Couponing!

Hello one & all...as I stated a few weeks back, I am just starting to fully utilize coupons. I am discovering the power of internet, printable coupons and am having a blast!!! I have found that one of the keys is to only purchase items that you would normally buy (unless of course you get items for free or nearly free!) Went to Tops toady and used a fistful of coupons to come home with a ton of groceries for $31.00 and change. (see picture below!)

 Detail is as follows:

2 pack Lever 2000 soap - $2.19 - doubled $1.00 coupon= $0.19!!!
5 pack Kraft Mac & cheese - sale $2.99...a luxury item around here!
4 cans Libby Green Beans 2/$1.00 - 2 @ 50 cent coupons, doubled = free!
9 cans of Progresso soup- sale priced $1.00 each - $1.10 off 3 coupons = $0.67 each (these make a great lunch for kids and hubby!)
Assorted dry beans- black - $1.79, kidney - $1.55, Pinto $1.09
Brown rice - Sale - $1.99
2 loaves Nature's Pride 100% whole wheat sandwich bread - 2 @ $0.75 off doubled = $0.50 per loaf!
Let it Snow popcorn bowl $0.37
2 rolls spiderman/Dora gift wrap $1.25 per roll
Dannon Lite Yogurt After coupons and sale prices $0.23 each
Bison Cottage Cheese B1G1 - 2 @ $0.50 coupons = $0.99 each
2 Crab Meat $1.00 each - $1.00 off coupon (1 free and 1 $1.00)
croutons/stuffing cubes $0.50 clearance
1 Avocado $1.25
Assorted 1/4# from deli for little for lunch, one box Froot Loops type things...(shhhhhh don't tell the big kids) It was her BIRTHDAY for goodness sake!!

Goes to show how a little research and planning can save you big bucks! Blessings, Eve