Paying close attention shopping

Went to Walmart this morning and noticed prices have gone up a bit again on some things.  I still remember when pasta was 2 for $1 and now they raised the store brand to $1.08.  I was looking at the bottom shelf where they have the egg noodles and found a bag for .86 cents.  Same 1 pound size.

Had to pick up laundry detergent as well.  Was going to get Tide since I have a $2 off coupon, but that was still over $3 with it.  Went to the "cheap" section and picked up one for $2.  Of course all the way on the bottom was one for .88 cents.  I would have gotten this, but it really didn't have a fragrance to it and I would have to get fabric softener.  Not bad though if you are on a tight budget. 

Seems that some 88 cent items are not just in the Health and Beauty area.  Of course they were out of the 88 cent ibuprofen and I forgot to go over and get the one for 98 cents.  No biggie. 

A couple months ago I printed up coupons for some soup mix in the Spanish aisle.  It was for 50 cents off and they sell it for 48 cents.  Made a 2 cent profit. LOL  I also had coupons for the new Duncan Hines Frosting Creations where you get a free flavor packet.  Walmart finally got it in and it's cheaper Publix (the other store I had found them in).  I made 6 cents profit on the flavor packets.  Walmart sells them for 94 cents and the coupon took $1 off.  Every little bit helps.