Weekly Grocery Shopping (7/29 - 8/4)

Well I'm almost $15 over budget this week, although I'll be getting $6.28 of that back in rebates. Not so good considering I began the week thinking I wasn't going to buy a whole lot! I think that not doing much shopping last week left me jonesing for the deals :) Anyone want to start a support group for couponers? Anyway, here's the damage report:

Ralph's12 pk Coke 3/$10 - $2/3 MFC = 8.00
Cream of Potato Soup 2x .79 = 1.58
Corn Tortillas = 1.69
Dannon Activia Yogurt 2x 1.88 - 2x $1 MFC = 1.76
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cup 2x 1.19 - 2 Free MFC = FREE :)
Ronzoni Smart Taste Spaghetti 3x 1.79 - 3x $1 MFC = 2.37
1.4 lbs white nectarines = 1.11
2 ears white corn = .50
1.96 lbs red grapes = 1.51
Baby carrots = .99

Total: 22.62

Henry's

Lettuce = .77
.80 lbs peanut butter filled pretzels = 1.99
1 lb apples = .80
.56 lbs zucchini = .28
Cucumber = .34
Reusable bag credit = -.05

Total: 4.13

Vons
I really didn't need the bar soap or the dishwasher tabs, but I had coupons about to expire and got carried away. Yes, they were a good price, but I didn't really need them. I should have passed them by and stuck to the budget. Dishwasher soap is officially on my "only get if its free" list now, I realized I have about 7 boxes. The iced tea was a treat for myself since its been so hot. I haven't had this kind before, and let me tell you it is GOOD! The steaks were such a good deal I decided to pick them up as "treat" for us too... the original price on this pack was $23!!! For four thin-cut steaks!! I can't imagine paying that much. Apparently no one else coud either, which is why they were still there on their "sell-by" date :)


Lipton Iced Tea x2 = 1.00
Tuna x2 = 1.00
Quaker Granola Bars = .99
Pop Tarts .99 - .55 MFC (doubled to $1) = FREE
Flour Tortillas = .99
Dishwasher tabs 3x 3.99 - 3x 2.50 MFC = 4.47
Lever 2000 bar soap 4.99 - 1.50 MFC = 3.49
Bread x2 = 1.78
Hot dogs = .99
Ribeye Steak on sale then marked down another 50% = 5.31 ($2.25/lb)

Total: 21.82

Walgreens
I've come to the realization that Palmolive dish soap is causing me some skin issues, so I'm stocking up on other brands when the opportunity arises.

Dawn dish soap 3x .99 - 3x .25 MFC = 2.22
Gum toothbrush (2-pack) = 3.49 (gave 3.50 RR)
Tuna 4x .59 = 2.36
Dozen Eggs x2 = 1.98

Total: 10.05 plus 3.50 RR for next trip

Rite-Aid

GE lightbulbs = 2.00, Free after rebate
Packing tape = 1.49, Free after rebate
Crest toothpaste 2.79 - .75 MFC = 2.04, Free after rebate

Total OOP: 6.08, should get 6.28 back in rebates

Weekly Total: 64.70

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