Shopping Trip - 6/10/12

Only CVS and Walgreens. I'm not sure when Rite Aid will have any good sales again!

Total before coupons: $47.19 + tax = $51.00
My OOP: $9.19 + tax = $13.00
Savings: $38.00, 75% (81% without tax)

I bought 21 items today. They include 5 Pepsi product 12-pks. Kashi Go Lean cereal, 2 Nivea after shave balms, Scope Outlast mouthwash, Oral B Complete Advantage Scope toothbrush, 2 U by Kotex liners 18ct, 4 Kotex liners 16ct, 4 packs Lifesavers mints, and a Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper.

This trip seemed to be a bit smaller than usual for me. Not as many good deals! That and I didn't really prepare too well. A family member has been very sick and we've spent a great deal of time visiting the hospital. Family time before coupons, obviously.

I didn't leave with any earned rewards this week! That's highly unusual. I sure am glad I still have a lot of Extra Bucks from last week. Looks like some good sales coming up!

Here's a breakdown of each store.

 

CVS

I had $21 EBs to start with—I didn’t need all of them today, though.

Kashi Go Lean cereal $3.00 (regularly $5.29)
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $1.00

4 Kotex liners 16ct @ $1.57 = $6.28
-$1.58 BOGO 50% off sale
Used (2) -$2.00/2 mfr coupons
Cost: $0.70 (making these $0.18 each)

2 U by Kotex liners 18ct @ $1.49 = $2.98
-$0.75 BOGO 50% off sale
Used -$2.00/2 mfr coupon
Cost: $0.23 (making these $0.12 each)

4 bags Lifesavers mints 6.25 oz @ $2.37 = $9.48
-$4.72 Buy One Get One for $0.01 sale
Used (2) -$1.50/2 mfr coupons
Cost: $1.76 (making these $0.44 each)

CVS total before coupons: $14.69 + tax = $16.08
-$11.00 coupons
-$2.00 EBs from last week
My OOP: $1.69 + tax = $3.08
Savings: $13.00, 81% (88% without tax)

Walgreens

I had $10 RRs from last week.

Transaction # 1

Scope Outlast mouthwash 25.4 oz $3.00 (sale)
Oral B Complete Advantage Scope toothbrush $3.00 (sale)
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $4.00, earn $3 RR (making these $0.50 each)

Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $6.00 + tax = $6.58
-$2.00 coupons
My OOP: $4.00 + tax = $4.58, earn $3 RR

Transaction # 2

2 Nivea for Men after shave balms 3.3 oz @ $3.50 = $7.00 (sale)
Used (2) -$2.25 mfr coupons
Cost: $2.50, earn $2 RR (making these $0.25 each)

Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper $2.00

Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $9.00 + tax = $9.68
-$4.50 coupons
-$3.00 RR from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $1.50 + tax = $2.18, earn $2 RR

Transaction # 3

5 Pepsi product 12-pks @ $3.50 = $17.50 (sale)
Used -$3.50 in-ad coupon for FREE Pepsi Next
Cost: $14.00 (making these $2.80 each)

Transaction # 3 total before coupons: $17.50 + tax = $18.66
-$3.50 coupon
-$12 RRs from last week and Transaction # 2
My OOP: $2.00 + tax = $3.16

Walgreens total before coupons: $32.50 + tax = $34.92
My OOP: $7.50 + tax = $9.92
Savings: $25.00, 72% (77%)

 
I didn’t earn any rewards from this trip. Luckily, I still have $19 EBs to use at CVS next week! Plus, I got a few great coupons from the “Magic Coupon Machine” that I may be able to make some awesome scenarios with.

Mail Call -- Week of 6/3 - 6/9

Going to the mailbox was fun this week! Check out all these goodies. 

Totally impressed with all the stuff I received. I got a Vaseline Cocoa Radiant lotion, Seattle's Best Coffee sample with coupon, Propel Zero drink mix sample, Eucerin face and body lotion samples and coupons, Cutex nail polish remover sample and coupon, Biore cleanser, scrub, and pore strip samples and coupon, Milkbone Trail Mix for dogs sample and two dog treat coupons, and a Radiant feminine products sampler, with two Tampax tampons, Always liner, Always pad, coupons, and a cute pink makeup bag.

Not too shabby for one week's worth of mail! 

Kmart Shopping Trip - 6/3/12

Not the most exciting trip, but I did buy a few necessities. I keep going back to Kmart, even though I don't get the best savings and I almost always have some sort of snag at the register. Today was no exception. 

I bought the following items for $19.98 plus tax.

Bounty Basic paper towels 15-pack $9.99 (regularly $14.49)
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon DOUBLED
Cost: $7.99 (making these $0.53 a roll—not too bad, I guess)

Tidy Cats Power Blend 20-lb litter $6.99 (regularly $10.49)
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon DOUBLED
Cost: $4.99

3 boxes Poptarts 12ct @ $2.50 = $7.50 (regularly $3.39 each)
Used -$1.00/3 mfr coupon DOUBLED
Cost: $5.50 (making these $1.83 each)

Kellogg’s Corn Flakes $4.19 (had a sign that said $2.50 but they didn’t ring up that way)
Used -$0.50 mfr coupon DOUBLED
Cost: $3.19

I went back inside the store after realizing the Corn Flakes were $4.19. The lady was very nice and price modified it down to $2.50, so I got a refund of $1.69 + tax = $1.83. 

I was also supposed to qualify for a free 1-lb Sugar Daddy candy with a $20 purchase. They didn’t have them in-stock so they took down my number and are supposed to call when they come in. We’ll see! 

Kmart total before coupons: $28.67 + tax = $30.97
-$7.00 coupons
-$1.69 + tax = -$1.83 Corn Flakes adjustment
My OOP: $19.98 + tax = $22.14
Savings: $7.00, 24% (26% without tax)

Shopping Trip - 6/3/12

My weekly trip to CVS and Walgreens.

Total before coupons: $79.83 + tax = $86.20
My OOP: $8.08 + tax = $14.45, with $31 rewards remaining
Savings: $71.75, 83% (90% without tax)

I bought18 items today. They include a Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper, Crest Pro-Health mouth rinse 1L, 2 boxes ReNew Life Omega Smart Super Critical fish oil softgels 30ct, Walgreens brand Lansoprazole Acid Reducer 14ct, 2 Oral B Pro-Health Clinical Pro-Flex toothbrushes, Secret deodorant, Lady Speed Stick Stainguard deodorant, 2 Gillette Venus Tropical disposable razors 3ct, Gillette Fusion Hydragel shave gel, 4 bags Nice brand candy, Goody Ouchless headbands 2pk, and a Snickers candy bar.

I feel like I did well today--a lot of high-dollar items for just a little out-of-pocket. I almost spent as much in tax as I did on the actual items today. I did really well at earning rewards--$21 at CVS alone! I've been rocking their sales lately.

Here's a breakdown of each store. 

 

CVS

I started with a LOT of ExtraBucks--$13 leftover from last week and $5 Beauty Club.

Lady Speed Stick Stainguard deodorant $2.99 (regularly $3.79)

Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $1.99, earn $2 EB (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)

Crest Pro-Health mouth rinse 1-liter $5.99 (regularly $6.49)

Used -$0.25 mfr coupon
Cost: $5.74, earn $5 EB (making this $0.74)

2 Oral B Pro-Health Clinical flex toothbrushes @ $2.77 = $5.54 (regularly $5.89 each)

Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Used -$0.75 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.79, earn $4 EB (making these FREE + $0.21 profit) 

The following items were part of a Procter & Gamble $10 EB wyb $30 participating products promotion.

2 Gillette Venus Tropical disposable razors 3ct @ $11.29 = $22.58

Used -$11.29 BOGO free mfr coupon
Used -$2.00 mfr coupon

Secret Shower Fresh deodorant $3.29

Used -$1.00 mfr coupon

Gillette Fusion Hydragel shave gel $4.89

Used -$1.00 mfr coupon 

The total for those 4 items was $30.76. I used $15.29 in mfr coupons. I had a 20% off CVS coupon that deducted $5.48. My total was $9.99 and I earned $10 EB. That means everything was FREE + $0.01 profit. Plus, I can use the Gillette Venus razors towards a P&G rebate. Jackpot!  

CVS total before coupons: $45.28 + tax = $48.67
-$18.29 mfr coupons

-$5.48 20% CVS coupon discount
-$18 EBs from previous purchase
My OOP: $3.51 + tax = $6.90, with $21 EBs remaining
Savings: $41.77, 86% (92% without tax)
 

Walgreens

I had $4 Register Rewards to start with. 

Transaction # 1

ReNew Life Super Critical Omega Smart Fish Oil $10.00 (regularly $24.99)
Used -$3.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $7.00, earn $10 RR (making this FREE + $3.00 profit)

2 bags Nice brand candy @ $0.99 = $1.98

Used -$0.99 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.99 (making these $0.49 each) 

Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $11.98 + tax = $13.05
-$3.99 coupon
-$4 RRs from last week
My OOP: $3.99 + tax = $5.06, earn $10 RR

Transaction # 2

Goody Ouchless thin headbands 2-pk $2.00 (regularly $4.49)
Cost: $2.00, earn $2 RR (making this FREE)

Walgreens brand Lansoprazole Acid Reducer 14ct $6.00 (regularly $9.99)

Cost: $6.00, earn $6 RR (making this FREE)

Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper $2.00

Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $10.00 + tax = $10.78
-$10 RR from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.00 + tax = $0.78, earn $8 RR

Transaction # 3

Snickers bar $0.59 (regularly $0.99)

ReNew Life Super Critical Omega Smart Fish Oil $10.00 (regularly $24.99)

Used -$3.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $7.00, earn $10 RR (making this FREE + $3.00 profit)

2 bags Nice brand candy @ $0.99 = $1.98

Used -$0.99 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.99 (making these $0.49 each) 

Transaction # 3 total before coupons: $12.57 + tax = $13.70
-$3.99 coupons
-$8 RR from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $0.58 + tax = $1.71, earn $10 RR  

Walgreens total before coupons: $34.55 + tax = $37.53
My OOP: $4.57 + tax = $7.55, with $10 RR remaining
Savings: $29.98, 80% (87% without tax)

I have a lot of rewards to start with next week--$21 ExtraBucks and $10 Register Rewards. Yay!

Mail Call - 2/19 - 6/2

Here's a secret. I was WAY behind on posts. I hadn't posted any shopping trips since February 19th! I went shopping almost every week, but I hadn't had time to update the blog. I kept very busy with my job during the spring semester. I often had work to bring home with me, and what time I wasn't working, I spent with my family. The blogs had to be put on hold. I took photos and kept an updated Word document of my savings and shopping trips because I knew I would want to come back to it later.

This Mail Call spans over a couple of months! I don't remember the exact dates these items came in, but I'd take a picture every couple of weeks to show what I received in the mail. Lots of good stuff! 

Freebies in this picture include a sample pack of French Roast coffee K-cups, Simple face wash, Aveeno shampoo and conditioner, K-Pax energy, CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara (full-size!), coupon for a FREE Zaxby's nibbler, Acne Free face wash and coupon, two $10 off Centrum Pro-Nutrients coupons, coupon for a FREE bottle of Suave Keratin Infusion shampoo or conditioner, and a sample of Burberry perfume.

Freebies in this picture include a P&G sample pack (with Crest, Always, Pampers diapers and wipes, Scope mouthwash, Dawn, and coupons),  items from the Rite Aid Cover Girl promotion (Taylor Swift t-shirt and 3 bracelets), a coupon for a FREE bag of Popchips, and Palmer's lotion sample and coupon.

I got two more FREE Taylor Swift t-shirts from the Cover Girl promotion.

Freebies in this picture include Mucinex sample and coupon, Crystal Light Energy drink mix sample and coupon, Zarbee's cough drink mix and coupon, U by Kotex sample pack, and Schick coupons.

Freebies in this picture include Beneful Baked Delights dog treats, Tide Pods laundry detergent, and a Rite Aid Single Check Rebate check.

Freebies in this picture include a Lean Cuisine lunch bag (because I entered in codes from 25 Lean Cuisine boxes), Gud lotion sample and coupon, Craisins sample and FREE product coupon, two Lipton drink mixes and coupons, Purex detergent sample and coupon, Garnier Fructis lotion sample, more Beneful Baked Delights dog treats, free issue of Better Homes and Gardens, coupon for a FREE Zone Perfect energy bar, skin care sample (I forget the brand), restaurant loyalty card, and a can of Meow Mix (I think?) cat food.

Here's another picture of my Lean Cuisine lunch bag. I love this thing! So pretty.

Freebies in this picture include Nivea and Nivea for Men lotion samples and coupons from CVS, my P&G Olay rebate gift card for $15, Garnier BB cream skin care sample, a coupon for FREE Zevia soda, Strivectin-EV skin brightening serum, and a Target Beauty bag filled with goodies.

Close-up of my Target beauty bag--Pantene, L'Oreal Magic Lumi, Simple face cleansing wipes, Nivea lotion, Neutrogena skin care, Target coupons, and a cute makeup bag.

Freebies in this picture include Depends Real Fit 2-pk, Stayfree and Carefree samples and coupons, an Obama Biden sticker, K-cup coffee sample pack, Gevalia coffee sample with coupon, and a coupon for a FREE bottle of Pantene.

Finally... freebies in this picture include an OB tampons sample, Finish Quantum sample and coupon, and a Rite Aid Single Check Rebate check.

And that's it! Hopefully I'll stay on top of things now and I won't have to play catch-up so much! 

Kmart Shopping Trip - 5/27/12

I had my best savings so far at Kmart today! 

I only paid $11.67 plus tax for these items.

 

V05 hair spray $1.50
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $0.50

Bic Sensitive Razors $2.99
Used -$2.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $0.99

2 Meow Mix savory pate cups @ $0.69 = $1.38
Used (2) -$0.69 FREE mfr coupons
Cost: FREE

2 Gatorades @ $1.00 = $2.00
Used -$0.42 in-ad coupon
Cost: $1.58 (making these $0.79 each)

2 Crystal Light on-the-go drink mixes @ $2.00 = $4.00
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons DOUBLED
Cost: FREE

2 Country Time Lemonade canisters @ $2.00 = $4.00
Used -$1.00/2 mfr coupon DOUBLED
Cost: $2.00 (making these $1.00 each)

3 Poptarts 12ct @ $2.50 = $7.50
Crunchy Nut cereal $2.50
Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks $2.50
Used -$1.00/3 Poptarts mfr coupon DOUBLED
Used -$0.70 Crunchy Nut mfr coupon DOUBLED
Used -$2.50 instant savings on Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks wyb 4 Kellogg’s products
Cost: $6.60 (making these $1.32 each)

Kmart total before coupons: $28.37 + tax = $30.21
-$16.70 coupons and instant savings
My OOP: $11.67 + tax = $13.51
Savings: $16.70, 55% (59% without tax)

 

Shopping Trip - 5/27/12

Sunday shopping trip--CVS and Walgreens!

Total before coupons: $74.19 + tax = $80.82
My OOP: $12.40 + tax = $19.03, with $17 rewards remaining
Savings: $61.79, 76% (83% without tax)

I bought 22 items today. They include 2 bags Doritos, Tide Free & Gentle laundry detergent, Schick Hydro 5 razor, Schick Quattro for Men disposable razors 3ct, Schick Quattro for Women disposable razors 3ct, Skintimate shave cream, ACT Sensitive Formula mouth wash, Colgate Optic White toothbrush, Revlon Color Stay pressed powder, 4 Milky Way candy bars, 2 Dove chocolate bars, Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste, Tecnu first aid gel, 2 Ecotrin aspirin 45ct, and 2 BC headache powder 6ct.

Here's a breakdown of each store.

 

CVS

I did a lot of different transactions at CVS. I started with $12 EBs from previous purchases. 

Transaction # 1

Skintimate Shave Cream $2.29 (regularly $3.69)
Used -$0.55 mfr coupon

Schick Quattro for Men disposables $7.99 (regularly $10.49)
Schick Quattro for Women disposables $7.99 (regularly $8.99)
Used -$7.99 BOGO mfr coupon

Revlon ColorStay powder $9.99
Used -$2.50 CVS 25% coupon
Used -$2.00 mfr coupon
Used -$3.00/$10.00 cosmetic purchase CVS coupon
Cost: $2.49, earn $4 EB (making this FREE + $1.51 profit)

Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $28.26 + tax = $30.77
-$16.04 coupons
-$12.00 EBs from previous purchase
My OOP: $0.22 + tax = $2.73, earn $4 EB from Revlon and $1 EB from my Green Bag Tag

Transaction # 2

2 Milky Way candy bars @ $0.75 = $1.50 (regularly $1.19 each)
Used -$0.75/2 mfr coupon
Cost: $0.75, earn $0.75 EB (making these FREE)

Colgate Optic White toothbrush $2.99 (regularly $5.49)
Used -$1.00 CVS scanner coupon
Cost: $1.99, earn $2 EB (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)

Schick Hydro5 razor $7.99 (regularly $9.79)
Used -$3.00 mfr coupon

(Schick total from Transactions # 1 and # 2 was $26.26. I used $11.54 in coupons. I earned $10 in EBs from spending over $25. That means I paid $4.72 for all four items, making them $1.18 each.)

Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $12.48 + tax = $13.50
-$4.75 coupons
-$5.00 EBs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $2.73 + tax = $3.75, earn $12.75 EBs

Transaction # 3

Act Sensitive Formula mouth wash $3.99 (regularly $5.79)
Used -$2.00 mfr coupon
Used -$1.00 CVS scanner coupon
Cost: $0.99, earn $1 EB (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)

Transaction # 3 total before coupons: $3.99 + tax = $4.28
-$3.00 coupons
-$0.75 EB from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $0.24 + tax = $0.53, earn $1 EB

Transaction # 4

2 Milky Way bars @ $0.75 = $1.50 (regularly $1.19 each)
Used -$0.75/2 mfr coupon
Cost: $0.75, earn $0.75 EB (making these FREE)

Tide Free laundry detergent $5.99 (regularly $8.49)
Used -$2.00 mfr coupon
Used -$2.00 CVS scanner coupon
Cost: $1.99

Transaction # 4 total before coupons: $7.49 + tax = $8.22
-$4.75 coupons
My OOP: $2.74 + tax = $3.47, earn $0.75 EB

Transaction # 5 (mom’s card)

2 Dove chocolate bars @ $0.75 = $1.50 (regularly $0.99 each)
Used -$0.75 BOGO mfr coupon
Cost: $0.75 (making these $0.38 each)

Transaction # 5 total before coupons: $1.50 + tax = $1.65
-$0.75 coupon
-$0.75 EB from Transaction # 4
My OOP: $0.00 + tax = $0.15

CVS total before coupons: $53.72 + tax = $58.42
My OOP: $5.93 + tax = $10.63, with $13 EBs remaining
Savings: $47.79, 82% (89% without tax)

Walgreens

I had $1 RR to start with. 

Transaction # 1

Tecnu First Aid Gel $7.00 (sale price)
Cost: $7.00, earn $7 RR (making this FREE)

Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $7.00 + tax = $7.68
-$1.00 RR from previous purchase
My OOP: $6.00 + tax = $6.68, earn $7 RR

Transaction # 2

2 Ecotrin low-dose aspirins 45ct @ $1.50 = $3.00 (sale price)
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $1.00, earn $2 RR (making these FREE + $1.00 profit)

Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste $3.49
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $2.49, earn $3 RR (making this FREE + $0.51 profit)

2 bags Doritos @ $1.99 = $3.98 (sale price)

Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $10.47 + tax = $11.43
-$3.00 coupons
-$7.00 RR from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.47 + tax = $1.43, earn $5 RR

Transaction # 3

2 BC headache powders 6ct @ $1.50 = $3.00 (sale price)
Cost: $3.00, earn $2 RR (making these $0.50 each)

Transaction # 3 total before coupons: $3.00 + tax = $3.29
-$3.00 RR from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $0.00 + tax = $0.29, earn $2 RR

Walgreens total before coupons: $20.47 + tax = $22.40
My OOP: $6.47 + tax = $8.40, with $4 RR remaining
Savings: $14.00, 63% (68% without tax)

I have $13 EBs and $4 RRs leftover for next week -- $17 in all.