Frugal Fritzie

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I love my Dillons, it has a lot of great deals, but I got bad news today from them. They told me they were not going to be carrying Turkey Hill Teas anymore. Talk about heartbreak! I LOVE my Turkey Hill Tea, especially the Diet White Tea and they are the only store in my area that carries them! I plan to talk beg to the manager and plead my case and see if there’s any way they might change their minds. Don’t be afraid to voice your opinion and ask for something. It’s ok! Businesses want your feedback so they know what they are doing well and how they can improve. Anyway, here’s my deal:

2 Turkey Hill Teas Half Gallon (1 regular, 1 raspberry) On Sale $1.00 ea, used $1.00/2 Q, $.50 ea (This is one item I would gladly pay full price for though without a coupon, it is that good!)
2 Honeysuckle 5 packs Turkey Bratwursts, marked down to $2.19
Hunt Ketchup 24oz. $1.89, used FREE coupon from the mail-in booklet
Final Cost with Tax: $5.77

I had a nice trip to Price Cutter today, it was calm and quiet, just the way I like it! My deal today:

10lbs Russet Potatoes $1.50
4 Vidalia Onions @ $.39lb. $.85
2 Dole Greener Salad Blends $1.50 ea, used 2-$1.00 Qs I found in the produce section on an earlier trip $.50 ea
Angus Ground Round 5lbs @ $1.99lb, $10.05
Sara Lee Wheat Hot Dog Buns $1.99, used $1.00 Q, $.99
Country Bob’s Spicy Sauce $2.04, used FREE coupon
Hiland Cottage Cheese 24oz. $1.59, used $.55/1 Q, $1.04
2 Veg-All Summer Blend Frozen Veggies 16oz. $.89, used 2 $.55 off, $.34 ea
Final Cost with tax $16.11, not bad, especially considering all the Angus hamburger I bought!

I liked Aldi’s for mostly their produce. They usually have prices you can’t beat on produce and every so often, the prices are outstanding! Keep in mind Aldi’s doesn’t take coupons, so you can leave your coupon organizer behind for this trip. My deal today:

1 Gallon 2% Milk $2.26
2 packages of Portabella Mushrooms $1.19 ea
2 4-packs of Tomatoes $.69 ea
Total with Tax $5.05

Portabella’s are awesome on the grill, just a splash of olive oil and some seasonings and you’re set!

I took one of the portabella’s when I got home and sauteed it with the spinach I got marked down yesterday along with a red onion and some dried sage from my mother’s garden and a little pepper, let me tell you that is a great combination!

If you’re out & about this Saturday 5-30, go to Walmart from 11am-4pm and get free ice cream. More information HERE

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Get your $10.00 off $25.00 Purchase Online or In-Store Valid May 28th through June 2nd HERE. See the coupon for exclusions.

I remembered today I had 3 FREE coupons I had gotten from a Kraft Instant Win game a couple months ago that expired at the end of the month, so I rushed down to Walmart this morning and here’s what I got:

Ritz Crackers $2.50, after Q FREE I’ll send the UPC & receipt in for a Rachael Ray/Kraft Reusable tote HERE
Plants Cashews, $4.28 after Q FREE
Kraft Extra Sharp Cheese $4.14 after Q FREE
2-Ten pack of Bic Red Pens $1.00, used 2 $1.00 Qs, so FREE
10-Scotch Waterproof 6×9 Mailers $.66 ea, used $.50 Qs, so $.16 ea
Ream of Georgia Pacific Paper $2.97 (I used a lot of paper when all the Kraft Coupons came along!)
Rubbermaid 14 Cup Produce Saver ad-matched for $3.99, used $1.00 Q, so $2.99
2 Clear Sterlite Containers $1.00 ea
Final Cost with tax $10.20

4 Big Rolls Toilet Paper 2/$1 (great filler items and my guy loves these scratchy things LOL)
Posture-D Calcium supplements $8.99=$9.00 RR
Chicken of the Sea $.59 ea w/Walgreens Q
Speed Stick Deodorant 3oz. $1.99=$1.00 RR, used $1.00 Q
John Frieda Sample Kit On clearance $2.69, used $2.00 Q
Used $10 in previous RRs
Final Cost $3.47 Plus got back $10.00 in RR’s

Here’s my Dillons Deal today:
2 Fresh Express Spinach Marked down to $.75 ea
4 Green Giant Boxed Veggies, $1.00, used 2 $.50/2 Qs (doubled),$.50 ea
2 6oz. Pollock Fillets $1.10 ea
Philadelphia Spinach & Artichoke Whipped Cream Cheese. $1.89, used $.75 Q (doubled), $.89
2 Turkey Hill Tea $1.00 ea, used $1.00/2 Q, $.50 ea
4 Franks Hot Sauce $1.15 ea. used $.50 Q (doubled), $.15 ea
Kikkoman Soy Sauce $2.00, used $.55 (doubled) $1.00
Radishes $1.39
Rubbermaid 14 Cup Easy Lid Container $3.99, used $1.00 Q, $2.99
Final Cost: $14.60

PLUS, when I got to the register, it spit out a catalina to fill out a survey online. I completed the survey when I got home and I made an extra $5.00! I thought that was pretty cool. It was an easy survey asking how I felt about Kroger’s “Private Selection” brand.

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Parenting Magazine wants you to me a Mom Tester! When products come up, you’ll get to test them and give your honest opinion whether it be good or bad. Check out their program HERE for more details, a list of what you could be testing and how to sign up. Sounds like a great program!