Let me start by saying that I did not do the bulk of the grocery shopping this week! My husband is many things – a supportive husband, caring father, God-fearing man– but a frugal shopper he is NOT! He’s actually a really frivolous spender and an impulse buyer by nature! I guess it’s true when they say that opposites attract.
Nonetheless, we did find some pretty good savings this week and last week, particularly at Target and Publix. I went absolutely nuts in the Target clearance section. I found a ton of kid’s clothes for 50-75% off and just racked up! There were also really cute finds in the Dollar Bin I just couldn’t resist. My daughter’s way too young for math flash cards, but that didn’t stop me from throwing them in the cart.
Here’s a snapshot of my Target trip:
8 cotton pants @ 1.00 each
4 shirts @ $1.75 each
4 pairs of jeans @ 1.75 or 3.50 each
2 packs of onesies at $4.98 (plus I used my $1 off coupons)
Double pack of PJs at $4.98
1 dress @ 4.98
7 Dollar Bin goodies (flashcards, placemat, coloring books)
Plus:
(2) 24 oz containers of Enfagrow @ $21.99
- (used (2) $7/1 Enfamil coupons from manufacturer)
I got back a $5 gift card and used it to purchase (1) 100-Pack of Playtex Drop-ins @7.98
It’s hard to estimate my exact savings, but I know the amount of stuff I bought would have run me a lot more at other stores.
Now to the groceries:
Here’s a summary of hubby’s trip:
Total Spent: $81.04
Total Saved: $6.07
*sigh* He tried. In his defense, he did get some more meats and produce, although almost none of them were on sale and certainly would’ve been cheaper at the Farmer’s Market!
Here’s a summary of my trip:
Total Spent: $18.06
Total Saved: $31.96
When I got home and showed him the receipt, I said, “That is how grocery shopping is done!” He responded, “That is why you’ll be doing it next time!” C’est la vie!
Are you new to couponing? Check out these posts to get an idea of how to save money on your groceries:
Couponing in a Nutshell
Getting Started Guide
Introducing E-Coupons
Why I love BOGOs
