Spent $90, saved $90 at Kroger

I don't even know if anyone reads this anymore, but I thought it was worth a post about finding out what level of coupons works for you. I have been couponing for about 5 years and I have not couponed the same way for a 3 month stretch the whole time! :) I have had stretches where I bought four papers a week, printed every coupon that came out, and grabbed handfuls of blinkes whenever I could! (I can't believe I was that person!! :/), I have had a dollar store expandable coupon envelope, small binders and large binders (for a while, I even had two 3" binders!! lol) and I have also had long stretches where I use no coupons at all, and 6 months later I open my binder to coupons that expired months ago.
I thoroughly enjoyed every stage I was in. However, for me, sometimes it was more than I could maintain without making it my life. Now I am at the stage that I don't buy any papers (I found that only about 5% of them were things I would buy anyway), and print very few coupons. I get some coupons from Kroger in the mail that are awesome (I had one today I used for free laundry detergent)!! I pick up blinkie or tearpad coupons in the store, get catilinas, use digital coupons, and find them in random places like magazines etc... I have one standard size mailing envelope that I keep my coupons in and carry them in my purse at all times.
Anyway, I say all this to say that wherever you are, there are so many ways to coupon! If you make it your job and have a stockpile that resembles a store in your basement, good for you! If you are like me and it's a light hobby, that's ok too! You can still save 50% on your grocery bill with very minimal effort!
Anyway, I will try to highlight some of the deals in case any of you are wanting to hit up this great sale at kroger. I don't have time to post links to printables, but there are lots of databases out there for that. So, they have their but 5, save $5 event going on right now, so I will list prices after the $1 each discount for those items:

Capri Sun 10 packs $1.49
$1/3 digital coupon
= $1.16 each

Blackberries $1.00

Asparagus $0.88/lb

Green beans $1.00/lb

Frozen salad shrimp $1.00 (regularly $1.99, and I am obsessed with these as a snack!!)

Armour Meatballs $2.50

Dove Deodorant $2.49
$2.00 off any deodorant kroger mailer
= $0.49

Maybelline Falsies Mascara $5.99
$2/1 digital coupon
= $3.99

Zevia natural soda $3.99
$1/1 digital coupon
= $2.99

Blue Diamond Almond Milk $1.99
$0.55 blinkie coupons
=$1.44

Dijourno pizzas $4.99
$2/2 digital coupon
$3.99 each

Triscuit crackers $1.77
$1.00/2
= $1.27 per box

Krusteaz cookie mix $0.99

Dial hand soap refill $2.49
$2/2 digital coupon
= $1.49 each

Dial 8 pack bar soap $2.49
$2/2 digital coupon
= $1.49 each

Disney gummy vitamins $6.99 B1G1
Use 2 $2.00/1 kroger mailer coupons
= $1.50 each

Luna bar $1.00
$0.75/1 Catalina coupon
$0.25

Gevalia coffee $4.99
$1.50/1 digital coupon
= $3.50

Kroger imitation crab $2.00
$0.45/1 kroger mailer coupon
= $1.55

There was a lot of random stuff I needed to get that wasn't a great deal like vinegar, frozen blueberries, meat etc... Then I went to Aldi and got lots of fruits and veggies! :)

Anyway, hope you all enjoyed my post, happy shopping!!! :)

Free Rubbermaid Water Bottles at Dollar General

Go get yourself a free water bottle at Dollar General! I saw this coupon a while back and knew I was going to get something for free with it! Lol! I didn't find a small one priced this low till today at Dollar General! Woo hoo!!

Randall's= Great Personalized Deal on Trash Bags

Check out your Randall's account to see if you got this amazing personalized deal! 13 gallon drawstring trash bags (45 ct) for just $3.49. These are regularly priced at $8.09, and the name brands are closer to $10.00, so I grabbed a couple! Just wanted to give you all a heads up!

$71.57 total at Kroger, paid $18.99 (74% savings)

I cleaned out my binder and found some more coupons that match up with the mega sale at Kroger, so I stopped in for a quick trip. Make sure if you shop the mega sale that you get participating items in multiples of ten. If you make a mistake, you can always get a filler item and go to customer service and they will give you your $5.00! I know from experience! ;)
Anyway, most of these items have coupons that match up with them. Email me if you have any questions!

Jimmy Dean Delights Breakfast Bowls only $0.17 at Target!

If you have the $2.00 off coupon from RP 1/6, grab these at Target for just $0.17!! :)

Kroger Matchups Week of 1/16/13

So, I'm up late and decided to check out the Kroger ad that comes out at midnight. Go ahead....you can make fun of me! ;) This is not an in depth match up, just a quick match one!

Nabisco Snack Sacks $1.00
use $0.75/2 from SS 1/6/13
= $0.63 each when you buy two

Frenchs Mustard $1.00
use $0.30/1 coupon HERE
I also feel like there is another coupon from inserts, I will check tomorrow
= $0.70

Kens 9 oz Dressing $1.00
use $1/1 from SS 1/13/13
= FREE

Tony's Frozen Pizzas $1.00
use $1/3 from SS 1/6/14
= $0.67 each when you buy three

Angel Soft 4 Pack Toilet Paper $1.00
use $0.45/1 or $1/2 coupon from RP 1/6/13 or $0.25/1 HERE
= as low as $0.50 each

Glade Air Spray $1.00
use $0.55/1 from SS 12/2/12
= $0.45 each

SpaghettiO's Pasta $1.00
use $0.40/2 from SS 12/2/12
= $0.80 each when you buy two

Hormel Pepperoni $1.00
use $0.50/1 HERE
= $0.50

Dial Handsoap or 3 pack bars
use $1/3 from RP 1/13/13 or $1/2 HERE
= as low as $0.50

Colgate Toothpaste $1.00
use $0.75 from SS 1/6/13
= $0.25

Strawberries $1.88
this is just a great price for strawberries this time of year

Kroger dozen eggs $1.00
Good price for store bought eggs. I go to a farm that you can buy eggs for $3 a dozen and they are amazing! ;)

Chobani Greek Yogurt $1.00
use $0.50/1 HERE
= $0.50

Oikos Greek Yogurt $1.00
use $0.50/1 HERE
= $0.50

Campbells Soup $1.00
use $0.40/2 from SS 1/13/13
= $0.80

Barilla Pasta $1.00
use $1/3 from SS 1/6/13
= $0.67

Yoplait Trix Yogurt or GoGurt $2.00
use $0.75/2 from SS 1/6/13 or $0.85/2 HERE
= $0.58 each when you buy two
* also, if you buy four in one transaction you get one free gallon of milk or one free half gallon of organic milk!

Yoplait Yogurt $0.50
use $0.40/6 from SS 1/6/13
= $0.43 each when you buy six

Pure Protein Bars $1.00
use $1/2 form RP 1/6/13
= $0.50 each

Jennie O Turkey Bacon or roll $2.50
use $1/1 HERE
- $1.50

Aquafresh Toothpaste $1.50
use $1/1 from RP 1/6/13
= $0.50

Kitchen gadgets are also buy one get one free if there is anything you need for the kitchen. Have fun!!

This is going to be a super quick post while I look for coupons for what I'm going to pricematch at Wal Mart this week.

From Food Town:
1) Land O' Frost Deli Shaved Ham or Turkey 9 oz $1.49
use $1/2 coupon HERE
= $0.99
2) Borden Cheese $1.88
3) Hass Avocados 3 for $1.00

From Kroger:
1) Cuties 3 pound bag $3.49
2) Progresso Soup 8 for $10
use $1.25 off 4 HERE or HERE for light varities
= $0.94 each

From Randalls:
last time I was in Wal Mart they did not price match the in ad coupons in the Randalls ad, which is how most of the Randalls sales are presented.  It states in their policy that they should, but if the employees don't know that it doesn't matter. So, I'm leary of trying again. I think its worth trying for one deal though.
Healthy Choice Meals $2.00
use $0.75 off one Baked variety HERE
= $1.25 each

have a great weekend all!! =-)