Monday, September 26, 2011

Shopping Trip - 9/25/11

Today's haul was huge! I bought a lot of items at my three favorite stores--82 items to be exact! The majority of my finds came from Walgreens, though I got a good amount from CVS and Rite Aid, too. Here's a picture of all my loot. 


Click on the picture for a larger view. These 82 items cost me $27.79 plus tax with $44.79 in rewards remaining for next week! Items purchased today include 4 Softsoap body wash, 2 Softsoap hand soap, 1 Oral B toothbrush, 1 Crest Pro-Health toothpaste, 3 Colgate Optic White toothpastes, 1 G-U-M Periobalance 28-ct dental lozenges, 2 Yardley bar soaps, 2 U by Kotex, 2 W by Walgreens Maxis, 3 Schick Quattro for Women 4-ct razor refill cartridges, 2 Schick Quattro for Men Titanium razors, 2 Remington King of Shave razors, 1 Zantac Maximum Strength 24-ct, 2 Thermacare heat wraps, 2 Zarbee's Nighttime Cough & Sleep drink for kids, 3 boxes Theraflu, 1 bottle Theraflu, 4 bottles Excedrin 8-ct, 2 bottles Renu multipurpose solution, 2 containers Emerald almonds, 4 cans Progresso soup, 1 4-lb bag Domino sugar, 2 Balance Bar energy bars, 2 packs Wrigley's 5 gum, 3 packs Trident gum, 4 packs Mentos Up2U gum, 4 Russell Stover chocolate pumpkins, 4 packs Haribo Gummi Bears, 8 Halloween tumblers, and 8 Halloween bags. 

I know that this is one of my greatest trips, savings-wise, EVER. You know what the only bummer is? The ridiculously high tax rate! I had to pay $21.18 just in tax today. Boo hiss. Even with tax included, I saved 81%. The total retail with sales prices for these items was $238.53 plus tax. That means I saved $210.74 today. That's pretty awesome! The savings does not reflect the $44.79 in rewards I had leftover from today's purchases. I'll use those next week. 

This trip took a lot of planning, especially for my transactions at Walgreens. I'd never attempted that many transactions at one store, but with so many freebies and cheapies this week, I decided to give it a try. The stores were well stocked and my cashiers were friendly. Overall, it was a pretty great shopping day. Here's a breakdown of my transactions per store. 

Rite Aid
 
I started with $14 UP rewards from last week. 

Transaction # 1

4 Softsoap body wash @ $2.99 = $11.96
Used (2) -$1.00/2 mfr coupons
Cost: $9.96, earned $8.00 UPs (making these $0.49 each)

Colgate Optic White toothpaste 4 oz. $3.99
Used -$2.00 Rite Aid coupon
Cost: $1.99, earned $2.00 UP (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)

Oral B 3-D White Vivid manual toothbrush $2.69
Used -$0.75 coupon
Cost: $1.94, earned $2.69 UPs (making this FREE + $0.75 profit)

Crest Pro-Health Sparkling Mint toothpaste 4 oz. $2.69
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $1.69, earned $2.69 UPs (making this FREE + $1.00 profit)

Transaction # 1 Total before coupons: $21.33 + tax = $23.36
-$5.75 coupons
-$14.00 UP rewards from last week
My OOP: $1.58 + tax = $3.61, earned $15.38 UP rewards

Transaction # 2

G-U-M PerioBalance Lozenges 28-ct $24.99 (dental probiotic that promotes healthy gums and teeth)
Used -$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $19.99, earned $20.00 UPs (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)

Transaction # 2 Total before coupons:  $24.99 + tax = $27.36
-$5.00 coupon
-$15.38 UP rewards from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $4.61 + tax = $6.98, earned $20 UP rewards

Rite Aid Total before coupons: $46.32 + tax = $50.72
My Total OOP: $6.19 + tax = $10.59, with $20 UP rewards remaining
Savings: $40.13, 79%

CVS


I used two cards and shopped for two families again today because my mom ALWAYS works on Sunday. I started with $10.99 ECBs on mom’s card and $3.99 ECBs on my card. 

Transaction # 1

Bausch & Lomb Renu Sensitive multipurpose solution 12 oz $8.99
Used -$2.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $6.99, earned $7 ECBs (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)

Thermacare heat wrap $3.79
Cost: $3.79, earned $3.79 ECBs (making this FREE)

2 Excedrin 8-ct @ $0.99 = $1.98
Cost: $1.98, earned $1.98 ECBs (making this FREE)

Transaction # 1 Total before coupons: $14.76 + tax = $16.20
-$2.00 coupon
-$10.99 ECBs from last week
My OOP: $1.77 + tax = $3.21, earned $12.77 ECBs

Transaction # 2 

4 cans Progresso soup 4/$5.00
Used -$1.00/4 store coupon
Used -$1.00/4 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.00 (making these $0.75 each)


2 containers Emerald Almonds 2/$6.00
Used (2) -$1.10 mfr coupons
Cost: $3.80 (making these $1.90 each)


2 Softsoap hand soaps 8.5 oz 2/$6.00
Used (2) -$0.70 mfr coupons
Cost: $4.60, earned $4.00 ECBs (making these $0.30 each)


2 Kotex 2/$7.00
Used -$2.00 store coupon
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $3.00, earned $1.00 ECB (making these $1.00 each)

Transaction # 2 Total before coupons: $24.00 + tax = $26.18
-$9.60 coupons
-$12.77 ECBs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $1.63 + tax = $3.81, earned $5 ECBs

Transaction # 3 

Schick Quattro for Women refill cartridges 4-ct $8.99
Used -$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.99, earned $4.00 ECBs (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)


2 Excedrin 8-ct @ $0.99 = $1.98
Cost: $1.98, earned $1.98 ECBs (making these FREE) 


Transaction # 3 Total before coupons: $10.97 + tax = $12.04
-$5.00 coupon
-$3.99 ECBs from last week
My OOP: $1.98 + tax = $3.05, earned $5.98 ECBs
 


Transaction # 4 

3 packs Trident gum @ $1.00 = $3.00
Used -$1.00/3 mfr coupon
Cost: $2.00, earned $1.00 ECBs (making these $0.33 each)


Thermacare heat wrap $3.79
Cost: $3.79, earned $3.79 ECBs (making this FREE)


2 packs Wrigley’s 5 gum @ $1.57 = $3.14
Used BOGO coupon -$1.57
Used 25% off coupon -$0.79
Cost: $0.78 (making these $0.39 each) 


Transaction # 4 Total before coupons: $9.93 + tax = $10.82
-$3.36 coupons
-$5.98 ECBs
My OOP: $0.59 + tax = $1.48, earned $4.79 ECBs
 


CVS Total before coupons: $59.66 + tax = $65.24
My Total OOP: $5.97 + tax = $11.55, with $9.79 ECBs remaining
Savings: $53.69, 82%
 

Walgreens

This was done at two different stores. I started out with $4.00 Register Rewards from last week. 

Transaction # 1 (first store) 

Schick Quattro for men razor w/ bonus cartridges $8.99
Used -$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.99, earned $5.00 RR (makes this FREE + $1.01 profit)


Zarbee's Nighttime Cough and Sleep drink for kids $5.99
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $4.99, earned $6.00 RR (makes this FREE + $1.01 profit)


Balance Bar yogurt and honey energy bar $1.50
Cost: $1.50, earned $1.60 RR (makes this FREE + $0.10 profit)


Russell Stover chocolate pumpkin $0.59
Used -$0.20 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.39 


Transaction # 1 Total before coupons: $17.07 + tax  = $18.65
-$6.20 coupons
-$4.00 RRs
My OOP: $6.87 + tax = $8.45, earned $12.60 RRs


Transaction # 2 (first store) 

Bausch & Lomb Renu Sensitive multipurpose solution $6.99
Used -$2.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $4.99, earned $5.00 RR (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)


W Maxi 14-ct $2.00
Cost: $2.00, earned $2.00 RR (making this FREE)


Remington King of Shaves men’s razor $4.99
Cost: $4.99, earned $5.00 RR (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)


2 Haribo Gummi Bears @ $1.49 = $2.98
Used -$1.60 in-ad coupon
Used (2) -$0.30 mfr coupons
Cost: $0.78 (making these $0.39 each)


Russell Stover chocolate pumpkin $0.59
Used -$0.20 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.39 


Transaction # 2 Total before coupons: $17.55 + tax = $18.57
-$4.40 coupons
-$12.60 RRs from Transaction # 1
Cost: $0.55 + tax = 1.58, earned $12.00 RRs


Transaction # 3 (first store) 

Schick Quattro for Women cartridges 4-ct $8.99
Used -$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.99, earned $5.00 RR (making this FREE + $1.01 profit)


2 Colgate Optic White toothpastes 4 oz 2/$7.98
Used (2) -$1.50 mfr coupons
Cost: $4.98, earned $6.00 RR (making this FREE + $1.02 profit)


Zarbee’s Nighttime Cough and Sleep drink for kids $5.99
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $4.99, earned $6.00 RR (making this FREE + $1.01 profit)


8 Halloween tumblers @ $0.25 = $2.00
Used -$1.00 in-ad coupon
Cost: $1.00 (making these $0.125 each)


4 packs Mentos UP2U gum @ $1.49 = $5.96
Used -$2.00 in-ad coupon
Used -$2.00 Walgreens monthly savings booklet coupon
Used (2) -$1.00/2 mfr coupons
Cost: FREE 


Transaction # 3 Total before coupons: $30.92 + tax = $33.57
-$16.00 coupons
-$12.00 RRs from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $2.92 + tax = $5.57, earned $17.00 RRs


Transaction # 4 (second store) 

W Maxi 14-ct $2.00
Cost: $2.00, earned $2.00 RR (making this FREE)

Remington King of Shaves men’s razor $4.99
Cost: $4.99, earned $5.00 RR (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)

2 Yardley bar soaps @ $1.49 = $2.98
Used -$1.60 in-ad coupon
Used (2) -$0.25 mfr coupons
Cost: $0.88 (making these $0.44 each)

2 Haribo Gummi Bears @ $1.49 = $2.98
Used -$1.60 in-ad coupon
Used (2) -$0.30 mfr coupons
Cost: $0.78 (making these $0.39 each)

2 Theraflu (one 6-packet box and one 8.3 oz liquid) 2/$10.00
Used -$3.00/2 mfr coupon
Cost: $7.00, earned $5.00 RR (making these $1.00 each)

Balance Bar cookie dough energy bar $1.50
Cost: $1.50, earned $1.60 RR (making this FREE + $0.10 profit)

Transaction # 4 Total before coupons: $24.45 + tax = $26.50
-$7.30 coupons
-$17.00 RRs from Transaction # 3
My OOP: $0.15 + tax = $2.20, earned $13.60 RRs

Transaction # 5 (second store)

8 Halloween bags @ $0.25 = $2.00
Used -$1.00 in-ad coupon
Cost: $1.00 (making these $0.125 each)

Schick Quattro for men razor $8.99
Used -$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.99, earned $5.00 RR (making this FREE + $1.01 profit)

Zantac Maximum Strength 24-ct acid reducer $7.99
Used -$2.00 Walgreens monthly savings booklet coupon
Used -$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $0.99

Domino sugar 4-lb bag $3.59
Used -$1.10 in-ad coupon
Used -$0.50 mfr coupon
Cost: $1.49

Transaction # 5 Total before coupons: $22.57 + tax = $24.53
-$14.60 coupons
-$7.00 RRs from Transaction # 4
My OOP: $0.97 + tax = $2.93, earned $5.00 RRs

Transaction # 6 (second store)

Schick Quattro for Women refill cartridges 4-ct $8.99
Used -$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.99, earned $5.00 RR (making this FREE + $1.01 profit)

2 Theraflu w/ Lipton 6-packet boxes 2/$10.00
Used (2) -$2.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $6.00, earned $5.00 RR (making these $0.50 each)

2 Russell Stover chocolate pumpkins 2/$1.00
Used -$0.22 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.78 (making these $0.39 each)

Transaction # 6 Total before coupons: $19.99 + tax = $21.92
-$9.22 coupons
-$6.60 RRs from Transaction # 4
My OOP: $4.17 + tax = $6.10, earned $5.00 RR and $5.00 gift card (They gave me the gift card because my Theraflu RR didn’t print.)

Walgreens Total before coupons: $132.55 + tax = $143.75
My Total OOP: $15.63 + tax = $26.83, with $10.00 RRs and $5.00 gift card remaining
Savings: $116.92, 81%
 

Here's a picture of all the rewards mom and I will have leftover for next week. Woohoo! Hopefully that means I'll pay very little out-of-pocket--maybe just that horrendous tax of ours. 

No comments:

Post a Comment