My Shopping Trip

*Tomorrow is the last day to enter Progresso giveaway!

Lately Safeway is my favorite place to shop.  It seems like they have had a few excellent deals over the past couple weeks.  My mother-in-law got me a really good book about being prepared for an emergency.  I would love some feedback on how large a stockpile you have or would like to have on hand in groceries.  The book suggests a year.  So I'm starting small.  I honestly don't think I have enough room for a year supply in our home.  Maybe 4 months.  My husband's Mountain Dew habit would take up half the pantry alone.  So when I find a good deal I stock up thinking 4 months ahead.  These are my good deals from Sunday...

The original price of all these groceries was $110.87 but I paid $20.68.  A total savings of 81%!  A lot of the savings had to do with the 50% clearance shelf.  I'm not an advocate of clearing a shelf when you find a good deal but I will put a lot in my cart if they are on the clearance shelf.  If it isn't sold soon it's going in the trash.

Quakers Chewy Bars... Org $3.79... Sale $2.50... 50% off -$1.25... Safeway cpn $1.99... Final Price $.74
Quakers Rice Delights... Org $3.19... Sale $1.50... 50% off -$.75... Final Price $.75
Jimmy Dean... Org $5.49... 50% off -$.2.75... Manu cpn -$1/1... Final Price $1.74
Steak... Org $6.29... 50% off -$3.15... Safeway cpn -$2/1... Final Price $1.14
These are my favorite deals...
Candy Bars... Org Price for 8 $7.92... Safeway Sale Buy 4 Get 4 Free -$3.96... Manu cpn for 3 free candy bars, max value -$2.65... 2 Manu cpn -$.25/1... Final Price $.81 for 8 Candy Bars
4 Sodas and 2 Crackers... Org Price for all $40.72... Safeway Sale Buy 2 Get 2 Free and 2 Free Crackers-$24.34... Manu cpn for 1 Free Coke 12 pack (from coke rewards) -$8.19... 3 Manu cpn (soda) $.75/1... Manu cpn (crackers) -$1/2...  Final Price for 4 Packs of Soda and 2 Boxes of Crackers $4.94

Giveaway... The Progresso Souper You Debut

    I'm very excited to be giving away a Progresso Souper You Debut Gift Pack courtesy of Progresso through MyBlogSpark.  The gift pack includes a coupon for a free can of Progresso soup, a yoga mat, water bottle (love this water bottle, BPA free), set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands (I only got one, lol, like an 80s costume).  Yippy, I have another giveaway!  Here is some information they gave me concerning their "Souper You Debut."



      "Available in 40 delicious flavors with 100 calories or less, Progresso® Soup can help curb your hunger, making it easier for you to stick to your weight management plan all year long. With hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn and rice, and flavor-packed vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, Progresso Soup varieties with 100 calories or less offer a good source of fiber and a full serving of vegetables.
      To help kick off a new outlook on the New Year, Progresso is excited to announce the return of the "Souper You™ Debut" contest! From January 3rd through March 16th, you and your readers can visit Progresso on Facebook to enter for the chance to win a full makeover in New York City.
      Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 20th-22nd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in an NYC hotel, a full makeover, a guided wardrobe shopping spree with a personal consultation at a New York City department store, and $1,000 in spending money.
    To enter, you’ll need to do the following:
    * Go to Progresso on Facebook to learn more and enter the contest
    * Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love their soups that contain  100 calories or less, and why you deserve a chance to win a trip to NYC for a full fashion overhaul
    * In addition, please submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay
Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can visit Progresso on Facebook from March 30th through April 13th to vote for your favorite."

    So I have tried to get back on track with getting in shape and toning up.  So far this month I’ve lost a pound. :)  But… I worked hard for that pound so I should be :(.  And the husband says I’m getting toner so that is enough for me to stay motivated.  Luckily Progresso provided me with the prize pack they are offering you plus a few cans of soup came in the mail for me to review.  I thought the soup actually had a good flavor to it.  I’ve had some pretty bad healthy soup before and I could definitely eat the Progresso soup without complaints.  I really like a lot of vegetables in my soup and was able to add a lot of peas and carrots without losing the taste of the broth.  My husband was actually interested in trying a couple of the cans but I beat him to it.  And it is hard to get him to eat healthy soup. 

How you enter the giveaway...
Leave a comment under the post letting everyone know what new flavor you find the most appetizing.  Don't forget your email address!  I will pick a number from random.org.  Entry in to the giveaway ends February 24, 2011 at 8PM (AK Standard Time).  A few of my favorites are Beef Pot Roast, Chicken Noodle, and New England Clam Chowder.

So good luck in the giveaway and good luck with being healthy!

Winner of the Yoplait Giveaway...

The winner is Alexandra Knaub!  Yay!  I'll contact you with the details.  Congratulations!

My First Giveaway!

I'm very excited to be giving away a Yoplait Light Yogurt Gift Pack courtesy of Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.  The gift pack includes a gym bag, a reflective wrist wallet, a pedometer, and a coupon for a free yogurt.*  I've seen this giveaway on a few other blogs and boy was I happy when the offer appeared in my inbox.  Yippy, I have a giveaway!  Here is some information they gave me concerning their "Two Week Tune Up."

Free Coffee-Mate Coupon Tomorrow

Tomorrow at 8AM (Alaska Standard Time) Coffee-Mate is giving away 100,000 free coupons through their Facebook page.  Go HERE to find your way to a great coupon.

$20 Barnes and Noble Gift Card for $10 through Groupon

Love this!  Barnes and Noble $20 Gift Card for $10!  You can use it in the store or online.  Instead of taking Brian to the local library, I like to make an adventure out of a trip to Petco and Barnes and Noble.  I'm going to probably end up using this right away.  And then wishing I had more.  Get yours HERE! 

Fred Meyer and Safeway Catalina List Update...

Safeway

Buy Kikkoman Marinades between 01/14 and 02/06
Buy 2, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2 OYNO

Buy Arrowhead Bottled Water .5 liter 24 packs or larger between 1/19 and 2/11
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2.00 OYNO
Buy 4 or more, Receive $5.00 OYNO

Buy Quaker Instant or Old Fashioned Oatmeal between 1/21 and 2/13
Buy 3, Receive $1.00 OYNO
Buy 4, Receive $2.00 OYNO
Buy 5 or more, Receive $3 OYNO

Buy 3 Hallmark cards (excludes $0.99 cards, gift enclosures, packed and boxed cards) between 1/6-2/18
Buy 3, Receive $5.00 Catalina

Buy Shedd's Spread Country Crock 15 oz between 1/24 and 2/20
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 OYNO

Buy Crystal Light Pure between 1/24 and 2/20
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2.00 OYNO
Buy 4 or more, Receive $3.00 OYNO


Fred Meyer

Buy Maxwell House International between 1/14 & 2/6
Buy 2, Receive $1 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2 OYNO
Buy 4, Receive $3 OYNO

Buy Kikkoman Marinades between 1/14 and 2/6
Buy 2, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2 OYNO

Buy Lawry’s Marinades between 1/14 and 2/6
Buy 2, Receive $1 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2 OYNO

Buy Arrowhead Brand 100% Mountain Spring Water .5L 24pks between 1/19 and 2/11
Buy 2, Receive $1 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2 OYNO
Buy 4, Receive $5 OYNO

Buy Deer Park Brand Water .5L 24 Pack between 1/19 and 2/11
Buy 2, Receive $1 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2 OYNO
Buy 4, Receive $5 OYNO

Buy Mars Chocolate between 1/23 and 2/14
Buy $10 worth, Receive $3 OYNO
Buy $15 worth, Receive $5 OYNO

Buy Dole 24.5 oz Fruit Jars between 1/30 and 2/19
Buy 4, Receive $.75 OYNO

Buy Nestle Liquid Coffee-Mate liquid creamer 16oz or larger between 1/24 and 2/20
Buy 2, Receive $1 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2 OYNO
Buy 4 or more, Receive $3 OYNO

Buy Kleenex Tissues 60ct + between 1/24 and 2/20
Buy 5, Receive $1 OYNO
Buy 6, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Buy 7, Receive $2 OYNO

Buy Shedd's Spread Country Crock 15 oz between 1/24 and 2/20
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 OYNO

Buy Crystal Light Pure between 1/24 and 2/20
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $2.00 OYNO
Buy 4 or more, Receive $3.00 OYNO

Buy Starkis Selects and Low Sodium between 1/30 and 2/26
Buy 4, Receive $.75 OYNO

Buy Scrubbing Bubbles between 1/30 and 2/26
Buy 3, Receive $2.00 OYNO
Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer,
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel,
Scrubbing Bubbles Nature’s Source All Purpose Cleaner,
Scrubbing Bubbles Extrend-A-Clean Refill,
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Refill,
Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Refill,
Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean

Buy MilkBone Treats between 1/30 and 2/26
Buy 2 , Receive $1.00 OYNO

Buy Snausages Dog Treats between 1/30 and 2/26
Buy 2 , Receive $1.00 OYNO

Buy Fancy Feast Canned Cat Food, 3 oz  between 1/30 and 2/26
Buy 16, Receive $1.00 OYNO

Buy Uncle Ben’s Brown Rice 2lb bag between 1/30 and 2/28
Buy 2, Receive $.75 OYNO

Buy Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain boil in bag between 1/30 and 2/28
Buy 2, Receive $.75 OYNO

The Joy of Football Cpn List From Safeway Stores

I think I saw a sign for The Joy of Football coupon book in every aisle of the North Pole, AK Safeway last night but the only place to actually find the book was at a display at the front of the store (only 3) and a few at customer service.  The store was dead last night and the display was empty when I left.  It looks like it can only hold about 15 at a time so that could be why they are always out.  I don't know why they made the holder so small knowing these things are packed with over $70 of savings!  
  
Manufacture Coupons
$1/4 Rotel Diced Tomatoes 10oz or Rosarita Refried Beans 8oz, Ex 2/28
$.75/1 12 pack 7UP, Sunkist, Canada Dry, or A&W, Ex 2/28
$.75/1  Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, Ex 3/31
$2/4 Pepsi Product 12 pack, Ex 2/19

Fred Meyer and Safeway Catalina List

It has been a couple weeks since I have done any serious grocery shopping.  I think my husband is starting to get a little annoyed that all the food in our house needs to be prepared.  He is more a microwave cook.  So this week I need to plan a serious grocery trip.  I'm going to hit Safeway and Freds and I'm going to hit them hard.  I'm thinking the damage will be about 3 grocery carts full between the two.  The cupboards look that empty.  And it is even worse since (bragging) my husband and father-in-law built me a new pantry.  It is amazing, huge, and in need of food.  I went to my favorite blog sites to get a good catalina list but found they were all sparse or expired.  So today I spent way to much time putting together a list and can only justify the time spent if I share it with you.  :)


Safeway

Buy Carnation Breakfast Essentials 10 & 8-count boxes of powder OR ready-drink 4-packs
between 1/8 and 1/31
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 OYNO
Buy 3, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Buy 4 or more, Receive $2.00 OYNO

Cellfire Promotion Tomorrow 1/27

On Thursday at 9AM alaska standard time Cellfire is going to be giving away coupons worth $.50, $1, $2, and $5.  Log in to your cellfire account and look for this coupon to add electronically to your Fred Meyer card.  Good Luck!