Shopping with Shannon

Thursday, April 8, 2010

New Oscar Mayer coupons

Oscar Mayer has posted some new coupons here on their deli creations and deli fresh meats.

Wheatables $1.50/1

Wheatables $1.50/1 coupon here. Looks like it is good on any wheatables variety.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Staples: Free after Rebate Copy Paper

Here is a link for a free ream of paper from Staples, grab it here, print it off and take it to Staples before Saturday. This is a easy rebate offer.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Well there isn't much out there for me this week, there are some opportunities for some free toothpaste, gum, and shampoo. But the place to be is still Homeland, their sale runs thru Tuesday. I picked up canned veggies for $.09/can!! That's a great price, ended up with 2 bottles of Kraft BBQ sauce for $.39 for both, OM weiners 2/$2, bag of Tostitos chips $.50...I love good deals:-)

My Cupboard Runneth Over

The question I get asked is "did you have to change the way you shop?" No, I did not have to, however, I have found it more beneficial to adjust how I shop. Before I began couponing, I would meal plan my weeks. Meaning each week I would come up with a meal plan for that week, then I would head out to purchase the ingredients needed to accomplish the plan. I would buy just enough snacks and food to get me thru that week. I would be in trouble if something came up and I got off track of my meal plan, usually it meant we would eat out that evening. Unfortunately, that scenario would happen about once a week. Now I purchase food items when they are on sale and that I have a coupon for. It has been freeing for me to be able to open my cupboards and ask what's for dinner? We have options now, I'm not tied down to a plan, I am still aware of what I have and try to foresee the week ahead and have a mental game plan ready. Literally, we have food running out of the cupboards and freezer!! Amen!! My freezer was so full this week that I couldn't buy anything else until we used some of what was in it. The same is true for our health and beauty needs, I had to clear a shelf out in the hallway to hold toilet paper, napkins, etc. I no longer have to pay more than a $1.00 for toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo, and it is all name brand items too. I am absolutely amazed at what the Lord has done in this area of my life...my cup and cupboard runneth over and yours can too.