Matt went to Smiths

Yes, you read that correctly. I sent Matt off to Smiths tonight to pick up some ice for the turkey that we ended up not even brining because it is apparently already injected with a solution. Good to know.

But that is besides the point.

Matt did so good! I gave him a list of what to get with a couple coupons and gift card and expected to get a series of irritated phone calls followed by him just buying the ice in the end because he couldn't get the deals to work, but no! Amazing success! And what's more, I also had him exchange 3 packs of the batteries I bought earlier. Way to go Matt!

My favorite part about the whole thing was him saying, "Why doesn't everyone shop this way?" He was so excited! It's just so darn fun to get a great deal.

Retails: $14.32

Total Spent: $.38

Percent Off: 99%

How did Matt do it?

• ice: $1.19
• cheese: $.75 (on sale for $1, used $1 coupon on the 4 packages)
• veggies: $.50
• Paid with $5 catalina from the batteries I bought earlier this week

Money Left for the Month: $6.98

milk at smiths

Oops. I totally forgot to post this.

Matt, the wonderful man he is, ran out the other night for me to get milk. I gave him a couple of those milk coupons and told him where to go and what price it should be: a quick and easy trip.

Apparently not. First he couldn't find the milk for $1.67 and then the cashier gave him a hard time with the coupons. He even called over a manager. Poor Matt. Then he came home to a wife who said, "It cost WHAT? Why didn't you get the cheaper milk?" Matt is a saintly man who did a very good job shopping for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. (is this enough positive reinforcement for you to do it again?)

Retails: $4.68

(i don't know what this brand is regularly, so this price is based off the other milk)

Total Spent: $2.39

Percent Off: 49%

How did MATT do it?

• got assignment from wife, who got prices from pinchingyourpennies
• sales: $.64
• coupons: $1.50 (UT and ID only on coupons.com)

Money Left for the Month: $61.62