Walgreens
I ran out to Walgreens on Saturday before the sale was over to pick up Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat for .50 a package after coupon. And, I couldn't pass up free deodorant, especially since I didn't have to deal with Register Rewards.Before sales & coupons: $17.85
Spent: $1.00
Saved: 16.85 for 94%
CVS
I put together a CVS shopping plan where I wouldn't have to spend any money out of pocket, but had to scrap that plan when I got a $5 off $40 coupon from the "magic coupon machine." I pulled out my rain checks to see what I had to get me to $40. I have had the Throat Cooler rain check for over a year. Time to use it. Even though I spent money out of pocket, I'm pleased with the amount of ECB's I now have. Started with $6.50, now have $26.Before sales & coupons: $48.71
Spent: $8.59
Saved: $40.12 for 82%
Schnucks
My husband doesn't think he can eat a salad if it doesn't have croutons on it. If I can buy them for 50 cents, I stock up. It was fun to find a Nutella coupon. I don't make many spur of the moment purchases, but I did for Nutella.Before sales & coupons: $40.99
Spent: $11.67
Saved: $29.32 for 72%
Target
My Target was out of the Scrubbing Bubbles products I stopped for, but I always check the far reaches of the food department where they put the clearance items. This is the first time I've ever found anything worth buying: Bush's Baked Beans for 63 cents. I have no idea why they were on clearance. They have a 2013 use by date and Target had plenty of Bush's on the shelf. I'm not complaining. My family's favorite beans are Bush's.Before sales: $5.82
Spent: $1.89
Saved: $3.93 for 68%
Aldi
This was my week for shopping clearance, which I almost never do. The spiral hams at my Aldi were marked down an additional $3. I packaged it up into serving size packages and froze it. I know we will need some quick meals and ham is perfect.Comparable Schnucks price: $32.23
Spent: $19.76
Saved: $12.47 for 39%
My Splurge
Baby back ribs and Schnucks bakery buns. At least the ribs were on sale for $2.99 a pound.Before sales: $20.09
Total spent: $11.25
Saved: $8.84
Weekly Totals
Before sales & coupons: $145.60
Spent: $42.91
Saved: $102.69 for 71%
Year To Date Totals
Spent: $772.00 ($43 weekly average)
Saved: $2429.59 ($135 weekly average)
Splurge Funds: $119.40
For those who don't read my blog on a regular basis, my splurge funds are the difference between what I've actually spent and my $50 budget. I use it for those items I never find on sale or that I don't have coupons for.
My "best buys" are: items for $1 or less, meat for $2 or less a pound, and a few other items that are at rock bottom prices. When I keep my shopping list to these items, I can bring home a ton of groceries for very little money.
Here is what I see as the best "cherry picking" items at the other grocery stores in town. I don't include all the match-ups, but only items you might want to pick up, if one of these stores is convenient to your location.
Last week, reader 
The best deals at Schnucks never get advertised. If you find a great deal, please leave a comment.
Remember when shopping at Target: You can use a manufacturer and Target store coupon on the same product.
May 2, 2010
Prices good May 2 - 8, 2010
The most cost effective way to shop at Walgreens is to roll your Register Rewards from week to week.
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