FREEBIE FRIDAY FINDS: Weekly Store Coupon Match-Ups!

ALBERTSONS

Marcal Small Steps Paper Towels 1 ct or Tissue 144 ct $1.00 each

Use SmartSource $1.00/ from 6/13 insert

Final Price: FREE

CITY MARKET / KING SOOPERS

Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush 1 ct $1.97 each

Use PG $2.00/1 from 7/4 insert

Final Price:  FREE

Listerine Pocket Packs 24 ct $1.00 each

Use Red Plum $0.50/1 from either 1/3, 3/7, 4/11, 5/16 insert

Final Price: FREE

Sunkist Solar Fusion 2 liter $1.00 each

Use SmartSource $0.50/1 from 5/9 insert

Final Price: FREE

SAFEWAY

Zone Perfect Bar $1.00 each

Use SmartSource $0.55/1 from 5/16 insert

Final Price:  FREE

Motrin PM Pain Reliever $2.99 each

Use Red Plum $3.00/1 from 4/18 insert

(this coupon will beep, but the cashier should adjust it)

Final Price:  FREE

Oral-B Advantage Plus Toothbrush $1.99 each

Use PG $2.00/1 from 7/4 insert

(this coupon will beep, but the cashier should adjust it)

Dentyne Gum 15 ct $1.00 each

Use SmartSource $1.00/1 from 6/13 insert

Final Price:  FREE

Colgate Whitening Toothpaste 4.6 oz $0.99 each

Use SmartSource $0.75/1 from 6/27 insert

Final Price:  FREE

Dentyne Pure Gum $1.00 each

Use SmartSource $1.00/1 from 6/13 insert

Final Price: FREE

WALGREENS

I haven't been Walgreens this week, do you know of any freebies you can share????

All You Grocery Challenge Update #2

I did a little bit more shopping on my way home tonight.  Some at Albertsons and the rest at Safeway.  I was in a little bit of hurry, but I was running low on milk so I figured I would stop and grab a few things while I was out!  For one all the Kraft freebie coupons were burning a hole in my pocket : )

(everything was FREE w/ coupons besides the milk, Crystal Light, burritos, grapes, red pepper, and yogurt)

Total Out of Pocket: $14.43

Balance until Sundady:  $74.57

All You Grocery Challenge Update #1

I'm a little behind this week when it comes to grocery shopping.  I was planning to go yesterday, but with Father's day here I needed to spend some TLC time with Michael =) but  I was able to break away for a few things at Walmart.  I didn't use any coupons, but here's what I purchased.

Carne Picada Extra Thin Beef 2.68 lbs.

Bananas

Tropicana Juice (I wasn't planning on this, but it was jumping out at me)

Head of Lettuce

Total Out of Pocket: $11.00

Balance for the week: $89.00

 I have two meals planned for the beef. One will be fajitas tonight (I have already have tortillas, cheese, and onion from previous weeks). And I will save half of it (already cooked) for bbq beef sandwiches on Thursday night. I have buns left over too from Bella's birthday party from last week too. Btw I just started playing with bulk cooking and being a full time working momma. I'm  lovin' it!

P.S. I'm planning on do a little bit of shopping tomorrow night so I will post pictures!

All You Grocery Challenge... how I'm going to win :-)

The All You Grocery Challenge starts this Sunday (June 20).  Hopefully you signed up because entries are closed, but I will keep you up to date on my weekly (daily sometimes) grocery trips for the next 4 weeks.

Here's how it works.  You are "challenged" to only spend $25 per week on each family member in your house (over the age 12 months).  You are graded on spending guidelines (50%), creativity and ingenuity (25%), and healthy choices (25%).

The grand prize winner will receive $1000 grocery card!  I figured what the heck I could do this blind folded lol =) so I decided to "saddle up" and go for a ride.  If, nothing more it will be fun to show you exactly what I'm buying and how much I spend on our families groceries.  To encourage you to do the same for your families.  Just think for every $0.50 you save from a coupon, that's $0.50 more you can spend some place else (or give some to someone in need).

How I'm going to win the All You Grocery Challenge :-) 

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  Always stay within spending guidelines
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  Bring my family back to the dinner table and not eat out.
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  Cook in bulk and freeze for future lunches and dinners.
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  Bake more instead of purchasing snacks.
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  Eat out of our garden : )
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  Feed our family smaller portions (and let them ask for seconds).  This is not only a money saver, but a healthy tip as well.
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  Stock up on stores Loss Leaders
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  Take inventory of our stockpile and use it!
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    Throw NO food away (again make them ask for seconds).
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  When purchasing produce only buy what's on sale!
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  No purchasing pre-made drinks... brew more sun tea (yum)!

There you have it... check back on Sunday to see what I purchased!

*Our family has two adults, a 16 year old boy and a 2 year old girl ($100 per week max).