CVS is having some great deals this week. There are 17 items that you can get free after Extra Care Bucks on Sunday and Monday. I had $46 ECB from the Black Friday deal so I headed out early to CVS. I broke my trip up into 2 transactions so I didn’t have to pay too much out of pocket.
Transaction 1
3 Therma care Neck patches (Reg. $2.49, Earn $7.47 ECB’s )
2 Right Guard Professional Deodorant (Reg. $9.99, Sale $6, Earn $12 ECB’s)
Excederine (Reg. $5.49, Sale $3.99, Earn $3.99 ECB’s)
Crest Pro Whitening Toothpaste (Reg. $3.89, Sale $2.99 - $1Q, Earn $2 ECB’s)
5 Arm & Hammer Essential Cleaner (Reg. $2.99 – 1 $1Q = 4 @ $2.99 and 1 @ $1.99, Earn 14.95 ECB’s)
2 Sally Hansen Nail Color (Reg. $5.99, Earn $11.98 ECB’s)
ZipFizz (Reg. $5.99, Earn $5.99 ECB’s)
Benefiber Drink Mix (Reg. $7.29 - $2Q = $5.29, Earn $7.29 ECB’s)
I used $46.08 ECB’s and paid $16.60 OOP.
Transaction 2
EAS AdvantEdge Bar (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.69, Earn $1.69 ECB’s)
Listerine Coolmint Mouthwash (Reg. $4.29, Sale $2.99 - $1Q = $1.99, Earn $2.99 ECB’s)
Zantac (Reg. $5.19, Sale $4.99, Earn $4.99 ECB’s)
EAS AdvantEdge Drinks (Reg. $7.99, Sale $7.49, Earn $7.49 ECB’s)
Halls Naturals (Reg. $2.79, Sale $2.59 - .35Q = $2.24, Earn $2.59 ECB’s)
3 Right Guard Pro Deodorant (Reg. $9.99, Sale $6, Earn $18 ECB’s)
SlimQuick Energy Drink (Reg. $4.99, Earn $4.99 ECB’s)
2 L’Oreal Metallic Eye Shadow (Reg. $6.99 - $1Q = $5.99, Earn $13.98 ECB’s)
I used $41.81 ECB’s and .79 OOP.
I started out with $46.08 ECB’s and ended up spending $17.39 OOP and now have $68.61 ECB’s.
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Fry's Trip December 21st
Friday, December 19, 2008
Diapers and Soda
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Fry's Trip December 14th
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Fry's Trip December 7th

Thursday, November 27, 2008
CVS Trip November 27th (Black Friday Sale)
Friday, November 21, 2008
Fry's Trip November 21st
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Fry's Trip November 18th
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Fry's Trip November 16th
CVS Trip November 16th
Saturday, November 15, 2008
We had a pumpkin left over from Halloween so I decided to try and cook and puree it. It was my first attempt and it turned out really well. So far I have made 4 loaves of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Pumpkin Dinner Rolls and Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds. While I was cooking I also made Banana Bread and Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins and Chocolate Chips. I am freezing the breads and rolls so I can pull them out later on.
I was really surprised you couldn't really taste the pumpkin in the dinner rolls. They were really yummy!!!
Friday, November 14, 2008
CVS Trip November 9th
Friday, November 7, 2008
Fry's Trip November 7th
Monday, November 3, 2008
CVS Trip November 3rd
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
Monday, October 20, 2008
Fry's Trip October 20th
Sunday, October 19, 2008
CVS Trip October 19th
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.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
CVS Trip September 28th
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%.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Frys Trip September 11th
Sunday, September 7, 2008
CVS Trip Sept. 7th
Friday, August 22, 2008
Fry's Trip August 22nd
I was excited to see a lot of fruit on sale this week. Since being pregnant I have been craving grapes so I made sure to get some along with some other fruit we don’t get often.
Transaction
2 pkgs Cottonelle TP (Reg. $1.39, Sale $.99 - .25 Q doubled to .50 = .49 each)
Kroger Bagels (on managers special for $1.29)
2 ½ gallons milk (Reg. $2.59, Sale .97 each)
Kroger sour cream (Reg. $2.29, Sale $1.00)
Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme pies (Reg. $1.39, Sale $1.00)
Crystal Light (Reg. $5.49, Sale $3.99 - $3.99 Q = FREE)
Pears (Reg. $3.19, Sale $2.14)
Kroger Frozen Peas (Reg. $1.49, Sale .97)
2 Fruit snacks (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.25 each)
2 Fiber One granola bars (Reg. $3.59, Sale $2 then get them $1 if you buy 4 - .50 Q doubled to $1 = FREE)
Simply Lemonade (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.37)
6 pkgs Farmland Sausage Links (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.25 - $1 Q = .25 each)
3 pkts Koolaid (Reg. $.33, Sale .20 each)
2 Nature Valley Granola bars (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2 then get them for $1 if you buy 4 - .50Q doubled to $1 = FREE)
Farmland Sausage roll (Reg. $2.99, Sale $1.25 - $1 Q = .25)
7 bottles Juicy Juice (Reg. $3.49, Sale $2.50 - $5 when buy $20 in participating items – 7 $1 Q’s = $7 for all and chocolate chips)
Nestle Chocolate chips (Reg. $3.29, Sale $2.50 -$5 when you buy $20 in participating items - .55 Q doubled to $1 = $7 for chocolate chips and 7 Juicy Juices)
2 bottles Hershey chocolate syrup (Reg. $2.49, Sale $1.67 each)
2 cans Rosarita refried beans (Reg. $1.39, Sale $1 - .40/2 Q doubled to .80/2 = $1.20)
Peaches (Reg. $10.41, Sale $3.68)
Bananas ($.58)
Bisquick (Reg. $3.99, Sale $3.29)
Red Grapes (Reg. $6.19, Sale $1.59)
Gala Apples (Reg. $3.08, Sale $2.33)
I wish produce had more coupons. Oh well at least I got them all for a good price. My total was $38.67 and I saved $87.73 for a savings of 69%.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Fry's Trip August 17th
When I was stuck eating peanut butter toast for breakfast this morning I realized it was time to give in and go to the grocery store. I have been putting it off because I haven’t been feeling that great and don’t want to deal with the crowds. They had a good deal on Juicy Juice this week and my son goes through a lot of juice so I figured I better take advantage.
Transaction
2 ½ gallons Fry’s milk (Reg. $2.59, Sale .97 when you buy $20 worth of groceries)
1 loaf Sara Lee Bread (Reg. $3.39 - $3.39 Q = FREE)
1 bag Tater Tots (Reg. $2.69, Sale $1.99)
2 dozen eggs (Reg. $2.19, Sale .88 when you buy $20 worth of groceries)
Frozen Bread Dough (Reg. $3.69, Sale $3.49 - .45 Q = $3.04)
2 loaves Fry’s bread (Reg. $1.69, Sale $.77 when you buy $20 worth of groceries)
Roast (Reg. $9.28, Sale $5.56)
Simply Limeade (Reg. $2.99, Sale $2.37)
Hamburger buns from bakery (on managers special for $.99)
King Bread (on managers special for $1.49 - .65 Q doubled to $1 = .49)
Bakery Apple Pie (on managers special for $1.79)
Fruit Snacks (Reg. $2.19, Sale $1.25)
8 Juicy Juice (Reg. $3.49, Sale for 2/$5, Buy $20 worth and get an extra $5 off – 8 $1 Q’s = $7 total)
Chicken Breasts (Reg. $9.25, Sale $4.96 - .55 Q doubled to $1 = $3.96)
Small bag dog food (Reg. 3.49, Sale $2.99 - $2.99 Q = FREE)
Kroger 16 oz shredded cheese (Reg. $5.99, Sale $3.50)
2 2lb chubs ground beef (Reg. $9.99, Sale $3.94 each)
2 boxes Jiffy corn bread (Reg. .59, Sale .44 each)
Kroger mushrooms ($.99)
2 cans Tuna fish (Reg. $1.29, Sale .88 each)
Cream of mushroom soup (Reg. $1.99, Sale $1.50)
5 lb bag of potatoes ($3.49)
Salt (Reg. .79, Sale .69)
8 oz block cheese (Reg. $3.29, Sale $1.99)
Crisco ($2.99)
Garlic ($1.49)
Lettuce ($1.29)
Along with my coupons I also had get $6 off when you spend $60 and 35 cents for bring your own bags. I ended up spending $55.75 and saving $72.02 which is 56%.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
CVS Trip August 10th
Friday, August 8, 2008
Fry's Trip August 8th
Sunday, July 27, 2008
CVS Trip July 27th
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.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Fry's Trip July 26th
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.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
CVS Trip July 20th
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.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Fry's Trip July 19th
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
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Fry's Trip July 8th
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.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
CVS Trip July 6th
Transaction
Gillette 2 in 1 body wash-- $3.99
2 CVS panty liners-- .99 each
1 Olay ribbons body wash-- $5.99
2 Olay Regenerist face scrubs-- $5.99
1 Olay Regenerist cloth cleaners--$5.99
1 CVS makeup remover cloths-- $2.99
2 Post Honey Bunches of Oats--$4.29 each—b1g1 free
1 CVS paper towels 3 pk--$1.99
2 pkgs mini pretzels-- .69 each
Coupons Used
$1 off Gillette body wash
$1 off pretzels
$1 off paper towels
$2 off Olay ribbons
$2 off cvs face purchase
$3 off any face product
3 $3 off Regenerist products
$3.79 off Honey Bunches of Oats
I paid $17.99 in ECB’s and .60 oop.
I got back $10 ECB’s for purchasing $20 in Olay products, $1.98 for panty liners, $1 for the CVS facial cleaner wipes and $1 for my spring spending.
So I ended up paying $4.61 for $55.68 worth of stuff.
Staples Trip July 6th
Staples is having some good back to school deals so I stopped by and picked up a few things.
Transaction
4 binders-- .25 each—regularly .99 each
1 pkg highlighters--$4.99
2 bottles Purell-- .01 each—regularly .49 each
10 2 pocket folders-- .01 each—regularly .10 each
So I saved $4.08 today with buying stuff on sale and I have already submitted my easy rebate for the highlighters. Once I get that back I will have paid $1.63 for this stuff.
Transaction
4 binders-- .25 each—regularly .99 each
1 pkg highlighters--$4.99
2 bottles Purell-- .01 each—regularly .49 each
10 2 pocket folders-- .01 each—regularly .10 each
So I saved $4.08 today with buying stuff on sale and I have already submitted my easy rebate for the highlighters. Once I get that back I will have paid $1.63 for this stuff.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Fry's Trip July 3rd
Transaction
2 bags Fry’s chips--$1.00 each
2 ½ gallon milk-- .77 each
Bananas--$1.01
2 cans green beans-- .77 each
Starbucks Truffle chocolates-- .99
Hot dog buns-- $1.39
5 boxes Jiffy corn bread mix-- .44 each
4 ears corn on the cob--$2.00
Kroger veggie dip-- $1.00
2 Kroger sour cream--$1.00 each
Popsicles-- .77
2 pkgs chicken—b1g1 free--$7.73
Dole salad-- .77
Breyers Ice cream--$1.99
Celery-- $1.99
French Fried Onions-- $2.39
Green Onions-- .79
Peaches-- $1.23
Coupons Used
.50 off French fried onions—doubled to $1.00
.75 off Dole salad—doubled to match price of .77
$1.50 off Starbucks chocolates
.25 off for bring your own bags
As you can see I didn’t have many coupons today. I ended up spending $29.81 and saving $34.03 with coupons and sales.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Walmart Trip July 2nd
Transaction
3 Mott’s for Tots juices-- $2.48 each
6 Apple & Eve Juices—on clearance for 50 cents each
Muir Glen diced tomatoes-- $1.34
2 Monster Trucks-- $2.97 (these are a surprise for my son)
Zantac-- $3.98
All you magazine--$1.77
Coupons Used
$1 off Muir Glen
3 .75 off Mott’s for Tots
$5 off Zantac
3 $1/2 Apple & Eve
I was so excited to find juice for 50 cents each and to have coupons to make them free is even better. I spent $13.19 and saved $11.25 with coupons. The juice should last us at least a week.
:)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Fry's Trip July 1st
Transaction
3 Pasta Roni’s-- $1.00 each
2 ½ gallons of milk-- .77 when you buy $25 worth of groceries
7 bottles of Lawry’s Marinade-- $1.00 each
7 bottles of Cattlemens BBQ sauce-- $1.00 each
1 can refried beans-- $1.19
Blue Bonnet stick margarine-- .87
Fry’s apple juice-- $1.88
3 bags of Wacky Mac-- $1.69 each
Coupons Used
$1 off 3 pasta roni’s
7 .75 off Cattlemens BBQ sauce—fry’s doubled to $1.00= free
7 .50 off Lawry’s marinade—fry’s doubled to $1.00= free
3 .50 off wacky mac
I also got 15 cents off for bringing my own bags. Thanks JoEllen!! (she got them for me as a gift)
So I spent $10.89 and saved $53.90 with coupons and sales.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Albertson's Trip June 28th
I heard they were having good deals at Albertsons this week so I decided to go check it out. I had everything planned down to the penny and matched up with my coupons. Wouldn't you know that they would be out of several of the things I wanted and really needed. This left me scrambling to find things to add so I could get the deal. You had to buy 10 of the listed items and you got $5 off your purchase. You could only do 2 deals per transaction so I had my husband do one and I did the other. He isn't familiar with coupons so I did my best to make his easy. Of course...that is the one that was messed up.
Transaction #1
2 Kraft mayo--$2.50 each
planter's peanuts--$2.50
crouton's--$1.00
18 count eggs--$2.00
French's spicy brown mustard--$1.00
Cool whip in a can--$2.00
A1 steak marinade--$2.00
marshmallows--$1.00
cream cheese--$1.50
Coupons Used
$5 off from the Albertsons deal
$3 for the planter's peanuts
.30 off the mustard
$1.00 off A1 marinade
This transaction total was $8.96 and I saved $24.80 with sales and coupons.
Transaction #2
Cheerios snack mix--$2.00
Betty Crocker brownie mix--$2.00
4 suddenly salad's--$1.00 each
Bull's eye BBQ sauce--$1.50
planter's peanuts--$2.50
croutons--$1.00
French's mustard--$1.00
2 strawberry flavored cool whip's--$1.00 each
2 cool whips in a can--$2.00 each
pinto beans--$1.00
Vlasic relish--$1.00
2 A1 steak marinades--$2.00 each
2 pkgs Kraft cheese--$2.00 each
5 lb bag potatoes--$3.99
1 lb strawberries--.99
Coupons Used
2 $5 off for the Albertson's deal
$3 off planters
$1 off cheerios snacks
2 .50 off suddenly salad
.75 off bulls eye BBQ sauce
$1 off cool whip in a can
.30 off French's mustard
.40 off Betty Crocker brownie mix
2 $1 off a1 marinade
$1/2 Kraft cheese
For this transaction I spent $15.03 and saved $51.45 with sales and coupons. I really wanted to stock up on olives but they were out so I had to add 5 things I didn't plan on adding.
Transaction #1
2 Kraft mayo--$2.50 each
planter's peanuts--$2.50
crouton's--$1.00
18 count eggs--$2.00
French's spicy brown mustard--$1.00
Cool whip in a can--$2.00
A1 steak marinade--$2.00
marshmallows--$1.00
cream cheese--$1.50
Coupons Used
$5 off from the Albertsons deal
$3 for the planter's peanuts
.30 off the mustard
$1.00 off A1 marinade
This transaction total was $8.96 and I saved $24.80 with sales and coupons.
Transaction #2
Cheerios snack mix--$2.00
Betty Crocker brownie mix--$2.00
4 suddenly salad's--$1.00 each
Bull's eye BBQ sauce--$1.50
planter's peanuts--$2.50
croutons--$1.00
French's mustard--$1.00
2 strawberry flavored cool whip's--$1.00 each
2 cool whips in a can--$2.00 each
pinto beans--$1.00
Vlasic relish--$1.00
2 A1 steak marinades--$2.00 each
2 pkgs Kraft cheese--$2.00 each
5 lb bag potatoes--$3.99
1 lb strawberries--.99
Coupons Used
2 $5 off for the Albertson's deal
$3 off planters
$1 off cheerios snacks
2 .50 off suddenly salad
.75 off bulls eye BBQ sauce
$1 off cool whip in a can
.30 off French's mustard
.40 off Betty Crocker brownie mix
2 $1 off a1 marinade
$1/2 Kraft cheese
For this transaction I spent $15.03 and saved $51.45 with sales and coupons. I really wanted to stock up on olives but they were out so I had to add 5 things I didn't plan on adding.