Total before coupons: $83.74
Coupon savings: $29.00
Total after coupons: $54.74
Here's what I bought:
Quaker Oatmeal express: .99 each
-Used $1.00/2 tearpad at commissary
Paid: .50 each
Kraft light Mayo: $2.69
-Used .50/1 tearpad at commissary
Paid: $2.19
Dole Fruit cups: On sale for $1.00
-Used .75/1 tearpad at commissary
Paid: .25 each (I bought 5, peach and apple cinnamon flavors)
Newman's own Organic Marinara sauce: $1.50
-Used .75/1 tearpad at commissary
Paid: .75 each (I bought 2 bottles)
Muir Glen Organic tomatoes (Large 28 oz can): $1.49 each can
-Used .75/1 printable coupon
Paid: .74 each (I bought 2)
Saltine crackers with sea salt: $1.59
-Used .75/1 tearpad at commissary
Paid: .84
Martha White cornbread mix: .39
-Used $1.00/2 commissary coupon
Paid: FREE + .22 OVERAGE!
Kikoman Panko seasoning: 1.10
-Used $3.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + $1.90 OVERAGE!
Kikoman ponzu sauce: $1.38
-Used $3.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + $1.62 OVERAGE!
Reynold's wrap wax paper: .79
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + .21 OVERAGE!
Marcel toilet paper (12 rolls): On sale for $3.99!
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $2.99
Marcel paper towel (8 rolls): On sale for $3.99!
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $2.99
Yoplait greek yogurt: .30 each cup
-Used .30/1 printable
Paid: FREE! (I bought 2 cups)
Steamfresh mixed veggies: .79
-Used .50/1 printable
Paid: .29!
Butterball low sodium turkey bacon: $2.09
-Used .50/1 commissary coupon
Paid: $1.59
Theraflu daytime warming medication: $3.42
-Used $3.00/1
Paid: .42
Visine: $3.19
-Used $3.00/1 printable
Paid: .19
Hormel Always tender pork tenderloin: $4.25
-Used $2.00/1 commissary coupon
Paid $2.25
Crisco cooking spray: $1.50
-Used .50/1 commissary coupon
Paid: $1.00
Corn dogs: $2.49
-Used .35/1 commissary coupon
Paid: $2.14
Without coupons I also bought:
Cocoa pebbles family size cereal: On sale for $2.00
Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta: On sale for .91
Black Pepper: $2.09 (I was out)
2 packages of Ramen noodle soup: .16 and .20
Veggie Kraft Mac and Cheese: .99
Simply Orange and Mango juice: On sale for $2.29
1 gallon of 2% milk: $2.48
1 dozen jumbo eggs: $1.24
Chicken thighs (about 8): Paid $2.88
Chicken breast (about 3 large ones): Paid $3.86
Whole wheat Pita pockets: Paid $2.59
Beef Stew meat: Paid: $3.62
Ground beef (1 lb): Paid: $2.36
5 lb bag of potatoes: Paid: $1.79
1 lemon: Paid .50
3 onions: Paid .71
Parsley: They charged me for cilantro, I hate when they do that...I paid: .79 instead of .39
1 lb bag of carrots: Paid .69
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
CVS 12/5 shopping trip!
Here's what I got:
All laundry detergent (32 loads): On sale for $3.99
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $2.99
(I bought 2 bottles)
American Greeting Cards: .99 each, get $3.00 ECB's wyb 3
-Used $2.00/3
-Used $1.00/1 from CVS coupon machine
Paid: FREE + earned $3.00 ECB's!
Revlon nail clippers: $2.87, buy 2 get $6.00 ECB's
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: 1.87 each, earned $6.87 ECB's
For the total order I paid: $9.72, BUT I earned $9.00 ECB's!
**I used $3.00 ECB's towards 2 gallons of milk that I bought the next day--they were on sale for $2.79 each, and I still have $6.00 ECB's to buy something else.**
All laundry detergent (32 loads): On sale for $3.99
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $2.99
(I bought 2 bottles)
American Greeting Cards: .99 each, get $3.00 ECB's wyb 3
-Used $2.00/3
-Used $1.00/1 from CVS coupon machine
Paid: FREE + earned $3.00 ECB's!
Revlon nail clippers: $2.87, buy 2 get $6.00 ECB's
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: 1.87 each, earned $6.87 ECB's
For the total order I paid: $9.72, BUT I earned $9.00 ECB's!
**I used $3.00 ECB's towards 2 gallons of milk that I bought the next day--they were on sale for $2.79 each, and I still have $6.00 ECB's to buy something else.**
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Last week's not so great couponing trip to the commissary...(10/18/2011)
Total before coupons: $84.48
Coupon savings: $14.25
Total after coupons: $74.23
16% savings
This week we spent way more than normal, and got items that we typically don't get....that combined with only a few coupons, it wasn't a very good trip...
Here's what I bought:
Honey Nut Cheerios:
-Used $1.00/1 from the pampers package
Paid: $1.00
Planters energy peanut bars:
-Used .50/1
Paid: .75
Nestle Tollhouse peanutbutter/chocolate chip cookie dough:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.00
Kraft American Cheese (2%)
-Used FREE coupon that was mailed to me from the commissary
Paid: FREE
Smuckers Snack N Waffles:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.00
(I bought 2, cinnamon and blueberry)
Rudy's bread (this bread is sooo good!):
-Used $2.00/1 printable
Paid: .99
Nivea Lip care:
-Used $3.00/2
Paid: .15 each
Hormel ground pork:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid: $1.61
Here's what I bought without coupons:
10lb bag of rice (we were completely out, which is not good in my house--but added more to my grocery bill than normal)
Corn bread mix
Dales steak marinade
4 steaks (hence the larger grocery bill)
Halloween cup cake mix
Halloween frosting (I let the girls decorate)
Dozen large eggs
Sour Cream
1 gallon milk
Butter
Simply Orange/Mango juice
Feta cheese
Yoplait Gogurt
Boneless chicken thighs
2 packages of pork chops
Skirt Steak
Frozen Brocoli florets
Frozen corn
Mixed vegetables
Popsicles
Low sodium bacon
Cucumber
Garlic
Organic bananas (reduced--.84 for about 6!)
Organic Avacados (reduced--$1.52 for about 7--made some guacamole!)
Cilantro (for guacamole)
Tomato
Mushrooms
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011 Commissary coupon matchup--I'm back!
Before coupons: $79.29
Coupon savings: $36.15
Total after coupons: $43.14
Here's what I bought with coupons:
Honey Nut Cheerios:
-Used $1.00/1 (from pampers package)
*Paid: $1.00
Great Grains cranberry almond crunch cereal:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
*Paid: $1.00
Better Oats oatmeal (I bought 2 apple cinnamon and 1 cinnamon roll):
-Used $1.00/3 printable
*Paid: .75 each box
Grands tortilla chips:
-Used $1.00/1
*Paid: $1.18
Hanover Kidney beans and Garbonzo beans:
-Used .50/2 tear pad
*Paid: .40 each can
Hunts Canned tomatoes (I bought the big can of crushed tomatoes--on sale for $1.00 and 2 smaller cans of diced tomatoes--.79 each).
-Used .45/3
Rotel (the mexican style with cilantro and lime was on sale for .59):
-Used .20/1 printable
*Paid: .39
Knors chicken broth:
-Used $2.00/1
*Paid: .29
Knors beef broth:
-Used $2.00/1
*Paid: .29
Lipton chicken noodle soup:
-Used .75/2
Paid: .61 each box
Emerald Breakfast on the go (breakfast blend):
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.19
Filipo Barillo Olive Oil:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.63
Taco Bell Spicy Ranchero sauce:
-Used .50/1 tearpad
Paid: .79 (I just really wanted to try this)
Coffee Filters:
-Used $1.00/1
*Paid: FREE + .25 OVERAGE = .75 OVERAGE total!!!
(I bought 3 packs = 300 coffee filters)
Yobaby Organic yogurt (4 Pack)
-Used $1.00/1 printable
*Paid $1.00
Organic Valley whole Milk:
-Used $1.00/1 (it was mailed to me)
*Paid: $2.49
Activia Yogurt (4 pack):
-Used $1.00/1
*Paid: .97
Sara Lee Lunch meat:
-Used .75/1
*Paid: $1.54
Butterball Lower sodium turkey bacon:
-Used .50/1 sticker
*Paid: .87
Rudy's bread:
-Used $2.00/1 printable
*Paid: .99
Ground Turkey:
-Used .50/1 peelie
*Paid: $2.08
Pillsbury breakfast sandwiches (comes with 2 sausage/egg biscuits):
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.14
Nivea Lipcare:
-Used $3.00/2
*Paid: .15 each
Schick Quattro Razors for men (4 pk)
-Used $5.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + $2.00 OVERAGE!!!
Coupon savings: $36.15
Total after coupons: $43.14
Here's what I bought with coupons:
Honey Nut Cheerios:
-Used $1.00/1 (from pampers package)
*Paid: $1.00
Great Grains cranberry almond crunch cereal:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
*Paid: $1.00
Better Oats oatmeal (I bought 2 apple cinnamon and 1 cinnamon roll):
-Used $1.00/3 printable
*Paid: .75 each box
Grands tortilla chips:
-Used $1.00/1
*Paid: $1.18
Hanover Kidney beans and Garbonzo beans:
-Used .50/2 tear pad
*Paid: .40 each can
Hunts Canned tomatoes (I bought the big can of crushed tomatoes--on sale for $1.00 and 2 smaller cans of diced tomatoes--.79 each).
-Used .45/3
Rotel (the mexican style with cilantro and lime was on sale for .59):
-Used .20/1 printable
*Paid: .39
Knors chicken broth:
-Used $2.00/1
*Paid: .29
Knors beef broth:
-Used $2.00/1
*Paid: .29
Lipton chicken noodle soup:
-Used .75/2
Paid: .61 each box
Emerald Breakfast on the go (breakfast blend):
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.19
Filipo Barillo Olive Oil:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.63
Taco Bell Spicy Ranchero sauce:
-Used .50/1 tearpad
Paid: .79 (I just really wanted to try this)
Coffee Filters:
-Used $1.00/1
*Paid: FREE + .25 OVERAGE = .75 OVERAGE total!!!
(I bought 3 packs = 300 coffee filters)
Yobaby Organic yogurt (4 Pack)
-Used $1.00/1 printable
*Paid $1.00
Organic Valley whole Milk:
-Used $1.00/1 (it was mailed to me)
*Paid: $2.49
Activia Yogurt (4 pack):
-Used $1.00/1
*Paid: .97
Sara Lee Lunch meat:
-Used .75/1
*Paid: $1.54
Butterball Lower sodium turkey bacon:
-Used .50/1 sticker
*Paid: .87
Rudy's bread:
-Used $2.00/1 printable
*Paid: .99
Ground Turkey:
-Used .50/1 peelie
*Paid: $2.08
Pillsbury breakfast sandwiches (comes with 2 sausage/egg biscuits):
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.14
Nivea Lipcare:
-Used $3.00/2
*Paid: .15 each
Schick Quattro Razors for men (4 pk)
-Used $5.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + $2.00 OVERAGE!!!
Schick Quattro Razors for men (4 pk)
-Used $5.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + $2.00 OVERAGE!!!
Here's what I bought without coupons:
Doritos (I was fighting with my toddler about these--she won!)
Large can of tuna
2% American cheese (16 slices)
Popsicles
Chicken wings
Fresh Green Beans
Frozen Peas
Parsley
1 Ramen noodle soup (I love these-- even though they can't be good for you!)
Thursday, September 15, 2011
8/15 Commissary coupon matchup
Total Before coupons: $63.51
Coupon savings: $31.80
Total spent AFTER coupons: $31.61
52% savings!
This was kind of a rushed trip to the commissary so I didn't really get to prepare like I normally do...
Here's what I bought with coupons:
Pillsbury Brownie Mix:
-Used $1.00/2
Paid: .50 each box
Kraft Mac N Cheese:
-Used .50/2 coupon at commissary
Paid: .63 each box
Gerber Graduates Lil' Entrees:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid: .75
Trident Gum:
-Used $2.00/3
Paid: .05 each!
Bounce Dryer Bar:
-Used $2.50/1 coupon from vocal point
Paid: .49!
Simply Lemonade (single serving):
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + .01 Overage
Kraft Big Slice Cheese:
-Used .55/1 printable
Paid: $1.34
Popsicle (airhead chewy flavor--it's a favorite in the house):
-Used .30/1 tear pad at commissary
Paid: $2.19
Green Giant Steam-able Vegetables (I bought Corn and Mixed Veggies):
-Used $1.00/2
Paid: .50 each bag
Perdue Chicken Legs:
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Paid: .31!!
Perdue Chicken Legs:
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Paid: .34!!
Bengay Ultra Strength:
-Used $5.00/1
Paid: FREE + .82 OVERAGE!
Coupon savings: $31.80
Total spent AFTER coupons: $31.61
52% savings!
This was kind of a rushed trip to the commissary so I didn't really get to prepare like I normally do...
Here's what I bought with coupons:
Pillsbury Brownie Mix:
-Used $1.00/2
Paid: .50 each box
Kraft Mac N Cheese:
-Used .50/2 coupon at commissary
Paid: .63 each box
Gerber Graduates Lil' Entrees:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid: .75
Trident Gum:
-Used $2.00/3
Paid: .05 each!
Bounce Dryer Bar:
-Used $2.50/1 coupon from vocal point
Paid: .49!
Simply Lemonade (single serving):
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + .01 Overage
Kraft Big Slice Cheese:
-Used .55/1 printable
Paid: $1.34
Popsicle (airhead chewy flavor--it's a favorite in the house):
-Used .30/1 tear pad at commissary
Paid: $2.19
Green Giant Steam-able Vegetables (I bought Corn and Mixed Veggies):
-Used $1.00/2
Paid: .50 each bag
Perdue Chicken Legs:
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Paid: .31!!
Perdue Chicken Legs:
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Paid: .34!!
Bengay Ultra Strength:
-Used $5.00/1
Paid: FREE + .82 OVERAGE!
Bengay Ultra Strength:
-Used $5.00/1
Paid: FREE + .82 OVERAGE!
KY Jelly (Please someone tell me other uses for this b/c I keep getting these b/c of the overage and no idea what to do with them!!):
-Used $3.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + $1.13 OVERAGE
KY Jelly:
-Used $3.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE + $1.13 OVERAGE
Kandoo Flushable wipes:
-Used $1.00/1 coupon that was mailed to me
Paid: .49
Fresh Express Salad kit: (I got the light caesar salad bag)
-Used $1.00/1 coupon from vocal point
Paid: $1.22
Skittles (14 oz bag):
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid .99
Here's what I bought without coupons:
Spanish Rice
2 cans of stewed tomatoes
2 ramen noodles
Nutter butter cookies (On sale for $1.00)
Potato chips
Cranberry sierra mist (we were curious)
Simply Orange with Mango
2 Yoplait yogurts
1 gallon of milk
Parsley
Cilantro (although I just noticed I got charged for 2 cilantros instead of the parsley--which is about .50 more expensive--oh well...)
Bananas (On clearance for .29/lb...paid .90!)
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Walmart, CVS, Walgreens 8/13/2011 shopping trip
Walmart:
4 Cascade (trial size):
-Used $1.00/1 from 8/28 P&G
FREE after coupons!!
1 lb organic carrots (I bought 2 bags):
-Used $1.00/1 printable (I took a quiz and was able to print off these coupons)
FREE after coupons!!
I LOVE when there are organic coupons and I love when there are produce coupons!!
CVS:
Dial dish washing soap with Olay (On sale for .99 at CVS and Walgreens this week):
-Used .75/1 from 8/28 P&G
Paid: .24 each (I bought 4 bottles)
Basically I paid about $1.50 (after taxes) for 2 lbs of organic carrots, 4 cascade packs (12 tablets total), and 4 bottles of Dawn dish washing soap. I like that I got a good deal on items that I can use regularly.
I also went to Walgreens yesterday to pick up a pack of diapers because I am pretty much out (no more stock pile).
I bought:
Huggies slip on diapers
-Used $3.00/1 from 9/11 SS
-Used $3.00 RR
(I bought a bag of coconut M&M's as a filler--they were on sale for .50)
Paid: $4.00, got back $2.00 RR.
I would have bought another pack but they only had one size 4 left.
On that note, however, I did redeem mine and my husband's swagbucks (a total of $20!). I got amazon gift cards and used them to buy diapers. I ordered 204 luvs diapers and paid $6.59 out of pocket--regular price was $37.99! I love swagbucks!
4 Cascade (trial size):
-Used $1.00/1 from 8/28 P&G
FREE after coupons!!
1 lb organic carrots (I bought 2 bags):
-Used $1.00/1 printable (I took a quiz and was able to print off these coupons)
FREE after coupons!!
I LOVE when there are organic coupons and I love when there are produce coupons!!
CVS:
Dial dish washing soap with Olay (On sale for .99 at CVS and Walgreens this week):
-Used .75/1 from 8/28 P&G
Paid: .24 each (I bought 4 bottles)
Basically I paid about $1.50 (after taxes) for 2 lbs of organic carrots, 4 cascade packs (12 tablets total), and 4 bottles of Dawn dish washing soap. I like that I got a good deal on items that I can use regularly.
I also went to Walgreens yesterday to pick up a pack of diapers because I am pretty much out (no more stock pile).
I bought:
Huggies slip on diapers
-Used $3.00/1 from 9/11 SS
-Used $3.00 RR
(I bought a bag of coconut M&M's as a filler--they were on sale for .50)
Paid: $4.00, got back $2.00 RR.
I would have bought another pack but they only had one size 4 left.
On that note, however, I did redeem mine and my husband's swagbucks (a total of $20!). I got amazon gift cards and used them to buy diapers. I ordered 204 luvs diapers and paid $6.59 out of pocket--regular price was $37.99! I love swagbucks!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
9/7 Target and Walmart shopping trip
Walmart:
Spic n Span all purpose cleaner
-Used $1.00/2 printable
Paid: .47 each bottle (I bought 2)
Target:
26 oz. pasta sauce (target brand)
Whole wheat spaghetti noodles
-Used $1.00/wyb both the sauce and the noodles
Paid: .50 each
I also bought an additional pasta sauce--they are on sale for $1.00 right now. I'm making spaghetti for dinner, which means that this meal costs a total of $2.00 total because I got the ground beef for free a while back using overage from another coupon. Not bad for a complete dinner for 4 people!
Spic n Span all purpose cleaner
-Used $1.00/2 printable
Paid: .47 each bottle (I bought 2)
Target:
26 oz. pasta sauce (target brand)
Whole wheat spaghetti noodles
-Used $1.00/wyb both the sauce and the noodles
Paid: .50 each
I also bought an additional pasta sauce--they are on sale for $1.00 right now. I'm making spaghetti for dinner, which means that this meal costs a total of $2.00 total because I got the ground beef for free a while back using overage from another coupon. Not bad for a complete dinner for 4 people!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Once upon a child and 9/6 Target shopping trip
So, I dropped off a small basket of old clothes to sell at once upon a child and they accepted about half the stuff (It was mostly stuff the baby has outgrown...I kept a lot of Leila's smaller clothes so Lilliana can wear it next year). Anyways, they offered $39.00 store credit or $32.00 cash. I took the cash since I saw nothing in there that I was interested in, and I was really in need for some new school (dress) shoes for Leila. But, I was happy that I got to get rid of some old clothes and I made some cash for some new shoes!
After once upon a child I went to Target, and here's what I bought today:
Girls circo dress shoes:
I bought 2 pair (black and pink)
They were marked at $9.99, but rung up only $8.00!!
Simply juice (single serve):
I bought 2 orange and 1 lemonade
-Used $1.00/1 printables
They rung up .74, so they ended up being free!
Overall, a good shopping day since I got what I needed and spent no money!
After once upon a child I went to Target, and here's what I bought today:
Girls circo dress shoes:
I bought 2 pair (black and pink)
They were marked at $9.99, but rung up only $8.00!!
Simply juice (single serve):
I bought 2 orange and 1 lemonade
-Used $1.00/1 printables
They rung up .74, so they ended up being free!
Overall, a good shopping day since I got what I needed and spent no money!
8/30 commissary coupon match up/shopping trip! (40% savings)
Total before coupons: $64.12
Coupon savings: $25.02
Total spent after coupons: $39.10
40% savings!
Here's what I bought with coupons:
Skinny Cow 6 pack snack box:
-Used $1.00/1 (lady at commissary was handing them out)
Paid: .99
Dole fruit bites (I got the mango/yogurt flavor):
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.00
Dole 100% fruit cups:
-Used .50/2
Paid: $1.44 each
Chips ahoy cookies:
-Used $1.00/1 (coupon found at the commissary)
Paid $1.00 (they were the summer edition chocolate chip cookies, so they were on sale)
Zip lock sandwich and freezer bags:
-Used $2.00/2
Paid: .29 each
Scrubbing sponges:
-Used .75/2
Paid .39 each
Tropicana pure premium orange juice:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid $1.99
Hot pocket snackers:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid .99
Oscar Meyer lunch meat:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid $1.00
Fresh express salad kit (light Caesar):
-Used $1.00/1 (vocal point mailed the coupons)
Paid: $1.22
Without coupons I also bought:
Heavy whipping cream (2 cartons)
1/2 gallon of 2% milk
Dozen eggs
Low sodium bacon
Loaf of bread
Kale
Bananas
Onions
Zucchini
1 lb carrots
Roma tomatoes
5 lb potatoes
Coupon savings: $25.02
Total spent after coupons: $39.10
40% savings!
Here's what I bought with coupons:
Strawberry cream cheese (4 pack singles)
-Used .50/1 coupong
Paid: .33!
Skinny Cow 6 pack snack box:
-Used $1.00/1 (lady at commissary was handing them out)
Paid: .99
Dole fruit bites (I got the mango/yogurt flavor):
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: $1.00
Dole 100% fruit cups:
-Used .50/2
Paid: $1.44 each
Chips ahoy cookies:
-Used $1.00/1 (coupon found at the commissary)
Paid $1.00 (they were the summer edition chocolate chip cookies, so they were on sale)
Ortega whole grain shells:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: .19 each (I bought 2 boxes)
Zip lock sandwich and freezer bags:
-Used $2.00/2
Paid: .29 each
Scrubbing sponges:
-Used .75/2
Paid .39 each
Tropicana pure premium orange juice:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid $1.99
Hot pocket snackers:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid .99
Oscar Meyer lunch meat:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid $1.00
Perdue chicken legs:
-Used $1.00/1 (peelie on chicken)
Paid .18!!!
Perdue chicken legs:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid .22!!!!
Perdue chicken legs:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid .16!!!
Pantene shampoo
-Used FREE coupon that was mailed to me
Paid: FREE!!
Oral B battery toothbrushes
-Used $3.00/1 from August P&G
Paid: FREE!! (I bought 2)
Fresh express salad kit (light Caesar):
-Used $1.00/1 (vocal point mailed the coupons)
Paid: $1.22
Without coupons I also bought:
Heavy whipping cream (2 cartons)
1/2 gallon of 2% milk
Dozen eggs
Low sodium bacon
Loaf of bread
Kale
Bananas
Onions
Zucchini
1 lb carrots
Roma tomatoes
5 lb potatoes
Friday, August 26, 2011
8/25 Walmart shopping trip
4 Tide (travel size detergents) (.97)
-Used $1.00/1 (from August P&G)
FREE!!!
4 Cascade dishwashing detergent (3 pk) (.97)
-Used $1.00/1 (from August P&G)
FREE!!
Aquafresh Extreme clean toothpaste (travel size) (.97)
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE!!
-Used $1.00/1 (from August P&G)
FREE!!!
4 Cascade dishwashing detergent (3 pk) (.97)
-Used $1.00/1 (from August P&G)
FREE!!
Aquafresh Extreme clean toothpaste (travel size) (.97)
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE!!
FREEBIES in my mailbox the last few weeks!!
So, when we got home from our vacation (Florida and Cuba!!), we had a big box of mail that came to our house the next day. There were so many freebies, it was like Christmas!! (A few of these we got sprinkled through our mailbox this week also).
Here's what we got:
4 Huggies diapers
2 Costco diapers
Box of Oatmeal Squares cereal
Box of Tampons (5 ct)
Coupon for a free fresh express salad (plus more coupons)
Kashi granola bar
Coupon for (another) free bottle of Pantene shampoo or conditioner
Mots for Tots apple juice (one juice box)
Glass cleaner with towels
Sample of Dove shampoo and conditioner
Sample of Arm and hammer toothpaste
I used the Fresh express salad coupon, I bought the bag that had spinach, dried strawberries, almonds, and a strawberry vinaigrette...I figured we should try something new since it was free anyways! Last night we grilled steaks, had baked potatoes, and this salad...and it was delicious!!
Here's what we got:
4 Huggies diapers
2 Costco diapers
Box of Oatmeal Squares cereal
Box of Tampons (5 ct)
Coupon for a free fresh express salad (plus more coupons)
Kashi granola bar
Coupon for (another) free bottle of Pantene shampoo or conditioner
Mots for Tots apple juice (one juice box)
Glass cleaner with towels
Sample of Dove shampoo and conditioner
Sample of Arm and hammer toothpaste
I used the Fresh express salad coupon, I bought the bag that had spinach, dried strawberries, almonds, and a strawberry vinaigrette...I figured we should try something new since it was free anyways! Last night we grilled steaks, had baked potatoes, and this salad...and it was delicious!!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
8/23 Commissary coupon matchup!
I've been out of town for the last couple weeks, so I've been all out of the coupon world!!
Here's how I did when I got home (not that great):
Before coupons: $58.55
Total number of coupons: $14.15
Total price after coupons: $34.40
30% savings
Here's what I bought:
Skippy natural peanut butter:
Cost: $1.69
-Used .75/1 coupon
Paid: .94!
Chicken thighs:
Cost: 1.48/per pack...(I bought 5 packs)
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Paid: .48/per pack of perdue chicken thighs!!
Perdue leg quarters:
Cost: $3.73
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Paid $2.73
Sara Lee Lunch meat
Cost: $2.59
-Used .75/1
Paid: $1.84
Fresh Express Salad Kit:
Cost: $2.65
-Used: FREE coupon that was mailed
Paid: $0!
Aussie Shampoo:
Cost: $2.50
-Used: FREE coupon that was mailed
Paid: $0!
Tropicana OJ:
Cost: $2.99
-Used: $1.00/1 coupon
Paid: $1.99
Without coupons I bought:
Salt
Diced tomatoes
Stewed tomatoes
Frozen peas
Frozen brocoli
Frozen corn
popsicles
frozen shrimp
turkey bacon
hamburger buns
3 green bell peppers
1lb carrots
1 lemon
garlic
5 lb potatoes
Ramen Noodle soup
I bought most of my fruits at Aldi the day before:
Mango: .49/each
Grapes: $1.58/lb
Plums: .39 each ( I think)
Bananas: .44/lb
Blueberries: $2.50
I bought my milk from CVS:
2 gallons:
Cost: $3.19/each
Got back $2.00 ECB's for both gallons!!
Here's how I did when I got home (not that great):
Before coupons: $58.55
Total number of coupons: $14.15
Total price after coupons: $34.40
30% savings
Here's what I bought:
Skippy natural peanut butter:
Cost: $1.69
-Used .75/1 coupon
Paid: .94!
Chicken thighs:
Cost: 1.48/per pack...(I bought 5 packs)
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Paid: .48/per pack of perdue chicken thighs!!
Perdue leg quarters:
Cost: $3.73
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Paid $2.73
Sara Lee Lunch meat
Cost: $2.59
-Used .75/1
Paid: $1.84
Fresh Express Salad Kit:
Cost: $2.65
-Used: FREE coupon that was mailed
Paid: $0!
Aussie Shampoo:
Cost: $2.50
-Used: FREE coupon that was mailed
Paid: $0!
Tropicana OJ:
Cost: $2.99
-Used: $1.00/1 coupon
Paid: $1.99
Without coupons I bought:
Salt
Diced tomatoes
Stewed tomatoes
Frozen peas
Frozen brocoli
Frozen corn
popsicles
frozen shrimp
turkey bacon
hamburger buns
3 green bell peppers
1lb carrots
1 lemon
garlic
5 lb potatoes
Ramen Noodle soup
I bought most of my fruits at Aldi the day before:
Mango: .49/each
Grapes: $1.58/lb
Plums: .39 each ( I think)
Bananas: .44/lb
Blueberries: $2.50
I bought my milk from CVS:
2 gallons:
Cost: $3.19/each
Got back $2.00 ECB's for both gallons!!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
More FREEBIES!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
FREEBIES this week!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Walgreens and CVS 7/31 coupon matchup!
Walgreens:
Transaction 1:
Kellogs cereal on sale 4/$10, buy 4 get a $5.00 RR!!
-Used $2.25/3
-Used $.70/1 peelie
-Used $2.49 had on a Walgreens gift card
Paid: $4.56, got back $5 Register Rewards!!!
Transaction 2:
Crayola Washable Markers: on sale $2.00, get back $2.00 RR
Cottonelle Toilet Paper (Bought 2, 12 Packs) $5.00 each, get back $3.50 wyb 2!
-Used .75 from 7/17 SS
-Used .75/1 from 7/17 SS
-Used $1.00/1 from August coupon book (takes off $2.00)
-Used $5.00 RR from previous transaction
Paid: $3.50, got back $5.50 in RR's!
Transaction 3:
Pampers (On sale 2/$20, buy 2 get $3.00 RR)
-Used $2.00 from P&G
-Used $2.00 from P&G
-Used $2.00 from walgreens infant care book (takes off $4.00!!)
-Used $5.50 RR from previous transaction
(had to buy a few fillers b/c of all the coupons, got some highlighters and erasers)
*did this deal twice!*
Paid: $6.50, got back $3.00RR's
Transaction 4:
Transaction 1:
Kellogs cereal on sale 4/$10, buy 4 get a $5.00 RR!!
-Used $2.25/3
-Used $.70/1 peelie
-Used $2.49 had on a Walgreens gift card
Paid: $4.56, got back $5 Register Rewards!!!
Transaction 2:
Crayola Washable Markers: on sale $2.00, get back $2.00 RR
Cottonelle Toilet Paper (Bought 2, 12 Packs) $5.00 each, get back $3.50 wyb 2!
-Used .75 from 7/17 SS
-Used .75/1 from 7/17 SS
-Used $1.00/1 from August coupon book (takes off $2.00)
-Used $5.00 RR from previous transaction
Paid: $3.50, got back $5.50 in RR's!
Transaction 3:
Pampers (On sale 2/$20, buy 2 get $3.00 RR)
-Used $2.00 from P&G
-Used $2.00 from P&G
-Used $2.00 from walgreens infant care book (takes off $4.00!!)
-Used $5.50 RR from previous transaction
(had to buy a few fillers b/c of all the coupons, got some highlighters and erasers)
*did this deal twice!*
Paid: $6.50, got back $3.00RR's
Transaction 4:
Kellogs cereal on sale 4/$10, buy 4 get a $5.00 RR!!
-Used $2.25/3
-Used $.70/1 peelie
-Used $3.00 RR from previous transaction
*So, we spent a little more out of pocket than normal (about $35.00 after tax), but I got 4 packs of pampers, 8 boxes of cereal, markers, 2 packs of toilet paper (12 rolls each), and a few other random school supplies and candy.
CVS:
Revlon lip stick/gloss on sale $5.79 each, get $3.00 RR (I bought 2)
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $3.00/$10.00 purchase from CVS coupon machine
Milk, $3.19, get $1.00 ECB back. (I bought 2 gallons)
-Used .75/1 printable
-Used .75/1 printable
Paid $12.00, got back $8.00 ECB's
Friday, July 29, 2011
eBay!!
Thanks to my sister, I started to eBay again!! I pulled out a few of my daughter's outfits that are HOT sellers this fall and put them up for auction. I also pulled out both of our old/broken iPhones and put them up for auction. One has already sold, as well as a few of the outfits!! YAY!! Who knew we had a couple hundred dollars just sitting in our closets!? Anyways, I definitely have the eBay bug and I have been putting up a few items everyday. I have also started putting together a pile of the kids old clothes to drop off to once upon a child (stuff I know won't sell on ebay). So, hopefully we can make a few dollars while also cleaning out our closets!!
M&M's at Walgreens and coupons in the base paper!!
M&M's are on sale at Walgreens for .49/bag. I used .75/2 coupon from 7/17 SS and I was able to pick up 8 bags for .10/each. I LOVE M&M's...but, I am also thinking about starting to potty train my baby and may pull these out in desperate times! =)
*So, I'm not sure if this is everywhere...but our base paper comes out every Thursday and they usually have red plums in them...but this week, there were 2 red plums and 1 P&G!!! I was excited about this because the paper is free, so it's a great way to score a couple of FREE inserts with lots of coupons!!! *
*So, I'm not sure if this is everywhere...but our base paper comes out every Thursday and they usually have red plums in them...but this week, there were 2 red plums and 1 P&G!!! I was excited about this because the paper is free, so it's a great way to score a couple of FREE inserts with lots of coupons!!! *
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Target and Pier One!
Target had chips ahoy cookies on mark down for $1.99
-Used $1.00/2 target printable
-Used $1.00/2 manufacturer coupon
Paid .99 each! (I'm trying to stock up on snacks for our upcoming vacation/road trip!)
Pier One had a coupon $10 off any $10 purchase...good deal right??!!
I printed it out and bought a candle that normally costs $15, was price cut to $11, and only paid $1!
-Used $1.00/2 target printable
-Used $1.00/2 manufacturer coupon
Paid .99 each! (I'm trying to stock up on snacks for our upcoming vacation/road trip!)
Pier One had a coupon $10 off any $10 purchase...good deal right??!!
I printed it out and bought a candle that normally costs $15, was price cut to $11, and only paid $1!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Spending as of 7/25...
So, the last time I posted, my spending had actually been in the negatives (-4.51), BUT the weekend came...and we didn't do so great...=P
Friday: Spent about $9 at McDonalds (we had to drive out to the apple store b/c my iPhone face got cracked, so we just grabbed dinner--got the bogo big macs and the bogo mango/pineapple smoothies (YUM) and the kids shared a chicken nugget meal that they DIDN't even eat!...good news is they replaced my iPhone for FREE!!! Thank goodness!!!!!!!!
Saturday: My husband had some express "cash" he wanted to use, so he got both of us a pair of jeans and he got a few shirts...spent about $130 after the "cash"...which is actually good for that store b/c there jeans are normally around $80 each...but, I LOVE their jeans, so I think it's worth it.
Sunday: We had to go back to the mall b/c my gymbucks were expiring (anyone that knows me, knows I am a huge gymboree fan!!!!)...so, with school starting soon I bought Leila 2 outfits, a pair of jeans, hair bows, tights, and I got Lilliana a pair of jeans too (but I think I may have to return them...the 18-24 months were wayyy too big and long)...so, we spent about $100.00 in there...yikes, I know!!!
-We also went back into express b/c the jeans I got the day before were too long, which is weird b/c all of my other jeans are 2R...so, I had to buy 2Short!!...short??? I always thought of myself as average height/tall (I'm about 5'6")...anyways, I guess I'm a short now??? lol oh well....but, while we were there I picked up a long sleeve shirt and my husband picked up a sweater (that normally costs $70!) and we spent $10 for both.
-We picked up Leila a pair of crocks that she will wear for school and that we got b/c she was jealous of her sister's "changing color crocks" --$40
-THEN, we also went to Borders b/c they're closing and we wanted to see what types of deals they had....most stuff is only 10%, some magazines and a few other stuff are 40%...but, still we bought $47 worth of stuff...I picked up 2 volumes of the bob books b/c they only had 1 left and she's knows most of the ones she has...plus they were 10%--which is not a lot off, but I didn't think they were going to last once the BIGGER sale comes....we also grabbed some other phonics books, magazines and other random things, I love that store!
Oh, and we also got some starbucks...I know, I know...too much spending....$8.00 there...
Monday: So, Babies R Us have diapers on sale for $5.00, the huggies pure and natural, seventh generation, huggies jeans...a few others....and combining that with coupons, it comes out to be $3.50 a pack!! BUT...of course they only had newborn sizes left today...so, I went to Walmart and price matched one package of the huggies jeans diapers, used my huggies coupon and paid $3.50 for a pack of huggies!! WOOHOO!
So, including the money I spent at CVS and Walgreens, the commissary, and Wal-mart my spending total (for everything!) for the month is already up to:
$352.99!!! We definitely over spent this weekend, but it really has been so long since any of us have gone shopping, I think we were just needing to get that out!! =)
Friday: Spent about $9 at McDonalds (we had to drive out to the apple store b/c my iPhone face got cracked, so we just grabbed dinner--got the bogo big macs and the bogo mango/pineapple smoothies (YUM) and the kids shared a chicken nugget meal that they DIDN't even eat!...good news is they replaced my iPhone for FREE!!! Thank goodness!!!!!!!!
Saturday: My husband had some express "cash" he wanted to use, so he got both of us a pair of jeans and he got a few shirts...spent about $130 after the "cash"...which is actually good for that store b/c there jeans are normally around $80 each...but, I LOVE their jeans, so I think it's worth it.
Sunday: We had to go back to the mall b/c my gymbucks were expiring (anyone that knows me, knows I am a huge gymboree fan!!!!)...so, with school starting soon I bought Leila 2 outfits, a pair of jeans, hair bows, tights, and I got Lilliana a pair of jeans too (but I think I may have to return them...the 18-24 months were wayyy too big and long)...so, we spent about $100.00 in there...yikes, I know!!!
-We also went back into express b/c the jeans I got the day before were too long, which is weird b/c all of my other jeans are 2R...so, I had to buy 2Short!!...short??? I always thought of myself as average height/tall (I'm about 5'6")...anyways, I guess I'm a short now??? lol oh well....but, while we were there I picked up a long sleeve shirt and my husband picked up a sweater (that normally costs $70!) and we spent $10 for both.
-We picked up Leila a pair of crocks that she will wear for school and that we got b/c she was jealous of her sister's "changing color crocks" --$40
-THEN, we also went to Borders b/c they're closing and we wanted to see what types of deals they had....most stuff is only 10%, some magazines and a few other stuff are 40%...but, still we bought $47 worth of stuff...I picked up 2 volumes of the bob books b/c they only had 1 left and she's knows most of the ones she has...plus they were 10%--which is not a lot off, but I didn't think they were going to last once the BIGGER sale comes....we also grabbed some other phonics books, magazines and other random things, I love that store!
Oh, and we also got some starbucks...I know, I know...too much spending....$8.00 there...
Monday: So, Babies R Us have diapers on sale for $5.00, the huggies pure and natural, seventh generation, huggies jeans...a few others....and combining that with coupons, it comes out to be $3.50 a pack!! BUT...of course they only had newborn sizes left today...so, I went to Walmart and price matched one package of the huggies jeans diapers, used my huggies coupon and paid $3.50 for a pack of huggies!! WOOHOO!
So, including the money I spent at CVS and Walgreens, the commissary, and Wal-mart my spending total (for everything!) for the month is already up to:
$352.99!!! We definitely over spent this weekend, but it really has been so long since any of us have gone shopping, I think we were just needing to get that out!! =)
7/24 CVS and Walgreens coupon matchup/shopping trip!
Walgreens:
Transaction 1:
Crest pro health toothpaste: 2/$4.98, get back $3.00 RR
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 P&G
Paid $3.48 out of pocket, got back $3.00 RR
.24 each after coupons and RR!!
Transaction 2:
Wisk Laundry detergent (48 Load) (On sale: $6.99, and FREE snuggle wyb any wisk!)
Snuggle fabric softener sheets (80 ct)
-Used $2.00/1
-Used $3.00 RR from previous transaction
Paid $1.99 Out of pocket!
CVS:
Transaction 1:
Soft Soap (foaming hand soap--for washing hands) --I got 2 bottles
Soft soap body wash
-Used .35/1 from 7/24 SS
-Used .35/1 from 7/24 SS
-Used .75/1 from 7/24 SS
-Used $5 ECB (from last week!)
Paid $0 out of pocket, got back $3.00 ECBS!
Transaction 2:
Crest Pro Health toothpaste ($2.99, get back $2.00 ECB's)
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used ECB's from last transaction and from last week
Paid $0 out of pocket (actually was about .13 or something after tax), got back $4.00 ECBS!
Transaction 3:
Papermate grip pens, 8 pack. ($1.99, get $1.99 ECB back)
-Used $2.00 of the ECB's from last transaction
Then I ended up doing a 4th transaction because I forgot to pick up milk!
Transaction 4:
2 gallons of milk ($3.19 each)
-Used $4.00 ECB's from previous transactions and from last week
Paid $2.38!
**Basically at CVS I got everything I just listed for a total of $2.50! **
I spent about $8.00 before tax on 4 tubes of crest pro health toothpaste, 2 bottles of hand soap, 1 bottle of body wash, 1 48 load of wisk laundry detergent, 80 ct of snuggle fabric softener, 8 pack of pens, and 2 gallons of milk! Really the Milk would have cost me almost that much alone, so I think we got a lot of good stuff for a little bit of money...but I think we're good on toothpaste for a while now!! =)
Transaction 1:
Crest pro health toothpaste: 2/$4.98, get back $3.00 RR
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 P&G
Paid $3.48 out of pocket, got back $3.00 RR
.24 each after coupons and RR!!
Transaction 2:
Wisk Laundry detergent (48 Load) (On sale: $6.99, and FREE snuggle wyb any wisk!)
Snuggle fabric softener sheets (80 ct)
-Used $2.00/1
-Used $3.00 RR from previous transaction
Paid $1.99 Out of pocket!
CVS:
Transaction 1:
Soft Soap (foaming hand soap--for washing hands) --I got 2 bottles
Soft soap body wash
-Used .35/1 from 7/24 SS
-Used .35/1 from 7/24 SS
-Used .75/1 from 7/24 SS
-Used $5 ECB (from last week!)
Paid $0 out of pocket, got back $3.00 ECBS!
Transaction 2:
Crest Pro Health toothpaste ($2.99, get back $2.00 ECB's)
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used ECB's from last transaction and from last week
Paid $0 out of pocket (actually was about .13 or something after tax), got back $4.00 ECBS!
Transaction 3:
Papermate grip pens, 8 pack. ($1.99, get $1.99 ECB back)
-Used $2.00 of the ECB's from last transaction
Then I ended up doing a 4th transaction because I forgot to pick up milk!
Transaction 4:
2 gallons of milk ($3.19 each)
-Used $4.00 ECB's from previous transactions and from last week
Paid $2.38!
**Basically at CVS I got everything I just listed for a total of $2.50! **
I spent about $8.00 before tax on 4 tubes of crest pro health toothpaste, 2 bottles of hand soap, 1 bottle of body wash, 1 48 load of wisk laundry detergent, 80 ct of snuggle fabric softener, 8 pack of pens, and 2 gallons of milk! Really the Milk would have cost me almost that much alone, so I think we got a lot of good stuff for a little bit of money...but I think we're good on toothpaste for a while now!! =)
Saturday, July 23, 2011
7/23 commissary coupon matchups and shopping trip!
Total before coupons: $53.34
Coupon savings: $47.00
Total out of pocket after coupons: $6.34!!!
92% savings!
Here's what we got:
Paid: FREE + .51 OVERAGE per package ($20.40 total OVERAGE)!!!
Paid: FREE + .22 OVERAGE (bought 2 = .44 overage)!!!
Coleslaw Mix:
-Used .75/1 coupon
Paid: .75 from 6/26 SS
Fruit Snacks (Betty Crocker):
-Used $4.00/4 tearpad military coupon at the commissary
Paid $1.00 each box
Bunny Wheat Bread:
-Used .25/1 from 6/26 SS
Paid: $1.54
Without coupons we bought:
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce
Gold fish whole grain crackers
Sour Cream
Popsicles
Hot dog buns
2 lunchables
Jalapeno Johnsonville sausages
Hot dogs
Bananas
Fresh green beans
Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls
I sent my husband on this shopping trip, I thought he did good and got a lot of food for $6.34!!
Coupon savings: $47.00
Total out of pocket after coupons: $6.34!!!
92% savings!
Here's what we got:
40 packets of webber seasoning packets/marinade mix:
-Used $1.00/1
Schick razor (travel size-2 pack):
-Used $1.00/1 from 7/17 SS
Paid: FREE + .35 OVERAGE!!!
Scotch Tape:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Coleslaw Mix:
-Used .75/1 coupon
Paid: .75 from 6/26 SS
Fruit Snacks (Betty Crocker):
-Used $4.00/4 tearpad military coupon at the commissary
Paid $1.00 each box
Bunny Wheat Bread:
-Used .25/1 from 6/26 SS
Paid: $1.54
Without coupons we bought:
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 cans tomato sauce
Gold fish whole grain crackers
Sour Cream
Popsicles
Hot dog buns
2 lunchables
Jalapeno Johnsonville sausages
Hot dogs
Bananas
Fresh green beans
Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls
I sent my husband on this shopping trip, I thought he did good and got a lot of food for $6.34!!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Aldi, Walmart, and CVS 7/21 shopping trip and spending!
Aldi:
1 lb of cherry's (on sale $1.66 lb!)
2 plums (.35 each)
3 nectarines (.35 each)
3 peaches (.35 each)
2 apples (.45 each)
blueberries (2.50)
$1.00 worth of bananas (at .44/lb)
Spent about $8.00
Walmart:
Spent about $30.00 (I have a playgroup at the house tomorrow, so I needed snacks and juice)
With coupons I did buy:
Who nu cookies: 2 packages
-Used BOGO coupon making them $1.39 each
Franks hot sauce:
-Used .50 printable coupon making it .49
I also had to buy some little smokies, crescents, muffins, juice boxes, grapes, coffee, etc....
CVS:
I bought 2 gallons of milk (good deal right now!)
$3.19 each gallon, then get back $1.00 ECB making them $2.19 each gallon
Used $4.00 ECB's that I had from this past week, paid $2.49 out of pocket, and got back $2.00 ECB's!!
Now, that's a good deal on milk! Plus, if you buy 5 gallons before August 6, you will get one gallon of milk for FREE...I already bought 3, just 2 more to go...
So, today I spent about $44.50 including using my ECB's, but then got back 2.00 ECB's, making my total spending $42.50 for the day. I spent a lot today, but it's expensive entertaining!
1 lb of cherry's (on sale $1.66 lb!)
2 plums (.35 each)
3 nectarines (.35 each)
3 peaches (.35 each)
2 apples (.45 each)
blueberries (2.50)
$1.00 worth of bananas (at .44/lb)
Spent about $8.00
Walmart:
Spent about $30.00 (I have a playgroup at the house tomorrow, so I needed snacks and juice)
With coupons I did buy:
Who nu cookies: 2 packages
-Used BOGO coupon making them $1.39 each
Franks hot sauce:
-Used .50 printable coupon making it .49
I also had to buy some little smokies, crescents, muffins, juice boxes, grapes, coffee, etc....
CVS:
I bought 2 gallons of milk (good deal right now!)
$3.19 each gallon, then get back $1.00 ECB making them $2.19 each gallon
Used $4.00 ECB's that I had from this past week, paid $2.49 out of pocket, and got back $2.00 ECB's!!
Now, that's a good deal on milk! Plus, if you buy 5 gallons before August 6, you will get one gallon of milk for FREE...I already bought 3, just 2 more to go...
So, today I spent about $44.50 including using my ECB's, but then got back 2.00 ECB's, making my total spending $42.50 for the day. I spent a lot today, but it's expensive entertaining!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
July 19 spending totals:
I went to two different stores and both stores paid me to take merchandise out of the store--that definitely qualifies as a good coupon day!!
As I mentioned yesterday, I got $5ECB's back after buying the zyrtec and I got paid .38 after my commissary trip. I did tip the bagger $2.00.
So...after what I made and ECB's, I have MADE $4.51 since I started keeping track of my spending!!
I am counting my ECB's because I have rolled these same ECB's over and over to where I have got a lot of merchandise off rolling ECB's and then received more ECB's on top of it or I just out right made money on them...plus, it really is the same thing as money...I can use these to buy things my family needs...laundry detergent, milk, diapers, wipes, etc...
As I mentioned yesterday, I got $5ECB's back after buying the zyrtec and I got paid .38 after my commissary trip. I did tip the bagger $2.00.
So...after what I made and ECB's, I have MADE $4.51 since I started keeping track of my spending!!
I am counting my ECB's because I have rolled these same ECB's over and over to where I have got a lot of merchandise off rolling ECB's and then received more ECB's on top of it or I just out right made money on them...plus, it really is the same thing as money...I can use these to buy things my family needs...laundry detergent, milk, diapers, wipes, etc...
106% savings at the commissary--got .38 back!!! 7/19 shopping trip!
106% savings, actually got .38 back after all of this!
Here's what I bought:
20 scotch magic tapes:
-Used $1.00/1 printable coupon
FREE + .22 OVERAGE PER TAPE ($4.40 OVERAGE TOTAL)
2 Bengay:
-Used $5.00/1 printable coupon
FREE + .82 OVERAGE EACH ($1.64 OVERAGE TOTAL)
5 boxes ortega whole grain taco shells:
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/26 SS
.19 each after coupons!!!
Without coupons I bought:
1 can of rotel
8 pack of juicy juice (juice boxes)
2 boxes jiffy blueberry muffin mix
Here's what I bought:
20 scotch magic tapes:
-Used $1.00/1 printable coupon
FREE + .22 OVERAGE PER TAPE ($4.40 OVERAGE TOTAL)
2 Bengay:
-Used $5.00/1 printable coupon
FREE + .82 OVERAGE EACH ($1.64 OVERAGE TOTAL)
5 boxes ortega whole grain taco shells:
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/26 SS
.19 each after coupons!!!
Without coupons I bought:
1 can of rotel
8 pack of juicy juice (juice boxes)
2 boxes jiffy blueberry muffin mix
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Made $5 at CVS today!!
So, a few weeks ago I went into CVS to redeem a money maker deal on zyrtec, but by the time I got there, they were all out...so, of course, I got a rain check.
I have been checking on and off for the past few weeks and they were always out of the 5ct zyrtec, but when I went on Sunday--they had them!!...BUT my coupon had expired on Saturday =( So, I thought that was that...UNTIL today when I saw there was a new coupon for $5/any 5 ct zyrtec...woohoo (the little things make me happy..lol)!
Here's the deal I got using my rain check:
Zyrtec (it was on sale for $5.99)
-Used $5.00/1 printable coupon
Paid $1.09 out of pocket, got back $6ECB's!! =$5 money maker!!!
I have been checking on and off for the past few weeks and they were always out of the 5ct zyrtec, but when I went on Sunday--they had them!!...BUT my coupon had expired on Saturday =( So, I thought that was that...UNTIL today when I saw there was a new coupon for $5/any 5 ct zyrtec...woohoo (the little things make me happy..lol)!
Here's the deal I got using my rain check:
Zyrtec (it was on sale for $5.99)
-Used $5.00/1 printable coupon
Paid $1.09 out of pocket, got back $6ECB's!! =$5 money maker!!!
Good coupons to print!!
So, the word is that there is a HOT Allegra coupon to print out!
On 7/31 at Walgreens:
The Allegra 5ct will be on sale for $6.99 with a $7.00 RR
-Use the $2.00 printable here is where I found the website: http://www.bargainblessings.com/SmartSource
Making this a $2.00 money maker after coupons and RR!
The other HOT coupon is for the Keri Lotion
also on 7/31 this will be on sale for $6.99, print out the $2.00/1 coupon from smartsource.com, get back $4.00 RR making this free after coupons and RR!
On 7/31 at Walgreens:
The Allegra 5ct will be on sale for $6.99 with a $7.00 RR
-Use the $2.00 printable here is where I found the website: http://www.bargainblessings.com/SmartSource
Making this a $2.00 money maker after coupons and RR!
The other HOT coupon is for the Keri Lotion
also on 7/31 this will be on sale for $6.99, print out the $2.00/1 coupon from smartsource.com, get back $4.00 RR making this free after coupons and RR!
July 18 spending...day 2 (Walmart and Target)
I went to Walmart hoping to get the deal on the scotch tape (Price match the .50 sale sale Target is having on Scotch tape to make a .50 profit...but they didn't have anymore scotch magic tape left when I got there)...
I did buy:
UP2U mento's gum:
-Used $1.00/1
*My husband is always buying gum, so I figured I should buy it before my coupon expires and he pays full price for it--expires on the 20th!*
Target:
TGIF 12 oz frozen meals (I got the chicken and steak fajitas with rice): On sale 2/$5
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $1.00/2 target printable
*I figured they would be good, quick meals for my husband to take for work when we don't have leftovers or maybe a quick lunch to eat one weekend--hopefully they taste good!*
I did buy:
UP2U mento's gum:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid: .28 each (I bought 3 packs of gum)
*My husband is always buying gum, so I figured I should buy it before my coupon expires and he pays full price for it--expires on the 20th!*
Target:
Tums:
-Used $1.00/1 Target printable
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid: FREE!
TGIF 12 oz frozen meals (I got the chicken and steak fajitas with rice): On sale 2/$5
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $1.00/2 target printable
Paid: $1.00/each (I bought 2)
*I figured they would be good, quick meals for my husband to take for work when we don't have leftovers or maybe a quick lunch to eat one weekend--hopefully they taste good!*
My total spending on Day 2 was:
$3.00
My total spending for the past 2 days:
-$1.13
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Keeping track of my spending...day 1...
So, this summer has been busy and there really has been no real budget...we have gone out of town, we have had family in town, took a mini vacation up to Chicago while they were in town, birthday presents/dinners, hotel costs...basically just spending a lot of money!
I decided since all of that is over, today I will start fresh and get back on a budget.
In order to do that I will:
1. Keep track of our spending
2. Figure out how to cut down on as many bills as possible
1. So, here's what I spent today:
$2.50 at CVS (but I got back $4ECB's--not sure how to calculate this?)
$25.37 + $2.00 tip for bagger at the commissary
Although, today Larry was skimming through the best buy ad and he noticed that the b-day gift I bought him is now on sale, so we got a price adjustment--$30 got put back on our card! YAY!)
So...
-$4.13 MADE today after price adjustment and ECB's
We'll see how the rest of the week goes...
2. Figuring out how to cut down on bills:
-We already refinanced the cars saving us about $80/month
-We cut our cable bill down $15/month
-Next...I'll let you know once I figure it out!
My goal is:
1. Pay off any CC debt
2. Have more money in savings
I decided since all of that is over, today I will start fresh and get back on a budget.
In order to do that I will:
1. Keep track of our spending
2. Figure out how to cut down on as many bills as possible
1. So, here's what I spent today:
$2.50 at CVS (but I got back $4ECB's--not sure how to calculate this?)
$25.37 + $2.00 tip for bagger at the commissary
Although, today Larry was skimming through the best buy ad and he noticed that the b-day gift I bought him is now on sale, so we got a price adjustment--$30 got put back on our card! YAY!)
So...
-$4.13 MADE today after price adjustment and ECB's
We'll see how the rest of the week goes...
2. Figuring out how to cut down on bills:
-We already refinanced the cars saving us about $80/month
-We cut our cable bill down $15/month
-Next...I'll let you know once I figure it out!
My goal is:
1. Pay off any CC debt
2. Have more money in savings
7/17 Commissary shopping trip (44% savings!)
Total before coupons: $42.47
Coupon savings: $17.10
Total after coupons: $25.37
44% savings
Coupons I used:
Ralston Frosted Flakes cereal
Ralston Apple Dapper cereal
-Used BOGO coupon
Paid $1.05 for each box of cereal!
Emerald breakfast on the go
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid $1.19
Lipton chicken noodle soup mix:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE!
Lipton chicken noodle soup mix:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE!!
Romaine Lettuce salad bag (costs $1.75)
Wesson Oil (costs .50)
-Used $1.00/any lettuce wyb any wesson oil
Paid $1.25 for both
Krunchers potato chips:
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/26 SS
Paid $1.82
Scotch magic tape:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE + .22 OVERAGE!
Scotch magic tape:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE + .22 OVERAGE!
1 gallon whole milk:
-Used .75/1 printable coupon
Paid $2.23
Tropicana orange juice:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid $1.99
Hawaiian sweet bread:
-Used $2.00/1 printable
Paid .89
Luigi italian ice:
-Used $.50/1 coupon
Paid .75
Mr. Clean Magic eraser:
-Used .75/1 coupon that was mailed
Paid .10
Kandoo flushable wipes:
-Used $1.00/1 coupon that was mailed
Paid .49
Johnson & Johnson baby lotion:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid $1.53
Other items I bought without coupons:
Cilantro
Kidney beans
Garbanzo beans
Tomato sauce
Diced Tomatoes
1 lb bag of carrots
2 roma tomatoes
1/2 gallon of 2% milk
1/2 gallon of whole milk
Clove of garlic
Coupon savings: $17.10
Total after coupons: $25.37
44% savings
Coupons I used:
Ralston Frosted Flakes cereal
Ralston Apple Dapper cereal
-Used BOGO coupon
Paid $1.05 for each box of cereal!
Emerald breakfast on the go
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid $1.19
Lipton chicken noodle soup mix:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE!
Lipton chicken noodle soup mix:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE!!
Romaine Lettuce salad bag (costs $1.75)
Wesson Oil (costs .50)
-Used $1.00/any lettuce wyb any wesson oil
Paid $1.25 for both
Krunchers potato chips:
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/26 SS
Paid $1.82
Scotch magic tape:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE + .22 OVERAGE!
Scotch magic tape:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
FREE + .22 OVERAGE!
1 gallon whole milk:
-Used .75/1 printable coupon
Paid $2.23
Tropicana orange juice:
-Used $1.00/1
Paid $1.99
Hawaiian sweet bread:
-Used $2.00/1 printable
Paid .89
Luigi italian ice:
-Used $.50/1 coupon
Paid .75
Mr. Clean Magic eraser:
-Used .75/1 coupon that was mailed
Paid .10
Kandoo flushable wipes:
-Used $1.00/1 coupon that was mailed
Paid .49
Johnson & Johnson baby lotion:
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Paid $1.53
Other items I bought without coupons:
Cilantro
Kidney beans
Garbanzo beans
Tomato sauce
Diced Tomatoes
1 lb bag of carrots
2 roma tomatoes
1/2 gallon of 2% milk
1/2 gallon of whole milk
Clove of garlic
CVS and Walgreens 7/17 coupon matchup/shopping trip!
Walgreens:
Milka chocolate bars: on sale 2/$3.
-Used $1.00/1 printable (used 2 of these)
-Used $1.00/2 from walgreens july coupon book
I got 2 for FREE!!
CVS:
Crest Kids toothpaste: Cost $1.99, get $1.00 ECB
-Used .75/1 from June P&G
Paid .24 each after coupon and ECBs (I bought 2 tubes)
*So glad I found this deal on kids toothpaste, because the girls were just about out!*
Oral B toothbrush: Cost $1.99, get $1.00 ECB back
-Used $2.00/2 coupon from July P&G
Both toothbrushes were FREE after coupons and ECBs
Cap'n Crunch cereal: Cost $1.00 (it's the 6 serving size box)
-Used .50/1 coupon (I bought 3 boxes, had 3 coupons)
Paid .50 per box ($1.50 total)
I used ECB's that I already had ($4.00 ECB), plus I paid about $2.50 out of pocket, and then received $4.00 ECB's back that I plan to roll when I see other good deals...
Milka chocolate bars: on sale 2/$3.
-Used $1.00/1 printable (used 2 of these)
-Used $1.00/2 from walgreens july coupon book
I got 2 for FREE!!
CVS:
Crest Kids toothpaste: Cost $1.99, get $1.00 ECB
-Used .75/1 from June P&G
Paid .24 each after coupon and ECBs (I bought 2 tubes)
*So glad I found this deal on kids toothpaste, because the girls were just about out!*
Oral B toothbrush: Cost $1.99, get $1.00 ECB back
-Used $2.00/2 coupon from July P&G
Both toothbrushes were FREE after coupons and ECBs
Cap'n Crunch cereal: Cost $1.00 (it's the 6 serving size box)
-Used .50/1 coupon (I bought 3 boxes, had 3 coupons)
Paid .50 per box ($1.50 total)
I used ECB's that I already had ($4.00 ECB), plus I paid about $2.50 out of pocket, and then received $4.00 ECB's back that I plan to roll when I see other good deals...
Whole foods and schnucks 7/16 shopping trip
Schnucks:
Bounty Napkins: On sale for $1.00
-Used $1.00/1 coupon from June P&G
FREE!! (I bought 16 packs--figure it's something I can always use and it won't expire!)
JIF to go (8 Pack): Regular price $2.29, got it for FREE!
-Used FREE coupon that I got in the mail!!!!
Whole Foods:
Seventh Generation baby wipes (36 ct): Paid .49 each!
-Used $2.00/1 printable (I bought 2)
Bounty Napkins: On sale for $1.00
-Used $1.00/1 coupon from June P&G
FREE!! (I bought 16 packs--figure it's something I can always use and it won't expire!)
JIF to go (8 Pack): Regular price $2.29, got it for FREE!
-Used FREE coupon that I got in the mail!!!!
Whole Foods:
Seventh Generation baby wipes (36 ct): Paid .49 each!
-Used $2.00/1 printable (I bought 2)
Friday, July 15, 2011
Freebies and coupons in my mailbox!
So, this week I got a coupon for a FREE 8 pack of JIF peanut butter to go!!
I think these will be good snacks for the girls!
I also got a $1.00/1 kandoo product coupon in the mail, I should be able to get those flushable wipes for really cheap at the commissary using this!
And finally, my FREEEEE diapers arrived a couple days ago. I redeemed my swagbucks and my $10.00 amazon gift card that gymboree sent me for completing that survey, and I was able to get a pack of 140, size 4 huggies diapers for absolutely FREE!! Plus, I still have about $1.50 credit left!!
I think these will be good snacks for the girls!
I also got a $1.00/1 kandoo product coupon in the mail, I should be able to get those flushable wipes for really cheap at the commissary using this!
And finally, my FREEEEE diapers arrived a couple days ago. I redeemed my swagbucks and my $10.00 amazon gift card that gymboree sent me for completing that survey, and I was able to get a pack of 140, size 4 huggies diapers for absolutely FREE!! Plus, I still have about $1.50 credit left!!
CVS, Schnucks, and Target 7/14 shopping trip!
CVS:
Crest with scope:
Cost, $2.37 then you receive $2.00 ECB's back (I bought 2--got back $4 ECB's)
It's as if I paid .37 per tube of toothpaste...I will be rolling those ECB's this week to get the most out of that $4!! =)
Schnucks:
I just happened to be passing the aisle and noticed that bounty napkins were on sale for $1.00 each, and I remember that in last month's P&G, there are $1.00 off any bounty napkin coupons...and being a crazy couponer, I had my coupon binder with me...so, I got some FREE bounty napkins!!
Target:
-About a week ago, I got a coupon for a free bottle of suave naturals body wash in the mail, so I picked up a bottle for FREE!!
-Gerber graduate lil meals are on sale for .87
-Used .55/1 coupon
Paid .33!!
Also, they had ground beef on sale for $2.92, and there were $1.00 off coupons attached, so I picked up a pound of ground beef for $1.92. I thought that was a pretty good deal, even cheaper than I can get at the commissary!
*I also printed out that $1/1 lipton soup coupon, and I saw they are at Target for $1.29, which would make them .29 for a box! But...I didn't buy it because I wanted to check how much it was at the commissary first.
Crest with scope:
Cost, $2.37 then you receive $2.00 ECB's back (I bought 2--got back $4 ECB's)
It's as if I paid .37 per tube of toothpaste...I will be rolling those ECB's this week to get the most out of that $4!! =)
Schnucks:
I just happened to be passing the aisle and noticed that bounty napkins were on sale for $1.00 each, and I remember that in last month's P&G, there are $1.00 off any bounty napkin coupons...and being a crazy couponer, I had my coupon binder with me...so, I got some FREE bounty napkins!!
Target:
-About a week ago, I got a coupon for a free bottle of suave naturals body wash in the mail, so I picked up a bottle for FREE!!
-Gerber graduate lil meals are on sale for .87
-Used .55/1 coupon
Paid .33!!
Also, they had ground beef on sale for $2.92, and there were $1.00 off coupons attached, so I picked up a pound of ground beef for $1.92. I thought that was a pretty good deal, even cheaper than I can get at the commissary!
*I also printed out that $1/1 lipton soup coupon, and I saw they are at Target for $1.29, which would make them .29 for a box! But...I didn't buy it because I wanted to check how much it was at the commissary first.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Aldi 7/8 Shopping Trip
Bananas: Paid .73
Strawberries: Paid .89
Blueberries: Paid $1.99
Nectarines: Paid .75
Plums: Paid .75
Total spent: $5.03
These prices were a lot cheaper than the commissary or Wal-Mart prices, especially the strawberries where they are about $2.00 at most places right now.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Commissary 7/7 coupon matchup--44% savings!
Total before coupons: $54.67
Coupon savings: $23.20
Total out of pocket: $31.47
44% savings
Definitely not one of my best trips, but I needed some specific items...
Honey nut crunch cereal: Paid $1.74 (not a good price for cereal, but we were in need of some variety!)
-Used .75/1 coupon from commissary tear pad
Cascadian farms organic granola bar: Paid $1.50
-Used .75/1 printable
Krunchers potato chips: Paid $1.82
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/26 SS
Bounty Napkins: Paid .47
-Used $1.00/1 from June P&G
Organic Valley Whole Milk: Paid $2.29 each (I bought 2)
-Used $1.00/1 printable coupon
McCormick's black pepper: Paid $1.89
-Used .20/1 tearpad (I was just about out of pepper)
Without coupons I bought:
Betty Crocker Pancake mix ($1.69)
Dice Tomatoes (.69)
Whole Wheat bagels (they were only .72!)
1/2 gallon of 2% milk ($1.47)
Simply Orange with Mango Juice ($2.99)
Low Sodium Bacon (Was only $1.89)
2 lemons ($1.00)
green Onions (.44)
4 kiwi's ($1.00)
a bunch of bananas ($1.12)
1 yellow onion (.26)
2 cloves of garlic (.52)
ginger (.07)
Coupon savings: $23.20
Total out of pocket: $31.47
44% savings
Definitely not one of my best trips, but I needed some specific items...
Honey nut crunch cereal: Paid $1.74 (not a good price for cereal, but we were in need of some variety!)
-Used .75/1 coupon from commissary tear pad
Cascadian farms organic granola bar: Paid $1.50
-Used .75/1 printable
Heinz vinegar: Paid .34 each (I bought 2 bottles)
-Used $1.00/2 coupon from 6/26 SS
Krunchers potato chips: Paid $1.82
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/26 SS
Kikoman soy sauce: Paid .15 each (I bought 5 bottles)
-Used $1.00/1 printable (stock price!)
Bounty Napkins: Paid .47
-Used $1.00/1 from June P&G
Chore Boy sponge/scrubber: Paid .08
-Used .55/1 printable from coupons.comTide Stain Removal: FREE + .06 OVERAGE (my last 3 coupons on these)
-Used $3.00/1 from June P&G
Organic Valley Whole Milk: Paid $2.29 each (I bought 2)
-Used $1.00/1 printable coupon
Playtex sippy cup: Paid .06!
-Used $2.00/1 printable from their website (they finally had these on sale!!)
McCormick's black pepper: Paid $1.89
-Used .20/1 tearpad (I was just about out of pepper)
Without coupons I bought:
Betty Crocker Pancake mix ($1.69)
Dice Tomatoes (.69)
Whole Wheat bagels (they were only .72!)
1/2 gallon of 2% milk ($1.47)
Simply Orange with Mango Juice ($2.99)
Low Sodium Bacon (Was only $1.89)
2 lemons ($1.00)
green Onions (.44)
4 kiwi's ($1.00)
a bunch of bananas ($1.12)
1 yellow onion (.26)
2 cloves of garlic (.52)
ginger (.07)
Walmart coupon matchup for 7/7/2011
Today I stopped by Wal-mart and picked up a couple things...
Joy sugar ice cream cones
-Used .55/1 printable
Paid: .45 each box (I bought two boxes)
Joy sugar ice cream cones
-Used .55/1 printable
Paid: .45 each box (I bought two boxes)
Cascade action packs (trial size)
-Used $1.00/1 from July P&G
-Used $1.00/1 from July P&G
Paid: FREE + .03 OVERAGE!!
Emeril original seasoning:
-Used $1.00/1 from July All You
Paid $1.98 (not a great price but I use this to season tilapia when I bake it).
Total out of pocket: $3.03
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Swagbucks, eggs, chocolate, and lettuce wraps!
So, I finally earned enough swagbucks to redeem $15.00 worth of Amazon gift cards. I plan on combining that with the $10 Amazon giftcard I got when I did that gymboree survey....
The plan is to buy as many diapers as $25 will get me...so, we'll see what kind of deal I can get...
My husband has earned enough swagbucks to redeem a $5.00 amazon gift card, so hopefully we can keep using these swagbucks to get free diapers!!
I'm also planning on going to Walgreens today to buy a dozen eggs, they're on sale for .99 right now, and it's not that much cheaper than what I pay at the commissary...but, it's something...
I also hear that if you scan your CVS card at the coupon machine, people are getting coupons for a free hershey chocolate bar...so, if you're in need of chocolate, there you go!
Finally, if you like P.F Chang's facebook page you can get a coupon for free lettuce wraps this month!! I LOVE their lettuce wraps, so we might have to make a stop there on day in the next couple of weeks!! =)
The plan is to buy as many diapers as $25 will get me...so, we'll see what kind of deal I can get...
My husband has earned enough swagbucks to redeem a $5.00 amazon gift card, so hopefully we can keep using these swagbucks to get free diapers!!
I'm also planning on going to Walgreens today to buy a dozen eggs, they're on sale for .99 right now, and it's not that much cheaper than what I pay at the commissary...but, it's something...
I also hear that if you scan your CVS card at the coupon machine, people are getting coupons for a free hershey chocolate bar...so, if you're in need of chocolate, there you go!
Finally, if you like P.F Chang's facebook page you can get a coupon for free lettuce wraps this month!! I LOVE their lettuce wraps, so we might have to make a stop there on day in the next couple of weeks!! =)
Monday, July 4, 2011
Target, Schnucks, and Walgreens trip 7/3-7/4
Walgreens:
24 pack water was on sale for $1.99 (we picked up 3 packs)
Schnucks:
Old Orchard Apple Juice (64 Oz): On sale 2/$3.00
-Used .50/1 coupon from their website
-Used .50/1 coupon from their website
Paid: $1.00 each bottle
I went to Target today and bought:
Wet Ones (15 ct): (I like to keep these in the diaper bag b/c someone always has sticky hands)
-Used .50/1 target printable
Paid: .47
Cottonelle flushable wipes (72 ct.)
-Used $1.25/2 printable from cottonelle.com
-Used $1.00/2 target printable
Paid: .88 each (they were on sale for $2.19)
Kraft Mac and Cheese (veggie): I bought 2 boxes
-Used .75 printable
-Used .75 printable
Paid: .56 each
*I did see that the Gerber Graduate meals are on sale for $1.79, and there are $1.00/1 coupons from coupons.com, so I'm going to pick up a couple next time I go back to Target!*
*Also, pop tarts are on sale for $2.19/box. There are $2.00/3 and $1.00/3 coupons online (coupons.com and target.com--can stack these two), which will make the pop tarts $1.14/box!*
24 pack water was on sale for $1.99 (we picked up 3 packs)
Schnucks:
Old Orchard Apple Juice (64 Oz): On sale 2/$3.00
-Used .50/1 coupon from their website
-Used .50/1 coupon from their website
Paid: $1.00 each bottle
I went to Target today and bought:
Wet Ones (15 ct): (I like to keep these in the diaper bag b/c someone always has sticky hands)
-Used .50/1 target printable
Paid: .47
Cottonelle flushable wipes (72 ct.)
-Used $1.25/2 printable from cottonelle.com
-Used $1.00/2 target printable
Paid: .88 each (they were on sale for $2.19)
Kraft Mac and Cheese (veggie): I bought 2 boxes
-Used .75 printable
-Used .75 printable
Paid: .56 each
*I did see that the Gerber Graduate meals are on sale for $1.79, and there are $1.00/1 coupons from coupons.com, so I'm going to pick up a couple next time I go back to Target!*
*Also, pop tarts are on sale for $2.19/box. There are $2.00/3 and $1.00/3 coupons online (coupons.com and target.com--can stack these two), which will make the pop tarts $1.14/box!*
Saturday, July 2, 2011
2 boxes of Wheat Thins for .02!
I ran into CVS yesterday to pick up a couple boxes of wheat thins. The small boxes are on sale for $1.00 this week, and I had that $1.00/2 printable...so, I was planning on getting them for .50 each! But, I scanned my CVS card in that coupon machine and out came a $1.00 ECB!! So, I used it and only paid .02 for both boxes of wheat thins!!
Friday, July 1, 2011
FREEBIES in the mail!!
Today I opened my mail box and there were some goodies in there! =)
First there was a $5.00 off any bounty napkin or paper towel coupon!!
If you remember, during the whole month of June, if you went on Bounty's facebook page on Fridays they were giving away $5.00 bounty coupons. I went on there the first Friday it went on, and I filled out the form but at the end there was an error message so I didn't think I got through...but, apparently I did!
Also, there was a full sized bottle (13.2 oz) of downy unstopables and a pair of black socks (random yes, but they're nice socks...lol) in the mail from vocal point. I think I mentioned this website before, but if not you can sign up on vocalpoint.com and receive free samples, coupons, and I'm not even sure what else since I really just signed up about a month ago...
First there was a $5.00 off any bounty napkin or paper towel coupon!!
If you remember, during the whole month of June, if you went on Bounty's facebook page on Fridays they were giving away $5.00 bounty coupons. I went on there the first Friday it went on, and I filled out the form but at the end there was an error message so I didn't think I got through...but, apparently I did!
Also, there was a full sized bottle (13.2 oz) of downy unstopables and a pair of black socks (random yes, but they're nice socks...lol) in the mail from vocal point. I think I mentioned this website before, but if not you can sign up on vocalpoint.com and receive free samples, coupons, and I'm not even sure what else since I really just signed up about a month ago...
July 1, 2011 commissary coupon matchup 69% savings!
Before coupons: $22.40
Coupon savings: $14.75
Total spent after coupons: $7.65
Here's what I bought:
Webber seasoning mix: FREE + .51 OVERAGE!!
Used $1.00/1 from 6/26 SS
Bounty Napkins: FREE + $3.53 OVERAGE!!
Used $5.00/1 coupon that was mailed (from FB...I honestly didn't think it went through because I put in all the information but at the end there was an error message)
1 Gallon Whole Milk: Paid $2.23
Used .75/1 printable from coupons.com!!
1/2 gallon whole milk: Paid .85!
Used .75/any one milk printable from coupons.com
1/2 gallon 2% milk: Paid .72
Used .75/1 from coupons.com
Kraft Delux Cheese: Paid $1.50
Used $1.00/1 printable from swagbucks
Aunt Jemima frozen buttermilk waffles: Paid .35!
Used $1.00/1 printable from Facebook
Aunt Jemima frozen waffles: Paid .35!
Used $1.00/1 printable
Oscar Meyer hotdogs: Paid .25!
Used $1.00/1 printable (from FB, I believe)
Oscar Meyer hotdogs: Paid .25
Used $1.00/1 printable
Fresh corn: FREE
Used $1.00/any fresh corn wyb 2 oscar meyer hotdog coupons!
Without coupons I bought:
Chuck Roast: Paid $3.32
Coupon savings: $14.75
Total spent after coupons: $7.65
Here's what I bought:
Webber seasoning mix: FREE + .51 OVERAGE!!
Used $1.00/1 from 6/26 SS
Bounty Napkins: FREE + $3.53 OVERAGE!!
Used $5.00/1 coupon that was mailed (from FB...I honestly didn't think it went through because I put in all the information but at the end there was an error message)
1 Gallon Whole Milk: Paid $2.23
Used .75/1 printable from coupons.com!!
1/2 gallon whole milk: Paid .85!
Used .75/any one milk printable from coupons.com
1/2 gallon 2% milk: Paid .72
Used .75/1 from coupons.com
Kraft Delux Cheese: Paid $1.50
Used $1.00/1 printable from swagbucks
Aunt Jemima frozen buttermilk waffles: Paid .35!
Used $1.00/1 printable from Facebook
Aunt Jemima frozen waffles: Paid .35!
Used $1.00/1 printable
Oscar Meyer hotdogs: Paid .25!
Used $1.00/1 printable (from FB, I believe)
Oscar Meyer hotdogs: Paid .25
Used $1.00/1 printable
Fresh corn: FREE
Used $1.00/any fresh corn wyb 2 oscar meyer hotdog coupons!
Without coupons I bought:
Chuck Roast: Paid $3.32
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Random pick ups around town...Target, CVS, and Walgreens coupon matchup for 6/28
Target:
Johnson's Bubble and Body wash. Paid $2.00
-Used $1.00/1 facebook printable (the girls are running out, and it expires 7/1 so I figured I better use it quick!)
*I was looking for the Sally Henson nail polish (Use $1.00/1 printable + $1.00/1 target Printable)
Word was they would be .04 at target after stacking the coupons, but they were $2.49 at our Target. I'm going to wait to use the coupon, check out our other target.
*I was also looking for the oreo cakesters (Used $1.00/1 peelie + $1.00/1 target printable--would cost .98 after stacking coupons--but they didn't have any at this target.*
Walgreens:
Dove Face and Body Bar:
-Used $4.00/1 coupon (used 3 coupons--totalling $12 off)
Paid $6.00, got back $6.00 Register Rewards!
(Not sure what I want to do with the register rewards yet??)
CVS:
Palmolive Dish soap (on sale for .88)
-Used .25 coupon from 6/26
Paid .63
*I went in looking to redeem a rain check but they're still out....*
Johnson's Bubble and Body wash. Paid $2.00
-Used $1.00/1 facebook printable (the girls are running out, and it expires 7/1 so I figured I better use it quick!)
*I was looking for the Sally Henson nail polish (Use $1.00/1 printable + $1.00/1 target Printable)
Word was they would be .04 at target after stacking the coupons, but they were $2.49 at our Target. I'm going to wait to use the coupon, check out our other target.
*I was also looking for the oreo cakesters (Used $1.00/1 peelie + $1.00/1 target printable--would cost .98 after stacking coupons--but they didn't have any at this target.*
Walgreens:
Dove Face and Body Bar:
-Used $4.00/1 coupon (used 3 coupons--totalling $12 off)
Paid $6.00, got back $6.00 Register Rewards!
(Not sure what I want to do with the register rewards yet??)
CVS:
Palmolive Dish soap (on sale for .88)
-Used .25 coupon from 6/26
Paid .63
*I went in looking to redeem a rain check but they're still out....*
Commissary 6/28 shopping trip and coupon matchup...only a 35% savings...
Today, I mostly only needed fruits, veggies, and some milk...and I didn't really have coupons for many of those...
Before coupons: $31.73
Coupon savings: $11.00
Total spent after coupons: $21.73
35% savings
Here's what I bought with coupons:
Tide Stain release: FREE + .06 OVERAGE
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G (I bought 3 bottles)
Johnsons baby wash: $1.65
-Used $1.00/1 coupon
Romain Lettuce: Paid .98
-Used $1.00 off any lettuce wyb any wesson oil.
*They had the 16 oz. Wesson oil on sale for .50--so, basically I got this for free plus an extra .50 off my lettuce!!
Without coupons I bought:
2 gallons of milk
Spent $1.12 on bananas
Spent $3.03 on apples
Spent 1.18 on two green bell peppers
Spent $2.20 on plums
Spent $1.18 on 2 zucchini
Spent $1.09 on bag of baby carrots (Leila loves to eat these for snacks)
Spent $1.58 on cookies from the bakery (messy surprise for the girls that their dad picked up).
*Fruit and Veggies definitely add up!*
I forgot to check out the webber seasoning...in this past weeks paper (6/26 SS), there was a coupon for $1.00 any webber seasoning and they have those little seasoning packets for like .50 or something...I meant to pick one up but we were in a big hurry...
Before coupons: $31.73
Coupon savings: $11.00
Total spent after coupons: $21.73
35% savings
Here's what I bought with coupons:
Tide Stain release: FREE + .06 OVERAGE
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G (I bought 3 bottles)
Johnsons baby wash: $1.65
-Used $1.00/1 coupon
Romain Lettuce: Paid .98
-Used $1.00 off any lettuce wyb any wesson oil.
*They had the 16 oz. Wesson oil on sale for .50--so, basically I got this for free plus an extra .50 off my lettuce!!
Without coupons I bought:
2 gallons of milk
Spent $1.12 on bananas
Spent $3.03 on apples
Spent 1.18 on two green bell peppers
Spent $2.20 on plums
Spent $1.18 on 2 zucchini
Spent $1.09 on bag of baby carrots (Leila loves to eat these for snacks)
Spent $1.58 on cookies from the bakery (messy surprise for the girls that their dad picked up).
*Fruit and Veggies definitely add up!*
I forgot to check out the webber seasoning...in this past weeks paper (6/26 SS), there was a coupon for $1.00 any webber seasoning and they have those little seasoning packets for like .50 or something...I meant to pick one up but we were in a big hurry...
Monday, June 27, 2011
Mini vacation...
We left on Friday for a little weekend trip to Nashville (met up with my sister and her family since they are in the states for a couple weeks...sooo good to see them, I missed them so much!!)...but, anyways...we did no couponing and lots of shopping and eating out. It was a time out from everything--cleaning, cooking, couponing...everything...and it was so much fun! We ate way too much, spent way too much and had way too much fun, but it was so worth it. I think that every now and then you should just relax and enjoy yourself...within your means...
Although we did not coupon we still did save in certain areas:
1. We did redeem some gas gift cards before our trip from one of our credit cards that does rewards. So, we spent $60.00 less on gas than we should have, which is good! We basically had to pay for 2 fill ups instead of 3. We also booked a room that offered a $25 gas gift card (will be mailed) if you chose that particular package (the package without the gift card included the same room but it was $2 cheaper...just didn't make sense not to get the gift card). *Saved $60 + $25 dollar gift will be mailed*
2. We typically stay at super nice hotels (Ritz, Trump, etc), and pay tons of money per night...but we decided to be a little more reasonable and get a decent 3-3.5 star hotel (definitely wouldn't recommend anything lower)...and it was still very nice...free wifi, indoor pool, room service was available, etc...so we did save a lot on the hotel stay also...nobody is there opening the door for you every time you get in and out of your car and there is no valet, but I definitely think I can live without that =) *Saved about $160 for both nights by going with a less expensive hotel room*
3. Bringing a cooler. We packed our cooler with water, soda, juice boxes, and milk and also brought a bag of snacks (most of which we purchased with coupons =)), so when we were in the room we didn't have to spend $2.00 per bottle of water or a bag of chips. Also, while we were on the road we didn't order drinks at the fast food places b/c we had our own. *Saved maybe $10 for the 4 of us??*
4. Eating leftovers. Saturday night we ate hibachi/sushi for dinner...kind of expensive...but so good! We had so much food leftover...so instead of ordering room service for breakfast the next morning or going out to breakfast, we all just ate leftovers--plus my girl love rice (they really embrace their Asian side, like their mommy)!! *Saved at least $10...more if we would have gotten room service...probably would have been more like $30!*
5. Sharing. I have 2 little girls (4 year old and 17 months old), and I cannot eat tons of food in one sitting...I like to eat 5 or 6 smaller meals throughout the day...I'm always hungry! =)....but, me and the girls can share a plate at most places and we're all satisfied. Like for dinner yesterday, while we were on the road, I ordered a 3 piece chicken meal and we each had a piece of chicken and shared the 2 sides and the biscuit. Then my husband ordered his own meal. This is so much cheaper than ordering myself a meal and then the girls their own kids meal, which they will not finish. The only time I will order their own meal is when I order food that will be too spicy, hard for them to eat, or if it's something that is too small or not easily shared. I also do not really care for kids meals because the food is always the same...chicken nuggets, cheese burgers, hot dogs, pizza,...I would rather have my girls try new foods, and enjoy more of a variety...
Although we did not coupon we still did save in certain areas:
1. We did redeem some gas gift cards before our trip from one of our credit cards that does rewards. So, we spent $60.00 less on gas than we should have, which is good! We basically had to pay for 2 fill ups instead of 3. We also booked a room that offered a $25 gas gift card (will be mailed) if you chose that particular package (the package without the gift card included the same room but it was $2 cheaper...just didn't make sense not to get the gift card). *Saved $60 + $25 dollar gift will be mailed*
2. We typically stay at super nice hotels (Ritz, Trump, etc), and pay tons of money per night...but we decided to be a little more reasonable and get a decent 3-3.5 star hotel (definitely wouldn't recommend anything lower)...and it was still very nice...free wifi, indoor pool, room service was available, etc...so we did save a lot on the hotel stay also...nobody is there opening the door for you every time you get in and out of your car and there is no valet, but I definitely think I can live without that =) *Saved about $160 for both nights by going with a less expensive hotel room*
3. Bringing a cooler. We packed our cooler with water, soda, juice boxes, and milk and also brought a bag of snacks (most of which we purchased with coupons =)), so when we were in the room we didn't have to spend $2.00 per bottle of water or a bag of chips. Also, while we were on the road we didn't order drinks at the fast food places b/c we had our own. *Saved maybe $10 for the 4 of us??*
4. Eating leftovers. Saturday night we ate hibachi/sushi for dinner...kind of expensive...but so good! We had so much food leftover...so instead of ordering room service for breakfast the next morning or going out to breakfast, we all just ate leftovers--plus my girl love rice (they really embrace their Asian side, like their mommy)!! *Saved at least $10...more if we would have gotten room service...probably would have been more like $30!*
5. Sharing. I have 2 little girls (4 year old and 17 months old), and I cannot eat tons of food in one sitting...I like to eat 5 or 6 smaller meals throughout the day...I'm always hungry! =)....but, me and the girls can share a plate at most places and we're all satisfied. Like for dinner yesterday, while we were on the road, I ordered a 3 piece chicken meal and we each had a piece of chicken and shared the 2 sides and the biscuit. Then my husband ordered his own meal. This is so much cheaper than ordering myself a meal and then the girls their own kids meal, which they will not finish. The only time I will order their own meal is when I order food that will be too spicy, hard for them to eat, or if it's something that is too small or not easily shared. I also do not really care for kids meals because the food is always the same...chicken nuggets, cheese burgers, hot dogs, pizza,...I would rather have my girls try new foods, and enjoy more of a variety...
Thursday, June 23, 2011
6/22 Commissary Trip--82% savings!
**We are addicted to the dial soaps coupons, so we ordered some more online--yesterday we got 35 in the mail (costs us about $17 dollars = $33.40 profit after buying the soaps and paying for the coupons)...I noticed there is a USO box in front of the commissary and I plan on donating soaps to that box too!!**
Total before coupons: $159.22
Coupon savings: $125.64
Total after coupons: $33.58
Here is what we bought:
Overages:
Pert Plus (travel size): FREE + .51 OVERAGE!!
-Used $1.00/1 from 5/8 SS
Secret Deodorant (trial size): FREE + .27 OVERAGE!
-Used $1.00/1 from P&G mailer
Dial soap: FREE + $50.40 overage!!!!!
-Used $1.00/1 from the 6/12 RP
*I bought 35*
Schick disposable razor: FREE + .35 OVERAGE
-Used $1.00/1 (I honestly don't know where this coupon came from??)
KY Jelly (very embarrassing to have in cart and to buy...but, a MONEY MAKER!!): FREE + $1.13 OVERAGE!!! *I bought 2 = $2.26 overage
-Used $3.00/1 printable
*The things buy for a deal...lol*
Tide Stain Release (I have been giving these out to anyone that comes over! lol): FREE + .06 overage
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G
Other coupons I used:
2 lbs of Ground Turkey (on sale for .89 each pound!!!): Paid .39 each!!!
-Used .50/1 butterball coupons from the commissary!
Pop Chips: Paid $1.20 each (I bought 2 bags--they're chips that are not fried or baked?)
-Used B1G1 printable
Multi-pack cereals (larger boxes): Paid $1.75
-Used .75/1 commissary coupon
Mueller Organic Diced Tomatoes: Paid .50 each
-Used $1.00/2 peelie
Pillsbury Frosting: Paid .19 each
-Used $1.00/2 from 6/12 RP
Oral B Pulsar Toothbrush: Paid .25
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G
Bounty Napkins: Paid .47
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/5 P&G
Reynolds Wrap Foil (50 Ft): Paid .52
-Used $1.00/1 from 5/15 SS
Hawaiian Sweet bread sandwich rolls: Paid .39
-Used $1.00/1
Danonino Yogurt: Paid .51
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/5 SS
Tyson Chicken Legs: Paid .93
-Used .50/1 peelie
Tyson whole chicken: Paid $1.20 (they were on sale!!)
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Perdue chicken breast (tenderloins): Paid .65
-Used $1.25/1 coupon from commissary
Perdue chicken breast (tenderloins): Paid .74
-Used $1.25/1 coupon from commissary
*I think these will be good for lunches--grill them up and put them on salads or in stir fry???**
Sara Lee Lunch meat: Paid 1.60
-Used 1.00/1 printable
Eckerts sausage: $1.14
-Used .55/1 commissary coupon
Johnsonville Brats: Paid $2.44
-Used .75/1 coupon (getting ready for a BBQ!)
Oscar Meyer Premium Hot Dogs: Paid .50 each
-Used $1.00/2 printable
*In addition, there was a coupon if you bought 2 oscar meyer hot dogs, you get $1.00 off of fresh corn!*
Chi chi flour tortillas: Paid .96
-Used .50/1 from 6/12 SS
Kandoo flushable wipes: Paid .49
-Used $1.00/1 coupon that was mailed to me (I signed up for it)
Chopped frozen spinach: Paid .60 each
-Used .50/2 coupon from commissary
Frozen Vegetables (Mixed Veggies and Peas): Paid .59 each bag
-Used .20/2 coupon from commissary
Other things I bought without a coupon:
20 lb bag of Hinode rice (we normally buy jasmine, but we decided this was a good deal and I do like this rice too)
Kidney beans
Gold Fish crackers
2 gallons of whole milk
1/2 gallon of 2% milk
Colby shredded cheese
36 buttermilk pre-cooked/frozen biscuits (On sale for $1.00!!)
Dozen eggs
Loaf of bread
Skirt Steak (use it to make carne asada)
2 Pork shoulders (we're going to make kahlua pig and a smoked roast)
1 lb ground beef
2 packages of thin pork chops
2 packages of thin pork chops
Cilantro
OJ
Apples
Nectarines
Grapes
Plums
Celery
1 lb Carrots
5 lb bag of potatoes
2 Green bell peppers
2 yellow onions
1 lb of bananas
Overall I think it was a good trip, I should of kept better track of the spending so I didn't go so over--but it is hectic shopping with two kids who are trying to run all over the store!! =)
Also, I think it's safe to say our next few months of grocery bills should be VERY LOW since we are well stocked up on meat and essentials--really we'll only be needing milk, fruit, veggies, and bread for a long time!!--but, we do have 20 more coupons coming in the mail and I plan on using that to buy sugar, flour, oil and a few other things so we will be good on those items for a while...plus, I feel good about getting to donate to different organizations and people in need as we have never really donated much before!!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Freebies!
I also, got my $10 Amazon gift card from Gymboree just for filling out that survey!! Yay!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
**Updated** Lowered my Cable/Internet bill and other ways we've cut down our bills
I kept hearing about people lowering their cable/internet bill by just calling and seeing about new promotions...so, I thought I would just see if I could too...
I called and at first they said there was nothing they could do other than give me free HBO for a month. So, I was persistent and told them there's got to be something they can do...so, they transferred me to a customer relations person. He was then able to waive our High Definition (HD) each month (we pay an extra $10 for HD channels) and they also gave me a $5 discount on our internet. It's only a $15 savings each month, but that's $180 over a year. I'll take it.
Now that I know I can do this, I'm going to call back every couple of months because apparently they have specials and promotions every month!
In addition to this (since we've started couponing in April), we have been more aware of what we're spending...so, we have cut down in other areas....
1. Grocery shopping:
Before: ~$400 a month
Now: ~$120 a month
2. Husband going out for lunch during the week:
Before: ~$100 a month
Now: $0! (He takes leftovers or sandwiches)
3. Sams trips
Before: ~$100 every 4-6 weeks + $30 a year fee
Now: We don't shop at Sams anymore, but we probably spend about an average of $20 out of pocket each month at Walgreens or CVS for the same stuff we would buy at Sams (toilet paper, baby wipes, paper towels, body wash, trash bags, cleaner, etc...). I think the total may even go down now that we're pretty much stocked up on most of the essentials (body wash, toothpaste, etc...)
4. Refinanced both cars
We saved almost $80.00/month
(one car, we have the same payments as before, but our interest rate went way down, which cut down our remaining payments by 5 months!!--woohoo!!)
5. Saving on Gas
During the summer, I don't have to drive back and forth and back and forth everyday to take my daughter to preschool, so I have noticed that instead of getting gas once a week, we are now going every other week (for my SUV).
It saves us a minimum of $100.00/month (but this savings will only last until the end of August)
...we do have one or two short road trips planned this summer so it may even end up evening out...we'll see...
**Additions we've added to our monthly spending**
Sunday Papers: We probably spend about $25 a month on papers (it costs $2.00 for the Sunday paper here, $1.50 for the local one (but they don't always have all the coupons in those). Although, on those weeks where we don't need the Sunday paper for sales Sunday morning...we'll just buy 1 paper on Saturday (the early edition), and wait until Monday or Tuesday and buy additional ones at a discount (for about $1.00 a paper).
This is a savings of almost $500 a month or $6,000/year!!!
When I look at how we've changed our spending habits, it is crazy that we would spend that much each month without even really thinking about it. I really didn't realize that I was wasting so much money--and that I could save so much by just making a few minor adjustments. It has really become addicting!
My next idea is to shop around for new car insurance to see if we can save money there??? Hmmm.....
In addition to this (since we've started couponing in April), we have been more aware of what we're spending...so, we have cut down in other areas....
1. Grocery shopping:
Before: ~$400 a month
Now: ~$120 a month
2. Husband going out for lunch during the week:
Before: ~$100 a month
Now: $0! (He takes leftovers or sandwiches)
3. Sams trips
Before: ~$100 every 4-6 weeks + $30 a year fee
Now: We don't shop at Sams anymore, but we probably spend about an average of $20 out of pocket each month at Walgreens or CVS for the same stuff we would buy at Sams (toilet paper, baby wipes, paper towels, body wash, trash bags, cleaner, etc...). I think the total may even go down now that we're pretty much stocked up on most of the essentials (body wash, toothpaste, etc...)
4. Refinanced both cars
We saved almost $80.00/month
(one car, we have the same payments as before, but our interest rate went way down, which cut down our remaining payments by 5 months!!--woohoo!!)
5. Saving on Gas
During the summer, I don't have to drive back and forth and back and forth everyday to take my daughter to preschool, so I have noticed that instead of getting gas once a week, we are now going every other week (for my SUV).
It saves us a minimum of $100.00/month (but this savings will only last until the end of August)
...we do have one or two short road trips planned this summer so it may even end up evening out...we'll see...
**Additions we've added to our monthly spending**
Sunday Papers: We probably spend about $25 a month on papers (it costs $2.00 for the Sunday paper here, $1.50 for the local one (but they don't always have all the coupons in those). Although, on those weeks where we don't need the Sunday paper for sales Sunday morning...we'll just buy 1 paper on Saturday (the early edition), and wait until Monday or Tuesday and buy additional ones at a discount (for about $1.00 a paper).
This is a savings of almost $500 a month or $6,000/year!!!
When I look at how we've changed our spending habits, it is crazy that we would spend that much each month without even really thinking about it. I really didn't realize that I was wasting so much money--and that I could save so much by just making a few minor adjustments. It has really become addicting!
My next idea is to shop around for new car insurance to see if we can save money there??? Hmmm.....
CVS and Walgreens
So, yesterday we were running out of milk (I swear it would be cheaper to get a cow!)...so, I ran up to CVS since I had that $1.00 ECB from when I bought those Huggies. They have their one gallon milk on sale for $2.79, so I got it (we have been non-organic this week =P)...used my ECB and ended up paying $1.84 (including tax) for 1 gallon of milk!! I thought that was a good deal...maybe it's just because I'm used to paying almost $7.00 for 1 gallon of organic milk??
Anyways, I also stopped by Walgreens (since they are really close to each other). I have a rain check for icy hot naturals (I can get for free with my coupon--I won't get the register rewards that went along with that sale)...but, they still don't have them in.
I did buy:
2 Ritz crackers (One sleeve of crackers each box) (regular price is $1.99 at Walgreens)
2 1.25 Lt Cokes (Regular price is $1.69 at Walgreens)
I used:
-$1.00 off wyb any ritz and 1.25 lt coke printables
-$1.00 off wyb any ritz and 1.25 lt coke printables
Paid $3.38
making it .84 each.
We go through a lot of crackers in this house, and we're about to go on a mini road trip so I thought some caffeine would be good to have! =)
Anyways, I also stopped by Walgreens (since they are really close to each other). I have a rain check for icy hot naturals (I can get for free with my coupon--I won't get the register rewards that went along with that sale)...but, they still don't have them in.
I did buy:
2 Ritz crackers (One sleeve of crackers each box) (regular price is $1.99 at Walgreens)
2 1.25 Lt Cokes (Regular price is $1.69 at Walgreens)
I used:
-$1.00 off wyb any ritz and 1.25 lt coke printables
-$1.00 off wyb any ritz and 1.25 lt coke printables
Paid $3.38
making it .84 each.
We go through a lot of crackers in this house, and we're about to go on a mini road trip so I thought some caffeine would be good to have! =)
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Dining out
This weekend we ate out for dinner on Saturday night (date night!)...we went to Olive Garden so we could sit down, relax and enjoy my favorite sangria! I decided to check if there was an Olive Garden coupon out there...and there was! It was only for $4.00 off any 2 entrees...but, still...we used it.
Today for Father's day, we went out to the Cheesecake factory for lunch and again, I wanted to see if there were any coupons (since I'm completely addicted to coupons now)...and again...there was!! We had a coupon for every $30 you spend, you get a free slice of cheesecake (they cost at least $8.00 a slice)...so, between the 4 of us and my dad and step mom...our total was over $60, which equaled out to TWO FREE slices of cheesecake (at least $16.00 off our table's bill)...and it was GOOD! You really can't go to the Cheesecake factory without ordering a cheesecake...but, it made it taste even better since it was FREE!
I guess what I learned is that I can probably find a coupon for just about anything.
Today for Father's day, we went out to the Cheesecake factory for lunch and again, I wanted to see if there were any coupons (since I'm completely addicted to coupons now)...and again...there was!! We had a coupon for every $30 you spend, you get a free slice of cheesecake (they cost at least $8.00 a slice)...so, between the 4 of us and my dad and step mom...our total was over $60, which equaled out to TWO FREE slices of cheesecake (at least $16.00 off our table's bill)...and it was GOOD! You really can't go to the Cheesecake factory without ordering a cheesecake...but, it made it taste even better since it was FREE!
I guess what I learned is that I can probably find a coupon for just about anything.
CVS and Target 6/19 Shopping trip!
Here's what I got from CVS this morning:
Transaction 1:
Transaction 1:
Colgate Total (gum defense) toothpaste: $2.79, get $2 ECB back
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/12 SS
Power Bar Protein Bites: $2.49, get $2.49 ECB back
Paid: $4.28, get back $4.49 ECB
Transaction 2:
Hershey Bliss, $5.99, got $5.99 ECB back
-Used $1.00/1
-Used $4.49 ECB
Paid .50, got back $5.99 ECB
Transaction 3:
Huggies jumbo pack of diapers (36 ct, size 3): $8.99, get $1.00 ECB back
-Used $3.00/1 printable
-Used $5.99 ECB from previous transaction
Paid: FREE, got back $1.00 ECB!!!
**Total out of pocket was about $5.00 (these numbers are before tax)**
Target:
Benedryl Itch relief stick: $2.29
-Used $2.00/1 from 6/19 RP
Paid .29!!
Target:
Benedryl Itch relief stick: $2.29
-Used $2.00/1 from 6/19 RP
Paid .29!!
Friday, June 17, 2011
**UPDATED** Gymboree sent me a $10 Amazon gift card!!
About a week ago I got an e-mail from Gymboree saying if I filled out a survey and I was one of the first 1,500 (or some number like that??), I would get a $10 amazon gift card! Well, I filled it out, not really expecting to get anything or expecting that I would be one of the first ones....and today in my inbox, there it was!! =)
I'm going to combine that with my swagbuck and try to get me some FREE diapers on amazon!! (If you don't know what swagbucks are, click on that swagbucks link to the right of my page and you can sign up too). You use it like you use google and everyday while you're searching you can earn "swagbucks"...there are other ways to earn too, like through referrals, printing coupons from their website, doing surveys...usually I just use it as my search engine and collect them that way.
UPDATE: ***Soo....they sent another e-mail saying that e-mail was not supposed to be sent until next week...so, I guess I'll have to wait another week...that's ok...
I'm going to combine that with my swagbuck and try to get me some FREE diapers on amazon!! (If you don't know what swagbucks are, click on that swagbucks link to the right of my page and you can sign up too). You use it like you use google and everyday while you're searching you can earn "swagbucks"...there are other ways to earn too, like through referrals, printing coupons from their website, doing surveys...usually I just use it as my search engine and collect them that way.
UPDATE: ***Soo....they sent another e-mail saying that e-mail was not supposed to be sent until next week...so, I guess I'll have to wait another week...that's ok...
Vocal Point and CVS
So, I registered with vocal point last month, and they sent me an email saying I could sign up for motts for tots sample here: www.vocalpoint.com/mottsfortots
Should be 4-6 weeks before I get my sample!
MONEY MAKERS this Sunday (6/19)...
Hershey's Bliss, $5.99
-Use $1.00/1 from 5/1 SS
Pay $4.99, get back $5.99 ECB's
$1.00 money maker!!
Should be 4-6 weeks before I get my sample!
MONEY MAKERS this Sunday (6/19)...
Hershey's Bliss, $5.99
-Use $1.00/1 from 5/1 SS
Pay $4.99, get back $5.99 ECB's
$1.00 money maker!!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
FREE hershey's air delight chocolate bar at CVS!
Go to cvs.com and print out a coupon for a free hershey air delight chocolate bar (It let me print out two). You don't have to pay anything, just show them the coupon and your cvs card and walk out with a couple of candy bars. Not the healthiest snack, but definitely tastes good! =)
FREE or Cheap Paw Safe Cleaner at PetSmart and PetCo
There's a $1.00/1 printable coupon, and they are on clearance at both stores. At my PetCo they are $1.50, but at our PetSmart they're .99, making them free! They have window, toy, toilet, etc cleaner (I can't remember all the types they had available). It's supposed to be safe for kids and pets...so even if you don't have pets (like me) it is also good if you have kids!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
6/15 Commissary Matchup. 95% Savings!!!
As you can see in the picture
Total before coupons: $116.97
Coupon Savings: $106.39
Total OUT OF POCKET: $10.58!!
Here's what I got today:
34 bottles of Men's Dial Soap (Trial Size): FREE + $1.44 Overage per bottle = $48.96 OVERAGE!
-Used $2.00/1 from 6/12 Red Plum (there were plenty more soaps for other shoppers!!)
Oral B pulsar battery toothbrush: Paid .25
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G
Pop Up Chips: Paid $1.34 each bag (I bought 2 bags)
-Used B1G1 printable coupon
French's Worcester sauce: Paid $.25
-Used .75
Bagel Bites (9 count): Paid .25 each box (I bought 4 boxes)
-Used $1.00/1 printable
Tide Stain Release: FREE + .06 OVERAGE (I bought 4 bottles)
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G
Presto Trash bags with drawstring: Paid $1.61 per box (I bought 2 boxes)
-Used .75/2 commissary coupon
Reynolds wrap: Paid .52
-Used $1.00/1
Danino Yogurt (6 cups): Paid .49 each pack (I bought 2 = 12 cups)
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/5
Kraft Delux Cheese slices: Paid $1.50
-Used $1.00/1 printable
-Also used .50 off produce wyb any kraft cheese (commissary coupon)
Betty Crock Pizza Crust Mix: Paid .14 each (I bought 2 packs)
-Used .50/2 coupon from the commissary
Betty Crock Pizza Crust Mix: Paid .14 each (I bought 2 packs)
-Used .50/2 coupon from the commissary
Whole Chicken: Paid $1.95
-Used $1.00/1 peelie
Chicken Wings: Paid $3.42
-Used .50/1 peelie
King's Hawaiian Sweet Round Bread: Paid .89
-Used $2.00/1 printable (sign up through their website!!)
Kings Sandwich rolls: Paid .39 (I bought 2)
-Used $1.00/1
Hunts Diced Tomatoes: Paid .44 each can (I bought 3 cans--they were on sale for .69 each)
-Used .75/3 coupon from the commissary
Snuggle Dryer sheets: Paid .64
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 Red Plum
In addition, I bought these items without coupons:
2 gallons of milk
4 packs of thin pork chops
2 packs of bulgogi beef
1 lb of skirt steak
1 lb of skirt steak
Frozen mixed vegetables
Frozen Brocoli
Frozen Corn
Frozen Peas
Bananas
Nectarines
Garlic
Onion
Dozen Eggs
2 cans of Pasta Sauce
2 ramen noodles
2 cans of mushroom soup
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