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....*

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...

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...




 

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

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!!  

Freebies!

Today in the mail I got a Zone Perfect bar + a $1.00 coupon!!

I also, got my $10 Amazon gift card from Gymboree just for filling out that survey!!  Yay!

**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.....

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! =)

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.

CVS and Target 6/19 Shopping trip!

Here's what I got from CVS this morning:


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!!

**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... 

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!!

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!

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

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

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 

.99 Pepsi 12 pack at CVS!

We got a 12 pack of Pepsi for .99 this morning, just had to scan the CVS card at the coupon center.

Freebies and good coupons to print out

This week in the mail I got:

-3 Free Atkins bars that came with coupons and a recipe book.
-Sample of garnier fructis
-$1.00/1 coupon for Kandoo flushable wipes (I can get these at the commissary for .36 after this coupon!!)


Also, I would suggest printing out these coupons:

Bagel Bites $1.00/1 coupon available online (These are $1.25 at the commissay--which will make them only .25!!)
There's also a $1.00/1 target printable for bagel bites (I hear if you stack these two you can get them at target for .69!)
Lipton Naturals Printable coupon (good for a free 20 Oz)

Walmart 6/11 coupon matchup!

Up2U mentos gum:
-Used $1.00 from 6/5 SS
Paid:  .28!

Gain dish detergent:
-Used $1.00/1 from P&G home mailer
Paid:  FREE + .03 overage!!

Lipton naturals Iced Tea:
There's a printable for a FREE bottle!
*There's a limit of 2*
So you can have 2 free bottles

(They're $1.48 each bottle)

CVS 6/12 Shopping trip

Schick Hydro Razor:
-Used $4.00/1 from 6/12 insert

Paid $4.00, Received $4.00 ECB

--Free after ECB's

Huggies Box of 93 diapers: On sale for $19.83

-Used $3.00/1 printable
-Used $4.00 ECB's from previous transaction

Paid $12.83 out of pocket, received $4.00 ECB's

--$8.83 after ECB's

**This isn't the best diaper deal I have ever gotten, but we were running low on diapers and for about 9 cents per diaper, it's not a bad deal (in my opinion)**

The plan after this was to use the $4.00 ECB's to buy 3 12 packs of soda (since we have family coming in in a few weeks)...but, it didn't really work out...hubby grabbed wrong soda's-- but we decided to keep them since we prefer the Pepsi.

There is a sale on certain soda's 3/$10, and receive $3.00 ECB's

The plan was....

-Use $4.00 ECB's from previous transaction

Pay--$6.00 for 3 12 packs of soda and then receive $3.00 ECB's in return

We paid $6.00 for 3 12 packs, but received no more ECB's b/c we bought the pepsi products.

Dial Soap $2.00/1 and commissary 6/10 shopping trip

So, this week there was a GREAT coupon in the 6/12 red plum!  $2.00 off ANY dial soap or lotion!

This is what I bought:

17 dial soaps (trial size):  They are .56 at commissary!
-Used $2.00/1 from 6/12 RP (x's 17)

FREE + $1.44 overage per soap!!!

***That allowed me to have $24.48 of free money to use towards my groceries--I will be donating the soaps!!***


I was able to buy:
5 lb bag of Chicken wings--Used .45/1 tasty bird chicken (Cost $7.00 after coupon)
5 small packs of chicken legs and thighs (plus there was .50/1 tyson chicken peelies on each pack of chicken)--Cost less than a dollar per pack.
2 packs of thin pork chops
1 lb Ground Turkey
Whole chicken--Used $1.00/1 peelie (cost $2.40 after coupon)
Skirt steak


I also got:

Bounty napkins:  Cost .47
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/5 P&G

Tide stain release:  FREE
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G

****Since I never have good meat coupons, I decided to buy these with my overage and not have to come out of pocket for any of this****  


You can also get this deal at Walmart!!  Their trial sizes are .97, so it's still $1.03 overage!!  

6/8 Commissary coupon matchup

Before coupons:  $84.14
Coupon Savings:  $54.20

Total out of pocket:  $27.22!


***That's a coupon savings of 71%***


This is my weekly grocery shopping trip--

Here's what I bought:

Bounty napkins:  Paid .47
-Used $1.00/1 from P&G

Advil (10 Ct.):  FREE + .71 OVERAGE!
-Used $4.00/2 from 5/22


*I bought 8, so I made a profit of $5.68 to use towards the rest of my purchases*


Danino yogurt (6 cups):  Paid:  .51
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/5 SS

Tide Stain Release:  FREE + .06 overage
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G


*I bought 5*


Frosted Flakes Cereal (reduced sugar + fiber):  Paid:  $1.47
-Used $1.00/1 printable


Bic Razors (4 pack):  FREE + .04 OVERAGE
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 SS


*I bought 4 = 16 free razors!*


Lunchables with fruit:  .50
-Used $1.00/1 from Printable, but there's also one in the 5/15 SS

Nabisco cookies:  FREE
-Used $1.00/1 wyb 1 gallon of milk (peelie)


*I bought 2 bags*

Oscar Meyer Lunch meat:  Paid $1.00 each
-Used $1.00/2 from 5/15 SS

Chicken thighs:  Paid $1.74
-Used .45/1 coupon (from commissary)

French's Worcestershire Sauce:  Paid .25
-Used .75/1 from 5/15 SS

Ortega Whole Wheat Taco shells:  .74
Ortega Taco Seasoning:  .13
-Used .50/2 from 4/17 SS

Newmans Own Salsa:  Paid .99
-Used $1.00/1 printable (from FB, I think)

Kraft Delux Cheese (8 slices):  Paid .69
-Used $1.00/1 printable

Luigi's Italian Lemon Ice:  Paid .75
-Used .50/1 from 5/1 RP

In addition I also bought (without coupons):

-Ground beef
-Pot Roast
-Simply Orange, OJ
-Dozen eggs
-Peaches
-Green Beans
-Carrots
-2 gallons of milk
-Potato Chips
-Bananas
-Onion

Target 6/7 trip

2 Nivea Men's body wash with shaving cream:  On sale for $3.04
-Used $1.00/1 Target printable
-Used $1.00/1 Target printable
-Used $2.00/1 coupon from 6/5 RP
-Used $2.00/1 coupon from 6/5 RP
(I love that you can stack coupons at Target)

Paid:  .08 for both bottles!

Nexcare Strawberry shortcake bandaids:  On sale for $1.70
-Used $1.00 Target printable coupon
-Used .55/1 from 5/1 SS

Paid:  .15 (Leila will probably just use them as stickers!)


*They say that you can also get Playtex toddler utensils for .04 at Target by using $1.00/1 coupon from 5/22 SS, but there was none at my target?*

CVS 6/5 coupon matchup and rolling ECB's!

So, this week was kind of a game, I was trying to see how many times I could roll my ECB's getting things I could use all for around $5.00--ended up going a little over to about $6.00.  

Transaction 1:  

Colgate Max clean
(I bought 2)

-Used .75/1 coupon from 6/5 SS
-Used .75/1 coupon from 6/5 SS

Paid:  $4.08, receive $4.00 ECB's

Transaction  2:

Excedrin:  .99, get .99 ECB back
(I bought 2--excedrin migrane and extra strength)

Ban Deodorant:  $2.99, get $2.00 ECB back
-Used .75/1 from 6/5 SS
-Used $4.00 ECB from previous transaction

Paid:  .22, received $3.98 ECB back

Transaction 3:  


Crest Pro Health Rinse (1 Liter--it's a big bottle!):  $4.50, receive $2.50 ECB
(I bought 2)

-Used $2.00/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used $2.00/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used $3.98 ECB from previous transaction

Paid:  $1.02, received $5.00 ECB's

Transaction 4:  

All Laundry detergent with Oxy:  On sale for $3.99
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/5 RP

Oral B Pulsar Toothbrush:  $6.00
-Used $3.00/1 from 6/5 P&G
-Used $5.00 ECB's from previous transaction

Paid:  $1.00, received $3.00 ECB

Transaction 5:  

All Laundry detergent with Oxy:  On sale for $3.99
-Used $1.00/1 from 6/5 RP
-Used $3.00 ECB from previous transaction

Paid:  FREE


 **I spent a little over $6.00 (before tax), and I was able to buy 2 Colgate max toothpastes, 2 big bottles of crest pro health mouthwash, deodorant, 2 bottles of excedrin, 1 oral B power toothbrush, and 2 bottles of All liquid laundry detergent!*

--My main goal was to fit laundry detergent in there somehow b/c I feel like laundry detergent is something that we are always needing and, of course, using--and getting it for free is always fun!!--

6/3 Commissary coupon matchups

Before coupons:  $89.82
Total amount of coupons:  $61.22


***Total spent after coupons:  $27.85***


Here are deals that I bought:

Snyder Pretzel Rods (10 Oz bag):  Paid .60
-Used $1.00/1 coupon (from 5/22 SS)

Ragu Pasta Sauce:  Paid .93 each
-Used $1.25/3 coupon (from 5/22 RP)

Mueller Whole Wheat Pasta:  Paid .17!
-Used $1.00/1 from Facebook

Tabasco sauce: Paid .49
-Used .40/1 (from 5/1 RP)

Charmin toilet paper (4 Big rolls= 8 rolls):  Paid .99
-Used $1.00/1 from P&G that was mailed to me last month

KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce:  Paid .19!
-Used $1.00/1 (from 5/15 SS)

Nabisco cookies (Snack-Saks):  FREE
-Used $1.00/1 wyb 1 gallon of milk peelie 


*I bought 2--Chocolate Chip and Oreo*


Purdue chicken (uncooked) tenderloins:  Paid between .45 and .65 per package (I bought 3 packs)!!
-Used $1.25/1 coupon at the commissary!


*I thought this was a really good deal on fresh chicken, especially chicken breast!*


Purex Laundry Detergent:  .99
-Used $1.00/1 (from 5/1 RP)

Scotch Tape (yes, more!):  FREE + .22 overage!!
-Used $1.00/1 printable


*I bought 3*


Speed Stick Deodorant (travel size):  FREE + .11 overage!!
-Used .75/1 (from 5/22 SS)


*I bought 7--  4 women's and 3 men's*


Kraft Delux cheese (16 slices):  Paid $1.50
-Used $1.00/1 printable

*In addition there was a coupon at the commissary that said:  if you bought any kraft product, you can get .40 off any fresh produce!!*

Lunchable with fruit:  Paid .50
-Used $1.00/1 (from 5/15 SS)

Snuggle Dryer sheets:  Paid. 39
-Used $1.00/1 from Facebook.



Crisco olive oil:  Paid $1.50
-Used $1.00/1 (from 4/17 RP)

Hawaiian Sandwich rolls (4 pack):  Paid .79
-Used $1.00/1


Feta Cheese:  Paid $2.69
-Used .50/1

*Leila's 4th B-day is coming up and she loves Greek Salads!!*

Ortega Taco Mix:  Paid .13 each
-Used .50/2 coupon (from 4/17 SS, I believe)

Pepperidge Farm Raisin Swirl bread:  Paid $2.09
-Used .50 coupon from the commissary

*Again for Leila's B-day, she has requested Cream cheese and strawberry stuffed french toast for breakfast!*

Huggies Wipes:  Paid .39!

-Used $1.00/1 coupon that was mailed to me!

Reynolds wrap foil (50 sq ft):  Paid .52

-Used $1.00/1 from 5/15 SS

Organic stuff:  

Cascadian Farm Organic granola bars:  Paid $1.25 

-Used $1.00/1 printable

Stonyfield farm organic strawberry yogurt (4 pack):  Paid .99

-Used $1.00/1 coupon from the commissary (but there is also a printable online)

Horizon Organic Milk:  Paid $2.89

-Used $1.00/2 printable

*I bought 4 cartons (used 2 coupons)*

Crazy that $12 of my total bill is just on 2 gallons of milk--sometimes I am tempted to buy non-organic!

In addition I bought:

Frozen brocoli
Frozen Corn
5 lb. sack of Potatoes
Syrup (we were out)
Cream Cheese
Bagels
Eggs
Cake mix (b-day)
Frosting (b-day)
Chips
Colby cheese
Simply Orange juice with mango
etc, etc, etc....???

Schnucks 6/1 quick shopping trip!

Marzetti Salad Dressing is on sale for $1.00 each this week at Schnucks!

I bought:

7 bottles (various kinds):  Paid .12 (Just had to pay for the tax!)
-Used $1.00/1 Marzetti salad dressing from 5/22 SS



***I have been getting all that pasta for free at the commissary, so I figure I can make a lot of pasta salad this summer!  Plus, I'm pretty sure I will be giving a couple bottles away!***