$151.37 worth of groceries for $22.48!

Harris Teeter is having their super double coupon event again this week!  I know I say this but I absolutely love these sales...it honestly makes my week!  These events are a great time to try out coupons to be able to get some items for super cheap or free.  If you are not registered as an e-vic member at Harris Teeter you are missing out on a lot of deals!  You can load electronic coupons on your Vic card and use regular paper coupons paired with the same item.  Visit Harris Teeter's website (http://www.harristeeter.com/promotions/e-vic/e-vic_benefits.aspx) to register as an e-vic member.  You will also receive an email every Friday with additional deals only for e-vic members!

Old spice deodorant - Original price: $3.39
Paid: FREE! (2 total)

Old spice shampoo - Original price: $4.99
Paid: FREE! (2 total)

Vidal Sassoon hair stylers - Original price:  $4.69
Paid: FREE! (3 total)

Loreal advanced shampoo & conditioner - Original price: $4.99
Paid: FREE! (2 total)

Reach floss - Original price: $1.69
Paid: FREE! (2 total)

Colgate mouthwash - Original price: $6.99
Paid: FREE!

Benadryl anti-itch cream - Original price: $5.79
Paid: FREE! (3 total)

Tetley tea - Original price: $4.49
Paid: .24 cents each (2 total)

Domino sugar - Original price: $2.29
Paid: .29 cents each (6 total)

Newman salad dressing - Original price: $3.99
Paid: .39 cents each

Truvia natural sweetner - Original price: $4.35
Paid: .49 cents each

Purina dog food - Original price: $6.59
Paid: $1.49 each

Harris Teeter cheese - Original price: $3.19
Paid: $1.67 each (3 total)

California frozen pizza - Original price: $7.15
Paid: $2.00 each (2 total)

Naturemade vitamin - Original price: $8.49
Paid: $2.49 each

Tylenol infant - Original price: $6.99
Paid: $2.99 each

Harris Teeter chicken breast - Original price: $7.40
Paid: $3.70 each

Total: $22.48
Saved: $128.86 

I was not able to post my grocery trip from last week because we went to the beach for a few days during the Easter weekend.  Once I got back from beach I picked up a few items but did not get as many items because I had to pick up some items while we were at the beach and did not want to go over my weekly budget. Below is the picture and total.

 Last week's trip

Total spent: $17.46
Total saved: $49.87

Happy couponing!

Weekly grocery shopping: $124 worth of groceries for $30!

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)

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!