Crazy Coupon Clipping Mom

Back on Track

2009-09-15T09:23:00.001-07:00

I am trying to get back on track with posting my great deals! The last couple of weeks have been crazy busy with school, sports, mini vacation and my DH out of town. Today's trip to Bilo was a quick but great one. I bought $21.88 in groceries before savings/coupons. OOP was $4.95. It would have been an even better trip except they were out of several items that I wanted so I got rainchecks. My best deal was the Campbell's condensed tomato soups that were on sale 5/$3 I got ten cans and after coupons paid 12 cent a can! WOO HOO! I was super excited as soup can be expensive.

Mead Five Star Coupons

2009-08-25T08:12:00.000-07:00

I found a link for Mead Five Star Coupons. $2/1 five star binder, including five star flex hybrid notebinder & $1/2 any five star products. These coupons are great if you have school age children.

CVS Challenge 8-23

2009-08-24T10:57:00.000-07:00

I started off this week at CVS with $8.99 in ecb's.
Transaction 1:
1-Glade lasting impressions originally $9.99- sale 2/$10
1-Glade sense&spray originally &9.99-sale 2/$10
1- playtex tampons-originally $5.29-sale $2.99
1-carefree panty liner originally $4.19-sale $3.79
1- newspaper-$2.00
Coupons used:
$8.99 ecb's
$1/1 playtex tampon-cvs Q
$1/1 carefree product
$4/1 glade sense&spray
$3/1 glade lasting impressions

Total before savings coupons:$32.63
Total OOP: $1.96
Total savings: $30.67
earned $3 ecb's for glade deal
$3.79 ecb's for carefree pantyliners

Transaction 2:
1- Glade lasting impressions -originally $9.99-sale 2/$10
1-Glade sense&spray-originally $9.99-sale 2/$10
Coupons used:
$4/1 Glade sense&spray
$3/1 Glade lasting impressions
$3 ecb's
Total before coupons/savings: $20.68
Total OOP: $.70 cent(tax)
Total Savings: $19.98
got back $3 ecb's from glade deal

Grand Total before savings/coupons: $53.31
Grand Total OOP: $2.66
Grand Total Savings: $50.65
$6.79 ecb's for next time.

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Shopping deals - Bilo & Publix

2009-08-20T19:09:00.000-07:00

Here are the grocery deals that I have gotten so far this week. I shopped Bilo & Publix and did quite well this week with the BOGO.

Bilo
Total before savings/coupons: $67.40
Total oop: $19.95
Total savings: $48.36

Publix
Total before savings/coupons:$72.83
Total oop: $12.47
Total savings: $60.36

*I used so many coupons at Publix that it wouldn't let me use anymore. It stopped at 25*

Grand Total before savings/coupons: $140.23
Grand Total OOP: $32.42
Grand Total Savings: $107.81

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Walgreen's Free 11x14 Poster

2009-08-18T06:52:00.000-07:00

I just got a great deal thanks to Krazy Coupon Lady go here to her website for more details on how to get a free 11x14 picture poster from Walgreens..TODAY ONLY!

Savings/Spending for week of 8/9-8/14

2009-08-15T11:14:00.000-07:00

Here is the break down of how much I spent/saved on groceries & household for the week of August 9th- 14th.

Walgreens
Total before savings/coupons: $5.58
Total oop: $1.87
Total savings: $3.71

Publix
Total before savings/coupons: $31.71
Total oop: $5.49
total savings: $26.22

Bilo
Total before savings/ coupons: $81.42
Total oop: $37.16
Total savings: $44.26

Grand Total before savings/coupons: $118.71
Grand Total OOP: $44.52
Grand Total Savings: $74.19

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total spending/savings week of 8/2-8/8

2009-08-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I am a week behind on updating my spending. This is how much I spent/ saved on groceries/ household for the week of August 2-8th
Bilo
Total before savinsg/coupons: $135.05
Total OOP: $41.26
Total Savings: $93.79

Publix
Total before savings/coupons: $87.76
Total OOP:$23.09
Total Savings: $64.67

CVS
Total before savings/coupons: $81.66
Total OOP: $10.40
Total Savings: $71.26

Grand Total before Savings/Coupons: $304.47
Grand Total OOP: $74.75
Grand Total Savings: $229.72

Fred's- Coupons

2009-08-12T14:00:00.000-07:00

I am not sure if you have a Fred's near you or not. however, if you do it may be worth asking about their coupon policy. I recently found out that on saturdays the fred's near my house doubles coupons up to 70 cent.

Staples 8/9

2009-08-10T08:38:00.000-07:00

I am very excited about my Staples deal. It was like shopping Christmas as about 40 people waited for the doors to open....everyone wanted the good deals. They had several great buys but these were the 2 items I really wanted.

I bought:

1 Casio label maker -originally $19.99 sale-$14.99

1Battery operated pencil sharpener-originally $15.99 sale-$10.00

I also donated $1 for school supplies for kids

Total before savings/coupons:$38.05

Total OOP$ 17.04

I used my $10 staples gift card from last week

easy rebate I will be getting back $15 visa card for the label maker

easy rebate I will be getting back $10 visa card for the pencil sharpener

making these items FREE after rebate

CVS challenge 8/9

2009-08-10T08:16:00.001-07:00

Here is my CVS deal for the week. I started out with $5ecb's, and did only 1 transaction.

2 newspapers- $2.00 each
1 Benefiber- originally $12.29 closeout $3.07
2 Sharpie highlighters- originally $3.19 sale-.99cent
1 Bic razor- originally $7.99 sale-$6.99
1 Coppertone Nutrashield-originally $12.99 sale $8.99
Coupons:
CVS $5/$25 coupon
$5ecb's
CVS benefiber $3/1 and manufacturer Q $2/1
2- $1/1 sharpie accents coupon
1-$2/1 Bic razor
1-$5/1 coppertone nutrashield

Total before savings/coupons:$44.63
Total OOP:$2.01
total savings: $42.62
earned $5 ecb's ($3 from Bic razor & $2 from nutrashield)

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Staples Deals starting Sunday August 9th

2009-08-08T09:28:00.000-07:00

Staples has some great deals starting Sunday, August 9th.There are several free items after the easy rebate worth getting. There is supposed to be a coupon in the sunday staples ad for $10 off $50 purchase(before tax).
Go here and click on sneak peek to see what items are free after rebate. Also enroll for a staples rewards card for more savings.

Publix & Bilo Shopping Trips 8/5

2009-08-07T04:16:00.001-07:00

Here is a summary of my spending at Publix and Bilo this week, so far. I may have to run out for a few more things today.

Bilo
Total before savings/coupons: $66.98
Total OOP:$21.24
Total Savings: $45.74

Publix
Total before savings/coupons:$51.88
Total OOP: $7.77
Total Savings: $44.11

My total had originally rung up to be $13.67. However I noticed that 2 of my items did not ring up for the sale price. So when I went to the customer service desk I was refunded for the total amount of both products, giving me back $5.90.
*Always check your receipt for this very reason*

Grand Total before savings/coupons: $118.86
Grand Total OOP: $29.01
Grand Total Savings: $89.85

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CVS Challenge 8/2

2009-08-03T05:45:00.000-07:00

Here is the break down of what I got at CVS yesterday. I was starting off with $2.97 ecb's.

Transaction 1:

1 Softsoap Body Wash -$4.99

1 newspaper- $2.00

I used $2/1 softsoap wash Q

$1/1 CVS Q softsoap wash

$2.97 ecb's

Total before savings/coupons:$7.34

Total OOP: $1.37

Total Savings: $5.97

earned $4 ecb's from bodywash

Transaction 2:

Blink Tears-originally $9.99 on sale for $7.99

I used $3/1 blink tears MQ

$4 ecbs from first transaction

Total before savings/coupons: $10.51

Total OOP: $1.01

Total savings: $9.50

earned $7.99 ecb's

Transaction 3:

was the deal for lysol & electrosal if you buy $20 you get $10 ecb's

2 electrosal tab 20ct-originally $5.89 ea, on sale for 2/$9

2 lysol disinfectant spray originally- $5.79 ea, on sale for 2/$8

2 lysol toilet bowl cleaner- originally $3.49, on sale for 2/$6

1 cvs chapstick- a free cvs Q for this item printed off on my 1st transaction

I used $4/$20 CVS Q

2-$2.50/1 electrosal Q

2-$2/1 lysol sprayQ

2-$.50/1 lysol bathroom cleanerQ

1-.99cent cvs chapstick Q

$7.99 ecb's

Total before savings/coupons: $32.98

Total OOP: $2.66

Total savings: $30.32

earned $10 ecb's

I know that we are supposed to only show 3 transactions but I was so excited about the 4th that I wanted to share

Transaction 4: (not Pictured. I wasn't planning on this transaction)

Pampers deal 2/$20 earn $5 ecbs

2- pampers swaddlers- originally $11.99 ea on sale 2/$20

1- pampers wipes- $3.49

I used $4/$20 cvs Q

$3/1 pampers Q

$1/1 pampers Q

Q for free pampers wipes when you buy pampers ( in yesterday's paper) $3.49

$10 ecb's

Total before savings/coupons: $28.83

Total OOP: $3.36

Total savings:$25.47

earned $5 ecb's

I have a baby shower to go to this week so I was so excited to get this deal :)

Grand Total before savings/coupons:$79.66

Grand Total OOP: $8.40

Grand Total Savings: $69.26

Earned $5 ECB's for next time

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Spending/Savings Week of 7/26-8/1

2009-08-01T15:14:00.001-07:00

Here is the break down of how much I spent and saved this week, just on groceries and household items. I also had a great week with my Target deals, but you can check it out in a previous post.

Publix:
Total before savings/coupons: $79.89
Total OOP: $19.32
Total Savings: $60.57
I will also be getting back $20 worth of rebates

Bilo:
Total before savings/coupons:$99.43
Total OOP: $31.88
Total savings: $67.55

CVS
Total before savings/coupons:$40.66
Total OOP: $2.28
Total savings: $38.38

Walgreens:
Total before savings/coupons: $10.06
Total OOP: $4.18
Total savings: $5.88

Grand Total before savings/coupons: $230.04
Grand Total OOP: $57.66
Grand Total savings: $172.38
Also getting back $20 in rebates

My Target Deals

2009-07-31T04:08:00.000-07:00

Here is a list of the deals that I found at Target yesterday. I am so excited to be able to find nice Christmas and Birthday gifts at great prices! I always try to buy gifts on mark down and put them up till I need them for someone. I am showing the price that I paid for each item, which is at least 75% off.

Circo memory game-$1.62

Out of Sight game- $3.24

Air Hogs Zero Gravity-$7.48(my son bought this)

Cranium Cadoo game-$3.75

Guess What I am game-$3.74

Rainforest Safari Game- $3.24

Hyper Jump-$3.72

Air Blasters (2)-$2.49

Cranium-was marked $7.22 but I found a $5off target printable cpn. making it $2.22

Unicorn backpack-$3.24

Chess set-$2.48

I Dog Clip-$3.72

Memorex Photo Viewer (2)-$4.98

Bic 10ct pens(2) were $1/ea, I used $1/2 Bic product mfr coupon & $1/2 Bic Target coupon, making these both FREE

Total before savings/coupons: $236.16(not including tax)

Total OOP: $53.39(not including tax)

Total Savings: $182.77

Publix shopping trip 7/29

2009-07-29T08:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a pic of what I bought today at Publix.

Total before savings Coupons: $79.89

Total OOP: $19.32

Total savings: $60.57

I am also going to be getting 2 different rebates for $10 each from this shopping trip, which basically makes my groceries free after my rebates.

CVS challenge 7/26

2009-07-27T06:35:00.000-07:00

Here is my CVS transaction for 7/26. I stared this week with $4 in ECB's:

2- Pilot 2ct pens

1- index card holder

1-Rimmel foundation

1- Neutrogena Mascara

1- Neutrogena Lipgloss

2- Bic 2ct triumph pens

1- newspaper

1- reinventing beauty magazine

I used:

$4 off $20 cvs coupon

$4 ECB's

2/$2 Bic triumph coupons

2/$3 neutrogena cosmetci coupons

1/$3 Rimmel cosmetic coupon

Total B/4 savings/coupons: $40.66

Total OOP: $2.28

Total savings: $38.38

ECB's earned for next time: $2.97 ECB's

Total spent since starting log on 6/21

2009-07-27T06:23:00.001-07:00

Here is a total so far, on what I have spent/ saved over the last 5 weeks:
Total b/4 savings/coupons: $1099.46
Total OOP: $443.52
total savings: $655.94

This is a little more than I am wanting to spend in a month(give or take a few days) I am hoping to get this total down to $300.00 for now. So, we will see if over the next few weeks I can bring my total down to my goal.
* keep in mind this is my grocery and household expenses*

Last 2 weeks of savings/OOP

2009-07-27T06:19:00.000-07:00

Things have been a little busy around my house the last couple of weeks. I finally took the time to sit down and figure out my spending/savings for the last 2 weeks on Groceries/household items:

Week of 7/12-7/18:
Total b/4 savings/coupons: $247.33
Total OOP: $92.93
Total Savings: $144.40

Week of 7/19-7/25 total b/4 savings/coupons: $186.09
Total OOP: $73.13
total Savings: $112.96

CVS 7/19

2009-07-20T17:36:00.000-07:00

I only did one transaction at CVS this week, as I was in a hurry, but did get all that I had planned on buying. I started this week off with $4.97 in ECB's:

Transaction:
2- packs of notebook paper
1 twizzlers
1 newspaper
I used:
$4.97 ECB's
1/$1 CVS coupon for twizzlers

Total before savings/coupons: $10.26
Total OOP: $1.62
Total savings:$8.64
ECB's earned: $4.00(from notebook paper)

Bilo & Publix Shopping Trip

2009-07-17T05:53:00.000-07:00

Here is the break down of how much I have spent/saved at Bilo & Publix so far this week.

Bilo
Total before savings/ coupons: $63.28
Total OOP: $ 21.26
Total Savings: $42.02

Publix
Total before savings/coupons: $56.46
Total OOP: $15.98
Total savings: $40.48

Grand Total before savings/coupons: $119.74
Grand Total OOP: $37.24
Grand Total Savings: $82.50

2009-07-17T05:29:00.000-07:00

Check out Ebates, it's free go here to learn more about how it works.

Total Spent week of 7/5-7/11

2009-07-14T05:21:00.000-07:00

Here is the break down of the 3 stores that I shopped at this past week for groceries & household:
Bilo
Total Before savings/coupons:$91.72
Total OOP: $39.64
Total Savings: $52.08

Publix
Total Before savings/coupons: $89.48
Total OOP: $22.57
Total Savings: $66.91

CVS
Total Before Savings/Coupons: $30.81
Total OOP: $4.48
total Savings: $26.33

Grand Total Before Savings/ Coupons This Week: $212.01
Grand Total OOP This Week: $ 66.69
Grand Total Savings This Week: $145.32

All You Magazine Grocery Challenge

2009-07-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

All You Magazine is having a Grocery Challenge Contest starting July 13, 2009, it last for 4 weeks. The object is to not spend more than $25 a week per family member in your household on groceries. For a family of 4 that is $100. So check out how it works go here to sign up & get more information.

Kroger Trip 7/12

2009-07-12T13:27:00.001-07:00

Kroger is running a good deal this week. If you buy 10 of certain items then you get $5 off. When they run these deals you can usually do pretty good if you have coupons for the items.

Total before savings/coupons: $21.92

Total OOP: $4.82

Total savings: $17.10

*I also bought 4 peaches that were not in picture*