Yesterday I spent the day in frugal pursuits, designed to both save me money now and in the future! Here are the highlights:
Bought a box of Gain detergent at Walgreens on sale for $5.99, and used a $3.00 Register Rewards coupon that I already had, plus a $1.00 manufacturer coupon that I got in the mail. Result? An entire box of detergent (40 loads, which I'll stretch into 60) for $1.99! It would have been .99 cents, but the $1.00 register reward that should have printed with my Gain didn't, and I didn't notice this until later (of course). I may go back and ask for this to be corrected. . . .
Did my regular monthly grocery shopping trip, at which I purchased a bunch of cilantro. Since I'm only using a tenth of it now, I made a batch of cilantro pesto, and froze it for later use. . . . (note: I used pine nuts and pecans---the nuts I had on hand---in place of the almonds in this recipe).
Made a batch of Chilaquiles (like a Mexican lasagna) so I'll have lunches (and one dinner) all week long, saving me the money I might have spent at my favorite local eatery near work----Chipotle.
Found two pound blocks of cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, and Colby) for $3.89 at Winco! That's a pretty amazing price (I know this because I'm still using my Price Book). I purchased one of each, and spent Sunday with my friend the Cuisinart shredding most of it to be placed in the freezer.
I didn't do ANY homework, but hey, at least my freezer is stocked!
Monday, May 4, 2009
My frugal weekend. . . .
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Wow, those are great deals, esp. on that cheese. You're set for a while. Please, Winco, come to Texas!
Oh, how I love Winco! Living far away from the city center does have its benefits---there isn't a Winco to be found unless you live in the 'burbs.
FYI when I had the same problem at Walgreens I asked and was told if you use a register reward you will not receive a register reward in the same transaction. I thought what a bummer but now I split transactions to make sure I receive what I should.
No winco on the Coast either.... great find on the cheeses! :)
Oohhhhhh, thanks for the tip on the Walgreens Register Rewards! Will split transaction in the future!
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