Tonight I went to Publix with my list, deals and coupons. Here are the results of my first "grocery" trip......
10 Oscar Meyer Lunchables 10 for $10
2 Dean Dip's B1G1 for $2.00
used $1/2 Q
made them $1.00 or $.50 for each
3 Renuzit Odor Neutralizers on clearance for $1.50 each
used 3 $1/1 Q
made them $1.50 or $.50 for each
2 Lender's Bagel for $2.09 each (were supposed to be B1G1-didn't catch it because I was still putting my groceries on the table)
used $1/2 Q
made them $3.18 or $1.59 for each (not really a deal since they're only $1.63 @ Wal-mart)
3 Colgate Wisps 4 pack for $1.79 each
used 3 $.50/1 Q (Publix doubles coupons up to $.50)
made them $2.37 or $.79 each
Hot Pocket for $1.67
2 Franks Hot Sauce for $1.09 each
used 2 $.50/1 Q
made them $.09 each
2 French's Mustard for $1.45 each
used 2 $.50/1 Q
made them $.45 each
2 Kraft Shredded Cheese 2/$4
used 2 $1.25/1 Publix Q
made them $.75 each
2 Cottonelle Wipes Tubs $2.69 each
used 1 $.50/2 Q
made them $4.38 or $2.19 each
2 Mountain Dew 12pk cans @ 3/$10
used 2 $1/1 MQ
used $1/2 Target Q
made them $3.67 or $1.84 each
Used a $5 off $20 Rite Aid coupon
Total Value prior to sales, clearance and coupons: $72.09
Total Sales and clearance: $19.90
Total Coupons: $23.20
Total Tax: $3.34
Total Spent: $28.99 - not to shabby for my first grocery trip!! I LOVE couponing!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Two trips to Walgreens 04/22
This afternoon I went to Walgreens. I purchased a bottle of Veet Hair Removal (regularly $6.99) on sale for $3.99. I had a manufacturer coupon for $3.00 off. I paid $.99. I also purchased a box of U by Kotex Regular 50 liners on sale for $3.49 (+ $2.50 Register Rewards). I had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off. I paid $2.49. After trying to use my $3 RR I had to buy something cheap so the computer would accept it. I bought a pack of M & M's on sale for $.69. Trip totalled $1.17 before tax, $1.99 after tax. I saved $11.50.
Tonight after Ethan's ball game I had $2.50 RR I wanted to spend at Wags (Walgreens). 12 pack of Cottonelle was on sale for $5.00 (reg $6.99). I had a Wags coupon for $1.00 off, a Manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off and $2.50 RR. Making my 12 rolls of toilet paper $.50. I had to buy ANOTHER bag of M & M's for $.69 in order for the register to accept my purchase with all of my coupons. My trip this time totalled $1.19 before tax, $1.67 after tax. I saved $6.69.
In the future I need to get something more useful than M & M's when I need a "filler" item. But, that's all part of being new at this and a part of the learning process.
I've shared my "coupon stores" with appx 10-12 people now. I hope some of them will jump on board with me and start saving money JUST LIKE ME! This can be a lot of fun.
On a sad note..... I decided to forego the $1.00 ink cartridge refills at Wags today. My printer's having so many issues I've pretty much decided to get a new, cheap printer that works with Windows 7 and actually prints.
Tonight after Ethan's ball game I had $2.50 RR I wanted to spend at Wags (Walgreens). 12 pack of Cottonelle was on sale for $5.00 (reg $6.99). I had a Wags coupon for $1.00 off, a Manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off and $2.50 RR. Making my 12 rolls of toilet paper $.50. I had to buy ANOTHER bag of M & M's for $.69 in order for the register to accept my purchase with all of my coupons. My trip this time totalled $1.19 before tax, $1.67 after tax. I saved $6.69.
In the future I need to get something more useful than M & M's when I need a "filler" item. But, that's all part of being new at this and a part of the learning process.
I've shared my "coupon stores" with appx 10-12 people now. I hope some of them will jump on board with me and start saving money JUST LIKE ME! This can be a lot of fun.
On a sad note..... I decided to forego the $1.00 ink cartridge refills at Wags today. My printer's having so many issues I've pretty much decided to get a new, cheap printer that works with Windows 7 and actually prints.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Coupon Clipping / Pharmacy Savings
Well, I've stumbled across (what I believe will be) a new hobby for me. I've never cared one way or another about coupons. I always thought it would not be worth the trouble to spend the time cutting up the coupons. On top of waisting the time to cut them out, I assumed I'd never be organized enough to have the coupon with me when I'm in the store buying the product I have a coupon for.
Earlier this week I was at work and saw a co-worker with her coupons out, getting ready to go grocery shopping. I thought to myself, "She'll never save enough money to be worth all of that trouble" but, I started asking her some questions anyway. Thus the excitement began. I don't think most people realize how much money can be saved on products just by spending a little bit of extra time clipping coupons, researching the best place to buy (many websites give you the already researched info) to get the cheapest deal, and going to those places.
Publix is a very expensive grocery store BUT they are awesome when it comes to coupons. They frequently have B1G1 (buy 1, get 1) sales. They double coupons up to $.50 ALL the time. They let you use TWO coupons on B1G1 deals. They accept a Publix coupon AND a manufacturer coupon on ONE item. And they have many more deals that turn your purchases into pennies vs. dollars.
Pharmacies also have AMAZING deals. Each pharmacy has their own program. CVS does ExtraCare Bucks (ECBs). Rite Aid does Single Checks and Walgreens does Rebate Rewards (RR). At CVS the ECBs have to be used in the store. Rite Aid sends you an actual check. I'm not 100% sure what Walgreens does but I think it's different as well.
This afternoon I went to CVS, got an ExtraCare card and picked up their sales paper. They have Dove Shampoo and Conditioner for $4.49 with your card. Extra bucks reward of $4.49. It's like getting it for FREE after extra bucks. I picked up a shampoo and a conditioner. Low and behold there was a coupon for $1.50 off on the Conditioner. I bought the shampoo for $3.37 (after coupon and tax). This put $4.49 on my ExtraCare card. I turned around and used the $4.49 ECBs on the bottle of Conditioner. And if that don't beat all.........When I got the conditioner for FREE (I did have to pay tax $.38) it put ANOTHER $4.49 in ECBs on my card. SO........ I ended up with Shampoo and Conditioner for $3.75 and I have $4.49 on my card to use on my next purchase! Doesn't that sound AMAZING!?!?!?!?! I think so.
Earlier this week I was at work and saw a co-worker with her coupons out, getting ready to go grocery shopping. I thought to myself, "She'll never save enough money to be worth all of that trouble" but, I started asking her some questions anyway. Thus the excitement began. I don't think most people realize how much money can be saved on products just by spending a little bit of extra time clipping coupons, researching the best place to buy (many websites give you the already researched info) to get the cheapest deal, and going to those places.
Publix is a very expensive grocery store BUT they are awesome when it comes to coupons. They frequently have B1G1 (buy 1, get 1) sales. They double coupons up to $.50 ALL the time. They let you use TWO coupons on B1G1 deals. They accept a Publix coupon AND a manufacturer coupon on ONE item. And they have many more deals that turn your purchases into pennies vs. dollars.
Pharmacies also have AMAZING deals. Each pharmacy has their own program. CVS does ExtraCare Bucks (ECBs). Rite Aid does Single Checks and Walgreens does Rebate Rewards (RR). At CVS the ECBs have to be used in the store. Rite Aid sends you an actual check. I'm not 100% sure what Walgreens does but I think it's different as well.
This afternoon I went to CVS, got an ExtraCare card and picked up their sales paper. They have Dove Shampoo and Conditioner for $4.49 with your card. Extra bucks reward of $4.49. It's like getting it for FREE after extra bucks. I picked up a shampoo and a conditioner. Low and behold there was a coupon for $1.50 off on the Conditioner. I bought the shampoo for $3.37 (after coupon and tax). This put $4.49 on my ExtraCare card. I turned around and used the $4.49 ECBs on the bottle of Conditioner. And if that don't beat all.........When I got the conditioner for FREE (I did have to pay tax $.38) it put ANOTHER $4.49 in ECBs on my card. SO........ I ended up with Shampoo and Conditioner for $3.75 and I have $4.49 on my card to use on my next purchase! Doesn't that sound AMAZING!?!?!?!?! I think so.
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