My Shopping Plans

I keep a mental list of items I "need" to buy, besides the usually perishable items. My "needs" list is usually very short. Most of the items I buy are what I can find for the best deal.

Here is what I plan to shop for this week:

Aldi - I picked up the staples of life. Milk, OJ, bread, strawberries and coffee creamer. I can't live without cream in my coffee.

Kmart - I love the Double Coupon Event. Even though I usually don't shop at Kmart, I've been to Kmart everyday for my 5 FREE items. Make sure you check out the comment section on my Kmart post. Lots of readers have shared great coupon match-ups.

Walgreens - I'm still Register Reward free, but I did stop and pick up the cheap Pilot Pens and Highlighters.

Shop 'n Save - I'm not sure I can get to $50 this week. There are only a couple of sale items that interest me. I'm going to take my coupons for a free item, a few other high-value coupons and my calculator and see if I can get to $50. If not, I'll just pick up my couple of items and call it quits.

• Small Steps Napkins - These are the best priced napkins I've ever found.
• Fresh Express Salad Kits - This isn't the cheapest way to buy salad fixings, but I love the ease of this product. And, $2.50 is about as cheap as you'll ever see them.
• Soup Beans - This is the only item I "need" to buy.

Schnucks

• Pillsbury Sweet Rolls - I stopped earlier in the week and picked these up to test if the Catalina coupon was working. I have a $4 Catalina to spend.
• Fresh Express Spinach
• Barilla Pasta
• 7 UP - Love a freebie.

Dierbergs - I'll finish spending my weekly budget at Dierbergs. I'll have to see how much money I have left and what fits in the budget.

• Aqua Star Fish Fillets - $2.29 per pound is a good price for fish.
• Delicious Apples
• McCormick Seasoning Grinders - I'm not sure what products are on sale. I'm sure I'll find something worth bringing home for this price.
• S&W Beans - Stock up price.
• Hefty EZ Foil Pans - A few of these are nice to have around.
• New York Cheese Toast - I like to buy a few of these anytime I can pick these up for under $1.
• T Marzetti Salad Dressing - I love their Blue Cheese. Yes, I can buy other brand cheaper, but this is one of my favorites.
• Palermo's Pizza - If I can find room in the freezer.
• Club Crackers - I think I have a few tearpad coupons around for them. And, I'm out of crackers. I son eats crackers like it was popcorn.
  

What are your shopping plans for the week?