being dutch, gets you much

quick deal shopping

2011-07-20T07:10:00.000-07:00

This week I did get a few essentials, but I only took pictures of the bargains.
King Soopers
klenexes .99 after promo, used .50/3 mc = .66 each
M&M's .50 used .75/2 mc which doubled to .99 = free
Cliff bar 1.00 used .50 coupon from mailer= free or .50 (not sure if it doubled)
Activia yogurt 1.88, used .75 coupon from mailer = 1.13
Yo-baby organic yogurt on clearance for 1.29, used .50 mc which doubled = .29!!!
Kettle chips 2.29, used 1.00 mc = 1.29 each
Carefree pads 1.09 used .50 mc which doubled = .09 each
Aunt Jemima pancakes 1.29, used .50 mc which doubled = .29
Baby wash 2.49, used 3 $1.00 peelie coupons from bottles = 1.49 each

Toothbrushes were from Safeway. They are actually a better deal this week, but I used all my coupons. At least I got exactly what I wanted for AWESOME toothbrushes.
2.99 each
used 2 BOGOfree MC and 4 $2.00 mc = .66 each.
2.99 each

King soopers deals

2011-06-21T10:37:00.000-07:00

I actually made a trip to KS this week. I needed a bunch of stuff that wasn't on sale, but I think I still got good deals. Jay found his favorite food= yogurt.
4 boxes of huggies wipes= 1.49 after $5 off 5 promotion. used 3 .50mc which doubled, and a .75mc which doubled up to $1.00 = .49 for each box
Eggo waffles I needed one more thing to get this promotion, and these were a decent price.= 2.99 after promo
Seattle's best coffee 4.49, used $2mc= 2.49 (cheaper than Starbucks.)
Driscol raspberries 1.25, used .50mc which doubled = .25
All detergent 2.99, $1mc =1.99
Boulder chips 1.25, $1/1mc =.25
Voskos greek yogurt $1 each, used 2 .50 mc which doubled = free
Viola frozen meal $3.28 sale, used $1mc (from home mailer)= 2.28
Sargento cheese $3.04, used $1mc from home mailer= 2.04
M&M's (I needed these, they weren't actually that cheap)2.79 each, used $1.50 off 2 = 2.04 each
Luna bar 1.19, used .50mc = .19
Tick Tacs 1.04, used .75mc =.04
Enfamil Toddler formula. I wasn't even going to try this stuff but we got some free in the mail, and I had a $12.00 coupon that the store read as check, and I also used a 5.00mc so it was only $3 for the can.
Bayer aspirin 2.99, used $2mc and will submit for rebate = free

I found most of my deals at Bargain Blessings (see blogroll along the side)

Target frustrations

2011-05-23T14:30:00.000-07:00

I really love shopping at Target.
But I am starting to have more issues with their checkout process and with using coupons there.

Here are a few of my deals.
My plan was to do the Graham cracker, chocolate, marshmallow deal (buy 2 at 2.99 each and get the marshmallows free). I then used a target .50 off the Hershey's 6-pk, a MC Buy all three get $1.00 off, and my plan was to price match the chocolate (with the Walmart add for 2.48). The other deal worked fine, but when I tried to price match they said they can only do that at customer service. So I went to customer service to get my .50, but the price was saying I paid 1.99 instead of 2.99, but I paid 2.99. In the end, after nicely complaining about the process, the guy gave me $2.50 back (I guess I'll take an extra $2).

In another deal I was trying to get, the AcneFree was on sale for $5.99 each, it was buy 2 get a $5 gift card. I also had a 15% of AcneFree Target coupon. Instead of taking $1.79 off, it took .90 off. I didn't notice until I got home, but I guess I already got an extra two dollars from customer service, so I guess I won't complain.

Other deals:
Carefree =free with coupon from a few weeks ago
Cutter insect repellent $3.99, used $1.50 MC from this week's insert, and $2 Target coupon = .50!
Aquafresh toothbrush $1.99, $1 MC, $1 Target coupon = free (they only had pink)
Monster sticker projects (for Jay's room and his birthday party!) clearance for $1.99 each.

A few King Soopers Deals

2011-05-21T20:27:00.000-07:00

I made it to King Soopers and used $35 worth of coupons. Some of it was frozen food that I had already put in the freezer before I took this picture.
Highlights:
Pampers Kandoo wipes $1.00, used 2- 1.00mc, and a KS $1.50 coupon = .50 overage
Boulder chips $1.49, found a 1.00 coupon I forgot to spend 2 wks ago =.50
Eggs $1.00, Free with KS coupon= free
Wisk $3.99, used 2- 2.00 mc =1.99 each
Similac 5.64, used 5.00mc =.64
Cool whip .89 (and I have more in the freezer)
Pillsbury biscuits 1.00each, used 2- .30/2 which doubled, received $2 Catalina for buying 4 =.20 each (we had pop-n-fresh BBQ tonight and it was delicious)
Strawberries 2.00 each, used 2- .55mc (which doubled)from driscoll facebook link =1.00 each
Yopliat .44 each, used .50/8 = .31 each
Voskos Greek yogurt $1.25, used 2- 1.00mc =.25 each
Mountain High yogurt .69, used 2- .50/2 = .19 each
Think Thin bars 1.00, used 2- 1.00mc = free
Butterfinger .50 each, used .50/2mc = all for free

Today I got my deals from Denver Bargains in the King Soopers and Safeway categories. I didn't like that every time you copy and paste something from their site to make your grocery list it gives you this long warning about using their content (which I had to delete from my grocery list each time).

Deals lately...

2011-05-14T18:50:00.000-07:00

I hit a few garage sales this morning:
1 Eddie Bauer Jeans
1 Gap khaki pants
1 Gap khaki shorts
1 Anne Taylor Loft shorts
1 Gap (part cashmere) sweater
1 flowy cover shirt (white)
1 cute top (red)
1 Gap shirt for Jay
1 Sandra Boynton book for Jay
= $10 total
(Jay got a bunch of clothes last week at garage sales- Thanks Kristie!)
Next I went to Walgreens:

Pampers Diapers 2/$18
Pampers Wipes $2.99
Used 2 $1.50 MC for diapers
used 1 .50 mc for wipes
used $2 Walgreens coupon off Pampers from the baby care book (took $4 off)
Got $3 RR (and $5 off my next pampers purchase (RR) because I spent over $20 on Pampers products)
= $4 each for the diapers
Then I did the traction again with 2 more Pampers and used the $5 RRMC instead of one of the $1.50 MC and got them for = $2.25 each for the diapers
Carefree pantyliner .99= used MC = free
Tylenol Precise $7.99, $5.00 MC, $3.00 Walgreens coupon (from May book)= free
Nexcare bandaids $2.99, used .55 mc, will submit for $2.99 rebate = free
Infant Advil (this stuff works GREAT for Jay) $5.49, $1 mc, $1 Walgreens coupon =$3.49
Suckers clearance for .15 each (fillers to use RR's)

Then I went to Toys R Us:

Swim diapers $6.99 sale, $2.00mc = $4.99 each
3 Baby food boxes $3.98 each (clearance) for 6 2pks =12 containers for under $4 each

And I went to Target: (not my best Target deal)

The Gerber Graduate snacks are because I want Jay to try them, the sippy cups are because no other sippy cup is working for him right now, and the baby food in the middle is because they are the MOST CONVENIENT baby food out there. I can even feed him in his car seat if I would need to. They also are great for keeping in the diaper bag.
Aquafresh training toothpaste $2.49, used $1 mc, $1 Target coupon =.49 (it was supposed to be $1.99 so it would have been free, but since I plan on using it I thought I could pay .49:)
Carefree .99, used 2 Target coupons for .01 each, and 1 mc for .99 = all for free
Clear Eyes $2.69 (price cut), $1 mc, =$1.69 each (this is John's favorite and I never have coupons for it)

I still want to try and hit the King Soopers deals sometime this week, but Jay came with me for all this shopping today because John had to work so I couldn't do that to him.
On another note, here are all the toys Jay got for free at garage sales this morning because he was so smiley and cute:

Back at it

2011-04-17T19:05:00.001-07:00

So after a very long break from "super couponing" as I will call it, I am back looking for deals again. Thanks to my friend Kristie for re-inspiring me (and for DVRing "extreme couponing" to get me motivated again).
This time I have set some rules for myself:
-Look for products you love and find them cheaper than normal
-Don't go for every free deal just because you can
-Buy stuff that you can use, or if you know someone else who can use it
-Don't pay money for products you won't use
Within these rules in mind, I will probably spend more than before, but I will actually use most of the stuff I buy too:)
Here is my "deal" trip to Walgreen's from Sunday.

I found most of my deals at Hip2Save.
Individual candy: .80 each, used Buy 2 get 1 free coupons, and used .39 each in-add coupon afterwords. =.13 each
M&M's larger packs 2/$4, $1/2 store coupon, $1/2 MC = $1 each
Dove 4/$15, used 3- $1 MC and 1- .75 MC, received $5 RR = 1.57 each
Aveeno 25% off, Sunscreen 7.49, reg lotion 5.99, baby lotion 4.49x2=8.98, small lotions 2.24x2=4.48 Used 3- $3/2 MC, received $5 RR =$2.15 each (which is as cheap as I can find it anywhere)
toothpaste $3 each, used 2-$1 MC, received $4 RR = free
Tape B1G2free 1.99, used 2 $1 MC and in-add coupon= free
Dial soap .50 per 2 pk on clearance. Used for filler items.

He loves coupons too!

2011-01-26T19:05:00.000-08:00

Baby Jay loves coupons too- he had a blast playing with all the ones I didn't want!
I had a trip all planned out with coupons and match ups, but it would require me to go to 3 different stores. When I found out I was taking Jay with me it turned in to a one-stop Walmart shopping trip. I did a bit of price matching and used some coupons (which did not get doubled because it is Walmart) and saved a bit of money...but at least I didn't have to transfer in and out of car seats 6 times:)
I cut out a bunch of coupons this week and hope to score some deals this weekend.

Not gone, but on permanant leave from couponing...

2010-07-22T16:35:00.000-07:00

..because of this little bundle of joy that is in our lives. He has been very crabby and I haven't even been tempted to go "couponing" because of my lack of sleep:)

Keep getting all the deals! I hope to re-join the party sometime in the next couple months:)

Target and Walgreens

2010-06-07T16:07:00.000-07:00

Since this is my last week of shopping, I decided to do a bunch of coupon match-ups.
Target:

Pampers wipes- 1.97 price cut, 4-$2 MC = free
Carefree liners- .97, 3- $1 MC =free
Johnson's Baby wash 1.97, $1MC, .75 Target Coupon =.22
Shout $2.24, $1 Target coupon, .55 MC, =.69
Cereal (I was afraid I needed fillers because I would have a bunch of overage) $2.28 each, used 2- $1.50/2 MC, $1.53 each
Kashi Cereal .89 clearance, $1 MC= .11 overage
Shave Gel .99, .55 MC =.44 each
Fusion Razors, $2.48 clearance, used 1 $4 MC, and 1 $5 MC= $4.04 overage
Benadryl sticks $2.29 each, used $5/2 MC
Bandiads 1.89 .50 MC, .75 target coupon =.22 for the Benadryl and bandaids
First Aid bag= free with above purchases
Nexcare (I'm not sure if these rang up right, because I thought they were 1.88, but they rang up at 2.24...I'll have to look into that again).
= Under $2.50 for all the above (except Nexcare bandaids) before tax.

Walgreens

Transaction 1:
3 Neutrogena bars 2.99 each
3 Bayer asprin, 3- $1 MC, then used in-add coupon for .99
Used RR's from other purchases to help pay for it,
Got $10 RR for neutrogena bars =free
Transaction 2:
Razor set 9.89, used $4 MC, got $5 RR =.89
Always pads $3.79, had a FREE coupon= free
Candy bars .49 each
Gatorade .99
Rock star $1.24 clearance
(fillers to use up my $10 RR)
= Tax only:)

Wags, KS, Target and free stuff

2010-06-03T18:31:00.000-07:00

Walgreens:
Reeces and Almond Joy Candy bags $2/5, Used 4 $1MC, received $5 RR for buying $10 worth= .25 a bag
Kotex pads $3.49, used $1, received $2.49 RR =free (I also received 2 Catalina's for free Always pads)
Ecotrin $2, used $2, received $2 RR= $2overage
Filler items: .37 photo key chains
20 ft. extension cord $1.99
Comb .50
(I did 4 different transactions to try to roll as many RR as possible)

King Soopers
I am stocking up on essentials (nesting) and preparing to make some freezer meals tomorrow so I didn't get the best deals, but they are still good. All 2.99, used $1mc or $2mc =.99 or 1.99
Mission Tortillas $2.00, used one .55 KS coupon =$1.45 or $2.00
Frozen veggies $1.25 each, .60 ks coupon = 1.05 each
Kroger cheese $1.50 each, used 3 .75/2 ks coupons = 1.13 each
Zone Perfect and Luna (I usually get these for free, but I decided to pay .25 each for them so I can have some hospital snacks for John)
Quilted Northern 5.99, used $1.25 ks coupon =$4.74

Target
Bounty 9.99 Buy 2, get a $5 gift card, used 2 $1 MC, 1 .75 Target coupon = ^6.12 per pack
Armor All $6.99 wheel shine, $4.49 multi-purpose cleaner, used $3/2 Target coupon, $2 MC, and will submit for $6.99 rebate =free
Eggo Waffles $1.75, used $1 Target coupon =.75 per box
Strawberries $1, Blueberries $1.50 Juicy Juice $2.24 (so I can drink something before the c-section)

Free Stuff
The nice checkout lady at Walgreens gave me a sample of Kotex in a cute little bag with another coupon= more free products.
I happened to check out one of hip2save's too good to be true deals a few min. after she posted it...and it was worth it!! I got this knife FREE at Lowes ($8.99 value). The offer has since expired.
Similac- free in the mailbox today. It came with 4- $5 coupons.

Rite Aid and King Soopers

2010-05-27T06:09:00.000-07:00

I got a few deals this week.
Rite Aid:

I had a $10 gift card from a previous promotion, and I got a $25 gift card for transferring a prescription, so I paid $0 OP, and still have some $ left on the gift card. I also did 2 transactions and used a $5/25 coupon for one and a $5/20 coupon for the other- which took another $10 off my total purchase.

Kleenex 2.49, BOGO, used 2- $1.00/2 MC
Cascade 2.99, $1.00MC, $2.00 SCR = free
Tugaboos diapers 6.99, $1.00 rite aid coupon, $2.00 SCR= $3.99
Thank you cards 4.99
Light bulbs 2/$6, $2 SCR = $2.00 each
Johnson's body wash $2.86, $1.00MC =$1.86
Airheads $1.99
Rubbing Alcohol $1.99, BOGO
Vaseline $1.99
Venus razors $5.49, $2.00MC =$3.49
Hair ties $1.99
Gatorade .99, .20 Rite Aid coupon =.79
Crackers .49
(not pictured- cookies and 2 candy bars that were in the cooler)
Total Spent after rebates (but on gift cards)= $13

King Soopers

I needed a few groceries, so I was on the lookout for deals. I got 4 Kraft dressings for .17 each after coupons and Catalina. I spent $1.99 or .99 on the All detergents, and the sparkling water was free with Catalina:)

Safeway

2010-05-06T17:08:00.000-07:00

I got a few deals at Safeway this morning before my Dr. Apt.
Cin. Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios 1.49 each
used 1 .55 MC which doubled to 1.00
1.00/2 MC
.55 e-coupon for Cin Toast Crunch
.55 e-coupon for Honey Nut Cheerios
=.46 each
Ziploc bag 1.49 with Safeway coupon (the coupon didn't make it very obvious which size, so I think I got a bigger size than I was supposed to, but it said 30 coupon on the coupon and I paid the correct price)
.40 MC which doubled to .80
=.69
Cake mix, frosting, and cookie mix 1.89 each, Buy 2 get 3 free.
.40 MC for cookie which doubled to .80
.75 MC off cake AND frosting which doubled to 1.00
.75 MC off cake AND frosting which doubled to 1.00
1.00 cake and frosting e-coupon
.75 cookie mix e-coupon
=.71 profit
Pampers Diapers
7.99 with Safeway Coupon
2.00 e-coupon
1.50 MC
=4.49

My latest grocery deals

2010-04-27T19:57:00.000-07:00

Wow it has been a while since I posted deals. I have been posting more regularly on my other blog because of the pregnancy.
Here is what I got this week:
King Soopers:
I don't feel like posting all the details tonight. Final prices were:

Sour Cream .50 each
Mountain yogurt= free
Yoplait yogurt .10 each
Country crock butter .10 each
Pesto (on clearance for 2.50 each)
Rice Crispies 1.25 each
Milk 1.88
Sprite .49
Recess= free
Mentos gum= free

Safeway:

Lettuce 1.00
Cheerios .66
Cinnamon Toast Crunch .66 or 1.00 each
Always pads 1.00 overage
Trash bags 4.99 (too expensive but I needed them)

Walmart:
I had some free coupons I needed to use before the end of the month. All these were free:

Walgreens and Target this week

2010-03-27T14:14:00.001-07:00

I went to Walgreens because I had a bunch of $3.00/1 Huggies coupons to use.

3 Huggies 8.99/pack, 3-$3 MC, used $1 Walgreens coupons from coloring book (took off $3), and received $5 RR for buying 3 = $3.32/pack
I did this deal 3 times and then needed to use my $15 in RR.
I got Olay quench 7.99 and got quench body lotion free, I used 2- $1 MC, and will submit for 7.99 rebate =free+ $2 overage
I bought Visine 12.79, used $2 MC, and will submit for rebate= free +$2 overage
I got some plain white T's .74 each, and headbands .32 as filler for RR items.

I also went to Target. Batteries (24pk) on sale for 9.99, used $1 Target coupon and $1 MC = $7.99
Key Lime Cheesecake price cut $5, used .75 MC =$4.25
Ore Ida hash browns, $2.50 B2GO, used 2-$1MC =$1 each
Garage/lawn bags $2.37 clearance
Small gift bags .24 clearance
Connect 4 game $7, used $4 MC =$3
Huggies wipes $2.03, $1MC = $1.03
Pampers wipes $2.03, $1target coupon =$1.03
St. Ives travel items .99 each, = free or overage after coupons
Crest kids toothpaste $1.49 (price cut), $1 target coupon, .75 MC= .24 overage
not pictured: Pillow 2.54, $1.50 target coupon= $1.04

Shopping Today

2010-03-13T16:38:00.000-08:00

I went to Lowes, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Goodwill, Safeway and Natural Grocers.
At Safeway they had some store promo's running, so I got some good stuff:

Fresh Express salad and Marie's salad dressing 5/$5, used 3-$1 mc= $2 for all 5

Fruit snacks and Oatmeal squares 5/$5 used 2-.50/2 mc for fruit snacks which doubled, 1-1.00mc for oatmeal squares, e-coupons took some off. =under $2 for 5 things =.40 each, Avocados .88 each, Apple Juice .99 each, carrot shreddings 1.00, bagels $2.
Walgreens
I needed to use up some RR at Walgreens. Pampers wipes $2/4, used 2- .50mc =$1.50each, Jellybeans $2 each, used $1/2 Walgreens coupon and $1/2 mc = $1 each, Crunch bars .89 each, but .49 with in-add coupon, used 3 BOGO mc which took of .89 for each one, then scanned in-add coupon = less can 5 cents each.
Rite Aid
I decided to do the cover girl deal a few more times, and use the overage towards shavers, batteries and Jelly beans:) It worked great and I only paid about $5 total (which was mostly tax on each transaction)
Natural Grocers- Just opened in my town, so I got some free stuff.
I bought 2- way to expensive organic fuji apples and a .99 cliff bar. I got a reusable bag, a 24 pk of water, vitamin D pills and chap stick for FREE, plus there were a lot of free samples around the store which are also pictured.

I was planning to stop at Sprouts (another organic store that opened in our town this week- but the parking lot was PACKED at 11am and 3pm on my way in and out of town, so I decided to skip it).
My favorite deals of the day:
A houseplant on clearance for $4.99 at Lowes, and a drawstring skirt (Roxy Brand) from Goodwill:)

Rite Aid- Week of March 7

2010-03-07T14:50:00.000-08:00

I didn't find all the good deals Hip2Save mentioned, but I found similar things. I also had about $10 left on a Rite Aid gift card from a previous deal so I didn't have such a high OOP cost.
Transaction #1
Pampers 9.99
Always 3.99
Oral B toothbrush 5.99
Metamucil 13.99 ($4 higher than online price!:()
=33.96
-$5/20 Rite Aid coupon (for watching videos)
-$1.50 Pampers coupon
-$1.00 Always coupon
-$3.00 Oral-B coupon
-$3.00 Metamucil coupon
Get a $5 Metamucil Single Check rebate
Get a $1 Always SCR
Get a $10 Rite Aid card with Rebate
=$4.46 for all = or $1.12 each

Transaction #2
2- Curel lotions $5 each
1 Jergens lotion $5
=$15
-$3/15 Rite aid coupon
-3- $1 MC
$5 SCR
=$4 for all or $1.33 each

Transaction #3
1 Biore strips $5
1 Biore cleanser $5
1 Biore moisturizer on clearance for $7.49
=17.49
-$3/15 Rite Aid coupon
-$5 BOGO Biore coupon
-$1 Rite Aid coupon
-$2 MC (from store tear pad)
$5 SCR
=$1.49 for all 3 or .49 each

Transaction #4
3 John Frieda Shampoo/Conditioners $5 each
2 Cover Girl foundations $8.49 each
2 Cover Girl mascaras $8.19 each
Jelly Beans .79
=49.15
Store BOGO -8.49
Store BOGO -8.19
-$3/15 Rite aid coupon
-8.49 Cover Girl manufacturer coupon BOGO
-8.19 Cover Girl manufacturer coupon BOGO
-$2.50/2 Cover Girl mc
-$3.00 John Frieda MC
-$3.00 John Frieda MC
-$1 Rite aid coupon off John Frieda
$5 SCR for John Frieda
= All for free plus overage.

Total $ spent after rebates = under $10.

My $50 grocery trip

2010-03-06T15:56:00.000-08:00

King Soopers
I went to the store with a few things on my list, but I found a lot more on sale. I got all this for under $50. I don't want to go into detail but I will highlight the best deals:
Zone perfect bars $1.00 each, used .55 mc which doubled to $1.00= free (I have been abiding by their "3 of the same coupon per transaction" rule and I did 3 different transactions with them.)
Softsoap $1.00, used .50 mc which doubled = free
Bread/bagels/rolls .99 each on clearance
Pillsbury pizza dough $1.25 each, used 2- .35mc which doubled to .70=.55 each, and used a .40/2 which doubled and took .40 off each of the other 2. I also saved $1.40 on this item through shortcuts e-coupons. =.35 each for each of the 4.
Bertolli pasta 3.49 (markdown) and I used my free Digorno 200 calorie pizza coupon to get to $10. I had a "valued customer" coupon for $2 off any $10 frozen food purchase.
When you think about all the things I got fruits, vegetables, meat, milk, cheese, coffee creamer and other random items I think I did pretty good!

My deals this week

2010-03-02T16:39:00.003-08:00

This week I went to Safeway, Walmart and Walgreens.
Here are my best deals:

L-R
Walmart
Kotex liners 1.00 each, $1.50/2 mc =.25 each
I only bought so many because I am pregnant and seem to be needing them more than normal:)
Walgreens
Purex $5.99 BOGO store deal, BOGO mc= all for free
Starbucks drink $1.25 each with in-add coupon, $1.00 mc for each =.25 each
Safeway
Prego sauce $1.25 each with in-add Safeway coupon, .50/2 mc which doubled =.62 each
Pasta .50 each box
Snickers .99 each B2G2 free, I bought 8, used 4- .50/2 mc which doubled = all free

Rite Aid & King Soopers

2010-02-23T19:42:00.000-08:00

King Soopers
I scored a few things at King Soopers today. I had coupons for Free Oreo Cakesters (Kraft First Taste), and Free Nestle Chocolate chips (King Soopers Loyalty coupon). Sadly- because I am avoiding chocolate they don't do me much good. Gum was $1.00 I used my .75mc which doubled to $1 =Free. I have been eating an apple a day for the past 2 months. I have figured out that my favorite type of apple is FUJI, and Organic Cameo and Fuji are AWESOME. I got a few Organic Fuji apples for .99/lb. Very berry bagels were kind of a splurge. I also found my favorite Brianna's New American salad dressing and bought it (even though it was 4.19!) I LOVE it and that is the only reason I bought it.

Rite Aid
Cheerios were 2/$5 (which wasn't that cheap, but I had 2- $1mc, they were 14oz boxes, and I needed a few more items to get to $20 so I could use my $5/$20 coupon.)=$1.50 each
Finish Dish washing Tabs (clearance 50% off) $3.49, $1 Rite Aid coupon (from video values), $1 MC = $1.49 (There is a $1.50 rebate, but I don't think this particular package qualifies)
Eucerin Lotion $9.99 (sale), $1 MC =$8.99 (plus the bottle has 25% more)
Johnson Body wash $4.49 (BOGO for .01) use 2 $1 Rite Aid coupons, 2 $1mc =.49 for both
Sweethearts .25 per bag (75% clearance)
Then I got $5 off the above purchases using the video values coupon.

Target and Safeway this week

2010-02-13T15:58:00.000-08:00

Target-

I was sooo stoked when I read about this shaver/body wash deal (that sadly ends today). I found everything I was looking for and spent $50. I received $35 in Target gift cards and will submit a $15 rebate =FREE.
Venus and Fusion razors 6.99 each
Buy 2 get a $5 gift card, used 3-$2mc, 1-$4mc (got 2 $5 gift cards)
Olay Body Wash (the kind on the end caps) $5.50, Used 3- Buy Venus razor get Olay body wash free coupons, received $5 gift card for purchasing 3 body washes
Submit for $15 olay rebate
=$12.04 in overage after rebate!

Orbit was cheap and I had a $1.00mc for each,
Dole lettuce was $1.50 and I had a .75mc

I bought 4 Sterilite containers ($5.44 each)
I also took in a coupon(that I got in the mail) that said if I registered with target (wedding registry) I would get a $20 gift card. I asked them if I could do a baby registry instead and they said "no problem!" So I got a $20 gift card and a bunch of goodies (especially coupons)!

Safeway

Cookie mix was $1 each when you buy 4
I used 4- .40mc which doubled to .80 and got .40 off for an e-coupon
=.10 each
Gala Apples were .88lb
Klenexes were $1.00/box when you buy 4
used .75/3 which doubled to $1.00
=.75 each
Candy was buy 2 get 2 free, I had 2- BOGO free coupons (from tear pads at other stores) and got all 4 for free:)
Other stuff was kind of cheap- but I needed it so I bought it anyway.

Walgreens this week

2010-02-12T18:02:00.001-08:00

I actually went to Walgreens twice this week, but only took pictures of one of the trips:
I did the Huggies deal 4 times (8.99/pack, $2 MC, $1 Wags coloring book coupon, $3 RR)= 2.99 each
CranGrape 2/$5, 2-.50 Wags Feb coupon book coupons =2/$4
Oreos .99 each, used $1/2 MC = .50 each
Venus Razor 8.99, used $2 MC, received 4.00 RR =$3
Oil of Olay body wash 5.49, Buy Venus razor get body wash free MC =free
Dove Men's Body wash 5.99, $1.50 MC, $6 RR =$1.50 overage
Mascara $1.99 after sale and MC
Folders and picture frame- .17-.25 each (fillers for RR/coupon/item ratio)
Yep!

Shopping!

2010-02-06T17:52:00.000-08:00

I was very excited to go shopping today because I finally know that we are having a BOY and now I could buy him something:)
I ended up going to Goodwill because I was in the area and saw a sign that said "sale today". Most items were 50% off except blue tags (which means they are brand new from Target-selling at goodwill).
Turns out, the two best things I found were not 50% off, but they were still great deals. I found a brand new Graco pack n play (still in the box) for $69! Target sells it for $135-150.
I has an infant napper with vibration and sounds, a changing thing and a beautiful pattern. John and I both think it is very modern looking and we are excited. We set it up just to make sure there wasn't anything missing or broken- but it was pretty obvious when we opened it that it had never been opened before. We didn't fully strap on the infant napper so that's why it looks a little loose.

I got a heavy duty clothes rack brand new for 19.99 at Goodwill. Target sells it new for $60. I put it the basement with my "clothes that don't fit because I'm pregnant" clothes:)

I first stopped at the Arc because they had 50% off almost every color tag. I found these brand new onesies (you can still see the folds) and I found some super cute overalls. I really wanted to buy a cute outfit for my baby BOY, and I didn't find anything on sale that jumped out at me at Walmart- so I was very excited to find these.

Here are some shirts I got for 1/2 price from goodwill.

Target and Safeway shopping

2010-01-25T19:44:00.001-08:00

I went to Target and Safeway last Friday:

At Safeway I bought 4 boxes of fruit snacks ($1 each after sale). I used 2 .40 MC and one .50 MC which doubled to save me $2.60, I saved .90 using e-coupons, and I got a Catalina for $2.50 off my next purchase =$2 moneymaker
I got the natural Mac n Cheese and potatoes for free after doubled coupon.
At Target I got the down blanket (we have had Johns for 6 years and although I wash it- it is gross!) normally 59.99, marked down to $15. I also got the Nevia body wash free after coupons, and paid .79 for the Dawn.

At Target today I got an awesome Fuchsia bag for 4.24, some shades for 2.48 each, and some undies for .75. The bag is awesome because it can hold a lot of stuff...you can see it better in the next picture.

shopping today

2010-01-16T18:17:00.001-08:00

I finally went out shopping.
I got a few good deals at the 1/2 price sale at Goodwill.

I stopped at Old Navy and found a maternity shirt that I wanted before Christmas (but it was 26.50). Today they had 1/2 price off clearance, and it was on clearance. I got the black one for 3.99.

The other one was from Maurices (it was 75% off) which made it about $5.

I went to Walmart with my King Soopers and Safeway adds so I could price match. I price matched Rice Krispies for $1.50 each, and I found a $1/1 box coupon on each box. Once of the boxes also had "buy 2 boxes get free marshmallows" coupon on it.
So $1 for all of this:

So I made this:

One of the few treats I can eat when you cut out Citric Acid and Chocolate:)

I opened the paper...

2010-01-13T15:44:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how fast things can change. About a year and a 1/2 ago I learned how much free stuff you can get by couponing and reading blogs...and I went nuts (scroll through the blog to see all the stuff I got). Then November of this year hit and I stopped cold turkey. I never thought I would quit couponing. Now I haven't quit, but since November looking at pictures of food has repulsed me, and I have been so sick I haven't had energy to focus on anything but the basics (because of being pregnant). I simply did not care how much food cost at the store- I just wanted to get the stuff and go home as soon as possible. Now I am 17 weeks along and I still feel sick. I still have to take nausea pills, and I still have bad nights. BUT...after spending $80 on groceries at Walmart the other day I decided I need to start being more frugal again. Soooo...

I opened the paper this week (big step). I glanced at the coupons (but have not cut them out yet). I started reading some of the blogs on my blogroll once in a while again. I plan to look at the grocery add this week and I hope I can begin to save a fraction of what I was saving before:)

I finally went to a store today...

2009-12-03T19:01:00.001-08:00

for the first time in over a month! The sad thing is...I didn't use any coupons and tried to get what I needed and get out as soon as possible. I feel like a different person from who I was in October. I hope I can find that coupon loving- money saving chica back soon. In the mean time...I might be posting again soon, but if you want to know why I have been not posting check out this post from my other blog:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
I miss my money saving friends.

Taking a break

2009-11-13T16:24:00.000-08:00

I'm taking a break from couponing for a bit. I hope to get back into it in December, but I've been busy and sick and that has been one thing to give up for a short while.
Luckily because I have a nice stockpile- the only thing my husband needs to get from the store is produce, bread and eggs. I gave him a list for Walgreens the other day and he did good. I think I am easily staying within the grocery budget- mostly because I am not doing as much shopping.

King Soopers and Walgreens deals

2009-10-30T16:30:00.000-07:00

I finally got out and found some great deals. I hadn't gone to the grocery store in over 2 weeks, so I was scared of what my total bill would be:(
King Soopers:

Mega Event deal.
I got did the buy 10 select items save $5.00 deal 3 times. The price I list is after the .50 off each item.
Gatorade .49 each
Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes .99 used 2- .25 which doubled, and 1- .40 which doubled, 2- .40 also came off from Shortcuts.com =.13 eachKraft Cheese (4lb bag) 2.49 eachSteamfresh lightly sauced veggies with pasta 1.49, used .50mc which doubled =.49 each
Steamfresh meals for 2 5.49 each, Used BOGO mc which took off 7.99?!, used $1.25 off MC from King Soopers insert = .87 each
Ore Ida tater tots $2.49, $1 mc from King Soopers mailer =$1.50
Fudge Cookies .99 each, used $1.50/2, =.25 each
Q-tips, WAY TOO EXPENSIVE because my coupon didn't double, but that's ok:)
Daisey Sour cream $1.50 (this stuff lasts way better than the cheap brand)
Playtex living gloves .99, used $1 mc, =free
Carnation Evaporated Milk .50each, used 2 .50/2 which doubled =freeKleenexes .99 each, .50/3 MC which doubled =.66 each

Here are the other deals I found at King Soopers(or stuff I wanted:)

Not included in the pictures are the .05 4x6 prints I got because the grocery store has re-modeled:)
I'll just highlight the deals:
Tortillas 1.00
93% Ground beef $1.99/lb, bought $5 worth and used $1 King Soopers from mailer. $4.00/2.5lbs
Snapple $1.00, used .50 mc which doubled = free
Dole Mandarin oranges $1.00 each, used .50 mc which doubled =free
Apples .77/lb and .99/lb
Oven Roasted Chicken $4.99, used $1 King Soopers from mailer =$3.99
Dole Salad $1.99, used $1 mc =.99
Bag of Potatoes $2.49, used $1 King Soopers from mailer =$1.49

For everything in the two pictures =$54.00 Not too bad:)

Walgreens

I read about the Dove deal at Hip2Save (see blog-roll on the side)
7 Dove Conditioner, 1 Dove Shampoo, $4.99 each,BOGO free, Used 7 $1.50mc and 1 $1mc = 9.50, received $10 RR. =.50 overage
Always pantiliners $3.89, had $2.00 Catalina, =$1.89
Rimmel Mascara 50% off (3.74 each), used BOGO mc and $2.00 MC =.87 each
Trident gum $2/2, used 2 BOGO mc I found on a tearpad at Safeway which took $1.29 off each one, received $1 RR for each 2, =.58 overage total
Highlighter .10 (so I could use RR's)
Toy pen thing $1.29 (for prize)

Busy-ness

2009-10-28T16:27:00.000-07:00

Man, I feel like I've been away from the shopping scene for a while. Even my husband was surprised that I hadn't gone shopping in over a week. I see that King Soopers has some great deals this week, and after the snow calms down...I might venture out:) In the meantime I will continue making WARM food to keep the house toasty. Let it snow..I want a snow day:)

Thinning the Stockpile

2009-10-18T15:51:00.000-07:00

All my deal hunting from this summer has created an overflow of "stockpile" in my basement. I donated a bunch of stuff to a local pregnancy resource center this week.
I hope they love the stuff!

Other highlights of my shopping week include Safeway: Snapple was .99 each when you buy 4, I used 4 .55 mc which doubled .45 =4 free Snapple's. I bought some gum as filler. I also had $10.00 left over from Joint Juice deal that needed to be used up, so I bought 2 rotisserie chickens. My receipts said my savings were 91% and 100%!!

Wags this week

2009-10-12T19:32:00.000-07:00

Since I get at least 8 coupon inserts from School each Monday, I decided it was a good time to do the peanut butter deal. Buy 8 @ 1.66 each, use 8- .40 coupons get $8 back= .38 each
Other deals were to roll RR and get more free stuff.
Trident $2/2, 2- .75MC, $1RR=.45 overage
Razor $8.99, $4.00MC, $6 RR = $.99 overage
Halls $1, .50MC, $1 RR =.50 overage
Dentek 2.79, $1 MC, $2RR = .21 overage
Boot Shoelaces $1 clearance
Light bulb $1.50 clearance
Highlighters .10 clearance
Nuetrogena baby face $1.24 used $2 MC =.76 overage
I also used a bunch of these RR's on other things I needed.

Organization Saturday

2009-10-11T17:58:00.000-07:00

With snow and cold weather to keep me indoors, I did some heavy duty cleaning and some major organizing.
I wanted to do a lot of baking, but I was limited by ingredients (mostly eggs). I hate running to the store because it is COLD out, and because the nearest supermarket is 10 min. away and pretty expensive. To help me with these problems in the future I did an inventory of my pantry, and my extra storage in the basement. Now I know what I need.

Last minute grocery deals and Walgreens

2009-10-06T19:23:00.000-07:00

I decdided to stop by King Soopers and Safeway for some last minute grocery deals (the sale ad ends today) and I got my first chance to go to Walgreens this week too.
King Soopers

I had a lot of .55 off 1 Zone Perfect Bar coupons. KS doubled to $1 and they were on sale for $1. I did 3 transactions to get 9 free.
I also saw that Mountain High Yogurt was 2/$1 at the store I shopped at last week. I cut out tons of coupons for .50/2 (which doubled) and got 18 yogurts for free.
Strawberries were 1.77, Pesto was a little on sale and I had a coupon. I also got a full size poster for .80 (not pictured).

Safeway

I wanted to use some of my $10 Catalina's from Joint Juice so I bought a few things that weren't free:)
Cheerios (huge size) 3.00, $1 MC =$2 each
Joint juice (one last time) 1.39 each, $5.00/7 coupon, received $10 Catalina =$5.27 overage
Mr. Clean products $2.99 sale, BOGO coupon (which took off 4.69), .75 MC from mailer, Safeway coupon for $2.49 (for each one) =.46 overage. I expected to pay for these, but hey- if they want to pay me to take it, I won't complain:)
Tortillas 1.89 each
Roasted chicken $5
Oatmeal .99 clearance
Cream cheese 1.49
Total=$25, used 2-$10 Catalina's, pd $5, got $10 Catalina back.

Walgreens
There were some deals that I read about on Hip2Save that didn't work in CO. For example the Hershey's Dark chocolate bars were not for 2/$3, the Rimmel mascara was not BOGO.
I did need to use RR's..so here is what I got:

8 Dove deodorants 1.94 each, 8- $1 MC, got $10 RR back =$2.48 overage
Trident Layers 2/$2, used 2- .75 MC, got $1 RR = .50 overage
Playtex gloves .99 with in-add coupon, 1.00 MC =Free
Starbucks Frapachinno drinks 3.99 each with in-add coupon. I like to use these as thank yous for teachers who cover my classes. Tie a bow this sugary energy booster and it will brighten anyones day.
Hershey's .29 each, highlighters .15 (filler items)

Super Walgreens week

2009-10-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

It was a super week at Walgreens this week. I did more transactions than I have ever done! At the first WAGS I did 6 transactions, and at the second one I did 6 or more.

I spent a little over $20 for all this, but it includes 8 12-pks of soda, so it still is a good deal! I did most of my transactions on Tuesday so I could use the $5/$25 coupon. The post-it notes were .15 each on clearance and were nice when I wanted to use RR. I also liked the baby powder RR to add as filler. Also, the store had many lotions and shavers still on the shelves when I left:) See how to get these deals at Hip2Save HERE. FYI- The Theraflu deal that everyone else is talking about isn't working here in CO.
The only other place I went lately is King Soopers where I did 3 transactions and got 9 Zone perfect bars for free. They are 1.00 on sale this week, .55 MC from 9/13, Doubled to 1.00= Free.

All about the Overage...

2009-09-26T14:10:00.001-07:00

Gotta love it when you get a LOT of overage...
The highlights of my trip today were Rite Aid and Safeway.
Rite Aid
See Hip2Save posts HERE
2 pkgs Huggies wipes 2.50 each, 2- $2 off Huggies diaper product coupons, $1 Mail-in-Rebate =Free
Proantinox $6.99, -$6.99 Rebate, -$3 Rite Aid Adperks coupon, =$3 overage
Electrasol 2.99, -.75 MC, -1.50 Rebate =.74
Tag Body spray 4.99 each, BOGO 50% off store sale -2.49, BOGO coupon -4.99, -2.00 MC =.25 each
Clean and Clear $4.50, -$2 MC, -$3 Rite Aid Adperks coupon = .50 overage
KitKat .88 BOGO free =.44 each
Little crayon things .12 each
used $5/25 coupon
Total purchace = $6.13 OVERAGE Plus over $25 of it qualifies for teh rewards program which will probably get me a $10 gift card between last week and this weeks transactions. My total before rebates was a little over $5, but I had a gift card from previous deals so $0 OP.

Safeway
I read about the Joint Juice deal at Money Saving Mom HERE
8 bottles of Joint Juice $1.39 each, used 4 BOGO coupons, 1- $1 MC, Received $10 Catalina for next purchase =$5.44 overage
Trix, Cheerios, Nut clusters, Granola bars $1.50 each because of a rain check from last week. Used .55 Trix MC doubled to $1, $1 Cheerios MC, $1 Nut clusters MC, and .40 granola bar MC which doubled to .80, plus 2.50 in e-coupons which came off automatically (I added them to my card at home) =.30 overage
Capri-Sun 1.99, Catalina for free =FREE
Second transaction 7 bottles of Joint Juice, $5 off 7 Catalina that printed from the first transaction, received $10 Catalina for next order = $5.27 overage
Total overage from Safeway = $11.01

Target
8- Crystal Light 3-pks .68 clearance, used4- $2/2 MC, =$2.56 overage
Sara Lee Deli meat 2.78, 2.65, used 2-$3 MC (from becoming a fan on facebook)= .57 overage
Oatmeal 1.02 each, $1.25/2 mc = .40 each
Syrup $2.50
Multi-pack notebooks .15 clearance
Book covers .20 clearance
Total =.80 before tax

Shopping!!!

2009-09-19T18:39:00.000-07:00

I decided to go to Fort Collins to shop because I could pick up my $10 gift card to the mall for free and I could stop by Rite Aid. It turned out to be a great choice.
Check out all my deals!
Rite Aid
I read about my Rite Aid deals at Hip 2 Save. Johnson's Baby items 2.99 each, used 10 $1 MC, Purchase 10 get a $15 rebate, Used $5/20 coupon I got for watching ads online, =FREE
Suave Lotion 1.99, $1 Single Check Rebate (SCR), .75 MC, =.25
Wet Ones 1.99, $1 SCR, $1 MC, =Free
Cover girl face makeup 7.59, 7.59, 8.29 and 8.29, BOGOfree deal at store, 2 BOGO MC, 2- $1 MC, =$2 overage!!
Plus I used my Rite Aid gift card from previous promotions $0 OP

The Mall
I signed up earlier to get a $10 gift card for presenting an e-mail that I signed up for earlier from Shop Smart Look Fab. I was looking for black pants, and after shopping around at a few stores, I found some clearance pants at The Limited. (Normal price for pants at that store is $69.00) I found some for 19.99 with 40% off, and khakis for 6.99 with 40% off. After using the $10 gift card, I spent $20 for 3 pairs of Limited pants!

Target
I found a bunch of $1 item by the door 75% off so everything in this picture was .25 each. I have a bunch of things for the Shoe boxes for kids at Christmas and presents for my niece and nephews:) I also had 5 $1.50 off Kashi items from previous deals that I wanted to get but they were out...so I decided to do the Kashi deal this time.
5 items $2.88 each, buy 5 get a $5 gift card, used 5 $1.50 MC =5 items for $1.90 (.38 each)

Groceries- Since my kitchen is well stocked with the basics (and I have been freezing veggies and fruit if it is about to go bad- then using it like a week later) I only got super deals this week.
Safeway 4 Nature Valley Nut clusters 2.50 each, Buy 4 save $4 promotion, used 4 $1 MC, saved $3.20 in e-coupons!, =$1.20 overage!8 cans Campbell's tomato soup .50 each, used 4 $1/2 MC =FREE (and I earned 100 Labels for Education points)
I also bought a $5 roasted chicken so they wouldn't owe me money:)

King Soopers 7 Nestle Chocolate chips 2.49 each, Buy 10 save $5 promotion =1.99 each, .50 MC which doubled =.99 each
Hot pockets 1.99, Buy 10 save $5 promo= 1.49, .50 MC which doubled, = .49
Mentos Gum $1.00 each (rain check from last week) used 9 .55 MC which doubled to 1.00=FREE
Jello 1.27, Buy 10 save $5 promo= .77, used .50/2 MC which doubled =.27 each

Garage Sales
I only went to 2, and I only spent $2, but I got this:

I was planning to avoid Goodwill, but they advertised "big sale" outside and I got sucked in. It was 1/2 price everything day:) I got tons of blue binders for .25 each. I plan on using them to put between the computer screen when the kids are testing in the lab.
I couldn't pass up a stuffed moose for .50. I got a swimming suit top, a few shirts and a large canvas bag in a cool print.
This is how I plan on getting the binders to school:) Phew. What a fun day!

Wags this week

2009-09-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

I got a few good deals at Walgreens (and used up a whole bunch more RR).
True North nuts $2.99, $3 RR, $1MC, TRY me FREE offer, =potential overage of $4.
Shick Quattro razors 8.99 each, BOGO, used 4 $4MC, =2/.99
Scotch packing tape, $1.49 clearance, .50MC =.49 each
Carefree pads $1.99, $2 RR, $1MC, =$1 overage
Candy= filler items for RR coupons used.

Too busy to shop

2009-09-12T10:47:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted here lately because school and VB has kept me too busy to shop for the most part.
I was excited this week because I got this in the mail:

I have always wanted to be a randomly selected home by Neilson to do a survey about our TV's, computers, and viewing habits. The best part was that they included $2 right in the package. WOO HOO.
I also found a place where I can sign up to do other kinds of surveying for them to get prizes. We'll see if that works out.

I went to Walgreens this week to use up some RR that were about to expire. All I bought was Starbucks Ice cream and Cran-Grape juice. Boring:)
I got tons of great deals at King Soopers (Mentos Gum, Organic Yogurt, Healthy Choice Steamers). I also bought meat, cheese, eggs, bread, milk and lots of produce and still stayed within the $40 limit. SWEET. No time to take pictures and brag:(

Walgreens this week

2009-08-30T20:17:00.000-07:00

I made my Walgreens trip very quick today, because I wanted to roll some RR, but I didn't have a lot of time to plan.

Carefree 1.99, $1 MC, $2 RR = $1 overage
Rembrant toothpaste $5, get $5 RR =free
Shaver $4 get $4 RR =free
Buy 2 Reeses, get Coke zero 20 oz. free, used BOGO MC and .55 MC = .44 for 2 Reeses and a coke
Toothbrush 2.99, .40 MC, $2.99 RR = .40 overage

You can find all kinds of great deals at Hip2Save HERE.

Safeway this week

2009-08-28T20:59:00.000-07:00

I got a lot of great deals at Safeway yesterday.

I had 4 $2 off Angel Soft and Sparkle coupons that I printed a long time ago, so I got some free TP and paper towels.
I also had a free sandwich from the deli area (buy 7 get the 8th free or something like that). There is a special this week where if you get a sandwich you get a free 20 oz. coke. In my second transaction I got another sandwich for 3.99 (with in-add coupon) and another free Coke. So I got 2 sandwiches (Tuscan Chicken with fancy cheese, special sauce, onions...yummy!), and 2 cokes for $3.99. SUPPER!
I also did the buy 5 get $5 off cereal/nut cluster deal, but they didn't have any of the Kashi cereal I wanted, so I had to settle for some other choices.
I also did the Velveeta cups deal again (BOGO free, and get $1 Catalina for buying 2)
I did buy a few other things like batteries, apple juice and cheese (for .60 a bag!) to help my total before coupons get up to over $20.

Walgreens this week

2009-08-25T20:24:00.000-07:00

I followed Hip2Save post about Walgreens deals HERE because I wanted to spend all my RR from last weekend (they expire on the 31st). I did 6 different transactions because each $5 RR said cannot be combined with another $5 RR. Each of my transactions was a little over $5, and I got mostly stuff I can use. I went in with $30 RR and left with $23 RR. Pretty good.
My favorite find: I picked up 3 coupons books from an isle display at Safeway. One of them was a $1.00/2 Planters Trail Mix coupon I was bummed because they coupons said "only good in August", or "only good September"...but when I saw the add for Walgreens had an in-add coupon for .99 each, I decided it would make a good deal.
(.50 each)This happens to be one of Obama's favorite snacks.

More Walgreens:)

2009-08-22T18:56:00.001-07:00

I definitely took advantage of the $5 RR when spending $25 deal. Because the $25 only needed to be reached before coupons, I spent between $5-13 most transactions (and got a lot of RR back) One transaction I used some other RRs and spent $2.48.
Here is the majority of things I got (some soda and a few other things aren't pictured).

Highlights:
Zyrtec =$2.62 overage (I used the $2 MC instead of the $3 Internet printable to avoid beepage)
Zantek= free after coupons
Digital photo album $5.19 (suggested retail on the box is $49.99!). I used a few $5 RR to buy these.
Highlighters= .39 each, used $1/2 MC's =.66 overage
I found the Glade candles that were free after coupon at ONE Walgreen's (I stopped at 4 different stores in 2 days).
Bandaids= $2 overage for all of them.
Huggies wipes= $2.13 overage for them
Softsoap= free
Visine $1.49 clearance, $1MC=.49 each

I don't feel like calculating out transactions, but all those deal above don't include the extra $5 RR that came from six transactions.
= Over $35 in overage to spend on other Walgreens stuff

Walgreens and Target

2009-08-21T21:32:00.000-07:00

Walgreens
I did 3 transactions at Walgreens to get 3 $5 RR for having $25 before coupons.

9 12pks of Soda
2 Softsoap body washes
2 Zyrtec stuff
2 Bandaids
2 Starbucks drinks (I drank one)
2 Pringles
Highlighters
Digital keychain photo album
Fusion razor
Gillette bodywash
Air Wick freshener
Huggies
Total cost not including tax after calculating in RR= 10.58!

Target

Kudos bars $2, used $1 Target coupon= $1 (I love these!)
Dove deodorant $3.29, $2 MC, $1 Target =.29 each
Sandwich maker $7
Straw-like stuff $1.25
Venus razors 7.49, used 2- $2 MC, used 2-Buy razor get shave gel free coupons, got $5 Target card for buying 2 razors =not that cheap, but cheap enough to get some razors:)

Check out my new set-up for when you come in the house:

Table $2 garage sale, fake plant $3.14 Target, candle (present), candle holder .25 garage sale, green vase $2 garage sale, dark pot $3 garage sale, candy dish $13 at a school fundraiser (it was filled with cookies:), straw- like things from target. I was thinking about getting greenery for it but I thought that might be too green. Should I spray-paint the straw a different color? Should I cut it down some? Should I leave it? :)

Candy Company Tour

2009-08-19T19:55:00.000-07:00

I posted on my other blog about a candy company tour in Denver that is FREE.
Check it out HERE if your looking for FREE things to do in the Denver area.

Safeway deals

2009-08-16T17:44:00.000-07:00

I was super glad that Money Saving Mom posted the deal about Fruit snacks at Safeway HERE.

I did 4 different transactions to make sure the Catalina deal didn't overlap...which meant I had to have $20 in each transaction before coupons because the in-add coupons require that.
Here is an example of one transaction:
1
4 Fruit snacks 8.00
4 Cheerios 10.00
All detergent 3.99
2 Velveeta cups 2.50
Used in-add Safeway coupons: $4 off fruit snacks, $4 off cheerios, .50 off All, .46 off Velveeta.
MC: 4- .40 fruit snacks, 2- 1.00/2 Cheerios, $1.50 (Catalina) off All, BOGO Velveeta (1.59)
PLUS: I got a $2.50 Catalina for purchasing fruit snacks, and a $1 for buying 2 Velveeta cups.
=Fruit snacks were Free, Cheerios $1 each, All detergent $2.00, Velveeta cups .55 overage
In all I spent $35 on all this stuff, which is pretty good considering the chicken strips were $12, and the laundry detergent was $7, and the Sun dried tomatoes were $5.

I forgot to mention that I earned $4 for my school with box tops, and if I use the redemption code at Safeway between Sept 18 and Oct 16 I can donate 10% of what I spent back to the school (on the receipt it says I spent $61 on qualifying purchases which would be another $6.10 to the school. Not only did I get a lot of the food for free, I also earned over $10 for my school!!

Target, Walgreens and the Mall

2009-08-15T17:54:00.000-07:00

I finally had a chance to to go shopping and find some great deals.
Target:

Kudos bars $2.00 used $1.00 Target coupon= 1.00 a box
Mach 3 razors 5.99, $2 coupon = $3.99
Planters nuts $3.00 each, $1/2 MC =$2.50 each
Air wick freshener $5.99, $6 MC = free
Kashi Cereal 2.74, $1 Target coupon, $1.50 MC =.24
Alexia fries $1.05 on clearance, $1 MC =.05
Kraft cheese 1.89 each, Used $1/2 MC from Safeway book, and $1/2 Target coupon =.89 each
Edwards pie $1.60, $1 printable coupon = .60 each
French's Mustard $1.11, used 1- .50 coupon, and one BOGO coupon = .31 each
Starburst and Skittles $2.24, used $1.00 MC =$1.24 each
3 Musketeers .52, BOGO =.26 each
Everything else in the picture (magnets, clips...) .25 each (75% red dot clearance)!!

I also got some Target stuff for school

The bags were .63 each (clearance)
A lot of the other stuff in the front was .25 and will make great prizes for the kids!

I spent a lot of time at WALGREENS

I did a LOT of transactions, and ended up with a lot of great stuff.
I did a neosportin transaction twice: $3.99 each, used 2-.50 coupons, and the WAGS $2 coupon (from the coloring book), received $4 RR = $1 overage
Bandaid deal once 2.99 each, 2-.50 coupons, $4 RR = .50 each
The Listerine deal twice: Buy 3 at $3 each, used $3/3 coupon and got a $6 RR = free
The toothbrushes were on clearance, so I paid .65 total for all of them.
Rice Krispy treats were 4/$10, I used 2- $1/2 MC, got $5 RR = $3 for all
Huggies wipes 2.79, $2 Wags coupon, .50 MC = .29
Zone bars $3/3, 6- .55/1 MC (from my sister in NE), .50 WAGS coupon (in savings book)=.30 overage
Colgate toothpaste $2.99 $1MC, received $3 RR = $1 overage
Toys in front .25 each (filler for RR coupon #'s) Toys on side .49 each (filler for RR coupon #'s)
Fan in back $3.24 (75% off!)
=5.00 for everything including the fan!
One of my toothbrush transactions didn't print the RR, and I knew exactly what to do, and was pretty sure why it didn't print.(the toothbrushes were on clearance)..but I couldn't decide whether to tell them how to return it and do it over differently, or to let them figure it out. After about 5 min. of the asst. manager and the cashier trying to figure it out, I finally told them why I thought it didn't' print, I helped them figure out the return with adding the coupon $ back on..and then doing a separate transaction with 3 floss instead of toothbrushes. It worked fine. Why can't WAGS employees or managers figure out the system? That's OK. They are very nice, and I think they know everything I am doing is legal, so they value my input on why things aren't printing correctly.
The Mall

I got my $10 off anything from Christopher & Banks, and got this brown and white skirt. They didn't even charge me tax! =free
I got a free VS undie using a coupon from the mail.
I paid $3.99 for this skirt/dress from Vanity. It is so colorful!

Hot Walgreens deals

2009-08-12T18:58:00.000-07:00

I don't have time to go into detail until the weekend, but I got Huggies wipes for .09-.29, I made $2 on Neosporin, and I got free Listerine and Reach by reading Hip 2 Saves Walgreens posts. I didn't think I would be able to find the coloring/activity book everyone was talking about, or the $50 in savings booklet by the door, but I found them both!!! Check it out here (and keep scrolling down...they are all Walgreens related)
I couldn't find any of the other clearance she has mentioned lately...but it is still worth taking a trip to Walgreens this week.
I also found 2 new coupon books in the at King Soopers and Safeway. Look for them on Big yellow stands at the ends of Isles in the store.

A blissful Rite Aid experience:)

2009-08-04T16:04:00.000-07:00

I had a chance to go to Rite Aid today. I was kind of expecting some of the FAR (free after rebate) items to be gone...but NONE of them were!
I followed Hip 2 Save's Rite aid post HERE very closely:)
I printed off 3 $5/25 coupons and did these transactions.

Scenario #1 (Stocking your pantry):
Buy 4 Skippy Peanut Butter $1.99 each=$7.96
Buy 4 Ragu sauces $1.99 each=$7.96
Werther’s Original Caramel Chocolate Candies $2.99
Buy 2 Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Cup .99=$1.98
Buy 1 Zantac 150 (8 ct) $4.99
Total=$25.88
Coupons:
Use the $5 off $25 coupon from coupons.com
Use 2 $1/2 Skippy coupons from the 8/2RP
Use 2 Ragu $1/2 coupons from the 8/2RP
Use the .55 Werthers coupon from the 4/26SS
Use 2 .55 coupons for Honey nut Cheerios from coupons.com
Use the $3 Zantac coupon from here
Pay $12.23

BUT then get back a $5 Single Check Rebate for the Skippy & Ragu, a $2.99 Single Check Rebate for the Werther's, a $4.99 Single Check Rebate for the Zantac. Final cost for all the above--FREE + a .75 moneymaker!

I changed this next scenario quite a bit because I didn't have the BOGO Panteene coupon or the Garnier coupon.??.. (must have been regional coupons)
Scenario #2 (Stocking Your Bathroom):
Buy 1 Mach 3 disposable razors 4.99
Buy 1 Crest Pro Health Toothpaste $2.79
Buy 1 Aveeno lotion (10% off this week) 5.61
Buy 1 Gillette Venus Razor $7
Buy 1 Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic $7.99
Total=$28.38
Coupons:
Use the $5 off $25 coupon
Use the $2 disposable razor coupon 8/2 PG
Use the .75 Crest coupon from the 7/5 or 8/2PG
Use the $2.00 Aveeno coupon from the inside of the package of various small Aveeno products that was free with a deal at Walgreens a few months ago.
Use the $2 Venus coupon from the 8/2PG
Use the $2 printable Banana Boat or Hawaiian Tropic coupon from above
Pay $14.63

BUT then get back $2.79 for the Crest, $5 for the Venus razor, $2 for the Banana Boat/Hawaiian tropic. Final cost for all the above--4.84. I could have done better, but considering the next transaction, I will consider it free.

Scenario #3 (It's all about the PROFIT!):
Buy ReNu MultiPurpose Solution 8 oz Bottle Twin Pack $9.99
Buy Natrol Probiotic $8.99
Buy GE Soft White Long Life Light Bulbs $2
Buy Duck Brand EZ Start Frustration Free Tape $1.49
Buy 6 BIC Crystal Stick Pens (10 ct.) 2/$1=$3
Total=$25.47
Coupons:
Use the $5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon from coupons.com
Use the $2 ReNu coupon
Use the $3 Natrol coupon (for these coupons see Hip-2-Save's post)
Use 3 $1/2 Bic coupons
Pay $12.47

BUT then get back $9.99 for the ReNu, $8.99 for the Natrol, $2 for the GE light bulbs and $1.49 for the Duck Free tape. Final cost FREE + a $10 moneymaker!

Thanks again for Hip-2-Save for making it so easy this week!

Shopping around town

2009-07-30T18:47:00.000-07:00

Got some great deals today.
I'll start out with my clothing deals.

I found a coupon for $10 off your purchase at Christopher & Banks over at Money Saving Madness. I was a bit skeptical, partly because it seems like a GREAT deal, and partly because it seems like an old lady clothes store. I was pleasantly surprised to find a whole wall of 9.99 clothing at the store (they had really cute skirts too). I got this sweater (originally $39.50) to go over some of my teaching outfits and paid .63 (tax).

VS

I got a card in the mail for a free lacie undie and $5 off 1 bra and $15 off 2 bras. Normally I walk in and get the free undie and leave. Today I took a look around and found Demi and Ipex bras at 40% off (with all the sizes and colors available) I got 2 Demi bras and a lace undie for $30. (normal price for 1 bra is $38)

Maurices
Many racks were 75% off already reduced prices at Maurices. I had a $10 off punch card that was full and a gift card so I got these deals and paid $1.65 OP.

The socks were .99 each, the shoes were under $5, I forget how much the shirts were. This dress was 9.99!

I stopped at Office Max to get something printed. I also got these deals:

Crayons .01 each box
Eraser pack .25 each pack
Limit for teachers is double the regular limit.

My average savings for grocery store receipts (it says it at the bottom) is 66%. I'm hoping to increase that, but the last 4 receipts have said 66%:)
FYI- When I find my grocery deals on other blogs the prices vary some, and usually the produce deals are NOT the same.
Safeway
I found some of my Safeway deals at Moneywise Mom HERE and at being frugal is fabulousHERE

I got some "pretty good" deals I normally would pass on because I had a $10off $50 from a home mailer that I wanted to use.
Sweet corn 6/$1
Honey Bunches of Oats 1.99 each, used 2- $1.00/2 coupons and was planning on the Catalina promo mentioned in moneywise mom's blog post. It didn't print, but customer service was so busy they took my word on it and gave me the $5. =.59 each box
Pasta $1.00 each
Doritos 1.88 (in-ad coupon)
Bread .99
Nevia lip stuff 1.99 (mark-down), .50 coupon, doubled =1.00
Crest 1.79, .75 P&G e-coupon, .50 MC, doubled =.04
Gillette fusion razor 4.99, used $4 MC =.99
Nectarines (too expensive:)
Duracell 5.99, $2 Safeway coupon (in-ad), .50 MC, doubled, $1 P&G e-saver coupon (that didn't come off but I can take care of that later) =1.99
Rice Krispie Treats .99 (in-ad coupon)
Deli Sandwiches 3.99 (in-ad coupon), BOGO from home mailer = $2 each sandwich. I ate one for dinner and supper and John ate one for supper. They are delicious! Our favorites are Tuscan Chicken and Ham and Swiss Pannini.
Not pictured: Large bottle of Safeway brand laundry detergent 9.99, 2 24pks of Nestle life water. (used 1.50 mc and .50mc doubled and got $2 cat for buying 2 = $1.75 each 24 pk.
Those were pretty good deals and I got $10 off because I used my $10/50 before the other coupons. I spent $32 and got $7 back =$25

King Soopers
I got most of my deal ideas from Stretching a Buck HERE

Kellogg's products were on sale Thursday only for 50% off.
Special K blueberry cereal $1.74, $1 MC =.74 each
Special K pretzel drizzle bars $1.49, .75 MC +.25 double =.49
Sandies cookies 1.99, used $1.00 MC and $1.00 off milk when you buy Sandies (peel off package)= free
Healthy ones lunch meat $2.49, .50 MC doubled =1.50
Raspberries .97 each
Organic lemonade 1.00, used .75 coupon +.25 doubled =free
Not pictured: Sour cream, lettuce, milk

Part of the Buy 4 get 4 deal:
Herbal Essence products 2.99
Bought 4 =11.96
used 2-BOGO coupons -$5.98
used 2- 1.00 off 1 MC -$2
1.00 P&G esaver coupon -$1
-$4 promo
= $1 overage

Cascade 3.99
-1.00 MC
-.50 p&g e-saver coupon
-$1 Buy 4 save $4 promotion
=1.49

Tide 5.88
used $1 Catalina coupon
.35 p&g e-saver coupon
-$1 Buy 4 save $4 promotion
=3.53

Secret $2.29
-$1 MC
-$1 Buy 4 save $4 promotion
=.29

Always Infinity pads 3.99
-$1 MC
-$1 p&g esaver coupon
-$1 Buy 4 save $4 promotion
=.99

Tampax pearl $3.99
-.50 MC doubled
-.50 p&g e-saver coupon
-$1 Buy 4 save $4 promotion
= $1.50

Not pictured: 2- Always liners 2.99, $1/2 MC, -$2 Buy 4 save $4 promotion =$1.50 each
Gillette Mac3 disposable razors 6.49, $1 Buy 4 save $4 promotion, $2 p&g e-saver =3.29

Shopping: Target, Staples

2009-07-28T20:23:00.000-07:00

My DH (BTW-many bloggers use this term to refer to thier husbands...It might mean Designated Husband or something like that, but I use it too because it works) was having a friend over tonight and told me to "go shopping or something" so they could hang out and talk. He didn't have to ask twice:)
Target

Softsoap 3.00 each, used 2-$2 Target coupons and 1- $2 MC = all free
Flower/plant thing 3.14 (was originally 24.99) :)
Kids sunglasses .75 (these will be great for the orphanage in Peru)
Pop-Tarts 1.52, used .75 target coupons and .55 MC (2 printable ones for blueberry muffin top flavor and 2 coupon insert any flavor ones) =.22 each box
Dawn direct foam 2.29, used $1.50 MC from mail coupon book, used .50 Target coupon (from a Sunday insert..it doesn't show a picture but it does say Dawn)
=.29
Fruit snacks 1.50 (with rain check)

If you are looking for some of the coupons, go to MoneySavingMom, click on Categories along the top, and choose either Target Deals or Printable coupons. If I realize there is a deal and I want to find the printable coupon I check that first, if I can't find it there- then I go to hip-to-save and click on the category that may have it.

Staples

Desk chair 19.99 will receive $10 rebate (and I bought it for school, so I will submit it for reimbursement)
6- 5pks of Bic Mechanical Pencils .25 each THE LIMIT FOR TEACHERS ON THESE AWESOME DEALS IS 25!!!!! I still only bought 6 but it is pretty awesome to know that I can get more if I want. Oh, I used 1 $1.00/2 bic products coupon =6 pkgs for .50
Staples 12pk. mechanical pencils .25 each
So I got 54 mechanical pencils for $1.00 These are going into my prize bin for kids:)
Note card .25 each
Paper $1 after easy rebate

Shopping: Target, WAGS, and King Soopers

2009-07-26T17:17:00.000-07:00

Today I needed to waste some time in town before another event, and it was easy when I found some deals.
Target

Summer items were on clearance for 75% off! (I was there last week and they were only 35% off). I got some things I have been eyeing when they weren't as cheap.
Tablecloths .75 each
Steak knives 1.74 each pkg of 4
Toy light up bouncy thing .75 each
Water bottle .99
Flip flops 1.24
I also got some other great deals.
I got a raincheck for Electrasol tabs 32 ct. for 3.49 a few wks ago!!!...it was one where you just pull rain check paper from where they item was. Today I found the 32 ct. package with a 25% bonus. The shelf price was over $6.00. I paid 3.49 each and used $2.50 coupons to get each box of 40 count for $1.00!
I got Palmolive for .74 and .49 each (1.00 MC from coupons.com and 1.00 target coupon from coupon booklet I got in toothpaste pkgs a while back)
Softsoap was on clearance for 3.00 each. I used 2- 2.00 target coupons= 1.00 each (these look GREAT in shower/wedding gifts)
Fabreeze was 4.28 each and I had 4.00 coupons = .28 each
Bic mechanical pencils were 1.24 each. I used a $1.00/2 MC and a $1.00/2 target coupon = .24 each pkg

Next stop Walgreens

I got 5 mailing envelopes .39 each
Used 2- $1.00/2 mc and 1- .50/1 coupon =.55 overage
BTW- the shiny waterproof kind were Obviously pictured in the add, but were not ringing up that way. A manger couldn't argue, so he gave them to me at that price.
Name tags (clearance) .49 a package (I will donate these to church if I can't find a use for them)
3 pk. double sided tape (clearance) $1.24, $1.00 mc on 3-pk of tape =.24 for 3pk
Tuff trash bags $2.99
Transformers Snickers .33 each (John has been buying these at Gas stations lately...so I wanted to stock up on the CHEAPER ones)
Twix .49 (with in-add coupon), used $1.00/2 coupon = free

King Soopers

(I needed a roasted chicken for my pasta...it is not pictured)
3 boxes of kleenexes I can't find my receipt so I forget how much. Used .50/3 which doubled to 1.00 off
2 bottles softsoap 1.00 after promo, 1.00 MC = free
Sunny D. .79 after promo, .25mc doubled =.29
Brownie mix .88 after promo, .75/2 doubled to 1.00 =.44 each
=used 10.00 gift card I bought for buying 10 AMP energy drinks last week, paid $1.50 OP.

Office Supplies

2009-07-25T17:28:00.000-07:00

After dropping off my recycling in another town, I stopped at Office Depot and Staples on the way home to take advantage of some deals.
Office Depot

I read about some free after rebate items online, but it was really hard to read the fine print and after getting to the store I realized it said "must buy $10 in non-rebate purchases" or something like that. I HATE those little qualifications.
After finding the Labeler I have been wanting and using a $10off $50 coupon, I got my labeler for the original price, and after rebates and the coupon- everything else is free. I got a binder, six notebooks, highlighters, pencils, cold pills, picture frame, 2 pkgs. of Thank you notes, magnet clips, stapler, and my labeler.
Not one of my best transactions...but OK for how much I could have planned.

Staples

I got these things free after rebate (and I used a $1.00 coupon which covered tax). I like Staples a lot. Their Easy Rebates take a while to get to you...but you can do it all online. I was frustrated earlier this week because as a "Teacher" rewards member I didn't think I would be able to get a backpack -free after rewards that was advertised in their add. I e-mailed them on Sunday and I didn't get a response until Saturday...which left it too late to actually go to town and get one (plus they were probably gone). That said, I will continue to shop at Staples because of the friendly employees and good deals they offer.

What I do with all the stuff...

2009-07-21T18:02:00.000-07:00

Being as we are a family of 2, and I love shopping (especially for free stuff), I have plenty of stuff to give away.
I am selective of the people whom I show my stockpile to. I fear they will think I am crazy.
Here, in my defense, is a list of what I have done with my stuff so far.

1. I like to donate to specific charities. Some of them give you a donation receipt (which is nice), but mostly I like what these charities stand for.

Pregnancy Resource Center (women who use the services can pick things from a “Life Boutique” during and after pregnancy)

Weld Food Bank

Samaritans Purse: Operation Christmas Child- shoebox gifts shipped to kids in need (some of the donation in this picture came from the kids in my class)

Care packages to soldiers in Iraq (no pictures)
Guadalupe Center (men's shelter) (no pictures)
Luz De Esperanza (orphanage in Peru that our church sponsors)

2. Other things I give away:
Gift Baskets for school fundraisers (and grab bag gifts)

Prizes for kids (there is a ton more that is not pictured)

Random stuff to friends (especially the ones that give me their coupons out of the Sunday paper).
Family: all kinds of stuff to my bachelor brother and his roommates (TP, Cereal, Food, Toiletries…), stuff to my sister and her family (diapers, wipes, kids snacks, kids juice, Dimetapp and other kids medicine…)
Gift baskets to my favorite stores for employee break rooms Yep, I seriously brought this to my favorite Walgreens...and after they stopped looking at me funny, they were very thankful.

Products taken to school and used for my students to create commercials. (I wish I could post some of the commercials on here, because they are hilarious, but because of privacy for my students, I will not)

3. Presents!
I plan on explaining this one in more detail in a different post, but here is the overview: Christmas presents, birthday presents, graduation presents, thank you presents, care packages, baby shower, wedding shower…

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to Money Saving Mom, Hip2Save, Coupon Cravings, and all the other blogs on my blogroll along the side. Without the deals posted on your blogs, I would never be able to save and give so much.

Taking a break

2009-07-16T15:37:00.000-07:00

I read about couponers taking breaks from couponing...and I thought...maybe someday. That day is today. I have gone to MANY stores in the last little while and some of them are a breeze. Coupons work fine, cashiers are nice...it all works out. Others of them, couponing is a HUGE hassle. Most of the time I am doing nothing wrong by using my coupons, but something goes wrong anyway. Last week at Walgreens a cashier (who is kind of annoying) called the shift manager to ring up my order when he saw me THINK about getting in the checkout line. (I guess they must know I use a lot of coupons by now)

I really don't like being a pain in the butt. My DH won't go shopping with me anymore because he hates to make waves. I would consider myself an empowered consumer...but after many times holding up the checkout line because things don't go smoothly, or a RR doesn't print... I kind of want to fly under the radar and be normal again. (By the way, I have let people go in front of me in the Target line EVERY time I go there and use coupons, because I know it will take a while).

Yesterday I planned out my King Soopers trip VERY WELL (like it took 3 hours of planning and coupon matching at home) and today LOTS of things went wrong. First of all I was informed that they have a 3-of-the-same-coupon limit per transaction. I read a LOT of blogs about couponing and have NEVER heard that at King Soopers or anywhere. I had just done my Kellogg's "buy 10 items, get 10.00 rebate" transaction and it took essentially begging a manager to let me use 4-of-the-same-coupons in one transaction, just this time. I guess I got 10 pkgs of Keebler, 8 bottles of Life water, and 2 other things for 9.97 (and I will get 10.00 back after mail in rebate), but I feel horrible and grumpy. NOT because they took the coupons, but because I never knew about the rule. (I am a very rules oriented person). I wrote about most of the other things that went wrong in my transactions at that store...but just deleted them because you would probably read it as "blaah,blaah, blaah" GRRR.

I think rather than going cold turkey on my coupon hobby, I will cut back on the intense deals so I have less stress and feel less crabby.

On a more positive note, there are so many good things that come out of my "deals". I plan to do a series of posts on what I do with all the stuff I don't use, and I think people will enjoy it.

Just to prove that it is worth it... Here are my Rite aid rebate deals for this month: There are TWO promotions going where if you buy $50 of certain products, you will receive a $25 gift card. The money spent is before coupons, so I calculated how much the price was, and how much I paid:)
REBATE #160
Tylenol 8 hr. 24 ct =2.99
Tylenol 8 hr 50 ct=3.99
Stayfree =3.99
2 Listerine whitening =5.98
Neutrogena mascara=8.49
Bandaids =4.99
ept =13.99
Benadryl=3.99
Sudafed=4.99
=54.40
What I actually paid:
2-Tylenol $3.98, 2-Listerine $1.98, Stayfree free, Mascara $5.49, bandaids .74, ept 9.99, Sudafed 4.99, Benadryl 3.99 = 31.16 (minus 2 $5/25 coupons)
So I spent=$21.16 and get a $25 gift card

Rebate #61
2 Kleenex=2.49
2 Scott Paper towels = 14.98
Scott TP = 7.49
2 Schick disposable Razors Men's =11.68
2 Schick disposable Razors Women's =12.73
Bayer Aspirin =4.99
=54.38
What I actually paid:
Razors (first set) 2.89, Razors (second set) 4.24, 2 pks-Paper towels- 10.98, Bayer 2.99, TP 6.49, Kleenexes 2.49
Pd: 30.08 (minus 2 $5/25 coupons)
=pd $20.08 and get a $25 gift card

Ahh. Now I am happier again:)

shopping today

2009-07-14T14:39:00.000-07:00

I had a lot of fun shopping and finding the deals today.
First I went to Staples:

There was a coupon in the ad for $5/20 or more, so I picked up some rebate items to make it a good deal.
2 Reams of paper 3.69 each =7.38
1 pkg of glossy photo paper=9.99
2 pkgs of Bic pens 1.00 each =2.00
fridge magnets =2.00
=21.37
-5.00 coupon off 20.00
-2.00 (manufactures coupons for Bic pens)
= 14.37
2 rebates for 3.68 each for paper
1 rebate for 8.99 for photo paper
will receive 16.35 = 1.98 overage:)

Next I went to K-mart, but their clearance toys weren't 1/2 price anymore, so I only bought a pillow. Last week I got a good deal at K-mart so I will show you that one:

Catch Phrase Music Edition (originally 22.00)3.50
Pictureka 6.49 each
Crazy soccer puzzle 2.00
Tool toy 2.50
=20.58
used $5/20 of toys coupon that I found on a blog from the website.
used 2- $5 off Pictureka coupons that I printed from coupons.com (earlier- I think they are gone now)
=a little over $6 for all that stuff:)

Next I went to Rite Aid.

I did 2 different transactions and used 2 $5/25 coupons.
Transaction #1:
2 Quattro shavers (BOG1 50% off store deal) 8.49 and 4.24=12.73
Scott paper towels 7.49
Bayer Crystal pain relief 4.99
Dentek floss clearance .75
= 25.96
- $5 ($5off $25 coupon)
-8.49 (BOGO shaver Coupon)
-$2 paper towel coupon
-$2 Bayer Crystal coupon
-$1 Denek coupon
= $7.47 and $25.21 of the items qualify for rebate (spend $50 on certain products get $25 gift card)

Transaction #2
I found a bunch of stuff for 75% off:
2 Pampers wipes 160 ct. for 1.87 each
2 Dentek floss .75 each
2 Oral B toothbrushes .75 and .87 each
2 Baby kisses balm .75 each
1 Bandaid ultra $1.25
1 Fiber lax pills $2.50
1 FiberSure powder $3.25
Stuff not on clearance:
1 Nutrogena mascara $8.49
1 Renu contact solution .99
= $25
-$5 ($5 off $25 coupon)
- $1 (2 .50 pampers wipes coupons)
- $2 (2 $1 Dentek coupons)
- $2 (2 $1 Oral B coupons)
- $2 (2 Boudreaux product coupons)
- .50 band aid coupon
-$3 fibersure coupon
-$3 Nutrogena coupon
-$1 Renu contact coupon
= $5.50 (and $9.75 qualifies for rebates)

Target

Kashi Golean waffles $2.54
$1.50 MC and .25 target coupon = .79 each
Eggo Bake Shop treats $1.50, $1 MC = .50 each
Cascade (the Electrasol 32 ct. was on sale for $3.50, but they were out, so they substituted the 20 ct. cascade for 2.51. I had $1 coupons for those, so they ended up being $1.51 (very cheap)
Dawn pump $2.29, $1.50 coupon =.79
Softsoap $3.00, $2.00 MC, $1 Target coupon =free
Dibbs ice cream things $2.50, $1 target coupon =$1.50
Degree travel .97, .75 MC =.22
All other travel items and dog food = free after coupons.
=9.62 total

And...I went to Panera Bread for lunch (using a gift card I got for Christmas) and got a salad/sandwich combo. I ate the salad and bread for lunch and saved the sandwich for supper. When I dressed like a Cow at Chick-fil-a they gave me an antenna topper for my car, and if I go through their drive through between 2-5 on Tuesdays (until Sept.) with the topper on I get a free chick-fil-a sandwich. It was right on the way home...so I got out of making supper again:)

I dressed like a cow for free Chick-fil-A

2009-07-11T07:59:00.000-07:00

Its true. I couldn't find anyone else to dress up with me, so I went alone...and got almost $7 worth of food for free...and John ate leftovers for supper:) I hate this picture but I will put it here anyway to prove that I did it. You can't see the white pants and black shoes I have on either.

I did buy the AWESOME cow purse at a Habitat for Humanity thrift store for $1 that morning...but I plan to use it every year for "dress like a cow-get free chicken" day:) Let me know if you want to join me next year.

A lot of my blogging friends did it too. Check out THIS POST by Money Saving Mom and the links at the bottom if you want to see some other cow costumes.

The other thing I learned is that there is a K-mart in Loveland. They had 50% off the already reduced price for toys, and I had a $5/20 of Toys coupon for K-mart. I also found a toy reduced at Target for 75% off. I got $86 of toys for around $18. These are GOOD electronic- sound making toys. I choose not to picture them because nephews and our niece might be receiving them:)

Safeway doubles coupons in CO?

2009-07-08T10:27:00.001-07:00

My biggest surprise in my shopping trip yesterday was when my local CO Safeway doubled my .25 coupon and added .45 to my .55 coupon. When I asked the cashier about it, she said they were doubling coupons up to .50 but it might not last long. In the meantime...I am VERY EXCITED about this new development...because I have often wished Safeway would double coupons.

Also, Target had 50% off the black dot $1 items in the front of the store. I got some really cute gift bags and packs of thank you cards for .50 each.

Walgreens had exactly what I wanted this week.

I got some cute pencils for prizes for .05 each.
Listerine (and floss) was $3 each and buy 3 get $3 RR. I used 3- $2 coupons to get them for free.
Headband $3.99, used $1 coupon from coupons.com and after purchasing a rebate form printed out= 1.00 overage
Starbucks Ice cream buy one at 4.79 get one free. Used a $2 coupon and a $1.50 coupon. = .65 each.
Shave Gel $2.79 used $2 Catalina coupon = .79 each

15 stop shopping...

2009-07-01T19:58:00.000-07:00

15 stops (but not all of them were shopping)- and one of them was to drop food off at the local food bank. A lot of my friends with kids say to take advantage of the multiple stop shopping while I can. Well I did today. I have been gone for a week, and I hope to not go to town again until next week, so here are the "deals" I snagged.
Since my family seemed to LOVE the free mouthwash I got them, I decided to snag some more.
Rite Aid

Rite aid had some super rebate deals last month, and this month they continue. They get kind of complicated, but with the $5 off $25 coupon on coupons.com and the rebate deals, they make for some good deals.
Stayfree Pads $3.99, BOGO store deal, and BOGO coupon = both for free AND qualifies for rebate #160
Pampers Feel and Learn...If potty training doesn't work this month (Lori) you can try again after mom and Dad visit with these. These were on clearance for $2.87. I used a $1.50 coupon and it should qualify for a $2 rebate= .63 overage
Listerine whitening was on clearance for $2.99 I used a $2 and a $1 coupon so total for 2 bottles was= $3 Plus it qualifies for a rebate, and if I take $1 off each because of my $5/25 coupon it would be .50 each!
Tylenol was on clearance, I used coupons and they qualify for rebate.

Walgreens

Listerine (the big size) $4.50 each.
Buy 2 get $3 RR. I used a $4 Catalina I got earlier and a $2 printable coupon to get both for free.
Pringles were .99 each and I used a $1.00/2 MC = .50 each

Bath and Body works had some things 90% off and I had two coupons, so I got all this:

(Sticker price would have been $50) I paid $3.50

Safeway had some great deals, but most of the coupons said you had to have a $20 minimum purchase, so I had to get creative.

I bought 5 Dr. pepper 12-pks (only one is pictured) for $1.99each. I also got Kraft cheese for .50 after coupons, Duracell batteries for 1.99 or 2.99 (I can't remember if the e-coupon came off), and some other fillers that I used coupons for. Luckily I only had to get $20 before coupons:)

Target was fun.

I found some Shaving sets, and after coupons they were around $3.50. Christmas gifts!!!!.
Hair color was on clearance for $2.17 each. I found a $4 off 2 Target coupon on the box, and used 2- $1 MC to get = $1.66 overage
Irish Spring was $2.99 and I had a $1 Target coupon and a $1 MC =.99
Degree was on sale for $3.29, I had a $2 Target coupon and a $1 MC = .29
Pace specialty salsa was on markdown for $2.09 I used a $1 MC and .50 Target coupon = .59 each
The Keebler cookies were 2.54 each. I used 3- $1 MC and got a $5 gift card for buying 5 = .90 each (I take these to church for snacks a lot).

King Soopers was good to me too.

Cheerios (the biggest box) $2.50 used 4- $1 coupons, and as part of the $3 off 10 deal got .30 off each one. = $1.20 each
BBQ sauce .99 used .50 MC which doubled AND took .30 off each because of the promotion =90 overage
Gatorade 1.00, took .30 off each =.70 each
Country Crock butter (the big tub)$1.99, used .50 MC which doubled =.99
Light and Fit Yogurt $1.99, used .60 coupon which took .40 off bc of double coupons to $1.00 = .99 for 6 yogurt cups.
Organic lettuce $2.99, used $1 MC (from flyer in the mail)= $1.99
Kraft Cheese $2.99, used 4 $1 MC and got $4 Catalina for buying 5 =$1.19 each
Jennio ground Turkey $3.99 (I thought it was $4.99 because that is what the sign said) and I used my $5 MC from the biggest loser promo =$1 overage
Tomatoes and green pepper were cheap.

Now I can make my mom's enchiladas =tortillas, salsa, ground turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese:)

Rite Aid and King Soopers deals from this week

2009-06-20T18:59:00.001-07:00

This afternoon I went to one store and had coffee with a friend. Then I picked up my free cookie from Subway.
You can find out how to get free cookies from Subway HERE.

I went to Rite Aid to get some deals:

Listerine was $4.39 each. Tylenol was $6.99 and Visine was $4.99.
I used 3- $2.00 coupons for Listerine
A $2.00 in-add coupon for Tylenol
and a $3.00 coupon for the Visine.
I used a $5 off $25 coupon.
There is a $5 rebate for 3 Listerine bottles
There is a $10 rebate when you buy $25 of Johnson and Johnson products.
I got Starbucks candy $2.50 and used a $1 MC.
Total out of pocket= $10.65
Expecting $15 in rebates = overage of 4.35

I also went to King Soopers:

At King Soopers there was a deal where if you get 4 Kellogg's items, get free Milk, Eggs and Bread.

I got 3 boxes of cereal, and one bag of Sandies Cookies for $10. I used 4-$1.00 coupons to get 3 boxes of cereal, a bag of cookies, milk, eggs and bread for $6. I also had a coupon for $1.50 off Oreos when you buy a gallon of milk, so the Oreos were $1.15. The Dole fruit was $1.00 each and I had $.50 coupons which doubled=free. Suave Deodorant was $1.00 and I had .75 coupons (which doubled up to $1.00)=free. Scotch paper cutter .99 (clearance) and I used a $1.00 coupon. The Velveeta cups were free because I signed up for Kraft First Taste. I had a BOGO free coupon, a $1.00 off 2 coupon, and a cellfire coupon that all seemed to work for the Mac and Cheese cups= free. Doritos were $1.98 each. I had a FREE coupon and a $1.00/2 e-coupon which made them .49 a bag. Bounty paper towels were $1.00 and I had 3- .25 coupons which doubled making them .50 each. The scrapbooking embellishments were .89. In total this was $9.63. With sale prices but without coupons it would have been over $34.

Before I went home, I picked up a free taco from Del Taco with a coupon that was in the newspaper. Nothing beats FREE:)

I went to Denver and I love Supertarget!

2009-06-17T20:00:00.000-07:00

See title line:)

I needed to get some food for John while I am going to be in Iowa...so I went to Super Target to check out their pizza, chips and soda. I also got some other deals.

Heres what I got: This might get confusing because some deals overlap.

DiGiorno Pizza 5.50, buy 1 get a free 2-liter coke soda. I used a 2-$1.00 MC and got 2 sodas and 2 pizzas for for $9.00. Then there was a coupon on the soda that said buy 2 coke sodas and 2 Archer farms bag of chips and get $2 off. I combined the 2 chips offer with the buy 2 bags of chips get salsa free- and used 2-$1 off Target coupons for the chips so that 2 bags of chips and 1 container of salsa was $2.66 (that's .88 each). If I combine that with the $2 coupon I got off the soda, it is .66 total. I also found coupons in the tins of the candles and paid .16 each for them. The Softsoap deal: $6 each. Buy 2 get a $5 gift card. Used 2-$2 Target coupons, 1-$2 MC and 1-$1 MC= all for free

I also got the Dove deodorant and Axe body wash free after coupons.

Pepsi Product 12 pks are $2.50 each. Use $1 Target coupons to get each 12 pk of soda for $1.50 WOW.

The Ritz and Wheat Thins were $2.00 each. I used a BOGO free and a $1.00 coupon to get them for .50 each.

After the $5 gift card I got all this for $16.11.

Today I went to my local target and got more soda and trial size Almay and Vaseline.

I get a lot of my Target Deals from Money Saving Mom's site.

I find my target coupons HERE.

I also went to Walgreens.

I got Oreo Cakesters 2/$5, buy 2 get $3 RR, used 2-$1 MC = Free.

St Ives body wash $2.99, used $1.50 MC, got $2.99 RR= $1.50 overage

Right Guard Deodorant $3.29, Used $1.00 MC then they scanned the in-add coupon for .99 for the item. =.01 overage

Cover girl Nail polish $3.99, ( I received a Catalina for a free bottle of nail polish, so I redeemed it:). =Free
I also bought two filler items from clearance so I spent about $2.20 total (only on my filler items):)

King Soopers and Target

2009-06-11T19:41:00.000-07:00

I had some fun shopping the other day. I went to King Soopers and got some cheese and pineapple:)
Kraft Natural Cheese is DELICIOUS. If you get a chance to try it- see for yourself. It was on sale for 1.67 a bag. I had a bunch of .50 coupons that doubled to 1.00 = .67 a bag, and I had some $1.00/2 coupons = 1.17 a bag
I also got 4 pineapples for FREE! They were on sale for .99 each, and I had .50 off coupons from coupons.com which doubled. Last I checked the coupons were still there- you can print them too!

I also went to Target.

Target is awesome because you can combine Target printable coupons with manufacturers coupons. You can find Target coupons HERE (scroll down)

Colgate Maxfresh Toothpaste (3 pk) 2.48 Used $1 target coupon and $1 MC = .48 for 3 or .16 each. I also got Dixie plates for .99 each after ($1 target coupon and .50 MC). The Ziploc bags were 2.29 and I used a $1 target coupon and a $1/2 and .40 MC =.79-.89 each. Joint Juice was free after coupons, and the Dish washing detergent was too good to pass us, even though I have a lot at home. 2.48 for 32 tabs, and I had a .75 MC for each one = $1.73. Do you pay $1.73 for 32 dishwasher cycle washes??:) I also got free mayo, energy saving light bulbs for 2.48, and Dove body wash for .98. How fun.

Birthday week and Shopping

2009-06-08T18:26:00.000-07:00

I have gotten TONS of restaurant deals in my e-mail lately for signing up for their newsletters. Yesterday we got 3 meals at Noodles and Company for the price of one. Today I picked up my free chips and queso from Qudoba...

And made chicken nachos with tomatoes.
I am so full!

Earlier today I went to Safeway.

I got 23 items for $17 (and I only paid $13 because I had a $4 catalina from before).
They have a deal going where if you buy 10 items from the sale, save $5. Here are some of the deals.
Cheerios $2.00, $1.00MC, .50 off for buy 10 items save $5 deal = .50 each
Crystal Light 2.99 each, BOGO coupon, and $2.00/2 coupon, .50 off each =free
Sierra Mist $1.25, BOGOfree coupon printed from earlier this month, .50 off each, = .50 for all 4
Prego $1.99, .50 off each = 1.49 each
Febreze $2.99, .50 MC, $1 P&G e-saver coupon, .50 off =.99
Eggs $1.49
Rotisserie Chicken $5
Lettuce .48
Apple Juice $1.99, $1.00/2 MC, .50 off each= .99 each
Pudding $1.00 each $1.00/3 MC, .50 off each =.17 each
Good Deals! Although the lady behind me in the grocery store thought I had a strange selection of groceries:)

I stopped at Rite Aid:

Contact Solution $7.99 $7.99 rebate = free

Starbucks chocolate (50% off on clearance) $2.50, $1 MC = $1.50

Mars Chocolate .88 (BOGO free), used 2 FREE candy bar coupons (from the signup on Fridays) = 4 candy bars for free!

Garage sales and Target

2009-06-05T19:02:00.001-07:00

I hit target today for some sales.

Cream of chicken soup was .52. That was cheap enough for me to stock up. Miracle whip was .19, Bliss chocolate was free, Degree was free, BBQ sauce was free, and Dove was 1.43 after coupon. I got Tomato soup for John. He loves it with grilled cheese.

I got shelves at Garage sales!!! $5 each
The brown one has 3 other shelves that I have not put in yet.

Organizing the stockpile

2009-06-02T19:12:00.000-07:00

I bought some shelves from Lowes, and it was so easy to set them up and put them to use. Here is my food and paper/plastics stockpile. Now I know what I have (what I don't need to buy). I never spend more than $1 on cereal, and I now have many bottle of BBQ sauce that I got for free. I may donate it.

I am especially proud of my countrytime lemonade. Each container was either .25 or

free with overage.

Here are some other blog pictures that bring me stockpile inspiration:

Frugalsuz

I am a Money Magnet

Thrify Livin

Checking out some blog deals

2009-05-31T16:19:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I spent some time glancing at deals and actually found some of what I hoped to find.
At Target I had to get a few things for school (not pictured) and I managed to score 2 Venus razors for .99 each after 2- $2 coupons and a $10 Target gift card for buying 2.

You can find other Target deals for this week at Stretching a Buck HERE

At Lowes I really wanted a heavy duty shelf that was over $50 but I was bummed, because my $10 off $50 or more coupon had expired, and I couldn't find any more deals. When I got in the store- right by the door there were 15 pks. of Gatorade for $9.97 and you got a $10 off $50 or more card inside the Gatorade. I was pumped! I buy this pretty often for John because if I don't buy it cheap, he will buy it at the gas stations (where it is like $1.50-2.00!) So I bought my shelf and got free Gatorade. (Or I bought my Gatorade and got $10 off my shelf!!) I plan on doing this deal again tomorrow with 2 other shelves and some plants.

My last stop was King Soopers. Along with milk, bread, blueberries and lettuce...I bought:

Countrytime Lemonade .99 used 2- $1.50/2 printable coupon, and received a $1.00 off your next purchase coupon!! So on all 4 I got them FREE.
Pretzel Flips were in the clearance section at .79 each. I used 1- $1.00/2 and 3-.50 (which doubled to .79) =so I paid .58 for all 5 bags. Yummy.
Reach products were on sale for $1.00 each. I used 1- $1.00mc and 2- $.50 mc (which doubled) = free
Mentos Gum 1.05 each. Used 4- .55 coupons which doubled = .05 each.
All this for .78!
I found some of my Kroger/King Soopers Deals on Stretching a Buck HERE

Memorial Day Shopping

2009-05-25T16:59:00.000-07:00

Today I went to drop some boxes off at Goodwill. I decided to go inside for a quick peek- they had 50% off everything including current color (although excluding the brand new stuff donated by Target). I spent at least 2 hours in the store, and had a blast.
This picture includes: 4 pairs of shorts (2 for running, 1 for sleeping), One top, 2 swimsuits (1 is new), One awesome pair of brown shoes, a journal, 16 Fathers day cards, and a book.

In this picture: A beautiful basket, a hat, I-pod speakers that I will probably return because they only work OK, Hole puncher, Cookie Cutters, Calvin and Hobes books (for prizes)

A picture frame, A pampered Chef bowl (for .24!) baby crocks (these are soo cute), pipe cleaners, a closet organizer thing (for .99), A shirt for John, and a basket.

I also stopped at Walgreens.

Extra Gum: .16 each (or less, I haven't quite figured it out yet) I had BOGO coupons and an in-add coupon for 3/$2, and they were ringing up at $1 each.
Colgate Toothpaste: 2.99, $1.50 RR, $1.00 coupon = free
Calcium pills: I was actually out of these) 8.99 get $9RR =free

Next was King Soopers.
I stopped here yesterday, but I got a few more coupons, and I wanted more raspberries.
Plus, THIS King Soopers has lots of cardboard setups on end caps and in the isles which means....lots of coupons! My goal was to pick up at least 5 coupons from the isles (that I will probably use). I did pretty well:)

Country Time .99 each, used $1.50/2 coupon = .25 each! (I got 6 of these yesterday too), BBQ .99 $1.00 coupon =free, Cool whip .99 $1.00/2coupon =.50 each, Raspberries $1 a package, Grill mates .99 $1.00/2 coupon =.50 each.

Next Stop Walmart.

These two items are free after rebate, so I decided to try them out this week.
I also got a bunch of clothes from walmart. Here are the highlights.

Oh what fun!

A few stops

2009-05-21T18:29:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I made a few stops to bring things away and pick up some gift certificates. I also stopped at Target, Safeway, the Dollar Store, and Walgreens.

Target:Ritz marked down to 1.75 (not listed on the shelf) $1 target coupon, $1MC =.25 overage

BBQ sauce .99 $1MC = free

Johnsonsons lotion .97, $1MC =free

Hefty gallon bags (18ct.) 1.87 $1MC =.87

Batteries 1.00

1.87 total!

Walgreens

I was going to try and get to $25 to use the$5 off coupon, but the bandaid deal I saw online wasn't advertised or ringing up at my WAGS, so I just stuck with the stuff I really wanted and I used a $4.50 RR from earlier.

Aveeno 3- at 2.63, used 3 $2.00 coupons =1.89 for all 3 AND I got the travel essentials kit for free.

Doublemint gum (this is my favorite kind!!!) 2/$4. Used a BOGOfree coupon and got a $1 RR and a $2 gift certificate code for nbastore.com Hopefully the Nuggets will win tonight and I can buy something NUGGETS related:) = .50 each and a NBA store code.

Edge shave gel 1.99, $.75 MC $1 RR =.25

I also went to Safeway.

I didn't take a picture but here are some highlights:

I got Oscar Meyer hot dogs for .50 a package after coupons and in-add coupon

Free 1 pt of strawberries (I found the coupon on their website)

Lays chips (John's favorite-Salt and Vinegar) $1.69 (with in-add coupon)

Dr. Pepper 12 pks 2.25 each.

and some other stuff.

ALSO, I bought $22 worth of groceries, but I used $20 worth of catalina rain checks, so it cost me under $3!

A lot of times I find my deals on Money Saving Mom. You should check it out:)

Deals this week

2009-05-17T16:24:00.000-07:00

Today I went to Walgreens and was very happy with my results (because I had $11 in RR to use up)

Honey Grahams and Hershey's bars $3 each. Buy these two get Marshmallows free. I also used a coupon for buy Hershey's and Marshmallows, get $1.00 off Grahams. =all 3 for $5 =smores for me!

Buy 3 Aveeno products get travel size bag for free (a 7.99 value). I bought 3 hand lotions (2.63 each) and used 2-2.00 MC and 1-1.50/2 coupon. = .59 each for 4 things

Double mint gum 2/$4 get $1 RR, I used a BOGO coupon from a tear-pad at King Soopers, and Paid $2 and got $1 RR = .50 each

Scotch hand-tape dispenser $1.19 clearance, $1.00 MC from an e-mail for teachers.

Scotch paper cutter $1.50, $1.00 MC = .50

Glue Dots 2.19 clearance (perfect for my summer scrap booking adventures)

Toothpaste 4.49, $4.50RR = free

Used all my RR's from before. Received $4.50 for next time.

I also have taken advantage of some of the awesome Target deals earlier this week. If you go to this post and scroll down to FOOD there are some great deals (although the prices aren't always the same) http://hip2save.blogspot.com/2009/05/target-deals-517-523.html

shopping lately..

2009-05-05T18:48:00.000-07:00

My plan was to get some great Cinco De Mayo deals, but I didn't end up getting anything related to that.

I went to Chick-fil-A and got 3 free chicken strips (because I am a teacher and it is teacher appreciation week), I also got a free chicken sandwich because of a coupon we got at school last month. (I went through the drive through twice because the coupon said one coupon per visit):)

Next I went to Staples. They were out of the label maker and the post-it notes I wanted, but I still got 2 reams of paper ($1 each after rebate), Chocolates (free after rebate), Glitter shapes (.50 each), Pens (free after coupons). So all this was $3.

I went to Target and got a few things. Only one that I care to photograph- mineral eye shadow for .12 after coupon. The other two things I got in the mail today (free samples I signed up for).
This is what I got at Safeway last weekend. I spent $17.81 after coupons. I got $10 Catalina back, and I will submit a rebate for $2.39. So this cost me $5.42.
Oh, and if your bored and want something to read...I LOVED this post from a husband of a frugal shoppers perspective.

Finding prizes...

2009-04-28T21:09:00.000-07:00

I needed lots of prizes for a trip I took with middle schoolers. A fellow teacher gave me $50 to get the prizes. I think made the money stretch pretty far!
Highlights include:

Free Mentos Gum from Walgreens this month, Free after RR chapstick, free lip gloss from a few months ago after coupons, free vitamin water from Target, Free Xtremes airheads from King soopers (with doubled coupons), less than $1 bags of candy (Sweetart Jelly beans) and tons of 50% off toys (after Easter) from Walmart and Target.

My favorites are the mango lotion, the polka-dot blanket, light up deep sea squishy fish, and the Nerf gun.

Shopping April 19

2009-04-19T15:36:00.000-07:00

I spent 4 hours planning my trips last night and coupon matching. I spent another 15 min. in Safeway organizing transactions. It was worth it.
SAFEWAY:
For being a store that does not double coupons, I still got some great deals.

I got all this for $20!
They have a "buy $30 worth of participating items, get $10 Catalina (like Register Rewards)" promotion going on. Paired with coupons it made a pretty sweet deal. I did 3 transactions (but the limit may be one per card per day- because the in-store paper said that, but the flyer from the paper didn't say that).
I got a lot of my purchase ideas from moneywisemoms.com and the people who linked to her. You can check it out HERE.
When after my first transaction my Catalina's didn't print...I started sweating profusely and questioning the cashier. He didn't have a good answer and questioned my coupons. I continued doing a second transaction to see if it would print. When we discovered the Catalina machine was jammed and putting a lot of ink in one specific spot I was a little more at ease, but wondering what would happen.
After the third transaction, the Catalina's finally spit out correctly.
(and he wrote rain checks for the other ones so I would still get my money).
In the end, I spend $56, and got $36 back in Catalina's SO I got all this for $20!!!!
Highlights of deals before the $10 discounts:
Caprisun- 1.99
.50 Safeway coupon, 1.00 MC = .50/box
Bertoli pasta sauce 2.00 each
$1 coupon, and $.75 coupon, Buy 2 get $2 Catalina deal = 2 for .25
(I ran out of coupons after a while but $1 each is still pretty good.)
Fruitcups $1.50$1.00 MC =.50 each
Yo-Plus $2.50
$1.50 coupon
=$1.00
Sunchips $3.00$1.99 price Safeway coupon = 1.99
Cheerios 18oz. box 2.99
$1.99 price Safeway coupon= 1.99
Smart Balance butter 2.50 each
BOG sticks for free, $1 mc for other one =1.50 for 2
So...that was stressful, but very fun in the long run!

Next stop KING SOOPERS.

Rice cakes .88
$1.00 MC = Free
Angel Soft TP 1.00
.50 MC doubled = Free
Kroger Salsa .88
.65 coupon = .23
Organic drinks 1.99 each
$1.00 coupon for each from an in-store brochure = .99 each
Kroger cooking spray 1.00
Steamfresh veggies .88 each
3-.35 coupons which doubled = .17 each
Colgate Whisp 1.00
.50 coupon which doubled = Free
Organic Avacados .88 a bag (of 2)
Lindt chocolates (clearance) 1.09
$1 MC = .09:)
My favorite berry bagels 1.99
=7.32 + tax

WALGREENS

Soda 3/$11 receive $5 RR, = 3/$6
I did this twice and put it on my gift card ($0 OP) so I could use the RR for my rebate items for this month:
Physicians Formula 40% off
I got one using my $1 coupon, then the cashier gave me a $5 coupon. I ended up with 2 items (will submit for $10 rebate) and will only pay about $1.
Easter ribbon .49 clearance
Hershey's candy 4/$10
$5 rebate on 4
3-$1/1 coupons for Hershey's dark chocolate
=$2 for 4 bags.

Shopping Week of April 5

2009-04-08T18:18:00.000-07:00

I hit a bunch of stores on Tuesday because I had between 5-7:30 to waste in town before my VB game.
TARGET

Vitamin water $1
MC $1
=Free
Fruit snacks $1.58
$1 Target coupon
= .58
Hershey's Bliss 2.99
$1 Target coupon
$1 MC
=.99
Sinus pills (I needed these right then because I had already used my backups.)
4.21 (price drop)
$1 MC
=$3.21

WALGREENS

Most of the deals I got weren't advertised in the flyer that my part of the country recieved, but the deals were still the same as other parts of the country (I guess that means they are un-advertised)...which means the items are in stock!
Playtex $3.99
$1 Easy saver coupon
$1 MC
=$1.99
Oust surface and air cleaner $2.99
$2 MC
$1 Wags rebate
= Free
Edge shave gel $2.99
$3 RR
=Free
Mentos Gum 2/$2
2- $1 coupon
=Free
Shick razors $6.99
BOGO MC (-6.99)
$3 MC
$2 easy saver coupon (took $2 off each razor)
=Free
Thingamagig candy .44
=.44 each (filler for my RR)
A GREAT DEAL!

SAFEWAY

Strawberries 4.88 (for 4lbs!!)
Nestle Chocolate chips 1.99
$.75 MC
=$1.25
Greeting cards .99 each
BOGO greeting card coupon
Buy 3 get a free duck beanie-baby
= $1.88 for 3 cards and a beanie-baby:)

WALMART

Halls cough drops $1.18
MC coupon for FREE item
=free
Doublemint gum $.98
MC coupon for FREE item
=free
Kotex liners .99
$.75 MC
=.25 each
AND...my staples...AWESOME CREAM CHEESE $2.18, and Herpicine L m(SPF 30) $4.88

If you want to know where I find my deals, Target coupons, and other printable coupons or senarios, check out the blog-roll on the side of my blog. Money Saving Mom, Hip2Save and other sites do a GREAT job keeping me updated.

Deals this week

2009-03-31T21:20:00.000-07:00

This week I got some great stuff at Walgreens.

I used previous RR to buy the Skintimate (2.99 and received $3RR) and the Chapstick (1.99 and received $2 RR).
I got the basket on clearance and used my Skintimate RR. I got all the Mentos Gum free (and I have a bunch more coupons to use!). I got the candles free because I printed off coupons from the Glade site when they were available and combined them with Easy Saver coupons. Can you believe they were originally 5.99?! Chocolate bar was filler for using RR's. Everything was free but the basket and the chocolate bar!

I also went to the grocery store in under 30 min. (WOW) I got 2 containers of coffemate for .75 each, a container of cottage cheese for free, and shredded and block Kraft cheese for 1.19 each.

Then I came home and got the mail. Look what I got:
Free Samples I signed up for: Walmart formula, All-bran lemonade, Dunkin Donuts Coffee, Fridge magnet menu planner, and perfume.
The Shape magazine I get for free, and the Memory Makers magazine was a birthday present.

Wags and Safeway March 23

2009-03-23T14:20:00.000-07:00

More shopping today.
Today I went to Walgreens to use up my Register Rewards.
I spent some money, but I got some great things!

Shick Quattro razor for woman 8.99$4 easy saver coupon
$4 MC
=.99 (plus I got free headphones with it)
Fusion Gamer razor 8.99
$4 MC
$4 RR
=.99
Children's NyQuil 1.39$1.50 MC
=overage
Ritz 2/$3
$2/2 MC
= .50 each
DoubleMint gum 1.29
Free coupon (up t 1.19)
=.10
Kissables .22 clearance
Excedrin 5.99
$4 easy saver coupon
$1 MC
=.99
Advanced Memory Formula 19.99FAR item (+10% bonus)
=1.99 overage

Safeway
Safeway is running the promotion spend $25 in frozen foods, get at $10 RR for your next purchase of frozen foods.
They were also running a deal where if you buy 10 items from select groups, you get $5 off.
I also had a $5 off any $50 purchase or more coupon. (Which I handed to them first, and then took off all my other coupons)
I used a rain check for John's favorite (buffalo chicken strips) to get a super deal on those.
Here are a few of my favorites:

Sparkle after promotion .75
.75 MC
=free
Angel soft TP AP .75
.50 MC
=free
Bertoli sauce AP- 1.50
$1 MC
=.50
Crystal Light and 100 calorie packs 1.50 each after promotion
$2.00 off coupon for buying both
=.50 each
Pasta .75 after promotion
Cheerios 1.50 after promotion
$1.00/2 coupon
=$1.00 each
Ranch dressing AP 1.50
$1.50 coupon right next to it!!!
=2 for free
I also got Steamfresh meals for Two 4.99
(with $10 off of $25 that means 40% off)-1.99
-2.00 MC
=1.00each bag!
John and I had one for lunch. Yummy.

Wags March 15

2009-03-15T17:25:00.000-07:00

This week was pretty fun. I sat down in the pharmacy area to finish clipping a few coupons and sort my transactions. I also picked up the "Diabetes and You" magazine for free, and used the reach $3/3 coupon from inside. It was very confusing trying to used my $10 RR (because that means I have to have $10 worth of stuff after coupons. It was a little better because the Reach/Listerine deal spit out a $6 one.

Basically I came in with $31 in RR,
and left with $22 in RR.
So in the end this did cost me $9 (and two dollars on my gift card- I think a lot of it was tax.) I did get a lot of stuff though.

6 boxes of Kleenexes (.87 with in-add coupon, and 2- .50/3 coupons)

Sweetart Jelly beans 2/$3 (2- $1.00/2 printable coupons)= $1.00 each

Vanity Fair napkins .75 clearance (.50 coupon)= .25

6 dove body bars 1.59 (25%off= 1.19 each)
2 dove deodorant 2.59 (25%off= 1.94 each) 2- $1.00 coupons = 8.98 and received $10 RR. I thought it was going to be buy 8 dove items get $8 RR, but I was very happy with $10RR:)

2 bags M&M's 2/$5 ($1/2 easy saver, $1/2 MC) = $1.50 each

Hershey's Thingamagig Bars. 2/$1 I threw these in as fillers, because I needed the money to equal more so I could use my RR. I tried one this afternoon...and they are delicious! PB and Crisp.

Dentyne Ice .60 clearance (.75 MC) =.15 overage

3 Reach floss, 5 Reach Toothbrush, 1 bottle Listerine 3/$9 sale
Used numerous $1 coupons from today, from 2/8 and $3/3 from Diabetes and You magazine.
Did 3 different transactions, received $6 RR from each one. =all for free and .50 overage on one transactions because I had 1.50 off Listerine coupon.

Aquafresh toothbrushes $1.09 on clearance (used 3- $1.00 MC) = .09 each

I was running low on "give-away" toothbrushes in my stockpile, but I am good after today!

Colgate Total 4oz. .87 clearance (used 2- $1.50 and 1- .75 coupon) = $1.14 overage (and none of the coupons beeped!) Of course I could have tried to combine it with the easy saver coupon of $2.50 off each one, but I decided not to because of the hassle it would cause.

Sambucol $10.00 ($10 easy saver coupon) They would not take my $4 MC. Apparently they posted something in the employee lounge for them to not take those coupons. That's ok.

Other fillers: Dry idea 2.29 clearance (2.00 printable coupon)
Curel lotion 3.69 clearance ($2 easy saver coupon, $1 MC) = $.69

Walgreens March 12

2009-03-12T21:07:00.000-07:00

Wow. It was a great trip today

I got a ton of stuff at Wags this week.
I did the acne deal first:
Acne Terminator 10 3.19 clearance
Used 2- 1.00 coupons
got $5 RR
=.62 overage
Used the $5 RR for diapers
3 pks of huggies $10.00 each
Used 3- 5.00 coupons
Received $10 RR
= 5.00 for 3 pks.
Garnier products 2.99
$2.00 off each using easy saver coupon
$1.00 MC
=all for free
Nice N Easy Hair color 1.89 clearance
$2.00 coupon
=.11 overage
Perfect 10 Hair color 3.59 on clearance
$5.00 coupon
= overageof 1.41
100% color Garnier Hair color 3.19 clearance
$2 easy saver coupon
$2 MC
=.81 overage
Crest toothpaste .95 on clearance
$1.00 MC
.75 MC
got $1 RR
= .85 overage
Colgate toothpaste 3.49 on sale$2.50 easy saver coupon
$1.50 MC
=.50 overage
Irish spring body wash 4.49used $1 MC
Received coupon for free body wash (4.49)
Aquafresh toothbrush 1.09 clearance
$1.00 MC
=.09
Crayola markers .75 clearance
Glitter markers .75 clearance
=one amazing trip where I threw in extras because of overage:)

My deals today... March 8

2009-03-08T18:08:00.000-07:00

My first stop was Walgreens.

I used the coupons from coupons.com to do the diaper deal this week.
3 Gentle Care pks of Huggies Diapers 10.00 each
Used 3 5.00 coupons
received a $10 RR
= 3 pks for $5.00

I did most of these deals more than once because they only required coupons and the easy saver book.
Colgate Total 3.49
Easy Saver coupon -2.50
MC from All You magazine -1.50
=.50 overage for each

Glade freshener sense and spray 7.99
4.00 Easy Saver coupon
4.00 MC
=free

Sambucol $10.00
$10.00 Easy saver coupon
I had printed a $4.00 MC, but they wouldn't take it. It would have been nice to get $4 overage but oh well.

Garnier glossing spray 2.99
$2 easy saver coupon
$1 manu. coupon
= free

Satin care shave gel 1.29
.55 coupon
= .74

Secret Flawless touch deodorant 2.59
$2.00 MC
=.59

Orbit gum 3/1.98
.99 easy saver coupon on 3
=.33 each

Crayola pipsqueak markers 2.69 clearance
(A gift for someone that I need this week).
Total savings (listed on the bottom of the receipt) $70.09
Yipee....and I have part of my gift for a baby shower this week.

Next stop: King Soopers.

I did not need any groceries, but I did want to use some coupons for candy that I can use as gifts/treats. I happen to stumble upon some clearance fragrances, which I paired with coupons I had to get $3.10 overage...to spend on my candy:)

I stopped by Target to see if anything was reduced.

Not much was.
I picked up a sports bra on clearance, and some wipes for .99 after using the "gentle care" coupon from coupons.com
I picked up 5 of these earlier this week.
I am stocked for baby showers, and my sister!!!

Last stop: Walmart

I used some coupons to get free or .25 Kotex.
The Gillette shampoo was on clearance for $1.50 each and I used 2- $2.00 coupons to get some overage. I also got streamers on clearance, and green beans (for some reason I love walmart brand green beans:). Did you know they have french fried onions for 1.84 in a big bag? That beats coupon price any day.
I find many of my deals at Moneysavingmom.com
Hope you had a great shopping day too!

Walgreens deals this week March 1-7

2009-03-04T19:09:00.001-08:00

I went to Walgreens twice this week already

My Sunday trip I got:

8 small boxes of Ritz for free after coupons,

colgate maxfresh =overage of .75 after coupon and RR

Blink tears =3.00 overage (on 2) after coupons and RR

Curel lotion= .69 after coupon and easy saver coupon

Vaseline lotion= .56 overage after coupon and RR

Axe= free after rebate

Ensure= 3.00 overage after rebate

Chex mix= .50 each

Postcard .34 to help balance my coupons out:)

My next trip I used 5 transactions!!! That is a lot for me. I let other customers go in between my purchases. (I also got 3 12-pks of soda). The RR deals were so complicated that I spent 30 min. with everything in my cart figuring out how to organize the transactions so I could use one RR towards another purchase, and so I had the same number of items as coupons. Total for this purchase after rebates (not including the soda) will be 5.44. Yippee for free lotion.

The M&M's were an OK deal. I got them for 1.50 each. I had a $5 coupon for the hair color, and it was on clearance for 3.69, but they price adjusted the coupon for 3.69 so I didn't get any overage, but I still got it for free:)

How planning ahead helped me save today.

2009-02-28T14:36:00.000-08:00

I spent at least 3 hours planning my shopping trip for today. I'd say its worth it:)
Here is what I came up with.

My biggest and most crazy deals happened at Safeway.

There was a coupon in the grocery add for $10 off any $50 purchase. There was also a buy $25 worth of certain frozen foods, and get $10 off. I had a rain check for a lot of frozen bagged chicken at a very good price, so I used that. I did 2 separate transactions to get some of the same deals that had "limit 1". The $50 was before coupons, but after Safeway card. The second transaction before coupons I was at 47.00. I asked if I could go back to get 3.00 worth so I could use another $10 off $50. The cashier said "it is close enough...you can use it". So in the end, I paid about $50 for all my groceries...AND I got $20 worth of groceries and $10 worth of frozen food for free= $30 free.

I gathered up my best deals that added up to $30 and consider this what I got for free today.

Chad told me he loved the healthy soups I gave him, so I bought him some more. Normal price at the store for one can of soup is 3.69. After sale price and coupons I got them for .63 each. He also gets the Frosted Mini-Wheats that were .30 a box after coupons. Included is a pretty red tray and a spatula for $1 each, and 2 rolls of double sided tape for .85.

My next stop was Target.

The only thing free was the Jet Dry dishwasher rinse. The Dawn direct foam after coupons were 1.00 each. The Rubermaid containers were on clearance for 2.78. I used a dollar coupon for each making them 1.78.
The lunch box (which comes with a Tupperware) was 2.48, Eucerine was .77 and the pancake mix was 1.77. I don't really know how much pancake mix is normally.

After that I went to Walgreens.

I got some more free Excedrin, and Revlon make-up that is FAR. I also got Bandaids for .80, mini shave gel for .70, Q-tips for 1.70, Curel for 1.59 each, and 5 different hair colors (after coupons I paid about $1.00 for all 5). Anyone want to color their hair blonde? I think I might try:)???
Also, you'll notice the lotion probably isn't for me. I bought "signs of aging" and "pregnancy" kinds. I left the "menopause" kind on the shelf:)

Next was lunch and the mall.

I got my free Quiznos sandwich that I signed up for earlier this week. I also got a soda there, and used the gift card my mom sent me for Valentines day. I got a free 1 oz. lotion from VS from a coupon they sent by e-mail.

My last stop was King Soopers.

I used a lot of e-coupons here.
Multi-grain Cheerios 1.67
.55 manu coupon (doubled to 1.00), and .75 e-coupon from cellfire= free
Colgate Total 2.50
1.50 e-coupon from cellfire
1.00 MC coupon sent in the mail from King Soopers
=free
Crest toothpaste 2.50
1.50 e-coupon from P&G e-saver
1.00 MC coupon
=free
Valentines deals 90%off
treat bags .20
tattoo sleeve .25 :)
Diced Tomatos 1.25
Coupon for them free (I signed up for online) =free
Pillsbury deals. MAN, I never thought I would actually USE some of the coupons I have for these!
1.00 each
used 2- .35 coupons and 3- .25 coupons.
They doubled to 2.90
So I paid 2.10 for the 5 crescent roll containers.
I received 3.00 in my next grocery purchase. =.9o overage
Now...what can I make with crescent rolls?:)

Sometimes I find my deals (like the Quiznos one) at Money Saving Mom

Shopping this week

2009-02-26T19:08:00.000-08:00

This week I went to Walgreens.

I got 3 things of reynolds wrap foil. .89 (with in-add coupon)
1.00 MC for each
=.33 overage

Excedrin 1.99
1.00 RR
1.00 coupon
= free or .01 overage for each. (I had to get these in separate transactions so the RR would work)
Hersheys candy bars BOGO (in-add coupon)
BOGO coupon
=Free

Walgreens no-rub solution and nutritional drink
Free after rebate

Extra gum 1.19
RR coupon for FREE gum
=free

Then I stopped by King Soopers.

I got sent a coupon in the mail (by King Soopers) for free Gatorate (6pk or 8pk) WOW (I saved over $6 and got John's favorite...Orange Gatorade).

I also used some cottenelle coupons and got TP for free.

I also had a .50 fiber one coupon, and 2- 1.00 Activia coupons. After double coupons all this marked down yogurt was free:)

Good shopping trip.

Stuff...

2009-02-20T19:34:00.000-08:00

I have had a lot of fun shopping lately.

My favorite trip by far was a trip to Maurices, where they had 4-5 racks of 75% off the lowest ticketed price. I got 9 items that with original price would have been $208, for $30. That's 86%savings. Then I got my favorite pair of jeans (regular price, but using a 20% off coupon)...which made my purchase much more expensive. My new clothes have really boosted my morale when getting ready in the morning:)

My next highlight was Target. I found tons of toothpaste (packs with a free travel size and a Target coupon booklet inside) reduced to 1.48. I used a bunch of Target coupons combined with all the Manu. coupons that I had, and I made .52 on almost all the tubes.

Anybody need some toothpaste???

I also found a ton of Valentines stuff for 75% off. I got some pencils, markers, and candy for school, and I got these cute outfits for baby gifts.

Today I finally went to Walgreens. I used a coupon code only valid today to get 20 free 4x6 prints. (I uploaded them to the site last night and planned to order them today at school but the site was blocked, so John had to order them for me. I chose in-store pickup to avoid shipping charges:)

Zucol 7.99
$2 coupon
Free after rebate
=2.00 overage

2 Revlon creme lip stuff 9.99
BOGO free
used 2 $1 coupons
Free after rebate
=2.00 overage on 2

Fruictise Hair shine stuff
3.79
$1 coupon
Free after rebate
=1.00 overage

M&M's Valentines clearance 75% off= .19 each
YUM!
I gave the cashier lady one of my Cover girl coupons. She made a comment about how she wanted to use a coupon from the "beauty counter" coupon box, but she had already given them all away. I reached into my coupon stash (which is probably 3x as big as the "store" one) and gave her a coupon. She was very grateful, and threw in some free samples:)

my wags Feb-8-09

2009-02-11T16:56:00.000-08:00

This week was frustrating at WAGS, but will still come out with some good deals.

Windex wipes and Scrubbing bubbles will be free after coupons and rebates.
ThermaCare 2.49
1.00 coupon
2.49 rebate
=1.00 overage

Hair bands (the good kind)
1.29 on clearance. (they are usually 4.99!!)
Hair clips (the small ones and the big one)
.75 each on clearance

Razors...here's where it gets complicated...
They were each supposed to produce a $6 RR.
When I combined them with 2.00 and 4.00 coupons, I would make 1.00 on 2 and pay 1.00 on 2 coming out even.

When the first one didn't produce a RR even though it was supposed to...all the management could do was hand me a paper that said "here is a description, write to this address and send your reciept and we will give you your RR" in not exactally that wording.

That really frustrated me, and I almost didn't do the deals, but then I bought 3 in the next transaction, so I had to do less transactions and could still get my RR. Then the "gamer" razor spit out a $6 RR.
Now I am not only confused, but also aggrivated and I have to do more work to get my money.
Then, when I got home I realized I forgot to have them scan the $2 easysaver coupon for the Eucerine lotion I bought (It's not in the picture because I had it in my bag to get the $2 back).
The good part I guess, was that I got the $2 back in about 30 seconds by showing the product and the reciept.

King Soopers Deals and Walgreens Steals

2009-01-25T16:01:00.000-08:00

This week I hit King Soopers and Walgreens with my bag full of coupons.

First Stop: King Soopers
Actually the lettuce was from Safeway (1.00 each)

Many of these items are part of Buy 10 save $5.00 promotion (in total I bought 40 items in the promotion, so I had to do 2 transactions)
Kraft cheese 1.99 each, part of Buy 10 save $5.00 promotion (.50 off each item)
I had 1 1.00/2 coupon so those were= 1.00 each,
the rest were= 1.50 each
Nestle refrigerated cookie dough (after promotion 1.99)
1.00 coupons(x3)= 1.00 each.

Other stuff: Juicy Juice after promotion and coupon= 1.09
Quaker oatmeal after promotion and .70 coupon (+.30 bonus)=1.19 each
Popcorn after promotion and coupon= .69 each
Velveeta cheese after promotion and coupon= 3.38 each
Fiber one bars after promotion, coupon and e-coupon= .44
Chex mix after promotion, coupon and e-coupon= .09
Klenexes (I actually bought a bunch more boxes than this because I LOVE klenexes!)
with promotion and coupons= between .29-.76 each
Other things not include in promotion:
Quaker rice snacks 1.00
1.00 coupon= free
Metal candle holders .99 clearance
3-D sunglasses for the Superbowl and some other shows= free
Conversation hearts= 1.00
Blistex chapstick 1.00
.25 coupon (doubled) = .50
Cotonelle TP .99
.50 coupon (doubled)= FREE

I find most of my coupon match-ups from Stretching a Buck. (In a different area of the US, and called Kroger, but most of the deals are the same. Once in a while the prices are different, and their deals run from Sunday-Saturday instead of Wed-Tues). This week I even used a print-out I found from Nickles N Dimes.

On to Walgreens:Colgate toothpaste 2.99

1.00 coupon, 2.00 Register Reward =free

Tuff Trash Bags 2.99

1.00 rebate= 1.99

Printer cartridge refill 5.00

5.00 rebate= Free

Hair clip 1.59 clearance

Reeces Whips BOGO (.89)

Use 1.00 off 2 coupon= .11 overage

Hersheys bars BOGO (.89)

Used 2 BOGOfree coupons

=all for FREE

Black socks .25 clearance

Dial travel body wash .24

Dove deodorant 1.99 (with in-add coupon)

used (2) 1.50/2 coupons

Buy 6 get $6 RR

= 2.98 for 6 deodorants. I was only going to buy 4 because I love this kind of deodorant and I only had 2 coupons (1.50/2)...but when I realized I could get $6 from buying 6, it made it worth it. The RR didn't print...so it was kind of a pain to get the money back, but I came out on top:)

Walgreens Jan 11

2009-01-14T18:30:00.000-08:00

I hit the jackpot on Sunday when I found one Walgreens store with 75% off certain hair products.

I got:

2 containers Windex wipes - BOGO (1 is 3.79)

used 2- .40 coupons

Complete rebate found in paper

=.80 overage

Orajel 8.49

1.00 off coupon

Wags rebate 8.49

Mail-in rebate (up to 8.00)

=8.50 overage

Herbal Essences .99 each

1.00 coupon for each

=.02 overage

Dove Shampoo 1.24

1.50 off coupon

=.26 overage

Sunsilk volume spray 1.07

1.00 coupon

=.07

Panteene products 1.24 each

used 2- $3 off 2 coupons

=.52 overage

Garnier power putty hair product.99 each

used 2- 1.00 coupons

=.02 overage

total overage for this trip after rebates=

10.05

Shoppin on Saturday:0

2009-01-10T18:31:00.000-08:00

Wow, I had a lot of fun shopping today...and although I was an "empowered consumer", I felt like a "crabby nit-pick".

At my first destination a RR didn't print, so I returned the items...which was way more complicated than it should have been.

At my second stop I used a ton of coupons in 3 transactions, and caught 2 mistakes the clerk made with my coupons during the transaction. Then when I got to my car I realized one of the coupons I handed her didn't go through, so I went back to customer service to get my .75 back. I wondered if the people behind me in line were rolling thier eyes.

At another location, the customer service rep couldn't give me cash or put the return on my charge card...which should have been easily possible because I had the reciept and everything. After being friendly but frustrated for about 2 min. he "figured out" a way to put the money back on my charge card. :)

Before I reveal what I got...I need to reveal what I gave.

I love the Walgreens closest to my house. It is clean, friendly, nice to me even though I use a lot of coupons, and they have everything labeled which is very helpful!

Because they are so awesome, I gave them a goodie basket for the break room. At first it was awkward when I gave it to the guy (ast. manager) and told him what it was for, but later on I heard him telling some other employees about it excitedly...so I know they appreciate it:)

Here is the gift basket: (made from free stuff and leftover Christmas goodies)

Here is what I got at other stores:

First (and and most guilty) stop: Walgreens

100 calorie snack packs were on sale for 2/4.00 and I used 2- .75 coupons. The only reason why I even thought about getting these is because they are DELICIOUS, and you know how many calories you are eating. I'm always looking to satisfy the chocolate fix.

Reeses whips 2/1.00

used 3 MC 1.00 off 2

=free (and one is missing because I tried one on the way home:)

Twix PB king size 1.00 each

Second (and most money saving) stop: TARGET

Colgate toothpaste: clearance 1.24 each (which includes a coupon inside)

I used 2-1.00 Target coupons

and 2- 1.00 MC

=overage .75 each tube

I had to do 3 transactions, because I had to open the top of the tube to get out more coupons to buy more.

Total overage for toothpaste: around 4.00

Electrasol: price mark down 3.25 each

used 3- 2.50 coupons from last weeks insert

= .75 each

Toothbrush .94

used 1.00 Target coupon

.75 MC

=overage .79

Curel lotion (I use this every day) 6.29

used 1.00 Target reciept coupon

1.00 MC

=4.29 (but with all the overage from toothpaste it was a lot cheaper)

Magnets .48

I needed to purchase these so one of my transaction totals was above $0

Third stop (with some fun stuff): King Soopers

3 boxes of Kellogs Cereal 2.67 each

Buy 3 boxes get a gallon of milk free

used 3- 1.00 off cereal coupons

=5.01 for 3 boxes of cereal and a gallon of milk

Cotenelle toilet paper .99

used .50 coupon

store doubles coupons

=free

92% Ground Beef

3.02

Powerade .89

.40 coupon

doubled

=.09

Tortilla chips 1.00

Gormet Very Berry bagels 4 ct. 1.99

THESE ARE DELICIOUS!

Next (stock up on John's favorites) stop: Safeway

Cheerios (14 oz.) 1.50 super coupon

2- 1.00/2 internet coupons

=1.00 each

Mulitgrain (12 oz.) 1.50 super coupon

3- .75/1 internet coupons

= .75 each
Cran-grape and Apple Juice 2.00

Buy 5 get $5 off

used .55 coupon

= 1.00 each

Nabisco Snack packs 2.99 super coupon

=.25 each pack
Skippy PB 1.49 super coupon

.40 MC

=1.09

Knorr Sides 1.00 each

.75 off 2

=.62 each

Last (and most cuddly) stop: Kohls

I mostly had to return a few things here, but I found this for 2.50 and all proceeds go to charity:)
Oh for cute.

Walgreens this week 1/4-1/10

2009-01-04T15:15:00.000-08:00

I posted some deals yesterday, but here is a picture of what I got today.

In addition to the free ice cream and .15 progresso, I got the makeup for .59 each (it was on clearance, and I used coupons), The reynolds wrap was free, the contonelle wipes 1.99, puffs .64, scented oil candle refills 2.50 each, $2 rebate on 2, $2.50 coupon on 2, and B2G1free = .50 for 3. All the Fruitice was free. 2.99 - $2 easy saver coupon, -$1 MC = free.

The Electrasol deal that I listed yesterday didn't work. The price is 5.99 for a box (not 3.49) so I skipped it.

If you want to see more great deals, see: http://thecentsiblesawyer.blogspot.com/

Walgreens this week 1/4-1/10

2009-01-03T16:25:00.000-08:00

There are tons of great Walgreens deals this week if you have coupons...
And there are supposed to be TONS of coupons in 1/4 Sunday paper.
Here are some match-ups:

Garnier Shampoo, Conditioner or styling product 2.99
$2 Easy saver coupon
$1 MC from 1/4 or another week:)
=FREE

Reynolds aluminum foil .99 (in-add coupon)
$1 MC from previous weeks
=free

Progresso Soup
4/$5 or 1.25 each (with in-add coupon)
$1.10/1 coupon HERE
=.15 each

Electrasol Gelpacks 3.49
1.50 Rebate
2.50 coupon in 1/4
=overage .51

I listed the Ben and Jerry's deal yesterday, but when I tried the link again today, it looked like it has expired. Gotta be on top of those things:)

There are tons of other great deals. Check some of them out at Wags to Riches HERE, or at Being Frugal is Fabulous HERE
Have a great week!

Wow, that was a break...

2009-01-01T20:16:00.000-08:00

I always said I love the hobby of couponing, because you can quit at any time, and your not out anything...in fact your probably ahead (with all the free stuff you got). These past 2 weeks I partly took a break from couponing because of family stuff, but I didn't totally quit:)

I cut the MANY coupon inserts I got from friends and family over the break (thanks!)

And...my mom and I went shopping the day after Christmas and found a steal on Ziploc bags.

At Walmart they were marked down to $1 for all the snowflake labeled bags (they weren't even marked-we had to ask someone how much they were) I had MANY coupons for $1/2, so we ended up getting at least 15 boxes of Ziploc bags (various sizes) for .50 each!!!

Also...If you aren't on a New Years diet... you can sign up HERE for an e-mailed coupon of $3 off a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Once you get it open, you can click "back" and it will print another one. Supposedly, Walgreens has it on sale 2/$6 from 1/4-1/9= Free ice cream!

Shopping with coupons Dec 13

2008-12-13T19:10:00.000-08:00

My first stop was Walgreens.
I did 4 transactions:
1. 4-(6-pk) Gatorade's $4 each
3 Robetussin 3.99 each
total B4 coupons= 27.97
Used 3 3.00/1 MC for Robetussin
= 18.97
Used $10 RR from last week= 8.97 (paid on my gift card)
Received $5RR from Robitussin, $5 RR from Gatorade, and $5RR (spend over $25 Holiday promotion)
OK, So I don't feel like going into that much detail (mostly because the deal is over) but I got:
2 bottles Laundry soap, 4 bags Nestle Chocolate Chips, 6 tangle-free cord holders, 3 pks. plastic silverware, 2pkgs reynolds wrap, 2 sticks of deodorant, Maybeline lip product and mascara, Loreal moisturizer, Eucerine lotion (this alone was $10) a box of rice crispies, 12-pk of toilet paper, and a holiday decoration.
Because I did 4 transactions that were $25 before coupons, I got $5RR for each one...essentially I got $20 worth of free stuff, and some of my stuff was already free after coupons (Reynolds Wrap, deodorant). PLUS I am getting 14.99 back for a rebate on the Loreal Moisturizer. This was an awesome week at WAGS.

Next stop: Target
I found many of my Target deals from Being Frugal is Fabulous, and Money Saving Mom

Keebler Deal: Buy 5 Keebler Products, get $5 target gift card. I bought 3 for 2.33, and 2 for 2.50. I used 4 1.00/1 MC and got a $5 gift card back= 2.99 for 5 packages of cookies.

I also did the candle deal again (buy 4 glade holiday scents, and get a $5 target gift card) I used a B2G1free, and a 2.50/2 coupon to get them free.

I found the Rayovak batteries in the dollar isle. I had 4 1.00 off MC from the paper and 3 printable coupons to make them all free.

The gum was on sale for 1.50 each and I had a 1.00 MC = .50 each

The Air Wick candle scents things were on markdown for 4.99 and I had 3 5.00 coupons = free

The toothpaste was on clearance for 2.11. I had a $1 Target coupon, and a 1.50 MC coupon for each = .4o OVERAGE for each

The Dove body lotion was on clearance for 2.67. I had a 1.50 coupon = 1.17 (and it came with a free hand lotion.

So essentially I got all this for 4.37.

Last Stop: King Soopers

I find most of my King Soopers deals at Stretching a Buck (she calls it Kroger, and most of the deals are the same)

Cotenelle TP .99 each. I used 6 .50 coupons (which doubled to make them free) and one .25 coupon which doubled to make the grand total for 7 pkgs or toilet paper =.50
Ritz Crackers 2.50each
Kraft Cheese 2.00each
I used 2 Buy Ritz and Kraft get $1.00 off, one $1.00/1 Ritz Peelie I had from a while back, and I got 2 .50 catalinas that equal $1.00 off my next purchase. So 2 boxes Ritz and 2 bags of Kraft Cheese=$5.00
Toothpicks and muffin cups were on clearance.
Ritz Flipz were 1.00 each,
Daisy Sour cream was 1.00 I used .50 coupon which doubled to make it free.

I also went to JC Pennys and got a present for John. It was 25% off (which is pretty good for NFL apparel). I got and extra 10% off because of early-bird specials (It was 11am), and I used a $10 off any purchase of $10 or more coupon I got in the mail to save some good money.

Walgreens Dec. 7-13

2008-12-09T19:01:00.000-08:00

This week at WAGS I got
Scotch tape (2 3-pks) (2/$2)
$2 rebate off 2
$1 coupon
=overage of 1.00

Schick titanium razor 6.99
Dec. Easy saver coupon $3
Coupon from All You magazine $4
= free

Maybeline Lip products BOGO free. 6.49
Used 2 $4 coupons
=overage of $1.50

Non-plastic water bottles 3.33 each
Teddy bear (I can't remember)
Purple Turtle (.99)
Plastic silverware .39 each with in-add coupon.
(I got a few Christmas presents and things I needed for school, and used RR from last week)

My Walgreens Finds for this week

2008-12-02T20:39:00.000-08:00

You can ignore the VS and lamb and candle. I included them in the picture for my other blog.

Bic Razors (and refills) are BOGO free. (I must have missed this, or it is an "unadvertised" deal. So get 2 for 6.99. Combine that with (2) $3.00 off coupons, and you get both for .99

The reach was 2/$6 and get $6 RR, but I used a 1.00 coupon, so overage of 1.00

I got the gum free last time they ran a BOGO, but I LOVE IT. (this time it was .59 each) It smells so good. I put it in my bag and purse just so they smell minty fresh:)

Excedrin 3/$15, and get $8 RR. I used (3) 2.00 coupons so in the end they were 3/$1.00.

Colgate is 2.99, and get a $2 RR. I used a 1.00 coupon to get it free.

The Degree was 1.99 (John is almost out), and the chapstick was 2/$3. After $5 off $25 coupon, I paid $2 for these 4 items.
Total= around $4.

Want to know about more great deals? Check out Centsible Sawyer HERE

Black Friday...

2008-11-28T19:32:00.000-08:00

Well, I had a good time at Black Friday deals...besides mis-calculating when I would be going to one end of town to hit a store that didn't open for another hour. I ended up skipping that store.
So...
I ended up getting from Walmart:
a 2GB SD card for $7
A fleece hoodie for $8
a few $2 movies.

At Walgreens:
Colgate Advance Toothpaste 3.49
$1.50 coupon
$3.50 RR
=overage 1.50
(I did it again with a $1 coupon to make another dollar)

Gillette Shave Gel .99 (with in-add coupon)
.55 coupon
=.44

Hot wheels cars .49 in-add coupon

Dasani Water 3.99

At Best Buy:
Many seasons of our favorite shows were 14.99

At Michaels:
Photo Storage boxes 3/$5
some Clearance stuff for .50 each
Used 25% off everything coupon
:)

And...my favorite purchase of the day at Big 5 Sports
Black Nike pants that I can wear for workouts, for dress at work, for lounging, for shopping... $45
I was really bummed because they fit PERFECTLY and I have been looking for a pair of these for 3 months now.
I was walking around upset because I would have to put them back, and the manager said "would you like to try those on?" I said sadly "I did already, but I don't think they are on sale" He took them to the register scanned the tag. "45.", he said... "I'll give them to you for 30" I was SOOO excited. I just CREATED my own sale:) I've only tried this technique once at an auto parts store to get an air filter for cheaper (which also worked)...but I might have to start ASKING for sales more often.
AND...I will be going back to this store more often because they were really nice.

Walgreens deals 11/23-30

2008-11-23T13:13:00.000-08:00

Nothing too spectacular this week at Walgreens.
Excedrin Express Gels 4.49 BOGO
used 2- 2.00/1 express gels coupons You can get them HERE (cluck back after it prints to get 2)
= .24 each after coupons
(I didn't know if the Tension Headache is included on the coupon, but it says "express gels" and it worked fine.)
I was also planning on submitting this for rebate (4.49), but again, I'm not sure if Tension Headache is included.
So either 4.00 profit, or .24/each.

Sure Deoderant 1.99
1.50 Easy Saver coupon
1.00MC
= overage of .49

Hunts tomato sauce .29 each (in-add coupon)
used .40/2 MC
=.09 each

Mac and Cheese .69 (in-add coupon)

Tissue paper .99
BOG2 free
=.33 each

Target last week

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Lots of scented oil candle refils.

Actually my car smells like apple-cinnamon, as does my coupon holers and the basement. Ahhh...Christmasy.

Here is my loot from Target this week:

Canned Veggies .50 each
1.00/4 MC
=.25 each
but...my cubbords are overflowing so I donated them in church today for a thanksgiving meal for homless people.

Mashed Potatoes .79 each
1.00/2 MC
=.58/2

Reynolds foil (75 ft) 2.50
1.00 MC
=1.50

Colorful body scrubber .98 clearance
Clean and Clear 1.37 clearance
2.00 MC
= overage .63

3-pk scented oil refil candles 2.50 each
Used B2GO free coupon
Used 1.50/2 coupon
Target deal: buy 4 Glade holiday scents get $5 gift card
=1.00/4 3-pks
(I did this deal 3times in 3 different transactions)

=5.45 (after $5 gift cards are figured in)

Walgreens Double Dip days Friday and Saturday

2008-11-21T21:09:00.000-08:00

I got some great things!

3 boxes of Honey Nut cherrios 1.99 each

2- 1.00 off 1 coupons

1- 1.30 off 3 catalina

=2.70 for 3 boxes

Glade scented oil candle 4.19 each (clearance)

BOGO coupon -4.19

2.00 off 1

=2.19 for 2

4 bags holiday M&M's 2.50 each

use $1/2 Dec. easysaver coupon = -2.00

get $ 5 rebate for 4 bags (Nov.)

=3.00 for 4 bags

4 bags Hersheys dark chocolate kisses 2.50 each

use $1/2 Nov. Easysaver coupon= -2.00

2- 1.00/1 MC

1- 1.50/3 MC

$5 rebate off 4 bags (Dec.)

= overage of .50

4 Hersheys Dark Chocolate bars (.39 each with in add coupon)

use 2 BOGO coupons (which took off .84 off 2)

THEN scanned in-add coupon which took off the extra (.45x4=1.80)

=overage of .12

Blistex .99 (with in add coupon)

.25 MC

=.75

My favorite purchases this week:)

2008-11-15T07:59:00.000-08:00

I had fun this week, despite a toothache and root canal.
Here is what I got at Walgreens for $10 (after $2 RR). I used my gift card, so $0 OP

I did 2 transactions at King Soopers, One of them was these. After coupons and store deals the total was 2.90. I recieved a catalina for $2 off my next purchase, and I got a "try me free" offer from Pamolive, so I should get 2.50 back from that. Profit= $1.40

those were my favorites!

King Soopers deals (until Tuesday Nov 11)

2008-11-09T15:30:00.000-08:00

This week I made a haul at King Soopers. Combining a store deal where you buy 10 items and get 5.00 off (up to 15.00 per transaction) and my manufacturer coupons and e-coupons...it was great!

I did 2 transactions and did very well.

All this stuff cost me 13.53. Over 30 items. I got the toilet paper, shavers, oatmeal, scrubber pads, drinks, and toothpaste for free. I could have gotten more things for free, but they were out of some stuff.
This one cost me 16.37

There are 5 boxes of mashed potatoes (I am eating some right now because of my toothache), 3 muffin mixes, 4 cookie mixes,1 box of hamburger helper, 4 boxes of cereal (the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cost me .13 each, and I gave them to my brother because I have plenty), 2 toaster strudels, soap, popcorn, hot chocolate, Ziploc bags, Evaporated milk, Sweetened and condensed milk, and 3 3-pks of candle refills:) The only thing regular price was the box of Pumpkin spice jello. Doesn't' it sound good?

This is the part I'm most proud of. Savings of 86% and 83%. Each transaction had a total coupon savings of over $70. So yes, I did buy a lot of stuff...most of which I will use...but I saved $140 and only spent $30 for 62 items. Oh happy day!

If you want to know HOW to do it, I mainly used THIS blog post from Stretching a Buck.
And to be fair...it took me about 3 hours to plan my shopping trip and match up coupons.
Oh and here is another plug for e-coupons. You type in your king soopers card, and select coupons to put on it. Then if you buy the item, the coupons automatically deducts in the computer at the register. Sign up for P&G e-saver and shortcuts.com.

Next I went to target and hit the 90% off Halloween clearance.

The t-shirt was .50, the stickers were .12, all 4 boxes of candles were .31 after 2 coupons and a $5 gift card for buying 4 glade holiday scents (read about it HERE), a goody hair clip for .48 after using THIS coupon. and a free container of Clorox wipes for being a teacher and signing up earlier. I also got 40 pirate eye-patches for .37, and some flashlights for care packages we are sending to the orphanage our church sponsors in Peru.

Last but not least, I went to Walgreens for my free 8x10.

I found some scissors on clearance (it will end up being .13-.15 for each scissors), some notebooks and clearance makeup (combined with coupons).

The End!

Walgreens and Rite Aid deals 11/9-11/15

2008-11-09T15:26:00.000-08:00

I won't be posting about the Walgreens and Rite Aid deals this week, because I still have a toothache, and I don't think the deals are that great:)
If you would like to see Frugal is Fabulous's Walgreens deals click HERE.
If you would like to see her Rite Aid Deals click HERE

free 8x10 at Walgreens

2008-11-06T16:27:00.000-08:00

Free 8x10 at Walgreens. This weekend only. Read about it HERE.

What I got in the mail today...

2008-11-03T16:58:00.001-08:00

*A sweet small reusable Nature's Bounty bag that I signed up for on Saturday HERE. It also came with a coupon for 1.00 off Nature's Bounty Vitamins.

If you want to know about other free samples and things they mail you for free, check out Freebies 4 Mom HERE

*A "thank you" for being a loyal King Soopers customer with lots of coupons INCLUDING a free 12 pk of Dr. Pepper. They must know exactally what I buy from them:)

*A free Dole salad that I won playing the sweeps a LONG time ago. Here is where I go if I'm bored and want to try and win free stuff. Obviously I haven't been THAT bored in a while...but I still am excited about my free salad.

That was just today. I'm sure I will be reaping the rewards of what I signed up for in August...all the way into December.