Desert Debbi: eating healthy couponing for June

[Desert Debbi]

As some of you know, my DH and I are dieting. This is for two reasons

1) His triglycerides came back as 283, when they should be in the 0-150 range
2) I need to loose weight and so does he

Because of this we will be changing what we buy and focusing more on what is fresh and abundant and seasonal. My savings goal will be 50% because of this, as I am realistic enough to know I won't be saving like I used to when I was getting a bunch of "junk". If its free I will still probably get it for my friends, or donations =D

Anyways here are the stores and the rules:

Safeway: makes all coupons under $1.00 worth $1.00 (first 3 like coupons only per day)
Frys: makes all coupons under $1.00 worth $1.00 (first 3 like coupons per transaction)
Albertsons: doesnt double
Costco: doesnt accept coupons. I compare prices to safeway to determine savings, based on safeways sales/everyday prices vs costco prices.

[Desert Debbi]

Costco: 6/1/12

2 Butter Lettuce: $2.59 vs $7.78
3 English Cucumber: $2.99 vs $8.73
1lb organic spinach prewashed: $1.88 vs $5.49
10lb yellow onions: $3.99 vs $7.30
2lb Organic on the vine roma tomato (10ct): $3.49 vs $7.98
6 red bell pepper: $5.49 vs $6.54
24oz baby portabello mushrooms: $4.29 vs $8.97
3 celery heart: $2.79 vs $4.18
4lbs Kiwis (16ct): $5.49 vs $9.44
2 Pineapples: $2.99 x 2 = $5.98 vs $8.78
5lb frozen organic whole green beans: $5.99 vs $8.95
2.97lb salmon x $5.79lb = $17.20 vs $26.11
2.98lb salmon x $5.79lb = $17.31 vs $26.19
2 whole grain bread (kirkland brand but oroweat made): $4.39 vs $10.98
10lbs quaker old fashioned oats: $7.39 vs $24.00

OOP: $91.26
Saved: $79.80 (47%)

OOP for the month: $91.26
Saved for the month: $79.80 (47%)

[Stef]

What does the butter lettuce taste like? I saw some at the farmer's market, but they were too pricey to just try.

[IndianaMom]

Oh, butter lettuce is so good! It wilts easily so you need a light vinegarette. Expensive but a great treat.

[Tiffeney]

Hey I just got some more organic fresh express salad mix coupons if you are interested LMK !

[Desert Debbi]

Thanks Tiffeney =D I appreciate that! I will let you know if I need any.

Stef Buterr lettuce is amazing. I love it with tuna salad,, wardolf salad, or chicken salad, and Indianamom hit it on the nail when she said use a light vinigrette because it is delicate! Its also great as a base for a blue cheee crumbles, with candied walnuts and craisins salad =p

[Desert Debbi]

Well the diet and excercise is going well. Dropped 7lbs so far and am only minorly sore after a workout. I am up to 20 minutes on the treadmill now and the ankle isnt too happy, but its liveable =D The Mayo Clinic diet is pretty easy to follow and stick to. I thought it would be alot harder than it is. Anyways, did some shopping at Safeway this week. The Just for U program is live in my area now and I am loving the way it is oriented towards MY shopping habits. Especially on items like fresh produce! While I do love Costco, its a little intimidating to have to buy so much stuff at once and to USE it before it spoils!

Safeway: 6-7-12
3 Yakisoba $0.99 - $0.50/1 = FREE
1 Guerro White corn tortillas 27.5oz $1.99
2 Homepride wheat: Store sale BOGO Free = $3.79
1 Pita Bread 8ct: $1.99
9.7lbs London Broil @ $2.49lb = $24.23
2.73lb banana @ $0.57lb = $1.56
1.96lb Carrots @ Just4U price $0.59lb =#1.16
.27lb Jalapeno @ Just4U price $0.78lb = $0.21
1 bunch cilantro @ Just4U price $0.33
2 lbs strawberries: $0.88 x 2 = $1.76
1 Iceberg lettuce @ Just4U price $0.69

OOP: $37.71
Saved: $42.73 (53%) Not bad for only 3 coupons and mostly meat and produce! Also got a $5.00 OYNO from a Just4U catalina on the meat.

OOP for the month: $128.97
Saved for the month: $ 122.53 (49%)

[Desert Debbi]

My mom is finally here, and there will be alot more shopping showing as a result! Even though she likes to "help" I still have things I need to get which I won't let her pay for and visa versa. So my groceries until she leaves will be a little lopsided looking I am sure! Also I expect them to be meat heavy as I have a whole freezer full to restock.

Safeway: 6/20/12

1 Best Foods Light Mayo: Just 4 U priced $3.76
1 Tantillo lemon juice: Just 4 U priced $0.79
2lbs strawberries: Just 4 U priced $1.49lb = $2.98
4 Johnsonville apple chicken sausages: $3.50 x 4 = $14.00 - $1.50 Just 4 U E-CPN - 3 ($1.00/1) = $9.50
3 kikoman teriyaki baste n glaze: $2.25 x 3 = $6.75 - $1.00/1 = $5.75
3 yakisobas: $0.99 x 3 = $2.97 - 3( $0.50/1) = FREE
3 barilla microwaveable meals: $2.00 x 3 = $6.00 - $1.50/2 - $1.00/1 = $3.50
2 O-Organcis vegetable broth: $2.29 x 2 = $4.58
3 Annie Chuns Hot n Sour noodle bowls: $2.99 x 3 = $8.97 - 3($0.50/1) = $5.97
1 Silk Pure Almond Milk 64oz: $2.79 - $0.60/1 = $1.79
1 silk chocolate almond milk 8oz $1.00 (treat for son E-CPN didnt come off have to go back and fix it)
2.05lb bulk carrots @ $0.99lb = $2.03
.28lb jalapenos @ $0.99lb = $0.28
4.25lbs Beef round rump roast @ $2.99lb = $12.71 - $5.00 just 4 U = $7.71
2.43lbs Beef Bottom Round steak @ $3.49lb = $8.48 - $2.00 wyb 3 kikkoman sauces = $6.48
7.05lbs 93% Lean Ground Beef @ $2.99lb = $21.08 - $5.00 OYNO = $16.08

OOP: $72.20
Saved: $75.23 (51%)
recd: $1.00 OYNO Kikkoman catalina

OOP for the month: $201.17
Saved for the month: $ 197.50 (50%)

[Desert Debbi]

More shopping! Sorry I haven't been keeping it up as well as I should, but having company makes it hard to get to the computer! Anyways 2 more reciepts. The Costco one is compared to safeway pricing for the equivalent item:

Costco: 6/20/12

1.92lbs salmon @ $7.99lb = $15.38 vs $19.18
6 avocados $5.99 vs $6.00
1 pineapple $2.99 vs $4.39
KS brand waffles (60ct) vs safeway brand waffles $19.42 same quantity
5lbs Organic Green beans $5.99 vs $18.45
10.7oz KS Saigon Cinnamon vs safeway brand cinnamon $8.56 same amount

OOP: $39.99
Saved: $36.01 (47%)

Fry's: 6/22/12
1 kings hawaiian sandwich rolls $2.49 - $1.00/1 = $1.49
2.01lbs green seedless grapes @ $0.75lb = $1.51
1 Wholey Guacamole $2.89 - $1.00 OYNO = $1.89
1lb Kroger 89% LGB $4.19 - $3.50 (buy kings & guac get 1 lb free up to $3.50) = $0.69
10 Denmark Sweet Sausages $10.00 - 50% off manager special = $4.99
3.84lb chicken breast tenders @ $1.67lb = $6.41

OOP: $16.98
Saved: $13.80 (44%)

OOP for the month: $258.14
Saved for the month: $ 247.31 (49%)

[gsmackgirl]

Thanks for posting these! My DH and I also try to eat healthy and organic when we can. It's nice to see we can still save!