I’m trying desperately to pick up as many pub burgers as I can before 6/23 – I might even have to set up a dedicated freezer for them! The paper-wrapped packages each contain one pork chops; I ran it this way to use the $1 off pork products coupons that expire today. Figured I’d also get five more of the OM deli meats, since FirstBorn has started summer school and has long breaks between classes. Pretty much everything in this picture has a relationship going on with wine tags…except for the clearance jams and capers in the front.
On that note, be sure to check your clearance racks on a regular basis. My Lisle Jewel had tons of the Senseo and K cups on clearance for $1.50 and $2 each. Senseo has $1/2 coupons out there, so a buck for a box of 17 pods. Don’t forget that you can buy something and return with your receipt and coupons within 60 days to get your cash back.
So, how much did I end up spending? My original total was about $97, which was good because I had a $8/$80 cat that PITA “found” for me. I used 8 of the $1 pork coupons, 8 of the $2.50 pub burger wine tags, 4 of the Jewel BOGO coupons, $5 off meat wine tag (used this on the OM meat); $2 off Doritos wine tag and 2 $2 fresh berries wine tags. Used 3 of the $4 OM cats from prior purchase and about $24 in RRs. Actual US currency was $1.50…but then I got another $4 cat from the OM lunch meat. Not too shabby, considering all the meat I bought.
Update – I forgot about a huge sirloin steak I picked up on clearance. It was originally $12.37, less the $4 store coupon and a $5 meat wine tag.
What is the address of the lisle store…I need to stop there on Father’s day to use up my BT Q’s…since the Jewels up in the boondocks limit to “ONE” per customer per day! bah!
1156 Maple, northwest corner of Maple Avenue and Rte 53. And you’re in luck, because one of “our” Wags is right across the street on the northeast corner! A happy shopping trip for all…
I know EXACTLY where that is from when I used to live nearby your “hood” Thanks for the info…miss the hood wish I could get back there!
Is there a good time for the Lisle Jewel? I don’t want to hold things up. The stores that I pass on the way to work have a limit of “one per customer” I’ll never use up the coupons by next week.
The only time I wouldn’t advise shopping is during the evening “rush hour” after about 4:30 to 6ish or within a 1/2 hour of closing. Other than that, there’s no problem. If you have tons of stuff and wts, just ask them to open up a dedicated register for you (if they have staff), although they would probably make the offer first. If you prefer to use one of the long SCOT lanes, go for it. That’s what I prefer doing, since I can move at my own pace and make certain that everything scans properly. If you’re doing multiples, offer to let anyone behind you cut in. You know, the common courtesy stuff that we all do anyway.
Where are you getting the 1$ off coupons and wine tags?
The $1 off any fresh pork product were part of a brochure that showed up both in the meat case and on top of the butcher case. I think they’ve been gone for weeks now. Wine tags are mostly courtesy of a friend who drives past a lot of stores to and from work, so quite often she just runs in and “shops” for wine tags. I’ve been known to take a few of the $2.50 pub burger ones from the tearpads near the beer cooler.