Walgreens 9/2

Transaction #1

Alteril Sleep Aid $4.99 

Used $3.00 RR

Subtotal $1.99

Tax .34 cents

Total $2.33

Received $5.00 RR

Store Advertised Savings $2.00

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $3.00

Total Savings $5.00

Savings Value 72%

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Transaction #2

Scope Outlast $3.00 (used $1.50 coupon) $1.50

Scope Outlast $3.00 (used $1.50 coupon) $1.50

Swanson Chicken Broth .59 cents (ad coupon)

Used $2.50 RR

Subtotal $1.09 

Tax .40 cents

Total $1.49

Received $3.00 RR

Store Coupon Savings .80 cents

Store Advertised Savings $2.98

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $5.50

Total Savings $9.28

Savings Value 89%

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Transaction #3

Crest Pro Health mouthwash $3.99 (used .50 cent coupon) $3.49

3 Chex Mix $1.00 each (used 2 - .50 cent coupons) .67 cents each

2 Swanson Chicken Broth .59 cents each (ad coupon)

Used $5.00 RR

Subtotal $1.67

Tax .27 cents

Total $1.94

Received $3.00 RR for Crest and $1.00 for Chex Mix

Store Coupon Savings $1.60

Store Advertised Savings $8.50

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $6.50

Total Savings $16.60

Savings Value 91%

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Transaction #4

Pasta Spoon .79 cents

2 Mentos Up2U gum .39 cents each (booklet coupon) FREE!!!

Protractor .69 cents

Ice Breakers gum $1.89

Used $1.00 RR

Subtotal $2.37

Tax .10 cents

Total $2.47

Store Coupon Savings .78 cents

Store Advertised Savings $5.20

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.00

Total Savings $6.98

Savings Value 75%

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Transaction #5

28 Mentos Up2U gum .39 cents each (booklet coupon) FREE!!!

Total = ZERO!!! FREE!!!!

Store Coupon Savings $9.36

Store Advertised Savings $26.40

Total Savings $35.76

Savings Value 100%

Walgreens 8/26

Zentrip Motion Sickness Strips $3.00
Crest Toothpaste $3.49 (used .75 cent coupon) $2.74
Protractor .97 cents (clearanced)

Used $4.00 RR and $1.00 RR

Paid $1.71
Tax .50 cents
Total $2.21

Store Advertised Savings $3.41
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $5.75
Total Savings $9.16 (84%)

Received $3.00 RR and $2.50 RR
Still have $4.00 RR and $1.00 RR from previous week.

Meijer 8/25

Bananas $1.97 (used $1.00 off $5.00 in produce Meijer coupon)
Onion $1.20
Grapes $2.08
3 Bread .78 cents each
4 Strognoff .89 cents each
6 Taco Bell Refried Beans .59 cents each (used raincheck)
Star Kist Tuna pouch $1.24 (used .55 coupon) .24 cents
3 Flour Tortillas $1.59 each
2 Hormel Chili $1.65 each (used .55/2 coupon) $1.10 each
Applesauce $2.19
6 Peter Pan peanut butter $1.66 each (used raincheck)
4 Angel Soft toilet paper (6 double rolls) $1.99 each (used raincheck and $2.00 off paper products Meijer coupon)
Meijer sour Cream $1.39
Saltines $1.69 (used $1.00 cracker coupon - catalina coupon)
Baked Beans $1.75
2 Tortilla chips $1.99
3 Ore Ida potatoes $2.50 each (B2G1F) $1.67 each
2 Diet Soda (12 packs) $2.67 each
Salad $1.50
9 School Suppy Accessories that were advertized wrongly - I returned all but one...math at end
Compass .50 cents

Buy 10 items get 1 free

3 Hamburger Helpers $1.00 each (used .75/3 coupon) .67 cents each
3 Meijer Cookies $1.00 each
2 Meijer Olives $1.00 each
4 Meijer pretzels $1.00 each
8 Totinos pizza rolls $1.00 each (used 2 - .75/3 coupons and .40/2 coupon) .65 cents each
4 Sunny Delights $1.00 each (used 2 - .55/2 coupons) .50 cents each
2 English Muffins $1.00 each
2 Corn Chips $1.00 each
2 Meijer Coutons $1.00 each
Potatoes (5 lbs.) $1.00 - FREE!!!!
Baby Carrots (1 lb.) $1.00 - FREE!!!!
Meijer Dressing $1.00 - FREE!!!!

Total $89.15 ($1.24 tax)
Returned $4.27
Real Total = $84.88

CVS 8/19

2 Cheerios $2.50 each (used 2 - .50 coupons) $2.00 each
2 Right Guard deodorant $2.99 each (used $2.00/2 coupon) $1.99 each
Schick Hydro 3 razor $9.29 (used $4.00 coupon) $5.29

Subtotal $13.27
Tax $1.04
Total $14.31

ECB received:

$4.00 for Schick razor
$2.00 for Right Guard
$2.00 for Cheerios

Goodwill 8/19

Pants for Atticus $1.15
Skirt for Abigayle $1.15
T-shirt for me $1.15

Subtotal $3.45
Tax .23 cents
Total $3.68

Walgreens 8/19

Transaction #1

BBQ oven mitt .64 cents
BBQ brush .50 cents
BBQ tongs .50 cents
2 Crest 3D toothpaste $3.00 each (used 2 - .75 cent coupons) $2.25 each
Glade Expressions spray $2.99 (used $3.00 coupon) FREE
4 Walgreens toothbrushes .50 cents each (for Operation Christmas Child)

And this is really sad because I don't remember if I had any RR left or what but I have $4.00 off on my receipt. LOL

Subtotal $4.14
Tax .85 cents
Total $4.99

Store Coupon Savings $8.49
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $8.49
Total Savings $16.98 (80%)

RR's received:

$4.00 for Crest toothpaste
$1.00 for Glade
$1.00 for Glade - not sure why I got this one

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Transaction #2

I went later in the day to return some folders that rang up full price.

Gillette Mach 3 razor $8.99 (used $3.00 coupon) $5.99

Returned folders - $1.33

Subtotal $4.66
Tax .52 cents
Total $5.18

Store Advertised Savings $3.00
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $3.00
Total Savings $6.00 (50%)

Received $4.00 RR

Staples 8/12

6 personal sized hand sanitizers (2 pack) .50 cents each
2 pencils (8 pack) .25 cents each
3 composition booklets .10 cents each
2 slider pencil cases .50 cents each
1 zebra pens (7 pack) $3.00

Subtotal $7.80
Tax .53 cents
Total $8.33

Will get $3.00 back for the zebra pens.

Walmart 8/12

Electrical Tape .57 cents

Total .61 cents (.04 cents tax)

Yes I seriously was able to go into Walmart and just get electrical tape. It can be done!!! LOL

Dollar Tree 8/12

Packing Tape $1.00
Clothesline $1.00
Shoelaces (8pk.) $1.00
2 Oatmeal Cremes $1.00 each
1 Newspaper $1.00

Subtotal $6.00
Tax .20 cents
Total $6.20

Staples 8/4 and 8/5

Transaction from 8/4

This transaction was a mess. The crayola stuff rang up cheaper than it was marked so I technically shouldn't have been able to use the $1.00/$5.00 crayola coupon but the cashier used it anyways.

Crayola Color Explosion $2.00 (was supposed to be $3.00)
Crayola Model Magic $1.00 (was supposed to be $2.00)
6 Pocket Tissues .01 cent each
10 Folders .01 cent each
2 Staples Paperclips .01 cent each
4 Bic Mechanical Pens .25 cents each
4 Prang Chalk .25 cents each

Subtotal $5.18
Tax .35 cents
Total $5.53
Used $1.00 off $5.00 Crayola coupon
Total PAID $4.53

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Transaction from 8/5

5 Pocket Tissues .10 cents each
2 Pentel Erasers (3 ct.) .25 cents each
5 Filler Paper .01 cent each
2 Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils (5 ct.) .50 cents
2 Pencil Boxes .50 cents each
2 White Outs (2 ct.) .50 cents each
2 Bic Pens .25 cents each
Post It Labels $2.99 (rebate item)

Subtotal $7.54
Tax .51 cents
Total $8.05

Will submit for rebate and get $2.99 back.

Walgreens 8/5

Transaction #1

Walgreens Tampons $1.50
Lanacane Spray $6.00
Lipton Tea (20 oz.) .99 cents
Carmex Lotion $4.99 (used $1.00 coupon) $3.99

Subtotal $12.48
Tax .91 cents
Total $13.39

Received $1.50 RR, $6.00 RR, .99 cent RR and $4.00 RR

Store Advertised Savings $4.58
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.00
Total Savings $5.58

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Transaction #2

4 Papermate Mechanical Pencils .49 cents each
6 Mini Composition Books 6/$1.00
2 Bic Bold Pens .49 cents each (ad coupon and used $1.00/2 coupon) FREE!!
6 Book Covers (ad coupon) .99 cents each
Scotch Tape (ad coupon) .39 cents each
5 Tab Dividers (ad coupon) .39 cents each

Used $6.00 RR and $4.00 RR

Subtotal $2.00
Tax .88 cents
Total $2.88

Store Coupon Savings $15.80
Store Advertised Savings $20.34
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $11.00
Total Savings $47.14

CVS 8/2

3 Puffs tissues .88 cents each
Bengay $5.99 (used $2.00 coupon) $3.99

Used $3.00 ECB and $2.00 ECB

Subtotal $1.63
Tax .59 cents
Total $2.22

Received $1.00 ECB for green bag tag and $3.00 ECB for Bengay

Walgreens 8/2

Tuf Paper towels (8 rolls) $3.99
2 Nice mac and cheese .59 cents
Eggs .99 cents
Dawn soap .99 cents (used .50 coupon) .49 cents
Penway Colored Pencils .69 cents
2 Doritos $3.00 each (used $1.00 coupon) $2.50 each

Subtotal $12.34
Tax .38 cents
Total $12.72

Store Advertised Savings $8.19
Manufacturer Coupon Savings $1.50
Total Savings $9.69

Walmart 8/2

Bananas $1.29 (.25 cents a lb.)
2 Foam Cups (52 ct.) .95 cents each - these are for the girls for lemonade stands :)
Popsicles $2.48
Milk $2.37
6 Flexible 1 inch Binders .74 cents each
2 Angel Soft tissues $1.37 each (used 2 - .75 cent coupons) .62 cents each
2 Rulers .25 cents each
2 Dixon pencils (10 ct.) .38 cents each
Matches .97 cents
2 Food Storage containers .50 cents (clearanced)
2 Pastas .88 cents each
2 Bakery items (clearanced) .96 cents each

Subtotal $20.13
Tax .80 cents
Total $20.93

Staples 8/2

4 Bic Mechanical Pencils (5 ct.) .25 cents each
4 Prang Chalk .25 cents each
1 Multipurpose paper $6.99 (will receive a $5.99 rebate)
2 Paperclips (100 ct.) .01 cent each
6 Pocket Tissues .01 cent each
10 Folders with prongs .01 cent each

Subtotal $9.17
Tax .62
Total $9.79

Office Depot 8/1

I did a repeat transaction from the day before.

10 folders .01 cents each = .10 cents
3 pens (10 ct.) .25 cents each = .75 cents
3 crayons (24 ct.) .25 cents each = .75 cents
3 mini hand sanitizers .25 cents each = .75 cents

Subtotal $2.35
Tax .16 cents each
Total $2.51

Total Office Depot Savings $11.86

Office Depot 7/31

10 folders .01 cents each = .10 cents
3 pens (10 ct.) .25 cents each = .75 cents
3 crayons (24 ct.) .25 cents each = .75 cents
3 mini hand sanitizers .25 cents each = .75 cents

Subtotal $2.35
Tax .16 cents each
Total $2.51

Total Office Depot Savings $11.86

Walgreens 7/29 (again)

Yes I went back to Walgreens later in the day yesterday.
Here is what I got:

2 Construction paper (96 ct.) .99 cents each
3 Penway colored pencils .69 cents each
2 Doritos 2/$6.00 (used ad coupon and $1.00 coupon) $2.00 each

Subtotal $8.05
Tax .27 cents
Total $8.32

Store Coupon Savings $1.00
Store Advertised Savings $12.38
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.00
Total Savings $14.38

Kroger 7/29

2 Animal cookies .97 cents each
3 Papermate pens (10 ct.) 3/$1.00
10 folders .15 cents each
2 salads $1.00 each
4 Softsoap $1.00 each (used 2 - .50/2 coupons) .50 cents each
Frosted Flakes $1.99 (used .70 coupon) .99 cents
2 Mini Wheats $1.99 each (used $1.00/2 coupon) $1.49 each

Total $12.78 (.37 tax)

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $2.70
Bonus Coupon Savings $1.30
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $18.82
Total Coupons $22.82
Total Savings $22.82 (64%)

Walgreens 7/29

As soon as I got my newspaper for $1 at the Dollar Tree I went straight to Walgreens and picked up a Accu-Check Nano Meter. There is a coupon in yesterday's paper to get it free. It was behind the counter at the pharmacy so I had to ask for it. I checked out there.

Here is my receipt:

Accu-Check Nano Meter $9.99 (used coupon)

Subtotal .00
Total 0.00

Store Advertised Savings $10.00
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $9.99
Total Savings $19.99

Dollar Tree 7/29

I was a VERY good girl and went to Dollar Tree with one thing planned to get...a newspaper.
I happily paid my dollar and walked out the door. HAHA
That dollar has already saved me lots of money too.
I love when I can have self discipline.

CVS 7/27

So I got a CVS printed coupon on the bottom of my receipt for $3.00 off any CVS body wash.
It was $2.37 but the coupon would only take $1.62 off. That was/is highly annoying.

Here is my transaction:

2 M&M's .50 cents each (used $1.00/2 Mars coupon from CVS receipt) FREE!
CVS body wash $2.37 (used coupon explained above $1.62) .75 cents
Crest toothpaste $2.99 (used .75 coupon) $2.24

Used $2.00 ECB

Subtotal .99 cents
Tax .27 cents
Total $1.26

Received $2.00 ECB for Crest

Staples 7/27

Pentel Pens (5 ct.) $3.00 ($3.00 rebate item)
4 highlighters (5 ct.) .50 cents each
2 index cards .01 cent each
2 pencil caps .01 cent each

Subtotal $5.04
Tax .35 cents
Total $5.39

Will get $3.00 back for pens.

Walgreens 7/27

10 little composition books $2.00 total or .20 cents each
4 Sinful Nail Polish .99 cents each

Used $2.00 RR

Subtotal $3.96
Tax .40 cents
Total $4.36

Store Coupon Savings $2.90
Store Advertised Savings $9.00
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $2.00
Total Savings $13.90

Walgreens 7/26

Transaction #1

Scissors (4 pack) $3.00

Used $2.00 RR

Subtotal $1.00
Tax .20 cents
Total $1.20

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Transaction #2

Right Guard deodorant $2.99 (used $1.00 coupon) $1.99
2 Sticky flag markers .39 cents each
2 sheet protectors (10 ct) .39 cents each

Subtotal $3.55
Tax .31 cents
Total $3.86

Store Advertised Savings $5.72
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.00
Total Savings $6.72

Received $2.00 RR for Right Guard

CVS 7/26

4 Milkyway bars .50 cents each (used 2 - .75/2 coupons) .13 cents each
3 Diet Pepsi 12 packs $3.00 each
1 Diet Mountain Dew $3.00
2 Palmolive .88 cents each
3 Kleenex .88 cents each
2 Starbucks Refreshers $1.50 each

Used .75 ECB

Subtotal $19.15
Tax $1.31
Total $20.46

ECB's received:

$2.00 for Pepsi products
$3.00 for Starbucks refreshers

Walmart 7/26

6 t-shirts (for Jaemison and Atticus) $1.00 each
5 shorts (for Jaemison, Atticus and Madilynn) $1.00 each
Tights (for Madilynn) $1.00
Milk $2.37
Sippy Cups (2 pack) $5.47 (used $2.00 coupon) $3.47 or $1.74 each
Beef Jerky $2.98 (yes I was shopping hungry LOL)
Cupcakes $3.53 (clearanced, yes I was shopping hungry LOL)
2 Lunchables $1.00 each
bakery item (clearanced) .96 cents
bakery item (clearanced) .96 cents
4 packs of glue sticks (3 ct.) .25 cents each
2 Dove bars $1.27 each (used $1.50/2 coupon) .52 cents each
Fun pops (popsicles) $2.48

Subtotal $33.70
Tax $1.42
Total $35.12

Staples 7/24

4 packs of sticky flags .25 cents each
2 packs of highlighters (5 ct.) .50 cents each
Zebra mechanical pencils $4.00 (rebate item)
2 packs of index cards .01 cent each
2 packs of cap erasers .01 cent each

Subtotal $6.04
Tax .41 cents
Total $6.45

Will get $4.00 back for rebate item.

Walgreens 7/24

Transaction #1

Bubbles .50 cents
Mini Boats (4 pack) $1.24
Glider plane .49 cents
2 packs of sticky page markers .39 cents each
2 packs of sheet protectors (10 sheets) .39 cents each
Right Guard deodorant $2.99 (used $1.00 coupon) $1.99
10 memo books (80 sheets) 5/$1.00 = $2.00 total

Subtotal $7.78
Tax .59 cents
Total $8.37

Received $2.00 RR for Right Guard

Store Coupon Savings $2.90
Store Advertised Savings $12.97
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.00
Total Savings $16.87

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Transaction #2

Post Shredded Wheat $2.64 (clearanced) (used $1.25 catalina coupon) $1.39

Total $1.39

Store Advertised Savings $2.65
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.25
Total Savings $3.90

Kroger 7/21

3 half gallon milk $1.00 each

2 seafood snackers $1.00 (used 2 - .50 coupons) FREE!

2 cans of Kroger black beans .69 cents each

Ramen Noodle 6 pack $1.17

4 bags of Kroger peanuts .49 cents each (clearanced)

2 hamburger buns .25 cents each (clearanced)

hot dog buns .25 cents

shells for strawberry shortcake .59 cents

italian bread .68 cents

Mega Deal - Buy 10, Get $5 off instantly. I will be writing these out as .50 cents per item.

1 Propel .99 cents - .50 cents = .49 cents

4 Suave bodywash $1.79 each - .50 cents each = $1.29 each (used 4 - .75 coupons) .29 cents each

2 Pepp. Farm Jingos $2.49 each - .50 cents each = $1.99 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) .99 cents each

2 Whiskas cat treats $1.49 each - .50 cents each = .99 cents each (used 2 - .50 coupons) FREE!

1 Quaker Oat yogurt bars $2.29 - .50 cents = $1.79 cents (used $1.00 coupon) .79 cents

Tax .38 cents

Total $15.32

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $8.00

Bonus Coupon Savings $2.99

Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $12.34

Total Coupons $23.33

Total Savings $23.33 (60%)

Kroger 7/15

Transaction #1

Hot Dog Buns .79 cents
Cinnamon Bread $1.29
Animal Cookies/Crackers .97 cents
English Muffins .49 cents
Donuts .69 cents
Donuts .69 cents
Apple Pie $1.79
5 Notebooks .19 cents each
4 Crayola crayons .29 cents each
Freezer Pops $1.07
Kroger butter $1.99
Eggs $1.25
12 Yoplait yogurt .50 cents each (used 2 - .40/6 coupons) .37 cents each
Limeaid .79 cents
Lemonade .79 cents
Kroger Parm. cheese $2.77
2 half gallon milk $1.00 each
bananas .65 cents
3 bags of salad $1.29 each

Mega Deal - Buy 10, Get $5 off instantly. I will be writing these out as .50 cents per item.

2 Old Spice deodorant $1.99 each - .50 cents each = $1.49 each (used $2.00/2 coupon) .49 cents each
2 Dean Dips $1.49 each - .50 cents each = .99 cents each (used $1.00/2 coupon) .49 cents each
1 Suave Bodywash $1.79 - .50 cents = $1.29 (used .75 coupon) .29 cents
2 Propel .99 cents each - .50 cents each = .49 cents
3 Red Baron pizzas $2.99 each - .50 cents each = $2.49 each

Used 5 - $2.00 off catalina coupons from previous mega deal

Total $29.10

Manufacturer Coupon Savings $4.55
Bonus Coupon Savings $1.05
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $33.53
Total Coupons $39.13
Total Savings $39.13 (57%)

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Transaction #2

Mega Deal - Buy 10, Get $5 off instantly. I will be writing these out as .50 cents per item.

4 Propel .99 cents each - .50 cents each = .49 cents each
4 Softsoap refills $2.00 each - .50 cents each (used 2 - .50/2 coupons) $1.00 each
2 - 3 pack Sponges $3.19 each - .50 cents each (used 2 - .50  coupons) $1.69 each

Tax .77 cents
Total $10.11

Manufacturer Coupon Savings $2.00
Bonus Coupon Savings $2.00
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $10.36
Total Coupons $14.36
Total Savings $14.36 (60%)

Meijer 7/21

I found a new blog this morning and "studied" more Meijer deals so I had to go shopping again. LOL
New blog: http://www.bargainstobounty.com/

Transaction #1

There is a deal at Meijer good until 8/4. It is buy $25 or more in gift cards and get $10 off three packages of Fruit of the Loom Basics for the family instantly.

Here is what I did:

$25 Meijer gift card
2 packs of 6 + 2 bonus pairs ankle girls socks $4.00 each
1 pack of 10 boys socks $6.75

Subtotal = $39.75 - $10.00 = $29.75 + .32 tax = $30.05 (yes the math is a few cents off but it is what my receipt says LOL)

Total Meijer Promotions $10.02
Total Non-Coupon Savings $5.22
Savings Total $15.24

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Transaction #2

2 Kraft BBQ sauce $1.00 each (used 2 - .50 coupons) FREE!!
Country Time Lemonde $2.62 (used $2.00 off peelie coupon) .62 cents

Cherries $3.99 ($1.88 lb.)

Blueberries $1.50

Raspberries $1.00

Enfagrow $4.99 (used $5.00 coupon) FREE!!!! (will donate)

Meijer soda (4 bottle pack) $1.00 each (used .25 mperk) .88 cents each

Total $9.14 (.29 tax)
Used gift card from above transaction so no money out of pocket. :)

Total Meijer Promotions .25 cents
Total Non-Coupon Savings $16.34
Total Coupon Savings $9.00
Savings Total $25.59

Walgreens 7/20

Ivory Soap .99 cents (used $1.00 coupon) FREE!
6 Spring pencils (clearanced) .09 cents each
2 Kelloggs Frosted Flakes $1.99 each (used $1.00/2 coupon) $1.49 each
3 Index cards .39 cents each
3 Slider pencil cases .39 cents each
4 Pencils sharpeners .39 cents each
3 - 10 pack pencils .39 cents each
5 single Sharpie markers (used raincheck from last year! LOL) .29 cents each

Used $1.00 RR

Subtotal $9.03
Tax .54 cents
Total $9.57

Store Advertised Savings $23.56
Manufacturer Coupon Savings $3.00
Total Savings $26.56

CVS 7/20

So I had a semi-interesting shopping trip at CVS.

Transaction #1

4 Kraft Parm cheese $2.00 each
2 Colgate Max Fresh $2.50 each (used .75 coupon) $2.13 each (I've become a toothpaste snob and will only use this kind. LOL)
7 up cherry .88 cents
Unreal bar .75 cents

I had also bought 2 boxes of cereal that the cashier somehow didn't ring up. (See transaction #2)

Subtract 2 - .50 coupons for the cereal (she forced the coupons through)

Used .67 ECB, $1.00 ECB and $5.00 ECB

Subtotal $6.21
Tax .37 cents
Total $6.58

Received $3.00 ECB for Colgate and .75 cents for Unreal bar

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Transaction #2

2 Reese's Puff cereal $1.99 each

Used $3.00 ECB

Total .98 cents

Staples 7/16 and 7/19

I went to Staples twice this week.

Transaction #1

Toner for my printer $48.99 (ouch)
2 - 1 inch binders $1.00 each
Multi-purpose paper $6.99 ($5.99 rebate) $1.00
Bic Pencils $2.49 ($2.49 rebate) FREE
Bic Pens .25 cents
2 Pencil Boxes .50 cents each
2 Writing pads .01 cent each
2 Avery dividers .01 cent each

Subtotal $61.76
Tax $4.17
Total $65.93

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Transaction #2

Multi-purpose paper $6.99 ($5.99 rebate) $1.00
2 - 1 inch binders $1.00 each
2 Purell $2.00 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $1.00 each
2 Pencil Boxes .50 cents each
2 Writing pads .01 cent each
2 Avery dividers .01 cent each

Subtotal $12.03
Tax .95 cents
Total $12.98

Staples 7/13

I ran into Staples again today to get more school supplies.
Here is the transaction I did this time:


2 Dry Erase Marker (4 pack) .50 cents each
2 Junior Scissors (2 pack) $1.00
1 Sharpie Markers (5 pack) $1.00
4 Mechanical Pencils (5 pack) .25 cents each
2 Bic Pens (8 pack) .01 cents each
2 Staples School Glue .01 cents each
2 Roseart Crayons .01 cents each

Subtotal $5.06
Tax .35 cents
Total $5.41

Meijer 7/12

Bananas $1.67
Zucchini .98 cents
Cherries $2.31
Strawberries $3.00
Salad $1.67
2 loaves of bread .78 cents each
Spaghetti .82 cents
Thin Spaghetti .99
Sour Cream $1.29
Flour $1.59
Sugar $2.79
Milk $2.37
Cookies $2.39
Graham crackers $2.00
Baked Beans $1.67
2 Popcorn $2.50
Pretzels $1.25
Corn Chips $3.00
Tortilla Chips $3.00
2 Kelloggs cereal $2.00 each (used $1.00/2 coupon) $1.50 each
4 Post cereal $2.50 each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) $2.00 each
2 can of Hormel chili $1.57 (used .55/2 coupon) $1.07 each

Used $5.00 catalina coupon

Total $44.99

Received $3.00 catalina coupon from Post and $3.00 on next salty snack purchase

Walgreens 7/12

Here is my Walgreens shopping trip this week.

5 - 2 pocket folders .63 cents for all
Colgate Max Fresh $2.49 (used .75 cent coupon) $1.74
2 Cottonelle 12 large rolls $5.00 each (used $1 Walgreens coupon and $1 printable coupon) $3.00 each
Haribo Gummi Bears .79 cents each (used ad coupon and 2 - .30 cent coupons) .49 cents each

Used $2.00 RR

Subtotal $7.35
Tax .89 cents
Total $8.24

Received $1.00 RR for Colgate

Store Coupon Savings $4.62
Store Advertised Savings $2.20
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $5.35
Total Savings $12.17

Staples 7/12

I ran into Staples again today to get more school supplies.
Here is the transaction I did this time:


2 Staples Pink Erasers (3 pack) .50 cents
2 Junior Scissors (2 pack) $1.00
1 Sharpie Markers (5 pack) $1.00
4 Mechanical Pencils (5 pack) .25 cents each
2 Bic Pens (8 pack) .01 cents each
2 Staples School Glue .01 cents each
2 Roseart Crayons .01 cents each

Subtotal $5.06
Tax .35 cents
Total $5.41

Staples and Walmart 7/9/12

Staples

4 Dry Erase Markers (4 pack) .50 cents each
1 Staples Pink Erasers (3 pack) .50 cents
1 Junior Scissors (2 pack) $1.00
1 Sharpie Markers (5 pack) $1.00
4 Mechanical Pencils (5 pack) .25 cents each
2 Bic Pens (8 pack) .01 cents each
2 Staples School Glue .01 cents each
2 Roseart Crayons .01 cents each

Subtotal $5.56
Tax .38 cents
Total $5.94

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Walmart

I price matched 4 Crayola crayons @ .29 cents each (Kroger)

Kroger 7/8/12

I almost shopped till I dropped at Kroger last night.
I had to take advantage of the Mega deal event and use all the Country Time Lemonade peelies I had.
I will miss this sale.

Please note I have and will be donating LOTS of BBQ sauce and Country Time Lemonade to the local food bank. LOL

Transaction #1

Plant .30 cents
10 Notebooks (1 subject, 70 sheets) .19 cents each
4 Crayola crayons .29 cents each
Raisin bread (clearanced) $1.29
2 Hamburger buns (clearanced) .25 cents each
Kroger sour cream $1.00
2 Morrell hot dogs .88 cents each
Animal cookies .97 cents
Tomatoes $1.58
Carrots .99 cents
Salad $1.00

Now here is where my oopsy comes in.

I didn't even pay attention what my total was and gave the cashier my stack of $2.00 Mega deal catalina coupons.
My total was $12.XX and I had 7 coupons which equal $14.00.

My total ended up being -$1.55 so she gave me the cash back. LOL

Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $33.40
Total Coupons $33.40
Total Savings $33.40 (104%)

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Transaction #2

I did 2 of the Mega Deals...buy 10 get $3.00 off immediately and receive a $2.00 catalina off next purchase.

2 Breyer Ice Cream $2.79 each ($1.00/2 coupon)
2 Totino's Pizza Rolls $1.29 each
1 Pillsbury Biscuit $1.29
1 Sprite 2 liter $1.29
2 Cookie Crisp $2.18 each ($1.00/2 coupon)
2 Lucky Charms $2.18 each ($1.00/2 coupon)
3 Country Time Lemonades $2.00 each - these were free with peelie coupons
7 Kraft BBQ sauce .89 cents each

Got $6.00 off immediately

Total $17.10 (.41 cents tax)

Received 2 - $2.00 catalinas

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $9.00
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $27.35
Total Coupons $36.35
Total Savings $36.35 (68%)

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Transaction #3

I did 1 of the Mega Deals...buy 10 get $3.00 off immediately and receive a $2.00 catalina off next purchase.

7 Kraft BBQ sauce .89 cents each
3 Country Time Lemonade $2.00 each

$3.00 off

Tax .34 cents
Total $9.57

Received $2.00 catalina

Not sure what I was thinking but I completely forgot to give the peelie coupons so I went to customer service and they gave me $6.00 in cash.

Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $9.77
Total Coupons $9.77
Total Savings $9.77 (51%)

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Transaction #4

I did 2 of the Mega Deals...buy 10 get $3.00 off immediately and receive a $2.00 catalina off next purchase.

7 Kraft BBQ sauce .89 cents each
3 Country Time Lemonade $2.00 each (used 3 peelies) FREE!
2 Breyer ice cream $2.79 each ($1.00/2 coupon) $2.29 each
8 Pedigree dog food .99 cents each --- for my mom LOL
4 Crayola crayons .29 cents each
Strawberries $1.67

$6.00 off - mega deal

Tax .80 cents
Total $16.36

Received 2 - $2.00 catalinas

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $7.00
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $29.50
Total Coupons $36.50
Total Savings $36.50 (70%)

I have 5 - $2.00 catalina coupons to use.

CVS 7/8/12

Hershey's Simple Pleasures .67 cents
4 Starburst .50 cents each
Arizona Grapeade .99 cents
Chewy Sweetarts $1.00
4 Wet and Wild Nail Polishes .69 cents each
3 Kelloggs Raisin Bran Crunch $2.50 each
3 Kelloggs Frosted Flakes $2.50 each

Used $4.00 off $20.00 coupon received by email
Used $2.00 off beverages and candy coupon received by email
Used 3 - $1.00/2 Kelloggs cereal coupons
Used $1.00 ECB that printed when I got there...I think for Spring spending maybe?!?!

Subtotal $12.42
Tax .18 cents
Total $12.60

Received the following ECB's:

$1.00 ECB for using green bag tag
.67 cents for Hershey's Simple Pleasures
$5.00 for Kellogg's cereal

Kroger BBQ and Country Time Lemonade Deal 6/28/12

I ran into Kroger to just get the BBQ sauce and Country Time Lemonade so I could figure out the math.

Here is what I got:

7 Kraft BBQ .89 cents each
3 Country Time Lemonade $2.00 each

- $3.00 off for the Daytona "deal"
- (3) $2.00 off (peelies from BBQ sauce) for Country Time Lemonade

Tax .34 cents
Total $3.57

Received a $2.00 off your next shopping trip catalina.

I did NOT use my $2.00 off catalina from yesterday because I don't know if the deal is "rolling" or not.

Walgreens 6/5

Of course they were out of the money maker deals already.

Here is what I did get.
I had a $2.00 RR from the previous week.

Transaction #1

Goody Ouchless Headbands $2.00

Used $2.00 RR

Subtotal .00
Tax .14 cents
Total .14 cents

Received $2.00 RR

Store Advertised Savings $2.49
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $2.00
Total Savings $4.49

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Transaction #2

4 Nice candy bags B1@.99 cents G1F so basically .49 cents each
1 bar of Walgreens soap .44 cents (clearanced)

Used $2.00 RR

Subtotal .42 cents
Tax .03 cents
Total .45 cents

Store Coupon Savings $1.98
Store Advertised Savings .45 cents
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $2.00
Total Savings $4.43

CVS 6/2

4 Milky Way bars .75 cents each (used 2 - .75/2 coupons) .38 cents each
Depends $3.99 (used $1.50 CVS coupon and $1.50 coupon) .99 cents
3 Spoiled Nail Polish .99 cents each

Used $4.00 ECB and $1.00 ECB

Subtotal .46 cents
Tax .43 cents
Total .89 cents

Received .75 ECB for Milky Way bars and $2.00 for Depends

CVS 5/20

Transaction #1

3 Diet Pepsi 12 packs $10.00 TOTAL

Used $9.00 ECB

Subtotal $1.00
Tax .07 cents
Total $1.07

Received $2.00 ECB

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Transaction #2

4 Suave Lotions $3.00 each = $12.00 - $3.00 coupon = $9.00 TOTAL
Dentek Flossers $2.50
Salonpas-Hot Capsicum Patch $1.87

Used $2.00 ECB, $4.98 ECB, and $1.00 ECB

Subtotal $5.39
Tax $1.11
Total $6.50

ECB's received:

$1.00 for green bag tag
$1.50 for Dentek flossers
$1.87 for Salonpas
$4.00 for Suave

Walgreens 5/20

Transaction #1

Oasis Mouthwash $5.99

Used $3.00 RR

Subtotal $2.99
Tax .40 cents
Total $3.39

Received $5.00 RR

Walgreens Advertised Savings $2.00
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $3.00
Total Savings $5.00

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Transaction #2

Sleep Sheets $4.99
Apricots .50 cents (clearanced)

Used $5.00 RR

Subtotal .49 cents
Tax .34 cents
Total .83 cents

Received $5.00 RR

Walgreens Advertised Savings $3.50
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $5.00
Total Savings $8.50

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Transaction #3

2 - A&W Root Beers $1.00 each
Apricots .50 cents (clearanced)
U by Kotex $3.99 (used $1.00 coupon) $2.99

Used $5.00 RR

Subtotal .49 cents
Tax .40 cents
Total .89 cents

Received $3.00 RR

Walgreens Advertised Savings $4.48
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $6.00
Total Savings $10.48

Walgreens 5/13

Transaction #1

MidNite Relief $5.99 (used $1.00 coupon) $4.99 

Subtotal $4.99

Tax .40 cents

Total $5.39

Received $5.00 RR

Walgreens Advertised Savings $4.00

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.00

Total Savings $5.00

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Transaction #2

Kotex U tampons $3.99

Nabisco Fig Newtons $1.49

Used $5.00 RR

Subtotal .48 cents

Tax .27 cents

Total .75 cents

Received $3.00 RR and .50 RR

Walgreens Advertised Savings $2.90

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $5.00

Total Savings $7.90

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Transaction #3

Diet Pepsi $1.49 (used .55 cent coupon) .99 cents

Aquafresh Kids toothpaste .99 cents (used $1 coupon marked down to .99 cents) FREE!

2 Gain dish soap .99 cents each (used 2 - .50 cent coupons) .49 cents each

Mentos gum .99 cents (used .55 cent coupon) .44 cents

Apricots .50 cents

Used .50 cent RR

Subtotal $2.36

Tax .30 cents

Total $2.66

Walgreens Advertised Savings $4.70

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $3.59

Total Savings $8.29

Have a $3.00 RR to use still.

Walgreens 5/6

Another good shopping week.
Thanks to this video http://youtu.be/dgGd2o6V6HA I had another great shopping trip.


Transaction #1


Complete Multi-Purpose Solution $7.99 (there was supposed to be a coupon in the 4/29 SS but I and my Walgreens coupon friend did NOT get one)


Subtotal $7.99
Tax .54 cents
Total $8.53


Received $8.00 RR


Walgreens Advertised Savings $2.50
Total Savings $2.50


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Transaction #2



Lanacane Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream $5.00
T.N. Dickinson’s Witch Hazel $4.00


Used $8.00 RR
Subtotal $1.00
Tax .61 cents
Total $1.61


Received $5.00 RR and $4.00 RR


Walgreens Advertised Savings $3.78
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $8.00
Total Savings $11.78


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Transaction #3


3 Brach’s Candy 3/$5.00


Used $5.00 RR 
Total .00


Walgreens Advertised Savings $3.27
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $5.00
Total Savings $8.27


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Transaction #4


3 Hunt’s Tomato Sauce 3/$1.00 with in-ad coupon
2 Kellogg’s Cereal (I got Fruit Loops and Corn Pops) 2/$5.00


Used $4.00 RR and $2.00 RR
Total .00


Walgreens Coupon Savings $1.97
Walgreens Advertised Savings $4.58
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $6.00
Total Savings $12.55


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Transaction #5 


Capri Sun (10 pack) $2.00 with in-ad coupon


Used $2.00 RR
Subtotal .00
Tax .14 cents
Total .14 cents


Walgreens Coupon Savings $1.49
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $2.00
Total Savings $3.49

CVS 4/23

Well I had a bit of a mess on this shopping trip.
First I couldn't find my bank card when checking out and had people waiting.
The cashier cancelled the transaction and then I realized I could write a check for $1.19! HA
I had NO cash per usual. @@
Anyways...I was trying to do 3 transactions quickly and forgot to use a coupon and yadda yadda so I'm going to have to go back and see if I can get $1.00 back (my coupon I forgot to use).

Transaction #1

Dream Water Snoozeberry Dietary Supplement $5.79 - no clue what this is but it was free. LOL

Used $2.00, $2.00 and $1.00 ECB's from last week.

Subtotal .79 cents
Tax. 40 cents
Total $1.19 which I had to write a check for HAHA

Received $5.79 ECB's

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Transaction #2

Blink Tears $8.99 - this is where I forgot to give my $1.00 coupon

Used $5.79 ECB

Subtotal $3.20
Tax .61 cents
Total $3.81

Received $8.99 ECB

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Transaction #3

Kotex pantiliners $3.99 (used $1.00 coupon) $2.99
2 Post Honey Bunches of Oats $3.59 - B1G1F - $1.80 each (used 2 - .75 cent coupons) $1.05 each
3 American Greetings cards .99 cents each = $2.97 (used $2.00 coupon) .97 cents
Physicians Formula Eye Liner $7.39

Used $8.99 ECB

Subtotal $4.45
Tax .97 cents
Total $5.42

Received $2.00 ECB's for Kotex, $3.00 ECB for cards, Received $7.00 ECB for Physicians Formula

Walgreens 4/22

Happy Earth Day!
I just had to go early to Walgreens again this week to get paid again to take stuff out of the store. :)
I didn't open the store...got there around 940am.
I had RR's from last week...$6.00, $1.00 and .99 so that is what I started with.

Transaction #1

 i-Cool + D Menopause Relief $10.00 (used $2.00 coupon) $8.00
 3 Peeps .18 cents each

Used $6.00, $1.00 and .99 RR's

Subtotal .55 cents
Tax .68 cents
Total $1.23

Received $10 RR's


Transaction #2

Psoriasin Psoriasis Relief $5.00
U by Kotex Sleek Tampons $3.99 (used $1.00 coupon) $2.99
3 Tuf Paper Towels .69 cents each with in-ad coupon (I forgot to give this coupon and paid .99 cents each)

Subtotal .96 cents
Tax .81 cents
Total $1.77

Received $5.00 RR and $3.00 RR

Fixed the Tuf Paper Towel mess and got .96 cents back.


Transaction #3

Kettle chips $2.29 (used $1.00 coupon) $1.29
2 Peeps .18 cents each
Calender .25 cents
Calender .50 cents
5 Sinful Nail polishes .99 cents each

Used $5.00 RR and $3.00 RR

Subtotal .35 cents
Tax .38 cents
Total .73 cents

Main Street Market 4/16

I've been going every week (usually Wed.) to get a gallon of milk and bananas.
This week I bought more because they are having a buy 10 participating items get $5.00 off + $3.00 coupon for your next shopping trip.

Here is my transaction:

Milk $1.99
Bananas $1.33
3 boxes of Krave cereal $2.49 each (used .70 coupon and $1.00/2 coupon) $1.92 each - .50 cents each = $1.42 each
7 jars of Peter Pan Peanut Butter $2.49 each - .50 cents each = $1.99 each

Total $21.47

Have $3.00 to use next week for milk and bananas. :)

Walgreens 4/15

Transaction #1

Nasal Ease Allergy Relief Spray $9.00 (used $5.00 coupon) $4.00

Subtotal $4.00
Tax .61 cents
Total $4.61

Walgreens Advertised Savings $2.99
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $5.00
Total Savings $7.99

Received $9.00 RR


Transaction #2

Pepsi Next .99 cents
Goody Elastics $1.99
Similasan Nasal Allergy Relief Spray $6.00 (used $1.50 coupon) $4.50
2 Wet and Wild Nail Polish .69 cents
Wet and Wild Lipstick .69 cents

Used $9.00 RR
Subtotal .55 cents
Tax .75 cents
Total $1.30

Walgreens Advertised Savings $5.89
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $10.50
Total Savings $16.39

Received $6.00 RR for Similasan, $1.00 for Goody and .99 cents for Pepsi Next

Walmart 3/31

I am still discouraged by my wanna be deals shopping here.
It never turns out well. LOL

2 NYC nail polish $1.72 each (used B1G1F coupon) .86 cents each
Similasan eye drops $6.67 (used $1.50 coupon) $5.17
Starburst sour jellybeans $1.98
2 - 10 pack Minute Maid juice boxes $2.98 (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $1.98 each
Ice Cream for Bryan $3.97

Subtotal $16.80
Tax .68 cents
Total $17.48

Kroger 3/31

2 Ramen noodle 6 packs $1.17 each
Bakery clearanced item .99 cents
Bakery clearanced item .99 cents
Bakery clearanced item $1.29
Yakisoba noodles $1.09 (used .50 coupon) .09 cents
2 bags of Salad $1.00 each
2 Kroger butter $1.89 each
Navel Oranges $1.99
4 cans of Dole pineapple $1.00 each (used 2 - .50/2 coupons) .50 cents each
4 Carefree pantiliners $1.09 each (used 4 - $1.00 coupons) .09 cents each
2 Ragu pasta sauce $1.77 each (used 2 - .50 coupons) .77 cents each

Tax .29 cents
Total $17.66

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $6.50
Bonus Coupon Savings $2.50
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $6.22
Total Coupons $15.22
Total Savings $15.22 (46%)


I had .10 cents off a gallon of gas and decided to bite the bullet and fill up the green boat. She already had about 1/4 tank of gas though.

I was able to get gas for $3.58 a gallon though!

24.102 gallons = $86.50

Walgreens 3/31

Boring week.

2 Kettle chips $2.00 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $1.00 each

Total $2.00

Walgreens Advertised Savings $1.98
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $2.00
Total Savings $3.98

Meijer Shopping 3/31

Transaction #1

Dial hand soap $1.00 (used .35 coupon) .30 cents
Bananas $2.18
Apples (3 lbs. I think) $2.50
Green Grapes $1.11
Red Grapes $2.26
Bread .78 cents
Starkist tuna pouch $1.24 (used .50 coupon) .24 cents
2 Minute brown rice $2.30 each (used 2 - .50 coupons) $1.30 each
4 boxes of Crystal light to go (for Bryan) $2.30 each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) $1.80 each
4 boxes of Nature Valley granola bars $2.99 each (B1G1F) (used 3 - .50 coupons) $2.98 for all or .75 cents each
Wheat Thins $3.27 - FREE!!! when you buy 3 Crystal Lights
4 Meijer cream soups .59 cents each
4 Stroganoff noodles .77 cents each
2 Meijer refried beans .79 cents each
2 Meijer croutons .99 cents each
2 Meijer eggs .88 cents each (used .55/2 coupon) .38 cents each
Egg Drop soup mix $1.69
2 Velveeta potatoes $1.92 each (used 2 - .75 coupons) .92 cents each
Carmel Cheerios $2.79 (used .75 coupon) $1.79
2 - 2 liters Diet Pepsi $1.50 each (used 2 - .55 coupon) .50 cents each
2 Keebler cookies $2.00 each (used .55/2 coupon) $1.50 each
Tortilla chips $2.00
Potato chips $2.00
4 Quilted Northern toilet paper $2.29 each
2 Planters peanut butter $2.50 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $1.50 each
Hellmann's mayo $3.00 (used .25 coupon) $2.50

Tax $1.39
Total $62.28

Forgot to use but went to customer service and got $4.50 back from a catalina coupon.

REAL total $57.78

Total Meijer Promotions $9.25
Total Non-Coupon Savings $26.18
Total Coupon Savings $17.20
Savings Total $52.63

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Transaction #2

2 Velveeta potatoes $1.92 each (used 2 - .75 coupons) .92 cents each
2 - 2 liters Diet Pepsi $1.50 (used 2 - .55 coupons) .50 cents each

Tax .14 cents
Total $2.98

Total Non-Coupon Savings .18 cents
Total Coupon Savings $4.00
Savings Total $4.18

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Transaction #3

Drink .99 cents (my slushie splurge)
3 Helluva Good dip $1.29 each (used $1.00/2 coupon) .96 cents each
3 Post Great Grains cereal $2.99 each (used 3 - $1.25 coupons) $1.74 each
2 Hellman's mayo $3.00 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) $2.00 each

Tax .07 cents
Total $13.15

Total Non-Coupon Savings $4.17
Total Coupon Savings $6.75
Savings Total $10.92

Received $3.00 catalina coupon for buying 3 dips, so basically got paid to take them out of the store. :)

CVS Shopping this Week.

3/27

4 Snickers Egg singles .50 cents each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) FREE!
Jelly Beans .99 cents
2 bags of M&M's $4.19 - B1G1F - $2.10 each (used $1.50/2 coupon) $2.69 - $1.35 each

Total $3.68

Received $2.00 ECB and .99 cents ECB

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3/31 Transaction #1

5 Mix Veggie cans .29 cents each (clearanced)
Kotex U pantiliners .99 cents (used raincheck and $1.00 coupon) FREE!!

Used .99 cents ECB

Subtotal .46 cents
Tax .07 cents
Total .53 cents

Received $1.00 ECB for green tag

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3/31 Transaction #2

Zyrtec $5.99 (used raincheck and $2.00 coupon) $3.99

Used $1.00 ECB and $2.00 ECB

Subtotal .99 cents
Tax .34 cents
Total $1.33

Received $6.00 ECB!!!

A good shopping week at CVS!

Meijer 3/24

Transaction #1

3 Suave lotion $1.67 each (used 3 - .50 coupons) .67 cents each
3 Suave deodorant $1.67 each (used 3 - .50 coupons) .67 cents each
3 Suave body wash $1.67 each (used B2G1F coupon but cashier took $3 off!!!) .67 cents each
Bananas $1.21 (.54 cents lb.)
Tomatoes $1.23 (.88 cents lb.)
Bread .78 cents
Tortilla $2.69 (used .50 coupon) $1.69 - went to customer service and got .70 cents each because of wrong signage
2 Lance cracker packs $1.59 each
2 Fritos $3.49 (B1G1F) $1.75 each
2 Mardi Gras napkins (250 ct.) $2.00 (used 2 - .55 coupons) $1.00 each
ChiChis salsa $1.25 (used .50 coupon) .25 cents
2 Totino's pizza rolls $1.00 each (used .40/2 coupon) .60 cents each
2 Cat Treats (forget the brand LOL) $1.25 each (used 2 - .50 coupons) .25 cents each
Salad mix $1.67
Lactose Free Yoplait yogurt .60 cents (used .30 coupon) FREE!!

Tax $1.25
Total $24.69

Total Non-Coupon Savings $19.15
Total Coupon Savings $17.15
Savings Total $36.30


Transaction #2

Suave lotion $1.67 (used .50 coupon) .67 cents
Suave deodorant $1.67 (used .50 coupon) .67 cents
Mardi Gras napkins (250 ct.) $2.00 (used .55 coupons) $1.00
Cat treats (forget the brand LOL) $1.25 (used .50 coupon) .25 cents

Tax .35 cents
Total $2.94

Total Non-Coupon Savings $1.74
Total Coupon Savings $4.00
Savings Total $5.74

Walgreens 3/24

Transaction #1

4 Snickers Eggs .39 cents each (used 2 - $1.00/1 coupon) Got paid .44 cents.
2 Lindsay Olives .99 cents each
2 Diamond Almonds $3.79 - B1G1F - $1.90 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupons) .90 cents each

Total $3.33

Walgreens Coupon Savings $2.02
Walgreens Advertised Savings $4.59
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $4.00
Total Savings $10.61


Transaction #2

6 Snickers Egggs .39 cents each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons)

Total .34 cents

Walgreens Advertised Savings $1.20
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $2.00
Total Savings $3.20

Kroger 2/26

Naval Oranges (4 lbs.) $1.99
Tomatoes $1.28
Grapes $1.69
Hotdog buns .69 cents
Donuts .69 cents
2 gallons milk $2.39 each

Used 2 - $2.00 catalina coupons from last week's deals

Total $7.12

Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $6.04
Total Coupons $6.04
Total Savings $6.04 (45%)

Meijer 2/25

I had a really hard time figuring out my deals and got frustrated and confused.
Shopping really shouldn't be that difficult. I was trying to do the buy 10 items get the 11th free x 3 + use coupons + use m-perks = total confusion.

Transaction #1

bananas $2.30
garlic .40 cents
crushed red peppers .69 cents
2 loaves of bread $1.56 (.78 cents each)
2 packs of hot dogs $1.98 (.99 cents each)
flour tortillas $1.19
2 flour tortillas $1.59 each
tostadas $1.29
4 cans hormel chili $1.57 each (used 2 - .55 cent coupons) $1.07 each
2 sour cream $1.69 each
meijer bouillon $1.99
2 - 12 packs meijer diet soda $2.88 each
stir fry sauce $2.99
yuengling $10.49
2 refried beans .79 cents each
5 bags of meijer frozen veggies $1.09 each (used $1.50 mperk) .79 cents each
chow mein noodles $1.34
3 dannon activia yogurt $1.88 each (used 3 - $1.00 coupon + $1.00 mperk) .55 cents each
4 pace salsa $1.89 each (used 2 - $1.00/2 meijer coupons) $1.39 each
4 swanson broths $1.98 each (used 2 - $1.00/2 meijer coupons + 2 - .40/2 coupons) $1.08 each
2 potato chips $1.99 each
2 tortilla chips $1.99 each
jose ole taquitos $2.49 (used $1.00 coupon) $1.49
meijer balsamic vinegar $2.69
2 meijer frozen ravioli $2.99 each
2 kraft take and bake $2.00 each (used 2 - $1.00 coupon and .50 mperk) .75 cents each
butter $2.00
5 select harvest soup $1.25 each (used $1.25/5 coupon + $1.00 meijer coupon + $1.00 mperk) .60 cents each
4 jacks frozen pizza $2.50 each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) $2.00 each

buy 10 get 11th free deals:

3 meijer salad dressings $1.00 each (used .75 mperk) .75 cents each
spinach $1.00 - FREE!
2 betty crocker potatoes $1.00 each (used .25/2 coupon) .75 cents each
4 pretzels $1.00 each (used .75 mperk) .81 cents each
4 meijer thin spaghetti $1.00 each
4 totinos pizza rolls $1.00 each (used 2 - .40/2 coupons + .40 mperk) .50 cents each
croutons $1.00 - FREE!
english muffins $1.00
2 corn chips $1.00 each

Total $109.59 ($1.10 tax)

Total Meijer Promotions $12.90
Total Non-Coupon Savings $44.34
Total Coupon Savings $14.95
Savings Total $72.19


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Transaction #2

I did 1 of the buy 10 get the 11th item free.

2 - 1lb. bags baby carrots $1.00 each
4 totinos pizza rolls $1.00 each (used 2 - .40/2 coupons) .60 cents each
1 croutons $1.00
3 dole salad mix $1.00 each
1 - 3lb. potatoes $1.00 - FREE!

Total $8.40

Total Meijer Promotions $1.00
Total Non-Coupon Savings $9.72
Total Coupon Savings $1.60
Savings Total $12.32

Walgreens and CVS 2/25

Walgreens

3 Trident Layers .99 cents each (used $1.00/3 coupon) .66 cents each
3 cans of Butterball chicken broth .59 cents each
Goody Ouchless hair elastics (27 ct.) $2.99
Tylenol Precise Cream $5.00 (used $5.00 coupon)

Used $5.00 RR's

Subtotal $1.73
Tax .54 cents
Total $2.27

Received $2.00 RR for Goody

Walgreens Coupon Savings $1.20
Walgreens Advertised Savings $5.49
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $11.00
Total Savings $17.69

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CVS

3 Eclipse Gums $1.00 each
Boiron Coldcalm $6.99

Used $6 ECB and $2 ECB

Subtotal $1.99
Tax .48 cents
Total $2.47

Received $6.99 ECB for Coldcalm, $2.00 ECB for Eclipse and $1.00 for Green Bag Tag

2/18 Shopping

I went a little crazy today. I guess mostly to blame is the $1.00 sale at a local thrift store. Abigayle, Madilynn, my mom and myself spent almost a hour shopping and bought 41 items. The total with tax was $43.XX.

Then I came home for a break and lunch. HA

CVS

Colgate Total Toothpaste $2.75 (used .50 coupon) $2.25

Used $2.00 ECB

Subtotal .25 cents
Tax .19 cents
Total .44 cents

Received $2.00 ECB

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Walgreens

3 dozen eggs .99 cents each (used raincheck)
Lyposyl cold sore lip care $5.00

Used $1.00 RR (from mom)

Subtotal $6.97
Tax .34 cents
Total $7.31

Walgreens Advertised Savings $3.99
Manufacturers Coupon Savings $1.00
Total Savings $4.00

Received $5.00 RR for lip care stuff

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Kroger

6 Totino's pizza .99 cents each (used 2 - .60/3 coupons) .66 cents each
4 Pillsbury biscuits .99 cents each (used 2 - .30/2 coupons) .69 cents each
2 Hellman's mayo $2.99 each (used 2 - .25 coupons) $2.49 each
4 Ragu pasta sauce $1.31 each (used 2 - $1.00/2 coupons) .81 cents each
4 Campbells chunky soup $1.35 each (used .40/4 coupon) $1.15 each
2 New York croutons $1.79 each (used 2 - .40 coupons) .99 cents each
bakery item .79 cents
bakery item .49 cents
bakery item .49 cents
bakery item .49 cents
bakery item .69 cents
bakery item .49 cents
sugar free bakery item $1.78
bakery item .89 cents
3 bakery items .05 cents each
ramen - 6 pack $1.15
2 Colgate toothpaste $1.00 each (used 2 - .50 coupons) FREE!!!
2 Colgate toothbrushes $1.00 each (used 2 - .40 coupons) .20 cents each
Navel oranges (4 lbs.) $1.99
Apples (3 lbs.) $2.50
Salad $1.50 (used .40 kroger coupon) $1.10
Grapes (.99 cents a lb.) $1.95
Bananas (.44 cents a lb.) .97 cents
kroger peanut butter $2.49 (used free kroger coupon) FREE!!

Used $1.00 and $1.75 catalina coupons

Received 2 - $2.00 catalina coupons to use next shopping trip.

Total $34.87

Manufacturers Coupon Savings $7.40
Bonus Coupon Savings $5.00
Store Coupon and Kroger Plus Savings $23.07
Total Coupons $35.47
Total Savings $35.47 (50%)

I also have reached .10 cents off per gallon. :)

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Meijer

Bananas .74 cents
Apple slices with caramel dip $1.40
2 Twix .79 cents each (used $1.00/2 coupon) .29 cents each
2 Snickers .79 cents each (used $1.00/2 coupon) .29 cents each
Tortillas $1.59
2 - 12 packs Meijer diet soda $2.88 each (used $1.25/2 mperks) $2.26 each
4 Meijer frozen pizza (this deal was/is sketchy for me) I had a raincheck for $2.50 each. She was able to switch 3 to $2.50 each but 1 had to stay $3.39 for me to be able to use my $3.00 mperk. Total per = $1.97 each
2 Pace salsa $2.00 each (used .50/2 coupons) $1.50 each
2 Meijer brand refried beans .79 cents each
2 Yoplait lactose free yogurts .79 cents each (again a weird deal...used 2 - .30 coupons + $1.00 mperks so I guess I got paid .62 cents to buy them?!?)
3 Meijer salsa .99 cents each
Egg drop soup packet $1.69
Dannon Activia $1.88 (used $1.00 coupon) .88 cents
Mortons Seasoning $2.19
10 Kellogg's cereals $2.49 each (used 2 - $5.00/5 coupon) got $5 off automatically .99 cents each
Cheetos - FREE! B1G1F
Fritos $3.49
Bisquick $2.00 (used .50 coupon) $1.00
2 Meijer potato chips $2.00 each (.75 mperk) $1.63 each
2 Meijer tortilla chips $2.00 each (.75 mperk) $1.63 each
Betty Crocker cake mix $1.25
Betty Crocker frosting $1.67 (used .75 coupon) .67 cents
2 Meijer milk $2.50 each
4 GM cereals $2.50 each (used 4 - .50 coupons and $1.50 mperks) $1.13 each
4 Post cereals $2.50 each (used 4 - $1.00 coupons and $1.00 mperks) $1.25 each

Total $70.39 (.30 tax)

Total Meijer promotions $13.25
Total Non-Coupon Savings $29.66
Total Coupon Savings $23.20
Total Savings $66.11

Now I somehow picked up a wrong Kelloggs cereal so I got the right one and did a exchange and also got my $5 off so I got back $5.80 so my REAL total would be $64.59.