I made a trip into Kroger tonight to check out the deals and grab some of the FREE Sambazon juice because I had a coupon for it, $1.50 off Sambazon Juice or Smoothie. I ended up trying to reach the last of the green bottle protein drink that was on clearance but pushed all the way back…. so, I stood up on the shelf and tried to grab it, knocking EVERYTHING else off the shelf onto the ground. Took me 10 minutes to clean that up…. as I tried to disappear into thin air because everyone was staring at me.
My total before coupons was $247.32
After coupons and Kroger card it was: $107.81!!
I saved: $139.51. This was “only” a 56% savings, which I am totally happy with! This is my goal each and every time I go to the store. Not the 90% or more that you see on T.V. I got 3 dinners, plus TONS of snacks and lunch items from my $107.
Plus, because it was a Daytona mega event, for every 10 items I bought, I got $3 off immediately and got $2 back after I checked out for my next trip to use. Once I had paid for my groceries and got my catalinas, I turned around and grabbed 2 gallons of milk and a large bag of cheese for $11.47, I used the $11 in catlainas I had and paid only $.47 for what you see below!
I am going to do my best to give you the break down of what I bought and the coupons used:
1 Sambazon Juice $1.49
$1.50 off Sambazon Juice or Smoothie
Total: FREE
1 Smart Balance Butter $1.25
$1.60/1 Smart Balance Spreadable Butter printable
Total: FREE
3 Bayer Aspirin $2.34
$3/1 Bayer Aspirin Product, exp. 8/18/12 (SS 06/24/12)
Total: FREE
9 Country Time Lemonade/Kool-Aid $1.70
18 Kraft BBQ $.59
Use 9 $2 off Peelies on Kraft BBQ sauce
Total: $7.92
2 Hellmans Mayo $2.69
$2/2 Hellmann’s Product, exp. 7/22/12 (SS 06/24/12 R)
Total: $1.69
2 Kraft Slices $1.99
Use $1/2 Kraft Singles OR Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese, exp. 9/30/12 (Kraft Foods Comida y Familia Booklet )
Total: $1.49
2 Pop Tarts Crisps $1.89
$1/2 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries or Pop-Tarts Mini-Crisps printable
Total: $1.39
2 Motts Fruit Snacks $1.69
Use $0.50 off 2 boxes Fruit Flavored Snacks
Total: $1.44
2 Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks $1.69
Use $0.50 off 2 boxes Fruit Flavored Snacks
Total: $1.44
2 Breyers Ice Cream $2.49
$1.00 off TWO Breyers products
Total: $1.99 each
Fiber One Nutty Clusters $1.99
Use $0.75 off Fiber One Nutty Clusters Cereal
Total: $1.24
1 Chex Apple Cereal $1.99
Use $0.75 off Apple Cinnamon Chex cereal
Total: $1.24
2 Greek Yoplait $.49 (clearance)
Use $0.50 off TWO Yoplait Greek yogurts
Total: $.24
3 Kelloggs Pop Tarts $1.99
$1/3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, exp. (SS 06/24/12 R)
Total: $1.69
2 Hefty Freezer Bags $1.49
$0.55/1 Hefty Slider Bags printable
Total: $.94
2 Bayer Aspirin $3.99
Use $3/1 Bayer Aspirin Product, exp. 8/18/12 (SS 06/24/12)
Total: $.99
1 Dial Pump $1
$0.35/1 Dial Bar Pack or Liquid Hand Soap, exp. 7/7/12 (RP 06/17/12)
Total: $.65
1 Heinz Vinegar $1.59
$1/1 Heinz Vinegar, exp. 8/31/12 (SS 06/24/12 R)
Total: $.59
1 Swans Chicken Broth $3.19
$0.50/1 Swanson Flavor Boost Concentrated Broth, exp. 7/31/12 (SS 06/17/12)
Total: $2.69
3 Kikkoman Glaze $2.49
$1.75/3 Kikkoman Sauce or Marinade printable
Total: $1.90 each {get back $3 catalina!}
2 GoGurts $1.39
Use $0.75 off TWO Yoplait Kid products
Total: $1.03
1 Frigo Parmesan Cheese $3.59
$0.50/1 Frigo Cheese, exp. 9/30/12 (RP 06/03/12)
Total: $3.09
3 Dr. Pepper 3/$10
$1 off Dr. Pepper exp. 8/31/12 (SS 06/24/12 R)
Total: $2.33 each
2 gatorade $.69
1 Sam Protein Drink $1.49
2 Cheetos $1.69
2 Danimals Drinks $1.99
4 Kraft Cheese $3.99 BOGO Free
1 Ritz Cracker $1.99
Ground Round Beef $4.80
Cherry Tomatoes $2
Strawberries $1.77
Squash $2.62
Ginger Root $.57
2 Kroger tortilla $1.50
Herbs in tube $3.99
Carrots $.88
Celery $1.38
Chicken Breasts $8.17
If you want to see an entire list of the Kroger deals this week go HERE.
Shelley says
Awesome! Thanks for posting a realistic shopping trip. A little over 50% is what I strive for, too. It used to make me feel bad it I “only” saved 50% or so, but now I realize how great that really is when feeding a husband and teenagers! 🙂
Pat says
I agree! Thank you for showing us a grocery shopping trip with realistic savings. I usually hover around 35% savings but that is fine by me. There is only 2 of us and he has certain name brands that he won’t budge from. You are my go to web site for sure even though I don’t live in Texas. Your family stories make me smile and bring back memories. 🙂