Stocking Up This Week

After only buying a couple of things last week I decided we needed to stock up on some things this week. I ended up spending more then I usually do, but I should not have to buy anything other then some produce next week. I went to Dillons, Sam's, and Green Acres this week. I did not use very many coupons due to lack of time to prepare for shopping. I just kind of decided to wing it which is probably why I ended up spending a bit more then I intended. I guess that goes to show you always have a list and a plan.

The first photo is of my Dillons trip. Here is what I bought...

Tyson chicken nuggets (Yep, I caved to convenience this week)

Kroger Shredded cheddar

Kroger Sliced cheddar

Egglands Best eggs
-$.35/1 coupon doubles to $.70

Cherry tomatoes

Canning lids

2 Pampers flushable wipes
-$.50/1 coupons doubled to $1

2 Imagine soups Manager's special

1 Onion

1 Cucumber

3 Smart Chicken chicken breasts Manager's Special
- 2 $1/1 coupons

Organic brown sugar Manager's Special $.99

Powdered sugar
- $.40/1 coupon doubled to $.80

2 Garden of Eatin' chips Manager's Special $1.29 each

Strawberries

Organic bananas

Organic granny smith apples

6 String cheese singles

All laundry detergent (To donate to church)
- $2/1 coupon
Total $.99

Kroger cottage cheese

Organic Similac formula (We have to supplement my milk)
-$10 checks from company

Total $71.67

The second picture is of my Green Acres Trip...

10 Rudi's organic bread and buns marked down to $.99 each!
I can sometimes find coupons for these, but not this time.

Arrowhead Mills flax seed

Bulk chia seeds

Bulk pumpkin seeds

Bulk quinoa

Bulk sunflower seeds

2 Mangos

Almond butter with honey marked down to $1.99

Brown Cow yogurt marked down to $.99

2 Organic "jello" for the kids on sale for $1.59

Total $40.08

Sam's Club (Not pictured)

Bulk Almonds

Bulk Walnuts

Total Appox. $25

I am afraid I could not find my receipts to put exact prices and totals with items. If I find it I will add it to this post later.

Total spent $ 136.75 I sure hope this lasts awhile. I guess it is not horrible considering I also bought formula and a lot of bulk items plus meat.

Grocery Totals For This Week

I spent WAY more then I usually do this week. We were running low on a lot of things and I decided to just have a stock up week. I also only bought bananas and eggs for our groceries last week. Hopefully I will only have to buy essentials for the rest of the month.

I did not manage to get pictures this week. Things got put away before I had a chance.

I went to the store several times this week because I kept forgetting things (pregnant brain) or parties would pop up. Ordinarily I try to use what I have on hand, but since it is Christmas I bought some special things.

Dillons

Natures One Bread $2.29
Deli Cheese $1.62
Deli Turkey $2.74
Organge Juice $1
Pillsbury Frosting (Preschool 1/2 birthday) $1.32
Childrens Tylenol $4.79
Can Pear $1.09
Jar unsweetened applesauce $1.39
Raisins $2.19
Bananas $.87
Can Peaches $1.09
Can Oranges $.87
2 Avocados $1.76
Motts Apple Juice $1.99
2 Kroger Marshmellows (Preschool) $3
Kroger Rice Cereal (Preschool, Have you figured out what I made yet?) $1.89

Total $32.73 2 cranky kids = no coupons and lots of quick buys

Dillons (Again)

2 Boxes Annie's Cereal $2.24 each
- 2 $1/1 coupons here
Total $1.24 each

Total Spent $2.76

Dillons (3rd Trip of the week)

I seem to have lost this receipt so I am not sure what I bought or the totals. This trip was to use up some coupons. The highlights were

2 Annies Mac and Cheese $1 -$.50/1 = FREE
5 Boxes Fruitabu clearanced to $2.24 each -$1/1 peelie = $1.24 each
Kroger bagged salad $.99 - $1/1 coupon = FREE

Total Spent around $20


Green Acres
5 Boxes Back To Nature Cracker $2.19 each
- 5 $1/1 coupons here
Total $1.19 each

2 Spectrum Coconut Oil $6.49 and $7.99 each
-2 $3/1 coupon here
Total $3.49 and $4.99 (Before I found the deal at Kroger)

3 Bags Rudi's Organic Bread and Hot Dog Buns Clearance $.99 each
I later found $.75/1 coupons which would have made them $.24 each UGH! Always look around the store for hidden coupons

5 Cans Muir Glen Tomato Sauce $1.15 each
-$1/1 coupon
Total $.15 each!

Total Spent $27.71
Total saved not including clearance prices $38.12

2nd Green Acres Run

5 Muir Glen Tomato Sauce $1.15 each
-$1/1 coupon
Total $.15 each

3 marked down yogurts $.59 each

Total Spent $2.99
Total Saved $5 plus mark downs

Aldi

6 pounds of oranges $2.58
3 pounds onions $.49
2 Grapefruit $.58
Cream Cheese $.79

Total Spent $4.72

Walmart

Natural PB $2.36
Can Great Northern Beans $.88
Pouch Wild Salmon $1.07
YoBaby Meal $1.00
Can Evap Milk $.98
2 Cream Cheese $2.16
Tortilla Chips $1.50
White Flour (Cookies for family) $1.58

Total Spent $12.??

Total spent for the week $102.91 YIKES! Hopfully next time I can stream line things a bit more and spend less. Oh well. The holidays will do that sometimes.

Green Acres December Deals

I am going to try and get back into the swing of things here. Things have been quite rough with my dad this last week. Hopefully soon I will get things back to normal and regular posts.

Here are the best deals I see for our local health food store, Green Acres. I believe they also have a store in Kansas City.

Annie's Classic Saltines 20% off

-$.50/1 here

Total ?

Cascade Fresh Sour Cream 16 oz

$1.99

Tazo Tea $2.99

I think there was a recent coupon in the inserts, but I can not find out when.

Cascadian Farms Boxed Veggies $2.69

-$1/1 here of $1/1 from in store coupon book (Healthy Clippings, also can be found at Food For Thought)

Total $1.69

Stacy's Bagel Chips $1.99

- $1/1 from 11/15 Smart Source

Total $.99

Spectrum Coconut Oil 14 oz $7.99

-$3/1 coupon here

Total $4.99 Great price for organic coconut oil

Back To Nature Crackers $2.19

-1/1 here

Total $1.19

Organic Avocados $.99 each

Whole Pineapple $2.99 each