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Sunday, May 31, 2009

Sunday Savings 5/30

Went by Walgreens to get the paper plates that were on sale in order to get my Hurricane supplies together. I also picked up some other sale items while I was there. I also stopped by Krogers to get a few more sale items before the deals are over and to my surprise I also got some great deals on meat that was marked down.

Walgreens Transaction
5 Cutter Bug Spray $10.00 - $2.00 M.C. x's 4 = $2.00
1 Ecotrin $2.00 - $2.00 M.C. = Free!
4 Chinet Paper Plates $6.00 - $1.00 M.C. x's 4 = $2.00
1 Bic Soleil $4.99 - $3.00 M.C. = $1.99
Also used:
$3.oo R.R.

OOP: 3.24
Saved: $28.45
Earned: $2.00 R.R. (Ecotrin) & $1.00 R.R. Bic Soleil

Kroger's Transaction
3 Dial Handsoap $3.00 - $0.35 M.C. Tripled (Adjusted Down) = Free!
2 Weber Marinades $1.79 - $0.50 M.C. Doubled (Adjusted Down) = Free!
2 Country Time Lemonades $2.00 - $1.50 I.P. = $0.50
3 Doughnuts $1.50 (Reward for a patient 8 year old and me)
3lbs Ground Chuck $3.57 ($1.19lb Manager Special)
4lbs Brisket $5.04 ($2.52 for 2lb packages, Manager Special)
Also Used:
$1.00 OYNO

OOP: $9.61
Saved: $13.23 57%
Earned: $1.00 OYNO for Country Time

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Krogers Run 5/30

Went by Krogers to pick up some more Country Time before the sale ends and snagged some other great deals while I was there. I even had the cashier applauding at the end on how well I did.

Transaction
1 All and Smighty $3.99 - $1.00 = $2.99
3 Dial Hand Soaps $3.00 - $0.35 M.C. (Adjusted) = Free!
2 Weber Grill Mates $2.00 - $0.50 M.C. Doubled = Free!
2 Pillsbury 5ct Cinnamon Rolls $3.18 -$0.50 S.C. - $0.50 Doubled - $0.35 Tripled = $0.63
2 Country Time Lemonade $2.00 - $1.50 = $0.50
$1.00 OYNO
$1.00 OYNO
$1.00 OYNO

OOP: $1.32
Saved: $23.16 94%!
Earned: $1.00 OYNO from Country Time

Friday, May 29, 2009

Krogers Run 5/29

Went by Krogers this evening and came home with some great deals ! I am going back tomorrow to get some things they were out of at the one I went to tonight.


Transaction

18ct Large Eggs $0.88
1 Gallon Milk $1.99
4 Kool Aid Canisters $4.00 - $1.00 off 2 I.P. = $2.00
2 Country Time Lemonades $2.00 - $1.50 I.P. = $0.50
3 Weber Grill Marinades $2.67 - $0.50 M.C. Doubled (Adjusted) = Free!
4 Cambell Soup $4.00 - $1.00 off 2 I.P. = $2.00
8 Hormell Chili $10.00 - $3.00 Kroger Promotion - $1.00 M.C. - 0.55 M.C. = 3.90
4 Velvetta Shells and Cheese $6.44 - $1.00 I.P. = $2.44
3 B.C. Instant Potatoes $5.07 - $0.25 M.C. Tripled - 0.35 S.C. = $2.47
3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $4.50 - $0.25 M.C. Tripled = $2.25
3 Reach Toothbrushes $3.00 - $0.50 M.C. Doubled = Free!
$5.00 OYNO

OOP: $13.35
Saved: $57.31 80%!
Earned: $1.00 OYNO from 2 Country Time and 2 $1 from Kraft for 4 Velvetta

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Problems with Target & Coupons

Lately I have felt that Target is targeting couponer's. At first I thought it was just a random thing until today when I read this. Apparently I am not the only one who has encountered cashiers at Targets making up their own rules regarding the coupon policy. I have encountered cashiers who despite what the coupon says state that you can only get what is pictured along with any other random rule they want to throw out there. As Kimberly states on our blog about her experience I had the same one at the Target in Spring off of I 45. I am now only going when I just can't pass up the deal and I still am uncomfortable shopping at Target even though I know I am following the coupon policy sent to me by Target corporate. I just started using coupons hard core back in February and I make sure to follow the coupon policy at each store in order to ensure that coupons are welcome from me in the future and not to cause trouble for other couponer's. Please take your time and read Kimberly's blog post about her experience and get the word out there that this happening and we aren't going to allow stores to treat us like common thieves when we aren't doing anything wrong except wanting to save our families money and stretch our dollars further during these hard economic times.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Sunday Savings 5/24

What a great day for savings! I did really well at CVS and Walgreens and picked up some great deals at Randalls and Target as well. I only had one problem and that was due to me not paying attention to a coupon I had and I spent more out of pocket that I wanted to but that is a part of learning how to coupon.
CVS Transaction
1 Revlon Nail Polish $3.99
1 Colgate Total Advanced $2.99
2 Campfire 10oz Marshmallows $1.98
1 Playtex 18ct Gentle Glide $3.99
1 Band Aid 30ct Flex $2.99
1 Band Aid 20ct Kids $2.99
1 Clearasil Daily Face Wash $3.99
1 Glade Candle $4.99
1 Nivea Men's Body Wash $3.99

Coupons Used:
$5 off $30
$1 Revlon
$1 Colgate Total
$1 Playtex Gentle Glide
$1 Band Aid x's 2
$4 Glade Candle
$1 Nivea Men's
$5.00 ECB
$10.00 ECB

OOP: $1.90
Saved: $38.82
ECB Earned: $15.99

Walgreens Transaction
3 4ct Energizer Batteries 8.97
2 Reach Ultra Toothbrushes $5.00

Coupons Used:
B1G1 Reach
$1 Energizer x's 3
$2.00 R.R.

OOP: $7.00
Saved: $12.56
Earned $3 R.R.

Randalls Transaction
7 Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce $10.43 - $1 off 2 M.C. x's 3 = $7.43
7 Kraft Salad Dressing $9.38 - $1.50 M.C. x's 7 = $1.12 Overage
2 Tropican Orange Juice $6.98 - $1 off 2 M.C. = $5.98
1 Kraft Singles $2.49 - $1.50 In Store Coupon = $0.99
$3.00 OYNO

OOP: $9.87
Saved: $39.11 79%

Target Transaction
4 12ct Pop Tarts $9.32 - $1 off 2 M.C. x's 2 - 0.50 T.C. x's 4 = $5.32
1 Keebler Fudge Cookies $2.33
2 Kraft Mayo's $3.98 -$1 M.C. x's 2 - $1 T.C. x's 2 = Free!
2 Frosted Flakes $3.98 -$1 I.P. x's 2 = $1.98
4 Knorr Rice Sides $3.96 - 0.75 M.C. x's 2 = $2.46
1lb Angus Steak $3.91 - $1 T.C. = $2.91
2 Wet Wipes $3.74 - $1 I.P. x's 2 = $1.74

OOP: $16.74
Saved: $30.22
Earned $5.00 Gift Card for Pop Tarts and Cookies

CVS Lunch Run 5/22

When I found out that the Spend $15 get $5.oo ECB for Nivea was more than one (thanks A Full Cup) I made a trip to CVS during lunch on Friday.
Transaction
2 Nivea Sun Kissed Legs $19.98
2 Nivea Women Body Wash $13.98

Coupons Used:
$5 off $30
$6.99 Buy Nivea Get Body Wash Free
$9.99 Buy Nivea Get Body Wash Free (I didn't realize this until later)
$5.00 ECB
$4.00 ECB

OOP: $3.23
Saved: $30.98
ECB Earned: $10.00

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Kroger Run 5/21

Stopped by Krogers this evening to take adavantage of the Memorial Day sale and get some great deals with the Kraft coupons I have been able to print out.
Transaction
2 Sarah Lee Cheesecake $9.98 - $1.00 M.C. x's 2 = $7.98
2 Sarah Lee Pound Cakes $5.98 - $1.00 M.C. x's 2 = $3.98
2 Cool Whip 8oz Tubs = Free with Sarah Lee Desserts!
3 G.G. Boxed Vegetables $3.00 - $0.50 I.P. Doubled x's3 = Free!
4 California Kitchen Pizza's $19.96 - $1.00 I.P. x's 4 = 15.96
2 Oscar Meyer Bacon $5.99 (B1G1) - $1.00 off 2 I.P. = $4.99
4lbs Chicken Drumsticks $4.16 (0.99lb)
3 Yaksobia Noodles $3.00 - $0.35 M.C. Tripled x's 3 = Free!
4 Kool Aid Drink Mixes $4.00 - $1.00 off 2 I.P. x's 2 = $2.00
3 Weber Grill Seasonings $3.00 - $0.50 M.C. Doubled x's 3 = Free!
1 2ct Coast Soap Bar $1.00
4 Kroger Baked Beans $3.56
3 Dial Liquid Hand Soaps $3.00 - $0.35 M.C. Tripled x's 3 = Free!
Fresh Green Beans $0.76
3 Kraft Barbecue Sauce $3.00 - $1.00 I.P. x's 3 = Free!

OOP: $44.39
Saved: $71.33 60%!
Earned $5.00 on my next trip for buying the 4 California Pizza's! (Much cheaper than take out)

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Sunday Savings 5/17

Only one store today and that was a last minute decision after seeing the CVS ad yesterday.
Transaction
8 Chief Boyardee Pasta's $10.00
3 Mott's Applesauce $5.00
3 Dole 4ct Fruit $5.00

Coupons Used:
$4 off $20
$5 E.C.B.
$1 off 4 Chief Boyardee x's 2

OOP: $9.00
Saved: $24.06
Earned: $5.00 E.C.B for Chief Boyardee

HEB 5/16

Went by HEB to see if I had better luck than I did the last time and came home with some great deals!
Transaction:
5 4lb Bags of Sugar $5.00
5 Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce $5.00
5 Lean Pockets $5.00
2 Post Cocoa Pebbles $2.98
2 Post Fruity Pebbles $2.98

Coupons Used:
$0.5o Post Cereal In Store Coupon x's 4

OOP: $18.98

Krogers 5/15

Went back by Krogers to pick up the Bologna they were holding for me and see if they restocked the lunchables as well.
Transaction
8 12oz Oscar Meyer Bologna $7.92
5 Oscar Meyer Lunchables $4.95

Coupons Used:
$1 off 2 Bologna x's 4
$3 OYNO
$1.50 OYNO

OOP: $4.37
Saved: $31.50 87%!

CVS Lunch Run 5/15

Stopped by CVS again during lunch on Friday and walked away with more free ceral and free toothbrushes. The only thing I paid for that I normally dont' buy but I was low on time and needed something to get more total to $20 to use my 4 off $20 was a $3 toothbrush for M.



Transaction
4 Kellogg Cereal's $8.00
5 Colgate Plus Toothbrushes $9.95
1 Oral-B Kid's Toothbrush $3.49

Coupons Used:
$4 off $20
$5 E.C.B.
$1 Colgate x's 5

OOP: $3.44
Saved: $27.56
Earned: $5.00 E.C.B. for Colgate Toothbrushes!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Kroger Savings 5/14

Thanks to all the Kraft coupons and other deals going on this was a great time to stock up on some things. I have to go back tomorrow to see if they stocked up on the 0.99 Bologna and the 0.99 Lunchables for M.

Transaction:
6 Kraft Barbecue $6.54 - $1.00 I.P. x's 6 = $0.54
2 French's Worcestershire Sauce $3.38 - $0.50 M.C. Doubled x's 2 = $1.38
3 Hunt's Ketchup $3.00 - $0.20 M.C. Tripled x's 3 = $1.20
10 Michelina's Budget Gourmet $5.00 (0.50 each, great low cost lunch at work)
2 Nestle Crunch Mini's $3.76
1 Kraft Mini Marshmallows $1.49
3 Yaksobia's $3.00 - $0.35 M.C. Tripled (Adjusted) = Free!
2 Warm Delights $3.78 - $0.50 M.C. Doubled x's 2 - 0.75 H.M. - 0.55 S.C. - 0.50 C.F. = Free
1 New York Lite Garlic Toast $2.49 - $0.40 M.C. Doubled = $1.69
3 Ear's of Corn $1.32
1 Tetley Tea 24ct $1.99 - $0.50 H.M. Doubled = $0.99
2 Softsoap $2.18 - $0.35 M.C. Tripled x's 2 = $0.08

OOP: $17.58
Saved: $32.66 65%!
Recieved $3.00 OYNO from Kraft Barbecue and $1.50 OYNO from French's

Legend:
I.P. - Internet Printable
M.C. - Manufacture Coupon
H.M. - Home Mailer
S.C. - Shortcuts
C.F. - Cellfire

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

CVS Lunch Run 5/13

Went by CVS during lunch and snagged some great deals!
Transaction
4 Kellogg Cereal's $8.00
1 Nivea Sun Kissed Legs $9.99
1 Nivea Woman's Body Wash $6.99
7 St. Ives Apricot Scrub Trial $10.43

Coupons Used:
$1.00 I.P. Kellogg's x's 4
Free Nivea Body Wash When Buying Sun Kissed Legs
$1.50 St. Ives Face x's 7
$2.98 E.C.B.
$2.00 E.C.B.
$4.00 off $20

OOP: $5.19 (Price for Nivea Sun Kiss, everything else free!)
Saved: $39.67
Earned: $5.00 E.C.B. for spending $15 on Nivea and got another $4.00 off 20 that I am going to use Friday to get more cereal for free and get the Colgate toothbrush deal.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Sunday Savings 5/10

Thanks to A Full Cup, Hot Coupon World, and Katy Couponers I had an excellent day full of great deals! I made two different trips to CVS using my card and my roomates in order to take advantage of great deals, one trip to Walgreens, and a trip to Randalls to use up my last $10 catalina from the Living Well Promotion and two $1.25 catalina's from the Ziplock deal.

CVS Store #1
2 Bayer Contour Meters $29.98
1 Schick Quatro Razor 8.99
1 Bayer Quick Release $2.00
1 Nestle Crunch $0.89

Coupons Used:
$14.99 Bayer Contour x's 2 = Free! (Will be donated)
$4.00 Schick
$3.89 E.C.B.
$3.99 E.C.B.

OOP: 0!
Saved: $173.85
Earnd: $10.00 E.C.B. Bayers (5.00 x's 2), $4.00 E.C.B. Schick, and $2.00 Bayer

CVS Store #2
1 Bayer Contour $14.99
1 Schick Quatro $8.99
2 Schick Quatro Trimmer $17.98
1 Bayer Quick Release $2.00

Coupons Used
$14.99 Bayer (Adjusted down from $30 and will be donated)
$4.00 Schick x's 3
$4.00 off $20 CVS Coupon
$10.00 ECB
$2.89 ECB

OOP: $0.08!
Saved: $115.87
Earned: $5.00 E.C.B. Bayer, $12.00 Schick ($4.00 x's 3), and $2.00 Bayer

Walgreens
1 Colgate Max Fresh Toothbrush $2.99
2 Lysol Wipes $5.00
1 Nestle Crunch $0.89

Coupons Used:
$1.00 Colgate Max Fresh
$2.00 Register Reward
$5.00 Register Reward

OOP: $0.95
Saved: $10.48
Earned: $2.00 Register Reward for toothbrush


Randalls
6 Kraft Barbecue Sauce $5.94 - $0.75 M.C. x's 6 = $1.44
5 Capri Sun SunRise $7.45 - $1.00 M.C. x's 5 = $2.45 (0.49 each)*
2 Lunchables $2.00
1 Coffee Mate Creamer $3.15
1 Bush's Baked Beans $1.25
2 Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage $4.29 B1G1 - $1.00 M.C. = $3.29
1 Ziploc 100ct Sandwich Bags $3.49 - $0.40 M.C. Doubled = $2.69
$1o.oo Catalina
$1.25 Catalina x's 2

OOP: $3.49
Saved: $42.31 92%!
Earned: $3.00 Catalina

*There is a deal going on right now where for buying 5 Capri Suns at $2.49 a piece you get $5.00 off instantly making them $1.49 each before coupons.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Sunday Savings 5/3

Only one stop this week and that is at CVS. Not much going on for me this week but next week looks very good.
Transaction
2 Kelloggs Mini Wheats $6.66
1 Kelloggs Frosted Flakes $3.34
2 Dawn Dish Soap $1.98
1 Listerine Total Care $3.49
2 Colgate Max White $5.98

Coupons
$1.00 Kellogg's Mini Wheats x's 2 I.P.
$1.00 Kellogg's Frosted Flake I.P.
$0.50 Dawn x's 2 Home Mailer
$2.00 Listerine M.C.
$1.00 Colgate x's 2 M.C.
$10.00 ECB

OOP: $3.45
Saved: $27.57
Earned: $5.00 E.C.B. Kellogg's and $4.00 E.C.B. Colgate

Saturday, May 2, 2009

I'm Loving Randalls

Went to Randalls two more times to take advantage of sales and the Living Well Promotion before it ends on the 5th. My second trip I didn't do as well as planned due to an expired $10 off $50 coupon and picking up the wrong tortillas. But still did well in the end and have $12.50 in Catalina's for next week.
Transaction 1
7 Electrasol $27.93
Hot Dog Buns $1.00
Milk $2.49
Capri Sun Sunrise $1.99
Sunsweet Juice $3.49

Coupons
$2.50 M.C. Electrasol x's 7
$1.00 M.C. Capri
$0.50 Randalls Capri

OOP: $15.59
Saved: $37.70 72%!
Earned $10.00 Catalina for Living Well Promo


Transaction 2
4 12ct Dt. Coke 11.98
24ct Water (Free with above)
2 8ct Mission Tortillas $5.98
1 Keebler Cookie $1.00
1 Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter $2.50
1 Welch's Grape Juice $3.49
1 Pam Spray $3.49
1 Capri Sun Sunrise $1.99
2 Ziploc Freezer Quart Bags $6.58
2 Ziploc Freezer Gallon Bags $6.58
1 Tropican Premium Orange Juice $3.00
1 Cheese Sticks $3.49
1 Kid's Reusable Bag $1.99
1 Sarah Lee Wheat Bread $2.00
2 Tyson Chicken Nuggets $7.99
1 7lb Pork Roast Shoulder Bone In $7.16 (Will be cooked and shredded)

Coupons:
$1.00 Dt. Coke x's 2
$1.00 Mission x's 2
$0.40 Skippy
$0.75 Welch's
$1.00 Pam
$1.00 Capri
$0.50 Capri (Randalls's)
$1.50 Ziploc
$0.40 Ziploc x's 2 (Only one doubles)
$2.00 Reusable
$1.00 Tyson (Had two, second wasn't scanned)
$10.00 Catalina from previous trip

OOP: $48.68
Saved: $73.42 61%!
Earned: $10.00 Catalina Living Well and 2 1.25 Catalina from Ziploc