Reporting!

So I went to Fresh Market and Macey's today. I had my wonderful sister to help me with the kids. That made such a difference!
The fruit is at great prices at Fresh Market. Oranges .59/lb. Grapes 1.49/lb. Strawberries $5/4 lb. I was very pleased with those deals and will be enjoying the fresh fruit. A lesson learned yet again though and that I must warn newbies of is this; some cashiers are sticklers and 'law enforcers.' Sometimes even where there is no law to enforce. Every now and then you will come across a cashier who will deny a coupon for one reason or another. Depending on my mood, I will either argue till I win or, like today, I let it go and will buy the item at another store. This happens even at stores where you have already used the same coupon before. It's just how different cashiers are. Usually if you argue or throw a fit, their manager will okay it. I have done this. :) Often it is just the ignorance or inexperience of the cashier that is the problem. Make sure that you are in the right by reading the details of the coupon and also being familiar with that store's coupon policy before you plead your case. 
I was tired and there was a long line behind me. Out of my great humanity, I let this one go. It will probably be the only one this week, since I am a bit of a fighter. :)
New sales begin tomorrow at our local grocery stores, so the deals that I am talking about are last chance! Hurry hurry!!!!
At Macey's they are still having their case lot sale. As far as I know it ends today. I strongly recommend you get in there and check it out!!! I got a huge bag of wheat flour and another of white rice. I got smaller bags of brown rice since it does not store as long and I am the only one who loves it. 
Their store brand cereal is still just $.88 each!!!! You just have to buy 5. I got 10 boxes and feel like with this recent installment, my cereal quota is met for the month!
Milk is $1.89 I think, which is the best price in Spanish Fork right now. Smith's has it like 10 cents cheaper if you are willing to travel. I did the math with gas though and felt good about staying local.
Macey's also has Betty Crocker cake and brownie mixes for $.88 each. There is a huge selection and I got a little carried away. Cake anyone??
Overall I feel good about today's purchases. I picked up lots of things that we really do use quite often, and also some things that are good to have on hand just in case, such as the new Lay's Kettle Cooked chips I got at Fresh Market. They were $2 after I bought 2 and used a coupon. These are great to have on hand next time you get invited to a BBQ. My hubby usually runs to the store and grabs chips(expensive ones) for us to take. This will save us in the long run. Just make sure that you let everyone know that they have a purpose and not to snack on them. I believe in hiding things. :)