Coupon savings from today @ Smith's

As I have said before, my follow through with couponing ebbs and flows. Today it flowed - I happened to get on the grocerysmarts.com website to check out ads. Right now, Smith's has a $5 off 5 participating item promo going on. I decided to utilize my Proctor & Gamble coupons that expire today along with the $5 off 5 promo and see what I could get stocked up on. 

Here is my list:                                 Retail price                       

Always infinity                                      7.79                        7.79     

2 Tampax Pearl                                    8.37                      16.74

3  Glide Floss                                        3.69                      11.07

Venus Razor                                         6.99                        6.99

2 Crest 3D white toothpaste           3.89                        7.78

5 Crest Complete                                3.19                       15.95

3 Secret Outlast                                   4.29                       12.87

3 Old Spice Swagger Body Spray   4.28                       12.84

6 2 pk of Old Spice Deodorant       4.87                       29.22

Secret Clinical                                      7.49                          7.49

4 Pantene Nature Fusion                 3.89                        15.56

2 Pantene Beautiful Lengths           3.89                         7.78

4 1 lb tube of lean ground beef        4.99                        19.96

                       Retail Value    TOTAL                                  172.04 + tax 

      My cost after sales/promo deal/ coupons          $55.16

Would I normally buy these particular items in this quantity without coupons and sales? No. Never. But I am happy to get stocked up on items my family can use throughout the year. This will save me in making last minute runs to the store for several things. FYI the 2 pack of Old Spice Antiperspirant/deodorant is on sale for $3.49 minus $1.00 if you buy 5 promo items. Plus there is a coupon for $2 off 2 from the 7/7 Sunday paper Proctor & Gamble coupons. (They expire today-so hurry over!!)

Happy Saving ~ Heidi
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Great Deal on Strawberries!

We just got back from The NPS Store- today they have a case of strawberries for $1.49!! That's 8 lbs!! If your family loves these as much as mine- now's the time to stock up. I imagine we'll be freezing some to add to smoothies for a later date. They would be great for freezer jam too! It's times like these I really wish I had a freightliner van so I could buy a bunch and you all could come get them at my house!! I'll definitely add that to my wish list.  Happy Saving ~ Heidi

My Favorite Bakery

I am in awe of all the great bakers in my neighborhood.  Unfortunately, I can only bake the no knead bread with any amount of success. I love artisan breads, but not the prices for them at local stores. 

I came across Stone Ground Bakery bread at The NPS Store a few years ago. My family fell in love with the marble rye bread.  It always brings to mind the episode of Seinfeld where he steals the loaf of marble rye from the old lady that bought the last loaf. 

Chances are you've already had Stone Ground Bakery bread if you ever eat out.  They supply fresh breads to many local restaurants. Do you love the sourdough bread served at Market Street Grill? Stone Ground Bakery makes it. 

Although The NPS Store generally has a pretty good selection, you never know what they'll have in stock.  I was thrilled when Stone Ground Bakery started selling to the public. They are located at 1025 South 700 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84104.  They are open 9-2 MON- SAT. 

They sell day old, overruns etc out of what appears to be the lobby of the bakery. Day old bread is usually $1 a loaf and overruns around $2-$3 a loaf. It may be a little out of the way if you're located in the south end of the valley like me. But it is definitely worth the trip!  

Our family favorites are: marble rye, ciabatta rolls, baguettes and sourdough bread.  I usually get a bunch of our favorites and freeze them- it's far enough away from me that it's not worth buying 1 loaf at a time. Bread freezes pretty well.  

Try them out if you're in the area, I think you'll like it!

Happy Saving ~ Heidi

Back to School Levi's Sale

It might be a little early, but the best selection and deals are happening right now for back to school shopping. My favorite store- The NPS Store 1600 Empire Road Salt Lake City, UT (near the LDS distribution center) has a great selection of Levi's jeans for 40% off!! Buy 2 or more pairs and get 50% off. That discount is off of the already reduced price. For example: Yesterday we came across a pair of demi curve skinny jeans for Kyra marked $30. I didn't notice the original price, but NPS usually tickets their clothing 40-50% off of MSRP.  The jeans we looked at would have been $18 or if we would had bought 2 pair $15 with the additional percentage off!! Go now while the selection is great!! Happy Saving ~ Heidi

Guest blogging

I have been MIA for quite some time. I just got the opportunity to write a column on my friend Sheri's emergency prep blog on saving money. She has great info on emergency prep. You'll love her website! Go follow her at: