Thursday, January 23, 2014

Gluten Free coupons

Check you area Sunday papers for coupons. You just never know what will ended up. 

If you contact some of these companies below about gluten free items, you may receive some good coupons by mail. 
Go to websites for these companies to find the contact us or coupon inquiry:

Turkey Hill
Heinz
Glutino
Annie Chun
So Delicious
Udi's
Whole Foods Market
Spectrum
Bob's Red Mills
Chex
Van's
Bisquick
Gluten Free Pantry (Glutino Company)
King Arthur
Applegate
Betty Crocker
Doritos
Lays
Ore Ida
Eartg Balance

Ian's Chicken Nuggets

I must say I didn't know what to expect from this brand because they had to think hard to eliminate "harmful" foods. There is no soy, wheat or dairy. They are an uncooked breaded chicken. The breading tastes like corn meal. They tasted pretty good. I ate them with some Heinz Ketchup. They take 15 minutes on 400.
I like to mention that it reminds me of minced chicken. It does not taste like chicken breast. 

Keep in mind, they put about 14 to 15 nuggets in a small box for $5.99.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Bottom Dollar Foods


Bottom Dollar Foods has to be one of my absolute favorite stores to go shop at. This store has some great prices for a lot of stuff. There are some things that are pricey and I buy elsewhere.  




The first Bottom Dollar Food model was opened by Food Lion in High Point, NC., on September 21, 2005. Their intentions were to cater to the needs of discount grocery shoppers exclusively in North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. This store is becoming extremely popular in New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. I first started shopping at their Bensalem store in 2010; located at 2134 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. I like the store so much I had found out a lot of information. 

I learned that their company was based in Salisbury, NC. Bottom Dollar Foods is I called NC often to find out consumer information and future store openings in NJ. They are very informative and consumer oriented. 
My family lives in Greensboro, NC. I frequent there a lot. In 2011, I noticed the Bottom Dollar Foods stores that I would see from I-95 were "disappearing." They started moving up here when their stores down south were bringing in revenue as anticipated. 
I have to be very honest about the Bottom Dollar that was in NC. Food Lion is very expensive to shop at. Totally overpriced. I mentioned that because Bottom Dollar was supposed to help the low budget; in fact, it was expensive. 

When Piggy Banks Fly...


When they broke ground for the Trenton location in NJ, I was ecstatic! I was at the ribbon cutting ceremony and I was very excited. The word of mouth about this grocery store to all kinds of people had paid off. There are now 13 stores in NJ. 








Typical Shopping List:
2 packages of Rib-eye Steaks (2 ct boneless)
1 Jennie-O turkey ham
4 Lemons
Bag of onions
Half Gallon lactose free milk
6 Pack paper towels
Crinkle cut fries
12 pack My Essentials orange soda (caffeine free)
2 lbs Ground Beef
Hill Shire Kielbasa
Chicken Wings
Pure Honey 
Butter

Sam's Club Shopping List

I don't go to Sam's Club every month but when I do go I get a lot of things.


  1. 5 Member's Mark Bottled Water 40 Count 
  2. 10 pound Domino Sugar
  3. Lawry's Garlic & Parsley Salt  (restaurant size)
  4. Jennie-O Turkey Burgers
  5. 36 Count Scott Toilet Paper 
  6. Heinz Ketchup
  7. Mustard
  8. Tuttoroso Tomato Products
  9. Hunts Diced Tomatoes
  10. 36 cans Coca Cola
  11. Broccoli
  12. Folgers Coffee (Only last me about 6 weeks due to amount I drink a day)

Shop Rite Shopping List

I go to Shop Rite 3 times a week. The lady I work for often needs things from the store. That gives me a chance to browse the daily deals and manager specials a lot.

Typical Trip:
5-7 Packages of American Lamb (Shanks, Chops, Neck for Stewing)
3 lb. Frozen Shrimp
1 1/2 lbs  90% Ground Beef
Popcorners  (These are really good)
Glutino Fudge pretzels
Glutino Vanilla Creme Cookies
La Choy Gluten Free Soy Sauce
Pizza Sauce
Sargento Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
Pic Sweet Frozen Sweet White Corn

Whole Foods Shopping List

Everyone that normally shops at Whole Foods Market knows BYOB stand for Bring Your Own Bags. Whole Foods carry a lot of local farmers near you. Locally grown to me means HIGHER LEVEL of FRESHNESS.

Find Whole Foods near you.  

They accept manufacturer coupons, have store coupons here and they also publish a monthly newsletter with plenty of savings inside. They also combine their store coupons with manufacturer coupons to maximize your savings!

You can make your own Nut Butter.


6 Salmon portions
1 Ginger root (A little goes a long way)
2 Blocks Vegan Cheddar Cheese
3 pints So Delicious Creamer
Bob's Red Mill Gluten free flours
1 Container of Parmesan Cheese
Udi's Bread
Baker's House Bread
1 Bottle Teriyaki sauce
2 Annie Chun Maifun Rice Noodles
365 Everyday Salsa

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Spectrum

Spectrum company sells a wide range organic products. I purchased light canola eggless vegan mayonnaise. I am really excited because I like an occasional Turkey & Cheese on Udi's bread with mayonaise.  


Check out their website for more product information:  Spectrum Mayo

Then go to their Facebook page to get a coupon for $3 off and try it at Whole Foods for next to nothing. Spectrum Facebook Page

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Monthly Grocery List

I love shopping! I have to buy specialty items wisely. I scope for coupons on the mainstream brands that I use so I can have more money to buy the specialty items.


My Stores

  • Shop Rite
  • ACME
  • Bottom Dollar Foods
  • CVS
  • Walgreens
  • Whole Foods
  • Dollar Tree 
  • Sam's Club

Grocery List: With one exception, I do not make separate list because you never know where you will get the best buy. If I am using coupons, I will match-up for store.


  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Bob's Red Mill Sweet Rice Flour
  • Arrowhead Mills All Purpose Flour
  • Sea Salt Fine Coarse
  • Minced Garlic
  • $40 worth of lamb shanks, necks, chops/ shoulder (Typically I find American lamb $2 to $4 a package in Shop Rite
  • $30 Beef:  ground, chuck steak or roast, rib-eye steaks (Bottom Dollar Foods 2 Pack about $13. 
  • $15 Chicken Wings
  • $6 Chicken breast cutlets
  • $10 Jennie-O Ground Turkey (3lbs)
  • Frozen Oriental Vegetables (4) 
  • 3 Cases Member's Mark Bottled Water  ~$3.88 each (Sam's Club)
  • 10 Pound Domino Sugar  $4.64 (Sam's Club) 
  • 2 Boxes  Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta 
  • Annie Chun Maifun Rice Noodles
  • Rice Milk 
  • Popcorner's  Popcorn with Sea Salt