http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ Where Talk Isn't the Only Thing That's Cheap en Fri, 18 May 2012 22:21:28 +0000 http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-43 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:40:46 +0000 shoebuy 43@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>I'm looking for some current bi-lo coupons, are any available? i could really use them this week! Thanks </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=22#post-42 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:25:41 +0000 admin 42@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Rwilson:</p> <p>Thanks for posting this. I have visited to this location and like you, found several things to be a good deal. I wrote about my experience here: <a href="http://savingingreenville.com/2008/10/07/spotlight-on-savings-bargain-food-store/." rel="nofollow">http://savingingreenville.com/2008/10/07/spotlight-on-savings-bargain-food-store/.</a> Thanks for the contact information, though I don't believe the website is currently linked to the actual store. </p> <p>Keren, admin, savingingreenville.com </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=22#post-41 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:29:31 +0000 rwilson 41@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Are any of you familiar with Bargain Foods in Pelzer? It is 20 minutes or so from Greenville, and it is worth a trip if you are interested. It is an overstocks kind of place, so you have to watch some dates and dents in cans, etc. They often have Tropicana OJ for $1.34. You can sometimes even get a gallon for $2. Not everything is a rock-bottom price kind of deal, but it is worth it. I was able to get chicken broth for 24 cents a can. You cannot go with a detailed grocery list and expect to find it all there, but it is a great place for stock piling. Of course you cannot use coupons, but the deals are better than normal coupon deals for a lot of things. Here is the information:</p> <p>Bargain's, Inc (Bargain Foods)<br /> 349 Highway 8 E, Pelzer, SC 29669-9729<br /> Contact Phone: (864) 947-5115<br /> URL (web address): <a href="http://www.bargains.com" rel="nofollow">www.bargains.com</a><br /> Business Category: Ret Groceries in Pelzer, SC<br /> Industry (SIC): Grocery Stores </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=21#post-40 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:23:52 +0000 rwilson 40@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.afullcup.com" rel="nofollow">www.afullcup.com</a></p> <p>This site is helpful in gathering information about different specials at stores along with coupons. It is similar to thegrocerygame.com, only it is free. I am not sure if you all have already discussed it, but I thought it would fit the blog. </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=20#post-39 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:31:22 +0000 Cbrown 39@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Liz, I'll just share my opinion. I used to shop at Aldi primarily and supplement with generic brands. I'd also try to trim down my grocery list to basic ingredients and go without more expensive items. But I've found that using ECBs at CVS have allowed me to significantly cut down my grocery bill. I started CVSing last May, and I've built a fairly large stockpile of toiletries, make-up, and household products without spending much money out of pocket. I used to feel frustrated when we ran out of common items like toothpaste and shampoo, because that was one more item to add to the list for Wal-Mart. Now I just pull out of the closet another tube of toothpaste or bottle of shampoo that I got for free at CVS. Not having to spend much (if any) money on toiletries, make-up, cleaning supplies, etc. has been one (of many) strategies that has helped me lower my grocery budget from $35-40 per week down to a $20/week for two people. I've also been able to give away items I've gotten for free at CVS to others in need. </p> <p>Now, I know that spending the time figuring out deals isn't for everyone. Because I'm also teaching and in school, I just stick to CVS and let the deals at Walgreens and RiteAid go. It's just my husband and me, and we live in a small apartment, so we can't go overboard with the amount of free stuff we keep around. It's also good to take a break sometimes--you don't need every deal.</p> <p>I think that everyone has to evaluate the time and money available and find the balance that uses both resources wisely. It's easy to spend too much time putting together deals and filling out rebates for stuff you don't really need. But using those ECBs and rebates can be a great way to make your budgeted grocery money stretch further.</p> <p>That's my experience--hope it helps! </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=20#post-38 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:58:17 +0000 liz 38@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>I was wondering if anyone has suggestions when using rebates-like at walgreens? Or using the ECBs at CVS. It is worth all the work? I like to use coupons and match up sales, but am wondering if I am missing out on a whole lot of savings by not taking advatage of rebates and such. They look like a lot of work. My question is really this: Would it be better to just buy the generic brand (or go without) then to fill out all these forms?? Just curious:) </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=19#post-37 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:04:57 +0000 boogiepudge 37@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Light, Frozen Yogurt or Sherbet. Ice Cream is on sale for 1.98. In addition, use a $1.00 off coupon in the Bonus Saver magazine at the front of any BI-LO store. </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=18#post-36 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:41:23 +0000 boogiepudge 36@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Sorry... this is BI-LO </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=18#post-35 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:40:52 +0000 boogiepudge 35@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Buy 2 MultiGrain Cherrios® (12.8 oz) with your BONUSCARD® and save $1.50 off Bananas instantly at checkout.</p> <p><a href="http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/Content%20Library/bi-lo/mainnav/promotions/save+1.50+off+bananas" rel="nofollow">http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/Content%20Library/bi-lo/mainnav/promotions/save+1.50+off+bananas</a> </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-34 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:37:46 +0000 Ashlyn 34@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Thanks! This is helpful. I didn't realize that Bloom marked down their milk. Do they put a sticker on the milk indicating that it's marked down, or do you just have to look for dates that are soon to expire? Also, how much do they usually mark it down to?</p> <p>I've gotten milk half off at CVS by checking dates and that has been the best deal yet because it usually rings up to about $1.50.</p> <p>Thanks for the suggestion regarding adding water to the milk. That would work great for my husband and I! Although, I'm wondering if the milk would be nutritious enough for my 19 month old son (who drinks the bulk of the milk) if I diluted it with water? I'm guessing it depends on how much you dilute it. I've heard of some people diluting it up to half (half milk, half water), which I'm not sure I'd do b/c half the nutrients, calories and fats are gone (unlike skim, which still retains all of the nutrients).</p> <p>Right now we've been using a free $25 gift card at Sam's (our membership was a Christmas Gift as well!) to buy whole milk ($2.99). After that, I'm not sure what I'm going to do! :) </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-33 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:44:16 +0000 admin 33@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Bloom sometimes has it on markdown when it is nearing expiration. Also, if you can, buy whole milk and then add a little water to it--this makes it like skim or 2%. </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-32 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:32:02 +0000 boogiepudge 32@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Dead Deal </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=16#post-31 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:34:19 +0000 boogiepudge 31@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Buy 5 of these products and get $3 off the purchase:</p> <p>Cap ‘n Crunch and Life Cereals<br /> Quaker Ready-to-Eat Cereals<br /> Quaker Simple Harvest Hot Cereals and Granola Bars<br /> Quaker Quick and Old Fashioned Oats<br /> Quaker Morning Minis<br /> Quaker Chewy Granola Bars<br /> Quaker Fruit Flavored Crisp Bars and Bites<br /> Quaker Breakfast Cookies<br /> Quaker Muffin Bars<br /> Quaker Granola Bars<br /> Quaker Oatmeal To Go<br /> Quaker True Delights<br /> Quaker Fiber &#38; Omega-3<br /> Aunt Jemima Pancake &#38; Waffle Mixes and Syrups<br /> Quaker Instant , Quick and Old Fashioned Grits</p> <p>Get the online coupon here: <a href="http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/Content%20Library/bi-lo/mainnav/promotions/save+3.00+with+quaker" rel="nofollow">http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/Content%20Library/bi-lo/mainnav/promotions/save+3.00+with+quaker</a> </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-30 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:28:52 +0000 boogiepudge 30@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Hey... just saw that I can use my Google Reader to watch their promotions. Cool. Here's the link: <a href="http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/content+library/BI-LO/MainNav/Promotions/" rel="nofollow">http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/content+library/BI-LO/MainNav/Promotions/</a> </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-29 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:13:04 +0000 Ashlyn 29@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Does anyone know how to save money on milk? Any tips on how you have saved money using coupons, sales, etc. to stock up on milk? Thanks! We go through a lot of milk, but it's so expensive - even at Aldi. </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-28 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:34:22 +0000 boogiepudge 28@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>January 14 - 20th</p> <p>Buy 1 Doritos Chips (11.75-12.5 oz, assorted varieties) with your BONUSCARD® and get TWO FREE! That's at least a savings of $7.98 when you get three Doritos chips.</p> <p>You must use your Bonuscard!</p> <p><a href="http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/Content%20Library/bi-lo/mainnav/promotions/buy+one+get+two+free+sale" rel="nofollow">http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/Content%20Library/bi-lo/mainnav/promotions/buy+one+get+two+free+sale</a> </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-27 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:19:20 +0000 boogiepudge 27@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Buy $500 in Gift Cards with your BONUSCARD from our Gift Card Mall, get a $25.00 BI-LO Gift Card. (Excludes VISA, AMEX Gift Cards)</p> <p>More Info on the BI-LO Website: <a href="http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/Content%20Library/bi-lo/mainnav/promotions/free+$25+bi-lo+gift+card" rel="nofollow">http://my.bi-lo.com/wps/wcm/connect/Content%20Library/bi-lo/mainnav/promotions/free+$25+bi-lo+gift+card</a> </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-26 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:45:56 +0000 boogiepudge 26@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>I just found 6 coupons hidden on the BI-LO website. If you have a My BI-LO account, log in and click on the My BI-LO Mini-Cookbook Link. The coupons will be at the bottom of the page:</p> <p>Good 1/1/09 - 1/31/09</p> <p>Southern Home Black Pepper (8 oz) 1.00 off<br /> Southern Home White Wine Dijon Mustard (12 oz) .45 off<br /> Southern Home Grated Parmesan (8 oz) .50 off<br /> Southern Home Pure Honey (16 oz) .80 off<br /> Southern Home Assorted Salad Dressing (16 oz) .15 off<br /> Southern Home Regular or Lite Soy Sauce (10 oz) .15 off </p> <p>The Coupons say... Limit One Per Visit</p> <p><a href="http://www.bi-lo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bi-lo.com</a> </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-25 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:05:06 +0000 jmapple21 25@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7745502_3?ie=UTF8&#38;docId=1000314901&#38;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&#38;pf_rd_s=right-2&#38;pf_rd_r=01SGNZG4M20CC4SW04B9&#38;pf_rd_t=101&#38;pf_rd_p=465085031&#38;pf_rd_i=1233518011" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_7745502_3?ie=UTF8&#38;docId=1000314901&#38;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&#38;pf_rd_s=right-2&#38;pf_rd_r=01SGNZG4M20CC4SW04B9&#38;pf_rd_t=101&#38;pf_rd_p=465085031&#38;pf_rd_i=1233518011</a> </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-24 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:59:19 +0000 admin 24@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Nikki: You are welcome to share this here! Thanks for doing so! </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-23 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:31:27 +0000 amalgamate 23@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>I wasn't sure if I'm allowed to advertise this or not, but I'm teaching a coupon class at Ware Place Church of God in Pelzer, SC on Saturday, November 8 at 4:00. There is no fee or donation. It's an open invitation to anyone interested. I'm teaching basic couponing and strategies as well as a few other ways to save (such as when eating out). Just email me if interested... jellieb3(at)yahoo(dot)com</p> <p>~Nikki~ </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-22 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:33:04 +0000 krackley220 22@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Until Wednesday of this week, you can get chicken leg quarters for $0.59 a pound! I got 17 pounds of chicken for $8.00 - enough for about 10 different dinners and enough leftovers for my husband's lunch the nest day. :) </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-21 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:51:03 +0000 Wanda 21@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>I was in Bi-Lo today. Pledge Duster Starter Kit was $2.62. Used a $1 q.<br /> When I checked out, my total before bonus card and q's was $180. OOP was $127 </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-20 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:32:55 +0000 amalgamate 20@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Kmart on Church St. is participating in the doubles sale again until Oct 18 (up to $2 coupons), but they're being more difficult about it. No overage and no doubling coupons that would provide overage. Here are a few good deals though...</p> <p>Whiskas multipak cat food - $4. Use $2 coupon = FREE<br /> Glade 4 oz candles - $2. Use $1 coupon = FREE<br /> Glade Carpet Cleaner - $2.19. Use $1 coupon = .19<br /> Sure Deodorant - $2.29. Use $1 coupon = .29<br /> Gillette Shampoo - 4.xx. Use $2 coupon = less than a dollar. I don't remember exact price.</p> <p>Overall, my total was $83 and I spent $17 OOP. </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=6#post-19 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:54:14 +0000 bignlittlesmom 19@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Did everyone see that Ingles has split chicken breast on sale for $0.98 per lb.? This is a REALLY good price on chicken. I bought 5 pks today. My OOP was $19.29 for<br /> 19.68 lbs of chicken. Regular price would have been $44.87. This is about a 55% savings. </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-18 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:58:11 +0000 bignlittlesmom 18@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Sav a Ton (near Hamricks in Berea) is supposed to have some pretty good deals.</p> <p> I love the idea of posting lowest prices on staples. Maybe there could be a thread for just that where eveyone could post their prices? Then after you get several prices you could compile a master list. Kind of like Hot Coupon World does when a store has a special sale and the readers post their deals. They put them in a master post and it's updated as folks find more deals.</p> <p>Maybe you could post what the price is at the stores in the area.<br /> Like GROUND BEEF: Publix $.$$; BI LO $.$$; Ingles $.$$; WalMart $.$$ Then if a real deal comes along you could put up a special notice.</p> <p>(Speaking of ground beef....lots of times when Ingles but it on sale, Sav Mor does too but at a lower price. Last time, Ingles had it for $1.78/lb and Sav Mor was $1.58/lb.)</p> <p>Of course, this would take place after you get the prices from your readers. I think we'd all be glad to help eachother find the lowest possible prices on items</p> <p>Yard Sales: Maybe there could be a page or a thread for those? As folks know of a good one coming up or if they are having one (we are this weekend, close to Half Mile Lake, too. Need any gread kids toys for Christmas? My 2 year old is selling his little kid toys!) They could post where, when and the main items being sold.</p> <p>Those "unknown" deals sound super too! I'd love to find some great deals on local produce. </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-17 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:58:11 +0000 jmapple21 17@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>oh &#38; where do you get your printable coupons online? </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-16 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:55:49 +0000 jmapple21 16@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>CVS bucks &#38; coupons combined </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-15 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:54:56 +0000 jmapple21 15@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>grocery deals, any bargain stores that might not be well known, freebies :D </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-14 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:53:12 +0000 admin 14@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Ashlyn and Cbrown: Thanks so much for your super ideas! Actually, I am planning to do a series of "Savings Spotlights" which will highlight deals like the bargain bread store. :) Stay tuned for later this week. </p> <p>As far as the list of staple food prices and trading leftovers, I think for now the best way will be a forum. But I'll see what I can look into! :)</p> <p>Keep the suggestions coming! </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-13 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:10:04 +0000 Cbrown 13@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>I like the idea of sharing the best prices for staples. </p> <p>I don't know if this idea would be too complicated, but I know that sometimes I have an excess of one or two ingredients from Sav-Mor or great sales. Since many readers will be local, I wonder if it would be possible to have a place to post things we would like to give away or trade for things that others may have in excess. Again, that concept might be overly cumbersome, but I'd thought I'd share the thought. </p> <p>Also, I'd love to go to more garage sales in the area, but I haven't come up with a good way to find out what neighborhoods are good ones to visit or how to find out about upcoming sales without just looking for signs as I'm out. Any tips on upcoming garage sales (especially neighborhood sales, etc.) would be great as well!</p> <p>I liked the post about the good clearance sales for clothing! </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-12 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:05:35 +0000 Ashlyn 12@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Oh, another thought would be to have a page (or something), that would allow readers to contribute prices on food items that they've found around town so that we can compare prices and find the best deals (I often find something for a good price, then hear from someone else later that they found it for a better price somewhere else in town). It'd probably work the best if the prices posted are when items are not on sale, or else we'd all be posting about sales.</p> <p>I guess you could do this on major food items like, chicken, ground beef, cheese, milk, flour, potatoes, veggies, apples, bananas, etc. </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-11 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:53:53 +0000 Ashlyn 11@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>I'd like to hear about some of the more "unknown" places, like that bread place you posted about. </p> <p>I would also like to hear about deals for more healthy foods, like organic foods (for example: the BJU Cleaners sell organic meat (as in, hormone-free, etc.) for a good price, the Farmer's Market sells Happy Cow milk, but Whole Foods actually has a better price, etc.), as well as about local farms where we can pick produce (if this is cheaper than the grocery stores).</p> <p>Anyways - those are my two cents! Thanks so much for this blog! </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-10 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:21:06 +0000 Cbrown 10@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>I'm very excited about having local deals all in one place! It will be good to hear of fantastic deals that others have found or creative ways to use Sav-Mor finds. :-) </p> http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-9 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:18:17 +0000 admin 9@http://www.savingingreenville.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for the input, bignlittlesmom! For grocery deals, would you prefer to see big lists of coupon match-ups, or just small lists of the free, near free, and super good deals? </p> <p>I'll definitely plan to share freebies in the area! :) </p>