Gift Card Winner & How I Used Mine…

Update: Jennifer from Saving and Giving has asked that I draw a new winner for this giveaway because she is participating in another way. So, it goes to Shayna of Texas Monkey! Congratulations!

Thank you so much to each of you for entering my Kroger Gift Card Giveaway!!!

Random.org chose #9. So Jennifer @ Saving and Giving is our winner!!!!! Please contact me with your mailing address within 24 hours, or I will draw another winner. The goal is to get the $30 Gift Card prize to the winner, so they can enjoy using it at the Kroger Mega Sale that ends on 9/2. Oh, and I can’t wait to share with you how much $$$ Jennifer saves at the Mega Sale!

This week at Kroger, I did two separate transactions because I wanted to get the high dollar catalinas from the fruit snacks and granola bars to use on my “Gift Card” purchase.

5 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
5 Nature Valley Granola Bars
1 Kroger Shredded Cheese
1 Dozen Eggs
2 pkgs Chicken Breast
2 pkgs Ground Beef
3 Tomatoes
2 Sobe Lifewaters

Total value: 65.73
Sale, Coupons: 37.19

Paid oop: 28.54 incl. tax
Catalinas back: 7.00

Here’s what I purchased, using the $30 Gift Card that was provided to me by General Mills and PepsiCo…



1 Gogurt
1 Trix Yoplait
2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudels
4 Pillsbury Cresent Rolls
1 Pillsbury Savorings
2 Yo-Plus Yogurts
2 Totinos Pizza Rolls
1 Tropicana Juice
2 Macaroni Dinner Kits
3 Hamburger Helpers
3 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes
4 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
4 Betty Crocker Brownie Mixes
1 Tostitos Salsa
1 Tostitos Chips
1 Old El Paso Refried Beans
1 Old El Paso Dinner Kit
2 Nature Valley Nut Clusters
3 Total Cereals
2 Aquafina Cases

Total Value: 131.78
Sales, Coupons, Catalinas: -88.64
Gift Card: -30.00
Total Paid oop: 13.14 including tax!!!

Grocery Trip Totals
Total value: 197.51
Total savings: 125.83
Total paid oop: 41.68

With these amazing savings, I fulfilled the biggest reason why I shop sales with coupons. I was able to bless a family in need. That, to me, is the most fulfilling act of kindness. I’m pretty sure I walked away feeling the most joy and happiness from being able to give.

Meal ideas:
Breakfast: Cereal, Toaster Strudels, Yogurt, Orange Juice, Eggs
Lunches: Totinos, Savorings
Snacks: Brownies, Cookies, Warm Delights, Salsa & Chips, Granola Bars, Fruit Snacks
Dinners: Macaroni Grill Chicken, Tacos w/ Refried Beans, Chicken Cresent Roll Ring

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Why do you use coupons and/or try to save money at the grocery store?

2 Comments

  1. Amazing savings! Geez – i am sure husband loves to see those numbers 🙂

    Just wanted to say that I used Fenugreek for awhile when my supply decreased after I got mastitis. If that is the herb you are talking about – it worked so good for me!! I wouldn't bother with the Mother's Milk tea – tasted like black licorice and didn't help me at all.

    I took the herbs 3 times a day for about 2 weeks. It seems like a lot, but it did the trick! I noticed a huge increase in only a day or two. I have heard that it can make some woman product more fore milk, rather than the desired hind milk, which might leave your child abit unsatisfied – but that wasn't an issue for me. I felt that as long as more milk was present – my son was nursing longer and more hind milk would produce on its own. Good luck! Be interested to hear how it works!

  2. Hi Mrya, thank you so much, I just emailed you with my address and I can not wait to show you how much I save with the gift card, those saving here on this post are unbelievable!!!!
    Shayna

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