Diaper Swappers

CrunchyMama0607 · 09-10-2007, 10:41 PM

Spent $143 this time (was $150 last time, so we've gotten better!) DH insisted on going to walmart so heres what we got: (I'd forgotten to add a few things on my list)

RED=name brand

-1 bag store brand egg noodles-$1
-1 big box store brand cornflakes-$1.33
-1 box kellogs cereal b/c the kind dh likes isn't made in generic-$2.63
-1 bag frozen biscuits-$3.42
-1 bag frozen veggies-$1.72
-2 bags frozen broccoli-.84
-1 thing of fresh romaine lettuce-$1.48
-2 cucumbers-.64 a peice
-1 bag california veggies (frozen)-$1.26
-2 boxes store brand dry rotini pasta-.68 a box
-1 magazine on sale for $1.99 b/c its been so long since ive bought oneWomans Day-lotsa tips!
-1 ranch dressing (dh had to have name brand)-$3.18!
-1 store brand italian dressing-$1.28
-1 giant container generic ketchup-$1.98
-1 bag oranges-$4.87
-2 bags bacon bits (couldnt find generic, sigh)-$2.74
-2 frozen grape juices-$1.46
-1 head iceburg lettuce-$1.28
-canned yams (2)-.86 a can
-store brand canned peaches (2)-.88 a can
-2 cans store brand pineapple-.93 a can
-2 cans generic green beans-.46 a can
-3 fresh tomatoes-$1.73 a lb
-1 can cream of celery-generic-.68 a can
-2 cans cream of chicken-generic-.68 a can
-canned kidney beans (2 )-.50 a can
-5lb bag russet potatoes-$2.68
-2 loaves generic white bread-$1.07 a loaf
-french bread (2 loafs in 1 bag)-$2.73?
-2 bags bake n brown rolls (generic)-$1.14 a bag
-1/2pint choc milk for dd-.51
-1 box generic pancake mix-$1.33
-2 generic baking sodas-.28 a box
-jiffy brand pizza crust mix (2)-.38 a box
-various boxed puddings (2 van, 2 choc)-.50 a box
-2 jiffy brand muffin mix-.48 a box
-1 bag diced walnuts-$2.98!

-1 generic bag brown sugar-$1.22
-2 fruit gushers boxes (dh got these)-$1.98 a box
-1 gallon milk-$3.69

generic brand too!
-1 bottle terriaki sauce-$1.92
-1 generic huge box oatmeal-$1.98
-canned corn (2)-.42 a can
-2 cans tomato paste-.35 a can
-canned mandrin oranges for dh (not sure how many)-.50 a can
-1 generic container half and half-$1.08
-1 generic sour cream-$1.84
-1 generic cottage cheese-$3.26 and thats generic

-6 yoplait yogurts-.54 a peice
-1 store brand cesar salad dressing-$1.28
-1 big bottle spaghetti sauce (dh wont eat the canned kind, sigh)-$2.56
-1 can gatorade powdered drink mix-$8.38!
-1 store brand pack of boxed raisins for dd-$1.22
-3 generic cream cheese boxes-$1.32
-1 generic block cheddar cheese-$3.67
-2 cans frozen apple juice-.98 a can
-3 small bags chips for dh's lunch (.30 each?)
-2 bags frozen ravioli-$1.98
-1 big container cranberry apple juice-$3.88
-1 bag frozen peas-$1.72?
-2 cans generic diced tomatoes-$1.73?
-1 pack ballpark weiners-$1.98
-1 bag apples-$3.32
-2 packs jello w/fruit in it-$1.92
-packs koolaid (about 4)-.18each
-1 pack generic sliced cheese (was only .94!)
1 generic tub butter-.66
-1 generic box stick margerine-.68
-1 container black pepper b/c we were out-$1.98
-1 dozen med sized eggs-$1.32

***PG woman w/a killer craving for choc avoiding the halloween candy aisle-PRICELESS!****

I told dh next time I'm going grocery shopping by myself, at SAVEALOT!

But we still got alot for how much we spent.

funkymama · 09-10-2007, 11:08 PM

wow ... that's a big list! how often do you grocery shop?

I grocery shopped Saturday with cash for the first time (easing into the cash/envelope system) and hit $60 right on (actually, $58ish). And, that's for about 1 1/2 wks. I'm budgeting $200/mo. I tossed my list, but here's what I can recall w/ prices ... we also have 6% sales tax that I have to figure in. ETA: Non-sale items are in blue.

4 cans Hunts spaghetti sauce (69c each)
romaine lettuce (89c)
3 lbs marg (1.80 - 60c each)
bananas (39c)
2 16 oz bags pasta (75c each)
1lb green grapes ($1.29)
1.25 lb nectarines ($1.21)
2 64oz Old Orchard juice ($1.50 each w/ sale & coup)
2 8oz Gerber baby cereal ($1.09 each w/ coup)
4 pack 12-10" tortillas (1.25/each)
5 30 oz cans chili beans ($1/each)
28 oz can diced tomatoes ($1.32)
ranch dressing (2.32)
12oz shredded cheese (4/$11)
16 oz Old El Paso salsa ($1.50)
10oz frozen spinach (94c)
5qt pail ice cream ($4.79)
Nature Valley granola bars ($1.83 w/ sale & coup)
saltines ($1.32)
graham crackers ($1.33)
cottage cheese ($2.29)

p.s. I don't mean to hijack your thread, either ... just thought it'd be interesting to compare prices, especially since I'm shopping at small town grocery stores.

haileykey · 09-10-2007, 11:12 PM

Wow you did get quite a bit...did you have any coupons or did you price match anything?
Will Wal*Mart price match Save A Lot.....I don't know I have never lived anywhere where there was one.....so I am not sure...but I know Wal Mart will price match other grocery stores...maybe that would help you?
But AWESOME job mama...off to get my recipe and post what I got.

CrunchyMama0607 · 09-10-2007, 11:17 PM

Thanks!

Thats for 2wks-I had coupons for the yogurts but DH didn't ask if they were expired until I'd buried them (the yogurts) beneath all the food, otherwise they wouldn't have been bought & I didn't need the cottage cheese b/c I was gonna use it for stuffed jumbo shells but couldn't find any...it got buried as well. Then we almost ran into a fam member that I haven't talked to in over a yr for good reasons so I was trying to hurry ~sigh~ I just wanted to enjoy shopping.

All that food goes to DH's lunches and bfast/lunch/dinner every night for 2wks for 2 adults and one toddler who loves to eat.

CrunchyMama0607 · 09-10-2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkymama

wow ... that's a big list! how often do you grocery shop?

I grocery shopped Saturday with cash for the first time (easing into the cash/envelope system) and hit $60 right on (actually, $58ish). And, that's for about 1 1/2 wks. I'm budgeting $200/mo. I tossed my list, but here's what I can recall w/ prices ... we also have 6% sales tax that I have to figure in.

4 cans Hunts spaghetti sauce (69c each)
romaine lettuce (89c)
3 lbs marg (1.80 - 60c each)
bananas (39c)
2 16 oz bags pasta (75c each)
1lb green grapes ($1.29)
1.25 lb nectarines ($1.21)
2 64oz Old Orchard juice ($1.50 each w/ sale & coup)
2 8oz Gerber baby cereal ($1.09 each w/ coup)
4 pack 12-10" tortillas (1.25/each)
5 30 oz cans chili beans ($1/each)
28 oz can diced tomatoes ($1.32)
ranch dressing (2.32)
12oz shredded cheese (4/$11)
16 oz Old El Paso salsa ($1.50)
10oz frozen spinach (94c)
5qt pail ice cream ($4.79)
Nature Valley granola bars ($1.83 w/ sale & coup)
saltines ($1.32)
graham crackers ($1.33)
cottage cheese ($2.29)

Good deal!!!

As for walmart matching prices w/savealot~I'm not sure

but itd be nice if they do!

haileykey · 09-10-2007, 11:28 PM

Not meaning to Hi Jack your thread but here is what I got I thought maybe we could look off each others and compare

-Degree Deodrant
-Loreal Hair Dye (2)
-Colgate Toothpaste (2)
-Schick Razors for Hubby (bad Skin these are the one kind that don't give him MAJOR bumps)
-Pork Rinds for Hubby
-Tortillas
-Egg Noodles
-Big Bag of Rice
-30 Medium Eggs
-Hamburger Helper (10)
-Snickers for Hubby
-Brownie Mix
-Cornbread Mix
-Elbow Macaroni (Box)
-Hot Pocket (Big Box of 14 I think?)
-El Monterey Microwave Burritos (2)
-Jar Salsa (2)
-Frozen Juices (9)
-Jar Spaghetti Sauce
-15 pounds of Chicken Breasts (3 Bags)
-10 pounds of organic grass fed Ground Beef
-Aluminum Foil
-Case of Dasani Water
-Loaf of Bread (Wheat)
-Three things of Cheddar Cheese
-Box of Stuffing

My Total was $79.49
I saved $23.52 in Kroger Discounts
I had $44.50 in coupons
And I got a 55 cent credit because I had 11 Chico bags (WOOHOO first trip with them)

**I always buy Hot pockets and microwave burritos for DH for lunch some days he just needs things real quick so these are something he WILL eat that are quick.
I had a ton of coupons for Hamburger Helper and it was on sale 10/$10 so I got 10 for a quarter a piece my hubby won't eat them but he travels for work so that is something that will be good for DD and me for dinner and then lunch the next day when he is gone.

Tomorrow we are going to Trader Joe's to get Laundry Detergent, fruits and veggies, and other fill in food for the next two weeks.
My grocery budget is $200 but I am trying to do it with $160 so if I spend $80 or less tomorrow I will do good.

CrunchyMama0607 · 09-10-2007, 11:48 PM

WOW! Good deal!!! I wanted to go to Krogers

But DH gets a $4 discount @ walmart so hes convinced we save $ by shopping there....yet I got ALOT of stuff when shopping @ Krogers w/mil and the total was only $91 and that was with her stuff too.

3rockstars · 09-11-2007, 06:05 AM

since you avoided the candy aisle completely I say you deserve cookies or brownies tonight(Homemade of course!). I'm having a killer craving for chocolate and sugar too!

This pregnant lady has a difficult time avoiding all the yummy cheese and crackers.

4xMommy · 09-11-2007, 06:52 AM

Nice shopping! I don't think Wal-Mart will pricematch Sav-A-Lot, though, since SAL is all their own off brands, you know??

happybutterflymama · 09-11-2007, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earth_mama06

Spent $143 this time (was $150 last time, so we've gotten better!) DH insisted on going to walmart so heres what we got: (I'd forgotten to add a few things on my list)

RED=name brand

-1 bag store brand egg noodles-$1
-1 big box store brand cornflakes-$1.33
-1 box kellogs cereal b/c the kind dh likes isn't made in generic-$2.63
-1 bag frozen biscuits-$3.42
-1 bag frozen veggies-$1.72
-2 bags frozen broccoli-.84
-1 thing of fresh romaine lettuce-$1.48
-2 cucumbers-.64 a peice
-1 bag california veggies (frozen)-$1.26
-2 boxes store brand dry rotini pasta-.68 a box
-1 magazine on sale for $1.99 b/c its been so long since ive bought oneWomans Day-lotsa tips!
-1 ranch dressing (dh had to have name brand)-$3.18!
-1 store brand italian dressing-$1.28
-1 giant container generic ketchup-$1.98
-1 bag oranges-$4.87
-2 bags bacon bits (couldnt find generic, sigh)-$2.74
-2 frozen grape juices-$1.46
-1 head iceburg lettuce-$1.28
-canned yams (2)-.86 a can
-store brand canned peaches (2)-.88 a can
-2 cans store brand pineapple-.93 a can
-2 cans generic green beans-.46 a can
-3 fresh tomatoes-$1.73 a lb
-1 can cream of celery-generic-.68 a can
-2 cans cream of chicken-generic-.68 a can
-canned kidney beans (2 )-.50 a can
-5lb bag russet potatoes-$2.68
-2 loaves generic white bread-$1.07 a loaf
-french bread (2 loafs in 1 bag)-$2.73?
-2 bags bake n brown rolls (generic)-$1.14 a bag
-1/2pint choc milk for dd-.51
-1 box generic pancake mix-$1.33
-2 generic baking sodas-.28 a box
-jiffy brand pizza crust mix (2)-.38 a box
-various boxed puddings (2 van, 2 choc)-.50 a box
-2 jiffy brand muffin mix-.48 a box
-1 bag diced walnuts-$2.98!

-1 generic bag brown sugar-$1.22
-2 fruit gushers boxes (dh got these)-$1.98 a box
-1 gallon milk-$3.69

generic brand too!
-1 bottle terriaki sauce-$1.92
-1 generic huge box oatmeal-$1.98
-canned corn (2)-.42 a can
-2 cans tomato paste-.35 a can
-canned mandrin oranges for dh (not sure how many)-.50 a can
-1 generic container half and half-$1.08
-1 generic sour cream-$1.84
-1 generic cottage cheese-$3.26 and thats generic

-6 yoplait yogurts-.54 a peice
-1 store brand cesar salad dressing-$1.28
-1 big bottle spaghetti sauce (dh wont eat the canned kind, sigh)-$2.56
-1 can gatorade powdered drink mix-$8.38!
-1 store brand pack of boxed raisins for dd-$1.22
-3 generic cream cheese boxes-$1.32
-1 generic block cheddar cheese-$3.67
-2 cans frozen apple juice-.98 a can
-3 small bags chips for dh's lunch (.30 each?)
-2 bags frozen ravioli-$1.98
-1 big container cranberry apple juice-$3.88
-1 bag frozen peas-$1.72?
-2 cans generic diced tomatoes-$1.73?
-1 pack ballpark weiners-$1.98
-1 bag apples-$3.32
-2 packs jello w/fruit in it-$1.92
-packs koolaid (about 4)-.18each
-1 pack generic sliced cheese (was only .94!)
1 generic tub butter-.66
-1 generic box stick margerine-.68
-1 container black pepper b/c we were out-$1.98
-1 dozen med sized eggs-$1.32

***PG woman w/a killer craving for choc avoiding the halloween candy aisle-PRICELESS!****

I told dh next time I'm going grocery shopping by myself, at SAVEALOT!

But we still got alot for how much we spent.

Thanks for posting that. We currently spend $200 a week on grocerys and I would like to get that number down. Can you tell me what meals you will make out of this list? Trying to get good ideas. Thanks!

09-10-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
CrunchyMama0607 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15,725 Ratings: 88 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Grocery shopping tonight...heres what I got & total Spent $143 this time (was $150 last time, so we've gotten better!) DH insisted on going to walmart so heres what we got: (I'd forgotten to add a few things on my list) RED=name brand -1 bag store brand egg noodles-$1 -1 big box store brand cornflakes-$1.33 -1 box kellogs cereal b/c the kind dh likes isn't made in generic-$2.63 -1 bag frozen biscuits-$3.42 -1 bag frozen veggies-$1.72 -2 bags frozen broccoli-.84 -1 thing of fresh romaine lettuce-$1.48 -2 cucumbers-.64 a peice -1 bag california veggies (frozen)-$1.26 -2 boxes store brand dry rotini pasta-.68 a box -1 magazine on sale for $1.99 b/c its been so long since ive bought oneWomans Day-lotsa tips! -1 ranch dressing (dh had to have name brand)-$3.18! -1 store brand italian dressing-$1.28 -1 giant container generic ketchup-$1.98 -1 bag oranges-$4.87 -2 bags bacon bits (couldnt find generic, sigh)-$2.74 -2 frozen grape juices-$1.46 -1 head iceburg lettuce-$1.28 -canned yams (2)-.86 a can -store brand canned peaches (2)-.88 a can -2 cans store brand pineapple-.93 a can -2 cans generic green beans-.46 a can -3 fresh tomatoes-$1.73 a lb -1 can cream of celery-generic-.68 a can -2 cans cream of chicken-generic-.68 a can -canned kidney beans (2 )-.50 a can -5lb bag russet potatoes-$2.68 -2 loaves generic white bread-$1.07 a loaf -french bread (2 loafs in 1 bag)-$2.73? -2 bags bake n brown rolls (generic)-$1.14 a bag -1/2pint choc milk for dd-.51 -1 box generic pancake mix-$1.33 -2 generic baking sodas-.28 a box -jiffy brand pizza crust mix (2)-.38 a box -various boxed puddings (2 van, 2 choc)-.50 a box -2 jiffy brand muffin mix-.48 a box -1 bag diced walnuts-$2.98! -1 generic bag brown sugar-$1.22 -2 fruit gushers boxes (dh got these)-$1.98 a box -1 gallon milk-$3.69 generic brand too! -1 bottle terriaki sauce-$1.92 -1 generic huge box oatmeal-$1.98 -canned corn (2)-.42 a can -2 cans tomato paste-.35 a can -canned mandrin oranges for dh (not sure how many)-.50 a can -1 generic container half and half-$1.08 -1 generic sour cream-$1.84 -1 generic cottage cheese-$3.26 and thats generic -6 yoplait yogurts-.54 a peice -1 store brand cesar salad dressing-$1.28 -1 big bottle spaghetti sauce (dh wont eat the canned kind, sigh)-$2.56 -1 can gatorade powdered drink mix-$8.38! -1 store brand pack of boxed raisins for dd-$1.22 -3 generic cream cheese boxes-$1.32 -1 generic block cheddar cheese-$3.67 -2 cans frozen apple juice-.98 a can -3 small bags chips for dh's lunch (.30 each?) -2 bags frozen ravioli-$1.98 -1 big container cranberry apple juice-$3.88 -1 bag frozen peas-$1.72? -2 cans generic diced tomatoes-$1.73? -1 pack ballpark weiners-$1.98 -1 bag apples-$3.32 -2 packs jello w/fruit in it-$1.92 -packs koolaid (about 4)-.18each -1 pack generic sliced cheese (was only .94!) 1 generic tub butter-.66 -1 generic box stick margerine-.68 -1 container black pepper b/c we were out-$1.98 -1 dozen med sized eggs-$1.32 *PG woman w/a killer craving for choc avoiding the halloween candy aisle-PRICELESS!** I told dh next time I'm going grocery shopping by myself, at SAVEALOT! But we still got alot for how much we spent. __________________ Ash~Mama to 3 Last edited by CrunchyMama0607; 09-10-2007 at 11:44 PM.

09-10-2007, 11:08 PM	#2
funkymama Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoDak Posts: 428 Ratings: 15 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Grocery shopping tonight...heres what I got & total wow ... that's a big list! how often do you grocery shop? I grocery shopped Saturday with cash for the first time (easing into the cash/envelope system) and hit $60 right on (actually, $58ish). And, that's for about 1 1/2 wks. I'm budgeting $200/mo. I tossed my list, but here's what I can recall w/ prices ... we also have 6% sales tax that I have to figure in. ETA: Non-sale items are in blue. 4 cans Hunts spaghetti sauce (69c each) romaine lettuce (89c) 3 lbs marg (1.80 - 60c each) bananas (39c) 2 16 oz bags pasta (75c each) 1lb green grapes ($1.29) 1.25 lb nectarines ($1.21) 2 64oz Old Orchard juice ($1.50 each w/ sale & coup) 2 8oz Gerber baby cereal ($1.09 each w/ coup) 4 pack 12-10" tortillas (1.25/each) 5 30 oz cans chili beans ($1/each) 28 oz can diced tomatoes ($1.32) ranch dressing (2.32) 12oz shredded cheese (4/$11) 16 oz Old El Paso salsa ($1.50) 10oz frozen spinach (94c) 5qt pail ice cream ($4.79) Nature Valley granola bars ($1.83 w/ sale & coup) saltines ($1.32) graham crackers ($1.33) cottage cheese ($2.29) p.s. I don't mean to hijack your thread, either ... just thought it'd be interesting to compare prices, especially since I'm shopping at small town grocery stores. __________________ [LEFT] Jessica ~ mama to Aubrey 3/1/09, Forrest 3/28/07 & angel Ashlynn 11/23/05 ~ ~ my ebay feedback ~ I create addictively good handcrafted jewelry ~ Last edited by funkymama; 09-11-2007 at 11:51 AM. Reason: eta

09-10-2007, 11:12 PM	#3
haileykey Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 292 Ratings: 30 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Grocery shopping tonight...heres what I got & total Wow you did get quite a bit...did you have any coupons or did you price match anything? Will Wal*Mart price match Save A Lot.....I don't know I have never lived anywhere where there was one.....so I am not sure...but I know Wal Mart will price match other grocery stores...maybe that would help you? But AWESOME job mama...off to get my recipe and post what I got.

09-10-2007, 11:17 PM	#4
CrunchyMama0607 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 15,725 Ratings: 88 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Grocery shopping tonight...heres what I got & total Thanks! Thats for 2wks-I had coupons for the yogurts but DH didn't ask if they were expired until I'd buried them (the yogurts) beneath all the food, otherwise they wouldn't have been bought & I didn't need the cottage cheese b/c I was gonna use it for stuffed jumbo shells but couldn't find any...it got buried as well. Then we almost ran into a fam member that I haven't talked to in over a yr for good reasons so I was trying to hurry ~sigh~ I just wanted to enjoy shopping. All that food goes to DH's lunches and bfast/lunch/dinner every night for 2wks for 2 adults and one toddler who loves to eat. __________________ Ash~Mama to 3 Last edited by CrunchyMama0607; 09-10-2007 at 11:18 PM.

09-10-2007, 11:28 PM	#6
haileykey Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 292 Ratings: 30 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Grocery shopping tonight...heres what I got & total Not meaning to Hi Jack your thread but here is what I got I thought maybe we could look off each others and compare -Degree Deodrant -Loreal Hair Dye (2) -Colgate Toothpaste (2) -Schick Razors for Hubby (bad Skin these are the one kind that don't give him MAJOR bumps) -Pork Rinds for Hubby -Tortillas -Egg Noodles -Big Bag of Rice -30 Medium Eggs -Hamburger Helper (10) -Snickers for Hubby -Brownie Mix -Cornbread Mix -Elbow Macaroni (Box) -Hot Pocket (Big Box of 14 I think?) -El Monterey Microwave Burritos (2) -Jar Salsa (2) -Frozen Juices (9) -Jar Spaghetti Sauce -15 pounds of Chicken Breasts (3 Bags) -10 pounds of organic grass fed Ground Beef -Aluminum Foil -Case of Dasani Water -Loaf of Bread (Wheat) -Three things of Cheddar Cheese -Box of Stuffing My Total was $79.49 I saved $23.52 in Kroger Discounts I had $44.50 in coupons And I got a 55 cent credit because I had 11 Chico bags (WOOHOO first trip with them) **I always buy Hot pockets and microwave burritos for DH for lunch some days he just needs things real quick so these are something he WILL eat that are quick. I had a ton of coupons for Hamburger Helper and it was on sale 10/$10 so I got 10 for a quarter a piece my hubby won't eat them but he travels for work so that is something that will be good for DD and me for dinner and then lunch the next day when he is gone. Tomorrow we are going to Trader Joe's to get Laundry Detergent, fruits and veggies, and other fill in food for the next two weeks. My grocery budget is $200 but I am trying to do it with $160 so if I spend $80 or less tomorrow I will do good.