Isn't she pretty? I did my weekly shopping trip to Grocery Outlet yesterday, and I was super excited to find some good deals! Normally I'll have way more stock up price deals like these, BUT I did some hardcore couponing at the begininning of the month and I only had $40 to spend through the end of May. Here are my goodies:
Pillsbury 24 pre-cut cookies for $.33 each! (Best buy date is 5/26, so they should still be there
Nutranail Gel Perfect nail color for $4.99. (This typically runs about $10 bucks)
Kraft MilkBite bars for $.99
I've got a strict family budget. $400 bucks a month for groceries, household goods, and diapers. $150 for gas. $100 bucks for entertainment, which includes take out.
So, alas, what do we little Price Snob piggies do when we are SO looking forward to going out, but it's the end of the month and the cash is drained? And what to do when something breaks? We tap into the alternatives.
This little spread you see above came from saving and patience. All bundled up for a no money left to spend weekend. The $10 Starbucks gift card came from Disney Movie Rewards, the 3 FREEBIE smoothies from this last Newspaper, FREE 2 taco's coupons (no purchase needed) from Jack in the Box, and $1's from Nanny (my mom sends us and the kids $1's for treats). This weekend we're having danishes, smoothies, taco's and dollar menu items. Problem solved. :) No budget blown.
We also need a new water filter because our Brita we had went cuputz on us. I've had my eye on the PUR 18 Cup Fridge Dispenser on Amazon.com that's $26.99. I saved $5 of Amazon cash from my Swagbucks, $2.88 in credit card points, and I earned $20 in Expo from Amazon cash to purchase. FREE two day shipping because we're all the VIP kind of special with Amazon Prime. After tax, it'll come to $29.34, so I'm only spending $1.46 to get my PUR 18 Cup Fridge Dispenser!
And really, none of these ways of earning "alternative" cash took any of extra time, other than to do what I normally do, except Expo (which takes maybe 3 minutes to just about earn $5 bucks). So many ways to get some extra cheddar!
Don't forget you can price match at Walmart (and sometimes Target)! We get a little worn out trying to chase the deals. Lately I have been price matching to help me get more deals with out going to a thousand stores.
WALMART:You do not need to bring in the ad to price match. Also, they will price match in-ad coupons and honor BOGO sales with listed prices. Walmart is the better of the two to price match.
You can view more details here.
Here are a few highlights from the ads to price match this week. We'll add in more deals as we see them :)
Walgreens weekly ad 5/20 - 5/26:
Nestle single candy bars - $0.49
Use $0.60/3 Nestle candy coupon from 4/29 SS insert
Total Cost: $0.29 each
Wet One's Antibacterial wipes 40ct - $2 (in-ad coupon)
Use $0.75/1 Wet Ones product coupon from 4/22 SS insert
Total Cost: $1.25
Skinny Cow chocolate candy 6pk - $2.99
Use $1/1 Skinny Cow multipack coupon from 4/29 SS insert
Total Cost: $1.99
Arm & Hammer laundry detergent 25 or 32 loads - $2.99
$1/2 Arm & Hammer laundry detergent coupon from 4/22 SS insert
Total Cost: $2.50 each
Albertsons weekly ad 5/23 - 5/29:
Darigold sour cream 16 oz - $1.50
$0.40/1 Darigold sour cream coupon from can't remember which insert! :/
Total Cost: $1.10
THURSDAY thru SUNDAY ONLY: Kraft cheese singles - $1.77
Buy 10 Save $5 Sale:
Mix & match! The prices listed are when you buy 10 at a time. You can price match these prices when you buy 10 of each at Walmart.
Ragu pasta sauce - $0.99 Mix & Match wyb 10
Propel Fitness Water 24 oz - $0.50 Mix & Match wyb 10
Best Foods Mayo 22 to 30 oz - $2.49 Mix & Match wyb 10
$1/1 Best Foods mayo coupon from 5/20 RP insert
Total Cost: $1.49
Pepsi 2-liter soft drinks - $1 Mix & Match wyb 10
French's Classic Mustard - $0.99 Mix & Match wyb 10
$0.30/1 French's Classic Mustard coupon from 5/13 SS insert
Total Cost: $0.69
Lindsay Olives 6 oz - $0.99 Mix & Match wyb 10
Duncan Hines cake mix - $0.99 Mix & Match wyb 10
Safeway weekly ad 5/23 - 5/29:
FRIDAY ONLY: S'more's package deal - one package of Honey Grahams, Jet Puff Marshmallows & Hershey's chocolate bars 6pk - $5Use the $2/1 Honey Maid Graham crackers, Jet Puff marshmallows, Hersheys chocolate bars 6pk manufacturer coupon from the ALBERTSONS AD!
(OR $1/3 Honey Maid Graham crackers, Jet Puff marshmallows, Hersheys chocolate bars 6pk coupon from 5/13 SS insert)
Total Cost: $3 with Ablies manu. coupon!*The outcome on this deal will be different at each Walmart store since the price is 'specific' for the 3 items' but not priced 'specifically' for each item. Some stores might count this as a Buy {A} to get {B} free type deal too which is not allowed. I guess we'll see! :)
FRIDAY thru MONDAY ONLY: Nabisco Chips Ahoy cookies - $1.99$1/2 Nabisco cookies printable couponTotal Cost: $1.50 each
You know what I think? You probably don't want to go there, so I'll just let you in on a secret: Staples like rice, potatoes, bread and pasta were made for an excuse to eat things like cheese and butter. Sure, I'll eat them plain, but really... when I want a big baked potato I KNOW it's the butter or sour cream that's really calling out to me.
Well we have a revolution here. NOW I have a staple so that I can eat things like creamer, sugar, and fruit. I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "your name is liar, 'cause you are telling lies." But it's not so and we can eat it for breakfast! My friend Meagan introduced me to a little somethin' called steel cut oats.
Why am I posting about these on Price Snobs? Cause it's 50% my blog and I'll do what want. OR maybe it's because I waste A LOT of oatmeal because it's gross and mushy, but I always want to eat it cause it smells really good. Steel cut oats aren't mushy! They're yummy and chewy like rice, but they taste like oatmeal. So saving food because it doesn't feel like snot in my mouth = saving money!
This yummy picture above has steel cut oats, strawberries, and some brown sugar. If you haven't tried these yet, I suggest you do!
Surprise! The rainy weather is back in Washington for a little while! But hold that sad face for a moment - Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo offers
half price "Rainy Day" coupons. How awesome it that? If you are from Washington - you know a little rain isn't going to hurt ya, but the zoo has lots of inside exhibits and a special rainy day map to help you navigate to the best spots. Plus, I hear rumors that the animals are much more awake when it rains. ;)
You'll need to check on the Woodland Park Zoo website before you go to see if they declared it an official "Rainy Day." If it is - print the coupon from the website and whip your butt over to the zoo with your coupon in hand! It will be about $8 for an adult and $6 for a child.*Limit four admissions per coupon and cannot be combined with any other offer.
That's me & Leslie hanging out with the Otters!
It happened to be declared an official "Rainy Day" on my birthday last month so we headed up there with the coupon. AND you'll never guess what happened? It dumped all morning long, but when we arrived there around 11 a.m. - there was nothing but BEAUTIFUL sunshine the whole day! It was a fabulous day at the zoo and it was only half price.