Frugal Shopping: Snack Guy Haul.

Defuniak Springs, Florida
November 8, 2022 3:06pm CST
Hi, if you're new here I like to save money while getting snacks/clothes/etc for my family It's kind of my whole personality at this point LOL. Anyway, if you're not new here, then you know that about once a week I stop in to see "snack guy" who is the guy who runs the local dent and bent discount store. You never know what you are going to find there which is part of the fun. Sometimes there is a lot of good stuff that we will actually use, and other times there isn't. Today was a fantastic day for me to stop by. I did really well. I spent $10.00 and got the following. -Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Bites "Smores" $2.99 ea normally, I got 3 bags for $0.75 ea. So that's a savings of $2.24 per bag or $6.72 total. -StoneRidge Organic Apple Sticks $2.00 ea normally, I got 6 bags for $0.33 ea. So that's a savings of $1.67 per bag or $10.02 total. -Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn with Cinnadust Glaze $3.56 ea normally, I got 2 bags for $1.00 ea. So that's a savings of $2.56 per bag or $5.12 total. -Cheetos Flamin Hot Puffs $1.25 ea normally, I got 8 bags for $0.12 ea. So that's a savings of $1.13 per bag or $2.26 total. -Garden Veggie Straws Zesty Ranch $4.98 ea normally, I got one bag for $1.00. So that's a savings of $3.98. -X Caff Energy Latte Vanilla Flavored $1.20 ea normally, I got 2 for $0.50 ea. So that's a savings of $0.70 each or $1.40 total. -Clearly Organic Diced Yellow Cling Peaches 4 pack $7.98 normally, I got one pack for $1.00. So that's a savings of $6.98. That is a savings of $36.48. Which is super impressive. I was actually impressed with how much I saved by getting snacks there. I use Walmart's website to check prices when I do posts like this, and we had been at Walmart right before going to see snack guy. I'm glad I decided I wanted to stop at snack guy instead of getting snacks at Wally World. I am so glad that there are places like this where I can score a good deal, and make money really stretch. My philosophy is that if I save money in areas like snacks, there's more money for other fun things. Which is always important, but with Christmas coming up, I try to be a little more frugal where I can. Do you have a dent in bend or a discount grocery store where you live?
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
8 Nov 22
Wow that is impressive. You got some awesome deals. Wish we had a place like that around here.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 22
It's basically one of my favorite places for getting snacks. You know me if I can get it under budget I want it. LOL.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
8 Nov 22
@thislittlepennyearns for sure. Everything costs so much so its nice to get deals
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 22
@Happy2BeMe How much in cost difference is it between here and there? Do you guys buy gas in gallons or litres?
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
9 Nov 22
I am sure those shops are around here somewhere but without transport it would be fruitless for me paying bus fares..not saving money that way. You did great once again April.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9 Nov 22
You aren't eligble for transportation through the state programs?
@Archie0 (5654)
10 Nov 22
Some of items from your list are my favourite items. I do have lot of grocery stores nearby my area. But I work from morning till evening so I don’t get a chance to step outside my house. Most of my stuffs comes from online grocery shopping only. Once a week my husband will go out to buy some fresh vegetables and we buy fresh chicken and eggs.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
10 Nov 22
I have a cousin in law who does eggs fresh from her chickens.
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
8 Nov 22
N we do not have a dent in end discount store where we live. You made out good.
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
8 Nov 22
@thislittlepennyearns That was nice of him to do.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 22
@Tina30219 Yeah. I think that's kind of what happened at the thrift store too. They don't really have prices listed, so I never know what its going to cost when we go there.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 22
He's great. After he had most of my stuff bagged, I added three bags of apple strips and told him not to forget to add those to my total and he said no I won't charge you. I love people who appreciate your business, and I feel like that's why he didn't charge me for the extra three bags.
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
8 Nov 22
I envy you having that snack guy. Our Walmart sells those marshmallows for $3.28 right now! We do have a Grocery Outlet, but the prices aren't as good as what you find.
@spiderdust (14756)
• San Jose, California
8 Nov 22
@thislittlepennyearns The one I keep hearing about is over on the east coast -- Sharp Shopper. It's like Ollie's, but for food.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 22
@spiderdust OOOH, That sounds fun. Our Ollies has some food. Snack stuff/pantry stuff. I need to go to Ollie's, we all need sheets.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 22
They are way better than I thought they would be. I should of bought more of them. I am going to have to get some more tomorrow if he has more. The apple slices are good too. I miss grocery outlet. We have a Thriftway and they have good prices, but they aren't close to us. They are over in the ghetto. We have a Piggly Wiggly about a mile away though.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Nov 22
Oh wow, you got some good deals. I like those Veggie Straws, Nice haul. There are stores here but I don't buy snacks in bulk.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 22
I do too. The kids like them too. They have started wanting me to pack lunches again, so I needed to get stuff for them. I don't buy bulk unless its a better deal. Most of the time I shop like this, or how I did at DT yesterday.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
8 Nov 22
@CarolDM I get it at Walmart. And we don't use paper towels. They are too expensive.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Nov 22
@thislittlepennyearns I will order paper towels and toilet paper online.
@wolfgirl569 (135944)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Nov 22
Wish we had a place like that here.
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 22
Good for you. You've really excelled on this trip.
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
9 Nov 22
I tried. And the marshmallows are so good. I need to go back and get some more tomorrow.
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@Deepizzaguy (122276)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Nov 22
There are around two to three discount stores in my area. They are great places to buy my basic needs.