Each week I make at least one couponing trip to Harris Teeter and other stores. Our household has a monthly grocery budget of $200 for the entire month. That includes food, toiletries, and household products for our entire family. Sounds a little crazy right? I used to think the same thing before I started couponing.
I started couponing after graduating college and have been going ever since! I have had a lot of people ask about my hobby so I figured I would share my weekly trips with you all to motivate every one to save money on everyday essentials. There are certain items that I will never pay for again! I never pay for things like shaving cream, toothpaste, condiments, shampoo, air freshener, etc... The list of items that I will never pay over $1.00 for would be endless to list!
My grocery trip this week was at Harris Teeter. I spent $30.77 for $124.77 worth of products! I have broken down each item with the original price and the price I paid for each item.
Fiber one fruit snacks - Original price: $3.19 each
Paid: .42 cents each (2 total)
Paid: .42 cents each (2 total)
Quaker granola bars - Original price: $2.79 each
Paid: .89 cents each (4 total)
Angel soft tissue - Original price: $1.89 each
Paid: FREE! (2 total)
Snickers peanut butter bar - Original price: $1.19 each
Paid: FREE! (2 total)
Maruchan bowl & noodles - Original price: $1.19 each
Paid: .09 cents each (12 total)
Jello pudding - Original price: $1.19 each
Paid: .41 cents each (3 total)
Ban deodorant - Original price: $2.99 each
Paid: .89 cents each (3 total)
Suave lotion - Original price: $3.49 each
Paid: FREE!
Almay lip balm - Original price: $5.99 each
Paid: .99 cents each (2 total)
Turkey sausage - Original price: $4.99 each
Paid: $1.49 each (2 total)
Turkey meatloaf dinner - Original price: $9.99 each
Paid: $1.99 each (2 total)
Thomas bagels - Original price: $3.89
Paid: .84 cents each
Harris teeter shredded cheese - Original price: $3.00
Paid: $1.20 each (5 total)
Oscar Mayer hot dogs - Original price: $3.99
Paid: $1.39 each (2 total)
My husband helping to add to the stockpile!
I hope this motivates you all to be able to save money on things you buy all the time! Feel free to ask questions!
I'm motivated by the free food you bring into the home :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I also have a monthly budget of $200 for food, toiletries, and household products but for a family of 5 plus 2 dogs. Harris Teeter is the bomb, but I also love Rite Aid!
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