CVS Trip September 28th

As you can tell from my lack of posts lately I have been slacking on my coupon shopping. I gotta say, when I am nauseous clipping and organizing coupons does not rank high on my list of things I have to do. Now that I am finally starting to feel better I am going to try and put more effort into couponing. I really see a difference in our grocery spending when I don’t use my coupons. I started my day off buy going to CVS. I broke up my trip into two transactions. Transaction #1 3 12 pks Dr. Pepper (Reg. $4.79 each, Sale 4/$13) 1 12 pk Diet Coke (Reg. $4.79, Sale 4/$130 Total was $13. I used a $10 ECB and paid $3 OOP. I got back $3 ECB’s. Transaction #2 2 kids Colgate Toothpaste (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.50 - .75Q’s = $1.75 each) Gillette Fusion Razor (Reg. $9.99 - $4 Q = $5.99) Cover Girl Foundation ($5.49 - $1 Q = $4.49) Dog treats (Reg. $.99, Clearance .09) 5 bottles Miracle bubbles (Reg. $.99, Clearance .09 each) Table Cloth (Reg. $1.99, Clearance .14) Wacky Water toy (Reg. $1.99, Clearance .19) I used a $3 ECB and a $4.99 ECB and paid $7.70 OOP. I earned back $2 ECB for buy two Colgate toothpastes, $5 ECB for the Gillette Razor and $5.49 ECB for the Cover Girl foundation. I was very excited to see all the clearance items. My son loves bubbles so we should be stocked up for awhile.

Fry's Trip September 28th

I remembered today why I don’t do my grocery shopping on Sunday. It was a total mad house. Luckily I was alone so I had more patience then I do when I have a toddler with me. I didn’t need too much because we have been living off our stockpile but I wanted to get a few staples and a few things that were on sale. Transaction 3 cartons of ice cream/sherbet (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.00 each) Milk (Reg. $3.59, Sale $1.88) 2 bags Ore Ida Tots (Reg. $3.59, Sale 2/$5 - $1/2 Q = $2.00 each) 2 5lb chubs of hamburger (Reg. $12.99, Sale $4.95 each) 2 Banquet Sausages (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1 - .50/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = .50 each) Land O Lakes butter (Reg. $2.79, Sale $1 - .35 Q doubled to .70 = .30) 3 boxes Pasta Roni (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1 - $1/3 Q = $2/3) Jollytime Popcorn (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1) 3 cans Chef Boyardee (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1 - .35/3 doubled to .70/3 = $2.30/3) Hunts Spaghetti Sauce (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1) Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.59) 2 Pillsbury brownie mixes (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1 - $1/2Q = .50 each) 3 Betty Crocker Mashed Potato mixes (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1 each) 3 Au Gratin Potatoes (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1 each) 2 Hunt’s pudding snack packs (Reg. $1.79, Sale $1 -.50/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = .50 each) 2 bags shredded cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.67 each) 4 Martha White muffin mixes (Reg. $1.29, Sale $1 - $1/4 Q = $3/4) 2 Jell-o Pudding mixes (Reg. $1.29, Sale $1 - .55/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = .50 each) Fry’s Bread (Reg. $1.69, Sale $1.50) 9 packs Koolaid (Reg $.33, Sale $.20 each) Block Kroger cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.66) Bakery Rolls (Reg. $1.99, Clearance for $.79) Gala Apples (Reg. $2.52, Sale $1) Eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.79) Kraft American Cheese slices (Reg. $3.29 – free Q when buy 3 Kraft items, (koolaid)= FREE) Oscar Meyer Beef Franks (Reg. $5.29, Sale $3.99 – free Q when buy 3 Kraft items, (koolaid) = FREE) Kraft salad dressing (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.88 – free Q when buy 3 Kraft items, (koolaid) = FREE) Pet Pride Dog Food (Reg. $9.99, Sale $9.49 - $2 Q = $7.49) I also had a coupon for $1 off your next purchase. I can’t remember what I got it for. So after sales and coupons my total was $58.75 and I saved $84.09 which was a savings of 59%.

Frys Trip September 11th

Fry’s is having another sale where you buy 15 participating items and you get $3 off your order. I love these sales but it gives me one more thing I have to keep track of. I have to track my coupons, my spending and now make sure I have the 15 items. Nothing like making me work for that $3. Transaction Fry’s Milk (Reg. $3.69, Sale $2.89) Yoplait yogurt drinks (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2.99 - .50 Q doubled to $1 = $1.99) 2 Blue Bonnet Margarine (Reg. $1.49, Sale .99 each) I can’t believe it’s not butter (Reg. $2.89, Sale $2.39) Kroger shredded cheese 16 oz (Reg. $5.99, Sale $2.99) Kroger OJ (Reg. $3.49, Sale $1.99 - $1 Q = .99) Fry’s Eggs (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.69) 4 Grands Biscuits (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.20 - .30/2 Q doubled to .60/2 = $1.80/2) 4 boxes fruit snacks (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.88 - .50/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = $1.38 each) 2 lbs hamburger (Reg. $9. 99, Sale $3.76) Lettuce ($1.29) Kroger block cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.27 - $1 Q = $1.27) 4 Fry’s chicken broth (Reg. $.89, Sale .44 each) 2 Prego Spaghetti sauce (Reg. $2.89, Sale $1.20 - .80/2 Q doubled to $1/2 = .70 each) Fry’s Pretzel (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.29) 5 Chex mix (Reg. $2.59, Sale $1.20 - .50 Q doubled to $1 = .20 each) 2 bags of Raisins ($2.49 - $1/2 = $1.99 each) 2 boxes Cheerios (Reg. $4.29, Sale $1.88 - .75 Q doubled to $1 = .88 each) I got the $3 off for buying 15 participating items and also $.25 for bringing my own bags. My total came to $40.28 and I saved $58.20 which is 59%.

CVS Trip Sept. 7th

I haven’t been to CVS in several weeks and my ECB’s were about to expire so I figured today was the day. Luckily they had some good sales this week that I could match with coupons and make them free or a money maker. Transaction #1 Right Guard Professional Deodorant (Reg. $9.99, Sale $6.99 - $1 Q = $5.99) Renuzit Tri Scents (Reg. $9.99, Sale $7.99 - $4 Q = $3.99) Pure Black Rice Skin Care Cleaner ($9.99 - $5 Q = $4.99) I also had a $2 off $10 purchase coupon. I paid with $13 ECB’s and $.31 OOP. I earned back $5 ECB for the Right Guard Deodorant, $3 ECB for the Renuzit and $5 for the Pure Black Rice Cleaner. Transaction #2 2 Right Guard men’s deodorants (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.89 - $1 Q’s = $1.89) 2 Soft & Dri deodorants (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.89 - .75 Q’s = $2.14) 2 Aussie shampoo & conditioners (Reg. $3.99, Sale $2.49 - $2/2 Q - $1.49 each) Right Guard Professional deodorant (Reg. $9.99, Sale $6.99 - $1 Q = $5.99) L’Oreal Skin Genesis face wash (Reg. $7.99, Sale $5.99 - $1 Q = $4.99) I had a $3 off purchase of $15 coupon and paid with $18 ECB and $1.56 OOP for tax. I earned back $8 ECB for the Right Guard and Soft & Dri deodorants, $5 for the Right Guard Professional deodorant, $2 for the Aussie and $5.99 for the L’Oreal. I walked in with $18 ECB and paid $1.87 OOP. I walked out with $20.99 in ECB and a bunch of FREE stuff. If you need nail polish they are running a good deal on Revlon nail enamel. Pay $3.99 a bottle and earn back $3 ECB. $.99 isn’t bad for nail polish.