Sunday, May 30, 2010

Free Nivea Coupons

From Super Coupon Lady:

Giveaway!!! 5 Nivea Money Maker Coupons!!

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Saturday, May 29, 2010

5/28/10 Target Trip

I wanted to get some more Listerine Whitening from Clearance. Here's what I got:

(6) Listerine Whitening @ $1.98 each = $11.88

Coupons Used:

(4) $1.00 Off Listerine Whitening = $4.00
(2) $2.00 off Listerine Whitening = $4.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $8.00

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $4.83

Savings: 62%

Friday, May 28, 2010

5/27/10 & 5/28/10 CVS Trips

I have wonderful family and friends who have an Extra Care Card and did not get some of the specials I wanted this week. They were fantastic to let me use their cards so I could stock up on some body wash for hubby and the boys. Here's how I did yesterday and today.


5/27/10

Transaction #1:

(2) Gillette Body Wash @ $4.00 each = $8.00
(1) Gold Emblem Candy = $.99
(1) Gold Emblem Candy = $.74
(1) CVS Lip Balm = $1.99

Total Before Coupons: $11.72

Coupons Used:

(1) B1G1 Free Gillette Coupon = $4.00
(1) $1.00/2 Gold Emblem Snacks (CRT) = $1.00
(1) $1.00 CVS Sun Care Product (CRT) = $1.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $6.00

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $6.31

Received: $8.00 ECB for Gillette


Transaction #2:

(4) M&M Almond Individual Bags @ $.48 each = $1.92
(6) Bags of M&Ms @ $1.98 each = $11.88

Total Before Coupons: $13.80

Coupons Used:

(2) $.75/2 M&M Individual Bags = $1.50
(2) B2G1 Free Bags of M&Ms @ $1.98 each = $3.96
(1) $8.00 ECB from Transaction #1 = $8.00

Total Amount of Coupons = $13.46

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes = $.48


Transaction #3:

(2) Gillette Body Washes @ $4.00 each = $8.00

Total Before Coupons: $8.00

Coupon Used:

(1) $4/2 Gillette Body Wash = $4.00

Total OOP After Coupon and Taxes: $3.07 (They took off the pre-sale amount of $5.49.)

Received: $8.00 ECB


Transaction #4:

(1) Box CVS Brand Kitchen Trashbags = $8.39

Coupon Used:

$8 ECB from Transaction #3

Total OOP After Coupon and Taxes = $.47


Transaction #5:

(3) Bags M&Ms @ $1.98 each = $5.94
(2) Gillette Body Washes @ $4.00 each = $8.00

Total Before Coupons: $13.94

Coupons Used:

(1) B2G1 Free M&Ms = $1.98
(1) $4/2 Gillette Body Wash = $4.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $5.98

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $8.12

Received: $8 ECB


Transaction #6:

(2) Taster's Choice Individual Packs of Coffee = $2.00
(1) Maxwell House Decaf Coffee = $6.39

Total Before Coupons: $8.39

Coupon Used:

$8 ECB from Transaction #5

Total OOP After Coupon and Taxes: $.47


5/28/10

Transaction#1:

(5) Nivea Men's Body Wash @ $4.49 each = $22.45

Coupons Used:

(3) $3 off Nivea Men's Body Wash = $9.00
(1) $4/2 Nivea Men's Body Wash = $4.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $13.00

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $11.02

Received $5.00 ECB


Transaction #2:

(2) Gold Emblem Cookie Dough $ $.99 each = $1.98
(4) Gold Emblem Candy @ $.74 each = $2.96
(3) Lay's Potato Chips @ $.99 each = $2.97

Total Before Coupons: $7.91

Coupons Used:

(1) $5 ECB From Transaction #1 = $5.00
(3) $1.00/2 Gold Emblem Snacks = $3.00

Total After Coupons and TAxes: $.05


Transaction #3:

(2) Old Spice Body Wash @ $4.00 each = $8.00

Coupon Used:

B1G1 Free Old Spice Body Wash: = $4.00

Total OOP After Coupon and Taxes = $4.56

Received $8.00 ECB


Transaction #4:

(1) Cooler/lunchbox = $7.99
(1) Pair Scissors = $1.00

Total Before Coupons: $8.99

Coupon Used:

$8 ECB from Transaction #3

Total OOP After Coupon and Taxes: $1.07


Transactions 5,6,7, & 8:

I did 2 more of the Gillette Body Wash specials, spent $4.56 for each, and received $8 ECB for each. I turned around and used the ECBs for misc household items (trashbags, ziploc bags, bowls, etc.) so there was no additional OOP (except for tax) for me. The tax on both of the transactions I had to pay tax on was $.05 each for a total of $.10.


Grand Total Spent Over 2 Days: $44.84
Total Amount of Merchandise Including Taxes: $155.08
Savings: 71% - Not bad for a bunch of body wash, snacks, and household supplies!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

5/27/10 - Best Publix Shopping Trip to Date


Shopping is definitely a pleasure at Publix!!!!

I went back today to see if they had any of the items today that they were out of yesterday. I'm glad I did. Check this out:

(2) Lawry's Marinade @ B1G1 Free = $2.79
(2) Publix Cream Cheese @ $.99 each = $1.98
(6) Zantac 1-count @ $1.09 each = $6.54
(1) Butterfinger = $.89

Total Before Coupons: $12.20

Coupons Used:

(2) $.50 off Lawry's Marinade = $2.00 (doubled)
(5) $2.00 off Zantac = $10.00
(1) $1.00 off Zantac = $1.00
(1) Free Butterfinger (received in mail) = $.89

Total Amount of Coupons: $13.89

Total Vendor, Store, and Special Price Savings: $16.96

Total OOP After Taxes and Coupons: - $.87 - That's right! I got paid to shop!!!!

Savings: 105%

5/27/10 Target Trip

Another positive experience at Target. I had the same coupon friendly cashier and it was great! I purchased a some batteries and a book for Logan - 2 "high price" items. If you take these items out, the total really doesn't look that bad!

(2) Energize Batteries @ $6.50 each = $13.00
(1) Book for Logan = $12.59 = $12.59
(2) Hershey's Bliss @ $2.99 each = $5.98
(2) GE Reveal Light Bulbs $2.34 each = $4.68
(6) Dove Deodorants - Trial Size @ $.97 each = $5.82
(2) Listerine Whitening on Clearance @ $1.98 each = $3.96
(4) Motrin PM @ $3.59 each = $14.36
(4) Benadryl Itch Sticks @ $2.29 each = $9.16
(1) Nexcare Kids' Bandages = $1.87
(2) Suave Shampoos @ $1.92 each = $3.84

Total Amount Before Coupons: $75.26

Coupons Used:

(2) $1.00 off Energizer Batteries = $2.00
(2) $1.00 off Energizer Batteries (Target Coupon) = $2.00
(2) $1.00 off Hershey's Bliss (Target Coupon) = $2.00
(2) $1.00 off Hershey's Bliss = $2.00
(2) $1.50 off GE Reveal Light Bulbs = $3.00
(6) $1.00 off Dove Deodorant (only took off $.97 each) = $5.82
(2) $2.00 off Listerine Whitening = $3.96 (Will receive $10.00 Listerine Gift Card)
(4) $3.00 off Motrin PM = $12.00
(4) $1.00 off Motrin PM = $4.00
(2) $5/2 Benadryl = $10.00
(1) $1.00 off Nexcare Product = $1.00
(1) $.50 off Nexcare Kids' Bandages = $.50
(2) $1.00 off Suave = $2.00
(1) $1.00 off Suave (Target Coupon) = $1.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $51.28

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $28.76

5/27/10 Bi-Lo Trip

Today's trip was "okay"....

(2) Planter's Big Nut Bars (chocolate) = $5.98
(4) McCormick's GrillMates Marinades = $2.56
(3) Texas Toast Croutons = $3.75
(2) Mento's Gum = $1.98

Total Before Coupons: $14.27

Coupons Used:

(2) $.50 off McCormick's GrillMates = $2.00 (doubled)
(2) $.75 off Planter's Big Nuts Bars = $1.50
(2) $.50 off Mento's Gum = $2.00 (doubled)
(3) $.55 off Texas Toast Croutons = $3.30 (doubled)

Total Amount of Coupons: $8.80

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $7.08

5/27/10 Food Lion Trip

Nothing spectacular here....

(1) French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce = $1.50
(1) Tyson Chicken Breast Strips = $4.99

Coupon Used:

(1) $.75 off French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce = $.75

Total OOP After Coupon and Taxes: $5.80

5/27/10 Piggly Wiggly Trip

I decided to get some more hotdog buns and a head of lettuce since they were going to be free with my Greenbax Stamps. I also picked up a package of pork chops.

(1) Piggly Wiggly Hotdog Buns = free
(1) Head of Lettuce = free
(1) Package of Pork Chops = $4.69

Total OOP After Free Items and Taxes: $4.76

5/27/10 Staples Trip

I had a Staples Rebate coupon that I needed to use and I needed some ink so I made a quick stop there. I did pretty well for ink:

(1) HP 60 Black Ink = $14.99

Coupon Used:

(1) $12.00 Rebate Coupon

Total OOP After Coupon and Taxes: $3.23

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Pictures

I finally figured out how to upload pictures on here. However, I don't think I'll ever get to the point where I'm actually able to do it. By the time I got my stuff together (my 2 couponing bags, the mail, etc) and got in the house, the groceries were already put up. I don't want to complain because I appreciate the help. Maybe if I go shopping by myself and don't have any help bringing in and putting up the groceries, I will be able to take a picture to put on here.

5/26/10 Publix Trips

Went to Publix today 2 1/2 hours after they opened and they were already out of a few things on my lists. Again, I didn't do well with having to deviate from my lists. I guess it had something to do with all the couponers out today. LOL Anyway....my dad went and did 2 transactions and did pretty well. Hubby met us there so I was able to get him to do one transaction for me. Here they are:

Transaction #1:

(2) Digiorno with Breadsticks = $11.00
(2) Snyder's Pretzels = $3.00
(2) Q-tips = $2.99
(1) Trident White Peppermint Gum = $1.19
(2) Dove Shampoo = $6.00
(2) Kraft Mayonnaise with Olive Oil = $5.98
(1) Bulls Eye BBQ Sauce = $2.15
(2) Kleenex Hand Towels = $4.98
(2) Bic Men's Razors = $5.49
(1) Colgate Wisp = $2.39
(1) Publix Window Cleaner = $2.19 (penny item)
(3) Chobani Yogurt = $3.00

Total Before Coupons: $50.36

Coupons Used:


(2) $3.00 off Digiorno Pizza & Breadsticks = $6.00
(1) $.50 off Colgate Wisp = $1.00 (doubled)
(1) $2.18 off Publix Window Cleaner (penny item) = $2.18
(1) B2G1 Free Chobani Yogurt = $1.00
(2) $3.00 off Bic Razors = $6.00 (Also received $2.00 in Upromise savings that doesn't come off bill.)
(2) Free Kraft Mayonnaise with Olive Oil = $5.98
(1) Free Bulls Eye BBQ Sauce = $2.15
(2) $1.00 off Dove Hair Care = $2.00
(2) $1.00 off Dove Hair Care (Target Coupon) = $2.00
(1) $.50 off Trident White Gum = $1.00 (doubled)
(2) $1.00 Kleenex Hand Towels = $2.00
(2) $1.00 Kleenex Hand Towels (Target Coupon) = $2.00
(2) $.30 off Q-Tips = $1.20 (doubled)
(1) $5.00 off $25.00 Rite-Aid Coupon = $5.00
(2) $1.00 off Q-Tips (Target Coupon) = $2.00
(1) $1.00 off Snyder's Pretzels = $1.00
(2) $1.00 off Chobani Yogurt = $2.00
(2) $3.00 off Bic Razors = $6.00 (this was taken off twice - I didn't notice it until I got home. I called the store and they said, "Thank you for being honest. Since the mistake was on our part and we value your business, consider this a 'gift'." I thanked them and told them it wasn't necessary. Hubby said this makes up for the overcharge on the Steakums from the other day.)

Total Amount of Coupons: $44.11

Store Savings: $18.99

Total Savings: $63.10

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $7.49

Savings: 89%



John's Transaction:

(3) Luigi Italian Ice = $4.49
(2) Heluva Good Dips = $2.00
(3) NY Style Bagels = $4.04
(1) Kraft Deli Deluxe Jalapeno American Cheese = $3.49
(3) Kraft Salad Dressing = $4.79
(2) Uncle Ben's Rice = $1.49
(2) Country Crock Shedd's Spread = $1.99
(2) Smart Waters = $3.38

Total Amount Before Coupons: $25.67

Coupons Used:

(1) $5.00 off $25.00 Rite Aid Coupon = $5.00
(1) Publix $.55 off Country Crock = $.55
(3) NY Style Bagels = $3.00
(1) B2G1 Free Kraft Dressing (Target Coupon) = $1.59
(1) $.55 off Kraft Dressing = $.55
(1) $1.00 off Kraft Dressing w/ purchase of Deli Deluxe = $1.00
(1) $1.00 off Deli Deluxe Cheese = $1.00
(2) $.40 off Country Crock = $1.60 (doubled)
(2) $.50 off Uncle Ben's Rice = $2.00 (doubled)
(3) $.50 off Luigi's Italian Ice = $3.00 (doubled)
(2) $1.00 off Heluva Dips = $2.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $21.29

Store Savings: $18.72

Total Savings: $39.01

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $5.55

Savings: 86%

5/26/10 Bi-Lo Trip

Short trip today...just needed to get some milk.

(2) Pet Milk @ $2.88 each = $5.76

No coupons used

Total OOP After Tax: $5.82

5/26/10 Piggly Wiggly Trip

I went to Piggly Wiggly today to get the hotdog buns they had for free with Greenbax Stamps. I really needed these since I've stocked up on Oscar Mayer hotdogs over the past weeks.

(4) Piggly Wiggly Hotdog Buns @ $1.29 each = $5.16

Redeemed: 4 Books of Greenbax

Total OOP After Greenbax: $.05

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

2nd Shopping Trips = $0.00 OOP

I did the Staples special on cases of paper a few weeks ago. I received my $32.00 rewards card in the mail today. The card works just like a credit card (even though it says debit on the front). I was so excited this was in the mail when I got home from the shopping trips earlier today. I used the $32.00 card and got both the Publix and Bi-Lo trips at no additional OOP for me. I even stopped and got hubby a pizza and only had to pay $.23 for it! It was a good day for shopping. Now off to get my lists ready for the new grocery week and for my trips to the drug stores (which I'm surprised I haven't done yet).

5/25/10 - Publix - 2nd Trip

I was determined to get some more Go-Gurt so I headed out to "my Publix" tonight. Here's what I got. I have to admit that this is probably my BEST DEAL EVER!

(8) Yoplait Go-Gurts - B1G1 Free $2.79 = $11.16
(4) Yoplait Simply Go-Gurt - B1G1 Free $2.79 = $5.58
(1) Kraft Mayonnaise with Olive Oil = $2.99
(1) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Minis = $1.50
(4) Zantac 1 Ct @ $1.09 = $4.36
(2) Fage Greek Yogurt @ 3/$5 = $3.34
(2) Slim Jim Mild Canisters @ 2/$6 = $6.00
(1) Trident Gum = $1.19

Total Before Coupons: $34.62

Coupons Used:

(1) $5 off $25 Rite Aid Coupon = $5.00
(2) $1.00 off Fage Greek Yogurt = $2.00
(2) $1.00 off Slim Jim = $2.00
(1) $.50 off Trident Gum = $1.00 (doubled)
(2) $5.00/2 off any Zantac = $10.00
(1) Free Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Minis = $1.50
(1) Free Kraft Mayonnaise with Olive Oil = $2.99
(2) $1.00 off 2 Yogurt (Target) = $2.00
(3) $.80 off 2 Yogurt = $2.40
(2) $.40 off Yogurt = $1.60 (doubled)
(4) $1.10 Simply Go-Gurts = $4.40

Total Amount of Coupons: $34.89

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $1.77

Store Savings (Sale Prices): $15.87

Savings: 97% - I think this was worth the trip!!!

5/25/10 - Bi-Lo 2nd Trip

Since I left some of my coupons at home earlier, I decided to go back out to Bi-Lo. Here's how trip #2 looked:

(1) Kraft Cheesy Explosion = $.99
(1) Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese = $2.50
(2) Hunt's Snack Packs @ $1.00 each = $2.00
(6) Planter's Nut Bars @ $2.50 each = $15.00
(4) Old El Paso Taco Seasonings @ $.94 each = $3.76
(1) Mentos Gum = $1.25
(4) Banquet TV Dinners @ $1.00 each = $4.00
(2) Banquet Family Size Meatballs @ $2.48 each = $4.96

Total Before Coupons: $34.46

Coupons Used:


(1) Free Kraft Cheesy Explosion = $.99
(1) Free Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese = $2.50
(6) $.75 off Planter's Big Nut Bars = $4.50
(2) $.60/2 Old El Paso = $2.40 (doubled)
(2) $1.50/4 ConAgra = $3.00
(1) $.55 Mentos Gum = $1.10 (doubled)

Total Amount of Coupons: $14.49

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $20.30

5/25/10 Publix Trip

I went to a different Publix today. I could tell it was the last day of the sale because alot of my items were out. Here's what I got from the Goose Creek Publix today. It was more than I had hoped, but still not bad.

(1) Kingsford Matchlite Charcoal = $4.99
(1) Ziploc Snack Bags = $1.99
(7) Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorants @ B1G1 Free $3.99 = $13.97
(2) Kraft Pepper Jack Chunk Cheese @ 2/$4 = $4.00

Total Before Coupons: $24.95

Coupons Used:

(1) $5.00 off $25.00 Rite Aid Coupon = $5.00
(1) $1.50 off 2 Kraft Cheese Products Target Coupon = $1.50
(3) $1.00 off Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant = $3.00
(1) $3.00 off 2 Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorants = $3.00
(2) $1.50 off Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorants = $3.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $15.50

Total OOP After Coupons, Store Savings, and Taxes: $11.18

Total Savings (Coupons & Store): $33.41

Savings: 75%

5/25/10 Bi-Lo Trip

I did okay at Bi-Lo today considering I got some meat.

(4) Ragu Spaghetti Sauce @ $1.48 each = $5.92
(1) Package of Chicken Breasts = $4.17
(1) Chuck Roast = $7.48
(1) 5 lb. Bag of Russet Potatoes = $2.50

Total Before Coupons: $20.07

Coupons Used:

(2) $.60 off 2 Ragu Coupons (doubled) = $2.40

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $18.05

**I also earned an extra $.10 Fuelperks for the Ragu.**

Sunday, May 23, 2010

5/23/10 Harris Teeter Trip

I made a trek down to Harris Teeter this afternoon. My dad went with me because he wanted to get some things from HT also. I really didn't have that many things on my list because I'm not familiar with HT or their prices. So...this was more of a trip for me to see what they had for possible future trips. Here's what I got:

(1) Airwick Spray = $.99
(1) Snyder's Pretzels = $2.00
(1) Harris Teeter Sandwich Bread = $1.17
(1) Mystic Pizza = $3.00
(1) Philadelphia Cream Cheese Minis = $1.99
(1) Oscar Mayer Cheese Hot Dogs = $4.25

Total Before Coupons: $13.40

Coupons Used:


(1) $1.00 Off Any Airwick Product = $2.00 (Super Doubles)
(1) $1.00 Off Any Snyder's Pretzels = $2.00 (Super Doubles)
(1) $1.50 Off Mystic Pizza = $3.00 (Super Doubles)
(1) Free Philadelphia Cream Cheese Minis = $1.99
(1) Free Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs = $4.25

Total Amount of Coupons: $13.24

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $.36

5/22/10 CVS Trip - Take #2

Back to CVS I went to see if they had the new sale items out yet. Well....they had some of the items but not all of them. I only got the following:

(3) Palmolive Dish Detergent at $.99 each = $2.97

Coupons Used:

(1) $.75 off Palmolive Dish Detergent = $.75
(2) $.70 off Palmolive Dish Detergent = $1.40

Total Amount of Coupons = $2.15

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $.84

The good news is that when I was filing my receipts, I found 2 more save $1.00 off CVS Cosmetic Items and 2 more save $1.00 off 2 CVS Paper Products CRTs. Yippee! I can get these when I make my next trip to CVS this week.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

5/22/10 Shopping Experiences

I didn't realize until today just how much I'm into couponing and saving money. I spent several hours between last night and this morning doing all my calculations and splitting my order between hubby and me so we could maximize the coupons, get the best deals, and pay as little as possible (this seems to be my goal nowadays). Well....I should've headed back out the door when the first 3 items on my list were out. I got rainchecks on them, but it threw everything off because 1 of the items was a big part of hubby's "list" and the other 2 were big parts of my "list".

So....I proceed on with getting the remaining items on my list. I figured that I could figure out my totals when I was done in case I added a few extra sale/coupon items along the way. BIG MISTAKE! I was pulling out coupons right and left, adding items here and there, and even ended up getting something that was supposed to be B1G1 Free and didn't ring up that way! I was standing in front of the yogurt trying to do my calculations in my head. When that didn't work, I pulled out a pen and leaned on the frozen food container trying to add things up. This didn't work either because when I did my calculations (on my scratch paper and without a calculator), I got a total after coupons and before taxes of around $6.50. Okay....so if I add in the $3.99 that I was overcharged for the Steakum things, it's still only $10.49 plus taxes. Imagine my surprise when the total came to $20.15! I thought I was going to pass out or hyperventilate in the store! I couldn't believe I spent all that money and didn't even get any real meat (No, I don't count Steakum things as meat).

Well....I thought my trip next door to CVS was going to be better because it was supposed to be cut and dry. I had a plan that I've carried out several times this week. It went well all week so I thought it would again today. Again, I should've just gone home as soon as I walked into Publix. I have the items for my transactions, John's transactions, and my parents' transactions. Everything worked fine for my parents' tranasctions. Well...I grabbed my bag so John's stuff and my stuff could just be loaded in the same bag. Lo and behold, in the bag, is the candy bar that I bought Logan YESTERDAY. Needless to say, I didn't have the receipt for it because I filed it after I entered the info on here. So....I had no proof that I had purchased it already. Hubby had to purchase the candy bar again! The rest of the transactions went okay after that. But....again...I felt as though I should probably just go home. Do I? NO! We head to Walgreens instead.

Walgreens actually wasn't that bad. The lady was very helpful and nice. The transactions went smoothly and I was happy! They were out of Hubby's Frappuccinos so we had to go to another Wags but it was on the way to my next stop - Target.

I have had nothing but BAD experiences at Target. The cashiers are not exactly coupon friendly. I've shared my experiences with Hubby. I asked him if he would go there with me today so he could see for himself how I was treated like a "criminal" for using coupons. Not that he could do anything except "be Hubby" and be some reinforcement for me (or provide bail should it be needed - LOL)! We got the items on our list and proceeded to the checkout lane. I placed the items on the counter with the coupon for each item stuck on top of the item. The cashier proceeded to ring the item and then the coupon for each of the items I had. No problems, no questions! My mouth dropped as I walked out of there without any hassles! I don't know if I didn't have problems because Hubby was there (which is what he thinks), if it was the cashier, if they've received complaints about how they treat couponers, if the planets are aligned a certain way, or what! In any case, I'm not going to complain about the good service. In fact, I probably shouldn't even be talking about it here because I may jinx it for the next time.

After Target, we went to the 2nd Wags for Hubby's Frappuccinos. Hubby being the brave one that he is said that he "can do this". So...I sent him in with the Qs and exactly what he needed to get. I'm impressed. He did exactly as he was told. LOL

So....after my near hyperventilating experience and almost accused of shoplifting a candy bar event, we made it home. Now....to head out to another CVS to see if they have the "new" sale items out. I just don't learn!

5/22/10 Publix Trip

I learned some very valuable lessons in Publix today. First....don't just trust that the B1G1 Free sign is actually for the item that is listed on the sign and in front of the item. Secondly.....I don't do too well when I have my whole "plan" worked out and they are out of items. Thirdly.....CARRY A CALCULATOR!!! Here's what I got:

(6) Tornados at $2.00 each = $12.00
(5) Go-Gurts at $1.39 each = $6.95
(12) Idahoan Instant Potatoes (I LOVE the Loaded Baked Potato ones!!!!)at $.62 each = $7.44
(2) Philly Gourmet Steaks (like Steak-ums) at B1G1 Free $3.99 = $7.98 (Nope...didn't ring up at B1G1 Free and I was already home when I noticed it!)
(6) Betty Crocker Brownie Mix at $1.20 each = $7.20


Total Before Coupons: $41.57

Coupons Used:

(2) $.40 off Go-Gurt (not doubled) = $.80
(1) $.40 off Go-Gurt (doubled) = $.80
(3) B1G1 Free Tornado at $2.00 each = $6.00
(4) $.75 off 3 Idahoan Instant Potatoes = $3.00
(3) $1.00 off 2 Betty Crocker Brownies = $3.00
(1) $5.00 off $25.00 Rite Aid = $5.00

Total Amount of Coupons: $18.60

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $20.15

Savings of: 69.5% (Not too bad, but not too good, either.)

5/22/10 Walgreens Trip

Even though I had 4 transactions at 2 Walgreens, I would say this was a success! Because I never know when I will go back to Wags, I don't like leaving with RRs. I like to use them before I leave the store. However, the first store didn't have what hubby wanted so we had to go to another Wags to get it. Here goes:

Transaction #1:

(4) Velveeta Mac & Cheese Cups - $1.00 each = $4.00
(2) Old Spice Body Wash - $4.49 each = $9.98

Total Before Coupons: $13.98

Coupons Used:

(1) B1G1 Free Old Spice Body Wash = $4.49
(2) $1.00 Off 2 Velveeta Mac & Cheese Cups = $2.00

Total Amount of Coupons = $6.69

Total OOP After Coupons and Tax: $7.16

Received: $4.50 RR for Old Spice & $1.50 RR for Velveeta

Transaction #2:

(2) Old Spice Body Wash - $4.49 each = $9.98

Coupons Used:

(1) B1G1 Free Old Spice Body Wash = $4.49
(1) $1.50 Velveeta RR from Transaction #1 = $1.50

Total Amount of Coupons: $5.99

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $3.62

Received: $4.50 RR for Old Spice

Transaction #3:

(4) Velveeta Mac & Cheese Cups = $4.00

Coupons Used:

(2) $1.00 Off 2 Velveeta Mac & Cheese Cups = $2.00

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $2.04

Received $1.50 RR for Velveeta

**Note** I'm leaving the store with (2) $4.50 Old Spice RRs and (1) $1.50 Velveeta RR

Transaction #4 (at a different Wags):

(3) Royal Gelatins at $.19 each = $.57 (only purchased to use as fillers)
(4) 4-Pack Starbucks Frappuccinos at 2/$10 = $20.00

Total Before Coupons: $20.57

Coupons Used:

(4) $1.00 off 4-Pack Starbucks Frappuccinos = $4.00 (Thanks, Jane!)
(2) $1.00 off 2 Starbucks 4-Pack Frappuccinos Store Coupon = $2.00
(2) $4.50 RRs from Old Spice = $9.00
(1) $1.50 RR from Velveeta = $1.50

Total Amount of Coupons: $16.50

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $5.60

5/22/10 CVS Trip

I had to go back and get the final day of the paper products and cosmetics coupons. I also wanted to get some more of the Dawn since it was so cheap. I'm going to donate some of the Dawn to church for them to use in the kitchen. The store I went to hadn't "loaded" Sunday's specials yet, so I had to stick with just this week's specials. Gotta go back out later so I'll check a different CVS to see if they're loaded. Here's what I got:

(12) Dawn Dish Detergents (a variety including the Hand Renewal - my favorite!) = $10.00
(1) 50 Count CVS Q-tips = $.99
(2) CVS Pocket Tissue = $.99

Total Before Coupons: $11.98

Coupons Used:

(8) $.25 off Dawn Dish Detergent Coupons = $2.00
(3) $.50 off Dawn Dish Detergent Coupons = $1.50
(1) $1.00 off Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Detergent = $1.00
(1) $1.00 off 2 CVS Paper Products = $1.00
(1) $1.00 off CVS Cosmetic Item = $1.00
(1) $2.00 ECB from Herbal Essence

Total Amount of Coupons: $8.50

Total OOP After Coupons and Taxes: $5.24

5/22/10 Target Trip

I actually had a pleasant couponing experience at Target today. That may be why we are going to get rain this afternoon. Here's what I got:

(1) Tide Trial Size = $1.02
(2) Milk Chocolate Ovaltine - $2.94 each = $5.88
(2) Gillette Gody Wash - $2.99 each = $5.98
(2) Bic Pens - 7 count - $.99 each = $1.98
(1) Nexcare Bandages - 20 count - $1.99

Total Before Coupons: $16.85

Coupons Used:

(1) $1.00 off any size Tide = $1.00
(2) $2.00 off any size, any flavor Ovaltine = $4.00
(1) $4.00 off any 2 Gillette Body Washes or Deodorants = $4.00
(2) $1.00 off any Bic Product = $2.00
(1) $1.00 off Nexcare Bandages = $1.00
(1) $.50 off 20 count Kids Nexcare Bandages Target Coupon = $.50

Total Amount of Coupons: $12.50

Total OOP After Coupons and With Tax: $5.85

Friday, May 21, 2010

5/20/10 CVS Trip

I did 3 transactions at CVS today. And, again, I realized afterwards that I could've condensed them down to only 2. Here's what I did:

Transaction #1:

2 CVS Pocket Tissues = $.99
1 CVS 50 Count Q-tips = $.99

Total Before Coupons: $1.98

Coupons Used:

CRT $1 off 2 CVS Paper Products
CRT $1 off CVS Cosmetics

Total After Coupons: NOTHING (not even tax)

Transaction #2:

1 Herbal Essence Shampoo = $2.99

Total Before Coupons: $2.99

Coupon Used: $1.00 off Herbal Essence Product

Total After Coupons and Tax: $2.17

Received: $2.00 ECB




Transaction #3:

(4) Dawn Ultra Dish Detergent (2 at .84 and 2 at .83) = $3.34
(1) Herbal Essence Shanpoo = $2.99
(2) CoverGirl AmazeMint Lipstick (B1G1 Free - $5.99 each) = $5.99
(2) CVS Pocket Tissues = $.99
(1) CVS Cottonballs = $.99

Total Before Coupons: $14.30

Coupons Used:


(4) $.25 Dawn Dish Detergent = $1.00
(1) $1.00 off Herbal Essence = $1.00
(1) $1.00 off 2 CVS Paper Products = $1.00
(1) $1.00 off CVS Cosmetic Product = $1.00
(1) $2.00 ECB from Transaction #2 = $2.00
(1) $5.99 B1G1 Free Cover Girl Coupon = $5.99 (both CoverGirl products were free)

Total Amount of Coupons: $11.99

Total After Coupons and Tax: $3.24

Received: $2 ECB for Herbal Essence

**Note**
Even though I could have combined transactions 1 &2, I realized now that if I had, I would have had to pay tax on the items I received for free. It appears that CVS will add tax on the entire pre-coupon amount if there is any "balance" after coupons.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

5/8/10 CVS Trip

I was debating whether to make this trip, but decided to stock up on dish detergent. Here's what I got.

(10) Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Detergents - $.99 each = $9.90

Total Before Coupons: $9.90

Coupons Used:

(10) $.50 off Dawn Hand Renewal Dish Detergent = $5.00
(1) $4.99 ECB from a previous transaction

Total Amount of Coupons = $9.99

Taxes: $.68

Total OOP: $.39 for 10 Dawn Dish Detergents

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Saturday, May 15, 2010

5/15/10 CVS Trip

I had to pick the 16-year-old up from work today so I stayed in the car and sent him in with 3 transactions for CVS. Boy....I'm training him well.....:)

Transaction #1:

(1) Bayer Tablets = $1.00
(1) Pet Milk = $3.19
(2) Purex 3-in-1 Sheets B1G1 Free = $10.39
(2) Emerald Mist Bar Soaps = $2.38

Total Before Coupons: $16.96

Coupons Used:

(1) Bayer Aspirin = $1.00
(2) Purex 3-in-1 Sheets $2.00 each = $4.00 total
(1) $2 off 2 Bar Soap or Body Wash CRT = $2.00
(1) $3 off $15 Email Coupon = $3.00
(1) $5 off ECB from GlaxoSmithKline purchase a couple of weeks ago


Total Amount of Coupons: $15.00

Total OOP After Taxes: $2.78


Transaction #2: (This really could have been combined with Transaction #1, but I wasn't thinking!)

(2) Right Guard Total Defense 5 at $2.49 each = $4.98
(2) Emerald Mist Bar Soaps at $1.19 each = $2.38

Total Before Coupons: $7.36

Coupons Used:

(1) $2 off 2 Soaps or Body Washes = $2.00
(1) $3 off 2 Total Defense 5 = $3.00

Total Amount of Coupons = $5.00

Total OOP After Taxes: $2.88

Received $4 ECB for Right Guard


Transaction #3:

(1) Dawn Ultra (from sale starting 5/16) = $.83
(1) Pet Milk = $3.19
(1) Lollipop = $.50

Total Before Coupons: $4.52

Coupons Used:

(1) $.25 Dawn
(1) $4 ECB from Transaction #2

Total Amount of Coupons: $4.25

Total OOP After Taxes: $.38

5/15/10 Food Lion Trip

Since yesterday's Food Lion trip wasn't bad, I decided to send the 16-year-old back in today to get some more of the Boston Butt Pork Steaks that were on sale. Imagine my surprise, when he called to tell me they were cheaper than the advertised price. Here's what he got:

(1) Mt. Dew - $1.49
(1) Diet Mt. Dew - $1.49
(9.9 lbs.) Boston Butt Pork Steaks - $12.67

Total with Taxes: $15.81

I'm happy!

5/14/10 Publix Trip

Alrighty...here we go.....this is going to be interesting because I was handed a bunched up receipt and unused coupons that were dug out of a pocket (I think some pocket fuzz was added in the mix.).

(2) Vlasic Pickles - B1G1 $2.89 = $2.89
(2) Ghiradelli Brownie Mix - B1G1 $2.79 = $2.79
(2) Cole Garlic Bread - B1G1 $2.79 = $2.79
(1) Welch's Grape Juice - B1G1 $3.99 = $1.99
(12) McCormick's Grill Mates Marinades = $9.60
(4) Yoplait Go-Gurt - $1.39 each = $5.56
(2) Tornados - $2.00 each = $4.00
(1) Coke = $1.39
(1) Diet Coke = $1.39
(1) Eggs = $1.95

Total Before Coupons: $36.34

Coupons Used:

(2) $.50 off Coles = $2.00 (since they are doubled)
(1) $1.00 off Welch's = $1.00
(12) $1.00 off McCormick's Seasonings = $12.00
(1) B1G1 Free Tornados = $2.00
(1) $5.00 off $25.00 Purchase (Rite-Aid)
**I had 4 of the Go-Gurt Coupons for $1.10 each....Apparently they are good for the Simply Go-Gurt, not just the Go-Gurt so they couldn't be used.**

Total of Coupons: $22.00

Savings Summary (From bottom of receipt):

Store Coupons: $8.50
Vendor Coupons: $13.50
Special Price Savings: $25.35

Total Savings: $47.35
Total Spent with Taxes: $15.56
That's a 75% Savings!!! Woo-hoo!!!

5/14/10 Food Lion Trip

Okay...this one is good in my books considering it's produce and meat.

(1) Iceberg Lettuce - $1.59 (they were out of the Fresh Express advertised)
(2.26 lbs) Hot House Tomatoes - $4.50
(2.09 lbs) Red Seedless Grapes - $4.16
(3.79 lbs) Boston Butt Steaks - $7.54

Total Before Discounts: $17.79

MVP Discounts:

Red Seedless Grapes - $2.09
Boston Butt Steaks - $2.35
Hot House Tomatoes - $.45

Total MVP Discounts: $4.89

Total Spent with Taxes: $13.03

Friday, May 14, 2010

5/14/10 Bi-Lo Trip

Since I'm out of commission with bronchitis, my dad took the 16-year-old on the "weekly" shopping trip. Here's how Bi-Lo went:

(1) Meal Deal (2 Banquet Chicken $9.98, Southern Home French Fries $2.99, Hunt's Ketchup $1.59, 6 Mini Ears of Corn $1.92, 6-pack of Pepsi $2.69, and 2 Cans of Pork and Beans $1.98) - $21.15
(1) Butter Flavor Pancake Syrup - $1.85
(1) Gatorade G2 - $1.25
(10) Oscar Mayer Weiners - $32.90
(3) Angel Soft 12 pack Toilet Paper - $13.47

Total Before Coupons: $70.62

BonusCard Savings:

Southern Home French Fries - $2.99
Hunt's Ketchup - $1.59
Mini Ears of Corn - $1.92
Pepsi - $2.69
Pork and Beans - $1.98
Gatorade - $.25
Oscar Mayer Weiners - $23.00

Total BonusCard Savings: $34.42

Coupons Used:

(1) $1.00 off 2 Banquet Chickens (from ConAgra booklet) = $1.00
(1) $.20 off Gatorade Coupon (from Rite-Aid videos) = $.40
(3) $.50 off Angel Soft Coupons (printables) = $3.00

Total Coupons: $4.40

Total Savings: $38.82
Total Spent: $32.87 (Still saved more than spent!!!)

5/1/10 CVS Trip

During my CVS trip today, I was able to get some of this week's and some of next week's sale items. I did okay. Not my best trip and certainly not my worst. When I figure out how to add a picture, I will do so. In the meantime, here's what I got:

(1) Aquafresh Advance - $2.49 (from sale that begins on 5/2)
(6) Betty Crocker Warming Bowls - $1.00 each for a total of $6.00 (from sale that begins on 5/2)
(2) Polygrips - $4.49 each for a total of $9.98 (from sale that begins on 5/2)
(1) All Liquid Laundry Detergent - $3.50 (from sale that ends 5/1)
(2) Wheat Thins - $1.00 per box for a total of $2.00 (from sale that ends 5/1)
(1) Fig Newtons - $1.00 (from sale that ends 5/1)
(1) Colgate Xtra Clean 3 pack Toothbrushes - $2.99 (not on sale)

Total Before Coupons: $27.96

Coupons Used:

(1) $1.00 off Aquafresh Advance = $1.00
(6) $.50 off Betty Crocker Warming Bowls = $3.00
(1) $1.00 off All Liquid Detergent = $1.00
(2) $1.00 off Wheat Thins = $2.00
(1) $1.00 off Fig Newtons = $1.00
(1) $4.98 ECB (earned from 2 ThermaCare last week)
(1) $5.00 ECB (earned from 2 CVS Suncare products this week)
(1) $4.00 off $20.00 coupon (received via email)

Total Amount of Coupons: $21.98

Subtotal: $5.98
Taxes: $1.15
Total OOP: $7.13
Earned: $5.00 ECB for GlaxoSmithKline Purchases