Comments on: The MFA Price Book: Grocery Stores http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/ Grocery Coupons, Printable Coupons and Extreme Couponing! Fri, 25 May 2012 07:18:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Charlene http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-137687 Charlene Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:09:31 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-137687 Ann, I updated this price book recently because prices have gone up recently: http://myfrugaladventures.com/2011/05/extreme-couponing-creating-a-pricebook/ For eggs specifically, Walgreens has them for .99 nearly every week. I buy the organic ones at Target for 3.44 a week- so considerably more expensive. If you don't have a Walgreens you can get a comparable price at Target and Walmart. My Target is 1.29 almost every week. I think you can cut that budget back considerably with a little time and focus and patience. You just need to start watching prices and buying big when they are low. I think for your family stuff like frozen veggies and proteins and stuff are the ones to really watch. Cheese can be expensive too and that freezes very nicely. For milk, I buy organic which is expensive but I would just pay attention to the prices at various stores and see who seems to be the best. For me, it seems like they are all pretty much around $2.79 or so per gallon everywhere for regular milk. Since your family is so big you could use the drugstore programs to offset your costs a bit. For example if milk is $3/gallon and you get a $4/20 CVS coupon, you could get 2 weeks or if you have space even 3 weeks of milk and use that coupon to get a nice discount. I wish I could give you a 2 second answer on what to do but my advice is to just take it slow and start reading as much as you can make time for. Then start paying close attention when you shop and using the coupons a little more each week and I bet you start seeing big savings before you know it. I usually don't like to tell people to spend money so they can save money but a box freezer might be a good investment for you. Something in the garage that you can stockpile meats and frozen items and have a place to store it. Ours was a 5ft one that was $100 at Home Depot but you can also check Craigslist. Can you keep commenting and let me know how things are going for you? Ann, I updated this price book recently because prices have gone up recently:

http://myfrugaladventures.com/2011/05/extreme-couponing-creating-a-pricebook/

For eggs specifically, Walgreens has them for .99 nearly every week. I buy the organic ones at Target for 3.44 a week- so considerably more expensive. If you don’t have a Walgreens you can get a comparable price at Target and Walmart. My Target is 1.29 almost every week.

I think you can cut that budget back considerably with a little time and focus and patience. You just need to start watching prices and buying big when they are low. I think for your family stuff like frozen veggies and proteins and stuff are the ones to really watch. Cheese can be expensive too and that freezes very nicely. For milk, I buy organic which is expensive but I would just pay attention to the prices at various stores and see who seems to be the best. For me, it seems like they are all pretty much around $2.79 or so per gallon everywhere for regular milk. Since your family is so big you could use the drugstore programs to offset your costs a bit. For example if milk is $3/gallon and you get a $4/20 CVS coupon, you could get 2 weeks or if you have space even 3 weeks of milk and use that coupon to get a nice discount.

I wish I could give you a 2 second answer on what to do but my advice is to just take it slow and start reading as much as you can make time for. Then start paying close attention when you shop and using the coupons a little more each week and I bet you start seeing big savings before you know it. I usually don’t like to tell people to spend money so they can save money but a box freezer might be a good investment for you. Something in the garage that you can stockpile meats and frozen items and have a place to store it. Ours was a 5ft one that was $100 at Home Depot but you can also check Craigslist.

Can you keep commenting and let me know how things are going for you?

]]> By: ann http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-137591 ann Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:12:16 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-137591 I am new to couponing and am overwhelmed. How on earth do you find consistent deals on perisables like milk and eggs? I never see coupons for these items, yet I see you can get 18 eggs for .99. I have a family of ten and am struggling with spending over $400 a week on groceries if I really watch what I buy. Help!! I am new to couponing and am overwhelmed. How on earth do you find consistent deals on perisables like milk and eggs? I never see coupons for these items, yet I see you can get 18 eggs for .99. I have a family of ten and am struggling with spending over $400 a week on groceries if I really watch what I buy.
Help!!

]]> By: Lisa http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-120319 Lisa Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:17:28 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-120319 I just want to say thank you! We live in Los Angeles and everything here is so expensive. It's nice to get feedback from someone who also lives in a pricey area because shopping really is a completely different ball game. I just want to say thank you! We live in Los Angeles and everything here is so expensive. It’s nice to get feedback from someone who also lives in a pricey area because shopping really is a completely different ball game.

]]> By: Denise http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-35905 Denise Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:26:05 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-35905 Hi Charlene - Can you add a Price Book tag for these entries (I think there is another one)? I find this information so helpful. Thanks! Hi Charlene – Can you add a Price Book tag for these entries (I think there is another one)? I find this information so helpful. Thanks!

]]> By: JenB http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-29184 JenB Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:55:36 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-29184 What about clothes? I fell in love with jeans at the gap but I can't afford $70 for one pair and it looks like there aren't any good deals unless you have a credit card What about clothes? I fell in love with jeans at the gap but I can’t afford $70 for one pair and it looks like there aren’t any good deals unless you have a credit card

]]> By: Charlene http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-29169 Charlene Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:04:25 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-29169 That one is for a coupon for another Scott purchase isn't it? I had some bloggers tell me it was great but I personally don't see much to get excited about. I think I am cranky in my old age though. If it isn't easy I just move on ;) That one is for a coupon for another Scott purchase isn’t it? I had some bloggers tell me it was great but I personally don’t see much to get excited about. I think I am cranky in my old age though. If it isn’t easy I just move on ;)

]]> By: Kim http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-29166 Kim Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:56:15 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-29166 Thanks Charlene. I did notice a Scott coupon/rebate in the Sunday paper, but it doesn't look like a great deal. Thanks Charlene. I did notice a Scott coupon/rebate in the Sunday paper, but it doesn’t look like a great deal.

]]> By: Charlene http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-29163 Charlene Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:54:14 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-29163 That one you really have to work for. I usually try to roll ECBs and use store coupons to make it work. For example get a 12pk or whatever for $6 and if you have a $5/15 CVS coupon than find $9 in "free" or nearly free stuff. Then use the $5/15 to get the TP cheap. Last time there was a rebate from Real Simple that I used to stock up. Or I guess when it hits a decent price just buy $15 worth + coupons + $5/15 and that will get your price down. That one you really have to work for. I usually try to roll ECBs and use store coupons to make it work. For example get a 12pk or whatever for $6 and if you have a $5/15 CVS coupon than find $9 in “free” or nearly free stuff. Then use the $5/15 to get the TP cheap. Last time there was a rebate from Real Simple that I used to stock up. Or I guess when it hits a decent price just buy $15 worth + coupons + $5/15 and that will get your price down.

]]> By: Kim http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-29161 Kim Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:38:48 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-29161 Charlene, I read somewhere that you like to pay $.25 per double roll of TP, please tell me where you find this price. We are nearing the end of our stash. And thank you so much for all your hard work. You are a real blessing to many families. Charlene,
I read somewhere that you like to pay $.25 per double roll of TP, please tell me where you find this price. We are nearing the end of our stash. And thank you so much for all your hard work. You are a real blessing to many families.

]]> By: Charlene http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-29030 Charlene Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:48:37 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-29030 Kathleen I do not have double coupons but some areas in So Ca do. Ralphs has done triple coupons in the past. Also many areas of Oregon have double coupons. Kathleen I do not have double coupons but some areas in So Ca do. Ralphs has done triple coupons in the past. Also many areas of Oregon have double coupons.

]]> By: Kathleen http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-29013 Kathleen Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:23:31 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-29013 I live in central CA and no double coupons around! Can anyone out there tell me where in CA there are double coupons and at what stores? I'm just curious! Thanks. I live in central CA and no double coupons around! Can anyone out there tell me where in CA there are double coupons and at what stores? I’m just curious! Thanks.

]]> By: Joanna http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27683 Joanna Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:02:01 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27683 I would like to know prices you pay for toilet paper, kleenex, paper towel, garbage bags, etc. Thanks! I like this list! I would like to know prices you pay for toilet paper, kleenex, paper towel, garbage bags, etc. Thanks! I like this list!

]]> By: michelle http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27660 michelle Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:47:52 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27660 Awesome!! Now I have an idea what to strive for and what is possible. Very, very helpful. Appreciate your time doing that!! Awesome!! Now I have an idea what to strive for and what is possible. Very, very helpful. Appreciate your time doing that!!

]]> By: Mary http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27651 Mary Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:21:42 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27651 I actually don't think prices are highest in CA. I lived in the Bay Area for much of my life and have been in southern New England for almost 10 years now. Housing is somewhat lower than where I used to live for sure, but food is generally more expensive here. It is interesting to see the target prices that are available in different areas. I live in Connecticut, though, and it's definitely not an inexpensive place to live. I actually don’t think prices are highest in CA. I lived in the Bay Area for much of my life and have been in southern New England for almost 10 years now. Housing is somewhat lower than where I used to live for sure, but food is generally more expensive here. It is interesting to see the target prices that are available in different areas. I live in Connecticut, though, and it’s definitely not an inexpensive place to live.

]]> By: Amelia http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27650 Amelia Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:42:10 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27650 This list is very helpful - thank you! I recently moved to NorCal, possibly in an even higher priced area than you (Palo Alto). I have not bought the newspaper for the coupons because I thought that it wouldn't be helpful because I don't buy a lot of prepared food. (I make almost everything from scratch.) But in looking at your list you are paying much less for several items than I normally do (including eggs, cereal, bread, peanut butter, pasta, etc.) Should I start buying the newspaper for the coupons or do I just need to wait for the good deals? Thanks so much - I love your website. It has helped me enormously! This list is very helpful – thank you! I recently moved to NorCal, possibly in an even higher priced area than you (Palo Alto). I have not bought the newspaper for the coupons because I thought that it wouldn’t be helpful because I don’t buy a lot of prepared food. (I make almost everything from scratch.) But in looking at your list you are paying much less for several items than I normally do (including eggs, cereal, bread, peanut butter, pasta, etc.) Should I start buying the newspaper for the coupons or do I just need to wait for the good deals? Thanks so much – I love your website. It has helped me enormously!

]]> By: Charlene http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27644 Charlene Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:08:02 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27644 Um.. I live in CA :) It is the most expensive which is why my prices are always way higher. For milk it is around $2.49-2.99 a gallon here- 2.49 if you buy 2. I have noticed CVS has the cheapest prices so I can get it there for as low as $1.49 with a coupon. We have Real CA Milk at CVS and there are .50-.55 coupons that you can use. My other stores don't carry this brand. Also if I buy 2 gallons a week that makes a nice filler to use the $5/20 CVS coupons. Um.. I live in CA :) It is the most expensive which is why my prices are always way higher. For milk it is around $2.49-2.99 a gallon here- 2.49 if you buy 2.
I have noticed CVS has the cheapest prices so I can get it there for as low as $1.49 with a coupon. We have Real CA Milk at CVS and there are .50-.55 coupons that you can use. My other stores don’t carry this brand. Also if I buy 2 gallons a week that makes a nice filler to use the $5/20 CVS coupons.

]]> By: K http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27643 K Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:03:55 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27643 It is always interesting to see what others are paying. I am the same on several items but higher on the rest. It does depend quite a bit on where you live, what stores you have available in your area, what type of foods you buy and if your stores allow doubles or better on coupons (I wish!) May I ask what is your price for MILK? Our Safeway had the lowest price (1.99 a gallon, must buy TWO) but they recently raised it to 2.39, must buy TWO. Usually when milk goes up you hear the reason why on the news (the cows went on strike, etc) but I haven't heard anything this time. At least I don't live in Alaska, Hawaii or California. I have heard they pay the highest for groceries. And we live in a state where food is not a taxable item. Thanks~ It is always interesting to see what others are paying. I am the same on several items but higher on the rest. It does depend quite a bit on where you live, what stores you have available in your area, what type of foods you buy and if your stores allow doubles or better on coupons (I wish!)

May I ask what is your price for MILK?
Our Safeway had the lowest price (1.99 a gallon, must buy TWO) but they recently raised it to 2.39, must buy TWO. Usually when milk goes up you hear the reason why on the news (the cows went on strike, etc) but I haven’t heard anything this time.

At least I don’t live in Alaska, Hawaii or California. I have heard they pay the highest for groceries. And we live in a state where food is not a taxable item.
Thanks~

]]> By: Charlene http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27642 Charlene Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:47:40 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27642 Let's see- I have about 4 PB in my pantry which will last us for awhile. I got several in October at Target when there were Target coupons and MQ that made Skippy free. http://myfrugaladventures.com/2009/10/free-skippy-at-target-99-snuggle/ I also still have a few from when the all natural PB was .49 at Safeway in August. http://myfrugaladventures.com/2009/08/safeway-deals-part-2-49-peanut-butter-16-corn/ I guess you just have to stick around for awhile and eventually everything goes on sale. When that happens just buy extra. I bought 8 or so PB and that would last us a year but it rarely goes on sale so I have no problem buying quite a bit. Let’s see- I have about 4 PB in my pantry which will last us for awhile. I got several in October at Target when there were Target coupons and MQ that made Skippy free.

http://myfrugaladventures.com/2009/10/free-skippy-at-target-99-snuggle/

I also still have a few from when the all natural PB was .49 at Safeway in August.

http://myfrugaladventures.com/2009/08/safeway-deals-part-2-49-peanut-butter-16-corn/

I guess you just have to stick around for awhile and eventually everything goes on sale. When that happens just buy extra. I bought 8 or so PB and that would last us a year but it rarely goes on sale so I have no problem buying quite a bit.

]]> By: Amy http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27641 Amy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:35:34 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27641 Just curious where you buy your cheap peanut-butter? We go through it so fast around here and I can never seem to find good deals. I am in California too. The coupons that come in the paper for Skippy and Jif are usually so low-value I find myself being happy getting a jar for under $2.00. It seems like there should be better deals out there, but I can't seem to find them! Just curious where you buy your cheap peanut-butter? We go through it so fast around here and I can never seem to find good deals. I am in California too. The coupons that come in the paper for Skippy and Jif are usually so low-value I find myself being happy getting a jar for under $2.00. It seems like there should be better deals out there, but I can’t seem to find them!

]]> By: Becca H. http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27640 Becca H. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:30:34 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27640 Thanks so much for posting this! Thanks so much for posting this!

]]> By: Frances http://myfrugaladventures.com/2010/02/the-mfa-price-book-grocery-stores/comment-page-1/#comment-27638 Frances Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:13:49 +0000 http://myfrugaladventures.com/?p=14583#comment-27638 Thank you for taking the time to do this. It is very helpful!! Take care, Frances Thank you for taking the time to do this. It is very helpful!!

Take care,
Frances

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