Grocery Trip - 3/20/2011

18 boxes of Ronzoni SmartTaste Pasta: $0.99 x 18 = $17.82
     - $1/2 x 9= -$9

5 boxes of Annie's Mac & Cheese: $0.99 x 5 = $4.95

2 pkgs Dole Fruit Crisps: $2.49 x 2 = $4.98
     - $0.75 x 2 (doubled) x 2 coupons = -$3

3 boxes Rice a Roni & 1 box Pasta Roni: $1.29 x 4 = $5.16
     Buy 3 Get 1 Free = -$2 (automatically deducted this)

Sargento String Cheese: $4.99
     - $0.40 x 2 (doubled) = -$0.80

Heluva Chip Dip: $1.99
    - $0.75 x 2 (doubled) = -$1.50

2 tubs Philly Cooking Creme: $2.79 x 2 = $5.58
    B1G1F and a free coupon, which both deducted $2.99 (original price) + $0.75 e-coupon: -$6.73

2 Reese's Mini Cups + 1 Almond Joy + 1 York Peppermint Patty = $2.49 x 4 = $9.96
    - $2/2 x 2 = $4

1 Powerade Zero (my favorite filler) = $0.99

Dannon Yogurt 4-pack = $1.99

2 French's Spicy Brown Mustard = $1.69 x 2 = $3.38
     - $0.50 x 2 x 2 coupons - $0.50 e-coupon = -$2.50

------End of items that are part of March to Savings event------

Kroger Pretzels (Baby Girl's lunch) = $1

Lay's Chips (wanted something to go with dip) = $1.99

7 bags Kroger Frozen Veggies = $1 x 7 = $7

Kroger Natural Peanut Butter (part of my breakfast daily) = $1.79

Kroger 1/2 gallon milk = $1.25

Kroger Pretzel Braids (for my own lunch) = $1

Betty Crocker Cake Mix (impulse buy...) = $2.69

Smoked Chicken Sausages = $3

Marzetti Yogurt Veggie Dip = $2.50
     Some coupon...

KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce = $2.39

Muir Glen Tomato Paste = $1.59
     - $0.75 x 2 (doubled) = -$1.50

2 Voskos Yogurt = $1.69 x 2 = $3.38
     - $0.75 x 2 (doubled) x 2 - $0.75 e-coupon = -$3.75

Pop Chips (impulse buy....)= $1.19

Pillsbury Pizza Crust & French Bread (Manager's Special) = $1.49 x 2 = $2.98
     - $0.40 x 2 = -$0.80

Kroger Tortillas = $1.19

Kroger Buns = $1.39

Kroger Bread = $1.79

2 Navel Oranges = $0.33 x 2 = $0.67 (must've been $1/3)

Red Bell Pepper = $1.50

Yellow Bell Pepper = $1.25

Strawberries (which later got returned because they were moldy in the middle) = $1.67

1.91 lb Grapes = $0.97 x 1.91 = $1.85

3.06 lb Sweet Onions = $0.97 x 3.06 = $2.97

1.68 lb Bananas = $0.54 x 1.68 = $0.91

-$20 for Mega Event
- $0.50 - $2 -$1.50....no idea what these were for :)


Grand total.....$54.01

Yes, I actually spent a lot more than I'd hoped since I didn't buy much meat or much produce.  The string cheese was the only really pricy thing I got.  But I have A LOT of food on the shelves in the basement, ready for use.  One of these weeks I'm going to have to do a pantry challenge--someone tell Kroger to stop having these great deals!

When I add up everything I bought that was used this past week, I get about $35, so under $20 for all the additional stuff that WILL get used in our house is a pretty good deal, I think.  But I also think you all give me too much credit.  I'm good and organized...but not THAT good!

Partial giveaway results

I'm sorry, y'all...I've been neglectful.  But the good news is that a winner has been identified and contacted.  Tricia was the winner of the giveaway and her coupons were put in the mail yesterday!  I hope you enjoy, Tricia!

Reasons for my neglect:
1) Busy times at work
2) No laptop power cord at home
3) No energy at any time...the kid has been waking between 4:45 and 5:15 every morning for weeks and we have no idea why.  We think the bottom 2-year molars are imminent, but they haven't poked through yet and if they're anything like her other teeth, they will take a few more months to completely come in.  We tried feeding her more last night and we've tried getting her to bed earlier and later with no difference.  She transitioned during the time change just fine, but now here we are. 
4) I want to type up my entire transaction at the grocery...and I just don't have the time.  But the receipt goes everywhere with me and today or tomorrow I WILL type it up and show you what I did.  But it's not nearly as impressive as you all seem to think it will be.  You ALL were way under in your guesses.

But I'm going to leave you in suspense for now what my actual total was...because I feel like it merits an explanation. 

GIVEAWAY!

Okay, so it's not *that* exciting of a giveaway.  But it could be for you!  I'm giving away 10 coupons for Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta--they're $1 off 2 boxes.  This normally isn't a great coupon, but it is when Ronzoni is essentially $0.49 apiece!  With these coupons, you could get TWENTY free boxes of pasta!

Unfortunately, I can only offer this giveaway for people local to Central Ohio because I want to make sure I can get the coupons to you before the end of the week.  I'm going to end the giveaway Wednesday, March 23rd at 10 a.m. so I can get the coupons in the mail on Wednesday--hopefully that'll get them to you by Friday.

The way you can enter:  Look at the picture below and tell me how much you think I spent on the food in the picture. 

The closest guess (you can go over--we're not going Price Is Right style) will get the coupons!  There are a few tricky things in there that weren't part of a deal to throw you off :)

Make sure your entry has a good way to contact you (you can either put your email address in the comment or make sure your email address is in your user profile) so I can contact you for your mailing address so I can put these in the mail on Wednesday!

Good luck!