Tag Archive: Gretchen’s Weekly Shopping Trip
November 7, 2015 | Gretchen
Walmart
2 lbs Asparagus – $1.69 each (Price matched to Aldi)
2 Avocados – $0.49 each (Price matched to Aldi)
Total: $4.36
Homeland
3 Best Choice Cheese – $1.25 each
1 dozen Eggs – $2.79, used Free mobile coupon – Free after coupon
2 Chocolate Cheerios – $2 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) – $1 each after coupon
1 Mission Corn Tortillas – $2.19, used $0.75/1 printable (doubled) – $0.69 after coupon
1 Puff Facial Tissue – $2.35, used Free mobile coupon – Free after coupon
Total after coupons: $6.44
Dillons
2 Lettuce – $0.99 each
0.58 lbs Broccoli – $1.15
1 Kroger Peanut Butter – $1.79, used Free e-coupon – Free after coupon
2 Cucumbers – $0.49 each
1 Ham Steak – $2.50
2 Horizon Mac & Cheese – $1 each, used $0.75/2 printable – $0.63 each after coupon
1 Kroger Lasagna Noodles – $1.79
1 Green Bell Pepper – $0.99
1.88 lbs Bananas – $1.11, used $0.25/1 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.86 after rebate
1 loaf Nature’s Harvest Bread – $1.99, used $0.50/1 e-coupon – $1.49 after coupon
1 gallon Dillons Milk – $1.99, used $0.20/1 Ibotta rebate – $1.79 after rebate
1 Hershey’s Snacksters – $1, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
1 Danimal Smoothies – $2
1 Ragu Pasta Sauce – Marked down to $0.99, used $0.75/1 Ibotta rebate – $0.24 after rebate
Items a part of the Mega Sale (Buy 10 items, Get $5 off instantly):
1 Juicy Juice – $1.79, used $1/1 Ibotta rebate – $0.79 after rebate
2 Land O Lakes Butter – $1.99 each
1 Duncan Hines Cake Mix – $0.99 (I had a free e-coupon for this but it didn’t come off my card.) 🙁
4 Cottage Cheese – $0.79 each
1 Sour Cream – $0.79
1 Colgate Kids Toothpaste – $0.99, used $0.50/1 printable – $0.49 after coupon
Total after coupons and rebates: $24.68
Total for all stores: $35.48
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Scrambled Eggs & Toast x 3
Cereal x 2
Oatmeal, Fruit x 2
Lunches
Macaroni & Cheese, Veggies
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Tossed Salad
Tossed Salad x 2
Cheese Quesadillas, Fruit
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Lasagna, Butterhorn Rolls, Sautéed Asparagus
Hawaiian Haystacks
Homemade Cheese Pizza, Tossed Salad
Mexican Lasagna, Steamed Asparagus
Ham and Hashbrown Casserole, Steamed Broccoli
French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Applesauce (from the freezer)
Salad Bar with Grilled Chicken
September 19, 2015 | Gretchen
Dillons
1 Trolli Sour Watermelon Pieces – $1, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
2 Romaine Lettuce – $0.99 each, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $0.89 each after rebate
1 dozen Dillons Eggs – $3.29
1 loaf Nature’s Own Bread – $2.29, used $0.55 Checkout 51 rebate – $1.74 after rebate
1 Kroger Shredded Cheese – $1.88
1.96 lbs Bananas – $1.16, used $0.25 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.91 after rebate
1 Kroger Half and Half – $1.59
2 Mission Flour Tortillas – $1 each
1 pkg Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – $3.58
1 gallon Dillons Milk – $2.85, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $2.65 after rebate
1 Cucumber – $0.79
1 Yoplait Gogurt – $2.79
2 Moms Best Cereal – $2 each, used 2 $0.50/1 printable – $1.50 each after coupons
1 Kroger Just Fruit Jelly – $1.79
1 Kroger Cottage Cheese – $1.50
1 Psst Sugar – $1.89
2 Cantaloupes – $0.99 each
1 pkg Kroger Drumsticks – $4.57
1 bag Green Peppers – Marked down to $0.99
1 bag Apples – Marked down to $0.99
1.08 lbs Broccoli – $2.15
Total after coupons and rebates: $41.86
Menu Plan for this Week
Breakfasts
Oatmeal x 2
Cereal x 2
Eggs & Toast x 2
Omelets, Fruit
Lunches
Cheese, Crackers, Fruits, Veggies x 2
Macaroni and Cheese, Carrots
Tossed Salad with Cottage Cheese
Tuna Sandwiches, Cantaloupe
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Tossed Salad
Leftovers
Dinners
Oven Fried Chicken Drumsticks, Cantaloupe, Blueberry Bread (from frozen blueberries)
Chicken Fajitas, Fruit Salad
Upside Down Pizza, Tossed Salad
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage (from freezer)
Chicken & Rice with Gravy, Tossed Salad
Hamburger Vegetable Soup, Homemade Bread
Leftovers
September 4, 2015 | Crystal Paine
Homeland
1 Aussie Conditioner – $2.50, used $1/1 printable (doubled) – $0.50 after coupon
1 Mt Olive Sweet Relish – $1, used $1/1 printable no longer available (doubled) – Free plus overage after coupon
2 Ragu Pasta Sauce – $1.77 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) – $0.77 each after coupon
1 Zone Perfect Bar – $1.25, used $0.50/1 printable no longer available (doubled) – $0.25 after coupon
2 Kraft Cheese – $1.67 each, used $0.55/2 printable (doubled) – $1.12 each after coupon
1 dozen Eggs – $2.19, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $1.99 after rebate
1 loaf Nature’s Own Bread – $2.29, used $0.55/1 coupon from the 8/30 SmartSource insert (doubled) AND $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $0.99 after coupon and rebate
1 French’s Mustard – $1, used $0.50/1 printable (doubled) AND $0.20 Ibotta rebate– Free plus overage after coupon and rebate
1 Wishbone Salad Dressing – $2, used $0.75/1 coupon from the 8/23 SmartSource insert (doubled) – $0.50 after coupon
1 C&H Brown Sugar – $2.29, used $1/1 coupon from the 7/26 RedPlum insert (doubled) – $0.29 after coupon
1 Sara Lee Cupcakes – $2.79, used $1/1 printable (doubled) – $0.79 after coupon
Buy 4 General Mills Cereal, Get $4 off instantly:
2 Cocoa Puffs – $1.50 each, used 2 $0.75/1 printable no longer available (one doubled) AND $0.20 Ibotta rebate– $0.27 each after coupon and rebate
2 Honey Nut Cheerios – $1.50 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) – $0.50 each after coupon
Total after coupons and rebates: $8.78
Dillons
2 Duncan Hines Brownie Mix – $1 each, used $0.75/2 printable – $0.62 each after coupon
1 Land O Lakes Butter – $2.50
1 Pineapple – $0.99
1 gallon Milk – $2.85, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate– $2.65 after rebate
1 Izze Water – $0.79, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
3 Ramen Noodles – $0.20 each
1 Kroger Rice Cakes – $1.89
1 Kroger Cottage Cheese – $1
2 Cucumbers – $0.79 each, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate AND $0.25 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.56 each after rebates
1 bag Peppers – Marked down to $0.99
2 cans Beans – $0.69 each
1 Hillshire Farm Summer Sausage – $3.29
3 Totinos Pizza – $1.34 each
0.51 lbs Broccoli Crowns – $1.01, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $0.81 after rebate
1 Romaine Lettuce – $0.99
Items a part of the Buy 5, Get $5 off instantly Sale:
2 Kraft BBQ Sauce – $0.79 each, used 2 $0.55/1 printable – $0.22 each after coupons
2 French’s Yellow Mustard – $0.79 each, used 2 $0.50/1 printable – $0.29 each after coupons
1 Suave Bodywash – $0.99, used $0.50/1 printable – $0.49 after coupon
Total after coupons and rebates: $24.96
Total for all grocery items: $33.74
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Cereal x 4
Toast & Eggs x 2
Oatmeal and Fruit (We still have fruit from the last couple of weeks and some that has been given to us from friends.)
Lunches
Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Veggies
Peanut Butter & Jelly on Ricecakes, Sliced Apples
Baked Potatoes, Cottage Cheese, Steamed Peas
Tossed Salad x 2
Spinach Quiche
Leftovers
Dinners
Summer Sausage, Cheese, Crackers, Sliced Veggies
Chicken Fajitas, Chips & Salsa
Grilled Chicken, Biscuits, Potatoes, Corn
Pancakes, Eggs, Fruit
Chili, Homemade Bread, Veggies
Lasagna Casserole, Tossed Salad
Leftovers
August 28, 2015 | Crystal Paine
Homeland
2 Ragu Pasta Sauce – $1.50 each, used $0.75/2 coupon from the 8/23 RedPlum insert (doubled) – $0.75 each after coupon
Mt Olive Sweet Relish – $1.19, used $1/1 printable (doubled) – Free plus overage after coupon
2 Yoplait Yogurts – $0.50 each, used $0.40/2 printable (doubled) – $0.10 each after coupon
2 Herbal Essence Bodywash – $2.50 each, used $0.75/1 printable (doubled) and $1/1 coupon from the 8/23 RedPlum insert (doubled) – $0.75 each after coupons
2 Planters Peanuts – $1.69 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) – $0.69 each after coupon
4 cans Libby’s Green Beans – $0.75 each, used $1/4 coupon from the 8/23 RedPlum insert – $0.25 each after coupon
1 Wishbone Salad Dressing – $2.19, used $0.75/1 coupon from the 8/23 RedPlum insert (doubled) – $0.69 after coupon
Buy 4 General Mills items, Get Free gallon of milk:
1 Golden Grahams Cereal – $2, used $1/1 printable (doubled) – Free after coupon
1 Honey Nut Cheerios – $2, used $0.50/1 printable (doubled) – $1 after coupon
1 Cheerios – $2, used $0.75/1 printable (no longer available) (doubled) – $0.50 after coupon
1 Go-Gurt – $1.99
1 gallon Milk ($3.75) – Free after sale
Total with tax ($1.69) after coupons and sales: $11.43
Dillons
1 pkg Grapes – $1.85
1 pkg Kroger Tortillas – $1.50
1 loaf Nature’s Harvest Bread – $2.50, used $1.05/1 e-coupon – $1.45 after coupon
2 Kroger Cottage Cheese – $1 each
5 Muller Yogurts – $1 each, used $1/5 e-coupon – $0.80 each after coupon
1 Kroger Tortilla Chips – $1.25, used $0.40/1 mailer coupon – $0.85 after coupon
1 Green Leaf Lettuce – $0.99, received $0.25 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.74 after rebate
1 Cascadian Farms Granola – Marked down to $0.99
1 Hormel Turkey – $3.99, used $0.50/1 e-coupon – $3.49 after coupon
1 Kroger Cream Cheese – $1
1 bag Apples/Peaches – Marked down to $0.99
1.60 lbs Tomatoes – $1.58
1 bag Kroger Brown Rice – $0.89
1.76 lbs Bananas – $1.04, received $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $0.84 after rebate
2 Cucumbers – $0.50 each
Total with tax ($2.05) after sales, coupons and rebates: $25.22
Total for all grocery items: $36.65
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Easy Breakfast Roll-ups
Protein Waffles
Eggs & Toast
Oatmeal
Cereal x 2
Egg & Cheese Quiche
Lunches
Baked Potatoes, Broccoli
Vegetable Soup, Crackers
Tossed Salad x 2
Apples, Cheese, Crackers, Veggies
Turkey Sandwiches, Fruit
Lunch with my family
Dinners
Brown Bag Burritos (from the freezer), Steamed Cauliflower, Chips and Salsa
Easy Baked Ziti, Tossed Salad, Homemade Bread
Chicken Pockets, Green Beans, Fruit Salad
Grilled Chicken, Tossed Salad, Mashed Potatoes
Chicken & Rice Casserole, Steamed Carrots
Homemade Pizza, Veggies
Leftovers
July 24, 2015 | Gretchen
Dillons
1 Kroger Shredded Cheese (16 oz) – $2.99
1 loaf Nature’s Own Bread – $3.39, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $3.19 after rebate
1 Kroger Half and Half – $1.99
3 half gallons Dillons Milk – $1 each
1 General Mills Chex Clusters – $2.99, used $1/1 printable AND $1 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.99 after coupon and rebate
2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Energy Cereal – $2 each, used 2 $0.50/1 printable – $1.50 each after coupons
2 pkg Frozen Waffles/Pancakes – $1 each, used $0.75/2 e-coupon – $0.63 each after coupon
1 Zone Bar – $1, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
1 Lara Bar – $1, used $0.40/1 e-coupon – $0.60 after coupon
1 dozen Dillons Eggs – $2.53
8 Larabars/ZoneBars – Marked down to $0.25 each, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate
1 Skinny Cow Iced Coffee – $1.67, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon
1 bag Oranges – Marked down to $0.99
1 bag Apples – Marked down to $0.99
1 bag frozen Peas – $1
1 Cottage Cheese – $1
1 Horizon Grahams – Marked down to $0.99
2 Ramen Noodles – $0.20 each
1 bag Kroger Spinach – $2.50
2 Squash/Zucchini – $1.11
1 bunch Tomatoes – $1.33
1 Old El Paso Refried Beans – Marked down to $0.59, used $0.50/1 e-coupon – $0.09 after coupon
1 bag Organic Carrots – $1.50, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $1.30 after rebate
1 Green Leaf Lettuce – $0.99
1 Broccoli Crown – $0.70, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $0.50 after rebate
4 Cucumbers – $0.50 each
Total with tax after coupons and rebates: $40.90
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfast
Cereal & Juice x 3
Toast & Eggs x 3
Protein Waffles, Eggs, Fruit
Lunches
Crackers/Cheese/Fruit/Veggies x 2
Macaroni & Cheese, Veggies
Tossed Salad, Cottage Cheese
Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Fruit
Leftovers
Dinners
10 Minute Baked Ziti, Biscuits, Tossed Salad
Chicken/Squash Skillet, Tossed Salad
Pancakes/Waffles, Eggs, Fruit Smoothies
Venison Stew, Steamed Peas, Homemade Bread
Dinner with family
Chicken Drumsticks, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Chicken & Rice, Tossed Salad
July 18, 2015 | Gretchen
Walmart
2 pkg Strawberries – $1.29 each (Price matched to Aldi), used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $1.19 each after rebate
3 pkg Blueberries – $0.99 each (Price matched to Aldi)
1 Watermelon – $2.99 (Price matched to Aldi)
Total: $8.34
Homeland
2 Sour Patch Kids Candy – $1.49 each, used $1/2 coupon from the 6/14 SmartSource insert (doubled) – $0.49 each after coupon (This is one of my husband’s favorite candy – I love getting him surprises with coupons!) 🙂
1 Colgate Toothpaste – $1, used $0.50/1 coupon from the 7/12 SmartSource insert (doubled) – Free after coupon
2 Picante Salsa – $1.59 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) – $0.59 each after coupon
2 Prego Sauce – $1.99 each, used $1/2 printable (doubled) – $0.99 each after coupon
Total after coupons: $4.14
Dillons
1/2 gallon Dillons Chocolate Milk – Marked down to $0.99
1 bag Kroger Frozen Peas – $1, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $0.80 after rebate
1 Gogurt Yogurt – $2
1 bag Kroger Frozen Chicken Breasts – $6.99
1 pkg Kroger Drumsticks – $4.69
3 Totinos Frozen Pizza – 3/$4, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate
3 Muller Greek Yogurts – $1 each, used $1/3 e-coupon AND $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $0.60 each after coupon
2 Kroger Frozen Orange Juice – $1 each
1 gallon Dillons Milk – $2.79, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $2.59 after rebate
1 pkg Kroger Shredded Cheese – $1.99, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $1.79 after rebate
1 Romaine Lettuce – $0.99, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $0.79 after rebate
1 dozen Dillons Eggs – $2.53, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $2.33 after rebate
1 pkg Kroger Tortillas – $1.50
1 Pssst Oyster Crackers – $1.27
1 pkg Pretzels – Marked down to $0.89
1.02 lbs Tomatoes – $1.42, used $0.20 Ibotta rebate – $1.22 after rebate
0.92 lbs Peaches – $0.91
1 can Kroger Beans – $0.69
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – Marked down to $0.69
1 can Psst Soup – Marked down to $0.49
1 bag Kroger Brown Rice – $0.89
Total: $39.12
Total for all grocery items: $51.60
Menu Plan for This Week
Breakfasts
Cereal x 3
Eggs & Blueberry Muffins x 3
Oatmeal
Lunches
Cheese/Crackers/Fruit/Veggies x 2
Mac & Cheese, Carrot Sticks
Baked Potatoes, Cottage Cheese, Steamed Peas
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Fruit
Leftovers x 2
Dinners
Hamburgers, Chips, Watermelon
Chicken & Rice Casserole, Tossed Salad
Mexican Lasagna, Steamed Peas, Watermelon
Spaghetti, Biscuits, Tossed Salad
Sour Cream Enchiladas, Strawberries
Homemade Cheese Pizza, Tossed Salad
Chicken Drumsticks, Rolls, Green Beans
