Another good grocery day, thanks to Albertson’s close out sale!

I spent $260 dollars yesterday. (be sure to scroll down to the bottom to see what I saved)

I was not planning on spending that much. And if you have been following my grocery shopping excursions using coupons you are probably wondering what is the point of me using coupons when I am spending so much every week.

Here is how it all goes down.

In the beginning you are trying to build up your own personal “stock pile” of food in your own house so you can pretty much “shop” from your own house.

I am to that point now and I have only been doing this not even a month.

I am loaded up on soups, cheese, yogurt, detergents, hygiene products, make-up, medicine, drinks, cereals, baking goods, quick meals etc…you name it, I got it!

So this week I knew I didn’t need much except for a few basics like chicken, milk, bread, eggs, & some fresh fruit, no big deal.

Then I saw in my Sunday paper that 3 Albertson Stores in the valley were going out of business and all of their stock would be 50%-75% off.

I had to jump on it.

This is maybe a once in a life time opportunity for a “couponer” like myself (I’m pretty sure “couponer” is not a real word and I  totally just made that one up). Can you imagine all the savings, 75% off + a coupon….

Let’s just say I was a little bit excited. And for good reason as you will see in the following list of groceries I purchased: Grab a Diet Coke, sit back & kick up your feet……This is a good one.

(12) Hamburger Helpers

(4) Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes

(8) Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mixes

(2) pkgs. of Kleenex Toilet Paper

(2) 100 oz. Tide Laundry Detergent

(8) Febreeze Fabric Spray

(6) Tide Stain Release

(4) Bounty Paper Towells

(4) Dawn Dish Soap

(4) Downy Fabric Softener (60 loads each)

(1) Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

(12) Prego Pasta Sauce

(4) Quantum Finish Power Ball Dish detergent

(2) Pez Dispensers (yes, I take my twins grocery shopping)

(8) Pillsbury Cookie Dough

(8) 8 ct. AA Energizer Batteries

(4) pkgs. of Good Nites underpants (we have a bed wetter amongst us, and no, it is not James)

(4) Secret Deodorant

(1) Miracle Grow Plant Food

(3) Olay Body Lotion

(1) Olay Regenerist Facial Lotion

(1)  pkg. Playtex Tampons

(10) Pantene Shampoo (for the boys of course)

(3) Pantene Conditioners

(2) Deep hydrating balms

(3) Village Kitchen Scented Candles

(3) Bottles of Excedrin Headache

(2) 2 1/2 Lbs. of Tyson Frozen Chicken Tenders

(1) tub of Loyds Shredded BBQ Beef

(1) Tub of Hormel Spicy Pulled Pork

(2) pkgs. Of Bakery stuffing

(1) Pork Roast Tenderloin

(1) pkg. 15 bean soup

(1) jar of  Del Monte Pineapple Chunks

(2) Family Size Lite House Dressings

So yes, I spent $260 dollars that I wasn’t planning on spending but I also saved $398.53  which pretty much rocked my world!

-Jami