Thriftway Match (4/27-5/3)

Thanks for all those that came to the Carbondale Coupon Class. Next class (it will go more in depth) is scheduled for Tuesday May 24th. Come bring your knowledge and any coupons you want to give away. If you have questions...ASK!

So sometimes you are not always winning the battle but just holding your ground. Right now we are in a season where my coupon skills are not being used (or cooking skills, cleaning, planning...). But that's okay and there is a season to everything and for that it means holding our ground and keeping priorities. My food needs are changing and so are my food desires :) so we are re-evaluating. At this point we have decided that it is time to adjust our food budget up to $250/month. I would encourage everyone to periodically check where coupons have a place and where they don't. I look forward to the day when my grocery bill for the month is only $150 and hopefully that is sooner than later! After a month of not couponing (literally not clipping for at least 3 weeks) I jumped right back in. This is what my husband helped me get at Dillon's this last week.

 TOTAL: $18.93 OOP plus $5 Dillon’s gift card. $1/protein bar,

and .83/ box of cereal after coupons and gift cards (plus 43 fuel points)

These are all of (the best) local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  (If you want to know exactly where the coupon comes from- look on moneysavingmom coupon database). The matches posted here are just that- matches. They might not be a great deal, but using a coupon will save you money if you were planning on buying them anyway or have to buy locally.  There are many other deals every week that do not require coupons however because of time I will not post those (except produce). Please feel free to comment on things I have missed or great deals you've scored this week.
PANTRY

Kellogg's Cereals - $2.00
$1/3 and $1.50/3 coupons
Final Price: As low as $1.50/box wyb 3

Act II Microwave Popcorn - $1.00
.55/1 coupon
Final Price: .45

Ortega Products - Various
.50/2 coupon
Final Price: Varies

DAIRY/FROZEN/ REFRIGERATED ITEMS
Pillsbury Cresent Rolls (4 oz) -$1.00
.40/2 coupon
Doubles to .50/2
Final Price: .75 each wyb2

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits (10.2 oz) - $1.00
.30/2 or .30/3 coupon
Doubles to .50/2 or .50/3
Final Price: As Low as .75 each wyb2

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (7.3 oz) - $1.00
.50/2 coupon
Final Price: .75each wyb2

Pillsbury Grands! Jr Biscuits - $1.00
.30/2 or .30/3 coupon
Doubles to .50/2 or .50/3
Final Price: As Low as .75each wyb2

Robert Cottage Cheese (24oz) - $2.29
.40/1 coupon
Doubles to .50/1
Final Price: $1.79

Roberts Sour Cream or Dip (16oz) - $1.50
.30/1 coupon
Doubles to .50/1
Final Price: $1.00

Birds Eye Vegtables - $1.00
$1/3 coupon (All*You??)
Final Price: .66 each wyb3

HOUSEHOLD
Gain or Cheer 2X Laundry Detergent - $9.99
$1/1 coupon
Final Price: $8.99

Puffs Tissues - $1.00
.25/3 or $1/6
Doubles to .50/3 or $1/6
Final Price: .83each wyb3 or wyb6

HEALTH
Crest Toothpaste - $1.00
$1/1 coupon
Final Price: FREE

PRODUCE

Cantaloupe - .97each!!
Cilantro - .69

Thriftway Match (3/9-3/15)

The next coupon class is coming up on March 18th at 6:30 at the Overbrook Public Library. Please let us know ahead of time if you plan on attending. This class will be basic strategic couponing and is hosted by Amanda from Osage County Clippers and Krystal (me!) from seasonsofsavings.blogspot.com. Mark yourself as attending on our Facebook Invite! If you are still needing help getting on the right track, please feel free to ask questions- I still have Dr. Pepper.

Another big Best Choice sale so no much for me to blog about. Remember that if you have to get something and do not have a coupon- try generic! It will save you money and usually the product is not to different than its name brand counterpart. 

I wasn't able to head to town to go to Dillon's so I sent the hubby. I think he did a fantastic job. He even went to Wal-Mart after and used coupons there (without a list!)- he even took the box into Dillon's. He's amazing, so glad we are on the same page with couponing and saving!

Total was $12.18 (an 84% savings) Only thing the kids want to eat (since they've been sick)
is cereal, so hopefully they get better and won't keep using 5 boxes a week!

These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  (If you want to know exactly where the coupon comes from- look on moneysavingmom coupon database). The matches posted here are just that- matches. They might not be a great deal, but using a coupon will save you money if you were planning on buying them anyway or have to buy locally.  There are many other deals every week that do not require coupons however because of time I will not post those (except produce). Please feel free to comment on things I have missed or great deals you've scored this week.

PANTRY

Kellogg's Cereal - Various (50% off)
$1/2 or $1/3 coupon
Final Price: Varies

Kellogg's PopTarts- Various (50% off)
$1/2 or $1/3 coupon
Final Price: Varies

Keebler Cookies - Various (50% off)
.55/2 or .55/1 (regional coupon)
Final Price: Varies

Campbell's Soup - $1.00
.40/1 Great for Cooking Condensed Soup
.40/4 Condensed Soup, excludes cooking
.40/3 Condensed Soup, excludes cooking
Final Price: Varies

Hormel Compleats - $2.29
.55/1 coupon
Final Price: $1.74

Pop Secret Popcorn (6-10 ct.) - $3.00
.50/2 coupon or
$1/2 ccoupon
Final Price: $2.75-2.50each

Pringles - $1.50
$1/2 coupon from P&G booklet
Final Price: $1.00 each

Pam Cooking Spray - $2.50
$1.50/2 or .35/1 coupon
Final Price: $1.75wyb2 or $2.00

DAIRY/FROZEN/ REFRIGERATED ITEMS
Philadelphia Cream Cheese - $1.99
$1/1 (regional) coupon
Final Price: .99

Jello Refrigerated Pudding or Gelatin Packs - $2.50
$1/1, .60/1, or .35/1 coupon
Final Price: Varies but less than $2.00

Totino's Pizza Rolls (59.6oz)- $7.99
.40/2 coupon
Doubles to .50/2
Final Price: $7.74each wyb2

Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meat - $2.99
$1/1 coupon
Final Price: $1.99

HOUSEHOLD

Charmin Bath Tissue (6 Mega or 12 Big Rolls)- $6.99
$1/1 coupon from P&G Booklet
Final Price: $5.99

Bounty Big Towels (6 rolls)- $6.99
.25/1 coupon
Doubles to .50/1
Final Price: $6.49

Hefty Trash Bags (10-40 bags) - $3.99
.55/1 coupon
Final Price: $3.44

Arm & Hammer 2X Laundry Detergent - $3.00
$1/2 coupon
Final Price: $2.50each wyb2

HEALTH

Colgate Toothpaste- $1.00
.75/1 4oz+ coupon
$1/1 Colgate Total coupon
Final Price: .25 to FREE!

Crest Toothpaste - $2.19
$1/1 coupon from P&G Booklet
Final Price: $1.19

Always Pads or Liners - $3.19
$1/1 coupon (P&G insert or Booklet)
Final Price: $2.19

PRODUCE

Roma Tomatoes- .99/lb
Dole Cole Slaw - .99/bag
Lemons - .25 each

Coupon Class! And my Dillon's Deal

The coupon class for February 19 at 2pm is half full! I have four slots remaining.  The fee is 5 items or $5 that will be donated to a local food bank.  Everyone will walk away with a few grocery items of their own and a outline of everything we talked about.  Here are some things that we will discuss:

- Why use coupons and is it worth it?
- Perks of using coupons, its not just about saving $$
- Resources to help you use coupons
- Using coupons ethically!
- Types and sources of coupons
- Using your time wisely
- Organizing coupons
- Store guidelines
- Important tips every couponer should know.

If you are a practicing couponer please feel free to come, you might learn something new or teach us something! If you are passionate about the subject of couponing, come share your enthusiasm!

Here is a testimony of how couponing can really help lower your budget. I went to Dillon's after church on Sunday and would have spent $65 for all these items without coupons. My total out of pocket (OPP) was $27.31 and I have a $1.00 catalina ($1 off any purchase) to spend next time.  It was only 63% savings but there were some BIG splurges.

Here's the breakdown of this deal after coupons (and Dillon's Mega Event):

Free items: FiberOne bars, Tombstone Pizza, Miracle Whip, Crest toothpaste

Ken's Dressing: $0.99

Jell-O Pudding (3 large boxes): $1.37 or .45each

Wheat Thins: $1.45

Ritz: $1.59

Krusteaz Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix: $0.59

Colgate toothpaste: $0.34 (my husband's dentist reccommended)

Kraft cups: $1.36 or .34 each

CoffeeMate (2): $0.95 each

JollyTime Popcorn: $0.79

Tostitos Whole Grain Scoops: $1.49

Rotel with lime and cilantro (2): $.49 each

Delmonte Veggies (4): $.49each

Starbucks Coffee: $6.49 (I never thought I would be able to buy GOOD coffee!!)- my splurge

Velveeta: $3.49 (We have not had this in our house for over 3 yrs, my husband is so excited!) -his splurge

If you have any great deals you want to share please do! I'd love to hear them.

Thriftway Coupon Match (11/17-11/24)

There are some fantastic sales going on on the Thriftways this week especially if you are prepping for Thanksgiving or Holiday baking. Keep in mind if you missed the last coupon class you can take advantage of the next one on December 4th!! Everyone that comes gets free grocery items and maybe some coupons :) The Mega Event has ended at Dillon's but be sure to check for great prices on frozen vegetables and cereal this week. Happy Shopping and Happy Hoildays (no its not to early to say that!).

Everyone get to choose from my grocery cart at the coupon class.
All of these items I've gotten for free or made money on.
It will be restocked since it got pretty picked over last time!

These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  The matches posted here are just that- matches. They might not be a great deal, but using a coupon will save you money if you were planning on buying them anyway or have to buy locally.  There are many other deals this week however because of time I will not post those (except produce). Please feel free to comment on things I have missed or great deals you've scored this week.
PANTRY
Dole Mandarin Oranges - $1.25
.50/2 coupon from All*You magazine
Final Price - $1.00each wyb2

Libby's Vegetables - $0.69
$1/3 coupon
Final Price - $0.36each wyb3

French's French Fried Onions - $2.99
.50/1 coupon from KCStar
Final Price - $2.49

Carnation Evaporated Milk - $1.25
.50/2 coupon
Final Price - $1.00

Karo Syrup - $2.50
.40/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $2.00

Argo Corn Starch - $1.50
.30/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $1.00

Crisco Vegetable Oil - $2.99
$1/2 coupon wyb2 Crisco Products (possibly the KCStar)
Final Price - $2.49 for Oil

Lucky Leaf Pie Filling - $2.29
$1/2 coupon from KCStar
Final Price - $1.79

Lindsay Olives - $1.39
.55 coupon (if Naturals are included)
Final Price - $0.84

Swanson Broth Cans - $0.79
.50/5 coupon from KC Star
Final Price - $0.69each wyb5

Swanson Broth 32oz Cartons
$1/3 or .40/1 coupon from KCStar
Final Price - Varies

Jello Gelatin - $0.50
.50/2 coupon from KCStar
Final Price - $0.25each wyb2

Jello Pudding - $0.59
.50/2 coupon from KCStar
Final Price - $0.34each wyb2

Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows - $1.00
$1 wyb marshmallows and Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix
Final Price - Free if you buy Cocoa Mix

Keebler Pie Crust - $1.69
.50 on eggs wyb2 pie crusts
Final Price - ??

Kellogg's Cereal - $2.99
$1/3 coupon
Final Price - $2.66each wyb3

DAIRY/FROZEN/ REFRIGERATED ITEMS

Yoplait Yogurt 4 packs - $2.00
.50/2 coupon
Final Price - $1.75each wyb2

Roberts Half & Half - $1.69
.40/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $1.19

Roberts Sour Cream - $1.59
.30/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $1.09

Roberts Dips - $1.59
.40/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $1.09
DiGiorno Pizza - $4.50
$1/1 coupon
Final Price - $3.50

Freschetta Pizza - $4.50
.75/1 coupon
Final Price - $3.75

Rhodes Dinner or Cinnamon Rolls - $3.50
$1/1 coupon (multiple types)
Final Price - $2.50

Rhodes Warm N Serv Rolls - $2.00
$1/1 coupon (multiple types)
Final Price - $1.00

Reames Noodles - $2.00
.50/1 coupon
Final Price - $1.50

MEAT

Farmland Sausage Links or Patties - $2.50
$1/1 coupon
Final Price - $1.50

Farmland Special Select Meat- $3.99
$0.75/1 coupon
Final Price - $3.24
 Farmland Sausage (select varieties) - $1.50
$0.55/1 coupon or $1/2
Final Price - $.95 or $1.00 wyb2

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Charmin Bath Tissue - $10.99
.25/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $10.49

Bounty Paper Towels - $10.99
.25/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $10.49
Puffs Facial Tissue - $1.25
.25/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $0.75

Downy Fabric Softener - $5.99
$1/1 coupon
Final Price - $4.99

HEALTHIvory Bar Soap- $2.50
.25/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $2.50

Safeguard or Zest Bar Soap - $2.50
.35/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $2.00

Head & Shoulders Shampoo and Conditioner - $4.79
$2/2 wyb2 shampoo or/and conditioner coupon
Final Price - $3.79each wyb2

PRODUCESleeved Celery - .47 each!!
Sweet Potatoes - .47lb

Thriftway Coupon Match (11/10 - 11/16)

HOPEFULLY you have been to Dillons and taken advantage of their Mega Event sale! I scored my highest savings ever of 96% and spent $3.04. Most that was spent 2.14 was on Mentos Gum that I wanted for Christmas stockings. This sale has carried over and if you want to know more about this sale it will be part of the lesson at my FIRST coupon class! Anyone that would like to attend the coupon party this Saturday, let me know and you can ride with me! Everyone in attendance will recieve valuable information and lots of FREE items I have accumulated for you :)



Total $3.04 with $2.14 just for the gum in the middle. (Savings of 96%)
Could have had it all for $0.90 if I didn't love my kids and husband so much!

 Not much in couponing at the Thriftways this week due to another massive Best Choice sale. If your organization or school collects labels be sure to check out this sale for a win-win!!

These are all of the local coupon match ups for our local rural Thriftways. [Most rural Thriftways WILL NOT accept internet printables!]  The matches posted here are just that- matches. They might not be a great deal, but using a coupon will save you money if you were planning on buying them anyway or have to buy locally.  There are many other deals this week however because of time I will not post those (except produce). Please feel free to comment on things I have missed or great deals you've scored this week.

PANTRY
General Mills Cereal - $2.50
Cheerios and/or Honey Nut Cheerios $1/2 coupon
Reeses Puffs, Trix, or Cookie Crisp $1/3 coupon
Final Price - various

Chex Cereal - $2.99
$1.00/2 coupon
Final Price - $2.49 each wyb2

Libby's Fruit - $2.29
$1/2 coupon
Final Price - $1.79 each wyb2

Maxwell House International Cafe' Coffee $2.50
$.75/1 coupon from KC Star
Final Price - $1.75

DAIRY/FROZEN/ REFRIDGERATED ITEMS
Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls- $2.50
.40/2, .35/1, or .50/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $2.00- $2.25

Pillsbury Cookie Dough - $2.50
$1/2 coupon
Final Price - $2.00 each wyb2

Pillsbury Biscuits - $2.50
$.75/2 coupon
Final Price - $2.13 each wyb2

Pillsbury Pie Crusts- $2.50
$.50/2 coupon
Final Price - $2.25 each wyb2

Sister Schubert's Rolls - $2.50
$.75/1 coupon
Final Price - $1.75

Roberts Orange Juice (gallon)- $3.29
$.50/1 coupon
Final Price - $2.79!!

New York Garlic Bread - $2.00
$.50/1 coupon from All*You November magazine

MEAT
Farmland Sausage (select varieties) - $1.50
$0.55/1 coupon or $1/2
Final Price - $.95 or $1.00 wyb2

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Charmin Bath Tissue (9 Large Rolls) - $4.99
.25/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $4.49

Sun Laundry Detergent- $2.50
.25/1 coupon
Doubles to .50
Final Price - $2.00

Tide Stain Release or Bounce Fabric Softener - $5.99
$1/1 coupon
Final Price - $4.99

Tide 2X Laundry Detergent - $6.99
$1/1 coupon
Final Price - $5.99

HEALTH

Crest Toothpaste - $2.19
.50/1 or .75/1 coupon
Final Price - $1.69- $1.44

Always Pads - $3.19
$1/1 coupon
Final Price - $2.19

Always Liners - $3.19
.50/1 coupon
Final Price - $2.69
Tampax Tampons - $3.19
$1/1 coupon if "Pearl" is included
Final Price - $2.19

NyQuil or DayQuil - $4.29
$1.50/1 coupon
Final Price - $2.79

PRODUCE

Washington Red Delicious or Gala Apples - .67/lb!!
Texas Red Grapefruit - 2/$1
Yellow Onions - $1.29/3lb bag

Kraft Cheese Coupon

If you haven't already, go to kraftcheese.com and print off a coupon for $5 off 5 selected Kraft products. Every time you use this coupon Kraft will donate 5 meals to the needy. Pair this with a sale and you can get some great deals!

Total: 16.98 and the cream cheese were money makers. These deals expired yesterday :(

The Consumed or Consumer?

So a year ago before I started coupon a drive into Topeka would leave my van partially full but at a hefty price tag. It was not uncommon to drive all the way into town go to Aldi, the Dollar Tree, and Walmart and spend an easy $125. Usually it would take forever too! My kids would end up grouchy and we would have to grab something to eat, I would have to "treat" myself for just "dealing" with everything. I tried so hard to save money and it was costing me a lot of time.

Today we left for town and were back in less than 3 1/2 hours! That is amazing for me when you think about the time just spent in the car (probably about an hour!). First we hit up HyVee and got paid to buy cereal, which was great since we had only 3 boxes (of course it was kinds no child would care to touch). This came right in the nick of time! And the samples of donuts and cookies made my children's day.

Total: $2.66 plus a $6 off you next order- made $3.44.  Creamer was .17 after coupon.

Then we HAD to get the oil change. I know many of you think, well it would be so much cheaper if you did it yourself. We have well meaning intentions but, there is that matter of TIME again. So, I found a coupon for an oil change for $19 (which was right across the street from HyVee). Spent a total of $20.70 and only 30 minutes of my day waiting (which I used clipping coupons!).

Then on to Dillons where my kids had a blast in the car cart and my oldest helped me find our treasures. Elizabeth is great at helping me stay on track and reminding me of what I went for. On this trip I received another answer to prayer. We just used the last filter on my water pitcher (I'm a tap water snob, but the rest of my family isn't). I find myself not drinking water if I don't have my filter but I couldn't justify the $15 that we spend on 2 filters at Walmart.  On my journey to the "clearance" section, I was jumping up and down (literally, my kids joined me even though they didn't know what for). I got 6 filters for a total of $7!!! I also got 4 packs of Duracell AA batteries that I got paid a .25 each to buy!


Total: $31.66 Totinos Pizza Rolls (8), Party Pizza (8), Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (5)- MONEY MAKER, DelMonte Fruit (5), Yoplait Yogurt (3), Reames Egg Noodle (3)- FREE, Yakisoba Noodles (4)- FREE, Campbells Cream Soups (4), Kroger Sour Cream (1), Crest Kids Toothpaste (5), Crest toothpaste (2), Duracell Batteries (4)- MONEY MAKER, PUR Filters 2pk (3), Kids Suave 2in1 (1)

Today we left town with the oil changed, food jammed under our feet, in record time- even with 5 trips to the restroom, and only spent $52.36. I realized that because I have begun couponing I can easily plan my trip from home- not in the store wondering if I have gotten a good deal with three impatient children. I like the idea of going shopping, keeping most of my money, and keeping my time spent the way I want. I am now the consumer, not the consumed!