Here's a glimpse at what I scooped up at Harris Teeter this morning during the first day of Triple Coupons.
I purchased $55.89 worth of groceries and paid $1.32. Thirty-six cents of that was tax.
That figures out to be a 98 percent savings.
Even though I've been couponing for decades, I'm always amazed at how much those little slips of paper can save a family.
I used 20 coupons: four printables, one that came to me by mail with a free sample and the rest from the Sunday News & Observer inserts. All of them tripled without a beep.
I'll go back later in the week to do a full shop for my week's worth of groceries but knew if I didn't get my freebies and cheapies on the first day they might be gone.
I'm hoping to get a couple more packages of turkey hot dogs for summer grilling and a couple jugs of Xtra laundry detergent for my younger son who is setting up housekeeping in Winston Salem in the fall.
Also on my list: Earthbound Farm organic salad with the printable coupons I posted about HERE and Pampers wipes for my grandson, also using printable coupons available on coupons.com.
I've got my fingers crossed that Harris Teeter will keep the shelves stocked.
How did you do at Triples? Don't forget to leave a comment on my giveaway post over HERE and you'll be entered to win a $25 Harris Teeter gift card.
Comments
My total before coupons was
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 11:22 — joys07My total before coupons was $29.59 and I paid $9.08! I had 10 coupons that tripled. I got toothpaste, a toothbrush, mayo, horseradish mustard, Kraft Fresh Take, Cracker Barrel sliced cheese, 2 boxes of pasta, Reynolds wrap, Special K bars, and Dole frozen fruit cups. I went to the Harris Teeter at Heritage and a lot of things were already gone but I will definitely check back later in the week.
Thanks so much for your blog...I couldn't do it without you!
Great job, joys07! You've
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 21:01 — AmyDunn (author)Great job, joys07! You've done well. Be sure to check my new list of deals using the new coupons we get on Sunday.
I say this all the time and
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 21:24 — AmyDunn (author)I say this all the time and I really mean it: I have the BEST readers! Thank you so much for your kind words.
Thank you!!!
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 17:16 — jjtn17Amy, Thank you so much for all you do for this blog-from the coupon classes to the weekly store posts to the extra freebie/deal posts! I can't tell you how huge a blessing it is to have this blog while learning how to coupon. I pray that God blesses you & your family as much as you've blessed my family! :)
WOW
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 12:08 — hayesc1I can only hope to be that successful at it someday!! Great job Amy!!