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My CVS Trip!

2010-09-12T14:37:00.001-07:00

I had planned on only picking up a few select items at CVS in order to use my previous Extra Care Bucks. I deviated from my original plan and here is what I got/saved:

2 Airwick Warmers at $1.69 each = $3.38

2 Airwick Aqua Mist sprays at $2.50 each = $5

2 Airwick Scented Oil Refills at $2.50 each = $5

Brach Candy at $.99

Nivea Body Wash at $4.99

Tylenol Precise Patches at $5.99

Alive Women’s Vitamins at $9.99

2 Newspapers at $1 each = $2

Energy Chews at $1.99

Sub Total = 39.33

Used $10.99 in Extra Care Bucks

Used $13 in coupons

Total = $15.34

Received $30 in Extra Care Bucks for future use and saved $38.65 off of normal retail price!

CVS Trip

2010-09-11T13:58:00.000-07:00

I am really getting into the swing of things with CVS! The only thing that I needed from this week's ad was the diaper deal. I scanned my CVS card and ended up with a $3 off any "As Seen on TV" item and decided to grab that too. Here is what I got:

Huggies Diaper Box - $19.99
Johnson and Johnson Bath Soap = $5 (for 2)
Aqua Globe - $2.99
Stride Gum - .99
Total = $28.97
Total with tax = $31.87
Used $3 off Huggies
Used $3 off TV Item
Used $20 in ECBs
Total OOP = $5.87
Got Back $11.98 in ECBs

I had to use my ECBs as they were expiring this week. Still did pretty darn good!

Saved 40% at Publix

2010-03-21T09:52:00.000-07:00

I did pretty good at Publix today, I saved 40%! I needed some party stuff that I didnt have coupons for, that pushed my savings back a little. Here are my notable deals:

3 All (he) detergents on sale B1G1 - $9 before coupons, $5 after coupons for all 3!

Cool Whip - 50 cents w/purchase of strawberries on sale for $2 (part of my party stuff)

Prego - free (on sale B1G1 and had a $1 off coupon)

Muellers noodles on B1G1 - $1.25 for 3 after sale and $1 coupon

Beechnut Baby Food - .40 each and then used a coupon for $1.50 off 8 = .21 each (There are inserts for additional $ off but I have somehow lost my inserts so I only had a publix coupon) If you have the additional coupon, you could get these for less than .17 each!!!

Free Publix Oatmeal lotion with purchase of Oatmeal baby wash - saved $3.39

Shout - $1.45 (not the greatest price but needed it) - Used a Publix and Mfg Q to save $1.55

1/2 lb of deli ham for $1.05 (saved $1 with a Publix baby q)

V8 Fusion - 99 cents after mfg q

Overal I spent $54 and save $40, not bad considering at least $25 of the total was for party stuff!

Food Lion Savings

2010-03-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

It has been quite some time since my last post. Being a mommy to a newborn sure is exhausting! Well, my newborn is moving to the big boy stage, he will be 4 months next week and is ready for his first solids! I made a trip to Food Lion last night to pick up Colton's first solids. I scored an awesome deal by using the Nestle Good Start $8 coupons that I got in the mail. Colton doesnt use this type of formula so I will end up donating it. The formula coupons helped me kick-butt with the savings! Here is what I got:

3 Gerber Stage 1 baby foods - $1.12 each
Good Start premixed - $4.59
Good Start premixed - $6.39
4 Beechnut foods -.50 each
2 Beechnut foods - $1.00 each
Beechnut Stage 1 (18) pack of baby food - $7.99

I saved $3.51 with Food Lion Coupons and MVP savings
Total: $24.70
I used (2) $8 Good Start coupons
Total OOP = $8.70

I saved an amazing 70% on Colton's first baby food :) The $5.02 overage on the Nestle Good Start helped to get my total down :) I even received some Catalinas for Gerber 1st and 2nd stage baby food. Perhaps I will dig out some more Nestle coupons.

80% Saved at NY and Company

2010-01-17T08:07:00.000-08:00

I have to replace my whole wardrobe after having baby Colton. I am only 6 lbs away from my prepregnancy weight but my hips will never be the same so my clothes will never fit the same. I lucked up while walking through the mall yesterday. NY and Company had a store closing sale where all items were 80% off. I ended up saving $137.40 on the following:

1 Capri
2 tunics
2 shorts

Total OOP: $34.35

This is an awesome deal on some classy clothes!!

45% Saved at Publix

2009-12-27T07:59:00.000-08:00

This week was not stellar but I did save on some much needed staples. I really hate buying paper products and diapers but I have to :(

Here is what I got:

Emerald Honey Roasted Peanuts - .65
Ricotta Cheese - $2
Milk - $2.99
Lasagna Noodles - $1.50
Romaine Hearts - $2.99
OJ - $2.50
2 Boxes of Total - $1.14 each
Healthy Life Bread - $1.75
Viva Towels - $4.99
Cottonelle TP - $4.99
Huggies - $6.49 ( Will get back 75 cents from caregivers network for total price $5.74 or 14 cents per diaper).

Total Before Coupons and Ad - $60.03
OOP - $33.14
Total Saved - $26.89 (45%)

Food Lion Savings

2009-12-27T07:47:00.000-08:00

I have a new strategy for saving on meat, I go to Food Lion on Staurdays in search of markdowns. Here is a breakdown of what I got and what I saved:

1 lb spaghetti noodles - $4.39
Diet Gingerale - .99
18 eggs - $1.36 (Publix wanted this price for 12 eggs)
2 packs Oscar Mayer Bolagna - $3.59
Turkey Breast Lunch Meat - .99
Ground Turkey - $1.99
Prk Chops - $3.74
Family Pack 93% lean ground beef - $11.21

Total - 28.26
Saved - $10.11
% Saved - 27%

Saved 28% at Kroger's

2009-12-22T05:48:00.000-08:00

The reality of having a baby is now setting in, this Kroger trip gave us a taste of just how expensive a child can be. I picked up the following:

2 packs of Huggies diapers - $5.99 ea after (2) $3 coupons
Kroger formula and small pack of wipes - $10.49 after $4 coupon
Gerber Rice Cereal - $1.81
Pampers Wipes - $3.21 after coupons
Ginger Ale - $1.25
Dole Pineapple Juice - $2.25
Kroger American Cheese - $7.99

Total: $55.41
Coupons and Store Savings: $15.80
Total OOP: $43.08
Total Saved According to Receipt: 28%

The savings wasn't too bad but wasnt great either. I figured out that Wal-Mart is the place to save on diapers unless there is a really good sale going on elsewhere. I couldnt get to Wal-Mart and was almost out of newborn diapers so I did what I had to do! No one wants a 3 week old sitting around in a full diaper until mommy can get back from the store :)

55% Saved at Publix

2009-12-22T05:35:00.000-08:00

I had an awesome day at Publix, I saved more than I spent (55% to be exact). I didnt take a picture this week, getting groceries stowed away before my little man woke up was my major priority! Here is a break down of what I got and what I spent:

Total before coupons and in store savings: $126.63
Vendor coupons: $17.90
Store Coupons: $19.40
Ad Specials: $31.66
Total Saved: $68.96
Total Spent: $57.67

Ok, my receipt is a mile long so I obviously cannot list out everything purchased since my little man does not afford me the luxury of time. Here are some of the more notable deals:

Steamfresh Veggies - 2 @ .19 each
Sister Schubert Rolls - 3 @ $1.50 each
I Cant Believe it's not Butter - .15
Scotties Tissue - free
Chinet Napkins - .50
Covergirl Bronze Lipslicks = .29
Del Monte Veggies - 6 @ .39 each
Lipton Soup - 2 @ .19 each
Bob Evans Mac N Cheese - .85
Olive Oil - $2.50
Purity Milk - $2.99
Glade Candle - $1.99
Maxwell House - $4.49
Wheat Thins - .35

I had quite a few non coupon items such as lunch meat, bacon, juice, tea, bread and others. We have company in town this week and hubby wanted some things to spoil them ( actually, I think hubby wanted to be spoiled).

After perusing my receipt today, I now realize the importance of checking prices as the items ring up at the register. I paid $1.49 each for 2 cans of Del Monte cream corn, I thought this was part of the B1G1 deal but evidently it was not. I ended up paying a couple of dollars more than I would have if I had paid attention. I can't take the items back since I used the corn Sunday evening --- isnt that how it usually goes?? I would never pay this much for a canned veggie, as Dave Ramsey would say, I paid my stupid tax!

Saved 49% at Publix

2009-12-13T09:48:00.000-08:00

I jumped back into the savings game by saving 49% at Publix today! Here is what I got for $58.00 ( saved $55):

This total includes a Christmas ham and a Sun Chips variety pack purchased without coupons ( $25).

Notable savings include:

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers B1G1 - 3 @ .19 each

Wishbone Dressing B1G1 - 2 @ .49 each

Bertolli Pasta Sauce B1G1 - 2 @ .47 each

Fresh Express Salad B1G1 - 2 @ .95 each

Select Harvest Soup B1G1 - 2 @ .19 each

Purity Sour Cream - .69

Infusium Shampoo and Conditioner - 3.99 total ( Saved 7.99)

Hunt's Tomatoes - 4 @ .45 each

Penny Item - Publix Hot Cocoa

Purity Milk - $2.99

Back on Target with Savings (32.5%)

2009-12-11T11:03:00.000-08:00

After nearly a 3 week hiatus, I am back at the money savings game. Between bed rest and little baby Colton coming 1 and 1/2 weeks early, I had to relenquish grocery shopping duties. I am glad to be back in the game. I went to Super Target today since I had an exchange to make and decided to get a few staples while I was there. I managed to save 32.5% (not my normal rate but I am getting back into the swing of things). Here is what I got:

Luvs Diapers (104 count box) - $ 10.49 ( On sale for $16.99 and used a $5 coupon from a home mailer as well as Target coupon for $1.50) Total savings = 42%

Enfamil Formula - $8.89 (used a catalina for $5 off for a total savings of 36%)

Eggs - .99
Bread - $2.49
Tropicana OJ - $2.69 ( I didnt have a coupon but others report $1 blinkie coupons found in stores)

Total OOP : $25.55

I received another $5 catalina to use for my next Enfamil purchase, good thing too since formula is liquid gold :)

Super Target

2009-11-25T11:46:00.000-08:00

Ok, I went out to Target today to get some last minute things for the hospital. I wasnt supposed to go out due to bed rest restrictions but I had to get a few things that hubby just wouldnt be able to pick out. As I walked through the door of my Super Target, I noticed something that will make lots of people happy. They had Driscoll strawberries and blueberries on sale for $1.49 each. Go here for a link to print a coupon. The Driscoll coupon is either for 50 cents to 1 dollar so you could get these for either 49 or 99 cents! This is one heck of a bargain!

My Super Target had pajamas marked down for an awesome price. For $16.49 I snagged a pair of PJ pants and shirt, 2 pairs of socks and 2 pairs of underwear! I also noticed tons of bras and panties on clearance --- mostly larger sizes.

New Wal-Mart Sample

2009-11-21T03:08:00.000-08:00

You can grab a free sample of Millstone coffee over here. Enjoy~

Cheap Fitness Magazine

2009-11-17T09:41:00.000-08:00

Here is an awesome magazine deal, go here to pick-up a Fitness magazine subscription for $4.29. The offer expires today so hurry!!

Power Bar Gel Blast Sample

2009-11-17T09:07:00.000-08:00

Power Bar has a new product and they are offering up samples. Go here and register to obtain a free sample of Power Bar Gel Blasts. They are good for energy boosts before and during exercise and come in strawberry banana or raspberry. Enjoy!

Free Sun-Rype Bar from GNC

2009-11-17T08:57:00.000-08:00

Hey, go here to print a coupon for one free Sun-Rype bar from GNC. There is also a $2 off coupon for a box of Sun-Rype. This bar supplies 2 servings of fruit, is all natural, a great source of fiber and no preservatives. A healthy and nutritious freebie!

Bed Rest

2009-11-14T12:01:00.000-08:00

I am on bed rest so there is no more shopping for me. I will be sending hubby to the store, we will see how well he does.

Saved 37% at Publix

2009-11-08T18:05:00.000-08:00

I had a decent Publix run this week, I saved 37% overall and didnt leave the store with a bunch of unhealthy stuff like last week. I have been feeling kind of bad lately with all of the heavily processed foods I have been eating, it is time to slow down on the junk food coupons!

Here is what I got today:

Purity Sweet Acidopholus Milk - $2.99 after $1 coupon found here
Publix Garden Salad - $1.99
Mixed Fruit - $3.59
White Potatoes - $1.99
Neosporin Lip Health - $1.49 (used $3 coupon - print limit reached)
Dole sliced frozen bananas - $2.89
Lean pockets - $1.67
Kashi frozen entree - $1.90
Publix Crushed Pineapple - $1.25
Fruit Salad - $3.17
True North Almond Crisps -$1.50 after $1 coupon found here
True North Almond Clusters - $1.50 after $1 coupon
Old Spice Deodorant - $2.69
Publix Old Fashioned Oats - .01 (Penny Item)
Welch's Grape Juice - $1.99 after $1 coupon found here
1/2 loaf of Whole Wheat Country Bread -$1.79 ( my normal Publix light wheat didnt have a good date on it)

Total OOP = $32.41
Store Coupon = $1.58
Vendor Coupons = $7.00
Ad Specials = $5.90
Advantage Buy = $.40

I will end up getting $2.50 back via a True North Rebate - found the form on one of the bags I purchased (limit one rebate per household). This will bring my total amount saved to 37% overall plus I snagged 2 bags of True North for 25 cents each!

Dentek Flossers - Free Sample

2009-11-06T18:45:00.000-08:00

Here is a cool deal through Walmart.Com, you can request a free flosser sample by going here. Hurry, this is sure to go fast!

Harris Teeter Triples - Saved 72.5%!!

2009-11-06T15:54:00.000-08:00

I took advantage of Harris Teeter Triples today, the goodies just werent as good as normal but I did manage to get some deals. Here is what I got for $12.40:

Tic Tac Chill
Betty Crocker potato pouch
Angel Soft 6 roll pack
Ragu spaghetti sauce
2 Ragu pizza sauce
Dole Natural Pineapple
2 Ortega seasoning packets (ended up with .26 overage since the q had to be manually entered)
Golden Flake Chips ( no coupon - $1.79)
GUM Toothbrush
Salad Bar ( no coupon - $4.37)
Eggo Nutrigrain Waffles
Pepperidge Farm Toast
Welch's Refrigerated Juice
Purity French Onion Dip (no coupon - $1.49)
Smithfield Bacon
Bob Evans Sausage

Total value of items = $44.99
Total after coupons = $12.40
% saved = 72.5%

Had I only purchased the coupon items, I would have gotten out spending $4.75 and would have saved 88%!

Free Lip Gloss at JCP

2009-11-01T17:41:00.000-08:00

Go here to print out a coupon for a free lip gloss at JCP. This is a really cool deal!

All Small and Mighty Coupons

2009-11-01T17:32:00.000-08:00

Go here to print out a 40 cent and 1 dollar coupons for All. This will pair well with the Publix $2.99 sale for All Small and Mighty.

Downy Wrinkle Release Coupon - $1

2009-11-01T17:28:00.000-08:00

There is a printable $1 Downy Wrinkle Release coupon here. You need to register to print, once you follow this process there is $10 worth of additional coupons available.

$1 Scoth-Brite Coupon

2009-11-01T17:26:00.000-08:00

There is a $1 Scotch-Brite coupon that can be printed here.

Free Popcorn at AMc Theaters

2009-11-01T17:21:00.000-08:00