tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post7231674892365624406..comments2024-03-17T08:58:39.402-07:00Comments on creative savv: Grocery Shopping in Between the HolidaysLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-1328644054501332012017-06-09T11:09:33.055-07:002017-06-09T11:09:33.055-07:00Nope, our current grill is still good. The only ba...Nope, our current grill is still good. The only bad thing was that it was awkward to move. But it's here now and working fine.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-59653753219917775142017-06-09T08:42:05.557-07:002017-06-09T08:42:05.557-07:00Hi live and learn,
I haven't priced grills. I ...Hi live and learn,<br />I haven't priced grills. I guess that makes sense that they are a big Father's Day item, along with ties (do men wear ties very much any more?). Will a new grill make it to your new yard this year?<br />Have a great weekend, live and learn!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-41992032615263112602017-06-09T08:38:23.354-07:002017-06-09T08:38:23.354-07:00Hi Carol,
this is a good time of year to stock up ...Hi Carol,<br />this is a good time of year to stock up on things like ketchup and mustard, to use the rest of the year. I'm so glad that you can find good coupon deals with doubling there. That off-sets the high cost of groceries in your area, a little.<br />Enjoy your weekend, Carol!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-74484425727474173722017-06-09T04:21:56.705-07:002017-06-09T04:21:56.705-07:00I haven't noticed especially good prices on gr...I haven't noticed especially good prices on grill items except grills. Apparently, they are a big item for Father's Day.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-17376101441425344312017-06-08T13:14:38.053-07:002017-06-08T13:14:38.053-07:00I've been taking advantage of BBQ themed sales...I've been taking advantage of BBQ themed sales, stacking coupons on top (they double face value around here, up to 99 cents to double to $1.98). I now have several extra mustards, ketchup, mayo, hotdogs, etc.CTMOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825780992878036362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-54732433978726349122017-06-08T09:30:01.211-07:002017-06-08T09:30:01.211-07:00Hi Linda,
I know what you mean. My other pet peeve...Hi Linda,<br />I know what you mean. My other pet peeve is the way that the receipts/cash register transaction rings up. They sometimes take the sales amount off at the point of sale, and sometimes it doesn't come off until the end of the transaction. I am constantly asking the cashier if something will have the difference taken off at the end, and I know she or he gets annoyed with me asking. I am just trying to watch the register and make sure I get the sale price. <br /><br />Oh, I hope they don't eliminate the discount at your Kroger. Every last little bit helps. I think that you are not alone with feeling frustrated about grocery prices going up, with fewer of the ways to save that we've become used to using. The food industry is changing. I think we need to find alternate ways to save. Do you have farm stands in your area during summer? What about Grocery Outlet or other salvage stores, or low-cost stores like Aldi, or ethnic markets with a produce section? We need to think outside of our usual methods to save. I agree, it is frustrating.<br /><br />Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-22801718602841062512017-06-08T09:15:49.754-07:002017-06-08T09:15:49.754-07:00Great idea! I will definitely do that. Great idea! I will definitely do that. Matt Macduff Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043554569369923416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-60425505214874188072017-06-08T09:12:16.395-07:002017-06-08T09:12:16.395-07:00Hi Alice,
I am waiting for Aldi to make its way ac...Hi Alice,<br />I am waiting for Aldi to make its way across the country . I'm glad you have it, though. I'm sure that store has saved you a ton over the years.<br /><br />What I have noticed about the sales flyers is the sales are not always great, just like you said. And the actual items I might buy are not on the cover any more, but buried deep inside. Some stores sales are not even worth my time, either. What matters is the bottom line, how much did I spend. <br /><br />Have a great day, Alice!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-40534702273610361292017-06-08T09:07:57.466-07:002017-06-08T09:07:57.466-07:00Hi Melissa,
Good score on the Hebrew National. Hav...Hi Melissa,<br />Good score on the Hebrew National. Having hot dogs here and there will likely add cheer to your time with your niece and nephew. I am so sorry that their mom has cancer. It's very loving of you to take care of the two of them, so their mom can just recover.<br /><br />With the white grape juice, you might want to keep it in the fridge until Thanksgiving. When I've done that with other items that would normally be pantry-safe, but went past their expiration date, they did fine. It's what I wished I had done with the large unopened jug of lemon juice. I wish I had a need to go by Grocery Outlet. It's out of my way, but if I get the need to be over there, I'll stop in. That 99 cents per bottle on the sparkling juice sounds awesome.<br /><br />Have a great day, Melissa!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-81040545826130619082017-06-08T08:52:51.400-07:002017-06-08T08:52:51.400-07:00Our one grocery that is a part of Kroger always ha...Our one grocery that is a part of Kroger always has some buy five, save so much. Well, it can be very confusing and not well marked. Sometimes I end up paying full price when I think I have gotten the buy five savings...or they are out of one of the five different things I intended to purchase.<br />I find I do most of my shopping at Aldi...it is consistent. Our WM has also stopped price matching. And the Kroger affliate....may well be discontinuing the 5% senior discount on Tues...boo!<br />It is very frustrating! Do others feel the same at times?Linda Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-5436443085268328442017-06-08T07:47:08.187-07:002017-06-08T07:47:08.187-07:00I have a big problem with advertised "sales&q...I have a big problem with advertised "sales". I just can't shop by a flyer that says "sale" anymore. It is so strange but sometimes the sale price is higher than the normal, everyday price. A smaller stores sale price is often higher than the big store sale price too. And it can be the other way around. So my shopping is minimal and what is on the "list" and I often go to Aldi or SaveALot where the prices are often cheaper. I can get a whole cart for $45 where the big store it's almost double.<br /><br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06024364480893258511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-80233652760904528682017-06-08T07:17:52.460-07:002017-06-08T07:17:52.460-07:00I think you're right. The good grocery deals ...I think you're right. The good grocery deals aren't the week right before the holiday any more. Maybe it's because they know people will buy the stuff anyway when they are so close to the actual holiday?<br /><br />I picked up 8 packages of Hebrew National hotdogs at Grocery Outlet a few days ago. They were $2.50 each. I rarely shop there. It's out of my way (although I happened to be in that area of town a few days ago). Also, I'm always tempted to spend more than I should there. But this time I went in, bought the hot dogs & 4 bottles of Welch's sparkling white grape juice (99 cents/bottle) & got out. I'll set aside the juice for Thanksgiving. The expiration date says this August, but I'm going to take my chances.<br /><br />I'm taking care of my niece & nephew for the summer (their mom is going through chemo) and I discovered last week that they really like hot dogs. So I bought a bunch to sprinkle throughout the summer.<br /><br />In other bad news, our Walmart has decided to stop price matching :( I totally get why. It's a hassle for them and I've seen people outright lie about prices & the cashiers had to match it anyway. It's too bad a few bad apples spoil it for everybody. But onward & upward! Have a great day, Lili! Melissa Matt Macduff Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043554569369923416noreply@blogger.com