I Don't Normally Get Excited About Things Like This...

Everything here was between $1 and $2 after coupons. Many of these items retail for around $5.99!

Everything here ended up between $.01 and .99. The Fantastik was .23! And the shout was .79. The body wash was was $.17!

Again...between $.01 and .99. The toothpastes were .50 each. A pack of 12 razors was .98.

All these items were FREE!!


But the thrill of the chase sure is fun! I know many of you out there are doing a version of The Grocery Game. Being a marketing major I LOVE figuring out how and why companies market products the way they do...then I find it fascinating finding a way to 'beat em' at their own game. From a personal standpoint I refuse to pay money for the grocery game. It's something I simply cannot do as a personal conviction ...but if you do please, please don't take this personally. I simply think that I can do the research myself and do it as well or better... and have been for a few months now. For me and this group of girlies managing our grocery $$ is a stewardship issue and a great way to let those $$ saved go to something else:) Ok, so here's what I did today. K-Mart announced their double coupon days in our area. This is a big deal because rarely around here do you see double coupons offered anywhere. So today I tried a little experiment. I tucked a $20 bill in my wallet and set out for our local K-Mart to see how far that $20 would take me. Now, I'm not a big K-Mart fan, and I haven't been in one in years. Point 2. I took 78 (used 23)coupons because I didn't have any idea what products they carried these days...but assumed it was close to Wal-mart which I frequent.Point 3...I only buy what we will use in a reasonable amount of time (I don't believe in hoarding) and refuse to get something just because it's a 'deal'. So... in I went...armed and dangerous....with calculator in hand. And here's what I came out with for my $20. I actually ended up spending $23.85. If you know your retail prices....you should be able to add some of these items and know what a deal this was even from a discounter like K-mart. I'd love to hear from you ...both those I know and those I don't... about how you are saving amist rising grocery prices and your tips for making it 'work'!! For me...this is really fun and pretty rewarding when you can 'steal a deal' these days!!