64% Savings at Safeway

You may remember that Safeway sent me a $50 gift card and I challenged myself to see how much I could save. Well, thanks to their new everyday low prices, all coupons equaling $1, and the Home for the Holidays promotion, I was able to save 64%. Not bad considering I don’t have as much time to cut and organize coupon as I used to.

Actually, I spent about an hour prior to shopping to look over the ad, organize my coupons, and gather my list before heading out. This is a perfect example of how even a busy working mom can still save a lot of cash by spending a little extra time to prepare coupons. If you find yourself strapped for time (like most of us), but still want to save on your grocery bill, here are a few tips:

Check your resources. I checked the Safeway deals for this week before heading.
Print the coupons you need or want from Coupons.com, RedPlum, and Smartsource.
Add eCoupons to your club card. (Shortcuts.com and Cellfire)
Plan your shopping trip. Make a list (or print the Safeway Deals post) so you know what you want to get. It will help keep down the impulse buying.
Calculate your spending as you go. Take a calculator or use your phone as you shop so you know what you are spending.

I really could have saved a bit more had I split up my transaction, but I ended up spending $43.68 and saving $77.92 (64% savings!). So, how would you like a chance to see how much you could save? Enter to win 1 of 3 $50 Safeway gift cards (hurry, ends 11/12!)

-Melissa