Shopping Trip 1

I normally don't go to all three stores, but today I did. I also did buy milk, eggs, poduce, and a few other items other than listed below, but I wanted to share with you what I bought that were good and great deals.

My combined King Sooper's and Safeway trip

King Sooper's
With the mix and match sale I stocked up on Salsa for $1.00 each after coupons, Ro*tel for $0.49 each no coupon needed, and Cream Cheese for $0.79 each. Also, I got Strawberries $0.99 for a 16 oz tub.

Safeway
Okay you caught me! Your Diet Coke 4 12 packs for $7.99 I had to make a special trip. Lucky it is just right across the street from King Sooper's so I don't feel too guilty like I was "running around town" spending gas money to save grocery money. While I was their I conveniently got my 4 boxes of crackers for $0.67 each. That was after I used two coupons.

Albertson's
With Superbowl Sunday we had to get the must have $2.99/lb Tyson hot wings from Albertson's. We love these, and look forward to buying more to freeze and enjoy them again during March Madness when Albertsons' reduces the price. While I was there I did pick up my 5 boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese for $2.50. That makes it $0.50 a box! Which makes it a good deal, so I bought two! The bonus is with the in-store coupon, I also got two free Tombstone frozen pizzas. My kids are going to love that for lunch!

Weekly Deals Jan 28-Feb 3

okay deal *
good deal **
great deal ***

Walmart price matches, be sure to have ads with you.

King Soopers all stores in Denver metro area

Roma Tomatoes, per lb $1.00**
Avocado each, (Walmart .small .68 each) $1.00**
Strawberries 16 oz pkg $0.99***
Cheese Kroger Shreds 2 cup, 8 oz bar $1.50**
Cheese Kraft Shreds 2 cup, 8 oz bar $1.99**
Red seedless grapes, per lb $1.50**
Grapefruit or Cameo Apples 8 lb bag $3.99***

Cuties Clementines $5.99*

3-day-sale Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Pepsi-2 liter bottles $0.88**

(Sale good all week)
Mega Savings-mix and match must buy 10 items, limit 3 rewards per transaction

Nabisco Crackers $1.99* (Safeway price $1.69-and you can buy just 1)
(Coupon in Sunday and Wednesday paper $2.00 of when you buy 2, final price $1.00 each)

Sour Cream Daisy 16 oz $1.50**
Hormel Chili 15 oz $0.49***
Ro*tel 10 oz $0.49***
Cheetos $1.49**
Philadelphia Cream Cheese $0.79***
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish $1.09*
Pace Salsa 16 oz $1.49**
(Coupons from Sunday and Wednesday's paper will make salsa $1.00 each)

Heinz Ketchup 32-36 oz $1.49**
Lay's Potato Chips $1.47**
There are more items listed in ad, but I only listed the ones that were a good or great deal.

Albertson's all stores in Denver Metro area

(store will double, triple, quadruple coupons up to $1.00 through Feb 3.)

Gala apples, per lb $1.00**
Roma Tomatoes, per lb $1.00**
5 box pack of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
and free Tombstone pizza with in store coupon $2.50***

Fresh Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless $1.99**
Green Peppers, each $0.88***
Cilantro, limes, garlic buy 3 for $1.00**

Mega Savings-Mix and Match must buy 10

Lay's Potato Chips $1.50**

Nabisco Crackers $2.00* (Coupons in Sunday and Wednesday Papers, will make crackers $1.00 each) (Safeway price $1.69 and you only have to buy one)

Kraft Salad Dressing $1.50**

There are more items listed in ad for the mix and match sale, but I only listed the ones that I thought were good or great deals.


Safeway all stores in Denver Metro area

72 hour sale Friday, Saturday, Sunday
12 pack Coca-cola, Pepsi, or 7 up buy 4
with coupon found with this weeks ads $7.99***
blueberries 6 oz $0.88***
Avocados, Large $0.88**
limes 4 for $1.00**

nabisco crackers $1.69**

Shopping Tips and Tricks

1. Grocery ads generally run Wednesday-Tuesday.
3. If the store is out of a sale item ask for a rain check
4. Know what your willing to pay for items by units.
5. Protect what you store. You won't be saving money if it just ends up as mouse food.
6. Buy in bulk, use your freezer.
7. Save money on meat. If you go to the grocer on a Tuesday night the butcher may be willing to reduce meat prices further to get rid of the meat before it goes bad. Sam's Club puts meat out at a reduced price first thing in the morning.

Shopping at Costco

I love Costco! but, first you need to be aware when Costco sends you the coupons in the mail, they have also increased the price of most of the "coupon" items.

Shop at Costco, but shop Smart! Just because it is at Costco and your are buying in bulk does not mean you are buying it at the best price.


Below is a list of items I think are good buys at Costco:

Cheese (store in your freezer)
lunch meat
most produce
salt
honey
flour
pan cake mix
syrup
sugar
brown sugar
powdered sugar
rice
tortillas
bread
baking soda
baking powder
yeast
spices
Canola oil
white vinegar
balsamic vinegar
chocolate chips (keep in your freezer)
nuts (keep in your freezer)
garbage bags
kitchen liners
dishwasher detergent
batteries