Stockpiling Frugally and Meals

We were running out of toilet paper and I have not been able to find a great deal lately. Free toilet paper is non-existent in WNY. So I rolled some UPs and stocked on Scott, which I feel is the best value in toilet paper out there, on sale at Rite Aid today.  This is what I purchased:

3- 20 ct. Scott TP- on sale for $12.97 each = $ 38.91 - Used (3) $ 1./1 Mfrs. Cpns = $ 35.91 - Used $ 1.00 Wellness VV Cpn = $ 34.91- Used $ 3/15. Survey Cpn = $ 31.91 - Used $ 14.00 in  UP Rewards =
$ 17.91 + 3.03 in tax = $ 20.94 and I received a $ 10. UP Reward for buying $ 30. worth

Then I purchased 1 more 20 pack with the $ 10.00 UP Reward and a $ 1./1 Mfrs. Cpn so I paid  $ 3.01 OOP. 

Eighty rolls of toilet paper will last a long time in this household so unless I find it really cheap, I won't be buying it for a very long time. 

Next stop was at Walgreens where I  purchased 8 Act II Popcorn at $ .25 each and 1 Icy Hot Naturals for $ .99 using a $ 1.00 off mfrs. cpn. making it Free and I received a $ .99 Catalina Good on my next shopping order. So I paid $ 2.00 OOP. Buttered popcorn is one of my treats once a month.

Next on my route was Aldi's where I had something very interesting happen to me. More on that in a minute. I purchased 2 Fit and Active 32. oz. Plain Yogurts at $1.29 each, 4 Salsa's at $ .99 each, 1 Fresh Blueberries at $ 1.69 and 1 Fresh Strawberries at $ 1.89 for a grand  total  OOP  of $ 10.12.

While I was waiting in line to check out, an older man and woman got in line behind me. Out of the corner of my eye, I see the woman pointing to the bottom of my jeans and nudging her husband. He looks and shakes his head. And then I hear the woman whisper to him " Poor dear! She must be very needy."  I felt like turning around to them and saying, " Yes I am. Could  you help me out?"  If they only knew!  What I believe prompted the comment from the woman was that the bottom of one jean cuff is a tiny bit frayed and they are getting pretty loose because of the bit of weight that I have lost. DH hasn't brought up the summer clothes yet so I am still in jeans. But moral of this story: Don't judge people. You probably don't know what your talking about. Anyhow this woman made my day. I had DH hysterically laughing when I relayed this story. 

Next I stopped at Walmart where I picked up 5 Boxes of Nexcare for Free after coupons. No tax either.  

Last stop was Top's where I purchased:  

2 Packages of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts on sale for $ 1.99 a lb. Total for 8.25 lbs. was $ 16.42

1 Package of Ground Round on sale for $ 2.88 a lb. Total for 3.37 lbs.  was $ 9.71.

1 Tropicana Orange Juice - $ 2.79

3 International Delight Creamers on sale 3 for $ 5.00 - Used 3- $ .55/1 IP Cpns Doubled = $ 1.70 for 3 or about $ .566 a piece.

Total was $ 30.62. But I had a Tops Giftcard that I paid with which was a gift from my sister and BIL, so nothing OOP!  Thanks Pat and Dick! 

Pictured above is lunch. We love clams which are a splurge but so much cheaper when you make them at home.  

I have meaty spareribs thawed for dinner tonight that we were planning on barbecuing outside. However it looks like it may pour rain, so I may have to just put them in the pressure cooker. 

Please feel free to leave a comment and share with us any great deals that you got today.