So Walgreens was full of excitement this week! Weds and Thurs they had the special spend $25 get $5 back. And then Thurs & Fri there was a coupon for 15% off for "friends and family." I got the coupon from being a fan of theirs on facebook. Walgreens also released new coupons that we could get online and they can be "stacked" with manufacturer coupons. Stacked means you can use them both. They trick is to always hand over the manufacturer coupons first, then hand over the Walgreens coupons. I am going to change the way I list my stuff. Next to the item I am going to use this format (regular price/discounted price/Man Q/Wags Q/RR/Mail in Rebate=total price).
Ok, so I started the week off with $25 in RR.
4 Reisen Candy, 6 oz bag (2.29/1.15=1.15ea)
6 Reisen Candy, 6oz bag (2.29/.98=.98ea)
3 Ducolax balance (6.99/3.00MQ/4.00RR/5.00MIR=Free + 5.00 Moneymaker ea)
2 Complete Eye solution (7.99/8RR=Free)
Snickers bar (.89/.50WAGQ=.39)
4 boxes Jello (1.00/.25MFRQ/.61WAGQ=.14ea)
2 Ziploc Bags (3.29/.50MFRQ/1.30WAGQ=1.49 ea) (Plus, this qualifies me for another Johnson rebate for $5, so this is a moneymaker)
3 Jergens soap, 8pk (2.69/.70WAGQ=1.99ea)
Puffs Tissue (1.79/1.00MFRQ/.90WAGQ=Free + .11 Overage)
2 Gallons of Milk (3.29/Sale2.99)
4 Lindsay Olives (2.00/.50MFRQ/1.01WAGQ=.49ea)
4 Viva Paper towels, 6 pack (6.99/5.94(15%)/2.00MFRQ/2.00WAGQ=1.94ea)
Snuggie (X-mas present for co-worker)(15.99/12.74(15%))
Cookie Tin (X-mas present for co-worker)(4.99/4.24(15%))
3 Triaminic Strips (6.99/5.94(15%)/3.00MFRQ/2.00WAGQ/2.50RR = Free + 1.56 moneymaker ea)
1 Triaminic Strips (6.99/5.94(15%)/2.00MFRQ/2.00WAGQ/2.50RR = Free + .56 moneymaker ea)
1 Walgreens Face Wash (2.99/2.39(20%))
Keep in mind, I also earned several $5 RR for spending over $25.
So.... breakdown of costs.....
Total Out of Pocket - 41.54
RR used - 7
RR left - 18
MIR submitted; Ducolax $15, SC Johnson $5
Total cost - 10.54!!!!!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Walgreens 12/6 - 12/12
So, my Walgreen's journey this week did not end the way I had planned it. By the time Saturday came about, all stores were out of the double pack of Renu, which was a $2 moneymaker this week. So here it goes;
I started the week with $36 in RR
2 Gallons of Milk
2 dozen eggs
4 boxes of Fruit Loops
2 jars of skippy peanut butter
2 bags of Chex mix
2 Boxes of Kleenex
2 bottles of Pert Plus
Walgreens face scrub
2 boxes Envelopes
2 Activity coloring pads
3 Jars of Ragu
2 Conair brushes (2 pack)
2 bottles of Just for men
2 Holiday pens
3 Hasbro Gummy worms
6 packs of stayfree pads (16 each)
3 Renu contact solutions, twin pack
12 bottles of peroxide (16oz each)
3 Scunnci hair accessories
Clearance CD
1 Stemudent
1 Neutrogena mens shaving gel
5 gift sacks
2 Olay Body washes
2 Olay Body lotion (20 oz)
2 boxes of rice krispie treats (8 in box)
Triaminic thin strips
Triaminic nasal spray
2 packs of Tuf paper towels (8 each)
Out of pocket I paid - 25.65
Register rewards left - 25.00
Rebates submitted this week;
Just for men 8.99, Just for men 6.99, Olay 19.98
Total cost for all this stuff - .69!!!!
I started the week with $36 in RR
2 Gallons of Milk
2 dozen eggs
4 boxes of Fruit Loops
2 jars of skippy peanut butter
2 bags of Chex mix
2 Boxes of Kleenex
2 bottles of Pert Plus
Walgreens face scrub
2 boxes Envelopes
2 Activity coloring pads
3 Jars of Ragu
2 Conair brushes (2 pack)
2 bottles of Just for men
2 Holiday pens
3 Hasbro Gummy worms
6 packs of stayfree pads (16 each)
3 Renu contact solutions, twin pack
12 bottles of peroxide (16oz each)
3 Scunnci hair accessories
Clearance CD
1 Stemudent
1 Neutrogena mens shaving gel
5 gift sacks
2 Olay Body washes
2 Olay Body lotion (20 oz)
2 boxes of rice krispie treats (8 in box)
Triaminic thin strips
Triaminic nasal spray
2 packs of Tuf paper towels (8 each)
Out of pocket I paid - 25.65
Register rewards left - 25.00
Rebates submitted this week;
Just for men 8.99, Just for men 6.99, Olay 19.98
Total cost for all this stuff - .69!!!!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Target & Walmart 12/10
So, my target deals actually were from two stores. The first one I went to was out of what I wanted to get, which worked out good cause I used the $5 gift card from the first transaction on the second transaction. Here is all I got;
Hershey Kisses, 10 oz. On sale for 2.50. Used the Buy 3, get one free coupon.
Cost - 7.50
Swiss Miss, 10 packs. On sale for .97, Used the Target $1 off coupon.
Cost - Free!
Fudge Shoppe cookies. On sale 5 for $10 & get back $5 gift card. Used 2 $1 coupons.
Cost - 3.00 (.60 each)
Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo, travel size. Regular price 1.02. Uses 3 $1 couppons.
Cost - .06 (.02 each)
Boggle Game. Regular price 14.99. On sale for 12.00. Used $5 off coupon.
Cost - $7
Harry Potter Blue Ray DVD. Regular price 19.99. Used $5 off coupon.
Cost - $14.99
Total cost after taxes - 33.95
Walmart
Today I stepped foot in my least favorite store, Wal-Mart. Why, you ask? 1. We needed water, and they by far have the best deal on water. 2. It was rumored that Snuggle dryer sheets were on sale for 1.87, and you could use the $2 off coupon, so you would get a .13 overage! So, I ventured in. I also wanted to get some of Madalynn's yogurt, because they are the cheapest, and we needed sour cream for our tacos tonight. I decided to chance it and attempt to use two internet coupons on the sour cream and the yogurt. I was armed with the policy, just in case. Now, on www.hiptosave.com Collin talks about choosing your cashier, and man is she right. My first choice, young men, they do not scrutinize as much as other. Then older men, then younger women and then older women. Older women tend to be the biggest pains. It's like you are taking money directly out of their pocket (there are of course, exceptions, but you get the idea). Anyways. Today was full of old lady cashiers. But I scouted them out and noticed one that has been really nice in the past. I got in line with my two internet coupons, I must add too that I used color ones this time. Here is what I got;
3 cases of water (24 20oz bottles, 3.98 each)
Cost - 11.94
4 boxes of Snuggle. On sale 1.87, used the $2 coupon on each.
Cost - Free & .52 overage
Yo baby Yogurt. Regular price 3.12, used .50 coupon.
Cost - 2.62
Breakstone Sour Cream. Regular price 1.38. Used .55 coupon.
Cost - .83
Total after tax - $16.04
Hershey Kisses, 10 oz. On sale for 2.50. Used the Buy 3, get one free coupon.
Cost - 7.50
Swiss Miss, 10 packs. On sale for .97, Used the Target $1 off coupon.
Cost - Free!
Fudge Shoppe cookies. On sale 5 for $10 & get back $5 gift card. Used 2 $1 coupons.
Cost - 3.00 (.60 each)
Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo, travel size. Regular price 1.02. Uses 3 $1 couppons.
Cost - .06 (.02 each)
Boggle Game. Regular price 14.99. On sale for 12.00. Used $5 off coupon.
Cost - $7
Harry Potter Blue Ray DVD. Regular price 19.99. Used $5 off coupon.
Cost - $14.99
Total cost after taxes - 33.95
Walmart
Today I stepped foot in my least favorite store, Wal-Mart. Why, you ask? 1. We needed water, and they by far have the best deal on water. 2. It was rumored that Snuggle dryer sheets were on sale for 1.87, and you could use the $2 off coupon, so you would get a .13 overage! So, I ventured in. I also wanted to get some of Madalynn's yogurt, because they are the cheapest, and we needed sour cream for our tacos tonight. I decided to chance it and attempt to use two internet coupons on the sour cream and the yogurt. I was armed with the policy, just in case. Now, on www.hiptosave.com Collin talks about choosing your cashier, and man is she right. My first choice, young men, they do not scrutinize as much as other. Then older men, then younger women and then older women. Older women tend to be the biggest pains. It's like you are taking money directly out of their pocket (there are of course, exceptions, but you get the idea). Anyways. Today was full of old lady cashiers. But I scouted them out and noticed one that has been really nice in the past. I got in line with my two internet coupons, I must add too that I used color ones this time. Here is what I got;
3 cases of water (24 20oz bottles, 3.98 each)
Cost - 11.94
4 boxes of Snuggle. On sale 1.87, used the $2 coupon on each.
Cost - Free & .52 overage
Yo baby Yogurt. Regular price 3.12, used .50 coupon.
Cost - 2.62
Breakstone Sour Cream. Regular price 1.38. Used .55 coupon.
Cost - .83
Total after tax - $16.04
Monday, December 7, 2009
Stay away from Patapsco Ave!
Their Walgreens sucks!!!!
Ugh I had the worst experience at Walgreens again. I went back to the one that i had problems with last week, big mistake. The manager saw me in the aisle and recognized me. He then told me they were changing the policy, but couldn't produce it in writing. He told me that they are no longer going to give you RR's if you paid with RR's and that you could not use more that 4 or five. I said fine cause I knew this probably wasn't true and proceeded to check out. I had Milk, two chex-mixes, two orange juices, two pert shampoo's, 4 X-mas bags and 2 tea lights. While I was waiting in line the manager called the cashier and told him not to take more than four RR's. I asked him if he called to tell him about me. At first he denied it and said no, but then admitted yes. I told the cashier to call the manager up there because he had just said 4 or 5, and I wanted to use 5 RR's. He came up and said, no, I meant 4. I told him he was rude for calling the cashier while I was waiting in line. Then he told me I could only use 4 COUPONS, total. I asked for it in writing, he said he didn't have it but this was a nationwide policy change. I told him to void out my transaction, I got my milk and two tea lights and paid .12! I then proceeded to call corporate right away and she said she was not aware of any policy change but would have someone else in corporate call me.!!!!!!!!!
Ugh I had the worst experience at Walgreens again. I went back to the one that i had problems with last week, big mistake. The manager saw me in the aisle and recognized me. He then told me they were changing the policy, but couldn't produce it in writing. He told me that they are no longer going to give you RR's if you paid with RR's and that you could not use more that 4 or five. I said fine cause I knew this probably wasn't true and proceeded to check out. I had Milk, two chex-mixes, two orange juices, two pert shampoo's, 4 X-mas bags and 2 tea lights. While I was waiting in line the manager called the cashier and told him not to take more than four RR's. I asked him if he called to tell him about me. At first he denied it and said no, but then admitted yes. I told the cashier to call the manager up there because he had just said 4 or 5, and I wanted to use 5 RR's. He came up and said, no, I meant 4. I told him he was rude for calling the cashier while I was waiting in line. Then he told me I could only use 4 COUPONS, total. I asked for it in writing, he said he didn't have it but this was a nationwide policy change. I told him to void out my transaction, I got my milk and two tea lights and paid .12! I then proceeded to call corporate right away and she said she was not aware of any policy change but would have someone else in corporate call me.!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
My other favorites!
Target! Target has web coupons and accepts internet coupons. This past week they had their Toddler wipes on sale for .97, well there was a coupon online for 1.00 off. And you could print as many as you wanted. I printed about 20. I gave a few away and used some on baby wipes too. I believe I spent around $7.00 to get 24 packs of wipes, around 960 wipes. Also, Target has a great travel size section. If you have a coupon that states "any" and does not have exclusions, you can use it on them. I bout St. Ive's body wash for free and paid .02 for travel size laundry detergent!
Superfresh! Superfresh just started taking internet coupons and they also double coupons under 1.00!
Safeway! Same as above. And today when I shopped there, they printed out a $1 off your next purchase coupon (just like Walgreen's)!
The key to these high end grocery stores is to go for the items that are on sale. They count on their shoppers to not only buy the cheap stuff but to also buy all the other stuff they need, at much higher prices.
Superfresh! Superfresh just started taking internet coupons and they also double coupons under 1.00!
Safeway! Same as above. And today when I shopped there, they printed out a $1 off your next purchase coupon (just like Walgreen's)!
The key to these high end grocery stores is to go for the items that are on sale. They count on their shoppers to not only buy the cheap stuff but to also buy all the other stuff they need, at much higher prices.
Coupon Organization & Where to get coupons
So, before I began this journey of my serious couponing, I would clip coupons and put them in envelopes with the intention of using them. But half the time I found them expired or forgot to use them. When i found www.hiptosave.com She has a whole section on coupon organization. I have learned that this is key! I like the binder method cause I can see all my coupons laid out. With that being said, I also use envelopes for certain stores. When I am looking at the sale ads and making my list, I take out the coupons for those items and put them in an envelope labeled with that store. Here is what my binders look like. I got the 1" ones for .50 cents at wal-mart, so I have one for food and one for other stuff.
Ok, so the obvious place to get coupons is the sunday paper. I subscribe and buy one or two more if the inserts are good and there are good coupons. Another place to get coupons is the internet. Now, some stores won't take them. Like Wal-mart. Even though it CLEARLY states in their policy that they do, I have had problems. I am going to try again soon, with a copy of the policy in my hands. Walgreens, target, superfresh, safeway and giant all take them. The problem is they are weary because people make copies of the coupons. I do not. Each computer is allowed to print a coupon twice (in most cases). I have the advantage of having access to at least three computers on a daily basis, so if there is a coupon I know I will use alot of, I print out copies on each computer. A site that has alot available is www.coupons.com. I rely on www.hiptosave.com to tell me when there are hot coupons available. I have also found that you can go directly to the manufacturer's site and alot of them have coupons online. Some require you to register to get them.
Family update!
Where to start? With the most important person, of course!
Madalynn Rose is now 13 months old. At her 12 mo appt she was in the 95 % for everything. She was 23 3/4" long, and 22lbs 4oz. She is in 18 mo clothes now and a shoe size 4. She is such a happy baby and makes us smile and laugh every day! She is walking everywhere, and doesn't like you to hold her hand (this has lead to several bumps and bruises). She loves to dance to music and has began including her arms into dancing!!! She even dances in her carseat! She is a climber and an explorer! She eats pretty much everything! No more baby food for her. And she drinks whole milk like a champ. She loves to eat off Mommy and Daddies plate. She is very smart (at least I think so). She can follow one step directions, such as "get your shoes" or "come here". Buddy is her best friend! We find her laying in his bed at times. He is so gentle with her, its amazing!
I will upload some new pictures later!
Madalynn Rose is now 13 months old. At her 12 mo appt she was in the 95 % for everything. She was 23 3/4" long, and 22lbs 4oz. She is in 18 mo clothes now and a shoe size 4. She is such a happy baby and makes us smile and laugh every day! She is walking everywhere, and doesn't like you to hold her hand (this has lead to several bumps and bruises). She loves to dance to music and has began including her arms into dancing!!! She even dances in her carseat! She is a climber and an explorer! She eats pretty much everything! No more baby food for her. And she drinks whole milk like a champ. She loves to eat off Mommy and Daddies plate. She is very smart (at least I think so). She can follow one step directions, such as "get your shoes" or "come here". Buddy is her best friend! We find her laying in his bed at times. He is so gentle with her, its amazing!
I will upload some new pictures later!
A bit of information about Walgreens!
So first, let me say that I get all my tips and info from www.hiptosave.com. PLEASE go to her site if you want to learn her tricks!!!!
So my newest favorite is Walgreens. I never ever thought I would say that. Until learning their system, I maybe had been in their store a handful of times during my entire life. Walgreens has a system call Register Rewards. Basically, certain items you buy qualify for a register reward (RR). These are advertised in their papers. Example. This month they have dayquil/Nyquil on sale 2 for $10. But you get a $5 coupon (RR) after you pay. So essentially it is 2 for $7. Then, if you have the coupon's for $1.50 off any dayquil or Nyquil, it is $1 per box.
Things can get tricky with RR's. First thing to understand is they count as a manufacturer coupon. And when you shop at Walgreen's you cannot have more MFR coupons than items. So say you want to use an RR but you have coupons for everything. Don't fret!!! Simply find a "filler" item, something cheap, or something you need but no have coupons for, and it will count for that coupon. Second, you cannot "chain" the same RR deal. You cannot purchase more Nyquil/Dayquil with the RR you just got for doing the deal. You can however, chain new deals. You can use glade RR's on Nyquil, etc. This is how you get the most for your buck. Yes, it can be tiresome and annoying, and some Walgreens won't let you do alot of transactions, but if you plan it right, you can do well.
Another great thing about Walgreens & RR's is you can "make" money off of items. If you have a MFR coupon that brings the item down below the amount of RR you are getting, you will make money on the transaction. For example, starting on 12/2 this week there were several items that were Free after RR. One was Acai berry supplements. You buy it for $4 and you get $4 back. BUT, there was a $3 off coupon available on their website and in the boxes. This stuff was FLYING off the shelf. You made $3 on it! Also, there were dentek floss picks for $2 and you get $2 back in RR. On their website was a $1 off coupon. I used my co-workers computer and my mom's computer (you can only print two per computer) and got 6 bags, and made $6 off of them!!!
Like I said, if you need any additional info, I strongly encourage you to visit www.hiptosave.com!!!!! She even has videos for you to watch, and explains all the other stores too.So first, let me say that I get all my tips and info from www.hiptosave.com. PLEASE go to her site if you want to learn her tricks!!!!
So my newest favorite is Walgreens. I never ever thought I would say that. Until learning their system, I maybe had been in their store a handful of times during my entire life. Walgreens has a system call Register Rewards. Basically, certain items you buy qualify for a register reward (RR). These are advertised in their papers. Example. This month they have dayquil/Nyquil on sale 2 for $10. But you get a $5 coupon (RR) after you pay. So essentially it is 2 for $7. Then, if you have the coupon's for $1.50 off any dayquil or Nyquil, it is $1 per box.
Things can get tricky with RR's. First thing to understand is they count as a manufacturer coupon. And when you shop at Walgreen's you cannot have more MFR coupons than items. So say you want to use an RR but you have coupons for everything. Don't fret!!! Simply find a "filler" item, something cheap, or something you need but no have coupons for, and it will count for that coupon. Second, you cannot "chain" the same RR deal. You cannot purchase more Nyquil/Dayquil with the RR you just got for doing the deal. You can however, chain new deals. You can use glade RR's on Nyquil, etc. This is how you get the most for your buck. Yes, it can be tiresome and annoying, and some Walgreens won't let you do alot of transactions, but if you plan it right, you can do well.
Another great thing about Walgreens & RR's is you can "make" money off of items. If you have a MFR coupon that brings the item down below the amount of RR you are getting, you will make money on the transaction. For example, starting on 12/2 this week there were several items that were Free after RR. One was Acai berry supplements. You buy it for $4 and you get $4 back. BUT, there was a $3 off coupon available on their website and in the boxes. This stuff was FLYING off the shelf. You made $3 on it! Also, there were dentek floss picks for $2 and you get $2 back in RR. On their website was a $1 off coupon. I used my co-workers computer and my mom's computer (you can only print two per computer) and got 6 bags, and made $6 off of them!!!
Like I said, if you need any additional info, I strongly encourage you to visit www.hiptosave.com!!!!! She even has videos for you to watch, and explains all the other stores too.So first, let me say that I get all my tips and info from www.hiptosave.com. PLEASE go to her site if you want to learn her tricks!!!!
Walgreens 11/29 - 12/5
First, I am going to list all that I got this week;
Russel Stover Mini Candies -10
Nerds rope - 2
Dayquil Capsules (20 to box) - 2
Nyquil Capsules (20 to box) - 2
Glade scented oil tins - 6
Glade scented oil refills - 6
Glade 2oz fragrance collection candles - 6
Olay Body wash (250 ml)
Olay Lotion (20 oz)
Olay inshower body lotion
Gillete Fusion Razor (Razor and two cartridges) - 4
Lysol toilet bowl cleaner - 2
Bumble bee tuna - 4
Pantene Hairspray
Complete contact solution
Peroxide
2 liter coke - 4
2 liter diet coke - 2
Goody ouchless ponytail holder - 2
Goody ouchless headband
Acai Berry supplement (60 capsules) - 7
Holiday pencils - 7
Dentek floss picks (90 per bag) - 6
Trident layers gum - 2
Disney mini puzzle
Quilted Northern (9 rolls) - 2
Out of pocket I paid $49.45
I have $36.00 in RR
Plus, I submitted for 3 Glade rebates, $5 each. I will get $15 from them.
So technically, I got all this stuff for free!!!! And next week there will be a few more money makers and I will be spending alot less out of pocket!
And I know you are wondering why I bought so much Acai - well, I made 3 dollars off each one. I may decide to use it, I may give it to others. I gave mom a bottle already. And the complete contact solution, I am giving to my best friend Christina, and I made $1 off of it!
Russel Stover Mini Candies -10
Nerds rope - 2
Dayquil Capsules (20 to box) - 2
Nyquil Capsules (20 to box) - 2
Glade scented oil tins - 6
Glade scented oil refills - 6
Glade 2oz fragrance collection candles - 6
Olay Body wash (250 ml)
Olay Lotion (20 oz)
Olay inshower body lotion
Gillete Fusion Razor (Razor and two cartridges) - 4
Lysol toilet bowl cleaner - 2
Bumble bee tuna - 4
Pantene Hairspray
Complete contact solution
Peroxide
2 liter coke - 4
2 liter diet coke - 2
Goody ouchless ponytail holder - 2
Goody ouchless headband
Acai Berry supplement (60 capsules) - 7
Holiday pencils - 7
Dentek floss picks (90 per bag) - 6
Trident layers gum - 2
Disney mini puzzle
Quilted Northern (9 rolls) - 2
Out of pocket I paid $49.45
I have $36.00 in RR
Plus, I submitted for 3 Glade rebates, $5 each. I will get $15 from them.
So technically, I got all this stuff for free!!!! And next week there will be a few more money makers and I will be spending alot less out of pocket!
And I know you are wondering why I bought so much Acai - well, I made 3 dollars off each one. I may decide to use it, I may give it to others. I gave mom a bottle already. And the complete contact solution, I am giving to my best friend Christina, and I made $1 off of it!
Welcome!
Welcome to my blog!
For those of you that follow me on facebook, you know I have been slightly obsessed, ok, majorly obsessed, with posting about my deals, great finds & such. Well, I figured since everyone else has a blog, I might as well have one too! I plan on using this blog for many things. First, to update about us!!! And second, to update about my deals! Even if no one reads them, they will be here for me to refer to!
I hope you enjoy!
For those of you that follow me on facebook, you know I have been slightly obsessed, ok, majorly obsessed, with posting about my deals, great finds & such. Well, I figured since everyone else has a blog, I might as well have one too! I plan on using this blog for many things. First, to update about us!!! And second, to update about my deals! Even if no one reads them, they will be here for me to refer to!
I hope you enjoy!
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