We’re all looking to include more vegetables into our meals. Here are some ways to help you save.

1)  Grow your own.  Growing your own can help to drastically cut your food bill.  As an added bonus, you get to control the use of fertilizers and pesticides. 
2)  Can and freeze for the winter months.  Many people plan a large garden so that they will have enough to can and freeze for future months.  These come in handy for soups, casseroles and crock pot meals.
3)  Buy in-season produce.  I am more likely to buy cucumbers, tomatoes, and other produce when they’re at …read more

If you need to amp up your grocery savings in order to save money for the upcoming holiday season, try these tips to save more on all your grocery costs.

Track regular buys: I used to track all my grocery store buys, but that was EXTREME. It took a lot of time, although it did save me money. Instead make a list of the 20 or 30 items you buy most often and just track those. I.e. track bread costs at various markets you frequent so you know when you’re getting the best deal.
Locate bargain rack days: Most stores stock new …read more

Since having kids, I find myself buying quite a bit more bread. The kids enjoy sandwiches, toast, and other sorts of things made with bread. Here are some ways to save on your bread purchases.

1)  Shop at day old bread stores and close out stores. Sometimes you can find great deals at Merita stores, Big Lots, and Dollar Tree has even had some Nature’s Own bread.
2)  Look for coupons.  Just last week I was at Food Lion and found a great coupon.  It was to get a free bag of Sara Lee bagels with the purchase of a loaf of …read more

Food Lion is having some great bargains this week which includes some three day sale deals.

Three days sale items:
Edy’s ice cream (reg $5.39) $1.99, limit 4
Scott or Cottonelle 12 roll bath tissue (reg $9.79-$9.99) $4.99, limit 4
Gain laundry detergent, 100 oz liquid or powder (reg $13.29) $7.99, limit 2
Bounty paper towels, 8=12 giant rolls (reg $14.59) $7.99, limit 2
Kraft shredded or chunk cheese, 8 oz (reg $2.79) bogo, limit 2 free
–These were supposed to be 2/$2.79 but they were ringing up 2/$2 at my Food Lion because they are also on sale for $2 the rest of the week.
Other sales …read more

Today was the final day of this week’s triple coupon sale at Harris Teeter.  I’m so pleased with the money I was able to save.  Today I spent about $24 and saved $72.67!

Additional savings were earned from a $1 catalina that I received after my last purchase on Friday.  General Mills and Harris Teeter have a rebate savings going on right now.  I think if you purchase 3 Pillsbury products you get a $1 coupon/Catalina at the end of your purchase good on your next order.  I got one Wednesday after buying 3 Pillsbury Grand biscuits and then again Friday after the …read more

I made another trip to Harris Teeter this week for their triple coupon sale. Here is what I bought during trip #2. I ended up spending around $49-50 but I saved $93, but this includes a few items that weren’t on sale.  
In case you plan on making a trip, check out these coupon match-ups.  You can find more coupon match-ups from my first shopping trip.

Martha White Muffin Mix
$1.19 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.55 q 8/9 RP = FREE
Betty Crocker frosting
$1.99 reg, $1.50 sale
$.50 q SS 8/9 = FREE
Duncan Hines muffin mix, $2.65
$.75 q = $.40
5 star pocket folder
$2.99 reg, $.94 …read more

It’s triple coupon week again at Harris Teeter. There are a lot of deals to be found.  I was in a big hurry on Wednesday when I went, but I was able to snag a bunch of bargains.  I plan to go back tomorrow when I have more time to shop.  Hopefully, during my next trip I can pick up some healthier items like luncheon meat and yogurt.

I was able to pick up some packages of Hormel bacon. They were buy 1 get 1 free. These will be good for when we have breakfast for dinner or for quiche.  Also, …read more

I had become used to purchasing large eggs from the grocery store.  This came from months of seeing that large eggs were the best bargain on the shelves.  I had compared the sizes of the large eggs with the extra large eggs and decided to change my normal purchasing routine.  Large eggs it was.

Little did I realize that I had become patterned in my buying again and was no longer conscientious of egg prices.  Finally, this week when the price of large eggs went up once again, I looked around the shelves.  To my surprise, I noticed that extra large eggs were …read more

One way to save on your grocery bill is to check the dates on the food products before you buy them.  Just tonight I was shopping and found shredded cheese and flour tortilla shells that were several weeks out of date.  The cheese was moldy and I’m sure it won’t be long before the tortilla shells taste badly. 

While many items are still good for a while past their best by date, it’s important to get fresh products so that they’ll last longer and taste better.  If you like to stockpile groceries while they’re at rock bottom prices (or buy ahead), …read more

It’s time for another friendly reminder to get a raincheck!  If your grocery store is having a spectacular sale and they’re out of the item, be sure to ask for a raincheck. 

For the past few weeks, I have been looking for a great sale on hamburger meat.  I wasn’t able to find one but while I was cleaning out my van, I found my old coupon pouch.  I am so glad that I found it because inside it I found some rainchecks and one of them was for ground beef.  Hooray!
Yesterday I went to the grocery store.  I got 18+ …read more