Well I finally made up for not shopping in a while! I went to the store THREE times this past week and I am already making my list for the upcoming week! I may even have to stop by the store tomorrow! Jeb ate through a bag of apples in 4 days and just can’t understand why there are no apples in his drawer 🙂 He has asked for an apple at least 20 times today…I guess he thinks they will magically appear if he asks enought times!! Thank goodness they are on sale this week at Publix–I will be sure and buy at least three bags this time!!
I had no idea what I spent this week until I sat down and put my lists together. I was pretty sure I did OK especially for what I purchased!! I am happy to report that it was a great week! I spent $80.20 but– boy oh boy I have a ton to show for that money!! I was able to snag 16 pounds of chicken as well as a whole chicken, plus a weeks worth of veggies and a ton to add to my pantry!! Plus I have a $3 catalina to spend on my next shopping trip.
I spent $80.20 for over $289 worth of groceries. That means I saved 73% this week! That includes all the chicken and I even splurged and got my husband two bags of Starbucks Coffee (of course I picked up the whole bean…so I have to grind it next time I am at the store–tee hee!!)
This is what I purchased for a little over $80:
Publix – Green; Kroger – Blue
How did you guys do this week? Leave a comment or link to your weekly totals.
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I spent $18.06 for $171.65 worth of groceries, saved $153.59 = 89%
Still haven’t gotten my turkey yet, but I’ve got everything else covered for the holiday. 🙂
How did y’all do that????
Help me!
Hi! That is awesome savings – for you & commenter Jo! I am impressed, I am still working on getting that good with the coupons. I was wondering, what/where do you get a produce calendar coupon? Thank you so much!!!
I had the same question about the produce calendar Q. Is it a publix Calendar?
I was wondering about produce calendar Q too. Also, is the meat store coupon only available in Kroger?
Yes, please tell about the produce calendar!
Hey guys
The produce coupon was from the calendar put out last year by Publix—word is that the calendars will not return this year which makes me sad!! I love those calendars and the great coupons that come in them.
They were never available here in GA (only in S. Florida) but my trading buddies always made sure I got 5 of the calendars to use. Oh well–keeping my fingers crossed that they change their mind and print them this year!
I notice people are saving a lot of money using coupons, but how do you plan your meals for the week? Do you just buy everything on sale and then try to make a meal?