CVS Trip July 27th

I have decided to write out my transactions a little different to better show what I am saving vs. spending on each item. I hope it will make it easier to see the deals I am often able to find.

I hit CVS this morning for their free make-up and a couple other items.

Transaction

Revlon Eye Shadow (Reg. $11.99, Sale $9.99-$2 Q = $7.99)
3 Schick Intuition Razors (Reg. $9.99, Sale $3.99 - $4 Q= FREE)
Colgate toothpaste (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.77- $1 CVS Q-$1 Q = Overage of .27)
Dora Bandaids (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.99- $1 Q = $1.99)
4 Sure Deodorant (Reg. 2.89 x 4 - 2 B1G1 Q’s= $5.78)

ECB’s Earned

$6 for purchasing Sure Deodorant, $9.99 for Revlon make-up & $2 for Bandaids.

I used $15 in ECB’s and $2.33 OOP. Earned back $17.99 in ECB’s. I ended up taking all this stuff home plus earned 66 cents.

Fry's Trip July 26th

Fry’s is having a big Mega Sale this week where you buy 10 items and save $5 with a limit of three per transaction. Since we are pretty well stocked up I decided to get some special snack items this week.

Transaction

2 Betty Crocker Mini Delights-- $2.00 each
Fry’s Apple Sauce-- $1.99
2 Tyson chicken snacks-- $2.50 each
2 Edwards Oreo Pies--$2.00 each
Brawny Paper Towels-- $1.50
2 pkgs Sargento cheese-- $2.00 each
2 Betty Crocker cookie mix--$1.50 each
2 Franks Red Hot Sauce--$1.50 each
2 Lysol kitchen cleaner--$2.00 each
Dozen Eggs--$1.67
Country Crock butter--$2.17
2 Skintimate Shave Gel--$2.00 each
Bananas--$1.13
3 Dove Ice Creams--$2.00 each
Gallon milk--$2.99
Heinz Ketchup--$2.00
9 Fry’s Apple Juice--$1.50 each
20 canned veggies—20/$10

Coupons Used

$15 off for purchasing 30 sale items
.25 for bring your own bags
2 .50 off Betty Crocker Mini Delights—doubled to $1.00
$1/2 Tyson products
$1/2 Betty Crocker cookie mix
2 .35 off Frank’s hot sauce—doubled to .70
3 $1 off Dove Ice cream
2 .55 off Skintimate shave gel—doubled to $1
2 .50 off Lysol products—doubled to $1
.55 off Country Crock butter—doubled to $1
$1/2 Sargento cheeses
.50 Brawny Paper Towels—doubled to $1
2 .75 off Edwards pies—doubled to $1

I ended up spending $41.85 after sales and coupons and saved $83.96 which is 67%. Not too bad. Now to figure out where to store all the juice and veggies.

CVS Trip July 20th

I got up bright and early this morning and was at CVS when it opened at 7 AM. I like to get my CVS trip out of the way for the week so I don’t have to try to take my son and figure out deals.

Transaction #1

2 CVS baby wipes—2/$4
2 CVS diapers—2/$12

Coupons Used

$3 off a purchase of $15
$2 off CVS product purchase

I used $10 in ECB’s and paid $1.08 OOP. I earned back $5 ECB’s.

Transaction #2

2 All Small & Mighty--$6.19 each, on sale for B1G1 Free
6 L’Oreal Vive Pro shampoo & conditioners-- $4.99 each, on sale for B1G1 Free
2 Sure Deodorants-- $2.89 each
4 Trident Extra gums-- $1.49 each, on sale for B1G1 free

Coupons Used

$3 off purchase of $15
2 $1 off All detergent
3 B1G1 free coupons for L’Oreal Vive Pro
1 B1G1 free coupon for Sure deodorant
.50 off Trident extra gum
.75 off Trident extra gum

I used a $5 ECB from last transaction and paid $2.34 OOP. I earned back $3 ECB for Sure deodorant and $2 for Trident extra gum.

It didn’t turn out quite as great as I wanted. I lost $5 in ECB’s and paid $3.42 OOP. I really needed diapers, wipes and detergent so I am happy with the trip.

Fry's Trip July 19th

I have to say this is one of the biggest grocery shops I have done in awhile. I am hoping it will last us a couple weeks and I will only have to go back for a couple of items. Luckily I was able to go alone so it made the trip much easier.

Transaction

2 24 pks Dasani water—free with purchase of 20 Powerade’s
5 cans jumbo olives-- $1.00 each
3 cans Rosarita Refried Beans-- $1.00 each
20 cans tomato sauce—10/$1
20 Powerades—20/$15
2 pkgs chicken breasts -- $4.58 & $4.39
Dozen eggs-- $1.00
Gallon milk--$2.99
4 boxes of crackers-- $1.50 each
2 pkgs stick butter-- .87 each
3 Pantene shampoo/conditioners—3/$7
Parmesan cheese-- $2.38
Cottage cheese-- $2.99
Apple Juice-- $1.88
4 boxes Pop Tarts-- $1.00 each
2 boxes Elbow Macaroni-- $1.50
Frozen Peas-- .97
Frozen Corn-- .97
Sharp Cheddar Cheese-- $2.17
3 loaves bread-- $1.00 each
Flour-- $1.88
2 bean dips-- $1.00 each
2 Frito’s-- $1.00 each
Block Cheddar cheese-- $2.27
Turkey lunch meat-- $3.00
2 Jiffy Muffin Mixes-- .44 each
Brown Sugar-- $1.99
Lettuce-- $1.29
2 cartons of Strawberries-- $1.00 each
2 ears of corn-- $1.00
Bananas-- $1.07

Coupons Used

.50 off 2 Barilla pasta
.60 off Daisy Cottage Cheese—doubled to $1.00
$1.00 off lunch meat
3 $2 off Pantene
3 $1 off Powerade
2 .55 off Pilgrims Pride chicken—doubled to $1.00
2 $1 off crackers
$1 off 2 Pop Tarts

After all was said and done I paid $77.20 and saved $114.88 which is 60%. I think my family should be well hydrated for awhile with all the drinks I bought.

Farmer's Market July 19th

We went to the Farmer's Market this morning. I love that place. The produce is so fresh and smells so good. Here is what we got for $8.18. My son has already eaten part of the cantaloupe. He was asking for it the whole way home.

CVS Trip July 13th

I did two transactions at CVS this morning. One of them turned out a lot better than the other.

Transaction #1

Herbal Essences shampoo-- $2.50
Herbal Essences conditioner-- $2.50
Bayer with Heart Advantage--$4.99
3 Sally Hanson nail polishes-- .99 each
CVS Makeup removal clothes-- $2.99

Coupons Used

$3 off purchase of $15
$2 off CVS face product
$3 off 2 Sally Hanson polishes—adjusted down to $2.97
$2.50 off Bayer
$3 off 2 Herbal Essences products

I used $2 in ECB and paid $1.20 oop. I earned back a $1 ECB for CVS makeup clothes and $2 for Bayer product. So on this transaction I paid 20 cents.

Transaction #2

Herbal Essences shampoo--$2.50
Herbal Essences conditioner--$2.50
3 Sally Hanson nail polishes-- .99 each
CVS Makeup removal clothes--$2.99
2 Lamisilk lotions--$3.29 each

Coupons Used

$3 off $15 purchase
$2 off CVS face product
$3 off 2 Sally Hanson nail polishes—adjusted to $2.97
Buy one get one free for Lamisilk--$3.29

I used $5.98 in ECB’s and paid 83 cents out of pocket. I earned $1 back for CVS makeup removal clothes.

I had a $3/2 Herbal Essences product coupon that for some reason it didn’t get scanned. I noticed when I got home and didn’t feel like going back to argue it. On this transaction I paid $5.81. It would have only been $2.81 if my coupon would have been rung. Oh well. I figure I get enough free stuff from CVS that I should pick and choose my battles.

Fry's Trip July 8th

Today is the last day of the 77 cent sale at Fry’s so I decided to go get some more milk since we are almost out.

Transaction

4 ½ gallons milk--$1.99 each
4 pkgs Bar S Hot Dogs--$1.99 each
4 cans Bush’s Baked Beans—4/$5
Eggs-- $3.19
Dannon Yogurt—managers special for $1.39
4 boxes of popsicles-- $1.99 each

Coupons Used

$1 off Dannon yogurt

When you buy $25 worth of stuff you get the milk, hot dogs, baked beans and popsicles for 77 cents each. I ended up paying $15.65 and saved $17.81.