One easy way to save a bunch of money at the grocery store is to watch sale cycles on items you consistently buy and stock up when items are marked down. People complain that saving money at the grocery store is too much work. However with just a little bit of planning you can save a ton of money.

Let me give you an example, my family likes Kroger sliced cheese. We could slice it ourselves and possible save more but I have chosen some convienence  in this case.

The regular store price is $3.59 per pack. However about every 4 weeks it goes on sale. Sometimes for a week and sometimes for a few weeks. Right now it is on sale for $1.79 a pack as long as you have a Kroger card.  That is savings of $1.80 a pack.

I know that we go through on average two packs a week of sliced cheese. So when I see it on sale, I pick up 8 packages to make it to the next sale.  If I go to the store next week and see that it is still on sale. I pick up 2 more packages to replenish the ones we used that week.

In order to see my annual savings for the year, I am going to do a few calculations. Since we use two packages a week that means in a year we use 104 packages of cheese.  If we paid full price for that cheese, the cost would be $373.36.  If I buy them all on sale, I pay just $186.16.  That is a savings of $187.20 just on one item that I buy!!!!!

Imagine the savings when you multiply this buying on sale and stockpiling strategy across all the items you buy at the grocery store. Think of the money you can save just buy making simple changes without even cutting a single coupon. Savings money at the grocery store doesn’t need to be hard or take hours of your time.

Now if you are ready to make the next step and print some coupons or cut them out from the newspaper and plan your shopping trip you can save even more.

Let’s go back to our sliced cheese example.  Some week’s  Kroger runs a mega deal sale where when you buy 10 items you get money off each item. You can stack these savings with a coupon for your best deals.

Here is an example

$2.39 Sargento Natural Cheese Slices, including Ultra Thin
-$0.40 on each when you mix/match 10 participating items
-$0.50/1 Slices coupon (from 4-15 SS) or $1.00/1 printable (Facebook)
$0.99 after coupon

I did this deal in addition to buying the Kroger sliced cheese and I was able to save another $.80 from the Kroger sliced cheese sale price. However there is a limit to how many coupons I can print (usually two per computer). This is a little more work  but for me the additional savings are worth it. This is a choice though you need to make for your family.

I am teaching more easy tips and tricks on how to save at the grocery store with my Grocery Savings classes.

Be sure to sign up for a Grocery Savings Class near you today!!!

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This offer expires at Thursday 05/17/12 11:59 PM EST. There are no shipping or handling fees and DiscountMags won’t automatically renew your subscription,

If this isn’t the magazine for you, remember  you can use coupon code BARGAINSHOPPERMOM to get 20% off of all other titles at DiscountMags!

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There is a new kids daily deal site in town…Bon Mimi. It is your resource for mommy must-haves at up to 70% off of retail. They are a members-only online boutique hosting daily sales on the hottest products for tots ages 0-5. From clothing to toys, shoes, accessories, gear and more, Bon Mimi offers a boutique shopping experience at a price that can’t be beat.

I just signed up myself so I have no experience yet with the site but it does look like they will try to compete in the high end baby and kid market with discounted daily deal prices.

They state that their buyers will look for product solutions for their Members, finding quality products that moms need so they can spend more time with their little ones and less time running from store to store looking for the best products in the market.

They now when the little ones in your life will need winter pajamas and snowsuits or a bike for the first warm day of spring, and their  buyers shop accordingly! This elevated and thoughtful level of merchandising service ensures that moms and tots are not only getting a great value, but are also getting the very best  offers a boutique shopping experience at a price that can’t be beat.

Check out Bon Mimi Yourself Today!

Looking for a few bargain items for your gift closet? Then you want to check out these Alex Toy items on sale! These all look like great gifts for girls in the 7- 12 year old range. These would also be great just to have on hand for rainy summer days when they kids whine that they are bored.

Alex Color a Fashion Bag is 59% off and marked down to just $13.37! My girls both have this bag and it was hours of fun plus they still use the bag. This is a great deal on this bag!

Alex Midnight Jewelry is 43% off and marked down to just $4.  I just bought a few of these to have on hand for a sleepover I am hosting.

Alex Foil Bead Maker is 52% off and marked down to $12.61.

Alex Shrinky Dinks Fantasy Forest Jewelry is 40% off and marked down to $13.13

Alex Decorate My Own Locking Diary Kit is marked down to $13.64.

Alex Cap It Off Jewelry is 43% off and marked down to $10.86.

These all ship FREE with Super Saver Shipping or Prime.

If you have been saving up Swagbucks and turning them into Amazon gift cards, you can save even more.  If you are not signed up with Swagbucks, learn more and sign up for Swagbucks today.  It is the easiest way to earn Amazon giftcards.

If this Amazon bargain  is not for you, be sure to check out all the other Amazon bargains I have found lately. (just scroll down past this post).  Amazon has MANY bargains but their pricing fluctuates like crazy so I wouldn’t wait to buy if you see a bargain you like.

Zulily is offering FREE shipping through Sunday, 5/20, at 11:59pm pt. on orders of $30 or more. Since no coupon code is needed you can also use one of the 10% off codes too if you spend $50!

Zulily prices are already fantastic and items are already marked down 50% or more so this makes for amazing deals. Zulily is my number one favorite daily deal site for kids and moms.  I have purchased so many times from them and their service is outstanding.

Some of my favorite deals today are Lima Bean kids which carries adorable personalized shirt for girls and boys. There are also great deals on Teva sandals for women and kids as well. Teva flip flops for kids are just $9.99!

The best current Zulily code is SAVINGZU596 for 10% off an order of $50 or more. I just tested this today so it should work. If you already used this code, BRADSZUDEAL577  or GAZU512 work  for 10% off any $50 order as well.

If for some reason these codes do  not work, if you spend $50 or more at Zulily, you can save $5 with discount code GAZU512.

If you are new to Zulily, sign up here through my referral invite, since this website is members only.

If you already have a Zulily membership, click here to see today’s deals.

Have you signed up yet to get your  free P & G Coupon book? This book has over $25 in coupons on your favorite P & G brands. Why spend more when you can use a coupon?

Sign up to get your FREE P & G Coupon book today!

Want to learn how to save 50% or more at the Grocery Store?  Sign up to attend a Grocery Savings Workshop .

The Entertainment Book is a great source of coupons for restaurants and more! Some of my favorite coupons in the Detroit book include a $5 off coupon at Nino Salvaggio. That means free groceries.

I also love the discounts at emagine theaters. I got a free movie ticket the week of my birthday with an Entertainment Book coupon. With just those two coupons I already had a value of over $12 plus the book is full of more discounts.

If you are going somewhere on vacation this summer,  one trick to save is to pick up a Entertainment book for that city.  That can mean lots of savings. For just 12 hours you can get a Entertainment book for only $12 including shipping. Don’t miss your chance to get a ton of high value coupons at a discount price.

Get any 2012 Entertainment book for only $12 with FREE SHIPPING for a very limited time.

Do you or your kids need new Crocs for the summer? Than you want to check out this sale with Crocs up to 70% off!

They start as low as $10.50 for a pair.  I am a huge fan of the Crocband style (pictured above) which are on sale for just $21.

What is even better is that all these shoes ship for FREE! I love it when I can shop online and get FREE shipping. Saves me time, gas and money!

Check out the Crocs sale today!

Looking for more online coupon codes? Be sure to check out the online coupon code database with 1000s of online coupon codes updated daily!

Boden and Mini-Boden have two new promos going on right now. You can use a Save 15% at Boden or Mini-Boden Coupon with Free Delivery and Returns or there is a new Boden and Mini Boden buy 3 and get the 4th for $1.00 coupon code. 

Depending on what you are ordering either one may be the better deal for you.  The buy 3 get one for $1 code works best if all the items you are buying are similarly priced. The 15% off code is better if there are high priced items and low priced items in your cart.

For example if you buy 4  of the kids shirts that are priced at $24 with the buy 3 get 1 for $1 promo you would save 24%! Not too shabby!!

You can just enter each code into your cart though to find which gives you the better discount.

• Save 15% at Boden or Mini-Boden Coupon with Free Delivery and Returns  – Code is W01A (this code also includes a free beach bag gift for new customers)
• Boden and Mini Boden buy 3 and get the 4th for $1.00 coupon code = Code is XI58 

Happy Shopping and Saving!

What are your Boden favorites for this season?

Looking for more online coupon codes? Be sure to check out the online coupon code database with 1000s of online coupon codes updated daily!

Have you checked out the  100 albums for just $5 each this month at Amazon? There is something for everyone on this huge list.

Remember all Amazon MP3 downloads play on virtually any MP3 device, including the iPod®. It is super easy to download the music from Amazon into iTunes. There is an album available no matter you personal taste from Pop to Country to Folk. When you click on the link below, you can sort the music anyway you want and find your favorites.

If you don’t want a whole album, be sure to check out the 100s of new songs for just $.69 each.

If you have just 450 Swagbucks you can turn them in for a $5 Amazon gift card and you could get a whole album FREE!

Click here to check out the 100 MP3 albums for just $5 each!

Happy Listening!

Nothing says summer like nestle ice cream treats. Why not save a little when you buy them? Here is a new Nestle printable coupon.

$1.00 off when you buy any TWO packages of NESTLÉ® DRUMSTICK® Sundae Cones multipack or NESTLÉ® Frozen Snacks multipack

Want to learn how to save 50% or more at the Grocery Store?  Sign up to attend a Grocery Savings Workshop .

There are some hot new printable coupons up today! (use zip 10001 if you can’t find them)

$1.00/3 Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding printable coupon
Hunt’s pudding is about $1.00 at most stores  so with the coupon it will be just $0.67 per 4-pack!

$1.00/1 Pam Nonstick Cooking Spray

$1.00/1 Reddi Wip Whipped Topping, 13 oz can Printable Coupon

These final coupons are perfect for my Molten Chocolate Cakes recipe. This recipe uses both Pam and Reddi Wip. This is a super yummy recipe and easy!

Print Your Coupons Today!

Looking to learn how to save 50% or more at the Grocery Store?  Sign up to attend a Grocery Savings Workshop .

Athleta rarely offers extra percent off codes but here is a great 20% off Athleta Coupon valid on Sale items. You just need the enter the coupon code EXTRA20 at checkout. The offer is valid online only through 5/18/2012. The discount applies to sale merchandise only.

Love the Printed Nectar Dress (pictured above) it marked down from $69 to just $43.99 after sale and discount code!  There are bunches of swim suits, skorts, skirts and other dresses on sale too!

There is also FREE shipping if you spend $50 or more.

Shop Athleta and save an additional 20% off sale items!

Did you know that the Bargain Shopper Mom website now has an online coupon codes page for thousands of websites and is updated daily. Don’t waste your money buying online without first searching for a coupon code. Save this in your favorites today and keep saving money all year long.

Here is your chance to grab a FREE  Cutter Citronella Candle! Print  this new  $1.00 off one Cutter Product Printable Coupon for FREE Cutter Citronella Candles at Walmart this week!

Details on this deal.

Cutter Citronella Candles, $0.97

Use $1.00 off one Cutter Product Printable Coupon

FREE (+ $0.03 overage) after coupon!

This is a HOT coupon so I would print it soon before it runs out of prints.

Looking to learn more ways to save money with coupons and more, be sure to check out my Grocery Savings Classes.

Thanks, I Heart The Mart!

The first class is just a little over a week away. Have you signed up yet?  I have a new code you can use for $2 off. Just enter DETBLOG to receive $2 off which brings the cost of the class down to just $8!!! You will save this your first week of planning your meals and shopping grocery sales.

I announced awhile back that I would soon start offering Grocery Saving/Coupon Workshop in the Metro Detroit area.

I am happy to announce that the first class is scheduled!

Savings Nation Troy, MI: Grocery Savings Workshop

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)

Troy Community Center, Room 305
3179 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48084

The cost is just $10 for the class and you can sign up online for the class here.

These workshops will give you the tools, information and community support you need to save up to 50% on your weekly groceries. For the average family that equals an extra $200 a month in your pocket!

Here’s a preview of what the  Grocery Savings/Coupon Workshops will offer:

• Learn how to save at least 50% on your groceries.
• Learn that it’s possible to eat healthy and to save money.
• Get valuable tools to help you plan out your meals every week.
• Learn how to turn those grocery deals into family meals.
• Connect with neighbors, make new friends and find savings buddies to help you in your mission to save.

These classes are not just about couponing. They will help you understand grocery sales cycles and how important meal planning is in order to save your family money. I will give you quick tools and tips for both of these as well as provide links to easy menu ideas and online tools. I will show you that by making simple changes in your buying habits you can save so much money! You don’t have to spend hours and hours cutting coupons in order to save.

I plan to bring these classes all throughout the Metro Detroit area but need to know the best place to plan them. To help me, please fill out this quick and easy survey.

I also have a special offer for the first 10 groups that contact me to use this class as a great fundraiser.  All your group has to do is provide the space and promote the class to those you know and I will teach the class, provide amazing workbooks, and help people save money.  Your group will then receive half of the class entrance fee!  This provides a great value to the attendees and is an easy money maker for your group!

Be sure to  fill out the quick and easy survey to let me know your group’s interest.

I hope you can make it to the first Grocery Savings Workshop in Metro Detroit on May 22 in Troy!

Sign up online for this very valuable class here!

If you can not attend but live in the Metro Detroit or Mid Michigan area please be sure fill out this quick and easy survey. This will help me plan classes near you. Also use the survey to indicate whether your group is interested in a class as an easy fundraiser. I think this would be perfect for PTOs and other groups.

If you live elsewhere in the country, be sure to check out this same great class being offered across the nation.  New classes are being added all the time as well.

Here are the highlights for the best deals this week at  Kroger.

These Kroger deal matchups have been created using the Kroger store ad for the Metro Detroit area, where coupons double up to $0.50 (limit 3 identical coupons per order).

$1.00 Sun Drop Soda, 2 liter bottle
-$1.00/1 Sun Drop coupon (from 5-6 SS)
FREE after coupon

$1.50 Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste
-$1.00/1 Aquafresh coupon (from 4-15 RP or printable)
$0.50 after coupon

$2.39 Sargento Natural Cheese Slices, including Ultra Thin
-$0.40 on each when you mix/match 10 participating items
-$0.50/1 Slices coupon (from 4-15 SS) or $1.00/1 printable (Facebook)
$0.99 after coupon

$2.39 Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Snacks or Cracker Chips
-$0.40 on each when you mix/match 10 participating items
-$0.50/1 Pepperidge Farm coupon (from 5-6 SS)
$0.99 after coupon

$2.39 General Mills Cereal, 10-7-12.8 oz Trix, Frosted Toast Crunch, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Frosted/Chocolate/Honey Nut Cheerios
-$0.40 on each when you mix/match 10 participating items

$0.50/1 Trix printable coupon or 
-$0.50/1 Cheerios printable coupon or $1.00/2 coupon (from 5-6 SS or printable)
-$1.00/2 General Mills printable coupon here or here
$0.99-$1.49 after coupon

Be sure to check out  Bargains To Bounty  for the full match up.

Did you take a bunch of pictures these last few months?  Don’t just leave them on your computer.  Snapfish has a bargain going on for prints. Now through May 22, 2012 you can get 100 Prints for $10 with FREE shipping  when you use coupon code Use code MOMPRINTS at checkout. This is a pretty good deal since the regular price is $9.00 for the prints and another $5.95 for the shipping!

Click here to get your 100 prints for just $10 from Snapfish.com today!

It seems that there is now a daily deal site for everything. If you have a dog, there is a daily deal site called Doggy Loot that has daily deals for dogs.

Right now they are offering a $5 credit to new members which makes for some nice prices on dog toys and accessories.

I just grabbed the Waggle Toy (pictured above) for just $5 shipped with my credit. Dogs love to toss their heads and shake their toys back and forth, which is exactly what the Waggle toy from Premier Pet is made for. This flexible toy, made from natural rubber, has a super flexible middle so it can be easily “wagged” back and forth! The Waggle toy also dispenses kibble and treats from each end, making it even better for hours of fun.

There are lots of other great options too. For just $3 after credit you can wow your pup with two awesome KaleidoBALLS from Petrageous Designs! These squeaky balls are 3″ in diameter and are covered in rubber bumps for an interesting texture that helps keep your dog’s teeth and gums clean and healthy. The fun squeaky noise, engaging texture and bright colors are sure to delight. With this deal, you’ll get one pink and one orange ball – no need to worry about losing these neon balls in the grass!

 Get Your $5 Credit For Doggy Loot Today!

Target has added tons of great new printable coupons on their site including some for apparel.These apparel coupons usually go fast so if you think you might want them I would print them today. You can use these coupons on sale items to get super good deals!

• Buy One Pair of Shoes, Get One 50% Off$
• 3/1 any Xhilaration apparel item
• $2/1 C9 by Champion apparel item
• $3/1 Women’s Swimwear item
• dENiZEN® from the Levi’s® brand women’s denim jeans or capris

(click on apparel on left hand menu to find quickly)

If you are new to using coupons at Target be sure to check out my page on Target Bargain Basics.

Happy Shopping!

Need new shoes for summer? Click the banner above to get your 20% off  printable coupon for Famous Footwear to use in store.

If you want to shop, at Famous Footwear online just use the coupon code MOMDAY12 at checkout. This code expires May 13th.

Happy Saving!