Week of 4/20: Walgreens

(1) Purex (32 load) … $2.50 - $1.00 manQ = $1.50
(1) Always Pads … $5.49
(2) Tussy Deodorants … $1.39 x 2 = $2.78
(2) Wrigley’s 10 pk gum … $2.49/2 - $2.00 manQs = $.49
(1) Walgreens Gift Card … $20.00

Used $10 Aveeno RR

Paid $21.19 OOP

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(2) Aveeno Lotions (2.5 oz) … $2.63 x 2 - $1.50 manQ = $3.76
(2) Aveeno Soaps (3.5 oz) … $2.71 x 2 - $2.00 manQ = $3.42

Paid $7.93 OOP

Gained $10.00 Aveeno RR

Week of 4/20: CVS

(2) Spa Radiant Washes (18 oz ) ... $10.98 - $1.50 manQ = $9.48 ($10.98 ECBs)
(1) Speed Stick ... $3.99 - $1.00 manQ = $2.99 ($3.99 ECB)
(2) Folic Acid 400 ct ... $4.99 (BOGO)

Used $3.00 CVS Brand Q
Used $14.99 ECB

Paid $.03 OOP
Gained $14.97 ECBs

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Also did the Alavert deal twice

(2) Alavert ... $6.99 x 2 - (2) $4.00 manQs = $5.98 (gained $8.00 ECBs)

Week of 4/20: Meijer

(1) Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Wand ... $5.29 - $5.29 MIR = FREE

(3) Evenflo Glass Bottles ... $4.99 x 3 = $14.97

(3) Good Start Formula ... $10.02 x 3 - $4 in formula checks = $26.06

(I was supposed to get a $3 coupon after checkout for the formula.)

(2) Dial Liquid Hand Soaps ... $.99 x 2 - $1.20 manQs = $.78

(3) Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Wipes ... $2.00 x 3 - $3.00 in manQs = $3.00

(2) Downy 62 loads ... $5.00 x 2 - $1.00 in manQs = $9.00

(1) Glade Wisp Refill ... $2.00 - $1.00 manQ = $1.00

(2) Glade Oil Warmers ... $2.00 x 2 - $3.00 manQ = $1.00

(6) Pledge Multi-Surface Wipes ... $2.50 x 6 - $9.00 in manQs = $6.00

(1) Aunt Millie's Burger Buns ... $2.50 - $.70 manQ = $1.80

Buy 10 for $10, Get 11th FREE

(2) Hamburger Helper ... $1.00 x 2 - $2 in manQs = FREE

(6) Old Orchard Frozen Grape Juice ... $1.00 x 6 = $6.00

(3) Gatorade ... $1.00 x 3 - $1 free item = $2.00

Total Meijer Promotions: $1.00

Total Non-Coupon Savings: $28.42

Total Coupon Savings: $26.15

Total Overall Savings: $55.57

Total OOP: $79.86 for $135.43 worth of grocery (savings of 41%)

My Coupon Binder

This is my coupon binder.
There are many like it but this one is mine.
My coupon binder is my best friend.
It is my life.
I must master it as I must master my life.
Without me, my coupon binder is useless.
Without my coupon binder, I am useless.
My coupon binder and I are defenders of high prices.
We are the masters of our enemy (high prices).



(I revised the original version from "Full Metal Jacket" LOL)

Week of 4/13: CVS #2

Still not really sure if I got a deal on the make-up or not.

I don't even wear make-up. I got it for my sister's emergency bridal kit. She's a wedding planner.

I *think* I got the make-up for $.73 total, but I won't know until Wednesday. My $10 ECB from the B$20G$10 Covergirl didn't print out b/c of the stupid stores changing prices on Saturday. Ugh!

Anyway, here's what I got after 5 visits to 4 stores Saturday afternoon:

(4) Gerber Juices

(6) Banana Puffs (seriously, can we get another flavor, please???)

(5) CVS Supreme Cloth Wipes (I think they are comparable to Huggies Natural Care)

These totaled $25.90 so I got $10 ECB.

(5) Lumene Body Aktiva -paid $9.95, got $10 ECB

(2) CG TruBlend Whipped Foundations

(2) CG TruBlend Foundations

(2) CG Lipsticks

(1) CG Ultimate Finish

(3) Lumene Lip Glosses (reg. $8.99 each, on clearance for 89 cents each)

(2) M&M Peanuts (because I wanted a snack, but didn't end up eating it)

Hmmm, how much did I spend?

Trip 1: $1.21

Trip 2: $15.58 I didn't use any ECBs just in case I have to return the make-up.

Trip 3: $3.48

Trip 4: $14.94 I didn't use any ECBs just in case I have to return the make-up.

Trip 5: -$7.48 returned one of the make-up purchases

So I spent $27.73 which may as well be $1 million dollars when you are talking about CVS.

I got $135.74 worth of product (not including tax). This is a savings of 80%.

I got (or will get) a total of $55 in ECBs.

Week of 4/13: Walgreens

(4) Glade Scented Oil Plugins (2/$4.79 x 2 - $3.00 Q x 2) = 58 cents
(1) Pepcid Complete - 8 ct. (clearanced $3.24 - $2.00 Q) = $1.24
(1) Gallon of Milk ($2.89)

I also have a MIR for the Pepcid so it will be free in about 4-8 weeks.

Week of 4/13: CVS

(1) Contour Glucose Monitor ($14.99 - $14.99 Q) = FREE plus $14.99 ECB

I'll be sending this to my MIL.

(1) Zaditor Eye Drops ($13.49 - $5.00 Q - $5.00 MIR) = $3.49 OOP plus $3 ECB

I *love* these eye drops. They are an allergy sufferer's best friend.

(2) Gas-X Melting Strips ($5.69 x 2 - $1.50 Q x 2) = $8.38 OOP plus $10 ECB

(2) Playskool Cups

(4) Playskool Teethers

These were buy one, get one 50% plus I had a $4/$20 Playskool CRT.

I spent $7.85 OOP

I used $25.00 ECBs

I got back $27.99 ECBs

Not great, but not too bad. I've done MUCH better. LOL

My Stockpile

These pictures were taken in early April 2008. I have added more stuff since then.


My Pantry










Under my kitchen sink

My Linen Closet

Week of 4/6: CVS

Didn't really see anything that I needed this week so I didn't spend much time in CVS.

(1) 2% Dean's Milk (not pictured - for my mom)
Used $.55/1 manQ
(5) Crest Nature's Expressions (reg. $3.29; clearanced at 82 cents each)
Used (5) $1.00 manQs, but it didn't give me overage. Cashier rang up last Q as 10 cents
(1) V05 Shampoo (for my mom)
Used CRT $1.00 off hair care product
(1) Welch's Grape Juice (not pictured)



Used $2.00 ECB and $1.98 ECB which had to be adjusted down to $1.77.


OOP: ZERO


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Another transaction where I can't find my receipt and I didn't take a picture.

(1) Centrum Silver (for my mom) - I buy a lot of stuff for my mom b/c she babysits for free.
(3) AA 4-pack of batteries
(1) Gallon of Milk

I think that's all. I'll update when I find it.

Week of 4/6: Meijer

Meijer had a two day sale (4/11 - 4/12).



(7) Suave Men's Body Wash (reg. price $1.93; sale price $1.00)
No Qs
(2) Crest toothpastes (reg. price $1.97; sale price $1.00)
Used (2) $1.00 manQs = FREE

I got $17.45 worth of product for $7.63 (saved 56%).

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I made another trip to Meijer, but I didn't take a picture.

This is what I got:

(2) Rice Krispies
(2) Rice Krispies w/ Strawberries
(2) Organic Zucchini Squash
(2) Pepperidge Farm Swirl Loaves - 1 for my mom
(3) Eggo French Toast Sticks
(4) Clorox Anywhere
(2) Clorox Bleach (free with Clorox Anywhere)
(5) Airwick Decospheres ($1 each after sale and manQs)
(1) Can of Good Start formula
(2) 8-Pack of Dannon Activia for my mom
(2) Dole Salad Kits
(2) Ball Park Beef Franks
(4) Eckrich Pre-cooked Bacon packages

Total Non-Coupon Savings: $29.40
Total Coupon/Formula Check Savings: $30.80

Total Savings: $60.20

I got $112.45 worth of product for $52.25 (saved 53%).

Week of 4/6: Walgreens

This was the best transaction I've ever had at Walgreens.



(1) AA 4-pack batteries ... $4.99 -
Used (1) WAGS 1/$3 and $.75/1 manQ
(4) Reynolds 20 sq. ft. foil ... $6.36 -
Used (1) WAGS 4/$3, (1) $1/2 manQ and (2) $.55/1 manQs
(4) Extra packs of gum ... $4.76 -
Used (2) BOGO manQs, (1) WAGS IVC $.33 off per pack, and (1) WAGS 3/$2
(2) Boxes of Turtles ... $5.00 -
Used (2) $.50/1 manQs

Used (1) $8.00 RR

Paid 12 cents out of pocket!!!

This was almost as much fun as going to CVS.

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I also did the $5/$20 deal, but it wasn't as good.





(2) Aveeno Baby Calming Bath Washes
20% off plus I had $1.50/2 manQ
(2) Aveeno Hand Lotions
20% off plus I had $1.50/2 manQ
(2) Airwick Minis
Used (2) $4.00 manQs
(3) Glade Scented Oil Refills
Used B2G1 free manQ
(3) Wrigley's Gum packs
Used (1) BOGO manQ, (1) WAGS IVC $.33 off per pack, and (1) WAGS 3/$2

Did not have any RRs to use.

Paid: $16.22 OOP
RRs earned: $10.00
Mail-in Rebates: $3.00

Not too bad, but not great either.

For Jem

Jem – Let me know if you don't have the coupons that are needed for these scenarios, and I'll try to rework them.


Transaction #1:

2 CVS Gel Tabs $7.98
2 CVS Wipes $4.00 (goes toward the $25 purchase)

Total $11.98
Use $2.00 ECB
Use (1) $3/$10 CVS Coupon
Total OOP (our tax is 7%): ~ $7.47
ECBs earned: $7.98


Transaction #2:

2 CVS Gel Tabs $7.98
2 CVS Wipes $4.00 (goes toward the $25 purchase)

Total $11.98
Use $7.98 ECB
Use (1) $3/$10 CVS Coupon
Total OOP (our tax is 7%): ~ $1.07
ECBs earned: $7.98


Transaction #3:

3 Softsoap Spa Washes $14.97


Total $14.97
Use $7.98 ECB
Use (3) $1 or $1.50 manufacturer coupons for Softsoap (03-30-08 SS)
Total OOP (our tax is 7%): ~ $4.48 or $2.98
ECBs earned: $14.97


Transaction #4:

2 Huggies Diapers $17.98 (goes toward the $25 purchase)

Total $17.98
Use $14.97 ECB
Use (2) $1 manufacturer coupons for Huggies (03-16-08 SS2)
Total OOP (our tax is 7%): ~ $1.22
ECBs earned: $10.00 ECB


Transaction #5:

2 Softsoap Spa Washes $9.98
1 CVS Gel Tabs $3.99

Total ~ $13.97
Use $10.00 ECB
Use (2) $1 or $1.50 manufacturer coupons for Softsoap (03-30-08 SS)
Total OOP (our tax is 7%): ~ $1.25 or $2.25
ECBs earned: $9.98 ECB and $3.99 ECB

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So, you'll be getting about $71 worth of product for $14-16 out of pocket, AND you'll still have $13.97 to use on future purchases.

HTH

Week of 4/6: Kroger

No picture. Got sidetracked when I got home, and I forgot.

Mega Sale Items

(3) Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls - 5/pack ($3.00 - (3) $.30 Qs dbl'd = $.40 each)
(3) Pillsbury Crescent Rolls - 4/pack ($3.00 - (3) $.25 Qs dbl'd = $.50 each)
(1) Excedrin ($1.00 - $1.00 Q = FREE)
(2) Hormel Chili w/ Beans ($2.00 - $.55 Q = $.72 each) - charity
(1) Gatorade ($1.00)

Non-Sale Items

(4) Gallons of Spring Water ($.95 x 4 = $3.80) - for my mom
(1) 4-pack of Cottonelle ($1.00 - $.25 Q dbl'd = $.50)


Receipt shows:

Mfg Coupon Savings: $8.45
Bonus Coupon Savings: $1.90
Kroger Plus Savings: $6.79

TOTAL SAVINGS: $17.14 (79% SAVINGS)

Week of 3/30: Kroger

Kroger - 90% savings





(4) Kroger Milk - 4/$5 (not part of the Mega Sale) - got for my mom
(2) 4-pk Cottonelle Bath Tissue - $1.00 each
(4) Excedrin Extra Strength Tablets - $1.00 each
(5) French's Mustard - $1.00 each
(5) Gatorade Sports Drink - $1.00 each
(4) Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes - $1.50 each
(6) Pillsbury Pizza Crust - $1.50 each
(4) Betty Crocker Muffin Mix - $2.00 each
(2) Ziploc Steam Bags - 7 ct. each - $2.50 - got for my sister

Receipt shows:

Mfg Coupon Savings: $27.70
Bonus Coupon Savings: $8.70
Kroger Plus Savings: $32.37

TOTAL SAVINGS: $68.77 - 90% SAVINGS

I paid $8.63 (EIGHT DOLLARS) for all of that stuff.

WHOO-HOO!!!