$330 In Grocercies For $27


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The rebate is just that: a rebate. Transferring our prescriptions to Costco in October provided an annual 2% rebate of $176 this May. The ground rules were for things anyone can regularly do. A rebate of $176 may seem out of reach, but what do your manufacturers rebates total over one year? Try Me Free, $10 with $20 purchase, whatever form your rebates take. They need to be applied to the grocery budget, not at purchase, when you are SPENDING the money, but 6-8 weeks later, when the money back is realized. The check is not a “bonus”; you’ve already spent the money. If you want to get your grocery budget down, you MUST cycle the rebate savings back into the budget.Adding the two stores together, we paid $27 for groceries originally priced at $338. Apply the $20 cash back from the Costco rebate to the total for both stores, and we spent $7. TOTAL! Still think using a rebate was unfair? Okay, let’s see how far we can STRETCH that $20 back at the next store. Here, I shop at a local chain, using the same ground rules.
almost free groceries
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An additional $203 purchased for just under $18. Now we can plan our menus, using our purchases and a few items from the pantry. Salmon with asparagus, spinach salads, omelets, pasta, taco salad, frozen dinners with salads…If you believe these savings are not sustainable…one more trip, 10 days later. This time let’s see how far we can stretch $10:

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Thank you for posting this aluable information. I have always tried to save even though I hae only had to purchase groceries for just myself at times. I enjoy entertaining and cooking for my family and clients and I can “splurge” someplace else if I “save” in another area. Do you hae a list of sites where you consistently get certain coupons and rebates and do these companies e-mail these to you after you have contacted them or do you need to continue to print them? Thanks for your help!!!!

Deb

Sorry, I didn’t check my typing and my “v” is sticking. Puff, my Bulldog, decided to sit on my laptop!

Deb

where do you get these coupons ?
i live near st. louis and i NEVER see what you are talkin about $1. off food coupons

Thanks for the example of how to save big – my grocery bill has doubled since we started trying to eat more organic/natural foods. I look for coupons and use them always, but have never seen any for the amounts shown. Can you follow up on the rebate given at the Costco, was that a store incentive or how did you get it? Thanks!

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Please can you tell me what where do you get your coupons, I really need to do this! my husband will be jobless soon.
dianna

One thing I wished I knew is which stores will double without a restriction on the amount…
Most retailers only go to 1.00
It would be so much easier if they would actually double and not go up on the price when there is a 2 for 1 sale……..
Grace

We’ve done a few articles on where to find coupons. I’ll work up another one. For now, start with the Sunday paper, which often has coupon catalog “inserts” published under the names SmartSource, RedPlum, and PGBrandSaver. You can also look for coupons in stores, especially on promotional displays and in little machines located next to products. Also, be sure to check out websites for your favorite brands; they often have links to printable coupons, or to request coupons by mail.

HTH

I also want to know how and where you got the $176.21 in rebates. That is confusing as you did not explain.

I was really surprised you were able to come out ahead with cash back on that one purchase, I guess that was because of the rebate. Most stores will make sure you do not get anything for free, much less get cash back!

wow…. I never see $1 or $2 off coupons anywhere….

just wondering to switch to Cosco yr prescriptions , how do you get the 2% back do you have to use a master card or credit card of some type?

also where do you get yr coupons from..any good websites to pass along or tips

To get cashback, you do need to be a member. Even without the membership, though, the prescription prices tend to be lower than most places, especially on non-generic brands.

loads of them—just go to the tab at the top of the page for GUIDES, and you will find online sources as well as other ideas and tips.