Using Coupons for Real Food and Not Just Junk Food

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I used coupons for real food at Price Chopper today and ended up with a cart pretty full!

One of the complaints I often hear when it comes to couponing is there are only coupons for junk food.

I understand the concern. You want to feed good, healthy food to your family.

I want to feed good food to my family too. I just don’t want to pay full price.

Here is the break down of my Price Chopper shopping today.

Coupon for Real Food like Produce

One bag of Iceberg Garden Mix – $1.00 – It was on sale for $1.99 and there was a $1.50 store peelie coupon right on it. I had a paper store coupon for an additional $0.050 off any bagged salad mix. I received this in the mail from Price Chopper.

One large container of Solata Vitamix Watercress, Frisee, Arugula, and Spinach Mix – $1.00 – It was on sale for $2.50 and there was a $1.50 store peelie coupon right on it.

One large container of Full Circle Organic Baby Romaine – $1.00 – It was on sale for $2.50 and there was a $1.50 store peelie coupon right on it. I had a paper store coupon for an additional $0.040 off any lettuce. I received this in the mail from Price Chopper.

Coupon for Real Food Like Meat

I picked up two packages of Philly Gourmet 100% Pure Beef sliced steak from the freezer section. I didn’t have any coupons, but they were on sale for $2.99 each.

One 1.62 pound package of Market 32 Stewing Beef – It was $6.95 originally, but there was a $3.00 off store peelie coupon right on it.;.

Three cans of Bumble Bee Chunk White Albacore tuna – $0.99 cents with store coupon

Three cans of Premium Chunk White Chicken Breast – $0.99 cents with store coupon

(Must buy a total of six cans, but can mix and match between the tuna and chicken.)

Coupon for Real Food Like Pasta

I picked up six boxes of Pics pasta.

Two boxes of Cut Ziti

One box of Rotini

Three boxes of Small Shells

I paid $0.59 per box with store coupon.

Ten packages of Knorr pasta sides at $0.49 each with store coupon. (Must buy 10)

Canned Goods

Four cans of Campbell’s Chunky Soup – $0.99 each with store coupon (Must buy 4)

12 cans of Pics canned vegetables – $0.49 cents each with store coupon (Must buy 12 but you can mix and match the kinds you get. I bought green beans and mixed peas with carrots.)

Coupon for Beverages

One – 30.6 ounce Maxwell House Coffee – $3.99 with store coupon

One box of 40 count Pics Green Tea – No coupon. I just love this tea. It is my favorite.

One 24 pack of Schweppes Ginger Ale – $3.99 with store coupon

Coupon for Real Food Like Dairy

Ten Dannon Greek Yogurt – $0.49 with store coupon

One Philadelphia Spinach and Artichoke dip – It was originally $3.99, but there was a $2.00 off store peelie coupon right on it.

Coupons for Snacks

Four boxes of Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars – They were on sale for $1.99 each. I paid $1.49 per box with store coupon. I also had a $1.00 off paper manufacturer coupon and a $1.00 digital manufacturer coupon. That brought them down to $0.99 per box.

I used $5.60 in rewards cash.

The total came to $133.85 before sales, rewards, and coupons.

I paid $54.95.

I saved $78.90 in sales and coupons

I received a $2.00 manufacturer coupon back that can be used on my next purchase.

I also earned 53 points, which equates to $0.53.

Where to Find these Coupons for Real Food

The majority of the store coupons that I used on this order were found in the store’s flyer. The trick is to make sure you are looking at the right flyer.

The flyer that comes in the Sunday paper and the local free papers carries the flyer with the best store coupons.

The flyer found inside of the store does NOT have the best coupons.

You can also print these coupons at home. HERE IS THE LINK.

(Please read the dates carefully because it is not uncommon for Price Chopper to have last week’s coupons, this week’s coupons, and next week’s coupons all attached to the same link and printable.)

Store peelie coupons are sticker coupons found right on the product you are buying.

I cut the paper manufacturer coupons out of the inserts from the Sunday paper.

I got my digital coupons from Price Chopper.

(You can go to their website, or use their app to get digital coupons.)

The points were from the Price Chopper AdvantagEdge Rewards that is attached to your loyalty card. You can read more about the Rewards program OVER HERE.

I also periodically receive Price Chopper store coupons in the mail. These are attached to your AdvantaEdge Rewards card. The card keeps track of the types of things I normally buy, then they send me coupons according to my purchases.

Using Coupons for Real Food and Not Just Junk Food

Yes, you can use coupons for real food and everyday items. I do it all of the time! Check out my article on Ten Ways to Save on Groceries to read more on how to save on real food.

Do you use coupons for real food?