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!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Retail Therapy!

So today we set out for the last day of some sales. I had a few impulse buys, with no coupons (shock!), but still did pretty good. Here are my deals!

Walgreens ~ My original intention was to get more, because I have a $10 RR expiring on 3/22, but once I saw next weeks ad, I decided to save it. But I couldn't pass up this deal....

Oscar Myer fully cooked bacon ~ On sale BOG1 Free. $3.99 for two. Used 2 $1.50/1 Man Q's. Total paid ~ .99

CVS ~ This could have been cheaper had I printed one more of the $3/2 coupons, but still pretty good!

2 Dove Deodorants ~ On Sale 2/$5, Used $3/2 Man Q
2 Degree woman deodorants ~ On sale 2/$5, Used 2 $1/1 Man Q
2 Degree men deodorants ~ On sale 2/$5, Used $3/2 Man Q
1 Herbal Essence Conditioner ~ On sale $2.99, Used $1/1 Man Q
1 Herbal Essence Hair Spray ~ On sale $2.99, Used $2.99 Man Q
Used $4 Recycle Bank Q
Used $5 ECB
Got back $5 ECB
Tax - $1.02
Total paid - $1.02

Target ~ A few impulse buys, and the cashier didn't give me credit for my reusable bags, which could have been $.15 off.

Summer outfit for Madalynn - $6.00
Bouncy Ball for Madalynn - $2.89 (better than the $8.99 she wanted originally)
2 Dial Handwashes - $1.37 ea, Used 2 $1/1 Target Q
Old Spice Body wash - $3.99, Used $3.99 Man Q
Old Spice Deodorant - $4.29, Used $3.99 Man Q (should have been the full $4.29)
4 Olay Body Washes - $5.50 each, Used 4 $5.50 Man Q's, earned $5 GC
4 Venus Razors - $7.00 each, Used 4 $2/1 Man Q's, earned $10 GC

Used $15 in GC I had previously earned
Tax $ 3.17
Paid $ 18.10

Total for today's trips
Tax $4.19
Paid $20.11 (but should have been 19.66 with mistakes from target)

Not bad for all this!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Target deals 3/13

Now, almost all of my coupons beeped and told the cashier the item wasn't available. This is why choosing your cashier is soooo important. She pushed them all through, no questions asked!

Clorox Toilet Wand - 9.69, $5 MFR Q, $5 MIR
4 Gillette Body washes - $7.16, 2 - $4/2 MFR Q
2 Old Spice Odor Blocker Body washes - 7.98, $7.98 MFR Q
2 Herbal Essence travel size shampoo, conditioner - 1.94
2 Herbal Essence styler - $5.98, $5.98 MFR Q
4 Rolaids soft chews - $10.16, $8.00 MFR Q
3 Bottles Listerine, 1 liter - $13.37, $5 MFR Q, $5 Target GC
.15 for using reusable bags.

Before coupons - 48.35
Tax 2.90
Total paid 14.07
After MIR - 9.07

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

I'm baaaaaaaack!

So, I have been kinda MIA. I hadn't been doing much shopping, a few things here & there but nothing major. And the Blizzards really threw me off. But this week I am back in the swing of things, full force! So here are my deals that I snagged this week so far!

Walgreens;

5 packs of Nyquil capsules On sale for 4.49, Used $1.50 Q on each one. Got back $10 RR
2 boxes of puffs - Free w/Q
3 Mini sticker books - In ad coupon 3/$1 (these were my RR fillers)
3 Listerine, 250ml (little bottle), on sale 3/$9, used in ad coupon came down to 3/$3.99. Used two .50 Man Q's
Jif Peanut Butter and Smuckers Jelly on sale 2/$4, used $1 off Q
Renpure shampoo and conditioner, BOGO - 6.99 Try me free rebates on both (**some people report that they have gotten full price for both back even though they didnt pay full price, so we shall see. Either way its free, possible money maker)
3 Olay body washes 3.99 each, used $1 Man Q

Total paid; 27.22
Used $12 RR
Got $10 RR
MIR
$15 Olay
$6.99 possibly 13.98 from Renpure

Total cost -
1 Renpure rebate - $7.23
2 Renpure rebates - $.24

CVS;

4 bags of Starburst Jelly beans - On sale $2.50. Buy $10 worth, get $3 back. Used 2 $1/2 Man Q's
4 Boxes of Froot Loops - On sale $2.50. Buy $10 worth, get $5 back. Used 2 $1/2 Man Q's.
1 Gillette Fusion Razor - On sale $8.29, Get back $4, used $4 Man Q.
Used $4/20 CVS coupon from Recyclebank!

Paid out of pocket - 10.27
Used $4 ECB
Have $9 ECB
Total cost - 5.29

Safeway
4 boxes of Red Baron single serve deep dish pizzas - On sale $2.50, used 3 $.75/1 Man Q's (doubled) and 1 $1.00/1 Man Q.
4 Packs Kraft singles - 1.49 each
1 Softsoap pump - On sale $1.00, used $.50/1 coupon (doubled)

Total cost - 10.46

I am still working on my Rite Aid deals for this week, so stay tuned!

Sunday, January 31, 2010

CVS 1/31

I am super excited about the deals I got today! There were lots of ECB's that I got & used for new transactions. I did a total of three transactions. I started the week off with $6 in ECB. Here is all I got;

2 Jumbo packs of Huggie diapers (40 pk). On sale for $10. When you buy $20 you get $5 back in ECB. I used my B1G1 coupon from the recycle bank for a savings of $10. Total cost $5 for both packs!

The next deal was buy $10 in participating Unilever products, get $3 back. I got;
2 Jars of Hellman's mayo. 5.99 (B1G1 Free). Used 2 $.75 coupons.
3 Jars of Ragu pasta sauce. On sale 3/$5. Used $1.25/3 coupon.
Total cost $5.24

Another hot ECB this week is on Dove Men + Care face/body wash. It's on sale for 5.49 and you get back 5.49 in ECB. Limit two. I used a $1.00 coupon and a $1.25 coupon.
Total cost $2.25 money maker

The last deal I got was coke. Yay for coke finally being on sale! They had 12 packs 3/$11, which isnt the best price.... BUT. When you buy $25 you get $10 back! I got seven 12 packs. I used 7 $1/1 coke coupons from recycle bank. Got back $10.
Total cost 8.69, 1.24 per 12 pack, .10 per can!!!!!

I also used a $4/20 CVS coupon I got from recyclebank. Here is total breakdown of cost;

Started the week with $6 ECB
Ended the week with $10 ECB
Out of pocket cost - 19.80 (3.14 in tax alone!)
Total cost - 15.80!!!!!

I <3 CVS!

Friday, January 22, 2010

My favorite transaction this week!

I haven't been doing much shopping this week, but I just HAD to share this transaction I just did at Rite Aid!

1 Box Tampax Pearls, 36 ct - 6.99
1 Box Tampax Pearls, 20 ct - 5.29
1 Box Always Infinity pads, 18 ct - 5.29
1 Icecubes bubble gum (bought this to get above 20.00) - 3.29
Total - 21.16
Used Rite Aid Video Value $5/$20
Used B1G1 Tampax coupon - 5.29
Used Free Always Infinity Pads - 5.29
Used $2 off Tampax pearls

Total paid 3.28
BUT, there is a $2 SCR on the 36ct of tampons.
Total cost - 1.28!!!

AND There is a P&G rebate at Rite Aid right now. If you spend $100 you will get $35! Yay!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

1/10 - 1/16 Deals

Target ~ I went to Target this week because I read about alot of freebies. My prices were not the same as posted online, slightly higher. Which still worked out well for me. Now, ALL my coupons beeped, but I went to a Cashier I have gone to before, a young girl who LOVES Madalynn and she pushed them all through. I also used a recycleable bag at Target for the first time today. They give you .05 credit for each bag you use! So here are my deals for Target;

2 Johnson and Johnson safety swabs, 1.29 each. Used 2 $1/1 Johson baby product MFR coupons. Total cost - .29 each
2 Soap Buddies, .97 each. Used 2 $1/1 Johnson baby product MFR coupons. Total cost - Free
Up & Up Diaper Rash ointment. No coupon. Total cost - 1.62
2 Rolaids Soft Chew 18 count. 2.54 each. 2 Rolaids Rolls, 3 pack. 1.99 each. Used 2 $4/2 coupons. Total cost 1.06 for all four.
3 Bandaid travel size, 8ct. 1.19 each. Used $1/1 MFR coupon. Total cost - .19 each.
3 Bandaid travel size, 10 ct Hello Kitty. 1.19 each. Used $1/1 MFR coupon. Total cost -.19 each.
6 Johnson and Johnson First Aid Kit to go. 1.19 each. Used $1/1 MFR coupon. Total cost - .19 each.

Total cost - 5.43
I saved 24.05 with coupons & reusable bag!

Rite Aid ~ I did two transaction at Rite Aid this week. I had an awesome cashier at both. I used multiple in ad coupons for the same items in both transactions. As far as the SCR goes, I have two accounts. Which is how I get more SCR's. Not everyone is comfortable with doing this or has the time/energy.

2 packs GE Bulbs, 2.00 each. Used a .25 coupon on one. Got back 2.00 SCR. Final cost - Free + .25 money maker.
6 Cotonelle Double Packs - On sale for 1.99, Used .50 in ad coupon, Used 2 $1/1 coupons, 4 $.50/1 coupons. Final cost - 4.94 for all six, .82 each.
2 Scott 4 packs - On sale for 2.99, used .50 in ad coupon. Final cost 2.49 each.
2 Windex Triggers - On sale for 2.49, used .50 in ad coupon, used $1/1 MFR Q. Final cost - .99 each.
2 Contac cold packs - On sale for 4.99, used $2/1 MFR Q, 4.99 SCR. Final cost - Free + 2.00 Money Maker.
1 Clearance Wrapping paper - .99
1 Clearance Wrapping paper - 1.24
2 Drano Max - On sale for 3.49, Used .50 in ad coupon. Used 1 $.55/1 MFR Q. **This should have been two, I didnt realize she didnt scan both until now. Total cost - 5.43 for both, 2.71 each.

Out of Pocket cost - 20.35
SCR Get back - 13.98
Total cost - 6.37

CVS ~ I didn't do much here this week, but got some awesome deals on makeup!
2 Loreal mascaras - On sale for 1.87, used $1/1 MFR Q - .87 each
2 Loreal Eyeshawdos - On sale for 1.99, used $1/1 MFRQ - .99 each
3 Loreal Lip glosses - On sale for 2.12, used $1/1 MFR Q - 1.12 each
2 Airwick Freshmatic Kit - On sale for 5.99, used $4/1 MFR Q - 1.99 each
1 Lysol Air Freshner Kit - On sale for 5.99, used $4/1 MFR Q - 1.99
2 Wonka Gummies - 2/$4. Used 2 $1/1 MFR Q, Got back $1 ECB, Total cost $1. $.50 each.
Scrubbing bubble toilet bowl gel (double pack) - 6.99, used $1/1 coupon got back $2 ECB. Total cost 3.99.

Out of pocket cost - 10.39
Used $9 ECB
Got back $6 ECB
Total cost 13.39

Walgreens ~ Got lots of stuff, did I think 6 transactions?
4 colgate toothpaste - On sale for 2.99, used $1 MFR Q, Got $2 RR back. Final cost - Free
6 Thermacare neck, wrist and ankle heating pad - On sale for 2.49, used $1 MFR Q - Got back $2.50 RR. Final cost - Free + 1.00 Money maker
2 packs of Halls - On sale for .99, used $.50 MFR Q - Final cost - $.49 each.
2 Harribo Gummi Bears - $2
2 Betty Crocker Cake mix - On sale for .99 each
2 Blue Bonnet Butter packs (1 lb) - 1.00 MGR Special
1 Gallon Milk - 2.99
1 pack of goobers - 1.00

For some reason my computer is not letting me copy and paste, refer to previous post for the rest of the Walgreens transactions. I will included them in the totals though.

Out of pocket cost; 23.59
Used $3 in RR
Still have $27 in RR
MIR for J&J - $10.00
Total cost - 16.59

I also submitted a $5 SC Johnson rebate for the scrubbing bubbles & Windex. I am 2/3 of the way to another one because of the Draino.
Total cost for the week - 36.78

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The power of Rebates & Sales!

Today I went to Walgreens. Even though I had a coupon nazi as a cashier, I still did pretty good.

First, there is a Johnson and Johnson rebate available. If you purchase $30 or more of Clean & Clear, Aveeno, Lubriderm or ROC you get $10 back. There were tons of coupons in last sunday's paper for them. Almost all the stores have some sort of sale on them right now. Walgreens is Buy one, get one 50% off. Here is my deal.

Aveeno Baby Shampoo, 8 oz (Reg price 6.29, $2.00 MFR Q, 4.29)
Aveeno Baby Shampoo, 8 oz (Sale price 3.15, $2.00 MFR Q, 1.15)
Aveeno Shampoo, 10.5oz (Reg price 7.49, $2.50 MFR Q, 4.99)
Aveeno Conditioner, 10.5oz (Sale 3.75, $2.50 MFR Q, 1.25)
Clean & Clear Blackhead Scrub, 5oz (Reg price 5.99, $2.00 MFR, 3.99)
Clean & Clear Blackhead Scrub, 5oz (Reg price 3.00, $2.00 MFR, 1.00)
Total for these products - 16.67 - $10 Rebate - 6.67.

The rest of my transaction & total costs;
Colgate Toothpaste (Sale 2.99, $2 RR, $1 MFR coupon - Free)
Thermacare (Sale 2.49, $2.50 RR, $1 MFR coupon - Free + 1.00 MM (thanks Jen!))
2 Neosporin Lip Health - (Sale 2/$8, $3RR, 2 $3 MFR Q - Free + 1.00 MM)
Reisens - (B1G1 - 2.29 for both)
Coke 2 Liter - (On sale 2/$3, Used 2 $1 coupons from recyclebank, .50 per bottle)

Out of Pocket - 11.69
Used RR - 16
Got RR - 7.50
Cost - 20.19
After Mail in rebate - 10.19

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