Fry's Trip March 30th

We are still stocked up on lots of groceries but running low on milk and produce so I got my coupons together and headed to Fry’s and Safeway. Fry’s has cereal on sale 4/$8 then get $4 off when you buy 4. So basically 4/$4. I had coupons for the cereal so I got several boxes free. It had a limit of one offer per transaction so I broke my trip up into 2 transactions. Transaction 1 3 Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale .99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 5 2-liter soda (Reg. $1.99, Sale 5/$5) 2 Cap N Crunch (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2 - $1/2Q - $1 for cereal deal = .50 each) 2 Quaker Oat Squares (Reg. $4.69, Sale $2 - $1 for cereal deal - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) 2 Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.47) Kroger Cottage Cheese (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1) Pillsbury Biscuits (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .25 for biscuit deal = .75) 3 Pillsbury Pizza Crust (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1 - .25 for biscuit deal - .40Q doubled to .75 = FREE) Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale $.99) 2 Tyson Chickens (Reg. $4.83 & $3.78, Sale $2.78 & $2.18) Broccoli Crowns (Reg. $1.80, Sale $1.21) Tarter Sauce (Reg. $2.89, Sale $1) Dannon Yogurt (Reg. $2.49, Sale $2.29 - $1Q = $1.29) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $.61, Sale .41) Grapefruit (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.77) Asparagus (Reg. $3.67, Sale $1.83) Green Grapes (Reg. $4.16, Sale $1.29) Potatoes (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.67 - .55Q = $2.12) Kroger Carrots (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) Granny Smith Apples (Reg. $1.84, Sale $1.26 I spent $31.66 and saved $59.49 which was 65%. Transaction 2 3 Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) 4 Quaker Oat Squares (Reg. $4.69, Sale $2 - $1 for cereal deal - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) I just had to pay tax on this transaction which was 7 cents. I saved $22.93 which was 100% or darn near close to it.

Safeway Trip March 30th

Safeway is running a similar deal to what Fry’s was running. You purchase 10 participating items and receive $5 off your order. I had some coupons that matched up with the sale so headed to Safeway to see what I could get. Transaction 2 Heinz Ketchup (Reg. $3.35, Sale $2 - .50 for M&M Sale = $1.50) 4 Rice A Roni (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1.25 - .50 M&M Sale -$1/4Q = .50 each) Kraft Poppy Seed Salad Dressing (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - $1.50Q = FREE) 2 Del Monte Diced Tomatoes (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1 - .40q doubled to .80 = .20 each) 4 Hunts Diced Tomatoes (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1.25 - .50 M&M Sale - $1/4Q = .50 each) 3 Rosarita Refried Beans (Reg. $1.39, Sale $1.25 - .50 M&M Sale - $1/3Q – 3/$1.25) 2 Skippy Peanut Butter (Reg. $3.45, Sale $2.50 - .50 M&M Sale - .40Q doubled to .80 = $1.20) 2 Hefty Zip Baggies (Reg. $4.19, Sale $2.50 - .50 M&M Sale - .55Q doubled to $1 = $1) Baby Wipes (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.50 – M&M Sale - $5 Internet Q = $3 overage) Fresh Express Salad (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.25 - .50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .25 overage) I paid $10.35 and saved $42.62 which was 81%.

CVS Trip March 29th

CVS is running a deal where you can buy Paas Egg decorating kits for $1.99 and earn $1.99 ECB’s. I had $4 ECB so decided to go pick up the kits for Easter. Transaction 2 Paas Egg Decorating Kits (Reg. $1.99, Earn $1.99 ECB) I paid with $4 ECB and earned $3.98 ECB. If you want to do this deal you better hurry, It ends on Monday!!

Walgreens Trip March 23rd

I had $12 in Register Rewards that were going to expire today so I went to Walgreens to pick up some more diapers. I also had to pick up some pictures I ordered. Transaction Huggies Newborn Diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 - $5Q = $4.99) Huggies Diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 - $3Q = $6.99) Schick Razor (Sale $8.99 - $4 Wags Q - $4 Q = .99) Gillette Razor (Sale $8.99 - $4Q = $4.99, Earn $4 RR = .99) 3 Stride Gum (Reg. $1.29 – Wags Q = .79each - $2/3 = .37/3) I paid with $12 RR and $9.48 OOP. I earned the $4 RR from the razor and used it to help pay for my pictures.

Fry's Trip March 23rd

Fry’s is still running their Mega Sale so I went to stock up on some items. I didn’t really need much this week so it left lots of room in the budget to buy stuff for future use. Transaction A&W Root Beer (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1.25 - .50 M&M sale = .75) 6 Powerade (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .50 M&M Sale = .50) Diet Dr Pepper 20 0z (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1.39 – free coupon = FREE) 2 Shedds Country Crock Butter (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.50 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE) Daisy Sour Cream (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.50 - .50 M&M Sale = $1) Daisy Cottage Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.29 - .60q doubled to $1 = $1.29) Danimal Yogurt (Reg. $2.69, Sale $2.50 -$1Q = $1.50) 2 Fry’s Dozen Eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale .88) Capri Sun Sunrise drinks (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1) Danimal Yogurt drinks (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.99 - $1Q = $1.99) 2 Welchs Juice (Reg. $3.99, Sale $3 - .50 M&M Sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = $1.50 Tropicana OJ (Reg. $4.59, Sale $2.39 - $1Q = $1.39) Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.89) Dr Pepper 2 Liter (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1.67 – free coupon = FREE) 2 Fry’s Tortilla chips (Reg. $1.59, Sale $1 - .75/2Q = $1.25/2) Fry’s Apple Juice (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.99 – 35Q = $1.64) Chex Mix (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) 3 Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .50Q doubled to .99 = FREE) Huggies Diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99 - $3 = $6.99) 2 Wesson Oil (Reg. $5.99, Sale $3 - .50 M&M Sale = $2.50) 3 Chex Mix Bars (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) 3 Fiber One Bars (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) Fruit Stackerz (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) 2 Planters Nut Bars (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2 - $1Q = $1) Nature Valley Bars (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2 - .50 M&M sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) Tartar Sauce (Reg. $2.89, Sale $1) Kroger Strawberry Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) 3 bags pasta (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.25 - .50 M&M Sale = .75) 3 pkgs Healthy Ones lunch meat (Reg. $2.49, managers special .99 - $1Q = FREE) 2 2lb chubs Hamburger (Reg. $9.99, Sale $3.76) Beef Shank (Managers special $1.25) 2 Sargento Parm. Cheese (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50Q doubled to $1 = .50) 2 Sargento Shredded cheese (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .50/2Q doubled to $1/2 = $1 each) C & H Brown Sugar (Reg. $2.69 - .35Q doubled to .70 = $1.99) 2 Kroger Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.64) 2 Nature’s Pride Bread (Reg. $4.89, Sale $2.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $1.50) Heartland Macaroni (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1.25 - .30Q doubled to .70 = .55) I ended up spending $61.77 and saving $135.86 which is 69%.

Fry's Trip March 11th

I am being induced tomorrow so probably won’t be able to make it to the store for the next week or so. Since I know that, I got my coupons together first thing this morning and headed out to do the weekly grocery shopping. Fry’s is running another Mega Sale where you buy 10 qualifying items and get .50 off each one. Transaction Purex (Reg. $5.49, Sale $3 - .50 M&M Sale - .75Q doubled to $1 = $1.50) 6 Powerade Drinks (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .50 M&M Sale = .50) Shamrock Farms Sour Cream (Reg. $2.79, Sale $2 - .50Q doubled to $1 = $1) Quaker rice cakes (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .50 credit) Kroger Deep Dish Pie Crust (Reg. $2.39, Sale $1.67) Kellogg's Cereal (Reg. $4.69, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .70Q doubled to $1 = .50) 2 bags Frito’s (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - $1/2Q = $1 each) Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.99) 2 Kellogg’s Mini Wheats (Reg. $4.19, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .55Q doubled to $1 - .50 each) 2 Ziploc bags (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - $1/2Q = $1 each) Kroger Tater Tots (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.99) 2 Toaster Strudels (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .35Q doubled to .70 - .50 cellfire Q = 1 @ .30 & 1@ .80) Ken’s Spray Dressing (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 -.50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .50) Kroger Leaf Oregano (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2) 2 Hormel Pepperoni (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = .50) Dannon Yogurt (Reg. $2.49, Sale $2.29 – free Q = FREE) Ken’s Salad Dressing (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - $1Q = .50) Fry’s Flour (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.99) Sunmaid Raisins (Reg. $4.49, Sale $3.99) Kroger Strawberry Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) Kroger Salt (Reg. $.59, Sale .45) Kroger Chocolate Syrup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.49) Kroger Caraway Seed (Reg. $2.99) Garlic Bread (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2 - .50 M&M Sale - .40 doubled to .80 = .70) Roma Tomatoes (Reg. $1.16, Sale $1) Onions (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.50) 2 Kroger Carrots (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) Romaine Lettuce (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1) Kroger Red Potatoes (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.50) 2 Iams Puppy Food (Reg. $6.29 - $5Q = $1.29) Gatorade (Reg. $7.49, Sale $5.97 – free coupon = FREE) I spent $46.53 and saved $82.41 which is 64%.

Safeway Trip March 11th

Safeway had a couple good coupons I wanted to use but had to spend a minimum of $10 so I split my grocery trip up a between there and Fry’s. Transaction Cayenne Pepper (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.99) Peter Pan Peanut Butter (Reg. $3.19, Sale $1.99 - $1 Safeway Q - .50Q doubled to $1= .01 credit) 18 ct Eggs (Reg. $2.49 - $1.52 Safeway Q = .97) Corned Beef (Reg. $8.20, Sale $3.79) Gorton Fish (Reg. $5.49, Sale $2.99 - .50 Safeway Q - .40q doubled to .80 = $1.69) Cabbage (Reg. $2.34, Sale $.99) Apples 3 lbs. (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1.99) Lettuce (Reg. $1.29, Sale $1) I spent $12.41 and saved $17.07 which is 58%. We have never tried Corned Beef and Cabbage but I thought it would be fun to try on St. Patrick’s Day.

Walgreens Trip March 9th

Walgreens is running a sale where you buy $25 worth of certain products and get $10 Register Rewards to use on your next trip. Since I had coupons for $5 off each pack of Huggies diapers I decided to stop in and take advantage of the sale. I am working on stocking up on diapers for our new baby and so try to get some every time I see a good sale. Transaction Sports Egg (Reg. $1.29—treat for my son) 3 pkgs Huggies (Reg. $11.99, Sale $10 - $5 Internet printable Q = $5 each) 2 Grape Nuts (Sale $2.50 - $1/2 Q = $2 each) Reese’s bunny candy & Cadbury eggs (Sale $2.50 - $1/2 Easy Savers Q = $2 each) Colgate (Reg. $3.49 - $1.50 Q - $2.50 Easy Savers Q = credit of .51) 4 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner and gel (Sale $2.99 - $1 Q - $2 Easy Savers Q = credit of .01 each After coupons my total was $27.51. I earned $10 RR for the diapers and $2 RR for Grape Nuts. I now have $12 RR to use like cash on my next purchase. I was pretty happy getting 3 pkgs of diapers for $5 after RR. I might have to go back and get more.

CVS Trip March 9th

For some reason I can stockpile everything but lotion. Since Vaseline lotion was on sale this week I stopped by to pick up a couple bottles. Transaction 2 Vaseline Intensive Care lotion (Reg. $3.69 - $1.25 Q = $2.41 each) I paid with a $4.99 ECB which they adjusted down to $4.88 and .21 OOP. I earned back $4 ECB ($2 ECB per bottle). So basically for $1.20 I got two bottles of lotion.

Fry's Trip March 1st

I made a quick run to Fry’s today. We didn’t need much but I wanted to pick up some lunch meat so we wouldn’t eat out today. Transaction Huggies diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $10.69 - $5Q - $1 cellfire - $1.50 Shortcuts = $3.19) Huggies diapers (Reg. $11.99, Sale $10.69 - $3Q = $7.69) 3 pkgs Kroger shredded cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1) 2 Yoplait yogurt drinks (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2 - $1/2 shortcuts = $1.50 each) 5 Hunts Tomatoes (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - $1/5Q = .80 each) Pineapple (Reg. $3.99, Sale $1) Fuze Drinks (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 -.25Q doubled to .50 = .50) 2 Oscar Meyer lunch meat (Reg. $4.99, Sale $2.50 - $1/2Q = $2 each) 2 cans Dole Pineapple (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .75/2 doubled to $1/2 = .50 each0 Hormel Lunch Meat (Reg. $4.79, Sale $3.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = $2.50) Smart Balance Butter (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.99 - $1Q = $1.99) Smart Balance Stick Butter (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.49 – free q when buy butter = FREE) 4 Jiffy Cornbread Mix (Reg. $.59, Sale $.44) 2 Hunts tomatoes (Reg. $1.49, Sale $1 - .40/2Q doubled to .80/2 = .60 each) Kroger Sour Cream (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1 – Kroger Q = FREE) Starkist Tuna (Reg. $1.89, Sale $1 -$1/2Q = .50 each) Herdez Salsa (Reg. $2.79, Sale $2) Hormel Pepperoni (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.50 - .55Q doubled to $1 = .50) Kroger Block Cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1 - .45 Kroger Q = .55) I ended up spending $40.42 and saving $61.41 which is 61%. I got several things not on my list but it is all stuff we eat on a regular basis so none of it will go to waste. I am sure looking forward to cutting into that pineapple.

CVS Trip March 1st

I had some ECB’s that were about to expire so I decided to go pick up some diapers. Since I will hopefully be having this baby in the next week or two I don’t think I will have much time to shop at CVS for the next month or so. I started out with $16 ECB’s and left with $4.99. I usually try to get stuff free but don’t want to have to stress over whether I will lose the ECB’s in the next month. Transaction 1 2 pkgs Playskool diapers (Reg. $14.99, Sale $11) I used a $5 off $20 CVS purchase coupon, $16 ECB and paid $1.08 OOP. I earned back $5 ECB. Transaction 2 Slimquick Energy sprays (Reg. $4.99) I paid with the $5 ECB from Transaction 1 and earned $4.99 ECB.