12 Oct

Supermarket Guru Giveaway – Win a Tote, Book, Coupons!

Author: Elizabeth

This giveaway is closed.

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Last month, I had the terrific opportunity to participate in an online presentation by Phil Lempert who is known as the “Supermarket Guru”. Phil is the food trends editor and correspondent for NBC News’ Today show, where he reports on consumer trends, food safety and money-saving tips, as well as showcases new products. He makes monthly appearances on ABC’s The View , and has appeared numerous times on The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, CNN, CNBC, Discovery Health and MSNBC, as well as on local television morning and news programs throughout the country.

We listened as he talked about how important it is to give kids proper nutrition, how to correctly use coupons and save money on groceries, and information about ConAgra’s brands Healthy Choice and Peter Pan. It was a very informative webinar and I was happy to get the chance to ask a question that he answered right on the webcam as I was watching.  I asked him for school lunch tips, he suggests sending in little bites of things for younger kids, it’s easier for them to eat in the short amount of time they get for lunch if their foods are already cut up for them.

I also received a terrific canvas tote bag and Phil’s book “Healthy, Wealthy and Wise”, along with 5 coupons for free Orville Redenbacher popcorn and 3 coupons for free Hebrew National Brand hot dogs, as a thank-you gift for my time.  I have three totes to give away to Table for Five readers! You’ll love the huge canvas tote and the book has some great money-saving tips. Here’s how to enter:

WIN IT: For your main entry, leave a comment on this post telling me one money-saving tip you use at the supermarket. Make sure your email address is correct when you enter it in the comment field, and no keywords instead of real names, please. Blog aliases are okay. (example: “Blogging Mom” will be accepted. “Real Estate Arizona” will not.)  Three winners will be chosen at random on Monday, Oct. 26th at 12:00 PM EST.  Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

BONUS ENTRIES: I’ll give you additional entries for each of the following that you do or have done. Leave a separate comment for each:

  • Tweet the giveaway, follow me @Table4Five if you don’t already.You can tweet ONCE PER DAY, leave a separate comment for each. Please use this tweet:

    • Enter to win a tote, book & coupons from @PhilLempert & @Table4Five, 3 Winners ends 10/26 http://bit.ly/nPp7L

  • Friend me on Facebook, become a fan of Phil here if you’d like as well.
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  • Fave Table for Five on Technorati. Click the link, then under the thumbnail screenshot, click Favorite it. Leave your Technorati URL in your comment.
  • Blog about the giveaway,  leave the URL in your comment.

Thanks for entering this terrific giveaway courtesy of ConAgra and Phil Lempert the Supermarket Guru! Good luck everybody!

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262 Responses to “Supermarket Guru Giveaway – Win a Tote, Book, Coupons!”

  1. Jill L says:
    October 12, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    I check out the meats selection for meats that have been discounted because they are about to expire. I can get them at a good price and freeze them until I need them.

  2. Theresa Shafer
    Twitter: tes283
     says:
    October 12, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    (store and manufacture) Coupons + sales + rebates purchased on a card that gives me points.

    I try to do at least one, if not all.

    Save box-tops & points for later use.

  4. Sheila B
    Twitter: sheilabran
     says:
    October 12, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    I try to stock up on non perishables during triple coupons!

  5. Theresa Shafer
    Twitter: tes283
     says:
    October 12, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    Facebook freind

  6. Theresa Shafer
    Twitter: tes283
     says:
    October 12, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    RSS feed subscribed

  7. Sheila B
    Twitter: sheilabran
     says:
    October 12, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Twitter following-tweet-http://twitter.com/SheilaBran/statuses/4826923962

  8. Sheila B
    Twitter: sheilabran
     says:
    October 12, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Fancebook friend

  10. Sheila B
    Twitter: sheilabran
     says:
    October 12, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    Subscribed via RSS link

  11. Carol
    Twitter: cdziuba
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 5:48 am

    I use coupons! Religiously!

  13. Carol
    Twitter: cdziuba
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 5:51 am

    I follow on Twitter cdziuba

  14. Carol
    Twitter: cdziuba
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 5:53 am

    subscriber

  15. Margaret Smith says:
    October 13, 2009 at 6:51 am

    I always make a list from the stores flyer and match up coupons before going shopping. I try not to add in extra items, that are not on sale.

  16. Tracy
    Twitter: cloud10277
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 7:32 am

    I never go shopping without coupons or my savings card. I also shop at stores that accept others stores coupons.

  17. Jeremy (1 comments.) says:
    October 13, 2009 at 8:24 am

    I have started using a new site to search through weekly flyers from my local groceries. The site is newfoodcenter (http://www.newfoodcenter.com/) and is new to southern california residents. It has helped to plan my weekly saving.

  18. sara marcy says:
    October 13, 2009 at 8:48 am

    i combine coupons with sales, to get the best deal.

  19. TheAngelForever (93 comments.) says:
    October 13, 2009 at 9:25 am

    We always have a list of meals and things that we need. We pair things up with coupons that we have and go into the store with a game plan.

  21. TheAngelForever (93 comments.) says:
    October 13, 2009 at 9:27 am

    Friend on Facebook :)

  22. Sandra K says:
    October 13, 2009 at 9:27 am

    I always make a shopping list using the circular from the grocery store. I check for special promotions available that week and also check the website for online only coupons. And I always bring my coupon holder with me.

  23. TheAngelForever (93 comments.) says:
    October 13, 2009 at 9:28 am

    RSS Subscriber

  25. SUZANNA P says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:29 am

    i take my store flyer/reusable shopping bag/coupons/calculator and away i go stock up when i can

  26. Heather S
    Twitter: hsimone
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:52 am

    Have your grocery store email you specials so you can make your grocery list off the sales. Also when you first walk in the store always check for coupons to use

  27. Melissa Barnes
    Twitter: lovinmykiddos
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    ALways stick to your grocery list – always

  28. Melissa Barnes
    Twitter: lovinmykiddos
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    follow on twitter as lovinmykiddos and tweeted http://twitter.com/lovinmykiddos/status/4839653736

  29. Melissa Barnes
    Twitter: lovinmykiddos
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    your friend on facebook as melissa barnes :)

  30. marge mckoen says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    I always make a list and stock up on whats on sale

  31. Jackie says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    I try to buy items that are on sale (or I have coupons for). If an item is not on sale, or I don’t have a coupon, I will sometimes buy the store brand product.

  32. Jackie says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    I am a subscriber

  33. Tamara B. says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I always stock up on the buy on get one free with using coupons it really is a big saving.

  34. Tamara B. says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    I am a subscriber.

  35. Benita G. says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I shop sales and stock up on sales items so I don’t have to buy them at regular price in upcoming weeks.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  36. Benita G. says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    Email subscriber.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  37. MU says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I try to stock up on non perishables during triple coupons.

  38. MU says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

  39. Tamara B. says:
    October 13, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    I am a friend of yours on Facebook, became a fan of Phil.

  40. mindy says:
    October 13, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    i always check the clearance area first

  41. Monique Rizzo
    Twitter: mogrill
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    I only shop sales and double that with coupons. REALLY helps. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  42. Kiera W. says:
    October 13, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    I match the coupons that I have with the items that are already on sale at the supermarket. It’s like double the saving!

  43. Kiera W. says:
    October 13, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    Saved you as a on Facebook and became a fan of Phil

  45. Carol
    Twitter: cdziuba
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Carol P Dziuba Friend you Facebook, became a fan of Phil

  46. Jo says:
    October 13, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    I always use coupons and shop sale items
    jceko77@yahoo.com

  48. desiree kelley says:
    October 13, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    I use the kroger card and coupons

  49. Angela J
    Twitter: Sunnyvale
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    I shop the sales and shop with a list

  50. Joanne Schultz
    Twitter: js22222222
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 6:53 pm

    I combine using coupons with buying items on sale. Savings are even better when these two are combined with a full price rebate for the item!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  51. Linda Lansford
    Twitter: llinda29
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    I use coupons when the item is on sale

  52. Joanne Schultz
    Twitter: js22222222
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    i follow on twitter – js22222222 .
    tweet: http://twitter.com/js22222222/status/4848409575

  53. Joanne Schultz
    Twitter: js22222222
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    I Favorited you on Technorati – js2222 .

  54. Joanne Schultz
    Twitter: js22222222
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    I subscribe to your blog’s feed via google reader.

  55. Christine V says:
    October 13, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    stock up on sales items

  56. Diane Baum says:
    October 13, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Never shop hungry, with a list and never buy the items displayed in the front of the aisles. They are always expensive.

  57. Steph S.
    Twitter: 1day1dollar
    (3 comments.)     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    My tip is to go to the store with a full stomach and a detailed shopping list AND STICK TO IT!

  59. Steph S.
    Twitter: 1day1dollar
    (3 comments.)     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    I subscribed via Google Reader.

  60. reeva says:
    October 13, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    my tipis to shop whats on sale and use coupons. I work my menu around that for the week.

  61. Cindy Merrill
    Twitter: foodhistorian
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    In Kentucky stores, the items at eye level generally costs more- the bottom shelf or waist level is basically where the store brand items are, as well as the closeout/discontinued items. Train your eyes on the lower shelves first.

  62. Cindy Merrill
    Twitter: foodhistorian
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    Yes, I tweeted your contest

  63. Jessie C.
    Twitter: tcarolinep
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    Always study the ad and get coupon matches ready and organized before shopping; combine store coupons with manufacturers to max your savings.

  66. Jessie C.
    Twitter: tcarolinep
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Facebook friend and fan of Phil@tcarolinep JessieKatie S.

  67. Jessie C.
    Twitter: tcarolinep
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

  68. Jessie C.
    Twitter: tcarolinep
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    technorati faved@tcarolinep
    http://technorati.com/faves/tcarolinep

  70. Jessie C.
    Twitter: tcarolinep
     says:
    October 13, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    Stumbled @tcarolinep

  71. Cindy
    Twitter: getalonghome
    (18 comments.)     says:
    October 14, 2009 at 5:34 am

    Don’t go hungry! If you’re hungry, you’ll buy everything that looks good, whether you need it or not.

  73. Cindy
    Twitter: getalonghome
    (18 comments.)     says:
    October 14, 2009 at 5:36 am

    Facebook friend: Cindy Greer Dyer. Fanned Phil, too.

  74. Cindy
    Twitter: getalonghome
    (18 comments.)     says:
    October 14, 2009 at 5:37 am

    Email subscriber.

  75. Cindy
    Twitter: getalonghome
    (18 comments.)     says:
    October 14, 2009 at 5:38 am

    Technorati fave: TheRealSpoodles

  76. Tari Lawson says:
    October 14, 2009 at 6:14 am

    I stock up when I see reduced meats.

  77. Kenneth White says:
    October 14, 2009 at 6:42 am

    This is a very good article. will keep in mind some important tips given in this

  78. Kenneth White (1 comments.) says:
    October 14, 2009 at 6:47 am

    Always buy fresh Vegetables and fruits

  79. Aline says:
    October 14, 2009 at 8:14 am

    I buy bulk sizes, such as hamburger or chicken, as much as possible then divide the package down into regular portions. I have a refrigerator/freezer in my basement to store extras.

  80. Tiffany Schmidt says:
    October 14, 2009 at 8:16 am

    I use coupons that I can double. I also shop clearance foods close to expiration for deep discounts.

  81. Kelly
    Twitter: kelloggss
     says:
    October 14, 2009 at 10:32 am

    I use coupons only on stuff I’ll buy,a lot of coupons are for non popular stuff,just to get you to try it.

  82. angie says:
    October 14, 2009 at 11:24 am

    I definitely use coupons. I also look through the sales papers and get only what I need.

  83. Denise B. says:
    October 14, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    We stock shop, so we don’t have to keep buying regular staples every week. I only buy items when on a great sale, and I have coupons for. Of course, we don’t buy items we don’t like or can’t use; but we get the brunt of our groceries for free or next to nothing no matter what brand it is. We also get items for free and make extra money on top of it with rebates.

  84. Rachel Newman says:
    October 14, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    Every Monday, all the supermarket circulars arrive in my mailbox. I look over them carefully, pick the best deals in each, and that is how I decide my menus for meals during the week.

  85. Kristin Wilkinson says:
    October 14, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Coupons, coupons, coupons!!

  86. Kristin Wilkinson says:
    October 14, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    I subscribe to your feed.

  87. sarah d. says:
    October 14, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    I buy on-sale items, use coupons/shoppers club cards and regularly shop the international isles as they have lots of clearance items!

  88. Meredith says:
    October 14, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    I shop the specials with coupons and stock up! It really helps on things like meats!

  89. virgomomwriter says:
    October 14, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    I look for coupons on 4 websites, then shop on double coupon day.

  90. bianca says:
    October 14, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I buy the loss leaders and price match (at stores like target or walmart)
    bianca

  91. Sheila R says:
    October 14, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    We use our Kroger card, take coupons and also get the discount for bringing our enviroment friendly shopping bags with us.

  93. barbara wright says:
    October 15, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    The first thing I do EVERY Wednesday is sit down with the food ads and compare it against my shopping list. Then I write down which stores have which items on sale and leave the list in the car. Then when I’m driving by the store, I can look at my list and see if I need to stop there for anything.

  95. barbara wright says:
    October 15, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    I’m already a Facebook friend, and I became a fan of Phil – barbarawr

  96. barbara wright says:
    October 15, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    I subscribed with google reader

  97. barbara wright says:
    October 15, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    Yikes! Technorati is totally different and my favorites have all disappeared. They say they’re working on it, so I THINK I’ve faved you, but I have no way of verifying it. I also can’t get to my profile to give you a URL, so the best I can do is tell you that my ID is barbarawr.

  98. Erica C. says:
    October 15, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    We buy in bulk the items that are on sale, and that we use often.

  99. Deborah R
    Twitter: AsTheNight
     says:
    October 15, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    We shop the perimeter of the store first – produce, dairy, meat – to make sure we have all the basic, healthy foods in our cart. As we shop the rest of the store, we ask ourselves (meaning ask me, the meanie) if this item fits with what we have. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t get put in the cart. That eliminates almost 70% of the rest of the store aisles, and we save money!

  100. Deborah R
    Twitter: AsTheNight
     says:
    October 15, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Already follow you on Twitter; here’s my Tweet: http://twitter.com/AsTheNight/status/4898540514

  101. Tammy says:
    October 15, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    I know this old but I search for coupons everywhere

  104. Kelly Ann T. says:
    October 15, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    I go to my local farmers market for fresh fruits and veggies. I like to look at the daily deals.

  105. Rita A says:
    October 15, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    I look for markdowns on close ending date products

  106. Michele C
    Twitter: mrsmiki77
    (2 comments.)     says:
    October 15, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. I try to use coupons when I can and always, always, always look for the clearance products to save funds. Also, I look for sales in the local ads and if possible, I bring those to Walmart and do a price match to save $$ on both my products and gasoline when going to one store.

  107. christopher h says:
    October 16, 2009 at 12:07 am

    shop wednesday after the sales ads come out

  108. Charlotte Winters says:
    October 16, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    I never go to the store hungry and I try to always use a shopping list.

  110. Carolyn G
    Twitter: carogonza
    (42 comments.)     says:
    October 16, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    I check the Sunday circular, plan for sales and coupons. I always buy in bulk if there is a good sale. And use coupons!

  112. Carolyn G
    Twitter: carogonza
    (42 comments.)     says:
    October 16, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    faved on technorati: carogonza

  113. Carolyn G
    Twitter: carogonza
    (42 comments.)     says:
    October 16, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    subscriber

  114. Carolyn G
    Twitter: carogonza
    (42 comments.)     says:
    October 16, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    Facebook fan: carolyn gonzalez

  116. amanda (1 comments.) says:
    October 16, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    i am always looking for coupons…i also try out store brands.

  118. Ashley says:
    October 17, 2009 at 10:30 am

    go with a list and stick to it… and try to buy the store brands because they are usually cheaper

  120. mona c
    Twitter: sonotech63
     says:
    October 17, 2009 at 11:18 am

    I go to the grocery store a few days before I shop and get the sale circular, take it home and get coupons for the products on sale that I will buy. If I dont have that coupon, I will go online and find one to print. Saves a ton of money.

    mona9459@yahoo.com

  121. mona c
    Twitter: sonotech63
     says:
    October 17, 2009 at 11:19 am

    I am following you on twitter @sonotech63

  124. Susan C (7 comments.) says:
    October 18, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    I buy the store brands. They are usually just as good or better than the name brands and cost less.
    smchester at gmail dot com

  126. Cecilia says:
    October 18, 2009 at 3:12 pm

    I never go shopping without coupons or my savings card.

  128. Rosey
    Twitter: mail4rsoey
     says:
    October 18, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    I coordinate my coupons with the sales in the weekly supermarket flyer BEFORE I get to the grocery store to optimize my saving.

  129. Carol
    Twitter: cdziuba
     says:
    October 19, 2009 at 2:25 am

    I follow on Twitter cdziuba and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/4985726557

  131. Lori A. says:
    October 19, 2009 at 9:04 am

    My big money saving tip is…I allow myself one impulse buy! I have always been a bad impulse buyer…so if I go in knowing I can buy something I wasn’t planning on, I don’t have to feel guilty about it and I’m better able to control the spending.
    ljatwood at gmail dot com

  132. Lori A. says:
    October 19, 2009 at 9:13 am

    following on twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/ljatwood/status/4991723120
    latwood at gmail dot com

  133. Lori A. says:
    October 19, 2009 at 9:15 am

    subscribed via google reader
    ljatwood at gmail dot com

  134. Danielle E. says:
    October 19, 2009 at 10:04 am

    I combine sales and coupons like many. I also try to to impulse purchase.

  136. karen M
    Twitter: karenmed409
     says:
    October 19, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    I use coupons when I can, and check out the best deals between the 3 stores I visit. When beef or pork are on sale, If steaks are on sale in the big slab, I have the butcher cut it for free into the thickness I want and save anywhere from 1-4 dollars a lb, this way we can have steaks a couple times a month
    karenmed49 at comcast dot net

  137. karen M
    Twitter: karenmed409
     says:
    October 19, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    Facebook Fan on you and Phil
    karenmed49 at comcast dot net

  138. karen M
    Twitter: karenmed409
     says:
    October 19, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    subscriber karenmed49 at comcast dot net

  139. karen M
    Twitter: karenmed409
     says:
    October 19, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    tweet http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/4996371793
    karenmed409 at comcast dot net

  144. Kathy Scott
    Twitter: idahomom
     says:
    October 21, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    If it is not on sale, it doesn’t go into the basket.

  145. Ken Robinson says:
    October 21, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    I make sure to study the weekly circular before I start shopping. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

  146. Erica G says:
    October 21, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    I try to take advantage of the buy one get on free deals at my grocery store. You can use a coupon for each product, so sometimes it is under a dollar for two items that are normally $3.00 a piece!

  149. Debbie says:
    October 22, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    Always look at the ads – make a list and cut coupons. I always go to stores that double the coupons

  150. Michele C
    Twitter: mrsmiki77
    (2 comments.)     says:
    October 22, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. I try to hit all of the clearance shelves and take coupons when I have them.

  151. Pat says:
    October 22, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    Use coupons when items are on sale.

  152. alex says:
    October 22, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    I use coupons of course and look at their flyer for the loss leaders!!

  155. CC
    Twitter: speech_hero
    (8 comments.)     says:
    October 23, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    I’m a big time couponer and got lots of my supermarket items for free! :)

  156. CC
    Twitter: speech_hero
    (8 comments.)     says:
    October 23, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    I follow you on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/speech_hero/status/5102426441

  157. CC
    Twitter: speech_hero
    (8 comments.)     says:
    October 23, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    faved in TEchnorati: neonfish

  158. CC
    Twitter: speech_hero
    (8 comments.)     says:
    October 23, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    stumbled: neonfish

  159. Donna K
    Twitter: donnak4
     says:
    October 23, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    My tip is to pair the sales with coupons when shopping.

  161. Donna K
    Twitter: donnak4
     says:
    October 23, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    I subscribed to your feed.

  162. Donna K
    Twitter: donnak4
     says:
    October 23, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Faved you on technorati.(donnak4)

  163. Karrie Millheim
    Twitter: Mshalo6
     says:
    October 23, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    I always use coupons and when items I need are on sale, I usually will stock up on them

  164. shelly aka allysmama
    Twitter: sleatham1
    (20 comments.)     says:
    October 24, 2009 at 2:47 am

    I study the ads, buy during sales and always use coupons!
    thanks
    bleatham(at)gmail.com

  165. shelly aka allysmama
    Twitter: sleatham1
    (20 comments.)     says:
    October 24, 2009 at 2:49 am

    follow on twitter and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/sleatham1/status/5118361645
    bleatham(at)gmail.com

  166. shelly aka allysmama
    Twitter: sleatham1
    (20 comments.)     says:
    October 24, 2009 at 2:49 am

    facebook fan shelly leatham
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    Twitter: sleatham1
    (20 comments.)     says:
    October 24, 2009 at 2:50 am

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  170. Kim H. says:
    October 24, 2009 at 10:04 am

    My money saving tip is to have a list and never deviate from it!

  171. Kimberly says:
    October 24, 2009 at 10:40 am

    Plan your meals by what’s on sale. The sales are usually cyclical, so you get a good variety and the best deals. :)

  173. Andria says:
    October 24, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    I try to always combine coupons with sales. We also have a freezer in the basement, and stock up on meat, butter, and cheese when its on sale.

  174. Christie
    Twitter: heaventrees
     says:
    October 24, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    My money saving philosophy is when it’s really cheap and you really do use the item, buy lots and freeze it.

  175. Angela Gaffke
    Twitter: ag1414
     says:
    October 24, 2009 at 8:33 pm

    I only buy items that are on sale or clearance and I try to match them up with coupons. I buy items that are soon to expires for huge discounts and freeze them if necessary.

  176. Angela Gaffke
    Twitter: ag1414
     says:
    October 24, 2009 at 8:37 pm

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    October 24, 2009 at 8:37 pm

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    October 24, 2009 at 8:38 pm

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  179. Renee G says:
    October 24, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    One of my favorite tips is to use the largest possible coupon on the smallest possible size of the product. This maximizes your savings.

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  180. Precious Williams says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:47 am

    Gorcery shop once a week!

  181. Erma says:
    October 25, 2009 at 7:47 am

    I always use coupons and shop sales.

  183. Lori
    Twitter: bellanova84
     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 9:49 am

    I try to buy produce in season as much as possible, always less expensive then when it is out of season!
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  184. Lori
    Twitter: bellanova84
     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 9:51 am

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  186. Cecilia says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    I always make a list from the stores flyer and match up coupons before going shopping.

  187. Marie says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    We pair things up with coupons that we have and go into the store with a game plan.

  188. Flora says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    I always use coupons and when items I need are on sale, I usually will stock up on them.

  189. Jennifer B
    Twitter: jblanton41
     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    I use coupons for most things that I buy, I look for BOGOF and discounts. I love to save money and find bargains

  190. Jennifer B
    Twitter: jblanton41
     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 12:47 pm

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  191. Jennifer B
    Twitter: jblanton41
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    October 25, 2009 at 12:48 pm

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  192. Kim says:
    October 25, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Don’t shop while you’re hungry! You’ll spend waaaaaayyyy too much

  193. Heather says:
    October 25, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    I don’t buy anything…(except milk) unless it is on sale!

  194. Tammy says:
    October 25, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    check out the sales flyer and utilize into my list

  195. Ed Nemmers says:
    October 25, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    Use free coupons, with a “buy one, get one free” offer, thus, doubling the purchase!

  196. Jackee
    Twitter: happeegirl
     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    I always shop the ads and watch for rebate offers.

  197. Jackee
    Twitter: happeegirl
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    October 25, 2009 at 6:14 pm

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  198. Susan A says:
    October 25, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    I stick to a list – which is hard for me because I can be an impulse shopper at the grocery store.

    Look at the ads and make a list. Get coupons ready and print any that I need.

    East something before I leave and get to the store early to get the in-store markdowns.

  199. Susan A says:
    October 25, 2009 at 6:20 pm

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  200. Halle says:
    October 25, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    I eat before I go! I save a fortune doing that, you can buy such random garbage if you are hungry!

  201. lorene says:
    October 25, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    I am a big believer in coupons and the supermarket in our town doubles them
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  202. Gabriel J. says:
    October 25, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    I use my Dillon card.

  203. shirley says:
    October 25, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    i always stockpile items i can use..when an item is on sale..and i can find a coupon..if the item is a non perishable i try to get as many cps as i can..with cps and double coupons..and i scan sales ads..hit the sales at several diff stores…and i also save the register tapes for rebates…

  204. shawna says:
    October 25, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Use coupons whenever possible!!

  205. Nancy Black says:
    October 25, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    I shop at a lower cost store. Purchase staples like Eggs, Rice, Flour, Sugar, Milk, fresh Vegetables. etc. No cost wasting frozen prepared foods. I can make most meals easily and save a lot of the money to use for other expenses. My family doesn’t suffer for this. My son loves helping prepare meals and it’s fun.

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  206. Kerrie Mayans
    Twitter: kmayans
     says:
    October 25, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    I watch the supermarket ads and then combine sales with coupons for the best possible prices on items.

  208. Kerrie Mayans
    Twitter: kmayans
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    October 25, 2009 at 10:25 pm

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  209. Chrysa (18 comments.) says:
    October 25, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I try to shop early mornings during the week and often find markdowns in produce, dairy, meat and frozen foods.

  211. Kathy says:
    October 25, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    Ask if they’ll take other store’s (competitor’s) coupons – lots of times they will!

  212. April says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:09 am

    I use as many couponns as I can and stock up on sale items

  213. Amanda D says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:30 am

    Buy generic brands. macd82 at gmail dot com

  214. Gianna says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:36 am

    I look at sale papers online every week before I go shopping. I then go to online coupon sites so I can save even more on sale items :)

  215. Amanda
    Twitter: PegasusFeathers
     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:58 am

    Just because the bigger size is on sale doesn’t mean savings. Compare cost per unit which is usually fond on the shelf tag for many items. You’ll find buying in bulk isn’t always best in many ways including cost and convenience of packaging.

    Thanks! :)

  216. Susan D says:
    October 26, 2009 at 2:54 am

    Look for sale items of interest at the supermarket in each week’s sales flier. If the sale item is not available, get a rain check for it, then return to the store (typically within 30 days) and purchase the item without the need to deal with the doorbuster crowd.

  217. Dddiva
    Twitter: dddiva
    (28 comments.)     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 4:19 am

    I stock up when items are on sale and look for manager specials and markdowns & pair with coupons when possible.

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    Twitter: dddiva
    (28 comments.)     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 4:21 am

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    October 26, 2009 at 4:23 am

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  222. Katie Coughlin
    Twitter: ckmm04
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    October 26, 2009 at 5:41 am

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  223. augrim says:
    October 26, 2009 at 6:18 am

    Shop for cheapest store. I drive 35 miles to stock-up on groceries at a Wal-Mart in another city, even though there is a Wal-Mart 2 miles from me. The savings easily pay for the gas.

  225. Gloria M.
    Twitter: kngmckellar
     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 7:48 am

    I use coupons and make a list from sale ads in the Sunday’s newspaper every week.

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    October 26, 2009 at 7:49 am

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    October 26, 2009 at 7:50 am

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  229. Veronica Garrett says:
    October 26, 2009 at 8:04 am

    I buy larger family packs of meat and separate it into smaller packs for the freezer when I get home.

  230. ElV
    Twitter: AICORP
     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 8:50 am

    always use coupons at the stores that offer double coupons.

  231. Susan Smith says:
    October 26, 2009 at 8:52 am

    I use coupons and buy store brands.

  232. Shannon says:
    October 26, 2009 at 9:27 am

    buying things on sale that I actually use and using coupons for products I use as well

  234. Shannon says:
    October 26, 2009 at 9:30 am

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  235. Shannon says:
    October 26, 2009 at 9:34 am

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  236. Lily Kwan says:
    October 26, 2009 at 9:53 am

    I combine coupons with sales while grocery shopping.

  237. Lily Kwan says:
    October 26, 2009 at 9:54 am

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    October 26, 2009 at 9:56 am

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  240. Mildred says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:09 am

    Don’t go to the supermarket while you’re hungry, especially if it’s during the hours when product representatives offer samples. You’ll be tempted to stray from your grocery list and purchase more than you planned to buy if you do.

  241. kathy pease
    Twitter: klp1965
     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:19 am

    i buy coupons on ebay they sell in lots of 100 for around 2 bucks and my store doubles so i save a bunch :)

  243. kathy pease
    Twitter: klp1965
     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:22 am

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    Twitter: klp1965
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    October 26, 2009 at 10:23 am

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  245. Annette D
    Twitter: annedoggett
     says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:36 am

    I try to shop the sales and use coupons. I also buy in bulk which save quite a lot.

  246. Jennifer Jozwiak says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:39 am

    i go on double/triple coupon days!

  247. DanV says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:49 am

    My tip is to try to combine rebates, sales and coupons

  248. susan smoaks says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:54 am

    i match up coupons with sales to save money

  250. dorothy l says:
    October 26, 2009 at 11:07 am

    I shop at a store that has fuel perks

  251. Deb says:
    October 26, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    I look for sales and try to combine that with the use of coupons from the newspaper & online to get great deals.

  252. Daphne says:
    October 26, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    My biggest weekly ’saving money tip’?
    Stick to a list and just ONE shopping trip.

  253. Angela Winesburg says:
    October 26, 2009 at 4:11 pm

    I use coupons and shop places that double them! Thanks!

  254. Shane says:
    October 26, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Like the others on here, I use coupons at the store that doubles them… and I try to catch those items when they’re on sale. Though you have to be careful because sometimes it’s still not the best deal.

  255. taylor says:
    October 26, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    Checking the supermarkets reduced items these are usually in buggies or on a certain shelf, also their reduced bakery items help you save.

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  257. taylor says:
    October 26, 2009 at 5:57 pm

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  258. Catharine R says:
    October 26, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    I stock up on sale items.

  259. Tamara says:
    October 26, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    I always make sure to cut and take coupons and I stock up on a good sale

  260. james hinkson says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    My money saving tip would be to completely ignore all three of my children ages 5, 6 and 8. you can only say no so many times

  261. james hinkson says:
    October 26, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    I have also added Google reader and I buy cheese in bulk