I've written a little about how I've become a bit of a couponer, saving a substantial amount of money on my weekly grocery bill. Sometimes, though, people will say that they can't coupon because they "don't eat those kinds of foods." Meaning, I guess, that they don't eat Rice-a-Roni and other not-so-very-healthy foods.
I get it. I don't eat those things, either. But that's not a reason to avoid couponing. Believe me, you can get healthy foods using coupons -- you simply need to do a little leg work. Here's some proof for you!
Today, for example, I got some great deals on these regularly high-priced items:
Clementines: My store had a coupon for $1 off a 5lb box of clementines (posted on their Facebook page), which I combined with a $1 off coupon from an insert in my Sunday paper. Total savings: $2 (cost: $3.99 for 5lb box).
Bagged salad: These were on sale for 2/$5. I had a $2 off 2 bags coupon that I downloaded from coupons.com. Total savings: $2 off 2 (cost: $3 for 2 bags of salad).
Organic yogurt 6oz cups: I had a $.50 coupon from the Stonyfield web site that I downloaded. This combines with a $.50 payback from SavingStar that I loaded on to my store loyalty card. Total savings: $1 off 3 (cost: $1.97 for 3).
Organic baby meals: Again, I had a $.50 coupon from Stonyfield. I combined that with a Catalina from my grocery store (the coupons that print out with your receipt) for $.35 and a $.50 payback from SavingStar. Total savings: $1.35 (cost: $1.54 for the 4-pack).
Organic 32oz yogurt: $.50 coupon from Stonyfield and a $.50 Catalina. Total savings: $1 (cost: $2.99).
Organic diced tomatoes: I printed out two $.85 off coupons for any Muir Glen product (from coupons.com). My store doubles coupons, bringing each coupon's total value to $1.70. Total savings: $3.40 (cost: $.58 for two 14oz cans -- only $.29 each!).
Just on those products, I saved a whopping $10.75. These are all products that I regularly use (and, in the case of the yogurt, use a lot!) so I would be buying them anyway -- taking the time to find and use the coupons simply put money in my pocket!
So, there you have it. Not so running-related, but perhaps helpful. Just because you like to serve organic or fresh foods doesn't mean you can't coupon. Take a little time to try it out and it will pay off -- I promise you! Just give it a shot.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, everyone!
~ Felice
10 comments:
hmmm, i never thought about doing this...we eat "healthy" too so never really thought i could use coupons for fresh stuff too!
Cindy -- try it out! If you search around a bit you really can find coupons for healthy and fresh foods! Stonyfield has a great rewards program on their web site, too.
Sometimes you can write your favorite companies or brands and they will send you coupons, as well. What a great post. I am going to keep looking through the paper!
I use coupons any time I can find coupons that work. Most of the time it's just for household supplies or almond milk, but it's always fun when you score on fruit and veggie coupons!
Love a good bargain!
I'm glad I saw this post! I do the shopping for my family and I never thought to look at the company web sites for them! We love Stoneyfield farms, too. Just bought to big containers- vanilla and blueberry.
Company web sites are a GREAT place to get coupons! Good luck, Running Moose!
GIMA -- I've had luck writing to companies, too. I once had trouble finding info on my favorite mustard's site (plochman) and I submitted a question via feedback form. They answered AND sent me a full size jar of the mustard for my trouble! It was awesome! I'm a customer for life :-)
YES! Couponing can definitely be healthy! Check out www.facebook.com/socalmodgal
Coupons, those wonderful little things that manage to add monetary value and great influence to our lives all wrapped up in one delicate piece of paper.
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