Looking for Bargains - They are Still Around

 Hello to all.  Happy Tuesday.  Hoping you are all well and safe.  It is cooler here this morning than yesterday for sure!  Yesterday was a lovely day - it got to 73* at my house.  I worked outside a lot yesterday, and boy can I feel it this morning.  LOL!  I did sleep well, as I was just plain old tired.

Today is going to be much cooler and windy again!  It started out sunny, now it is very cloudy and overcast.  The wind is nuts already!!!

Just a peek of my perennial bed.  It is really popping up.  Looks like there will be a lot of poppies this year!  They have burst out of the bed!

Well, as promised, and little about still finding bargains at the grocery.  I ran into Kroger Friday for just a couple of fresh items.  I wanted potatoes, radish, and mini peppers.  I went on Friday as well, so that whatever I purchased gave me 4X my points for gas. I got what I went in for.

Of course I walk the store, JUST IN CASE!

Milk was reduced to .98 a half gallon - dated 4/21.  Pretty darn cheap in my book.  Milk can be frozen too if you find a great deal.

I found this.  I really didn't need ground beef but figured I would add to the freezer.  This is 85/15 organic - 3 pack deal (3 lbs.) was 10.53 = 3.51 per pound.  They had regular 80/20 on sale for 3.99/lb.  I hate paying over $3 but, that is a thing now.  Once in a great while I will find cheaper, but not often.  I got 6 lbs. of this.  So, it will easily be 12+ meals (soups, casseroles).  If making a burger only, it would be it would make 24 meals for me. (1/4 lb. burger)

Pretty cheap protein.

Rice was 5 lbs. for 1.88 and lentils were ,67 lb.  Adding to my stock

I also got a 1 lb. canister of Coffee Mate (powder) on clearance for 1.68 (no pic).  I am not a coffee drinker, but it can be used in hot chocolate or in something that I need a dairy flavor in (mixed with water).  It is dated (sell by) 11/25 - but I will keep it in the freezer for long term use.

Bread was FREE - for stopping in the thrift store.  This is expensive bread.  Found a .50 new coloring book for a gr. niece.

There were so many things this week in the clearance section - but most were things I wouldn't use.

Kroger regularly has deals on meat.  Every time I have gone in during the past couple months there are deals.  

It is a regular at my stores to have multi-packs of pork chops for $5 - it includes 10-12 chops.  Same with chicken legs and thighs.  I bought chicken legs a while back that had 14 huge legs in it, and it was on discount for 2.59.  Super deal.  They have also had fresh salmon, catfish and shrimp in the $5 packs.  Those are pretty darn good prices today.  You just have to pay attention and look around.  Deals can still be found.

We have a discount store that also provides many deals in all things.  They have things from yard equipment, clothes, toys, furniture and food.

Here is a look at a couple of their FB ads showing deals.  It changes up every week.  Some are great and I have purchased there before, and the produce is always good.

There is always a deal.  For anyone close to me this is Circle City Bargains on US 31 south, just north of Greenwood (they are on FB).  This is also where I got my mower and pressure washer.

If you click on the bottom picture, you can see the pricing better.

You just have to look for options and really look around the stores.  I recently saw someone post that Aldi had tomato soup for .29 can!  I saw an Aldi post on FB yesterday with small mushroom pizzas (frozen) having an unadvertised special for .49 each!!  Sign up to get advertisements or FB ads for your favorite stores.  Many send emails to you as well, if you choose.

I have never done any of the apps for groceries.  I do not have that type of phone - but I can sure find a deal by looking around!

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Just a side note- I make my own dressing, and I use an old store-bought bottle to keep it in.  A couple weeks ago, my ranch looked empty, but I turned it upside down in the frig - and I got an additional 5 uses on side salads out of it!!  Empty doesn't really mean empty.  You can always add a bit of milk and shake it up to stretch.  Italian can add vinegar and/or a bit of oil to extend. 

Of course, shampoo, dish soap and laundry soap - add water and shake.  You will be amazed how much is left and how well it works.  Cut things open like lotion and toothpaste - many more uses.

Just stop and think!!  There are lots of ways to extend your pantry and freezer and the items you have.  Use lentils with or to replace meat in soups and casseroles - they are the great extender!  Use less meat.  I can have meals with no meat and still get protein, and I get full.  

Like my Coffee Mate buy - think about other uses than the normal one!

Deals are still out there.  It may not always be 'what you went in for', but maybe you can change up your idea of need.  Be open to going with the deals to help in the menus.  Be observant!!!  It can pay off big time.

Have a super day to all!

Faith over Fear