Finally Frugal

JANUARY 19, 2011

People are often amazed (my own family included) that I can subsist on a grocery budget of $100 or less each month. I NEVER shop at Safeway or Albertson's unless I'm desperate or have an outstanding coupon deal. Here are my five top tips for bringing a frugal mindset to the grocery store: 1.

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Frugal Grocery Shopping Frugal Groceries Grocery Shopping Groceries 49

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2018

My Albertson’s will triple up to 35¢ and double up to 50¢. So, at Albertson’s, my 50¢ coupon is actually worth $1. Don’t buy a ton of everything as soon as you get started or you will blow your budget! If they do, find out the maximum double/triple value and how many they will double/triple. Start slowly.

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Friends And Family Sale Newspaper Coupons At&T 40

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 26, 2017

Albertson's - Dallas/Fort Worth Division (1/25 - 1/31 ). Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/25 - 1/31). Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/25 - 1/31). 1 Evol Foods Product. - $1.00/1 1 Evol Meal - 1-1-17 SS (exp. Final Price: $2.49. Buy 1; Use $1.00/1 Evol Frozen Entrees, 5.5 - 11.3 Buy 1; Use $1.00/1

Frozen Food 100

Frozen Food Frozen Ore-Ida Food 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 11, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/11 - 1/17). Albertson's - Northwest (1/11 - 1/17). San Giorgio Light 'n Fluffy Egg Noodles, 12 oz - $1.19 Excludes: Lasagna and Gluten Free. San Giorgio Light 'n Fluffy Egg Noodles, 12 oz. Excludes: Lasagna and Gluten Free. Mix or Match; Buy Any (5) Fab 5 Items; Save $1.00 OFF Each Item.

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Horizon Organic Duncan Hines Bread Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 18, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/18 - 1/24). Albertson's - Northwest (1/18 - 1/24). Udi's Gluten Free Products, 8 - 15.2 Includes: Select varieties. Mix or Match; Buy Any (5) Fab 5 Items; Save $1.00 OFF Each Item. Quaker Gluten Free Oats, 18 oz - $3.99 Includes: Select varieties. Quaker Gluten Free Oats, 18 oz.

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Duncan Hines Bread Storing Horizon Organic 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 30, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/25 - 1/31). Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/25 - 1/31). Albertson's - Northwest (1/25 - 1/31). Purina Kit & Kaboodle Cat Food, 12.1 lb - $8.45. Purina Kit & Kaboodle Cat Food, 12.1 Purina ONE Canned Dog Food, 13 oz - $1.33 Includes: Select varieties. Final Price: $9.99.

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Dog Food Dog Food Cat Food 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (2/8 - 2/14). Final Price: $3.54. Buy 1; Use (1) $1.00/1 1 coupon; Includes Checkout51. Udi's Gluten Free Bread, 12 - 12.1 Buy 1; Use (1) $1.00/1 1 coupon; Includes Checkout51. California Pizza Kitchen Gluten Free Pizza, 10.7 - 11.8 Includes: Select varieties.

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Raisin Bran Food Ronzoni Publix 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 16, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/11 - 1/17). Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/11 - 1/17). Albertson's - Northwest (1/11 - 1/17). Purina Dog Chow, 46 lb - $19.99 - B1G1 Alpo T-Bonz, 4.5 oz. - $4.00/1 1 Purina Chow Dog or Puppy Food - 10-30-16 RP; Includes 32 lb or Larger Only (exp. Purina Dog Chow, 46 lb.

Dog Food 100

Dog Food Dog Food Pedigree 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (2/1 - 2/7). Albertson's - Northwest (2/1 - 2/7). Barilla Specialty Pasta, 12 - 16 oz - $2.00 Excludes: Gluten Free, Collezione, or Pasta Plus. Barilla Specialty Pasta, 12 - 16 oz. Excludes: Gluten Free, Collezione, or Pasta Plus. Mix or Match; Buy Any (5) Fab 5 Items; Save $1.00

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Storing Food Bread Pizza 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 25, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/25 - 1/31). 1 Glutino Product; DND. - $1.00/1 1 Glutino Snack Items - 1-1-17 SS (exp. Final Price: $2.99. Glutino Gluten Free Pretzels, 14.1 Includes: Select Varieties. Mix or Match; Buy Any (5) Fab 5 Items; Save $1.00 OFF Each Item. Milton's Gluten Free Chips, 5.5 Includes: Select varieties.

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Duncan Hines Bread Food Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 10, 2017

Albertson's - Dallas/Fort Worth Division (1/4 - 1/10). Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/4 - 1/10). Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/4 - 1/10). Albertson's - Northwest (1/4 - 1/10). True Goodness Organic K-Cups, 12 ct. Includes: Select Varieties. Community Coffee K-Cups, 12 ct - $3.99 Must Use In-Ad Coupon.

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Storing Starbucks Coffee Meijer 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 9, 2017

Albertson's - Dallas/Fort Worth Division (1/4 - 1/10). Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/4 - 1/10). Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/4 - 1/10). Albertson's - Northwest (1/4 - 1/10). True Goodness Organic K-Cups, 12 ct. Includes: Select Varieties. Community Coffee K-Cups, 12 ct - $3.99 Must Use In-Ad Coupon.

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Storing Starbucks Seattle Coffee 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 16, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/11 - 1/17). Albertson's - Northwest (1/11 - 1/17). Meow Mix Dry Cat Food, 12 - 16 lbs - $9.99. Meow Mix Dry Cat Food, 12 - 16 lbs. Meijer Dry Cat Food, 13 - 16 lbs - $8.99. Meijer Dry Cat Food, 13 - 16 lbs. Purina Friskies Dry Cat Food, 16 lbs - $13.99 Includes: Select varieties. - $1.00/1

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Cat Food Cat Food Purina 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 23, 2017

Albertson's - Dallas/Fort Worth Division (1/18 - 1/24). Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/18 - 1/24). Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/18 - 1/24). Albertson's - Northwest (1/18 - 1/24). Donut Shop K-Cups, 12 ct. Includes: Select Varieties. Donut House K-Cups, 12 ct - $5.99 Includes: Select Varieties.

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Maxwell House Storing Starbucks Coffee 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Albertson's - Intermountain Area (2/8 - 2/14). 2 Huggies Wipes and Little Snugglers or Movers Diapers - 2-5-17 SS; Includes Wipes, 56 ct or Larger Only and Diapers, 10 ct or Larger Only (exp. Huggies Diapers, Super pk. Prices Vary. Includes: Select Varieties. Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers, 21 - 34 ct - $7.98

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Movers Huggies Pampers Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 9, 2017

Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/4 - 1/10). Buy (1); Use (1) $2.00/1 1 coupon; Submit for $1.50/1 1 Checkout 51 rebate; Final price is $5.47. Pampers Diapers, Jumbo pk. Includes: Select Varieties. Buy (1); Use (1) $2.00/1 1 coupon; Submit for $1.50/1 1 Checkout 51 rebate; Final price is $5.47. 1 Just For U Digital Coupon.

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Movers Huggies Pampers Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Albertson's - Intermountain Area (2/8 - 2/14). 2 Huggies Wipes and Little Snugglers or Movers Diapers - 2-5-17 SS; Includes Wipes, 56 ct or Larger Only and Diapers, 10 ct or Larger Only (exp. Huggies Diapers, Super pk. Prices Vary. Includes: Select Varieties. Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers, 21 - 34 ct - $7.98

Movers 100

Movers Huggies Pampers Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 30, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (1/25 - 1/31). Buy 1; Use $2.00/1 1 Coupon; Includes Checkout 51 Rebate Savings. Pampers Jumbo Diapers, 21 - 35 ct. 1 DG Digital Coupon Available. Buy 1; Use $2.00/1 1 Coupon; Includes Checkout 51 Rebate Savings. Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers, 18 - 37 ct - $9.99 Includes: Select varieties. - $2.00/1

Pampers 100

Pampers Huggies Movers Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 10, 2017

Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/4 - 1/10). 2 Huggies Wipes AND (1) Little Snugglers or Little Movers Diapers - 1-8-17 SS; Includes Wipes, 56 ct or Larger Only and Diapers, 10 ct or Larger Only (exp. Final Price: $6.50. Huggies Diapers, Jumbo Pack. 1 Digital Coupon Available. Pampers Jumbo Diapers, 23 - 28 ct - $8.98 $2.00/1

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Movers Huggies Pampers Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Albertson's - Southern California Division (2/8 - 2/14). Albertson's - Northwest (2/8 - 2/14). McCafe Coffee K-Cups, 12 ct - $5.99 Includes: Select varieties. - $1.00/1 1 McCafe Coffee Product - 1-22-17 SS (exp. Final Price: $4.99. McCafe Coffee K-Cups, 12 ct. Includes: Select varieties. OFF Each Item. Peet's Coffee K-Cups, 10 ct - $7.99

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Starbucks Seattle Maxwell House Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 23, 2017

Albertson's - Intermountain Area (1/18 - 1/24). Save $15 on your next shopping trip wyb two. Includes: Select Varieties. Buy (2); Use (2) $2.00/1 1 coupons; Submit for (2) 1.50/1 1 Checkout 51 rebates; Get $15 OFF your next purchase; Final price is $23.99. Pampers Jumbo Diapers, 18 - 32 ct - $8.98 Includes: Select varieties. - $2.00/1

Pampers 100

Pampers Huggies Movers Storing 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Albertson's - Northwest (12/28 - 1/3). Albertson's - Northwest (12/30 - 1/1). Pepsi Products, 12 pk 12 oz cans. Must buy 3. Pepsi Products, 8 pk - $2.50. Pepsi Products, 8 pk. Pepsi Products, 2 L - $1.00 Must buy 3. Pepsi Products, 2 L. Must buy 3. See ad for details. Soda Mix & Match: $1.25 each wyb 4 participating.

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Pepsi Coke Price Diet coke 100

Coupons Do Work

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Albertson's - Northwest (2/1 - 2/7). McCafe Coffee K-Cups, 12 ct - $5.99 Includes: Select Varieties. - $1.00/1 1 McCafe Coffee Product - 1-22-17 SS (exp. Final Price: $4.99. McCafe Coffee K-Cups, 12 ct. Includes: Select Varieties. Spend $75 or more in a single purchase and get 20¢ per gallon in Gas Rewards; See ad for more details.

Seattle 100

Seattle Coffee Storing Starbucks 100

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 2, 2017

Albertson's - Northwest (12/28 - 1/3). Includes: Select Varieties. Final Price: $4.99. Donut Shop K-Cups, 10 - 12 ct. All items must be purchased in a single transaction. No cash back. Includes: Select Varieties. Earn a coupon good for $10 off your next purchase of $50+ when you spend $150 or more in a single transaction. See ad for details.

Storing 100

Storing Coffee Green Meijer 100

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Albertson's - Northwest (12/28 - 1/3). Out-of-Pocket Price: $5.95. Final Price: $4.95. Folgers K-Cups, 12 ct. Dunkin Donuts Coffee K-Cups, 10 ct - $5.95. Dunkin Donuts Coffee K-Cups, 10 ct. Earn a coupon good for $10 off your next purchase of $50+ when you spend $150 or more in a single transaction. See ad for details.

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