My Frugal Journey

I updated my status on Facebook earlier today with my savings from a Giant Eagle (GE) trip this morning and my friends asked me to share what I bought and how I saved. Below is an outline of my shopping trip. You may also want to read a related article I just posted: My Shopping Strategy and Frequently Asked Questions.

Transaction #1

Orrville Redenbacher Microwave Popcorn
GE Sale Price: BOGO plus $3 off your next order (OYNO) when you buy (WYB) $10
*Savings Note: GE calculates the $10 from the shelf price NOT the sale price.
Bought 4 @ sale price of $6.36
Used two $2/2 coupons
Total out of pocket: $2.36 plus received $3 off OYNO

Transaction #2

Reddi Whip Topping
GE Sale Price: 2/$4 plus $3 OYNO WYB $10
Used four $.50/1 coupons and $3 OYNO coupon from last transaction
Total out of pocket: $1 plus received $3 off OYNO

Transaction #3

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa
GE Sale Price: 10/$10 plus $3 OYNO WYB $10
Used three $.50/2 coupons and $3 OYNO coupon from last transaction
Total out of pocket: $0 plus received $3 off OYNO

Transaction #4

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa
GE Sale Price: 10/$10 plus $3 OYNO WYB $10
Used three $.50/2 coupons and $3 OYNO coupon from last transaction
Total out of pocket: $0 plus received $3 off OYNO

Transaction #5

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa
GE Sale Price: 10/$10 plus $3 OYNO WYB $10
Used three $.50/2 coupons and $3 OYNO coupon from last transaction
Total out of pocket: $0 plus received $3 off OYNO

Transaction #6

Dawn Hand Renewal Liquid Dish Soap
GE Sale Price: 2/$5 plus $5 OYNO WYB 4 bottles
Used four $.50/1 coupons and $3 OYNO coupon from last transaction
Total out of pocket: $3.52 plus received $5 off OYNO

Transaction #7

23.2 lb HoneySuckle Frozen Turkey
GE Sale Price: $.69/lb
My GE in Massillon had these marked down to $.40/lb
Paid $9.29

SuperPretzel 6ct. Box (bought 10)
GE Sale Price: 4/$7
Used ten $.50/1 coupons
Paid $.75 each

Arnold Bread (bought 2)
GE Sale Price: BOGO
Used two $.55/1 coupons
Paid: $.49 each

Skippy Natural Peanut Butter (not a great deal but we needed it)
GE Sale Price: 2/$5
Used one $.40/1 coupon
Paid: $1.70

Jell-O (bought 4)
GE Sale Price: 15/$10
Used four $.50/2 coupon
Paid: $.17 each

Dial Liquid Pump (bought 5)
GE Sale Price: 10/$10
Used five $.35/1 coupons
Paid: $.30 each

Dannon 32 oz Yogurt (not a great deal but we needed it)
GE Price: $2.69
Used one $1/1 coupon
Paid: $1.69

Daisy Sour Cream (not a great deal but we needed it)
GE Sale Price: $2
Used on $.50/1 coupon
Paid: $1

Libby Canned Vegetables (bought 4)
GE Sale Price: 20/$10
Used two $.50/2 coupons
Paid: $0

Carnation Evaporated Milk (bought 2)
GE Sale Price: 10/$10
Used one $.50/2 coupon
Paid: $.50 each

Also used $5 OYNO coupon from last transaction
Total out of pocket: $21.54

Grand totals from all transactions:
Total number of items purchased: 61
Total before sales & coupons: $115.94
Total spent out of pocket: $28.42

For a complete list of all of this week’s deals at Giant Eagle visit CouponAllies.com. I wouldn’t be able to save like this without them!

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