VGs and Kroger Deals

I lumped these two together since on both I paid more than planned, which I will explain  in a minute. 

VGS

I made THREE mistakes at VGs that cost me over $7, because I was in a big hurry.  I had less than 10 mins to check out and pick up my daughter at VBS.   It is not a good idea to shop in a hurry.

Milk $2.79  (part of the milk club)
2 Pasta Roni on sale $1 each
Jiffy mix .79
3 BBQ pringles on sale $1.50.  I used $1 off 3 coupon that doubled, final price .83 each
1 sour cream and onion pringles  $1
4 Kraft dressing on sale $3 for 5 but you got $1 more off when you bought 3. .  I had two $1 off 2 coupons that doubled,   final price $1.65 for 4 or .41 each
2 A1 sauce on sale $2.99.  I used two  $1 coupons that doubled, final price .99 each
Dole Cole Slaw on sale $1.50.  I used .50 coupon that doubled, final price .50
Buy 1 get 1 free Lays potato chips
cupcake liners ,99
Blueberries on sale $1.47
Paper plates $2.39
Vlasic relish on sale $1.50.  I used .55 coupon that doubled, final price .40



MISTAKE #1  Duncan Hines Cake Mix on sale $1.49.  I used a buy 2 cake mixes get 1 premium cake mix or brownies for FREE.   I picked up the brownie mix not realizing how much more they were.  They were $2.39. When taking off the coupon, she took the price of the cake mix which was only $1.49.  Overspent .90

MISTAKE #2   When I put the  two Energizer batteries on sale for $2.99 I got distracted and forgot to pull out the $1 off coupons.  When they rang up I paid the $2.99 instead of .99,  a $4 plus tax  oversight. 

MISTAKE $3.   I bought 3 bags of Sargento Slices on sale $2.50.  I had two coupons that I thought were .55 off ONE, which would have made them $1.40.  When the clerk scanned the coupons she noticed they were actually off TWO  (having a harder time reading small print as I am getting older).   I took back two of the coupons.  I kept the cheese since I have several kids in the house who will eat it but instead of paying $4.20 for 3,  I paid $6.40, another $2.20 overspent.

I used $14.69 in coupons, saved $20.87 in sales for a $35.56 savings.  I spent $38.44 but should have been only $31.10

We also went to Kroger last night to get some of the frozen food deals in the Daytona get $3 off 10 deal. Since I am feeding 5 kids this week, I need as many easy meals as I can get this week.

For the Party $16.97
3 boxes of Capri Sun on sale $1.99, final price $1.69 when you buy 10
3 bags Kraft Marshmellows on sale $1 each.  I used .60 off 2 coupon, final price .80 each
2 12 packs of Crush.. Sign said that they were on sale for $2.50 plus can deposit.  When I got home I realzed it rang up for $3.25 each plus deposit.  Another $1.50 overspent. 

Other groceries $24.37
5 Coke 2 liters on sale $1.19,  final price .89 when you buy 10
sour cream $1.25
cottage cheese $1.25
2 Hot Pockets $1.84 when you buy 10
2 Lean Pockets $1.84 when you buy 10, used $1.25 off 2 coupon, final price .71 each
4 Pizza Rolls (3 boxes already GONE) .99 when you buy 10, used .50 off 4 that doubled, final price .74 each
Lloyds BBQ Chicken $3.69 when you buy 10,  I also used .75 coupon, final price $2.94
Dove deodoant $1.69 when you buy 10,  I also used .75 coupon, final price .94

I used $5.35 in coupons, saved $30.20 in sales for a $35.55 savings.  I had spent $41.34

My totals for this week $106.39 on groceries  (would have been $97.55) and $31.07 on party food.    My total cost would have been $256.55 without coupons and sales, a 46% savings for the week.