Deals, Deals, Deals

I do not necessarily believe in New Years Resolutions. That is probably because for the past several years, I always resolved to get in shape and tone up. I am 24 years old, how hard could it be? Well, the years have come and gone and am I toned? Am I in shape? That would be a resounding NO. I don't think that I am fat but I DO think that I have lots of room to improve. I didn't even work out before my own wedding, so how could I think some silly New Years Resolution would be enough to get me running? But, I digress. This is not about weight loss. This is about a New Years hope or dream, not so much a restrictive resolution. It is my desire for 2010 to become the new Coupon Queen of America. I have seen so many news stories and books on ladies who can buy $100 worth of groceries for a mere quarter. I want to learn from these women, and then take over their queenly thrones as the most stealthy, accomplished, and frugal coupon cutting machine ever!

Ok, I might be taking this just a little too far, but I love the thrill of saving money. It is a trait I learned from my mother. She was a coupon clipper while I was growing up and I used to love sorting through her coupons, looking at the pictures and dreaming of the day that I would be the mommy cutting the coupons and saving the money. Ok, let's face it - I was a strange child. :)

So, to keep me accountable to my coupon dreams, I am going to occasionally post my newest deals. After going through the Kroger add for this week and sorting though my new coupon collection (Thanks to my mother!), here are my deals for the week. And remember, the Eat From Your Pantry Challenge is this coming week at my house so hopefully my basket won't be too full...

Russet potatoes: 5lb bag for $1.69
Rotisserie Chicken: $4.99
Kroger Shredded Cheese: 3 for $5 or $1.67 ea
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls: $1 - with coupons, I will get 4 cans for $2.10
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls: $1- with coupons, I will get 5 cans for $2.70
Chef Boyardee Pasta: $1- with my coupon, I will get it for 40 cents!
Apples: 99 cents/ lb
Tomatoes: $1.49/ lb

Add in a loaf of bread, some lunch meat and milk and we are ready for the week!
Happy shopping and more importantly, happy eating!

Eat From the Pantry Challenge

Crystal over at Money Saving Moms has a great idea to kick off the new year - The Eat From Your Pantry Challenge

Check it out here:
http://www.moneysavingmom.com/money_saving_mom/2009/12/eat-from-the-pantry-challenge-my-goals-and-plans-and-come-link-up-yours-too.html

I've decided that it is high time we start chowing down on allllll the food that we have accumulated over the past few months. You can tell that I have been in hibernation mode because I have stocked our house FULL of food. And then I go to the grocery store and get MORE food! So, this coming week, we will be eating from our pantry. Here are the rules we will follow:
1. I will only buy dairy, produce, and lunch necessities this week from the grocery store.
2. We will cook our meals at home every night this coming week instead of eating out.
3. Our meals will be prepared from what is already at home.

Want to join in our challenge? Join us and let me know how you do!!