Do you remember when LML posted about The Grocery Game?  I read that post and honestly couldn’t believe she was doing this.  I went to their website and took one look at it and thought, “no way!”  I am a Lazy Mom.  I do not want to do anything that requires extra work.  And coupons?  I don’t clip coupons.  I would have to subscribe to the paper to clip coupons.  See, it’s already costing me?

Well, after a couple of weeks of LML boasting about her savings I decided to give it a try.  And, if you know me, you know I don’t give anything a try halfway.  I’m an all or nothing kind of girl.  If I am going to do something, I am going to go all out!  So, I signed up for The Grocery Game.  It’s free for the first 4 weeks. I signed up to receive the weekend edition of our local paper.  I was a bit nervous, but hoped for the best.

The way The Grocery Game works is that each week Terri comes out with “the list”.  The list is all of the items that are on sale at the store where you shop.  She combines the sales with coupons for even bigger savings.  She tells you where the coupon comes from, how many to buy, and how much you will save.  You check the items you want to buy and then print up the list.  It’s really easy.

I am not and will not buy things I don’t normally use and I don’t plan to switch brands unless it’s on things that don’t matter.  (omg that is like a quadruple negative sentence.  Forgive me English teacher!) For example, this week at Kroger Tyson bacon was on sale buy one get one free.  We eat bacon, but I really don’t care what brand I buy.  As I reached for my bacon, it occurred to me that if I hadn’t been privy to “the list” I wouldn’ t have even noticed that the bacon was buy one get one free.  I would have left $5.49 sitting on the shelf.  But, this way, I got 2 and put one in the freezer for later.

The Grocery Game is big on stockpiling.  Buy things that you can freeze or save for later when they are on sale.  According to Terri, it takes about 12 weeks to really get stocked and see a savings. Now, I warned Big D about this.  Let’s just say he’s a bit of a penny pincher.  He couldn’t be more thrilled that I am interested in saving money.  He wanted to go to the store with me, but I was afraid he would be disappointed with what I spent.  If I have to stockpile, would I be spending more in the beginning before the savings catch up to me?

When the cashier printed my receipt, guess what my savings was?  You’ll never guess!  $48!!  $48 in items like free bacon or $1 tubes of Aquafresh.  I didn’t spend any more than a regular trip and I took home more product.  Big D said he was falling in love with me all over again and slightly turned on by all the savings!

And, you know what?  I am already excited for the list to come out this Saturday!!!  LML and I will keep updating you with our savings, but you must give it a try.  When you sign up, be sure and tell them I sent your (or LML).  You’ll need our e-mail addys.  amanda@lazymoms.com or leslie@lazymoms.com .  But, please post a comment if you play The Grocery Game or if you intend to give it a try.  We want to hear from you and see what you think!