This week we saved $98.37 on our grocery bill – and spent $120.62 – a savings of  45%. What makes me happy is we are getting closer to my goal of saving more than we spend – and I was able to get several things for free or close to free.

12 packs of Coca-Cola products were on sale for 5 for $12 – a savings of $13 in its own right. However, there was also a coupon in the Shaw’s circular for 2 FREE 80z containers of Hillshire Farm Deli Meats with the purchase of 5 12-packs – a savings of $10.58. So, we got 5 12-packs of soda and two containers of deli meat for $12. A savings of $23.58 or about 66%.

I also had two coupon for free 18oz Purina Kitten Chow. My cat is full-grown – but my sister just got a kitten – so I got the two boxes for FREE that I plan to give to her – a savings of $4.20 – or 100%

Kraft BBQ Sauce was on sale for $1 a bottle. I had a two $1 off coupons. So I got two bottles of BBQ sauce for FREE. A savings of $3.78. To be honest, we really didn’t need it, but it was FREE, so how could we pass it by. We put it in our pantry for now, but we’re probably going to give it to some family members who like to grill.

And finally, Kraft dressing is normally $3.49/bottle. It was on sale for $1.67. I had a coupon for $1.50 off – so I got the dressing for 17-cents!  This is a very good example what strategic shopping is all about - waiting until prices are at their lowest – then using a coupon to lower the price even more.