Category Archives: Grocery Buys

Have you heard about Abe’s Market’s Sample Program?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Michelle

  Have you ever shopped at Abe’s Market? They recently started a sample program where you can choose any three samples and have them delivered to your door for $2 – shipped. It’s a great way to try their natural … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Low Grocery Budget by Shopping from Amish

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Michelle

I’m convinced grocery prices are going up and the good deals are getting fewer and are harder to find. When I first started blogging a year and a half ago, I had a pretty easy time holding my grocery budget … Continue reading →

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Stringtown Amish Bulk Food Store

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Michelle

My friend Michele and I went to an Amish produce auction this morning in Kalona, Iowa. It was a lot of fun and I brought back some great produce. I’ll share the details about the produce auction later, because, even … Continue reading →

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Price-Matching List 8/17

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Michelle

Here are the best deals I see this week. I print this list out and take it and the ads with me when I go grocery shopping. It’s super easy to use this list to price-match at Walmart or Fareway, … Continue reading →

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Fareway Shopping 7/23 – Cheap Chicken!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Michelle

My daughter and I also stopped at Fareway yesterday to pick up super cheap boneless, skinless chicken breast. I love Fareway’s meat counter. They’ll package any size you want and wrap for free. Their meat is free of additives (like … Continue reading →

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My Grocery Purchases Week of 6/22

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Michelle

Here’s what I bought this week: At Walmart & HyVee ~ Walmart – total before coupons and price matching: $62.06 and after coupons and price matching: $28.66! That’s a 53% savings!! My favorite deals at Walmart – 5 ct Zyrtec … Continue reading →

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My Grocery Purchases Week of 6/15

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Michelle

In addition to my beef purchase, here are my grocery buys this week. Out of pocket, I spent just under $5. Yes, that’s right! All those groceries cost me under $5! I split them into 2 transactions because I had … Continue reading →

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My Grocery Purchases Week of 6/8

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Michelle

First up, Walmart ~ I spent way more money on groceries this week than I normally do…Here’s hoping I can refrain for the rest of the month and stick to my budget! I price matched at Walmart using my list … Continue reading →

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Walmart Run 5/18

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Michelle

I went to Walmart today because I want to make a birthday banner for my kids (ideally before my baby’s first birthday party on May 28).  It’s an ambitious project for me the non-sewer. I have a long standing track … Continue reading →

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Grocery Buys 4/4 – 4-17

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Michelle

I never shared my grocery buys last week… here’s what I bought and stock-up prices I liked. My 3 year old always wants to be in the picture. Most of my purchases have been pretty boring – fruit and veggies. … Continue reading →

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