Comments on: Super Savings Saturday: Dillons Mega Sale! http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 25 May 2012 04:18:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Miranda http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235658 Miranda Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:52:11 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235658 OK, my jaw just hit the table there! 25 cents for a jar of Green & Black's cocoa? That's like... *does the math* 15 pence! G&B is a British company, it should be cheaper here than it is for you! I buy it once in a blue moon if I'm making something special. Ahem, anyway, grocery-envy aside, that is a really impressive haul. I do the same thing, scanning the shelves for the reduction stickers. Now if only British supermarkets would catch on to the couponing idea! OK, my jaw just hit the table there! 25 cents for a jar of Green & Black’s cocoa? That’s like… *does the math* 15 pence! G&B is a British company, it should be cheaper here than it is for you! I buy it once in a blue moon if I’m making something special.

Ahem, anyway, grocery-envy aside, that is a really impressive haul. I do the same thing, scanning the shelves for the reduction stickers. Now if only British supermarkets would catch on to the couponing idea!

]]> By: Lana Boote http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235657 Lana Boote Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:20:51 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235657 Thanks for the tip on the coupons by the cheese! They had them at my Kroger here...they were only .75, but still, I'll take it! I'm stocked on shredded cheeses and Rotel for a LONG time thanks to this sale. Thanks for the tip on the coupons by the cheese! They had them at my Kroger here…they were only .75, but still, I’ll take it! I’m stocked on shredded cheeses and Rotel for a LONG time thanks to this sale.

]]> By: Kimberly http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235656 Kimberly Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:06:48 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235656 Thanks to your posts I went out today (to 3 stores...Aldi, Lowes Food, and Food Lion) and spent less than $50 for our week's worth. This is my best ever!! Thank you Crystal. Your weekly "savings" posts always encourage me to do better with my shopping. PS...Tell Patti who posted the link about freezing things, that she found a PERFECT website...Clemson University is where I went to college. Their AG department would definitely know about all things food related! Good Job Patti :-) Thanks to your posts I went out today (to 3 stores…Aldi, Lowes Food, and Food Lion) and spent less than $50 for our week’s worth. This is my best ever!! Thank you Crystal. Your weekly “savings” posts always encourage me to do better with my shopping.

PS…Tell Patti who posted the link about freezing things, that she found a PERFECT website…Clemson University is where I went to college. Their AG department would definitely know about all things food related! Good Job Patti :-)

]]> By: Marli http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235655 Marli Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:42:42 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235655 man I wish our kroger doubled $.75 coupons to $1, that would be great! I'd just take the $.75 coupon, but we don't have those either, oh well! As far as freezing goes-- you are right on, just try it! Even things that say "do not freeze" such as pillsbury rolls/biscuits and coffeemate--- I freeze them all the time just fine! I did my mega ten shopping as well but haven't posted...probably won't ge taround to it. But I was happy. OH and a new HUGE and FANCY kroger opened up by my mom and they had coupons for free items the next 4 weeks. This week was eggs. I walked in and they gave me a banana! lol. and they had all kinds of samples and stuff out. It is such a nice kroger, i might have to drive across town more often! man I wish our kroger doubled $.75 coupons to $1, that would be great! I’d just take the $.75 coupon, but we don’t have those either, oh well!

As far as freezing goes– you are right on, just try it! Even things that say “do not freeze” such as pillsbury rolls/biscuits and coffeemate— I freeze them all the time just fine!

I did my mega ten shopping as well but haven’t posted…probably won’t ge taround to it. But I was happy. OH and a new HUGE and FANCY kroger opened up by my mom and they had coupons for free items the next 4 weeks. This week was eggs. I walked in and they gave me a banana! lol. and they had all kinds of samples and stuff out. It is such a nice kroger, i might have to drive across town more often!

]]> By: mary http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235654 mary Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:02:48 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235654 WOW...you did great!! I didn't get so lucky with the cheese coupons. There wasn't any left in our store...bummer. But, @ $1.49, it was still a good deal for us. Especially with lasagna and crescent dogs (that's for my son's night to cook) on our menu for next week. WOW…you did great!! I didn’t get so lucky with the cheese coupons. There wasn’t any left in our store…bummer. But, @ $1.49, it was still a good deal for us. Especially with lasagna and crescent dogs (that’s for my son’s night to cook) on our menu for next week.

]]> By: Bethany http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235653 Bethany Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:17:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235653 Well, someone else just wrote what I was going to! You simply can't find these kind of prices in New England!! I do coupon clip and shop sales and feel great when I do, but then I see what you get and realize I never ever do that good. Wish I did. Stores don't mark things down like that and even the things like the cottonelle - I clipped the coupon, but our store had that size pack for like $4. Rip off. Oh well, you do what you can. ************************ Money Saving Mom here: My mantra is "Do what you can do with what you've got where you are." There are benefits and downsides to living pretty much anywhere. Don't compare yourself to others, just be thankful for what you have been given and work with that. :) Well, someone else just wrote what I was going to! You simply can’t find these kind of prices in New England!! I do coupon clip and shop sales and feel great when I do, but then I see what you get and realize I never ever do that good. Wish I did. Stores don’t mark things down like that and even the things like the cottonelle – I clipped the coupon, but our store had that size pack for like $4. Rip off. Oh well, you do what you can.

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Money Saving Mom here: My mantra is “Do what you can do with what you’ve got where you are.” There are benefits and downsides to living pretty much anywhere. Don’t compare yourself to others, just be thankful for what you have been given and work with that. :)

]]> By: Marie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235652 Marie Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:46:04 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235652 I had to throw out how much I miss Dillons too! I do want you other Kansas Citians to know that Hen House doubles coupons too (only coupons that are .50 or less)! They are more expensive than Dillons, but have some great sales. I had to throw out how much I miss Dillons too! I do want you other Kansas Citians to know that Hen House doubles coupons too (only coupons that are .50 or less)! They are more expensive than Dillons, but have some great sales.

]]> By: Alison http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235651 Alison Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:36:48 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235651 Excellent job Crystal! I look forward to your Super Saving Saturdays post every week. I have many Krogers in town. However, I didn't do the mega 10! There is always next time. Great deal on the cheese. One time I accidently stuck cheese in the freezer and ended up throwing it out because I thought you couldn't freeze cheese like that LOL. I would love to stock up because I love making pizzas. Excellent job Crystal! I look forward to your Super Saving Saturdays post every week. I have many Krogers in town. However, I didn’t do the mega 10! There is always next time. Great deal on the cheese. One time I accidently stuck cheese in the freezer and ended up throwing it out because I thought you couldn’t freeze cheese like that LOL. I would love to stock up because I love making pizzas.

]]> By: Lyn http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235650 Lyn Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:29:40 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235650 God is definitely faithful for sure although it appears that it also helps to have Dillons/Kroger stores around. :) That's wonderful that you are able to get such good prices. You simply cannot find such low prices here in New England! We eat very few processed foods now out of necessity, so I'm finding it more expensive, but it's okay. Like you often mention, we all must do what works for our own families. Congrats on your good deals! God is definitely faithful for sure although it appears that it also helps to have Dillons/Kroger stores around. :) That’s wonderful that you are able to get such good prices. You simply cannot find such low prices here in New England! We eat very few processed foods now out of necessity, so I’m finding it more expensive, but it’s okay. Like you often mention, we all must do what works for our own families. Congrats on your good deals!

]]> By: Kathy http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235649 Kathy Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:26:32 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235649 Just curious - have you ever tried the Fiber One bars before? My whole family and I had trouble with very painful gas after eating them. I know that sounds terribly graphic! But I just wondered if you had tried them yet. I had to throw a bunch out and stop buying them. Kathy ********************** Money Saving Mom here: Yes, I've even lots of them and *like* them, actually. We eat lots of fiber here, though, so maybe our bodies are more adjusted to higher doses of fiber? Who knows?! Just curious – have you ever tried the Fiber One bars before? My whole family and I had trouble with very painful gas after eating them. I know that sounds terribly graphic! But I just wondered if you had tried them yet. I had to throw a bunch out and stop buying them.

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Money Saving Mom here: Yes, I’ve even lots of them and *like* them, actually. We eat lots of fiber here, though, so maybe our bodies are more adjusted to higher doses of fiber? Who knows?!

]]> By: Melonie (Momma & More/The Prepared Family) http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235648 Melonie (Momma & More/The Prepared Family) Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:22:02 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235648 I'm so glad I read the comments today - I normally don't have time too! I can make good use of this freezing link. Thanks for posting it. Your deals this week are amazing. GREAT finds and great work. I've been trying to pop into Mom of Littles also - I'm so glad that you're finding things going smoother this time with the pregnancy/iron issues. Hoping the third trimester goes wonderfully as well. I’m so glad I read the comments today – I normally don’t have time too! I can make good use of this freezing link. Thanks for posting it.

Your deals this week are amazing. GREAT finds and great work. I’ve been trying to pop into Mom of Littles also – I’m so glad that you’re finding things going smoother this time with the pregnancy/iron issues. Hoping the third trimester goes wonderfully as well.

]]> By: Patti http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235647 Patti Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:15:09 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235647 Here is an answer for Kim and other readers interested in freezing procedures: http://hgic.clemson.edu This web page is from the Extension Service (there is one in every state) and has the official, up to date food preservation information you will need. Just click on Food Safety, Nutrition,and Health, then scroll down and look for Freezing Basics. Keep up the good work! Here is an answer for Kim and other readers interested in freezing procedures: http://hgic.clemson.edu
This web page is from the Extension Service (there is one in every state) and has the official, up to date food preservation information you will need. Just click on Food Safety, Nutrition,and Health, then scroll down and look for Freezing Basics. Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Vanessa http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235646 Vanessa Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:12:04 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235646 Every time you post your grocery deals I wish once again that Dillons was not bought in Kansas City! Every time you post your grocery deals I wish once again that Dillons was not bought in Kansas City!

]]> By: Maya http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235645 Maya Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:45:21 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235645 Wonderful wekk Crystal. I'm very happy for you. I wish I some of the stores around that you have. I had never heard of Dillons or Aldis before reading MSM. There aren't any stores here that double coupons. But I am working the 3 drug stores and finding deals at our local grocery store. (I live in Western MA) Wonderful wekk Crystal. I’m very happy for you. I wish I some of the stores around that you have. I had never heard of Dillons or Aldis before reading MSM. There aren’t any stores here that double coupons. But I am working the 3 drug stores and finding deals at our local grocery store. (I live in Western MA)

]]> By: Honey http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235644 Honey Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:32:28 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235644 Went to Ingles triple coupons event. Bought items totaling $173 for $83 after coupons. I looked at my receipt and it said I had bought 83 items. As I was putting them away, I realized I had gotten several items that were $6, & $7, so I was very happy with the way things went. I don't think I will buy anything next week except milk, bread or anything we use up. I am thanking God for coupons and moneysavingmom! Went to Ingles triple coupons event. Bought items totaling $173 for $83 after coupons. I looked at my receipt and it said I had bought 83 items. As I was putting them away, I realized I had gotten several items that were $6, & $7, so I was very happy with the way things went. I don’t think I will buy anything next week except milk, bread or anything we use up. I am thanking God for coupons and moneysavingmom!

]]> By: Lorrie http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235643 Lorrie Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:20:41 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235643 Crystal, Thanks for the tip on the cheese at Dillons. I went and got 20 packs. I actually showed 2 ladies how to use the coupons so we all stood there and took turns getting coupons. I missed the organic cocoa. I have been watching it to go on sale. I got 10 of the organic toaster pastries at the health food store, too. I got them for free with store coupons. The next time you are there look for their coupon book called Healthy Clippings. It is purple right now. It is full of great organic coupons that can be used anywhere. I was able to get 2 boxes of organic granola at Dillons for $.99 each with these coupons. Great finds this week! Crystal,
Thanks for the tip on the cheese at Dillons. I went and got 20 packs. I actually showed 2 ladies how to use the coupons so we all stood there and took turns getting coupons. I missed the organic cocoa. I have been watching it to go on sale.
I got 10 of the organic toaster pastries at the health food store, too. I got them for free with store coupons. The next time you are there look for their coupon book called Healthy Clippings. It is purple right now. It is full of great organic coupons that can be used anywhere. I was able to get 2 boxes of organic granola at Dillons for $.99 each with these coupons. Great finds this week!

]]> By: Alison Armstrong http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235642 Alison Armstrong Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:42:17 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235642 Awesome deal on strawberries! I wish we had a kroger around here! Awesome deal on strawberries! I wish we had a kroger around here!

]]> By: christine http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235641 christine Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:37:30 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235641 Amen to God being so good & faithful. We thank Him daily for His gracious provision in our lives. Thank you for expressing that truth through your blog(s). Amen to God being so good & faithful. We thank Him daily for His gracious provision in our lives. Thank you for expressing that truth through your blog(s).

]]> By: Jennifer http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235640 Jennifer Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:31:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235640 Wow, you've got some great deals where you live. I have a Kroger, but the Kraft cheese is 2.49, not 1.49. Wow, you’ve got some great deals where you live. I have a Kroger, but the Kraft cheese is 2.49, not 1.49.

]]> By: Jan http://moneysavingmom.com/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html/comment-page-1#comment-235639 Jan Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:19:04 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2009/01/super-savings-saturday-dillons-mega-sale.html#comment-235639 Great deal on the cheese- I rarely buy cheese because it is so expensive- our grocery stores do not do mark downs except on the previous day's meat. Great deal on the cheese- I rarely buy cheese because it is so expensive- our grocery stores do not do mark downs except on the previous day’s meat.

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