The Clipper Queen

My Cart: 3/15-3/21

2010-03-18T21:42:00.000-04:00

Both Kroger and Publix had a number of good sales this week. Kroger is running their Mega Event right now so be sure to plan ahead. You ahve to buy 8 participating items to get the savings and I can't even imagine counting in the store. Make a game plan and a backup game plan (they were out of 2 of the things I was planning on getting) so you don't get flustered in the store. Here's what I

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 3/17-3/19 AND 3/22-3/26

2010-03-16T16:12:00.000-04:00

Well folks, the weekend came and went and meals never got posted...and here we are on Tuesday! My baby is turning 1 this coming weekend so we've been putting in a lot of family time...and doing some much needed baby proofing as he is now an avid walker. Since I'm so late this week, I'm giving you 3 meals to finish out the week AND next week's menu. I'm pretty sure with the birthday festivities

My Cart: 3/8-3/14

2010-03-11T19:40:00.000-05:00

Well, there were a few good deals to pick up this week. I made a separate trip to Kroger just for milk, bread, and some Pillsbury pizza crusts (there's a story behind that below). I was even more excited when I realized there is another Rite Aid $5/25 coupon out there! People ask me all the time how to get fresh produce and meat on sale, well, this is how. If you are lucky enough to shop a

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 3/8-3/12

2010-03-06T21:19:00.000-05:00

I'm excited about some of these meals this week. Deli meat has been so cheap I dug out another recipe that calls for ham. Cut up deli meat works just as well, and at .50 a package, why not?! *denotes items to be purchased on the next shopping day. Monday Sloppy Joe Loaf 3/4 lb ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained 2 Tbl brown sugar 2

My Cart: 3/5-3/11

2010-03-06T20:59:00.001-05:00

So sorry for the late post! I didn't make it to the store until yesterday and Friday got away from me! There are some good deals running at Kroger this week in the Cart Buster Sale. There were also a few mentionable items at Publix to add to the inventory. Kroger Chex Mix (I bought 2) 50/1 printable 50/1 Shortcuts and cellfire ecoupons (FREE after using both!) Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, $1.50

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 3/1-3/5

2010-02-28T15:50:00.000-05:00

I just got so excited when I realized this next week is March! I'm so ready for SPRING!!! Here are the meals for this week. If you are just joining us, what I do is plan 5 dinners a week made out of ingredients I have gathered by shopping with coupons. I stick to a $50 a week budget and stock up on things when they are at their lowest prices. Then, I hunt around for recipes to use the things

My Cart: 2/25-3/4

2010-02-25T19:16:00.000-05:00

The only store I shopped this week was Publix, and I didn't get much. Kroger had some good prices on a few things, but nothing that made the trip worth it to me. Ragu Pasta Sauce, 16-26.3oz., at $2.29 ($1.14) (I bought 4) -.60/1 Ragu Sauce RP 1/31 (makes it 54¢) -$1/2 Ragu Sauce RP 1/31 -$1/2 Ragu Sauces “Multiply Your Meals” booklet (store coupon) Lipton Family Size Tea Bags, 24ct., at $2.15

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 2/22-2/26

2010-02-22T08:57:00.000-05:00

I am in what is called "use it up" mode this week. After rearranging the pantry I've decided to see how many meals I can make using 90% of stuff I already have. Of course, I will have to buy the perishables every week and a few odds and ends, but I am up for the challenge! After all, this is what I strive to do every week anyways, but now we're going hardcore! I never spend more than $50 a

My Cart: 2/14-2/20

2010-02-18T19:46:00.001-05:00

If you are just joining us, welcome! This post shows all of the on sale items I thought would make good additions to our pantries this week. Every week I plan meals based on the ingredients we've been collecting. Jump right in! The only store I shopped this week was Publix and what a haul! They have a new promotion happening right now called Viva Italia. There are a number of Italian

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 2/15-2/19

2010-02-14T22:11:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! This week I'm trying out a couple of new recipes and mixing in some easy favorites. If you've been shopping with us, you should have everything you need in your inventory*. If not, simply head to the store, make what you can, or jump on the saving train and check out our weekly shopping list! The more the merrier! *We will get 2 ingredients for the Friday meal

My Cart: 2/7-2/14

2010-02-11T15:26:00.003-05:00

Here are the things I thought were a good deal this week, along with a few other items we will be using in upcoming meals. Are you getting your pantry stocked? Don't forget to check out the list of things to stock up on when you find them for a steal on the home page. Happy saving! Kroger - They are having another instant savings promotion. Only $3 off 10 participating items this time. The

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 2/8-2/12

2010-02-07T23:26:00.000-05:00

Congrats to all you Saints fans out there! I don't know about y'all, but football puts me in the mood for some stew! All of these meals come from ingredients I have collected on my weekly shopping trips. I buy everything when it is super cheap and plan meals from what I have. If you're just joining us, you can buy these ingredients now or jump on the bargain wagon and start building your

My Cart: 2/1-2/7

2010-02-04T20:02:00.001-05:00

I didn't hit Kroger this week since they are continuing the Mega Event this week and I already cashed in on that! However, I did make a run to Ingles. I don't usually shop at Ingles (I find their coupon policies really difiicult to keep up with), but there were a few things worth my trip. They also have really good prices on meat occasionally. Remember, for a full list of what's on sale,

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 2/1-2/5

2010-02-01T09:23:00.000-05:00

Hello All! Sorry for the later post. Sunday got away from me! Here are your weekly meals. A couple of new recipes I'm excited to try and some old favs. As always, these are based upon what I have been adding to my inventory every week. If you don't have the items, you can buy them now or start shopping with us every week! Check the home page for a list of items to always be on the watch

My Cart: 1/28-1/3

2010-01-28T14:03:00.001-05:00

Kroger is having a FANTASTIC Mega Event right now. They usually last 2 weeks so don't worry, you have time! If you buy 10 participating items, you get $5 off instantly. These are the prices after the $5 off savings. Be sure to check Southern Savers for the complete list of Mega Event items; there are some really good deals on crackers and other useful items, I just didn't need anymore right

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 1/25-1/29

2010-01-24T13:18:00.001-05:00

Here are your Monday through Friday dinners. Remember, these are all made from things I have already added to my inventory. This is the most cost effective way to shop and cook for yourself and your family. Buy things when they are really on sale, then come up with meals from what you have. As always, if you don't have these items you can shop for them now, make what you can, or jump on the

My Cart: 1/18-1/24

2010-01-20T14:44:00.002-05:00

The bulk of my shopping is coming from Publix this week. I will be heading to Target for a few odds and ends as well. * In italics is the quantity of each item I will purchase. Target Milk - $1.99 (1) Yogurt - $2.09 (1) * Always look in the sale section when you first walk in the store. They put random things on sale and some things are a GREAT deal. Most things are not, so print your good

Top Items to Add to Your Inventory

2010-01-17T22:50:00.001-05:00

Since I've been creating meals for a deal, I have discoverd a few helpful tips. There are a few items you should always stock up on when you see them for a good price (if you aren't sure what a good price is, check out the "Good Price List" on the home page). These items show up in recips all the time and when you are busy, and on a budget, having them on hand can be miraculous! Another tip.

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 1/18-1/22

2010-01-17T22:49:00.002-05:00

Here's the lineup this week. Remember, if you don't have these things in your inventory yet you can go ahead and buy them anyways or start collecting things for your inventory from the weekly "My Cart" posts. As always, these are the actual meals I'll prepare this week made entirely from bargain items I have on hand. Enjoy! Monday Taco Soup 2 Tbl olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 sliced cloves

2010 Coupon Schedule

2010-01-17T22:21:00.000-05:00

There has been a question about the coupon insert schedule. There is nothing worse than buying a paper (or two) and discovering no coupons inside! Here is the 2010 insert schedule: January 3 – (3) Smart Source & (2) RedPlum 10 – Smart Source & RedPlum 17 – Smart Source & Procter and Gamble 24 – Smart Source & RedPlum 31 – Smart Source & RedPlum February 7 – Smart Source & Red Plum 14

Where's the Protein??

2010-01-14T19:41:00.000-05:00

You may be wondering where in the world the meat is?! Well, since we are just starting the new format, you haven't seen my cart from the past few weeks. I am a bulk shopper when it comes to meat. Meaning, when it's cheap, I stock up! Last week, Kroger had split chicken breasts on sale for .99/lb. I bought 3 packages, baked them and shredded them into 2 cup bags. Now I'm stocked! Ingles had

My Cart: 1/10-1/17

2010-01-14T19:34:00.001-05:00

Hope everyone is excited to start stocking up on named brand items for less if your just joining us. If you're an old pro, I hope you like the new format. I will tell you exactly what was in my cart this week. The coming meals will be based solely on what I've been buying. Of course, every household's cart will differ according to your needs. Think of this as a great centralized list of the

Weekly Meals for a Deal: 1/11-1/15

2010-01-14T11:07:00.002-05:00

Here's what I'm cooking up this week! Now keep in mind, these meals are based on things I have collected already. Be sure to check every week to see what Inventory Items I think are worth your trip to the store. If you keep up with these items, you should start being able to make any of these meals. This week I didn't need to buy anything new from the store to cook this menu. However, I

The Scoop

2009-12-03T23:10:00.000-05:00

Hello Readers! You may be wondering where the grocery deals have been. I've been doing some re-evaluating and come to the realization that there is a better purpose for my blog. Grocery deals have been done, and they've been done well (southernsavers is my fav)! Why reinvent the wheel?! You know I thrive on efficiency and organization and it just doesn't make sense to rework something that

This Week's Scores 11/15-11/22

2009-11-22T18:53:00.000-05:00

Sorry guys! I got way behind! This is the haul from last week (I have yet to get to the store this week! Holidays throw me off my usual pattern a bit). Total Value = $51.26 Total Spent = $3.82 Total Saved = $47.44 The only things that weren't free this week were the 6 spices. What a week!