"Follow Me Monday" Grocery Shopping Redo!
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 11:12 pm.
Yes, I know…. I’m a little late putting this “Follow Me Monday” video up! Sorry about that. Anyway, today’s video is part two of my first video on grocery store shopping. My first video, as you may know, didn’t go quite as planned… so hopefully this new video will help round out the first one! I also have some of the Commissary deals that I snagged listed below this video, so hopefully some of you Commissary shoppers will find this helpful!
Enjoy!
**If you can’t see the video, then go here to watch it.
Alright, so here is a list of some of the Commissary Deals that I scored:
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese $0.60
Use the buy three get one free coupon from the 12/13SS
Final cost $0.45 per box!
Barilla Plus Pasta $1.39
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 1/3SS
Final cost $0.64!
Betty Crocker Pouch Brownie Mix $0.85
Use the $1/2 Military tear pad coupon found by the brownies
Final cost $0.35 per pouch!
Sunbelt Granola Bars $1.57
Use the buy one get one FREE coupon from here
Final cost $0.79 per package!
Wise Potato Chips $1.50
Use the $1/2 coupon from here
Final cost $1 per bag!
Terra Veggie Chips $1.39
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 12/6SS
Final cost $0.39!
No yolk Egg Noodles $1.29
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 10/4SS or from here
Final cost $0.54!
Post Grape Nuts Cereal $1.69
Use the $2/1 coupon from here
Final cost FREE + overage!
Chex Mix $1.25
Use the $0.50/1 coupon from here or here
Final cost $0.75!
Marcal Small Steps Facial Tissue $0.99
Use the $1/1 or free coupon from the 1/3SS
Final cost FREE!
Dawn Direct Foam hand Pump $2.25
Use the $1.50/1 coupon from the Home Made Simple coupon booklet
Final cost $0.75!
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Stick $1.29
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 11/18RP or from here: IE or Firefox
Final cost $0.29!
Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt 4 pk $0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/3GM or from here
Final cost FREE!
**I was so excited this yogurt was priced so low!
Yoplait Delights Yogurt 4 pk $1.49
Use the $1/1 coupon from here: IE or Firefox
Final cost $0.49!
Kraft natural Cheese Blocks 8 oz $1.50
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 1/24SS or from here
Final cost $1!
Smart Ones Entrees $1.25
Use the buy 10 get $4 off peelie coupon found on the packages
Final cost $0.85 each!
Pillsbury Toaster Strudels $1.29
Use the $1/1 coupon from here
Final cost $0.29!
Digiorno 200 Calorie Pizza $1.98
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/3SS
Final cost $0.98!
Mission Tortillas (small package) $1.23
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 1/10SS
Final cost $0.48!
Ivory Soap 3 pk $1.03
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 12/27PG
Final cost $0.03!
Aveeno Naturals Lip Care $2.21
Use the $2/1 coupon from the 1/10SS or from here
Final cost $0.21!
***Remember this item is included in the J&J $10 Rebate!
Triaminic Thin Strips $3.60
Use the $3/1 coupon from the 12/6SS
Final cost $0.60!
Welch’s Refrigerated Juice $1.69
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 12/13SS
Final cost $0.69!
I hope this list helps you military shoppers out a little! 
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SHERRI says:
Thanks so much. Love the piece on the Commissary Deals. We know what it’s like being on a tight budget. Thanks for taking the time out our day to enlighten us with your knowledge. What a blessing you are.
Jean in Calif says:
Great video Collin.
You make it all look so easy. My son and I went shopping last week and saved $25.00 with coupons. What a good feeling that was.
Gwen says:
OMG you crack me up!!
Anonymous says:
Collin….I am a military wife and commissary shopper myself. I ALWAYS have a hard time with my COUPONS. I get so bothered with them, that sometimes I don’t want to shop there, but I do get great deals, and can’t beat the prices on most things. So I continue to shop with FRUSTRATION. HOW do you do it? They wouldn’t let me use the FREE coupon for the half gallon of milk…with the purchase of two whole gallons of white milk. I even asked for a manager….which she didn’t want to help either!! Do you have a “commissary” coupon policy that I could print and take along with me or give me some in-site? Just yesterday…they didn’t want to take my $5.00 MFC off for the purchase of 5 healthy choice meals….which would have made each 22cents a box!!!
HELP….HELP…..HELP!!!
Patricia says:
Her sister has a site that has the commissary coupon policy. Below is the link.
http://www.hip2serve.com/2009/04/what-is-commissary-coupon-policy.html
My commissary excepts printables, but they told me that they will not except coupons that are for FREE items. They will allow BOGO coupons, but just not the ones for free items…so I don’t know if they will except the one for the free milk. I did use the healthy choice coupons and also the coupon for the free half gal with purchase of 2 gallons without a problem.
Hope that helps.
Anonymous says:
Thanks for the advice….I will check out the policy!!
Lynn says:
Way to stick it to em’ Collin! Those Lemonade haters! Loved the video. You are too funny! Keep up the good work!
Julie says:
Collin,
Loved your video. I think the lemonade pokes in there were absolutely hilarious. I have been doing the lemanade thing for years. I love your blog and you have saved me tons of money. Keep doing what your doing!!!!!
Anneke F says:
Love the video Collin ! Great job on all those deals!!!!! I miss the Commissary. (my hubby got out in May). It’s a great tip to stock-pile on items there and then buy your “every day” groceries out in town. Fabulous way to save!
Erin says:
HAHAHAHAHAHA! The lemons. You crack me up!
Susan says:
Collin, you are too funny!!! I love your videos…I never miss one! They are so informative and they bring a smile to my day! Keep up all the hard work! I appreciate the time and energy you spend helping all of us save those hard-earned dollars!
Deal Squirrel says:
You are the lemon-nator! Thanks for making me smile.
Kathleen says:
Wow Good Job with the food shopping. I love your videos. You are too funny Collin!
AbbyC says:
Anyone know where Collin got the popcorn coupon? Didn’t see it posted.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the lemonade bit at the end. Keep having fun with the videos!
Claudia says:
You’re hilarious! Thanks for all the hard work you do, and for being so real!
jamie says:
OMG! You are too funny! Like everyone else I love the lemon pokes!
Coupon Pro says:
Wow that grocery store is so cheap compared to the ones out here in California!
paula says:
I’m surprised that there’s not a ONE comment on here from a little person who lacks kindness! Yay!! That makes me smile!! Maybe u just reallllly set those haters in their places!
I LOVE ur videos! Ur sooo funny! My husband and I laugh at u all the time! Keep it up!!!!
Tracey says:
Collin you made me laugh out loud with the lemons!!!!! Thanks SOOOOO much for all you do. You are awesome!!!!!
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Jennifer says:
NOT TO BE MEAN BUT I THINK THE WHOLE LEMON THING IN THIS VIDEO IS VERY CHILDISH. THAT INCIDENT HAPPENED LAST WEEK. MOST OF US HAVE ALSO FORGOTTEN ABOUT IT AND YOU SHOULD HAVE AS WELL. I MEAN YOU ARE A GROWN WOMAN NOT A TEENAGER WHO SHOULD EVEN CARE WHAT SOMEONE COMMENTS
SURELY IF YOU HAVE A BLOG YOU KNEW SOONER OR LATER SOMEONE WOULD LEAVE A NOT SO NICE COMMENT.
I DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO READ THE COMMENT THAT THE OTHER READER LEFT BECAUSE YOU SAID ON THE OTHER POST THAT YOU DELETED IT (KIND OF IMMATURE IN MY OPINION) ALSO IF THE COMMENT BOTHERED YOU SO MUCH THEN IT MUST HAVE BEEN TRUE (REMEMBER THE EXPRESSION -THE TRUTH HURTS!)
I STILL LOVE YOUR BLOG AND THINK THAT YOUR VIDEOS ARE GREAT AND WILL STILL BE FOLLOWING YOU!
OH YES AND I AM EXPECTING SOME NOT SO NICE FOLLOW UP COMMENTS CONCERNING THIS COMMEN, BUT THATS OK i CAN HANDLE IT
angela221 says:
that’s how i feel…leave the lemons alone. every1 had their own opinion & of course most of it is on her side b/c she said herself she deleted some comments. blogs great, but leave the drama to last week.
Anonymous says:
This is aimed at Jennifer and Angela221 “NOT TO BE MEAN” but seriously ladies remove the stick and grow a sense of humor. Love you Collin I think you are awesome!
AshleySayWhat says:
Yea, guess it got to her & she’s trying to lash out. & why is everyone saying it’s so hilarious?? her blogs are interesting & she’s a very cute girl…but hilarious? get out more.
jodi says:
Its sad to hear such negativity, espicially toward someone that you are following their blog, If it was my site you would be banned because My parents taught me if you dont have anything nice to say dont say anything. your must have not taught you that so sad
NaNaCoupons2 says:
Yes Mindy, everyone is entitled to their opinions!! they don’t seem to be “bashing” collin, just stating their views.
Anonymous says:
It’s as simple as if you don’t like what Collin has to say don’t read her blog, take you and your negative comments and go somewhere else!!! Love Collin and her sense of humor and would never think of wasting my time criticizing her or her blog…….really people get a life!!
Leah says:
Why are you SHOUTing?
Kalyn says:
First of all, childish? I believe that would be writing in all caps to a joke, which btw is considered YELLING online. And Colin is showing she has a sense of humor about the whole thing. You need to realize she is a person with feelings, and yes when people call her rude or cheap or other stupid things, that is hurtful. She is trying to save YOU money!
Kalyn says:
Colin, thanks for showing your sense of humor! You save me money constantly, and I love it! Keep it coming
Emma says:
Collin you are to funny, But i love it thanks for a good laugh and the good deals you put together for us and all your help.
amy says:
Collin! You make me laugh. I love all the deals that you share with us and the lemon bit. You had me laughing out loud. You would totally fit in with my group of friends. LOL!
You’re awesome!
Kristin says:
Collin! You are great! I’ve been following your blog for months. You save me so much money! As a broke college student, I learned the “lemonade” trick. Six years later, I’m doing the same thing. I LOVE that you made light of the situation in your video. Good for you! It’s your blog and you do what makes YOU happy!
Forget rude commenters such as Jennifer who I highly doubt has a cool blog, saves money, and is as cute as you! Some people are just miserable human beings… Thanks for helping us all save money–one shopping experience at a time!
paula says:
Notice Jennifer starts out with saying, “NOT TO BE MEAN..” what does that mean when she goes on to say the opposite??? Collin, don’t worry about that little girl. She just hasn’t grown up yet. We LOVE you, and what you do, even though she doesn’t!! Please don’t stop what your doing!
ALLISON MORGAN says:
You are great!!! Thanks sooooo much for doing all the legwork for me each and every week!!! Tell your camera person thanks as well!!
Vicki says:
Jennifer, We don’t want to hear it. Save the drama, thanks. Collin, remember what I said about the ‘gnats!’
Heather says:
Oh — My —-Gosh! We are laughing and laughing and LAUGHING…in the office
GOOOOOD GOIN’ ON THOSE LEMONS!
Jessica Johnston says:
Loved this week’s post! I, too, am a Commissary shopper. I wish more money saving bloggers posted the commissary deals/sales that they find. Thanks again!
Annette says:
I so need the laugh from the lemon jokes. It was my first laugh today and thanks, I needed it.
Shannon says:
Collin, you look like you lost weight and you were already really skinny to begin with!!! I’m jealous!
Rachel says:
You totally crack me up! Love your videos!
jodi says:
How I see it regardless of how you feel about Collins blog is still is COLLIN’s so she must be doing something right for rude people to waste their time with MEAN comments HELLOO make your own freakin blog if you have a problem with how she runs hers keep it up collon your doing something right for these childish women to be writing on your blog negative or not
Craig says:
So, so, so, GLAD you decided to continue with your FMM vids! Your always fun to watch. You make my day and WOW! That savings was awesome! Love your work! And Thanks again for all your hard work you do that goes into pulling this off!!!!
Oh btw, I see ya got that Smart Pop popcorn, I attempted to use that q. last week at our Meijer store on the reg. butter flavor Orville. And BAM!!! It worked on them instead! -Since I prefer the non-Smart LOL!!! I was about to swap the non out incase it did not go thru but it did. Soo coool.
Julie says:
You are adorable! I keep worrying that you’ll run out of topics for “Follow Me Mondays…” Keep the ideas going ladies so she has plenty of material for many more Mondays!
ashli says:
Thanks for all your hard work and the camera girl’s hard work. I love watching these videos. They really inspire me to find some good deals!!
Anonymous says:
You make me laugh every monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You are soooooooooooooooooo funny. Thank you for every thing you r doing.You are the best.We love you.Ah by the way i have received my free Lee Jeans today.Thank you Collin.
RM says:
Got my free jeans too!
Julie says:
You are so cute! Thanks for keeping me motivated with my couponing and for being so funny!!
holly says:
This Follow Me Monday is priceless!!!!! You are great and I laughed so hard at the Lemons! Thanks for the cute post. Those Terra Chips are one of my favorites!
Kelly says:
Loved both of the lemon references, they were hilarious!!! LMAO!!!
dot says:
Hi, Collin
I thought it was great how you played up the lemon issue! too funny!
Shelly Andrade says:
Oh my gosh girlfriend! You guys crack me up!!! Love, Love, Love your videos and I can relate to the coffee spill:) Been there, done that!!! Thanx for all you do!! Shelly
Rachel says:
hi collin, i LOVE your site and am always excited for your videos. so, i noticed you bought microwave popcorn. i stopped buying it years ago for health reasons. if you swagbucks “diacetyl’s popcorn” you will see what made me stop.
~r
Michelle says:
Thanks for the video from a fellow commissary shopper! In noticed there is not a commi deal link in your store section and I would love it if you would add one.
Erika Escobar says:
Thank you much for posting this ! I’m so excited. On Friday morning is my turn to do some groceries shopping and I’m taking my coupons with me!!! I’m one month in to the coupon world!. I all ready loved shopping at the commissary because it always has lower prices, and now that I started using coupons I’m so excited to see my new savings :> $60 sounds way better than $140 witch what I normally spend :> And I hate that darn surcharge too
It always adds extra bucks to your total. Thank you for all the effort you put on your videos. They are truly appreciated!!! Have a wonderful day 
Jennie says:
hey fellow coffee spilling friend! Oh my goodness that made me feel so much better! Thanks for making spilling coffee fashionable! ha. Also, after seeing your ending with the lemon I was drinking coffee and spewed some through my nose from laughing so hard!
D Higgins says:
Love the ending……Keep up the good work !!
Sarah says:
That was too funny. I was at Kroger today and spilled my coffee as well. No fun, but it happens to us all, just wish we didn’t have to waste all that money on coffee we don’t get to drink.
Kira says:
Thanks so much Collin for posting deals at the Commissary. I searched and searched and couldn’t find a blog that posted military deals so I just started my own blog not too long ago and slowly getting it organized. Your video made me want to run to the Commissary and find some great deals!!
Stephanie says:
Collin,
Once again you take the cake! I love all the cips with lemons….way to go! BTW, I’m not a coffee drinker…hot chocolate instead. Last time I grocery shopped, I paused to take a drink and it spilled all down the front of me….way embarassing!
Julie says:
Just a general comment:
Mission white Tortillas, white pasta, and processed popcorn is not healthy by any stretch of the imagination.
Also, Glucerna are for Diabetics. Please do not promote non-diabetics purchasing Diabetic items. Bayers mockery of this disease is bad enough.
Melissa says:
When was it ever said that Collin, her husband or even one of their children was not diabetic???