Thursday, October 30, 2008

Fry's Trip October 30th

One thing I learned when I started using coupons was to get coupons from the blinkies in the store even if you don’t use them right away. About a month ago Farmer Johns hot dogs had a blinkie machine so I grabbed 3 coupons. The price was too high to purchase them that day but I figured they would go on sale eventually. This week they went on sale for a good deal and so I got the hot dogs super cheap. Transaction 9 Pillsbury cinnamon rolls & crescent rolls (Reg. $2.79, Sale 3/$5 - .30Q tripled to .90 = .77 each) 3 Farmer Johns Hot Dogs (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1 - .75Q = .25 each) Honey Nut Cheerios (Reg. $4.39, Sale $3.49 – Free coupon = FREE) Pet Pride Dog Food (Reg. $15.99, Sale $13.99) Luckily we didn’t need anything major other then dog food so the trip was really fast. I spent $22.70 and saved $36.62 which is 62%.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Fry's Trip October 26th

I recently read something about coupons I didn’t know. On coupons that say Do Not Double if the bar code starts with a 9 then the store can’t double them. However, if the bar code starts with a 5 then the store is able to double them. I tried it out with a couple of coupons this morning and it worked. I just love coupons!! Transaction 6 donuts (Reg. $2.99) Sunday paper (Reg. $1.84) 2 ½ gallons of milk (Reg. $2.59, Sale $1.00) Fry’s Apple Juice (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.17) Kroger Baking Soda (Reg. $1.19, Sale $.99) Tropicana OJ (Reg. $6.29, Sale $3.50 - $1Q = $2.50) Kroger Sour Cream (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1 - $1Q = FREE) 4 Green Giant Veggie (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1 - .25Q tripled to .75 = .25 each) 6 various Quaker Oatmeal (Reg. $4.49, Sale $2 - $3 promo when buy 6 = $9 - $5 in Q’s = $4 for $6) 3 Green Giant Veggie Steamers (Reg. $2.49, Sale $2.29 - $1Q = $1.29 each) Fry’s Pretzels (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.29) 2 Skippy Peanut Butter (Reg. $3.29 – $3/2 Safeway Q – 1 .60Q doubled to $1 = $1 each) 2 loaves Fry’s Bread (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) 3 bags Kroger Chocolate Chips (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1) 2 bags Kraft Caramels (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $1 each) Armour Pork Links (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .35Q tripled to $1 = FREE) Kroger Kitchen bags (Reg. $4.99, Sale $4.59) Kroger Marshmallow Cream (Reg. $1.79, Sale $.99) 3 Kroger Cream Cheese (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1) Yoplait Yogurt Drinks (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2.39 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1.39) Grapes (Reg. $6.88, Sale $2.23) 12 boxes various Hamburger Helper (Reg. $2.39, Sale $1 - .75/3Q doubled to $1/3 = $2/3= $8 total) Celery (Reg. $1.29) Gala Apples (Reg. $1.50, Sale $1.45) Granny Smith Apples (Reg. $1.51, Sale $1.46) Carrots (Reg. $1.29) I was able to stock up on a few items that don’t go on sale all that often so I was pretty happy with my trip. I went at 6 AM so I wasn’t too happy with the early morning hour but it was the only time I could fit it in before it got busy. I used a $10 off when you spend $50 coupon from Safeway and got .35 off for bringing my own bags. Thanks JoEllen for the bags. I have definitely saved some money with them. I ended up spending $47.23 and saving $103.48 which is 68%. That is more the savings percentage I prefer.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Safeway Trip October 25th

Our Safeway store has finally opened after 2 years of waiting. This is their Grand Opening weekend so I decided to go check it out. I went by myself and was glad I did. It was PACKED!! They were giving out lots of free samples and had a couple of really good deals. Transaction C&H Sugar (Reg. $3.79, Sale $.99 - .35Q = .64) Pomegranate Italian Soda (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.55 - $1Q = $1.55) 2 Quilted Northern TP 4 pks (Reg. $4.29, Sale $.99 each) 1 dozen Lucerne Eggs (Reg. $1.59, Sale $.99) Classic Potato Salad (Reg. $2.29, Sale $2 – free coupon = FREE) Whole Rotisserie Chicken (Reg. $5 - $2Q = $3) I got 10% off my bill for having a new card which saved me $1.25. I ended up spending $7.12 and saving $17.82 which is a 73% savings. I hope they continue to have some good deals so I can add it to my regular shopping agenda.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Fry's Trip October 20th

I have decided to have soup week at our house. I am going to make soup for dinner 3 times this week. I wish it was cold so I didn’t have to sweat while eating the soup but at least it will help us get in the fall mood. I am making my friend Jen B’s Butternut Squash soup, Baked Potato soup and Autumn soup. A lot of my shopping trip this week was to buy the ingredients for the soups and the other things were on sale so I could stock up. Transaction 3 half gallons of milk (Reg. $2.59, Sale $.97 each) 2 jugs Apple Juice (Reg. $3.19, Sale $1.49) 2 pks Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale .99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 4 Jiffy Cornbread muffin mixes (Reg. $.59, Sale .39 each) 5 cans beans-Kidney and Pinto (Reg. $.99, Sale .44 each) 6 cans Cream of Mushroom soup (Reg. $1.99, Sale .99 - .25/3 Q tripled to .75/3 = $2.25/3) 2 Bounty Basics Paper Towels (Reg. $1.49, Sale .88 - .25Q tripled to .75 = .13 each) Country Crock Butter (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2.58 - .35Q tripled to $1 = $1.58) 2 bags Fry’s Potato chips (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.67 each) 6 cans broth- chicken and vegetable (Reg. $.99, Sale .44 each) 2 boxes Barilla pasta (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1.50 - .50/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = $1 box) 3 boxes Ronzoni pasta (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.79 - $1Q = .79 each) Marjoram (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.24) Eggs (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.39) Kosher Salt (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1.99) 2 Hunt’s spaghetti sauce (Reg. $1.69, Sale .77 each) 2 Hunt’s Pudding (Reg. $1.79, Sale .88 - .75/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = .76/2) 2 bags shredded cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.99 each) 1 block cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.99) 3 lb bag onions (Reg. $2.49) 2 Red Vine Tomatoes (Reg. $1.85, Sale .62) Celery (Reg. $1.29) Carrots (Reg. $1.29) Butternut Squash (Reg. $10.30) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29) I saved 35 cents from bringing my own bags. I ended up spending $52.81 and saving $52.62 which is a 49% savings. I never realized Butternut Squash was so spendy. I am super excited for the soup so it will be a special treat for us.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

CVS Trip October 19th

As you may already know, I heart CVS! Today was another trip that confirmed my love for this store. I found size 1 diapers on clearance 75% off. I was super excited. Now if only I could remember roughly how many size 1 diapers babies go through. Transaction 4 packs size 1 CVS diapers (Reg. $8.99, Sale $2.25) 4 packs flags (Reg. $1.99, Sale $.25 each)—these are to decorate for 4th of July 2 pk Gum Crayola toothbrushes (Reg. $3.99 - .75 Q = $3.24, Earned $3.99 ECB = FREE and made .75) 2 Brach’s candies (Reg. $1.29 earned $1.29 ECB = FREE) 1 Powerade (Reg. $1.69 - $1Q= .69, Earned $1.69 ECB = FREE and made $1) Colgate toothbrush (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2.99 - $1Q = $1.99, Earned $2 ECB = FREE and made .01) 2 Pumpkin Pails (Reg. $1.79, Sale $.99, Earned .99 ECB = FREE) My total was $20.74, I paid $14.79 in ECB and $5.95 OOP. I earned back $12.24 ECB to use next trip. My receipt says I saved a total of $53.56. Not too bad!

Friday, October 10, 2008

Fry's Trip October 10th

If you noticed in the Fry’s ad this week it says they are accepting competitor coupons this month as well as tripling coupons. I love when they triple coupons up to $1. I talked to the cashier and you can use a competitor coupon and a manufacturer coupon together on the same item. Sadly I didn’t keep any competitor coupons but I will definitely start looking for some. Transaction Yoplait yogurt drinks (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2.99 - .50 Q doubled to $1 = $1.99) Eggs (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.39) Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2.89) 3 Toaster Strudel (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.19 - .35 Q tripled to $1 = $1.19) Hillshire Farm Sausage (Reg. $4.79, Sale $2.50 - $1 Q = $1.50) Hillshire Farm little smokies & Sausage (Reg. $4.79 each, Sale $2.50 - $1/2Q = $2 each) Eggo's (Reg. $3.39, Sale $2.19 - .55 Q doubled to $1 = $1.19) Kroger Yogurt (Reg. $.69, Sale $.50 - .50Q = FREE) Fry’s Butter (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.99) Kroger Sour Cream (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1.50) Apple Sauce (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.99) Apple Juice (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.17 - .35 store Q = $1.82) 3 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (Reg. $3.49, Sale $1.88 - .35 Q tripled to $1 = .88) 2 Grands Biscuits (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.25 - .30/2Q tripled to .90/2 = .80 each) Kroger Hash browns (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.88) Hormel Turkey (Reg. $4.79, Sale $3.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $2.50) Oscar Meyer Ham (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.50 - $1Q = $1.50) 2 cans Refried Beans (Reg. $1.39, Sale $1 - .50/2Q doubled to $1/2 = .50 each) 2 packs Mission Taco shells (Reg. $2.59, Sale $1.99 - .75/2 doubled to $1/2 = $1.49 each) 2 bags Fry’s flour (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.99) Kroger Kitchen trash bags (Reg. $2.79, Sale $2.39) Cocoa Powder (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.79) 4 boxes Jiffy Cornbread mix (Reg. $.59, Sale $.44) Healthy Choice Fresh Mix Meal (Reg. $3.99 - $3.99Q = FREE) Kroger cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.50) 2 Sargento cheese (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2.67 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $2.17 each) Yeast (Reg. $2.79, Sale $2.00 - .45Q tripled to $1 - $1.00) 3 loaves Fry’s Bread (Reg. $1.69, Sale $.97) Baking Powder (Reg. $1.69, sale $1.59) Gala Apples (Reg. $4.01, Sale $1.40) Roma Tomatoes ($.54) I got $.25 for bringing my own bags and I also got a $.50 Catalina to use for next time. I think I received it for purchasing the yeast. I ended up spending $65.08 and saving $61.78 which is 48%. Not my best trip ever but I ran out of several things and didn’t have coupons for them. Better luck next time.