Harris Teeter Super Doubles

I was so far behind on organizing my coupons that I was really dreading super doubles at Harris Teeter this month. Don't get me wrong, I love saving good money. I just had no motivation. Finally, I just made my self get organized and after that I was super excited to go shopping.

I didn't do as well as I probably could have but I have a pretty good stash and really needed more perishable items than anything. I did however use a $25 HT Gift Card that I got for reviewing turkey deli meat for the NCSU Food Science department so my OOP was pretty low.

2 Packs Goldfish
Kix Cereal
4 Kraft Mac n Cheese
Huggies Diapers
2 Mueller Pastas
HT Kidney Beans
HT Black Beans
Demets Turtles
Brie
Kings Hawaiian Bread
Bag of Fuji Apples
Celery
3 Sweet Potatoes
Bunch of Tomatoes
Bag of Yellow Onions
Bag of Carrots
Earth Grain Bread
2 Palermo's Frozen Pizza
2 Blue Bunny Ice Creams
2 Simply Orange Juices
Kraft Shredded Cheese
HT Cheese Block
Organic Valley Cream Cheese
2 Organic Valley Milks
Mission Tortillas
Nabisco Variety Cookie Box

Total: $136.82
OOP: $59.28

Keep in mind I used a $25 GC.

I think I could have done better but a lot of the stuff I bought I actually needed. I didn't buy too many stock items. Hopefully they will do triples again soon and I will be ready!

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No Coupons this Sunday

Just a quick reminder that since it's a holiday weekend, there will be no coupon inserts in your Sunday newspaper.

Enjoy a day off from clipping coupons!

Super Doubles

I haven't even started recovering my coupon binder from triples and now there's talk of Super Doubles at Harris Teeter again. I've heard this from alot of reliable sources so I better get moving.

Super Doubles will be 8/26 - 9/1

HT Super Doubles Round 4

Ok Seriously I think I'm done. Jude and I made one final trip to the Teeter yesterday. I think it's probably a sign you go to the grocery too much when your baby cries because he doesn't want to leave his friends at the checkout. (They know him by name)

Our Order:
2 Candy Bars @ $.95 ea BOGO (-$1/2 mfc x 2) FREE
7th Generation Automatic Dish soap $2.99 (-$1 IP x 2)
7th Generation Dish soap $1.99 (-$1 IP x 2) FREE
7th Generation Wipes $2.99 (-1 IP x 2)
2 Blue Bunny Ice Creams @ $3.00 ea (-$1.50 IP x 2) FREE

OOP: $2.43
Saved: $22.10

HT Super Doubles #3

Seriously I keep finding more things that are free or that we actually really need... like bananas. Jude loves bananas!

So last night we made a family trip to the Teeter. I like night time family trips... it's a fun little outing where Joe and I work together to keep Mr. Baby happy and find the best deals.

Here's what we got:

Starbucks Coffee Drink $2.49 (-$1 mfc x 2)
Newmans Own Salad Dressing $3.59 (-$.75 mfc x 2)
2 Muir Glen Tomatoes $2.49 ea (- 2 $1 mfc x 2)
Qtips $2.79 (-$.30 mfc X 2)
Bananas $1.91
Starbucks Ice Cream $3.34 (-FREE Coupon)
Danonion Yogurt $1.99 (-$1 mfc x 2) makes it FREE

OOP: $10.10
Saved: $13.58

I will actually be making ANOTHER trip either today or tomorrow to get some 7th Generation Dishwashing Liquid that will be FREE after Joe prints the coupons at work. (We were having some issues last night getting it to print from home.)

HT Super Doubles - Round 2

So I went back to Harris Teeter today to return the overpriced Toilet Paper. While I was there I picked up a few more items.

Here's my order:
Sucess Rice - $2 (-$1 IP x 2) FREE
2 Blue Bunny Champ Cones @ $3 ea (-2 $1.50 IP x 2) FREE
Luigi's Italian Ice $1.64 (-$.50 mfc x 2)

OOP: $.74

I could have got more frozen items except my freezer is jam packed full.

HT Super Doubles

Yet again this month Harris Teeter did Super Doubles instead of Triples, which I greatly miss. However, I've done pretty well with the Super Doubles so I won't complain too much.

Here's what I got today:
Reynolds Aluminum Foil $3.29 (-$1 mfc x 2)
Hefty One Zip Freezer Bags $2.34 (-$1 mfc x 2)
Alexia Waffle Crisps $2.89 (-$1 mfc x 2)
Huggies Natural Diapers $10.00 (-$3 mfc)
4 pk Cottonelle TP $3 (I thought I had the right coupon but didn't... I will be taking these back!)
2 Skintimate Shave Gel @ $2 ea (-$1.50/2 mfc x 2)
Reach Dental Floss $1.39 (-$1/mfc x 2) OVERAGE
Large bag of Zucchini, Squash and Cumbers $2
2 Earthbound Salad @ $3.99 (-$1.00/2 mfc x 2)
Baby Carrots @ $1.79
Kashi Frozen Waffles $3.39 (-1.50 IP x 2)
Lil Drumstick $3.99 (-$1/mfc x 2)
Mayfield Ice Cream $1.99 (-$1 store coupon that doesn't double)
California Pizza Kitchen Pizza $5.99 (-$1 mfc x 2)
Pillsbury Simple Cookies $3.79 (-1.25 mfc x 2)

OOP: $37.14
Saved: $56.97
(I will be returning the TP we already have plenty and $3 for 4 rolls is just silly.)

Kroger

I made my bi-weekly trip to Kroger today. Fortunately they are having a 4 day sale right now where if you buy 10 of their preselected items you get $5 off. So I took advantage of that and stacked some coupons to result in a 50% savings. If you shop at Kroger always check out their website for all the coupons you can load to your Kroger Plus card. (So far they offer 3 different sites where you can sign up. Cellfire, P&G eSavers, & Shortcuts)

Here's what my order looked like.
8 pk Brawny Paper Towels (-$3 sale price, -$1 mfc) (10 item sale)
2 Simply Orange Juice (10 item sale)
2 Multi Grain Cheerios (-$.55 Cellfire Coupon, -$.55 Shortcuts Coupon, -$1/2 mfc)
Raisin Bran (-$.1.20 sale, -$1 mfc) (10 item sale)
Corn Pops (-$.86 sale, -$1 mfc) (10 item sale)
2 Kroger Brand Mac n Cheese @ $.39 each
1 Kroger Brand Macaroni @ $.77
1 Kroger Brand Spaghetti @ $.77
2 Betty Crocker Brownies (-$.60 each sale) (10 item sale) (*had a $.75/s mfc but didn't use it)
Pillsbury Simply Cookies (FREE coupon)
Pampers Wipes (-$.25 P&G eSavers, -$1 mfc)
2 Zatarains Rice (-$.70 each sale, -$1/2 mfc) (10 item sale)
Gillette Venus Razor (-$2 eSavers, -$3 mfc)
Kroger Bread (clearance $.79)
Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream (-$.40 sale, -$1 store coupon)
Cheezit (-$1 sale) (10 item sale)
1 Large All Natural Kroger Applesauce @ $1.92
Kroger Hamburger Buns (clearance $.49)
Kroger Tortillas @ $1.39
Kroger Black Beans @ $.78
2 Sweet Potatoes @ $1.58
1 English Cucumber @ $1
2 Avocados @$3
1 Watermelon @ $3.99
1 Bunch Banans @ $1.01
Chiquita Bites (FREE coupon)
1 Yellow Squash & 1 Zuchinni @ $.95
Kroger Drain Cleaner @ $2.49

- $3 OYNO Kroger Coupon

OOP: $50.66

*We do eat meat but I find it cheapest to buy organic meats at Whole Foods in bulk. I'll post about that trip after I make it!

Organic Coupons

I'm always on the lookout for organic coupons.... today I found these.

FOOD,INC

They expire 10 days after you print them so you might want to wait until right before you go to the store to print them.

Harris Teeter Triples Round 1

Jude and I went today at 11am and they were already sold out of a few things so we'll probably make another trip possibly to another location.

Here's what we got:
(* = No Coupon)
Pepperidge Farm Gold Fish*
EL Fudge Shoppe x2
Huggies Wipes
Viva Paper Towel
Cottonelle Ultra
Ragu Sweet Tomato Basil
Lipton Tea Bags
Whitehouse Applesauce x2
Smuckers Ice Cream Topping
HT Olive Oil*
Weathers Chocolates
HT Natural Steak* (discounted)
HT Natural Ground Beef* (discounted)
Sweet Sixteen Donuts
NY Cibatta Rolls
Heluva Cheese
Mission Tortillas

Total: $72.20
OOP: $36.86

Buy Organic and Save Money?

You may ask yourself. Is it possible to save money and buy organic? Why yes it is!
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Recycled Reynolds Wrap Coupon

Save $.50 on Recycled Reynolds Wrap.

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Eating Out for Cheap

Who doesn't like to go out for dinner. I know I don't like cooking every night, however restaurants are expensive and with the current economy more people are eating at home.

But fear not you can hang up your apron because there are affordable solutions for dining out.

USE COUPONS and gift certificates.

• Check out Restaurants.com for great deals on coupons in your neighborhood. They often have sales with a savings of 80% or more! But make sure to read the fine print because some have stipulations that come along with great savings. But it's 100% legit.
• Check out zSpotlight.com GREAT DEALS. They offer 1/2 gift certificates. They sell out quickly so check often and they are always adding more. I've heard the beginning of the month is a good time to check.
• Buy a coupon book. The Entertainment Book and Greater Raleigh Citipass are two of my faves. Sometimes you can download coupons from their website.
• Join E-Clubs. Alot of restaurants offer send out coupons via email to people that join their E-Club.
• Look through your junk mail. I find coupons for all sorts of things in my junk mail, right before I throw it in the recycle bin.

Clean Out Your Pantry

All you coupon savvy folks I'm sure you have some non-perishable food items that are crowding your pantry. If you don't think you'll use it, lose it! And a good way to rid of that food is to put it in your mailbox.

Well, not IN your mailbox but in a bag next to it, this coming Saturday, May 9th. For the 15th year, Campbell Soup Company and the United States Postal Service are partnering with the National Association of Letter Carriers to co-sponsor Stamp Out Hunger, the nation's largest single day food drive.

Third Place Coupon from the Indy

Third Place not only has coffee but they serve breakfast, sandwiches, vegetarian fare and yummy desserts.

Save $1.00 on the weekly special with this coupon on the Independent Weekly's website.

HT Triples 2009

Jude and I went to Harris Teeter this afternoon for triples. He slept through most of the trip which was nice. We did pretty well. I had to buy alot of stuff that wasn't on sale or had coupons so my total was a little larger than normal but it's still pretty good.

Total Before Coupons: $62,14
Total Spent: $29.86

What I bought:
Tabasco Sauce
BC Cookie Mix
BC Frosting
Craisins
6 pack Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
3 boxes Tissues
Pasta Sauce
Salsa
Panty Liners
2 Toothbrushes
Pears
Bell Pepper
Tomatoes
Sour Dough Bread
Eggos
Cheddar Cheese
Tortillas

Groceries!

Today I did our bi-weekly shopping trip. Two weeks ago I made 2 trips because of triples and I may have to go again next week to get a few things for Thanksgiving but I think I have everything i need.

My List:
Betty Crocker Brownie Mix (I have a rebate for this item so it will be FREE!)
2 - Le Sueur Peas
2 - Swanson Broths
1 - Crisco Veg Oil
1 - Nutmeg
2 - HT Black Beans
Asparagus
4 Sweet Potatoes
1 Organic Yellow Onion
1 Bag Russet Potatoes
Organic Wheat Bread
2 Pie Shells
2 Breyers Ice Cream
1 OJ
HT Cheddar Block
Gallon Organic Milk

Total: $65.58
OOP: $38.90

(BTW - We do eat meat but only Organic so I typically buy it at Super Target or Whole Foods it's cheaper!)

Second trip to HT for triples

Last night Joe and I went to HT for our second round of triples. He got paid friday so we have some money and still had a few essentials to get.

Total OOP: 70.85
Total Before Discounts: $134.90

Savings: 64.05

Cutrite Wax Paper
Oatmeal Raisin Crisp
Mahatma Yellow Rice
Angel Soft TP
Progresso Chicken Broth
4 Cans Campbell Cream of Mushroom
Pillsbury Cake mix
2 boxes Pacific Chicken Broth
2 boxes Barilla Pasta
Eagle Condensed milk
7th Gen Dish soap
HT 9-volt battery
Fresh Express Salad
Red Grapefruit
Bunch Tomatoes
2 Yellow Squash
2 Zucchini
Newmann's Own Pizza
2 Boxes Klondike Bars
CPK Pizza
Pillsbury Pizza Crust
Pillsbury Cookies
HT Sharp Cheddar
Born Free Eggs
Oscar Meyer Deli Turkey
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