Keeping Up With The Jones'

Gearing up for 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:24:00 +0000

Okay, I know we're already 2 weeks in. But the past two weeks have been full of packing and driving. We're now safely in Boise, Idaho (where they DO have Rite Aid!!) and it's time to start thinking about coupons again. I brought most of my pantry with me... and while I really don't need toothpaste or shampoo, soup is sounding really good right now! We're in much colder weather up north, and I need to think ahead a bit.

I'm already missing Kroger, 'cause as far as I know of there aren't any grocery stores here that automatically double coupons $0.50 or less. But I'm looking forward to experiencing Albertson's doublers... and of course, Rite Aid and Walgreens.

I'm tracking our coupon savings using this tracking sheet and will be sharing the savings via the "thermometer" on the right. Looking forward to seeing if I can hit my goal of saving over $200 a month!

Rite Aid Trip 11/17

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:29:00 +0000

I'm trying to get in on all the Rite Aid goodness, because apparently we're moving next month to a town with no Rite Aid... *sniff. I'm going to have to learn Walgreens and CVS it looks like! Anyway, yesterday was another awesome trip to Rite Aid with a LOT of free stuff. Free toothpaste, free toothbrush, free dish detergent, & free heat wraps! I'd made an error in my first transaction, but the manager was kind enough to help me figure it all out so I still got my +UP rewards. And I had a Rebate Check from last month that I was able to use to pay for most of it. So my out-of-pocket (before tax) was a measly $2.01! Actual "price paid" (since I've already "used" the savings from the rebate and last weeks +UPs) was still less than $30 for over $100 worth of product!

I can't list the non-sale price for some of these items as the receipt from my first transaction is nowhere to be found. Probably due to the steps we had to take to redeem my +UP rewards! I'll list reg prices when I can though.

Transaction #1

(2) Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 4 oz (sale: $2.33)
(1) Colgate 360 Manual Toothbrush (sale: $2.34)
-- $2 +UP wyb 3
-- (2) $1/1 Colgate Total paper, SS 10/31
-- (1) $1/1 Colgate 360 Toothbrush, printable
-- (VV) $1/1 Colgate toothpaste
-- (VV) $1/1 Colgate toothbrush
(makes it FREE)

(4) Green Giant Canned Vegetables 14.5-15.25 oz. (sale: $1)
(2) Rite Aid Alumninum Foil (sale: $1)
(4) Rite Aid cream soups (sale: $1)
-- $4 +UP wyb 10
-- (2)$0.50/2 Green Giant Canned vegetables, SS 10/24
(makes it $0.50 ea.)

(2) Betty Crocker Potatoes 6.6 oz (sale: $1.50)
-- $1 +UP wyb 2
-- $1/2 Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes (Rite Aid coupon), PRINTABLE
(makes it $0.50 ea.)

(2) Betty Crocker Pie Crust Mix 11 oz (sale: $1.50)
-- $1 +UP wyb 2
(makes it $1 ea.)

Thermacare Heat Wraps, 2pk (reg: $6.99, sale: $4.99)
-- $2 off reg price
-- $10 +UP wyb 5
-- (5) $3/1 Thermacare printable
-- $1/1 VV Thermacare
(makes it FREE plus profit)

Total (after sale prices): $47.95
Coupons: $23.00
+UPs used: $6.49 (from last week)
Rebate Check cashed: $17.98
Grand Total: $0.48
+UPs earned: $18

Transaction #2

Charmin Basic Bathroom Tissue, 12pk Double Roll (reg: $8.49, sale: $4.99)
-- $1 +UP
-- $0.25/1 Charmin, paper PG 10/31 (I forgot to use this one! Found it in my coupon clutch after we got home)
(makes it $3.74)

Liquid Plumber (reg: $5.29, sale: $3.99)
Pine-Sol (reg: $3.99)
Glad Trash Bags (reg: $8.39, sale: $6.99)
(2) Scott Bathroom Tissue, single roll (reg: $1.29)
-- $5 +UP wy $15
-- $1/1 Glad Trash bags printable
-- (VV) $0.50/1 Glad product
-- BOGO sale Scott Bathroom Tissue, single roll
(makes the Scott $0.65 ea, Glad $3.82, rest $2.32 ea.)

(2) Gain Dish detergent, Apple Mango Tango (reg: $1.49, sale: $0.89
-- (2) $1/1 Gain paper, PG 10/10
(makes it FREE plus profit!)
(I'd received a free sample of this detergent and LOVED it! Yippee for FREE!)

Total: $31.72
+wellness sale: $8.69
Coupons: $3.50
+UPs spent: $18
Grand Total: $1.53
+UPs earned: $6.00

Final Calculations: $100+ in product, spent $26.48, earned $6 in +UPs, for a savings of OVER 80% (and cash OOP was only $2.01!!)

Rite Aid 11/10

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:42:00 +0000

If you remember, I had $12 in +UPs from my last trip. Since they expire next Saturday, I wanted to be sure to use them. So this trip wasn't amazing, but I did save just over 70% and my out-of-pocket was less than $1 before tax. The big deals this week were for items that I'd just purchased and so not only did I have enough, but I no longer had the good coupons for them. So I just grabbed a few things that were on sale, used a couple coupons, and LOTS of +UPs!

Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush (reg. $4.99, sale $2.99)
-- $0.75/1 coupon from P&G 10/31
-- $2.99 +UP reward
(makes it a $0.75 money maker!)

Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste (reg. $4.49, sale $3.49)
-- $1 coupon from P&G 10/31
-- $2.50 +UP reward
(makes it free!)

(2) Glade Plugins Gel Warmer Kit (reg. $1.99, sale $1.50)
-- $1/2 coupon from coupons.com
-- $1 +UP reward
(makes it $0.50 ea.)

(2) Comet Cleansers (reg. $1.19, sale $0.50)
(no coupons, just good price!)

Rite-Aid PMS Max Strength (reg. $5.49)
-- 10% off earned wellness+ discount
(makes it $4.94 -- and these are the BEST -- I call them "miracle pills")

Total: $21.33
wellness+ savings: $5.91
Coupon savings: $2.75
+UPs earned: $6.49
Grand total: $6.18, a savings of over 70%

And here's how the out-of-pocket figures ran:

Sub-Total: $21.33
wellness+ savings: $5.91
Coupon savings: $2.75
Total: $12.67
+UPs spent: $12
OOP TOTAL: $0.67 + tax

neat!

New Mega Event at Kroger!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:08:00 +0000

Yippee! Kroger's doing one of their famous Mega Events this week and, according to Southern Savers there's over 190 items in the sale! Wow! I did the sale three times tonight, for an extra $15 off my groceries. With coupon matchups, we did very well indeed!

Here's what we did:

MEGA EVENT
Buy 10, get $5 ($0.50 off each item)

Dannon Activia (reg: $1.99)
-- ME: $0.50 off
-- $0.75 printable coupon (from Coupons.com; no longer available)
(makes it $0.74)

Armour Meatballs (reg: $3.49, sale: $2.99)
-- ME: $0.50 off
-- $0.55/1 Armour Meatballs, exp. 11-30-10 (SS 10/03/10)
(makes it $1.94)

(2) Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers (reg: $2.49, sale: $1.89)
-- ME: $0.50 off
-- $0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers via Shortcuts.com
-- $0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, exp. 11-6-10 (GM 09/12/10)
(makes it $0.64 ea.)

(6) Pringles (reg: $1.65, sale: $1.49)
-- ME: $0.50 off
-- (2) $1/3 Pringles cans, exp 11-30-10 (P&G 10/31/10)
(makes it $0.66 ea.)

(2) Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta (reg: $1.99, sale: $1.29)
-- ME: $0.50 off
-- (2) $1 off Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta
(makes it FREE)

(4) Campbell's Chunky Soup (reg: $1.65, sale: $1.49)
-- ME: $0.50 off
-- (4) $0.50/1 Campbell's Chunky Soup printable (doubled)
(makes it FREE)

(5) Swanson Broth (reg: $1.29, sale: $0.99)
-- ME: $0.50 off
-- $0.50/5 Swanson's Broth, 14.5 oz cans (SS 9/26/10)
(makes it $0.29 ea.)

(6) Diet Rite Soft Drinks, 2 liter (reg: $1.67, sale: $1.29)
-- ME: $0.50 off
(makes it $0.79 ea.)

(3) Kroger Canned Fruit (reg: $1.29, sale: $0.99)
-- ME: $0.50 off
(makes it $0.49 ea.)

Sub-total: $51.28
Kroger Plus Card Savings: $9.36
Kroger Mega Event Savings: $15
Coupons (+doubles): $11.80
Total: $15.12, for a savings of 70%

Rite Aid Does it Again!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +0000

And again, a marvelous week at Rite Aid! Although it took me FOREVER to generate my shopping list this week, I think I made out pretty good! Cheap chocolate, FREE shampoo and FREE beauty products, ridiculous pricing on vitamins.... oh yeah, pretty good! *UPDATE: Just ran the number totals and I did WAY BETTER than "pretty good"!!

Here's how I did it:

Transaction #1:

(3) Trident White 3pk, sale: $1.50, reg: $2.79
(2) KitKat Snack Size Bags, sale: $2.50, reg: $3.99

(2) Reeses Snack Size Bags,
sale: $2.50, reg: $3.99

(3) Snickers Fun Size Bags, sale: $2.50, reg: $3.99

(3) Halloween Peeps, sale: $0.69, reg: $0.88
(2) M&Ms Single Serve, sale: $0.50 , reg: $0.88
-- $10 +UP wyb $25
-- $2/3 Trident, Dentyne or Stride gum SS 8/8
-- (2) $1/2 snack size SS 10/17
-- $1/3 Fun Size RP 10/10
-- Free M&Ms Single Serve (rec'd in mail)
-- $1 off snack size VV
(makes it $0.58 ea.)

Nivea Happy Sensation Body Lotion, sale: $5.99, reg: $7.99
-- $5 +UP
-- $1 off Nivea Body Lotion RP 8/29
(makes it FREE)

Use $5/$25 and $1/$1 Bonus

Sub-total: $48.69
Wellness+ sale: - $17.63
Coupons: - $13.50
Total: $17.56
+UPs received: $15

Transaction #2:

(2) Halls Cough Drops 20-25ct. or Defense 30 ct., sale: $1.50, reg: $2.69
-- $1 +UP wyb 2
-- $0.50/1 Halls 30ct. (November Video Values)
-- $0.50/1 Halls (October VV)
(makes it $0.50 ea.)

(2) Oscillococcinum 6ct., sale: BOGO, reg: 14.79
-- $2 +UP (prints 2)
-- $3 off October Video Values
-- $3 off October Video Values (2nd video)
-- (2) $2 off Oscillococcinum printable
(makes it $0.40 ea)

(2) Alka-Seltzer Plus Fast Powder Pack, 10ct., sale: $5.00, reg: $5.49
-- $2 +UP (prints 2)
-- $1 off AS Plus, October VV
-- (2) $3 off AS Plus RP 10/24
(makes it FREE + profit)

Aveeno Shampoo, sale: $5.99, reg: $7.49
-- $1 +UP
-- $4 off Aveeno, October VV
-- $1 off Aveeno Printable
(makes it FREE)

N.Y.C. Color Eye Cosmetics, reg: $1.99
N.Y.C. Nail Enamel, reg: $1.99
-- $1 +UP (prints 2)
-- FREE NYC Nail Enamel wyb N.Y.C product
-- $1 off NYC Color Printable
(makes both FREE + profit)

Resolve Carpet Cleaner, sale: $3.99, reg: 5.99
-- $1 +UP
-- $1.50 off Resolve Carpet Cleaner Printable
(makes it $1.49)

Use $1/$1 Bonus Q

Sub-total: $63.40
Wellness+ sale: - $23.64
Coupons: - $26.50
+UPs spent: - $10
Total: $3.26
+UPs received: $13

Transaction #3:

(2) NatureMade Vitamin C, sale: BOGO, reg: $6.79
-- $2 NM item November VV
-- (2) $1 NM Vitamin C Printable
(makes it $1.40 ea. )

(2) Sundown Vitamin B12, sale: BOGO, reg: $5.99

-- (2) $2 off any Sundown Naturals, Kroger 10/24
-- $1 off any Sundown, November VV
(makes it $0.50 ea.)

(2) Organix Shampoo/Conditioner, sale: BOGO, reg: $6.99
-- $1 +UP (prints 2, unadvertised)
-- $6.99 MIL
-- $3 off any Full Size Renpure
(makes it $1 ea before rebate, with rebate FREE + profit)

(4) Kleenex, sale: BOGO, reg: $2.49
-- $1/3 coupon VV
-- $0.50/3 paper
(makes it $0.87 ea.)

(4) Carefree Pantiliners, sale: $0.99, reg: $1.59
-- (2) $1/2 coupon
(makes it $0.50 ea.)

Mt. Dew 20ox, reg: $1.49

Use $4/$20 Bonus, $1/$1 non-Bonus Q, $1/$10 vitamin wellness Q

Sub-total: $57.35
Wellness+ sale: - $27.15
Coupons: - $21.50
+UPs spent: - $8
Total: $0.70
+UPs received: $2

Summary

Sub-total: $169.44
Wellness+ sale: - $68.42
Coupons: - $61.50

+UPs received: $30

+UPs spent: - $18
Total: $21.52, 12 +UPs, $6.99 mil for a grand total of $2.53, a savings of 98.5%

Of course, this is assuming that I get the entire $6.99 mil from Renpure. I've seen some blog comments that they'll only send $3.99 since I used a $3 coupon. If that's the case, then my savings are *only* 96.7%....

Can I say wow?

Fabulous Rite Aid Trip

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:38:00 +0000

I haven't gone to Rite Aid in the last couple weeks, even though there have been some great sales, mostly 'cause the timing just wasn't right. But I had the opportunity to go this morning and snagged some super deals... and lots of free stuff!

Here's how it worked:

Transaction #1

(2) Nivea Men's Body Wash @ $3.99
(2) Nivea Body Wash @ $3.99
-- $5 +UP wyb $15

-- (2) $3 off Nivea Men's body wash, 16.9 fl oz, RP 10/17-- $3/2 Nivea Women's body wash, 8.4-16.9 fl oz, RP 10/17 made it $0.49 ea. (2) Vicks VapoRub @ $4-- $3 +UP wyb 2-- (2) $1.50 off Vicks product, PG 10/10 made it $1 ea. I then used: $4/$20 Rite Aid purchase when you earn 20 video credits, (Rite Aid coupon) (exp 10/23) printable

Sub-total: $23.96
Coupons: $16.00
Total: $7.96
+UPs received: $8.00

Transaction #2

(2)
Old Spice Red Zone body wash @ $3.00

-- $2 +UP wyb 2

-- B1G1 Old Spice bodywash, max $3.99, PG 9/26 made it $0.50 ea.

(2) Kellogg's Special K @ $2.50
-- $1 +UP wyb 2
-- $1/2 Kellogg’s Special K cereals, 11.4 oz +, RP 9/1 made it $1.50 ea.

Scott Bath Tissue, 12 pk @ $7.49
-- $2 +UP
-- $1 off Scott Bath Tissue, (Rite Aid coupon) printable

-- $1 off Scott Extra Soft bath tissue, 8 + rolls, SS 10/17 made it $3.49

(12) Pringles @ $1 ea.
-- $1 +UP wyb 10

-- (3) $1/4 Pringles Super Stacks, 180 g +, PG 9/26 made it $0.66 ea.

I also used
$5/$25 Rite Aid purchase printable

Sub-total: $30.49
Coupons: $14.00
+UPs spent: $8.00
Total: $8.49
+UPs received: $6.00

Transaction #3

ThermaCare Back Patch 1 ct @ $2.99-- $2.99 SCR #23
-- $1 off Thermacare product, (Rite Aid coupon) (exp 10/23) printable

-- $1 off ThermaCare Heat Wraps printable makes it FREE + $2 profit ColdBuster Warming Syrup, 4 oz. @ $6.99-- $6.99 SCR #24 makes it FREE

Beyond BodiHeat Wraps @ $2.99
-- $2.99 SCR #27 makes it FREE

I then used: $1 off Rite Aid purchase (Rite Aid coupon) (exp 10/23) printable

Sub-total: $12.97
Coupons: $3.00
+UPs spent: $6.00
Total: $3.97
SCR received: $12.97

GRAND TOTAL: $67.42 - $33 in coupons, $14 in +UPs, $12.97 in SCR = $7.45, a savings of 89%

Rite Aid Trip 9/20

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:13:00 +0000

Rite Aid has a great SCR out on Kimberly Clark products. Unfortunately, the deal I'd set up failed due to lack of product. I'm going to have to go on Sunday, lol!

Here's what I did:

(2) U by Kotex (sale: $3.50, reg. $4.49)
-- $3 +UP reward
-- (2) $1/1 coupons made it $1 ea.

Huggies Pure and Natural Jumbo Pack (sale: $8.99, reg. $11.99)
-- $2 +UP
-- $2 off VV
-- $3 off coupon made it $1.99

(the above go toward the KC SCR, $10 wyb $25)

Hungry Jack Pancake Mix (sale: $1.99, reg. $2.49)
-- $1 +UP reward made it $0.99

Duracell Coppertop Batteries, AAA 10pk (sale: $5.99, reg. $8.99)
-- $1 +UP reward
-- $0.75 coupon made it $4.24

(2) Colgate Toothpaste 4.6 oz (sale: $0.99, reg. $2.49?)
-- (2) $1 coupon made it FREE

Subtotal: $37.43
Wellness Sales: $11.48
Coupons: $14.75 (used a $5/$25)
Total: $11.20, $10 +UP

Grand Total: $1.20 for all of the above... AND 1/2 way to the KC promo too! Now to go back to RA this week with every coupon I own and try to get the rest!

My First Publix Trip

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:42:00 +0000

Now that I have Rite Aid and Kroger down, I'm expanding my reach. This week, I tried shopping at Publix. I've heard great things about this store, since they have a lot of store coupons available. They're also a step above Kroger (think Walmart vs. Target), though that does mean their prices are bit higher as well. They seem to have a lot of Buy One Get One Free sales -- which are great for couponers! Publix starts their sales on Wednesday, which gave me lots of time to get my list together as the closest Publix makes a great after-church stop. The biggest issue I had was several coupons that would have saved me even more weren't in my inserts Sunday morning. It's super frustrating when that happens! Even son, everything was 50% off before coupons.

Here's what I was able to do:

(6) Del Monte Fresh Cut Vegetables at $1.29 ($0.64)

(4) Del Monte Tomatoes at $1.49 ($0.74)

(3) Ronzoni Pasta at $1.39 ($0.70)
-- (3) $0.55/1 coupon makes it $0.15 ea.

(4) Campbell's Select Harvest Soup at $2.39 ($1.20)
-- (4) $1/1 coupon makes it $0.20

(2) Rice Krispies at $3.61 ($1.80)
-- $1/2 makes it $1.30

(2) Raisin Bran at $4.19 ($2.09)
-- $1/2 makes it $1.59

(2) Special K at $4.99 ($2.49)
-- $1/2 makes it $2.00

(2) Frosted Mini Wheats at $4.19 ($2.09)
-- $1/2 makes it $1.59

Sub-total: $61.39
BOGO sale: -$29.96
Coupons: -$9.65
Total: $22.30 for a savings of 63%

AMAZING deal at Toys R Us -- perfect for Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:18:00 +0000

I just got back from Toys R Us. They have a great sale right now on lots of items (Buy 2 Get 1 Free) and on top of that, the above two games were on sale AND coupons came out as well. Here's what I did:

(3) Monopoly Games (sale: $7.99 reg. $12.99)
(3) Sorry Games (sale: $7.99 reg. $16.99)
-- B2G1F sale
-- (6) $4/1 coupons found here or in the USA Weekend in today's paper
Final cost: $7.96 for all 6 games ($1.33 ea. -- a savings of 91%)

Now to hope my nieces and nephews don't see this post! ;-)

I saved 94% at Rite Aid today!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:04:00 +0000

Even though it's Saturday, I was able to find almost all the deals I had on my list. They were only sold out of one item (which is amazing), and then one item that I had a coupon for they don't carry yet. Still, I got over $80 worth of product for less than $5! Have I said that I love Rite Aid?

Here's how it worked out:

Transaction #1:

Crest Toothpaste 6.2 oz (sale: $2.49, reg. $4.49)
-- $1.50 +UP
-- $1 coupon makes it FREE

Listerine PocketPaks 72 ct. (sale: $2.99, reg. $4.49)
-- $2 +UP
-- $1 VideoValues coupon makes it FREE

(2) Veet Lotion ($8.99 ea.)
(2) Clearasil ($5.49 ea.)
-- B1G150 sale
-- $5 +UP wyb $15 worth
-- (2) $3 off Veet
-- $2 off Clearasil
-- $1 off Clearasil makes it $1.93 ea.

Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons (sale: $4.00, reg. $5.29)
-- $3 +UP
-- $2 coupon makes it FREE

Subtotal: $43.23
Wellness Sales: - $12.04
Coupons: - $18.00 (includes $5/$25 coupon)
Total: $13.19
Got Back: $11.50 +UP

Transaction #2:

(6) Garnier Fructis Shampoo/Conditioner (sale: $2.99 ea, reg. $4.29)
-- $5 +UP wyb $15 worth
-- (5) $1 off coupon
-- (2) $1 off Video Values makes it $0.99 ea (had one from August and one from September)

Nivea Lip Balm ($2.99 ea.)
-- B1G150 sale
-- $2 +UP wyb 2

-- $2/2 Nivea lip care makes it $0.24 ea.

Crest 3D White Toothpaste 4 oz (sale: $2.99, reg. $3.79)
-- $2 SCR
-- $0.75 coupon makes it $0.25

Jolt Blue Bolt ($1.49)

Subtotal: $37.00
Wellness Sales: $10.10
Coupons: $14.75
+ UPs used: $11.50
Total: $0.65
Got Back: $7 +UP, $2 SCR

Summary

$80.23 - $22.14 - $32.75 - $20.50 = $4.84, a savings of $75.39 or 94%

Airplane Price Check at Walgreens....

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:45:00 +0000

I always have very good "luck" at Walgreens. I read so many posts and comments on blogs about how awful Walgreens is with coupons -- it all depends on the staff, and more importantly, the manager. I've dealt with different people each time I go to Walgreens and my experience has been amazing. Today, I couldn't find several items on the shelf... it wasn't as if they were sold out, I couldn't even find the spot for them. I asked a manager and he went into the back room and found exactly what I needed. Yippee! So, major coupon/customer service kudos to Walgreens, 3900 Washington Rd, Martinez GA. You rock!

Here's how it worked out:

Transaction #1:

Irwin Naturals Healthy Skin & Hair plus Nails Supplements 60 ct @ $10 (sale)
-- $10 RR makes it Free

Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm .07/.075 @ $2 ea. (sale)
-- $2 RR makes it Free

Sale savings of $5.98

Total: $12 + tax
Received: $12 in RR

Transaction #2:

(2) Renpure Organics Shampoo/Conditioner 8/13.5 oz @ $6.99
--- BOGO sale
-- Try me Free Rebate on select bottles made them both FREE

(3) Domino Sugar 4 lbs
-- $1.99 ea with in-ad coupon

(4) Campbell's Soup

-- 2/$1 with in-ad coupon
-- $0.50/2 coupon makes it $0.36 ea.
(I had two coupons, but only grabbed one. Oh well, still a great price!)

Sale savings of $6.99

Subtotal: $21.92
Coupons: -$19.46
Total: $2.46 + tax

Grand Total: $46.89 (cost) - $12.97 (sale) - $19.46 (coupons/RR) - $6.99 (rebate) = $7.47, a savings of 84%!

Rite Aid Trip 9/1

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:31:00 +0000

Happy September! It's not noticeably cooler yet, but that will happen soon enough, I'm sure. Today I had my list all drawn up only to find that they were sold out of some things I wanted. That's the first time this has happened, so I guess these deals were great enough that more folks jumped in and started saving! A few of these deals weren't mentioned in my circular, but I found them in the circular for the Atlanta area. When I called the store, I talked with the manager who said that the items should be on sale even if they weren't in my paper. I printed out the one page that had the three items I was interested in and she made the price adjustments today. Yay!

Here's how it worked out:

Transaction #1:

Hellmann's Mayonnaise Squeeze Bottle (sale: $2.50, reg. $4.69)
-- $1 +UP
-- $0.75 coupon (printable) made it $0.75

Jolt Wired Grape (sale: $0.99, reg. $1.49)
-- (Sam wanted it and it helped with my total!)

Bufferin 130ct (sale: $6.99, reg. $9.49)
-- $6 SCR made it $0.99

(2) Lady Speed Stick Deodorant (sale: $2 ea, reg. $3.79)
-- $1 + UP wyb 2
-- $1 Video Values coupon from August
-- $1 coupon from Kroger insert 8/29 (manu. coupon, not store)
-- $0.75 coupon (printable) made it $0.13 ea. (wow!)

DynaPep Energy Shots (sale: $3.99, reg. $5.29)
-- $3.99 SCR made it FREE

Nivea Lip Balm @ $2.99
-- $2.99 SCR made it FREE

Used $4/$20 Video Values

Sub-total: $21.46
Coupons -$7.50
Total: $13.96 + tax
Received: $3 +UP, $12.98 SCR

Transaction #2:

Brita Filter 3pk (sale: $16.99, reg. $21.99)
-- $3 SCR
-- $2 coupon (printable) made it $11.99 (or $4 ea!)

Raid Bug Barrier @ $8.99
-- $3 coupon (paper)
-- $1 Video Values (August) made it $4.99

Jolt Blue Bolt (sale: $0.99, reg. $1.49)

Used $5/$25 Video Values (August) coupon

Sub-total: $25.98
Coupons: $11 + $3 +UPs = $14
Total: $12.97 + $3 SCR

Grand Total: $47.44 - $21.50 - $15.98 = $9.96, a savings of 79%!

Rite Aid Trip 8/25

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:17:00 +0000

Rite Aid has been my favorite drug store since I began couponing a couple months ago, and today was no exception! With the help of Southern Savers, I was able to do some great matchups and take advantage of great sales, great rewards and great rebates! Here in Augusta, we get the "short" Rite Aid ad, which means a lot of the super cool deals weren't available to me. But I still did amazingly well!

Here's how it worked out:

TRANSACTION #1

Oreos (sale: $2.99, reg. $4.79)
-- $1 +UP makes it $1.99

(4) Royal Gelatin Dessert (sale: $0.25 ea., reg. $0.59 ea.)
-- $1 +UP wyb 4 makes it FREE

(3) M&M 12oz pkg (sale: $2.50 ea., reg. $3.99 ea.)
-- $1 +UP wyb 2
-- Buy (2) 8.2oz+ M&Ms and get (1) 9.4oz+ M&Ms Free, exp. 8-29-10 (SS 08/01/10) makes it $1.34 ea.

(2) Kotex Maxi Pads (sale: $3.50 ea., reg. $3.99)
-- $3 +UP wyb 2
-- $2/2 Kotex Pads, exp. 9-19-10 (SS 08/08/10) makes it $1 ea.

(3) Pentel Wow! Pens (4pk) (sale: $1.33 ea., reg. $2.29)
-- $2 SCR wyb 3 makes it $0.66 ea.

Regular Price Total: $33.97

I also used a $5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon from RedPlum.com

Total: $25.49
Coupons: $9.50
OOP: $15.98 + tax
+UP: $7
SCR: $3

TRANSACTION #2

(2) Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Pens 2pk (reg. $3.99)
-- B1G1 Free sale
-- $1/1 Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens or Highliters RA printable
-- (2) $1 off printable makes it $0.50 ea.

Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners (sale: $0.99, reg. $1.49)
-- $1/1 Kotex Product RA printable makes it FREE

BackAid Max (sale: $3.49, reg. $6.99)
-- $3.49 SCR makes it FREE

(2) John Frieda Root Awakenings products (sale: $5 ea., reg. $6.99)
(1) John Frieda Sheer Blonde product (sale: $5, reg. $6.99)
-- $5 SCR wyb 3
-- (2) $3/1 John Frieda Root Awakening, exp. 10-9-10 (SS 08/22/10)
-- $2/1 John Frieda Hair Care Product, exp. 10-9-10 (SS 08/22/10) makes it $.67 ea.

Tone Body Wash (sale: $2.99, reg. $4.99)
-- $2 SCR
-- $1 printable makes it FREE

Percogesic tablets (sale: $1.00, reg. $8.49)

Regular Price total: $50.91

I also used a $5 off $25 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values

Total: $27.46
Coupons: $18
+UP: $7
OOP: $2.46 + tax
SCR: $10.49

GRAND TOTAL:

Regular Price: $84.88
wellness+ Sale: -$31.94
subtotal: $52.94
Coupons/+UP: -$34.50
subtotal: $18.44
Single Check Rebate: $13.49
TOTAL: $4.95 + tax for all of the above
a savings of 94%

Amazing!

Giveaway!! 5 Readers Will Win a Copy of our Book Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:14:00 +0000

Read below for this special giveaway from The Krazy Coupon Lady!

Giveaway!! 5 Readers Will Win a Copy of our Book Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey!: "

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Kroger Mega Event cont.

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:16:00 +0000

This week Kroger's continuing their Mega Event. I had my list all narrowed down (qualified for the Event 4 times!) with matching coupons, sales, catalinas, etc.

Of course, once we got to the store, there were a couple other deals on things we needed (milk, bread, zippies) and a couple things we didn't really need but were important nonetheless (ice cream, RC).

I used the self-checkout this time as I was doing three transactions due to the catalinas and I didn't want to hold up a clerked line. It worked out just fine and I felt a little less stressed doing it that way 'cause I wasn't holding anyone up and I could take my time and count items and ensure coupons cleared. The only hassle is that the attendant has to scan in all coupons herself. So after each transaction I'd hit the coupon button and then wait for her to come, take my coupons to her station and scan them. It worked out fine, just would be nicer if I could scan my own coupons!

Here's how my transactions worked out:

Transaction #1:

(8) Progresso Traditional or Rich & Hearty Soup 18.5-19 oz @ $1.69 ea. (savings of $.27 - $.30 ea)
-- $.50/1 for Mega Event
-- CAT: Buy 8 get $3
-- $.50/2 ecoupon
-- (4) $.50/2 paper coupon (doubled) makes it $.26 ea with cat, $.63 ea without
(this catalina didn't print, so I'm experiencing their customer service for the first time. We'll see how it goes! UPDATE: apparently, this promotion only works at a few stores, and mine isn't one of them. I've asked how I can get a list of what promotions are valid for my store so we'll see!)

I also qualified for the Bonus Box Tops and won 25 free Box Tops. Since we don't have kids, I go online and add them to my in-laws school. Each coupon for 25 BTFE (Box Tops For Education) is worth $2.50 for Heritage Christian School!

Transaction #2:

(5) Nature Valley Granola Bars @ $2.49 ea (savings of $.26 ea)
-- $.50/1 for Mega Event
-- CAT: Buy 5 get $3.50
-- $.50/1 ecoupon
-- $.50/1 ecoupon .

-- $.50/1 ecoupon

-- .$75/2 ecoupon
-- (2) $.75/2 paper coupon makes it .$54 ea. after cat

(1) Old El Paso Taco Shells @ $1.49 ea (savings of $.70)
(1) Old El Paso Refried Beans @ $1.49 ea
-- $.50/1 for Mega Event
-- (1) $.60/2 ecoupon makes it $.69 ea

Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue 12 double rolls @ $5.99 (savings of $.60)
-- $.50/1 for Mega Event
-- $.50/1 paper coupon (doubled) makes it $4.49

Again, I qualified for the BTFE coupon (which is why I split my transactions this way). The site that helps me build my shopping list had the NV Granola Bars listed at $1.99 instead of $2.49 so they would've been $.14! But $.54 is still a super deal!

Transaction #3:

(1) Yoplait Delights 4-pk @ $2.29 (savings of $.50)

-- $.50/1 for Mega Event

-- $1/1 ecoupon
-- $.50/1 paper coupon (doubled) makes it FREE+

(2) Yoplait Fiber One multipack @ $2.29 (savings of $.20 ea)

-- $.50/1 for Mega Event

-- (2) $.50/1 paper coupon (doubled) makes it $.79 ea.

(3) Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt 4-pk @ $1.79 ea (savings of $.20 ea)

-- $.50/1 for Mega Event

-- (3) $.50/1 paper coupon (doubled) makes it $.79 ea

(8) SoBe Lifewater or Juice @ .99 ea (savings of $.50 ea)
(2) SoBe Lifewater @ $1.49 (not sure why these didn't come through at the sale price)

-- $.50/1 for Mega Event

-- $2/10 e-coupon makes it .39 ea

1% Milk @ $2.08 (savings of $.50)

Kroger Chocolate Ice Cream @ $1.19
(no savings, unless you count that I didn't buy a name brand for 3-4 times as much!)

(2) Sara Lee Whole Grain White Bread @ $1.00 ea (savings of $1.49 ea)

(2) Hefty Storage Bags (quart and gallon) @ $1.00 ea (savings of $1.69 ea)

(4) 2 liter RC and AW Root Beer @ $.75 ea (savings of $.92 ea)

TOTALS:

Transaction #1
OOP: $5.37
Savings: $10.72 (68%)

Transaction #2:
OOP: $12.63
Savings: $11.95 (49%)

Transaction #3:
OOP: $12.83
Savings: $39.03 (76% -- best yet!)

Total
OOP: $30.83
Savings: $61.70 (67%)
(and this doesn't include the $3 catalina that should be mailed to me!)

Finally made it to Bi-Lo and wow.....

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:28:00 +0000

Bi-Lo is hard to shop at as their ad in the Sunday paper runs from Sunday through Tuesday. I typically shop on Wednesdays, so just miss the ad and don't have time to study the new one. This week though, I saw several deals at Bi-Lo, so adjusted my schedule to shop today. And am I glad I did! The deals all worked as they should, I found all the items I was looking for and saved a bunch!

Here's how it worked:

(2) Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad @ $2.25 ea.
-- BOGO sale
-- $.50/2 coupon (doubled) for a total of $.62 ea.

(2) Peter Pan Peanut Butter @ $2.70 ea.
-- BOGO sale
-- (2) $.60 off coupon (doubled) for a total of $.15 ea.

(2) Kleenex @ $2.42 ea.
-- BOGO sale
-- (2) $.50 off coupon (doubled) for a total of $.21 ea.

(2) X-14 Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner @ $1.32 ea.
-- BOGO sale
-- (2) $.55 off coupon (doubled) for a total of FREE + profit

Tidy Cat 10lb bag litter @ $2.94
-- BOGO sale (rings up 1/2 price, no need to buy two)
-- $1 coupon for a total of $.47

(2) All 2x Free and Clear laundry detergent 32 loads @ $5.69 ea.
-- BOGO sale
-- (2) $1 coupon for a total of $1.85 ea.

OOP: $5.23 + tax
Savings: $26.47 -- 84% !!!

New Kroger Mega Event This Week!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:12:00 +0000

Great sales + E-coupons + Coupons + Catalinas = Happiness!

Seriously, this was a great week at Kroger. I had some great coupons and combined with e-coupons and Kroger's new Mega event, well... wow!

Kroger's Mega event is Buy any 8 participating items, get $4 off instantly. I bought 16! So an extra $.50 off each of those 16 items... yay!

I even had an e-coupon that I didn't know would apply, so ended up getting deodorant for my hubby for free! Pretty sweet.

Here's how it worked:

(3) Hamburger Helper @ $1.39 ea (savings of $.20 ea.)

-- $.50 off ea. for Mega Event

-- $.75/3 e-coupon

-- $.75/3 paper coupon for a total of $.39 ea.

(2) Betty Crocker Cookie Mix @ $1.99 ea (savings of $.20 ea.)

-- $.50 off ea. for Mega Event

-- (2) $.50 off paper coupon (doubled) for a total of $.49 ea.

(2) Sobe drinks @ $.99 ea. (savings of $.50 ea.)

-- $.50 off ea. for Mega Event for a total of $.49 ea. (needed these to reach 16 items)

(3) Betty Crocker Warm Delights @ $1.99 ea

-- $.50 off ea. for Mega Event

-- (2) $.50 off e-coupons

-- $.75 off e-coupon

-- (3) $.75 off paper coupon for a total of $.16 ea.

Yoplait YoPlus yogurt 4pk @ $2.29 (savings of $.20)

-- $.50 off for Mega Event

-- $.50 paper coupon (doubled) for a total of $.79

(2) Cheerios @ $1.98 ea (savings of $1.01 ea.)

-- $.50 off ea. for Mega Event

-- (2) $.55 off ecoupons

-- $1/2 paper coupon for a total of $.43 ea.

(2) Golden Grahams @ $1.98 ea. (savings of $.90 ea.)

-- $.50 off ea. for Mega Event

-- $1/2 General Mills paper coupon for a total of $.98 ea

Kroger 1% Milk @ $2.08 (savings of $.20)

Chocolate Stuffed Oreos @ $2.69

-- $.50 off ea. for Mega Event for a total of $2.19

Chewy Chips Ahoy @ $2.59

-- Free cookies wyb cookies and milk coupon for a total of FREE

Kroger Bread @ $1.00 (savings of $.29)

Orange Crush Dessert Topping @ $2.79

-- $2.50 catalina

-- $.55 paper coupon for a total of FREE + profit

Tyson Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts @ $1.99/lb.

-- spent: $6.01, saved: $6.04

(2) Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant @ $2.49 (savings of $1.50)

-- $2 off e-coupon

-- $3/2 paper coupon for a total of FREE

Total OOP: 20.81 + tax

Savings: 43.19 --- 67%!

and that doesn't include the $2.50 catalina to use next time!

Kroger's Great Sales and a "Surprise" Catalina!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:38:00 +0000

This week Kroger has a special Mega Event on P&G items. Buy 4, get $4 off immediately. I'd built my list to get 8 items, but one wasn't there and two others were different prices compared to what I'd seen on Southern Savers. So I scratched that and only did one set of 4. Still a great deal! Plus, General Mills cereal was on a special 3 Day Sale and select cereals were 50% off. I had some coupons too, so that dropped the price even further. Of course, most of the cereal's I wanted weren't on the sale.... but I still got some great deals!

Here's how it worked out:

(2) Total Cereal @ $1.74 ea (savings of $1.75 ea.)
-- (2) $.75 off coupons for a total of $.99 ea.

(2) Old Spice High Endurance Body Wash @ 2.99 ea. (savings of $.30 ea.)
-- $1 off ecoupon (was supposed to be $2, but grabbed the wrong brand of Body Wash)
-- $2 off from P&G Mega Event for a total of $1.49 ea.

Lucky Charms @ $2.39 (savings of $2.40)
-- $.60 off ecoupon
-- $1/2 GM cereal for a total of $1.29

Honey Nut Cheerios @ $2.14 (savings of $2.15)
-- $.55 off ecoupon
-- $1/2 GM cereal for a total of $1.14

Downy Dryer Sheets @ $4.99 (savings of $1.80)
-- $2 off ecoupon
-- $1 off paper coupon
-- $1 off from P&G Mega Event for a total of $.99

Febreze Air Effects @ $2.50 (savings of $.79)
-- $1 off ecoupon
-- $1 off from P&G Mega Event for a total of $.50

A&W Ice Cream Topping @ $2.79
-- $.75 off ecoupon
-- $.55 off paper coupon
-- $2.50 catalina for a total of FREE + $1.01 money maker

(6) Yoplait Yogurt cups @ $.50 ea (savings of $.10 ea,)
-- $.40/6 off ecoupon
-- $.40/6 off paper coupon (doubled) for a total of $.30 ea.

Total OOP: $15.32 (incl. tax)
Coupon savings: $10.75
Bonus coupons: $0.40 (doubles)
Kroger savings: $16.04
Total Savings: $27.19 (64%) -- this doesn't include the catalina, however, so that makes it even better!
---- Actual Total Savings: $29.69 (66%)

wellness+ at Rite Aid

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:52:00 +0000

Rite Aid is officially my fave drugstore. And the folks at the Rite Aid on Wheeler Rd. at Augusta Parkway (store #11836) are simply super! I've had the privilege of checking out with two different clerks and both were friendly and helpful. And the deals! I love the Single Check Rebates they offer and the +UP rewards make saving so much fun.

I felt like a veteran today when the lady in line behind me said that she was just wondering how I was able to save so much! I told her, "http://southernsavers.com" and smiled!

Today I did three transactions. My total OOP was $36.92 + tax, wellness+/coupons/+UP savings was $95.31. When you add in the three SCRs I qualified for, that makes the savings $106.30 + Glam Camp bag w/samples. A savings of almost 75%! Here's what I got:

LA Looks Gel reg. $3.69, sale $1.99
-- $1 off coupon
-- $.99 SCR
Total: FREE

(3) Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages reg. $4.49 - $4.99, sale $3.00 ea.
-- $3/3 select Band-Aid products
-- $2 +UP reward
Total: $1.34 ea.

(2) Skippy Peanut Butter reg. $2.99, sale $2.50
(2) Ragu Pasta Sauce reg. $3.49, sale $2.50
(2) Lipton Tea Bags 100 ct. reg. $4.79, sale $2.50
-- $5 +UP wyb $15 in product
-- (2) $.40 off Skippy PB
-- $.60/2 Ragu
-- $.60/2 Lipton Tea
Total: $1.34 ea.

Tide Free 2X 32 load Detergent reg. $9.99, sale $5.99
-- $1 coupon
-- $1 +UP
-- $1 +UP (from previous trip)
Total: $2.99

Herbal Essences Shampoo/Conditioner reg. $4.49, sale $2.50
Herbal Essences Hair Spray reg. $4.49, sale $2.50
-- $2 +UP reward wyb 2
-- B1 Herbal Essences Shampoo/Conditioner G1 Herbal Essences styler Free
Total: $.25 ea

Aussie Shampoo reg. $4.69, sale $2.50
Aussie Mousse reg. $4.99, sale $2.50
-- $1 +UP reward wyb 2
-- B1 Aussie Shampoo/Conditioner G1 Aussie styler Free
Total: $.75 ea.

(4) Crest Pro-Health Rinse 1liter reg. $6.49, sale $5.00
-- (2) $2 off Crest Rinse
-- $5/25 Rite Aid Coupon (purchased more than just these in this transaction)
-- $10 SCR wyb 4
(these will count toward the Oral Health SCR for $10 wyb $25. just need $5 more!)
Total: $.25 ea (for now!)

(2) Excedrin Migraine 24 ct. reg. $4.99, sale $1.99
-- (2) $1 off coupon
Total: $.99 ea

Veet Rapid Action Hair Removal Gel Cream reg. $6.49, sale B1G1
-- (2) $3 off coupon
-- Free Glam Camp bag with beauty samples wyb $10 worth of product, including Veet and Clearasil
Total: $.25 ea.

Clearasil Deep Cleanse Daily Face Wash reg. $5.49, sale B1G1
-- $2 off coupon
-- $1 off coupon
-- Free Glam Camp bag with beauty samples wyb $10 worth of product, including Veet and Clearasil
Total: $1.25 ea

Amazing!

Double Coupons = FREE!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:18:00 +0000

Ok, so not all my coupons double at Kroger, and not all the coupons that do double equal free items. But I did get TEN free items at Kroger today, so I'm stoked! I also used eCoupons for the first time today. You can load coupons from Kroger, P&G, Cellfire and Shortcuts to your Kroger card and they automatically come off when you buy the item. They don't double, or work more than once, but hey! It's cool! And I had a coupon on there I didn't know about (I changed my shopping list at the last minute) and saved an extra $1. :-)

Hope you have a lot of time to read... this is a looong list!

(2) Kelloggs Corn Flakes @ $1.98 ea. (savings of $1.12 ea.)
- $1/2 Kellogg's Cereal coupon
- $1 off Corn Flakes eCoupon for a total of $0.98 ea.

(2) Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush @ $1 ea. (savings of $1.69 ea.)
- $2/2 coupon for a total of FREE

(2) Crest Toothpaste @ $1 ea. (savings of $1.59 ea.)
- $0.50 coupon (doubled) x 2 for a total of FREE

(2) Kellogg's Rice Krispies @ $1.98 ea. (savings of $0.91 ea.)
- $1/2 Kellogg's Cereal coupon for a total of $1.48 ea.

(1) Cheer Laundry Detergent @ $4.99 (savings of $2.50)
- $2 off eCoupon for a total of $2.99

(1) Kroger Beef 5lb @ $7.95 (savings of $0.05 [lol!])

(1) Cottonelle Bath Tissue @ $4.99 (savings of $2.70)
- $0.50 coupon (doubled) for a total of $3.99

(5) Michelina Frozen Meals @ $0.88 ea. (savings of $0.12 ea.)
- $1/5 coupon for a total of $0.68 ea.

(2) Activia Yogurt 4pk @ $2.29 ea. (savings of $0.21 ea.)
- $0.50 ea. Mega Event
- $1 off coupon x2 for a total of $0.79 ea

(5) Kraft Cheese @ $2.38 ea. (savings of $0.91 ea.)
- $0.50 ea. Mega Event
- $5 Catalina for a total of $0.88 ea.

(5) Smart Water @ $1.25 ea. (savings of $0.64 ea.)
- $0.50 ea. Mega Event for a total of $0.75 ea.

(1) 1% Milk @ $2.18 (savings of $0.20)

(4) Spaghettios @ $0.99 ea.
- $0.50 ea. Mega Event
- $0.50/2 coupon (doubled) x 2 for a total of FREE

(2) Green Giant Steamer Vegetables @ $1.99 (savings of $0.30)
- $0.50 ea. Mega Event
- $0.50 coupon (doubled) x 2 for a total of FREE

(2) Dole Fruit Juice @ $2.29 (savings of $0.70)
- $0.50 ea. Mega Event for a total of $1.79 ea.

(1) Pork Roast @ $6.33 (savings of $2.74)

Total before savings: 107.77
Savings: $61.76

Total OOP: 46.01 + tax

Again, over 50%!

I (heart) Rite Aid!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:42:00 +0000

Today's Rite Aid trip wasn't as exciting as my first one, but it's still pretty sweet! I got a few free things, and saved a bundle on the rest. Used my first Video Value coupons too! I'd written out my transactions before hand, but one of the deals mentioned online didn't really apply, so I had to rearrange on the fly and I missed redeeming an UP reward. But that gives me an extra $1 for next week!

Instead of listing out each transaction, etc. like I've been doing, I'm going to try listing each item and the coupons, etc. that I used - to show the actual cost per item (after coupons, +UPs and SCRs).

Viva Towels 8 ct. - regular price: $12.99, on sale for $6.99
- $1 Video Values coupon
- $1 +UP for a total of $4.99

Motrin PM 20 ct. - regular price: $5.99
- $3 in ad coupon
- $2 +UP reward
- $1 manf. coupon for a total of FREE (did this 2x)

Garnier Fructis Shampoo/Conditioner - reg. $4.29, sale $3
- $1 coupon (2x)
- $1/2 +UP reward for a total of $1.50 ea. (bought two)

Biotrue Contact Solution - reg. $4.99
- $4 SCR for a total of $.99

Axe Shower Gel - reg. $5.69, sale $3.99
- $1 Video Values coupon
- $1 +UP reward for a total of $1.99

Total OOP: $15.95 + tax
SCR: $4
+UP: $1
Grand total: $10.95 + tax for the above.

Kroger Trip 7/14/10

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Kroger has a great deal going on this week! $5 off wyb any 10 participating items. And there are a LOT! I'll be going back for more as some are refrigerated and we had other errands to run, but here's how the trip went today:

(1) Smart Water @ $1.25 (reg. $1.89)
(2) Quaker Life Cereal @ $2.69 ea. (reg. $3.49 ea)
(2) StayFree Pads @ $2.50 ea. (reg. $3.19 ea)
(2) Suave Deodorant @ $1.50 ea. (reg. $2.06 ea.)
(1) Lever Bar Soap 2-pk @ $2.00 (reg. $2.09)
(2) Spaghettios @ $0.99 ea.

Kroger credited me $5 for the Mega Event.

I then used:

(1) B1G1 free StayFree Pads (value: $2.50)
(2) $0.50 off Suave Deodorant (doubled!)
(1) $0.50 off Lever Bar Soap (doubled!)

Total: $8.11

Here's the savings breakdown (Kroger prints this on their receipts... love it!)

MFG coupon savings: $4.00
Bonus coupon savings: $1.50 (this is the doubled coupon savings)
Store coupon and Kroger Plus savings: $9.83
Total Coupon Savings: $15.33 (65%)

Woot!

Rite Aid FTW!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:48:00 +0000

I'm loving Rite Aid! I scored some great deals today - plus coupons and SCR (Single Check Rebates) made for a super profitable trip. Rite Aid FTW! (For The Win!)

Here's how it played out:

Transaction #1

(1) Brita Classic Pitcher @ $16.99 (reg. $21.99)
(1) Suave Professionals Shampoo @ $2 (reg. $2.69)
(1) Suave Professionals Conditioner @ $2 (reg. $2.69)

I then used:

(1) $1 off wyb 2 Suave Professionals shampoo/conditioner (This beeped at the counter, but Monique and I both checked it twice and it should've worked, so she just added it. She's awesome!)
(1) $5 off Brita Pitcher (printable)
(1) $5 +UP reward from last week

Total: $9.99, plus 2 +UP rewards totaling $3

Transaction #2

(1) Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast Toothpaste @ $2.69 (reg. $3.79)
(1) Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste @ $2.99 (reg. $4.49)
(1) Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush @ $2.49 (reg. $4.29)
(1) Always Maxi Pads @ $2.99 (reg. $3.99)

I then used:

(1) $0.75 off Crest Toothpaste
(1) $0.75 off Crest 3D Toothpaste
(1) $2.00 off Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush
(1) $1.00 off Always Pads
(2) +UP rewards from Trans. #1 totaling $3

Total: $3.66

I also submitted my receipt for the SCR as well:

$2.69 SCR for Crest Extra White Toothpaste
$1 SCR for Always Pads
$2 SCR for Crest 3D Toothpaste

GRAND TOTAL: $9.99 + $3.66 - $5.69 = $7.96

Rite Aid Happiness!

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:24:00 +0000

UPDATE: Savings at Rite Aid Better Than Previously Announced! See Below for the Scoop!

I spent some time this week watching videos on the Rite Aid website. This allowed me not only to grab some great coupons, but also a $5 off $20 coupon. With my coupon pouch (I really need a better way to organize!) and the Rite Aid ad in hand, I did my first Rite Aid shop.

I read about folks who have so many issues with coupon users. The Lord has blessed abundantly in my case as both at Walgreens and Rite Aid I had amazing service. I'll definitely be returning to those stores - and they're the closest ones, too! :-)

Here's how it played out:

Transaction #1:

(1) Crest Whitening w/Scope toothpaste ($2.49 with wellness+ card)

I used

(1) $0.75 off coupon

Total: $1.74 with a $2 +UP for a Grand Total of: $0.26 money maker!

Transaction #2:

(1) Renu Sensitive Eyes Contact Solution ($7.29 with wellness+ card)

(1) Gillette Fusion Shave Gel ($2.99 with wellness+ card)

(1) Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor ($9.99 with wellness+ card)

(1) Gillette Deodorant ($4.00 with wellness+ card)

(1) Gillette Body Wash ($4.00 with wellness+ card)

I used:

(1) $5 off $20 coupon

(1) $2 off Renu Solution

(2) $2 off Gillette Body Wash or Deodorant

(1) $2 off Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor

(1) $2 +UP Reward from Transaction #1

Total: $13.27 with a $5 +UP Reward for a Grand Total of $8.27

BUT

The Shave Gel, Deodorant, Body Wash and the Renu Solution have rebates. I currently have a rebate check waiting for me that totals $10.29, which leaves my true total at: $1.74 + $13.27 - $5.00 - $10.29 = $0.28 MONEY MAKER!!

Can you say WOW?!?!?!?!

Walgreens Wonders

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah Jones) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:20:00 +0000

After reading the comments on Hip2Save's recent Walgreens video, I admit I was apprehensive about my first Walgreens foray this morning.

I'm happy to report that the Walgreens I visited was super helpful. The store manager helped me find an item and the cashier also went above and beyond to help me try to find one of the "Free with RR" items (unfortunately, they were sold out). The cashier was super helpful too, allowing me to use my coupons and do three transactions. I made sure to thank her, and I'll be returning to that Walgreens for sure!

Although we did grab a couple impulse items, we still made out better than 50%! Here's how it broke down:

Transaction #1:

(1) Airplus Aloe Socks (on sale for $3)
(4) Pringles (on sale for 4/$5)

I then used:

(1) $1.00/4 Pringles coupon

Total: $7.00 with a $3 RR

Transaction #2:

(4) Cambells' Soup ($1.49 ea.)
(5) Royal Gelatin ($0.62 - $0.69 ea.)
(1) Blistop (on sale for $5.00)

I then used:

(1) 5/$1.00 Royal Gelatin Walgreens coupon
(1) 2/$1.00 Campbell's Soup (limit 4) Walgreens coupon
(1) $3 RR from Trans. #1

Total: $5.00 with a $5.00 RR (basically FREE!!!)

Transaction #3:

(1) Honey Maid Graham Crackers (on sale for $3)
(1) Hershey's Milk Chocolate 6-pack (on sale for $3)
(1) Kraft Jet Puffed marshmallows (FREE when you buy the first two - $1.99 value)
(2) Arizona Specialty Teas ($1.00 ea.)
(2) Sub-Zero stainless steel water bottles (on sale for $2.99 ea.)
(1) DVD movie ($5.99)
(2) Walgreens Pure Water 24 pack (on sale for $4.00 ea.)

I then used:

(1) $2.19 ea. Walgreens Pure Water 24 pack (limit 2) coupon
(1) $1.00 off when you buy Honey Maid Grahams, Hershey's and Kraft Marshmallows
(1) $5.00 RR

Total: $18.35

My three transactions totaled: $30.35
Savings across the board (sales, coupons, RR etc.) totaled: 36.15

Even with the couple "impulse" buys, we still saved over 50%!

*happy dance*