Category Archives: Locals

Mar 5

Nico In the Pursuit of Savings part 2

Today I’ll be reviewing one of my favorite local stores Walgreens. I’ll also have the prices of my fifteen items too.

Cold weather has had me shopping exclusively at Walgreens a time or two. The sale items are great and I usually save around $10.00 per shopping trip. I don’t think that I would shop at Walgreens for every item on my list, as a few items were a bit pricey. Walgreens usually has a great diaper deal going on, and occasionally a sale on milk. Last week I picked up a Gallon of 2% Milk for $2.99, best price in town.

I only had two items that fell into the not so good category. I wish that our local store was open 24 hours, our store closes at 9:00 p.m., having a sick kid in the middle of the night, it would be nice to make the little trip to Walgreens to pick up the much needed medication. They also have teeny tiny carts, that Thade loves, but it is almost impossible to fit two kids into one cart.

Now for the positives. Walgreens is very coupon friendly, and the cashiers always make sure to take the time to run every coupon, which I greatly appreciate. Walgreens also has the fantastic Easy Saver catalog, where you can mail in your receipts for Rebates, or even Walgreens Gift Cards. I take advantage of the Easy Saver catalog when I can, and those Gift Cards come in pretty handy for future Diaper purchases. I really love our local store, everyone that works there is very friendly, and very helpful too.

Here was my shopping list:

  • Cat Food-Walgreens Brand 3 lbs: $4.49
  • Kitty Litter-Hartz 8 lbs:$2.29
  • Kleenexes-Walgreens Brand: $1.00
  • Toilet Paper 4 ct-Walgreens Brand: $1.00
  • Diapers- Huggies Jumbo Pack sale item: $9.00
  • Baby Food 2pk-Gerber 2nd Foods: $1.39
  • Baby Food Jar-Gerber 3rd Foods: $.89
  • Gerber Puffs: $2.49
  • Saltines-Nabisco Premium sale item: $2.00
  • Coca-cola 12 pack sale item: $3.00
  • Bread-Wonder Bread: $2.19
  • Eggs-Sale Item: $1.50
  • Milk one Gallon-Hiland 2%: $3.49
  • White Flour 5 lbs- Gold Medal: $2.99
  • Sugar 5 lbs-Domino: $2.79
  • GRAND TOTAL OF ALL ITEMS: $40.51

The week that I priced my items Huggies Diapers, Eggs, and Coca-Cola Products were all on sale, and were by far the lowest prices in town. I’m also very impressed with their prices on Paper Goods, you can always find a great buy on Kleenexes,Paper Towels, and the Walgreens brand Diapers work very well too. I really like their $1.00 deals, on Toilet Paper, and Walgreens brand Facial tissue, I’ve even picked up the 1000 count Walgreens Cotton Swabs for a only $1.00 🙂

Overall I’m very pleased with our local store, and making an extra trip to Walgreens is definitely worth the savings.

Mar 2

Nico in the Pursuit of Savings part 1

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My journey began as I was looking over my grocery budget for the month, and I wondered if there was any way that I could save just a little more. I love to shop out of town at Dillons and Aldi, but by the time that I have invested my gas money ($3.15 a gallon), and my time on the road, I don’t know if I am seeing enough profit.

 

Locally we are limited to Five stores to make the grocery dollar stretch. We have the Nationwide chain stores: Walgreens, Dollar General, and Wal-Mart Super-center. We also have two grocery stores that are commonly found in the Midwest: Wood’s and IGA. Before the Super-center arrived I swore off ever shopping at the local grocery stores, they were just too expensive. I would drive once a week, 40 minutes round trip to the nearest Super-center to save those precious grocery dollars. I’m now wondering if the Grocery Store prices have dropped now that there is a little more competition in town.

 

I’m picking Fifteen items that are always on my shopping list, and I’ll be visiting each store to compare the prices, and to find the best deal in town. I’ll also be reviewing each of the stores and listing what I liked, and what I didn’t like at each of the stores.

Here is my list of what I’ll be shopping for:

 

  1. Diapers
  2. Saltine Crackers
  3. Bread
  4. Eggs (one dozen)
  5. Milk (one gallon)
  6. Cat Food
  7. Kitty Litter
  8. Coca-cola (12 pack)
  9. Toilet Paper (4 count)
  10. Baby Food (2 pack)
  11. Baby Food (jar)
  12. White Flour (5 lbs)
  13. Sugar (4-5 lbs)
  14. Kleenexes (single box)
  15. Gerber Puffs

I’m hoping to find a better way to shop and save locally… Stay tuned for the savings 😉

 

 

Mar 2

Wacky Weather and Walgreens Deals

It is a new day, and my migraine is gone 🙂 The sun is shining, and there are adorable yellow Crocus Flowers blooming in the front yard. It is going to get up to 74 degrees today, but then drop off to 33 degrees, yuck. That means there is a pretty good chance of some severe weather today. I think I’ll stay close to home this afternoon.

I did spot a few good deals at Walgreens on sale from 3/2-3/8, I’ll have to go and shop when the better weather returns. Here is what is on my list:

  • Kleenex Facial Tissue 2 for $2.00 (Must use Store Coupon limit 4)
  • Oscar Mayer Ready to Serve Bacon 2 for $4.00 (limit 2)
  • Walgreens Lotion 11 oz 2 for $3.00
  • Folgers Classic Roast Coffee 13 oz 2 for $5.00 (limit 2)

Happy shopping and saving everybody 🙂

Feb 29

Better Weather, but I’m Under the Weather

Yesterday the sun was warm, and the outdoors are showing signs of Spring, and where am I?  Indoors feeling not so well. I’m so sick of being sick, and my stomach is unwell this morning, again…  I hope to shake this flu thing off by tomorrow, it is going to be in the 60’s. We’ll have to get all of the errands run on the weekend, by Monday the sleet and icy cold weather is making another return.

Thade has been begging to go outdoors and dig in the dirt, if I’m feeling better we’ll have to go out and play today. I hope that Spring gets here sooner than later 😉

Feb 21

Fresh Baked Bread

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My fabulous neighbor came to visit today, and brought along a Fresh Baked Loaf of Amish Friendship Bread (warm from the oven), and the starter for the bread too. The bread is delicious, and we’ll have fun baking with the starter. Thade made a little card for her to say thanks for all of the yummy cookies that she brings us, she was pretty happy.

 

Thade has already had two pieces of the Friendship Bread 🙂 Thanks again to our Super Sweet Neighbor!