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In the month of  April I bought $604.93 worth of items
But I only paid $205.28 out of pocket
I saved $399.65

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE DETAILS OF LAST MONTHS PURCHASES.

Still wonder if couponing is worth your time? Sure is for me!

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Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $139.01

I was able to get it all for $52.05

 Albertsons $23.13 before coupons $57.28

Shopping with double coupons

Albertsons $3.54 before coupons $11.17

Albertsons $25.35 before coupon $70.56

If you are new to my site, I know you are wondering how I feed my family on the items I purchased for the week.  Well I do not shop like a “Normal” person I stock up on the times that are at their lowest price point for the week.  I bring them home and add them to my Pantry which is full of items  that I use to make my families menu.  My freezer is stocked with meat, so between the pantry and the freezer I do not really “NEED” to buy anything.  Which allows me to only purchase things at a price that I am happy to pay.  Of coarse I have to buy my perishable items every week, like milk eggs and veggies. To view my weeks Menu Plans click here.

Once again it goes to show that having Multiple Sunday papers for coupon inserts and for Doubles, really pays off.  This has been the secret to my saving buying multiple Sunday papers and for only $13 a month it is totally worth it!  To find out how to get the Idaho Press Tribune or the Idaho Statesman A Thrifty Mom Paper deal click them.

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Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $29.67

I was able to get it all for $7.41

o.b. Tampons on clearance$1.25 (normally $4.49)

  • $.75 off coupon in the 5/6 Smart Source coupon insert
  • Final price$.50 a package

Welch’s Grape Jelly on sale for $1.50 (was $3.19)

Celery $.89

Onions $.59

Steak $2.55

Sales end today 5/8 at close, Before you shop check out the FULL list of Albertsons Coupon Deals

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coupon giveaway

Do not forget to enter to win 30 coupon inserts , only 2 days left to enter to win.

Dr Praeger's Giveaway

Also stop by and  enter to win our current giveaway for 10 coupons for FREE  Dr. Praeger’s food products. 

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Would you like to be part of our Look What I Made post? What have you been up to this week? Did you make a fabulous recipe, sew something new, turn a dumpster find into something divine? We want to see it!!! If you have a blog, online store or an Esty page and are looking for a way to show off your handmade, one of a kind items look no further. Or if you are creative and would love to share your how to DIY, or look what I made posts. You can link up for FREE. As an added bonus, each week we will select a few entry to be featured as  full post on “Look What I Made” on our site

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Before sale price or coupons this would have cost $256.46

I was able to get it all for $70.10

Albertsons $11.52  (before coupons $93.53)

coupon shopping trip

Walgreens $3.29  (before coupons $4.99)

coupon deals at albertsons

Albertsons $.14 (before coupons $12.33)

Walmart $38.58 (before coupons would have cost $104.90)

Albertsons $.07 (before coupons $5.67)

Bountiful Basket $16.50

If you are new to my site, I know you are wondering how I feed my family on the items I purchased for the week.  Well I do not shop like a “Normal” person I stock up on the times that are at their lowest price point for the week.  I bring them home and add them to my Pantry which is full of items  that I use to make my families menu.  My freezer is stocked with meat, so between the pantry and the freezer I do not really “NEED” to buy anything.  Which allows me to only purchase things at a price that I am happy to pay.  Of coarse I have to buy my perishable items every week, like milk eggs and veggies. To view my weeks Menu Plans click here.

Once again it goes to show that having Multiple Sunday papers for coupon inserts and for Doubles, really pays off.  This has been the secret to my saving buying multiple Sunday papers and for only $13 a month it is totally worth it!  To find out how to get the Idaho Press Tribune or the Idaho Statesman A Thrifty Mom Paper deal click them.

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Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter to win the Product of the Year Giveaway.  We are always grateful for your participation, we will be hosting another giveaway soon. The winner was picked by a third party on random.org.  The winner has been contacted via email and will have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be selected.

And the winner is…..

Rachel Anderson April 30, 2012 at 10:50 am

I love MilkBites by Kraft.

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Easy Lemonade

It’s getting hot and the kids are going to be running around crazy. Friends are always thirsty and you don’t want to have to offer milk…

So what can you make that is quick, easy and thrifty?

One Lemon Lemonade!

In fact you don’t even need a real lemon!

What you need:

  • One lemon (optional) slice half of lemon
  • 1 and 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbs Citric Acid (we found our in the bulk spices at Fred Meyer)
  • 3 tbs Lemon Juice
  • 3 tbs Lemon Extract (use imitation)
  • 3 quarts water
  • couple cups of ice
Directions: 
Add all the ingredients and stir. Add the slices of the half of the lemon. Squeeze the other half into the pitcher. Be careful of seeds. If it is too sweet you can add more lemon juice, or Citric Acid. Then next time cut back on sugar. If it is too acidic, then add some more sugar. Poor and enjoy! Don’t forget to save the lemon slices because you can leave them in the pitcher and make another batch!
Easy Lemonade

 

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Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter to win the V8 Sparkling Prize Package (includes a $25 Sephora Gift Card)    We are always grateful for your participation, we will be hosting another giveaway soon. The winner was picked by a third party on random.org.  The winner has been contacted via email and will have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be selected.

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And the winner is….

Cara Dube April 25, 2012 at 7:32 pm

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coupon giveaway

One lucky winner will be selected to win 30 coupon inserts! This is a great way to start your coupon binder, or beef up the one you already heave!

To enter to win

  • Leave a comment on this post telling me What you plan to do or give for Mothers Day!
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Last day to enter the giveaway is  05/10/12 at 3pm mtn time. You must supply a valid email address at time of posting comment. We never sell or trade emails. Winner will be chosen by Random.org. Giveaway is promoted by A Thrifty Mom.com as a media outlet. Winner must live in the USA, 18 years or older and void where prohibited. Prize pack will she shipped buy the sponsor of the gift pack.

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