Comments on: An In-Depth Look at How I Spend Very Little on Groceries

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:14:49 +0000

Karyn,

You’re welcome. I *heart* that coupon. It makes it cheaper to go to Safeway than Winco.

Katy

By: Karyn

Karyn — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:34:36 +0000

Katy, Thanks so much for letting us know specifically where the coupon is located in the Oregonian! I’ve been looking for it, but as the mom of a busy 9 month old, I don’t have time to scour the paper every day.

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:18:15 +0000

The coupon runs in the first “FoodDay” of the month in “The Oregonian.” I clip mine, plus get one from my next-door-neighbor who shops elsewhere.

Katy Wolk-Stanley
The Non-Consumer Advocate

By: Seattle Sun

Seattle Sun — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:55:45 +0000

Can you tell me more about the $10 off coupon for Safeway? I shop Safeway pretty regularly and I’ve never heard of it. Where do you get it? Thanks so much!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:58:21 +0000

Hi Katy–This is my first time visiting your blog and I am so happy to find you!

My favorite way to save on groceries is buying most of them through a food buying club that I organize. Here in Portland, more and more are springing up. The convenience and savings make it worth the extra planning, and the community that naturally develops when people get together over food makes it fun. I am committed to eating local and organic as much as possible, and buying with an FBC is the only way our family can afford that.

By: Kris-ND

Kris-ND — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:48:47 +0000

Thank you so much! This should be fun to try. I say try because I am the least crafty person on the planet, but…hey, it’s a bag out of plastic bags, so perfection isn’t expected

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:51:16 +0000

Great post!

By: magdalena

magdalena — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:47:50 +0000

I don’t think Multi-grain Cheerios count as “sugary.” I think I may try the plastic recycled bags myself, and donate the excess ones to our food bank for their clients.

By: Mrs. B

Mrs. B — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:35:24 +0000

Kris…Here is the info on how to make the totes and the plarn (plastic yarn) http://www.kaylaksthriftyways.com/?p=557

By: Kris-ND

Kris-ND — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:02:16 +0000

I also think taking pictures of my groceries once unpacked would be a good idea to get a real picture of what I buy and whether it was something I really needed, as I try and continue to cut back on our groceries.

BTW, I would LOVE to get instructions on how to make the re-usable bag made out of plastic bags!