Over the last two weeks or so, we’ve been doing an unofficial “Eat from the pantry” challenge to use up what we have on hand. This is a great way to both save money and clear out space. With what we have in the pantry, we’ve been making dishes like pasta, chili, burritos, sandwiches, etc. As a result, we’ve only stopped by the store to get milk & coffee creamer. Now that reserves are running a bit low, I sent Jai to the store this morning to take advantage of some sales and use some free product coupons. Here’s what he got:
Total spent: $7.37
Total before coupons: $29.63
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Got:
Three 4-lb bags of sugar – price: $1.99 each. This was a 24-hour sale good today only, so Jai stocked up on three bags because of the good price.
1 can of Libby’s pickled beets – regularly $1.99, used one free product coupon. Final price: Free. This coupon had no expiration date and has been in my stash for a long time – I got it through a Twitter party that I attended ages ago.
2 dozen eggs – regularly $1.59 each, used one .55 cents off two dozen coupon, which doubled. Final price: $1.06 and $1.07 each, respectively.
2.58 lbs of carrots – price: $1.52
1 bag of Ocean Spray Craisins – regularly $2.00, used one free product coupon. Final price: Free, plus the coupon appears to have taken off its maximum value, resulting in overage of $1.25. This came through a free sample offer on their Facebook page (Now expired) – I received a sample of Craisins plus the free coupon for another bag. I had no idea that the free sample came with a free coupon too, so that was a really nice surprise!
3 tubs of Sabra Hummus – regularly $4.99 each, used three free product coupons. Final price: Free. These coupons have also been in my stash for some time – I received them as part of a project I did on Contest Corner.
It also appears that the cashier doubled two other coupons in the transaction as well – I’m not sure why, since I wasn’t there.
I always get excited when I see how much I save.
I need to get more into coupons as I know they work. Maybe this summer I’ll give it that all american try.
I love using coupons. Great way to save!
What a deal!!! You can’t beat that. Wow, very impressed. Love coupons as well.
you want to come do my shopping this week? I have company and Easter and buy organic and spent $372 on Thursday. Yes, that will last a week (I hope!) with company but I am already almost out of bread…..
You go! That is awesome!
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