $21.96
Last stop....Food Lion
7 lbs country style ribs
Total: 17.65
Sale Price: $9.71
Savings: $7.94
Ok, so it took me about 6 hours and I was exhausted but if I had not been a careful shopper and paid full retail price, my total for groceries today would have been $263.51. With shopping the sales and using coupons strategically, I only spent $146.85, saving $116.66. How was that for smart shopping?
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