Kroger 7 Day Meat Sale

If you live near Kroger you might want to check out their 7 day meat sale.  They have a great deal on Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast for $1.99 lb.  This is a great stock up price.  These are great to put on the grill or to use for chicken salad on those quick meal nights.  Kroger is also hosting their first 50% off sale.  Kroger has a variety of items listed at 50% off. 

Boost Your Budget Pantry Challenge--------Week 2

My stockpile is not as great as the extreme couponers, but I have built a small stockpile that I am proud of.  I am usually able to get away with spending very little on pantry items each month, but bargains on meat are harder to find.  I am going to join Denise @ Shopperstrategy to try to reduce my stockpile for the month of January.  I want to reduce my average spending to $200 dollars for January.  My family is a family of carnivores so this is where most of our money goes. We all so like to endulge several times a week eating out because of hectic work and school schedules, but when we eat out we make sure we use some type of restaurant special or coupon.   I am looking forward to reducing my stockpile and saving a little money on the side.

Free Shout Color Catcher Sample

Shout Color Catchers works well in the wash.  You just toss it in and watch the colors fade to the color catcher sheet and not on the other clothes.  If you haven't tried the color catcher sheets click here to get a free sample.   

Free Coffee Sampling at Starbucks

If you love Starbucks coffee or have always wanted to try some now is your time. 
                                                 

Taste the Starbucks Roast Spectrum

Come to Starbucks for a free coffee tasting and vote for the roast you love most. They'll even send you home with a little something as a thank you.

US Event - Thursday Jan. 12 - Saturday Jan. 14

Need Extra Coupons

You are trying to stock up, but you don't want to purchase tons of newspapers every week you have another opportunity to get the coupons you need.  I use the Coupon Carryout coupon clipping service, mycoupounhunter and The Coupon Clippers to get the coupons I need.  If you need a large quantity of one item you can shop Ebay sites to get the additional quantities of coupons you need. 

Sharpies at Staples

If you love Sharpies as I do, you can purchase two sets at Staples for $3.00 each.  Each pack contains 12 fine tip Sharpies.  You can choose from all black or multi-colors.  You can also purchase this deal online at Staples  and have them shipped to you or your local store.

Great Deals @ TARGET

Target has Christmas decorations, cards and candy marked 70% off.  They also have toys on clearance.  I saw McDonalds toy play sets marked at $5.00 each. They also have some great outdoor games on sale including horseshoe and bing bag toss.  Stock up now for next Christmas and birthday parties for kids throughout the year. 

Groupon

Another great way to save on things you buy regularly in your own neighborhood is to use Groupon.  If you have not had an opportunity to use Groupon register today and give it a try.  You will find deals on bargains that are in your neighborhood with at least a 50% discount.

New Year Deals

There are a lot of new coupon policy changes, so make sure are aware of them before you go out to shop.  If you are interested in some new Christmas decorations, cards, or ornaments this is the perfect week to look for them.  Most items are on sale for 50% off, but I like to buy at 70-90% off.  This is also the month to purchase sheets, towels and linens. 

Happy New Year

Looking forward to a great year of savings in 2012.  I hope your pantries and wallets stay full.  Let's save more money as we feed our families.  Good Luck to you.