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