Here is this first Haul of March - some on March 2, and finished on March 3. I only had one full haul for February - and that amazing Pizza score the other day - which is why this haul was so large. But not to worry - we certainly didn't go hungry!
Here is what I loaded up with this week!
Maxi:
Quaker Rice Cakes $1.68 - Sale $1.48 - $1 wub3 Coupon = 3/$3.44 - Saved $1.60
No Name Plastic Spoons 48s $2.98 - Sale $0.25 x 4 = $1 - Saved $10.92
Diet Coke $1.98 - Sale $0.98 x 6 = $5.88 - Saved $6
Russet Potatoes 10lbs $4.98 - Sale $1.98 - Saved $3
Lean Ground Pork 13.3 lbs @ $4.78/lb = $63.57 - Sale $1.48/lb = $19.68 - Saved $43.89
Value: $97.39
Spent: $31.98
Saved: $65.41
For price comparison with Costco, I've calculated the prices against the same items (or as comparable as possible) at my regular store (Real Canadian Superstore - price in brackets).
Costco:
Tim Hortons KCups 80s $39.99 - Saved $29.61 ($10.48/12s)
Dole Fruit Cups 20s $10.79 - Saved $5.11 ($3.18/4)
Sealtest Sour Cream 2pk $3.99 - Saved $1.97 ($2.98ea)
Roasted Virginia Peanuts 2.5lbs $8.99 - Saved $34.46 ($17.38/lb)
Cheesestrings 40s $12.39 - Saved $12.51 ($4.98/8s)
Fruit To Go 72s $19.99 - Saved $8.81 ($0.40ea)
Peanut Butter Pretzels 1.56kg $10.99 - Saved $5.08 ($6.98/680g)
La Maison Fresh Garlic Caesar Dressing 1.4L $6.79 - Saved $4.40 ($6.98/750ml)
Philly Cream Cheese 450g 2pk $9.99 - Saved $3.97 ($6.98ea)
Marble Cheddar Cheese 1.15kg $12.99 - Saved $1.73 ($1.28/100g)
Kraft Dinner 12pk $7.89 - Saved $4.09 ($11.98/12pk)
Nature Valley Sweet + Salty Bars 36s $8.19 - Saved $5.29 ($11.98/32s)
XL Yellow Onions 10lbs $5.99 - Saved $13.81 ($1.98/lb)
4L Milk $4.45 - Saved $0.04 ($4.49)
Naan 12 pk $3.79 - Saved $11.09 ($2.48/2pk)
Mini Cukes 2lbs $5.99 - Saved $-0.01 ($5.98/2lbs)
XL Eggs 18s $3.99 - Saved $4.98 ($5.98/12s)
Chicken Taco Kit $14.87 - Saved $30 (avoided dinner out)
Value: $369.00
Spent: $192.06
Saved: $176.94
Real Canadian Superstore:
Primo Pasta Sauce $2.28 - PM $0.88 x 6 = $5.28 - Saved $8.40
Snack Pack Pudding $1.48 - PM $0.88 x 2 = $1.76 - Saved $1.20
Golden Raisins $3.98
Dorritos $2.98
Tostitos $2.98 - Sale 2/$5.36 - Saved $0.60
Oceans Tuna $3.28 - PM $0.99 x 9 = $8.91 - $1 wub3 Coupon x3 = $5.91 - Saved $23.61
Kool Aid Jammers $2.48 - Sale 2/$4 x3 = $6 - Saved $1.44
Coke Zero $1.98 - PM $0.98 x 4 = $3.92 - Saved $4
Unico Tomato Paste $0.78 - PM $0.50 x 6 = $3 - Saved $1.68
Kraft Salad Dressing $2.48
Kraft Extra Roasted Peanut Butter 1kg $5.28 - PM $3.77 - Saved $1.51
Nestle Pure Life Water 24s $3.28 - PM $2.49 x 2 = $4.98 - Saved $1.58
Coffee Mate Hazelnut $4.98 - PM $2.97 - Saved $2.01
No Name Frozen Vegetables 2kg $3.98 x 2 = $7.96 - 1600 PC Points = $6.36 Saved $6.84
Avocados 6pk $3.98 - Sale $1.98 - Saved $2
Romaine 6pk $5.98
Green Peppers 1.75lbs $6.09 - PM $2.61 - Saved $3.48
Celery $3.98 - PM $1.29 - Saved $2.69
Strawberries 1lb $4.98 - PM $1.67 - Saved $3.31
No Name Hotdogs 39s $9 - PM $5 - Saved $4
No Name Chicken Strips $5.98 - PM $5 - Saved $0.98
Family Sushi Tray $14.99 - Saved $5
Value: $171.60
Spent: $97.27
Saved: $74.33
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Total Value: $637.99
Total Spent: $321.31
Total Saved: $316.68 - That's 49%!
Ottawa Public Health Minimum Food Budget $901 - $579.69 remaining
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Year To Date Totals:
Value Total: $1996.70 / Spent Total: $1019.16 / Saved Total: $978.54
January 2020 Totals:
Value Total: $766.20 / Spent Total: $453.50 / Saved Total: $312.70
February 2020 Totals:
Value Total: $592.51 / Spent Total: $244.35 / Saved Total: $349.16