So I got suckered in to buying magazine subscriptions. I am so glad the guy mentioned they do that buyers grace period. I am calling them tomorrow to cancel. Sheesh I am a knuckle head some times. Just say NO!
I can't wait to look at the Shop Smart list tomorrow. The ads came in the mail today, I do know that Albertson's had some coupons in them. I am camping again this weekend so I will have to do my shopping early again.
I hope I do as well as I did last week.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
My message to Collette
The lady who did the "Shop Smart Class" that I mentioned in my first post is, Collette.
I think my email below describes my success!
Hi Collette -
I attended your class at Maria Beake's house on 09/19/09. You might remember me, I was the heavy set one that talked about getting the great deal on hamburger and getting angry when I shop... oh and shopping based on the narrow size of my Fridge. :)
I wanted to share with you my success!
I went to Albertson's and Smith's this past weekend. I went to Albertson's first knowing I wanted to get the $1.99 milk from Smith's.
My original Albertson's total was $115.29, he then rang up my card and my coupons. One of my coupons wouldn't ring properly, so I immediately mentioned - oh I am sorry did I not get the right quantity or... - he said - no worries and rang it up anyway! (So cool.) I was fully prepared to apologize profusely and tell him not to worry about. (I read your blog about the lady who said to fight tooth and nail and was appalled!)
My savings with "Big Relief Price Cut", Preferred Savings, Coupons = $91.30! For a balance of $43.99
With the gift card I got at the class - I spent $23.99!
I then went to Smith's which I like their prices on things better then Albertson's.
Smith's total bill $156.21. After my card (and I only had 2 coupons) my Savings was $64.76 - for a balance of $89.45. I can also add another $2.40 savings to that since I needed to get gas and used my $.15 fuel reward!
Although I didn't do the save as much as I spent at Smith's - I have to say my percieved value there was quite high since I was able to buy meats they had that were not shown on the sale ad for $1.99 a pound with card! My freezer is stuffed full of meats!
I am a very happy shopper this week!
Thank you!
Sharon Ruesch
(I got all 5 of my newspapers this week - the collection has begun!)
I think my email below describes my success!
Hi Collette -
I attended your class at Maria Beake's house on 09/19/09. You might remember me, I was the heavy set one that talked about getting the great deal on hamburger and getting angry when I shop... oh and shopping based on the narrow size of my Fridge. :)
I wanted to share with you my success!
I went to Albertson's and Smith's this past weekend. I went to Albertson's first knowing I wanted to get the $1.99 milk from Smith's.
My original Albertson's total was $115.29, he then rang up my card and my coupons. One of my coupons wouldn't ring properly, so I immediately mentioned - oh I am sorry did I not get the right quantity or... - he said - no worries and rang it up anyway! (So cool.) I was fully prepared to apologize profusely and tell him not to worry about. (I read your blog about the lady who said to fight tooth and nail and was appalled!)
My savings with "Big Relief Price Cut", Preferred Savings, Coupons = $91.30! For a balance of $43.99
With the gift card I got at the class - I spent $23.99!
I then went to Smith's which I like their prices on things better then Albertson's.
Smith's total bill $156.21. After my card (and I only had 2 coupons) my Savings was $64.76 - for a balance of $89.45. I can also add another $2.40 savings to that since I needed to get gas and used my $.15 fuel reward!
Although I didn't do the save as much as I spent at Smith's - I have to say my percieved value there was quite high since I was able to buy meats they had that were not shown on the sale ad for $1.99 a pound with card! My freezer is stuffed full of meats!
I am a very happy shopper this week!
Thank you!
Sharon Ruesch
(I got all 5 of my newspapers this week - the collection has begun!)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tomorrow might be the day
I have a girl scout camp out this weekend. And apparently since Albertson's is doing a 3 day sale I should try to hit it early since I will miss it if I try to wait til I come back.
I went to my Grocery Smarts site and printed off my stock up deals. Although I am thinking I should likely review them again and compare to what we actually need.
Anyhow... wish me luck.
I went to my Grocery Smarts site and printed off my stock up deals. Although I am thinking I should likely review them again and compare to what we actually need.
Anyhow... wish me luck.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Kids throw you off track
So here I am TRYING to be good. I have even brought my lunch for pete sake! (Those who know me - know how much I love going out of the office for lunch.)
So what happens... my middle son, the football fanatic, finds a football league to join through friends at school. I have now dropped $240 to join the league (and stuff for the team) and another $200 for the freaking equipment.
I'd like to see the day that I save $440 on groceries to be able to pay for this.
Thank goodness I have $15 in cash in my wallet so I don't have to miss BWW Thursdays with the gang.
It is just hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when stuff like this keeps popping up.
So what happens... my middle son, the football fanatic, finds a football league to join through friends at school. I have now dropped $240 to join the league (and stuff for the team) and another $200 for the freaking equipment.
I'd like to see the day that I save $440 on groceries to be able to pay for this.
Thank goodness I have $15 in cash in my wallet so I don't have to miss BWW Thursdays with the gang.
It is just hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when stuff like this keeps popping up.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Excercising Self Control
So - I have been scouring the internet for grocery coupons. Which isn't completely a bad thing. However, there is a site where you can actually BUY coupons...(whole newspaper inserts you may have missed) can you believe this? Granted you pay pennies compared to the savings you can get for the coupons but still!
I know I need to build my stock of savings/coupons up - but I don't think buying coupons is exactly the way to go.
So even though I had $13 worth (including shipping) - I clicked off the site. now if I can just make it until my next shopping trip.(Thank goodness I have a Girl Scout camp out this weekend... that should keep me in check.)
I know I need to build my stock of savings/coupons up - but I don't think buying coupons is exactly the way to go.
So even though I had $13 worth (including shipping) - I clicked off the site. now if I can just make it until my next shopping trip.(Thank goodness I have a Girl Scout camp out this weekend... that should keep me in check.)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
09/20/09 Family Dinner
So I am not doing well with the not spending much. Family came to dinner tonight and last minute I decided to add a dish or two. Another $53. I will get it right one of these days.
Next month - I think we will attempt German. (We do different pot-luck themes of food each month.)
So far we have done
Italian (Lasagna)
Italian again... Chick Cacciatore
Hamburgers/Hotdogs
Mexican
Chinese
I will let you know how it goes :)
Next month - I think we will attempt German. (We do different pot-luck themes of food each month.)
So far we have done
Italian (Lasagna)
Italian again... Chick Cacciatore
Hamburgers/Hotdogs
Mexican
Chinese
I will let you know how it goes :)
the day after
So I went to a "Shop Smart" class yesterday. I think I am having sticker shock attack today. So as usual you have to spend money to save money right? I hope...
The whole "process" sounds GREAT! I mean if I could go to the store and buy twice as much for half the cost - well then maybe grocery shopping wouldn't make me so angry. I hate that I have to check every price, buy generic, scrimp on some and feel bad for splurging.
So - I am going to give this a try. If you would like to check out the program - the basic thing - is FREE! I know I was shocked. Basically - there is a website that checks for all the great deals. Which you can access, for free, and know what things to "stock up" on. Now if you want the SUPER BIG savings - you sign up for one of their classes and/or order a newspaper(s).
The free website is Grocery Smarts - that may take you to the NV one, but you can always navigate to where you need to go. The lady who taught our class, who, by the way, I can tell LOVES to shop using this program, has a blog also. She showed us actual receipts from local stores where she saved hundreds of dollars. Saved as least as much as she spent, if not more!
So my plan... to blog about my progress. Why am I obsessing? I truly am a shopaholic. I have no idea where all my money goes and I am hoping by getting it out of my head and to here - that maybe I will stick to it and get a better handle on things.
To start - yesterday's grocery bill - three trips.
Smith's (2) = $167.66
Sam's Club = $92.02
For a grand total of = $259.68
According to the receipt with my shopper's card - I saved $34.69 - not nearly the "saving as much as I spend" rule that the program has. But I also shopped before I went to the class.
Some of those items were for my "stock pile" and things like Milk, Juice, eggs - are the things we burn through in a week.
So here are some bonus things to know:
In Redbook Sept'09 - pg 162 - one lady posted about a site for coupons "couponsurfer.com" that looks promising. She also mentioned another site that is similar to Shop Right, but they charge a membership fee that Shop Right doesn't. Also, Shop Right has people who search sites like "Coupon Surfer" so you shouldn't have to spend a lot of time "cutting coupons."
Wish me luck.
The whole "process" sounds GREAT! I mean if I could go to the store and buy twice as much for half the cost - well then maybe grocery shopping wouldn't make me so angry. I hate that I have to check every price, buy generic, scrimp on some and feel bad for splurging.
So - I am going to give this a try. If you would like to check out the program - the basic thing - is FREE! I know I was shocked. Basically - there is a website that checks for all the great deals. Which you can access, for free, and know what things to "stock up" on. Now if you want the SUPER BIG savings - you sign up for one of their classes and/or order a newspaper(s).
The free website is Grocery Smarts - that may take you to the NV one, but you can always navigate to where you need to go. The lady who taught our class, who, by the way, I can tell LOVES to shop using this program, has a blog also. She showed us actual receipts from local stores where she saved hundreds of dollars. Saved as least as much as she spent, if not more!
So my plan... to blog about my progress. Why am I obsessing? I truly am a shopaholic. I have no idea where all my money goes and I am hoping by getting it out of my head and to here - that maybe I will stick to it and get a better handle on things.
To start - yesterday's grocery bill - three trips.
Smith's (2) = $167.66
Sam's Club = $92.02
For a grand total of = $259.68
According to the receipt with my shopper's card - I saved $34.69 - not nearly the "saving as much as I spend" rule that the program has. But I also shopped before I went to the class.
Some of those items were for my "stock pile" and things like Milk, Juice, eggs - are the things we burn through in a week.
So here are some bonus things to know:
In Redbook Sept'09 - pg 162 - one lady posted about a site for coupons "couponsurfer.com" that looks promising. She also mentioned another site that is similar to Shop Right, but they charge a membership fee that Shop Right doesn't. Also, Shop Right has people who search sites like "Coupon Surfer" so you shouldn't have to spend a lot of time "cutting coupons."
Wish me luck.
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