I shopped at Walgreens and Dillons (one of my new favorites) this week and did a pretty good job saving some extra money. I was shopping for B-B-Q supplies and snacks to have on hand at home. Here are my lists and savings too:

Walgreens:

2 Liter 7up: Free with coupon (for B-B-Q)
2 packs of Lysol wipes: $2.49 ea + $1.00 off coupon= $3.98
1 pack of Dixie Plates on sale for: $1.99 (for B-B-Q)
3 Cans of Black Olives on sale for $.99 ea=$2.97
1 Lady Speed Stick on sale for $1.99
2 bags of Chex mix bogo + 2 coupons for $.50= $1.69

Grand total with tax= $13.75! I also had $2.89 in coupons too.

Dillons:

1 Gallon of Milk= FREE with coupon
1 Box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch= $1.67
1 box of Honey Nut Cheerios= $1.67
1 box of Honey Nut Cluster Cheerios= $1.66
1 box of Fruity Cheerios=$2.90 I had 2 coupons for $1.00 off 2 cereals so it only cost me $5.90 for 4 boxes of cereal, and I earned another coupon for a gallon of milk for FREE.
1 Bag of Doritos= $1.98 (for B-B-Q)
1 Bag of Wavy Lays= $1.98 (for B-B-Q)
3 lbs Chicken Breasts = $5.97 (for B-B-Q)
3 12 packs of Coke @ $2.75 ea= $8.25
1 12 pack of Sprite for $2.75
1 12 pack of Diet Coke FREE with purchase of 4 coke products

Grand Total of $27.18, and I also had $6.50 in coupons too!

This year I’m trying to be a frugal girl, and using coupons when I shop. I’ve been tracking my purchases and coupons that I use to see how I can spend smarter and save more. I’m pretty happy with my coupons savings for the year so far.

February: $18.00
March: $40.89
April: $6.40
May: $4.60

Total so far: $69.89

Please share any comments and ideas for shopping and saving.

I thought it would be interesting to see how much was saved by shopping around. I shopped three stores last week, and I put those items side by side to my local prices. The savings were huge, and well worth the gas in my car.

Here is the list and savings:

4 12 packs Coca-cola Products: $11.00, saved $3.72
2 Gold Bond Lotions: $9.36, saved $3.52
8 48 count Huggies Diapers: $45.92, saved $38.00
2 Huggies Body Wash: $4.78, saved $.86
1 pack Hamburger Buns: $.69, saved $.38
3 lbs. Bananas: $1.07, saved $.21
3 boxes of Lucky Charms: $6.00, saved $1.50
1 box Golden Grahams: $2.00, saved $.50
1 bag Fritos Chips: $1.88, saved $.12
3lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $5.64, saved $2.33
1 Dozen Large Eggs: $.88, saved $.28
1 12 pack (double roll) Angel Soft Toilet Paper: $5.49, saved $.48
1 4 pack (double roll) Sparkle Paper Towels: $5.49, saved $2.78
2 boxes Honey Nut Cheerios: $3.34, saved $1.42
10 cans of Green Beans: $3.90, saved $.90
10 cans of Corn: $3.90, saved $.90
2 cans Large Pitted Black Olives: $1.98, saved $.38
1 Italian Dressing: $.99, saved $.29
1 Loaf of Bread: $.59, saved $.49
2 Gallons of Whole Milk: FREE!!! saved $5.80

Grand Total of savings $64.86! It really pays to shop around.