Some big deals!

I have written in previous posts about how I delight in saving money; I love me a good deal. Today I completed the weekly grocery/supply trip for my sweetie and I, and I scored us some sweet bargains! I did have to visit three separate stores, but I think it was worth it. Take a stroll through my story:

Store #1 only had one item on sale, but it was a doozy:

We are ready for Sunday.

These pizzas were on sale for $2.50, usually $5.99.   The limit was 4, so I bought 4.  (See the top right side of the freezer.)  But lest you think all we eat is junk, please also note the frozen veggies behind the pizza.  But I digress… Current savings: $13.96.

Store #2 yielded some excellent deals as well:

My sweetie prefers his caffeine in sugar form.

Soda was at an all-time low of $8.88 for four 12-packs.  (I had a little mishap with one of the 12-packs from the store to the car; so it is represented by the solo cans on the top of the pile.)  I saved $10.28 on this sweet deal; current savings: $24.24.

While I was in the beverage aisle, I noticed that one of my favorite afternoon pick-me-ups was also on sale!

It's not just for virgins on Seinfeld.

As I left the aisle and was about to continue on my way to conquer more deals, I noticed a whole display of product – and at the top of the display was a stack of rebates!  Wow!

So, the original deal that drew me in was 2 cases for $11.  Seeing as how the convenience store sells these at $1.70 per bottle (I know, I know…), I saved a whopping $7.32.  But add on the rebate, and the savings nearly double, shooting up to $12.82.  Hello!  Current savings: $37.06.

I happily strolled to the next aisle, where more money was waiting to be found.  Next up: snacks.

My sweetie's favorite crackers.

I had to buy 4 boxes to get the sale price; but this is a non-perishable item, so fine.  I saved $1.31 per box, plus I had a $1-off coupon.  Pennies that stayed in my pocket = 624.  Current savings: $43.30.

The last item I secured at this store is not terribly glamorous, but quite necessary:

Um, no comment.

This 12-pack usually retails for $7.99; but the store had it on sale for $6.49, sparing me a cool $1.50.  Current savings: $44.80.

I wrapped up my morning at Store #3, where I found a few items that were the proverbial icing on the cake.

First up: greeting cards.

I heart you, Valentine.

I wanted to get three cards for various members of my family; and I had a coupon for $1 off when you buy three cards.  So voila – a buck back to me.  Current savings: $45.80.

I then went to get our groceries for the week.  I’m planning on making a new casserole tonight (which I will post on my weekly food blog on Sunday; feel free to check it out if you are curious as to how tonight goes), and I need some cheese for it.

Everything tastes better with cheese.

When I arrived to the aisle, I saw the store was running an in-house special: $2 per bag.  (Regularly $2.89.)  Plus, I had a coupon for an additional $.75 off.  So, I got a $2.89 bag o’ cheese for a mere $1.25, saving me $1.64 for this item; and putting my current savings at $47.44.

Just before I left the store, I picked up the last terrific deal of the day:

The first time I ever had Ben & Jerry's was in college; I've been a fan ever since.

One of my sweetie’s co-workers gave him a coupon for a free pint; so I picked up his favorite flavor for him today.  Ice cream is good, but free ice cream is fabulous.  The pint sells for $3.09, so adding this sum to the ones above brings today’s total savings to a whopping $50.53.

Woot!  Now, I wonder what I should buy with this new-found cash…

:)

Stef

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