My Newest Craze...

Coupon Shopping! So I know that those of you who read Dani's blog know that this is NOTHING compared to her savings, but in my defense (and it's a good one!) I just started this whole coupon shopping thing, and I think I did a pretty good job! I don't know all the rules and little tricks yet, but don't worry, I will :) Anyway, I went to Albertson's Monday night and left feeling like a bandit. They had this deal going on that if you spent $30 in participating items then you got a $15 coupon to use on your next visit, but none of the items were items we use, so I didn't use that. Anyway, here is what I got.

-2 dozen large eggs (normally $4.58) I paid $1.98 with Alb. coupons
-Two boxes Quaker Instant Oatmeal (normally $9.18) I paid NOTHING! They were on sale for $2 a piece, and I used a manufacturer's coupon for $1 off each, but since Albertson's was doing double coupons, I got $2 off each box, making them FREE!
-Albertsons Wheat Puff Cereal (normally $2.89) I paid $1.50 on sale
-Margarine (normally $1.19) I paid $1.00 on sale
-Pace Black Bean and Corn Salsa (normally $3.99) I paid $0.99. It was on sale for $3, but with mfr. coupon for $1 off and double coupons, I got $2 off!
-Froot Loops (normally $3.99) I paid $1.67 clearance price
-McCormick Potato Steamers (normally $2.89) on clearance for $1.29
-McCormick Veggie Steamers (normally $2.89) on clearance for $1.29 (I actually got this one free because it rang up wrong on the register, and Albertsons has a price guarantee, so they gave it to me free!)
-Pork on sale for $2.80 (was $3.99)
-3.5 pounds of oranges (was $3.59 at $.99/pound) but with the Saar's Marketplace coupon I got it for $1.37 (or $.38/pound)
-15 pounds of red potatoes (were $15 at Albertsons) I paid $3!!! with the Saar's coupon (saving TWELVE dollars!!!)

So now we have potatoes to make Mountain Man breakfast, potato fries, potatoes with chili, etc. I also got the McCormick Spice to help me change it up. The boys have oranges for snacks (and I have home-canned applesauce and peaches) and they have cereal they will actually eat or breakfast. Cole has oatmeal (he's teething and will only eat soft foods) and I have eggs for cooking, margarine for cookies, and oatmeal for me. I spent $15.61, and without coupons or sales, I would have spent $54.19! That's a savings of $38.58! Not bad for my first intentional coupon shopping trip. Also this week Kmart is doing double coupons, so I'm going there for cleaning and beauty supplies. I will keep you posted!