Tony and I have always been ones to get giddy over a good deal. When we open presents on Christmas morning, at least one of us will say, “Do you mind if I tell you how much I spent on that gift? I got such a good deal!” In fact, Tony and I returned one of my my Christmas presents yesterday because he found a better deal online. I’m glad we share the same enthusiasm for saving money, or I’d be pretty upset that my new favorite toy was taken away from me in order to save$15, and that I have to wait a week to get my new one. But think of all the things we can do with $15!
In order to try to save as much money as possible and to keep in line with my New Year’s “word” (more on this later, but it’s along the lines of a New Years resolution) I decided to sign up for a $1, four week trial of the grocery game. In short, this program matches store deals to coupons to give you the maximum savings. One of the stores I am signed up for is Walgreens. This afternoon, armed with my coupons, grocery game list, and a pair of scissors in my purse, I ventured out to Walgreens to see what I could do. Here is what I brought home:
Two tubes of mascara, two packages of girl stuff, three containers of Ajax, one bottle of shampoo, one bottle of hand soap, one package of 25 Electrasol dishwasher tabs, and one small package of m&m’s (which I threw in just so I could use another coupon) came to a total of $47. 03. What did I pay? $2.09. Yes, $2.09!! What’s even better is that after I send in $1.50 rebate my total out of pocket expense will be $0.59!!
I’m looking forward to playing my newfound game at Meijer later this week. From what I understand grocery gamers can save between 50 and 60% each week on their groceries. I’m excited to see how it all works out and if it’s worth continuing “the game” once my initial trial period is over. I’ll be sure to keep you posted!
04/01/2009 at 10:18 pm Permalink
that’s awesome! i totally want to check this out with you!!
05/01/2009 at 12:35 pm Permalink
How awesome is this!!! May have to check this out! What great deals you got! :)
05/01/2009 at 6:05 pm Permalink
i will play if you can really save 50% on your groceries!
05/01/2009 at 7:08 pm Permalink
Great deals! I’m interested in hearing about your Meijer adventure.
05/01/2009 at 8:29 pm Permalink
i can’t even believe my ears. is this for real? :)
06/01/2009 at 2:00 pm Permalink
wow- I am impressed. Sometimes when I shop with coupons “as my list” I end up buying more than I really needed, but just had to use the coupon. What you are doing seems more realistic (and fun). When I used to shop with the kids in tow- I made it like a game for them- having them match a coupon to a product on the shelf, so they would be involved in the shopping process and not running around or screaming like some of the families I’d see…
08/01/2009 at 5:15 pm Permalink
rock on A!!! :) Great deals!!!!