Here are my plans for this Sunday:
CVS: (I am starting with 18.89 in ECB)
3- Duracell Rechargable Batteries 9.99($10 ECB WYB $25)
2- Crest Pro Health Rinse 2.99 ($2 ECB WYB 1)
Use- 3 $2 off Duracell Batteries RP 12/12
Use 2 $2 off Crest Pro Health Rinse 1/2
Use 18.89 in ECB
OOP $7.06
Get back $10, $4 ECB
Estimated Savings: 80% (we REALLY need Batteries!)
Walgreens: (I am starting the week with $10 RR)
Joint Juice $10 ($10 RR)
2 Pantene 3.50 each ($2 RR WYB 2)
Use $1 off Joint Juice Printable
1 $3/2 Pantene 12/26 PG
Use $10 RR
OOP: $3.00
Get back: $10, $2
Estimate Savings: 82%
Rite Aid: (I am starting the week with $16 in UP)
Clearasil $5
2 Ricola Drops ($1 Up WYB 2)
5 Rite Aid Bath tissue, simply tissue 1.00 each ($1 UP WYB 1)
USE: $2 in ad for clearasil, $2 printable for clearasil, 2- $1 SS 1/16 for Ricola
Use $6 UP
OOP: $0
Get back: $6 UP
Estimated savings: 100%
I then plan to do another transaction of the Rite Aid Bath tissues!
Estimate totals for the week:
Value: 55.95
OOP: $10.06
Rewards back: $32
Estimated Savings: 82%
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Why I use Coupon Envelopes
Many people use coupon binders. I have never gotten into that trend. I have always used what I call the envelope style. I keep all my inserts complete and whole until I need a specific coupon. THEN and only THEN I cut the coupon and put it into the envelope I am going to use on that day.
WHY? Perfect example (besides the fact that this way I go into the store with a specific list and don't have to wrestle 3 kids AND a binder) is what happened to me 2 days ago. I made a quick final Super Doubles run. I took my 2 daughters, ages 3 and 7. The 3 year old decided to throw a massive fit in the store. As the horrid mother that I am we finished our shopping (I was only getting 5 items and we already had 4 in the cart). As I was checking out, I was so flustered. But my scenario worked out and all was well on that end.
UNTIL I went to get that envelope to get a catalina I had decided NOT to use on that trip as well as a Lowes Foods Fresh Rewards Coupon (since Lowes was supposed to be my next stop). I CANNOT FIND IT. I am seriously grieving here! The loss of a $5 Fresh rewards and a $3 catalina is NOT the end of the world, but my heart isn't listening!
BUT imagine if that $7 was $500 worth of binder and coupons! Trust me no matter how honest many people are- it just takes one person to recognize the value of that coupon binder and take it to their car!
WHY? Perfect example (besides the fact that this way I go into the store with a specific list and don't have to wrestle 3 kids AND a binder) is what happened to me 2 days ago. I made a quick final Super Doubles run. I took my 2 daughters, ages 3 and 7. The 3 year old decided to throw a massive fit in the store. As the horrid mother that I am we finished our shopping (I was only getting 5 items and we already had 4 in the cart). As I was checking out, I was so flustered. But my scenario worked out and all was well on that end.
UNTIL I went to get that envelope to get a catalina I had decided NOT to use on that trip as well as a Lowes Foods Fresh Rewards Coupon (since Lowes was supposed to be my next stop). I CANNOT FIND IT. I am seriously grieving here! The loss of a $5 Fresh rewards and a $3 catalina is NOT the end of the world, but my heart isn't listening!
BUT imagine if that $7 was $500 worth of binder and coupons! Trust me no matter how honest many people are- it just takes one person to recognize the value of that coupon binder and take it to their car!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Never pay for....
-toothpaste
-deodorant
-Toothbrushes
-razors
-body wash
-floss
-cough drops
-lotion
Here are some items you should try to pay pennies on the dollar for, if you can't get them free:
-shampoo
-conditioner
-soap
-feminine products
-toilet paper
-makeup
If you are not brand loyal (which is easy to do if you are couponer- buy it on sale WITH a coupon or don't buy it at all!) my rule of thumb is "Can I get this at the dollar store for less than I am paying here?" For example, they sell Suave or VO5 at the dollar store so if I am going to end up paying more than $1 at the drug store/grocery store I don't buy it!
Some recent deals at pharmacies have resulted in me getting the following for free/virtually free:
-cough medicine (Nyquil/Dayquil/children's medicine)
-cough drops
-Children's vitamins
-Tylenol muscle rub
-Makeup (I got a $18 bottle of face foundation for $1.75 after clearance price and coupons and store rewards!)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Contest
Don't forget to leave a comment on the BLOG itself to enter the contest! Delivered sack of groceries (within 30 miles of Kernersville, NC) AND a bunch of coupons!
FREE glasses (prescripion) At Coastal Contacts
Coastal Contacts is offering 5,000 free pairs of prescription glasses! Just pay S&H.
Harris Teeter Gm promotion
Here is what I got:
6 Totinos pizzas
4 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
2 Crescent Rolls
2 Grands
4 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
2 Betty Crocker Muffins
1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
I paid $6.86 our of pocket (I saved .95 student discount!) and got a $2 catalina back! Amazing deal
4 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
2 Crescent Rolls
2 Grands
4 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
2 Betty Crocker Muffins
1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
I paid $6.86 our of pocket (I saved .95 student discount!) and got a $2 catalina back! Amazing deal
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Get 20 General Mills Items for less than .50 a piece!
here is my plan to get 20 General Mills items for less than 50 cents apiece PLUS get a $2 catalina back. I will work on other scenerios that incorporate other items.
| Item | price | coupon | double | Electronic | Final Price | |
| betty Crocker fruit snack | $2.00 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | printable |
| betty Crocker fruit snack | $2.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 | |
| betty Crocker fruit snack | $2.00 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | printable |
| betty Crocker fruit snack | $2.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 | |
| Sweet Rolls | $1.00 | $0.40 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.20 | printable |
| Sweet Rolls | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.60 | |
| crescent rolls | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 | |
| crescent rolls | $1.00 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | printable |
| Grands | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.70 | |
| Grands | $1.00 | $0.30 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.40 | printable |
| Totinos Pizza | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | printable |
| Totinos Pizza | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | |
| Totinos Pizza | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | |
| Totinos Pizza | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | |
| Totinos Pizza | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | |
| Betty Crocker Muffin | $2.00 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | 12/5 GM |
| Betty Crocker Muffin | $2.00 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 12/5 GM |
| Betty Crocker Cookie Mix | $1.79 | $0.40 | $0.80 | $0.40 | $0.59 | 12/5 GM |
| Sweet Rolls | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | |
| Sweet Rolls | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | printable |
| $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| instantly save $6 | $0.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $0.00 | -$6.00 | |
| Total | $26.79 | $11.60 | $15.20 | $0.00 | $9.49 | |
| Betty Crocker Catalina | 2.00 Back | |||||
| 7.49 Total price | ||||||
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