Friday, November 6, 2009

Free Groceries

Today, I went to Kr@ger to do a little shopping. I didn't really have time to plan out a list nor pull my coupons. I was up late last night clipping and sorting coupons from the past 5 weeks, so I was tired. (I really need to do it every week. I just let it get out of control.) I went to the Kr@ger in Franklin as they are doing triple coupons up to 99 cents to competed with H@rris Teeter's triple special. I tried to pull it together and get a few things (I am disappointed as I should have grabbed more, but will go back Sunday when we are in Franklin.) I ended up saving $48.46, so I don't know if that includes the $1.36 that Kr@ger ended up paying me for my groceries. Yes I got paid for buying my groceries. That has never happened, and I was elated. As soon as I left, I called Angel, who teaches the couponing class I went through, and told her. I was like a little kid on Christmas, still am, this is a natural high I am experiencing right now ;) I love playing a game with Damien, I come home, set out my stuff and have him guess how much I spent. His guess was $9. Usually after his guess, I say, now I am not that good, but today I got to say, now, I did better than that. I had to say it about 7 times until he got down to free, then I told him that they paid me $1.36. We had a good laugh with our little game.

The breakdown: ($5 discount on mega event only applied once after purchasing 10 participating items)
- 2 Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast - free item after coupons and $5 off mega event discount
- 2 Birdseye Steamfresh Vegetables - free item after coupons and $5 off mega event discount
- 2 lean pockets - free item after coupons and $5 off mega event discount
- 2 Maruchan Noodles - free item after coupons
- 4 Ortega Taco Seasoning packs - free item after coupons
- 2 Martha White muffin mixes - free item after coupon
- 3 (4 packs) Yo Plus Yogurt - $3 (mega event item)
- 1 (6 pack) Yoplait Kids yogurt - $1.20 discount (mega event item)
- Juicy Juice - no coupons or discounts
- Post Raisin Bran - coupon for a free box
- Chocolate Chex Mix - free item after coupons and $5 off mega event discount
- Mentos Gum - free item after coupon
- Playtex Gloves - free item after coupon and $5 off mega event discount
---$2 off coupon for spending $10

I wish every shopping experience could be like this!

7 comments:

The Hanes Fam said...

Great job!

The Wimberly Family said...

you are my hero! That is AWESOME!!! so funny, i get a high too when I bargain shop =) But I am never that good!

The Hardin Family said...

you are awesome! You totally inspire me too! I really need to look into your game:)

gitz said...

You got PAID to buy groceries?!?!? I wonder if my delivery lady would be willing to use coupons...

that's crazy!!!

Tara said...

Oh WOW! Way to go!

Keeping up with the Kennedy's said...

You did AWESOME! And yes, I do get a high from the coupon game...lol you cracked me up! Thanks for the shout out and the phone call!!! I was so excited to hear how excited you were!!!!! I love that it is working for you and that you are working it girlfriend ;-) Keep up the good work!

Lori said...

Awesome! I wish we could get our Kr@ger to do triples! I went to Publix after church and spent $78 and saved $75. Not bad, but not as good as you did!!