Saved 77% this Week

At first look, it didn't seem like the deals were that great this week, but I sure found a way to spend my budget and pick up some fantastic deals along the way. Anytime I have a freezer full of Breyer's Ice Cream, I'm happy.

Dierbergs

I loved the Unilever deal (spend $20, save $7 instantly). There might have been a better deal than Breyer's, but I couldn't look past the ice cream to find them. And, Kahiki bagged chicken is a new family favorite, especially at $1.99 per bag after coupon.

Before coupons & sales: $96.18
Total spent: $27.21
Total saved: $68.97 for 72%

Shop 'n Save

I don't shop at Shop 'n Save unless they offer $10 off $50 Thursday, but I had a Catalina coupon to spend. It was hard to have to spend it without $10 off $50 or another Catalina deal to purchase.

Before sales & coupons: $6.86
Total spent: $0.26
Total saved: $6.60 for 96%

Schnucks

I hadn't planned on a Schnucks trip this week, but then I heard about the Ziploc deal. $4 in Catalinas to start next week!

Before sales & coupons: $12.48
Total spent: $2.94
Total saved: $9.54 for 76%

CVS & Walgreens

The soap and soup is from CVS, the rest of the picture is from Walgreens. The new CVS's have some kinks to work out, but I love the way they treat customers. When the cashier didn't scan my Green Bag Tag, the manager told her to refund me $1. This manager understands the value of customer service, besides he was way too busy to dink with such a small problem.

CVS
Before sales & coupons: $7.65
Total spent: $0.60
Total saved: $7.05 for 92%

Walgreens
Before sales, coupon: $36.23
Total spent: $1.12
Total saved: $35.11 for 97%

Aldi

Comparable Schnucks price: $33.61
Total spent: $11.89
Total saved: $21.72 for 65%

Weekly Totals
Before sales & coupons: $193.01
Total spent: $44.02
Total saved: $148.99 for 77%

Year to Date Totals
Spent: $150.53 ($38 average)
Saved: $523.12 ($131 average)

Splurge Funds: $49.47

For those who don't read my blog on a regular basis, my splurge funds are the difference between what I've actually spent and my $50 budget. They are for those items I never find on sale or that I don't have coupons for.