Grocery Deal of the Week, August 26

Well, aside from getting three more free loaves of Sara Lee Soft & Smooth bread again (I think I am finally out of those coupons, darn it!), I think my best grocery deal this week was a bottle of Softsoap for 65 cents, a savings of 72%. I had my best overall percentage saved at Safeway this week, 46% (spent $74.56, saved $63.89). Not quite sure how I managed that, aside from being able to stick mostly to sale items. I was extremely shocked to get out of Safeway for less than $100; usually, I am closer to $150. Prior to starting the Grocery Game, I used to say that if I didn't spend at least $200 on a shopping trip, I probably forgot something. But, with my freezer almost bursting with all the sale meat I got last week, and my pantry literally overflowing with deals, there was really not much I needed to buy beyond produce and a few other essentials.