So, as some of you may know, a  new grocery store Harps opened up this week in the Joplin area (25685 Fir Road, Joplin, MO, The Village at Airport Drive). We’ve always needed more grocery stores in this area, but since the tornado with the loss of so many businesses, we’ve needed more options now more than ever.  Needless to say, Harp’s Grand Opening created a lot of excitement in the area. I drove up to the store about an hour and a half after they had opened and the parking lot was completely full. And not just full, but cars were parked in the grass and anywhere else they could possibly park!

When I walked in the store, I immediately noticed how bright and open it appeared. I really liked the lay out of the store, everything was pretty easy to find and the store had a very welcoming feel to it. And when I couldn’t find something, there was plenty of staff around to help me find it. There’s nothing more frustrating than wandering around aimlessly looking for one item and then not being able to track down someone to ask for help finding it.

I also liked that they had sale items clearly tagged with a bright pink color, so it made the sales items easier to spot.

Anyway, I didn’t really go to the Grand Opening to shop much, but I did pick up a few things while I was there (naturally!). And I didn’t even have to wait in line to checkout, it was fast and painless which is always a plus.  Here’s what I picked up:

• Tyson Whole Chicken – $0.69 lb., They were already sold out of these, but they had a man standing in the meat section handing out Rain Checks to anyone that wanted one which made it easy.
• 5 Dt Mtn Dew (2 liter) – $0.88 ea., I don’t indulge my diet mtn. dew habit very often, but boy, is it fun while it lasts. 😉
• Vidalia Onions (approx. 5 1/b lbs.) – $0.59 lb., $3.37 total, Used $0.50/1 coupon (doubled), I’m making a French Onion Soup today in my crock pot, yum! 🙂
• 6 Van Camp’s Pork n Beans – $0.39 ea.
• Mezzetta Pepperoncini Peppers (16 oz.) – $1.00
• Hiland Sour Cream & French Onion Dip (16 oz.) – $0.98 ea., Used $0.50/2 Hiland Sour Cream or Dip, any 16-oz 1/22 SS insert (doubled)
• Pads – $2.75
• Final Cost $14.30

Headed to Harps? Don’t forget to check out my Weekly Deals Post with coupon matchups, the latest ad is good through 4/24.

Note: This is NOT a sponsored post, I was not paid in any way to write this. I do not work for Harps, nor do I know anybody that works at Harps. I wrote this post simply because I was excited to have a new grocery store in the Joplin area and wanted to share my experience with others!