I love getting a bargain! Tonight I had to run a few errands and I got good deals everywhere.
First stop was Albertson's (a grocery store). I spent $10.49 and walked out with the following:
--two containers of Earthbound Farms organic salad greens, $5.99 BOGO (the other grocery store sells 16 oz. of the same salad for $5.99 but my two containers added up to 22 oz.)
--three boxes of 100 calorie Pop Secret packs, retail $5.39 each and I got them for $1.00 each because I had a rain check
--a bottle of taco sauce, free (the checker asked if I wanted free taco sauce--it was $2.50 and she had a $2.50 off coupon for me to use)
--one lb. of strawberries, $1.50 (that's cheap around here, regular price would be at least double that)
So I figure I got more than $33 worth of groceries for $10.49. Not bad, especially since Albertson's tends to be on the pricey side for food.
Next stop was Office Max. I got a coupon in the mail for $10 off a $10 purchase. I bought an ink cartridge for my printer; I got the Office Max brand which was $10.49 so my total out of pocket cost was 53¢. I had another identical coupon that I used last week for the same deal. Plus, Office Max lets you bring in used cartridges for a $3 credit on your purchase, so I'll use one of those the next time I have to buy ink.
And last I went to Blockbuster, where I had a coupon for a free non-New Release movie. I picked out an Elmo movie that our library doesn't carry and I'll take that on our trip this weekend for Maren to watch. Cheap thrills, indeed!
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Thank you all so very much for your kind birthday wishes! DH and I went to a swanky Italian place in the happenin' part of downtown Denver. The food was delish and for dessert we walked around the corner to a gelato shop! He gave me the cutest purse from my favorite shop in Utah and I got other wonderful gifts from my family and a dear old friend. It was a perfect birthday--I couldn't have asked for more! Your comments only made it sweeter! :)
Awe, sorry I missed your birthday!! It did sound devine! And a purse, who couldn't love that! Happy Belated Birthday!! Lori
ReplyDeleteWhat a well spent(no pun intended:)
ReplyDeletehehe I forgot to add the "day" -what a well spent day- sheesh I might just go back to bed:)
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ReplyDeleteCoupon savings, actually any savings can have a sport like quality when it's really good! BTW, I went to your friend's blog. Her photography is out of this world gorgeous!
Great going on your bargain grocery shopping! Don't you just love saving money? I'm terrible, but I swear I figure out the percentage I saved every time I go shopping. When I get a great deal like yours, I'm totally thrilled!
ReplyDeleteYou really are good at that! So glad to hear you had a wonderful birthday!
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