Deal of the Week- October 17, 2022

Walmart Deals

Perfect Bar

Cost: $2.37

OOP: $2.37

IBOTTA: $2.49

Final Cost: FREE + ($0.12 MM)

Evolve Protein

Cost: $2.78

OOP: $2.78

IBOTTA: $2.79

Final Cost: FREE

Breakstone Cottage Cheese

Cost: $1.28

OOP: $1.28

IBOTTA: $0.75

Final Cost: $0.53

KROGER

CORE Bar

Cost: $2.37

Coupon: Kroger Store Coupon

OOP/ Final Cost: FREE

Jimmy Dean Sausage

Cost: $5.54

Coupon: Kroger Store Coupon

OOP/ Final Cost: FREE

Mountain Dew Thrashed Apple (20 oz)

Cost: $2.19

Coupon: Kroger Store Coupon

OOP/ Final Cost: FREE

CVS

Carefree Liners (20 ct)

Cost: $1.99/$1.00 = $2.99 (B1G1 50%)

OOP: $2.99

ECB: $3.00

Final Cost: FREE

Almay Cosmetics (Concealer and Eyeliner)

Cost: $10.49 + $9.79 = $20.28

Coupons:

$3.00 (10/16/22 Save Insert)- Eye

$3.00 (10/16/22 Save Insert)- Face

OOP: $14.28

IBOTTA: $3.00 Eye

$3.00 Face

ECB: $8.00

Final Cost: $0.28/2 or $0.14 each

These deals are time sensitive so make sure you double check before you buy and if you are shopping past 1 week, then they most likely will not be available.

Comments

Menu Planning: #250

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Menu Planning: #245

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Menu Plan #322

NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. Published September 2025: USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family has a weekly budget of $190.50. Since October has 5 weeks, our monthly budget is $952.50. We elevate our dining experiences by including fresh fruits, vegetables, and higher-quality meats. Since our family has specific dietary needs, we limit our consumption of highly processed food. Grocery Shopping Tip: Rethink lunchmeat. The deli will provide you with thin-sliced meat or presliced deli meat, but you will pay a premium per pound. ($6.49 to $15.00 per pound) However, if you buy a ½ boneless ham (unsliced or presliced), the price point will drop to between ...

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