Saved 86% This Week

I didn't do any Black Friday shopping unless you count Science Fair supplies, and I sent my husband and son out for those. I love the Friday of Thanksgiving weekend - I look at it as my day off from everything. I don't have to get anyone anywhere and I don't even have to cook.

Walgreens

Shopping on Thanksgiving morning was great fun. I did seven transactions at one Walgreens and spent only about $1 total. I can't do more than several back-to-back transactions at one time. So, I did two or three transactions, took my merchandise to the car, regrouped and headed back in. I ended up shopping at a 24-hour store about 8:00a.m. since my regular store didn't open until 9:00, and found the best cashier ever. I know which Walgreens I'll be shopping at in the future. Thanks, Tonja!

Before coupon & sales: $158.71
Total spent: $5.27
Total saved: $153.44 for 97% savings

Schnucks

I love weeks where I can stock up on items and still stay close to my budget. I won't be buying paper plates and cups for a long time. Maybe instead of taking Rice Krispie Treats to every potluck picnic next summer, I'll volunteer to bring the paper products.

Before coupons & sales: $80.75
Total spent: $12.37
Total saved: $68.38 for 85% savings

Target

Before coupons & sales: $34.66
Total spent: $5.92
Total saved: $28.74 for 82% savings

Dierbergs

Before coupons & sales: $31.41
Total spent: $10.75
Total saved: $20.66 for 66% savings

Aldi

Comparable Schnucks price: $16.79
Aldi price: $9.47
Total saved: $7.32 for 44% savings

Weekly Totals
Before coupon & sales: $277.57
Total spent: $43.78
Total saved: $278.54

Totals since April 1st
Total spent: $1468.63 ($43 weekly average)
Total saved: $6788.42 ($200 weekly average)