Everything is in one picture this time. I got my $5 Single Check Rebate from Rite Aid for my January purchases, a Zarbees sleep drink sample and coupon, and an AcneFree sulfur mask sample and coupon.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Mail Call -- Week of 2/12 - 2/18
Another very slow week for mail!
Everything is in one picture this time. I got my $5 Single Check Rebate from Rite Aid for my January purchases, a Zarbees sleep drink sample and coupon, and an AcneFree sulfur mask sample and coupon.
Everything is in one picture this time. I got my $5 Single Check Rebate from Rite Aid for my January purchases, a Zarbees sleep drink sample and coupon, and an AcneFree sulfur mask sample and coupon.
Shopping Trip - 2/12/12
Last week's shopping trip wasn't that great. I got a LOT of items, but I spent way more than I'd hoped. Here are the items I bought on February 12th.
I bought 53 items for $46.71 + tax. With tax included, I spent $58.26--that means almost $12 in tax! Blech. The total retail value was $138.50 + tax ($150.05.) I saved $91.79, or 61%. I also had $10 ExtraBucks remaining for a future purchase.
Purchased items include 3 1-liter bottles Crest Pro-Health Rinse, Crest Pro-Health toothpaste, Samy Fat Foam hair color, 2 bottles Welch's 100% grape juice 64 oz, Hershey's Pot of Gold candy, LypSyl cold sore remedy, Airborne chewable tablets, 2 bottles Dove conditioner, Dove shampoo, Dove men's deodorant, Dove women's deodorant, GE compact florescent light bulb, Albert's chocolate rose, 2 pairs Foster Grant reading glasses, 2 boxes peanut butter Cheerios, Cold Eeze throat lozenges, 2 boxes Emerald Breakfast on the Go, 4 boxes Summer's Eve cloths, box of Valentine's Day cards, 2 bottled water 24pks, bag of Starlight mints, 2 bags Cadbury mini-eggs singles, 6 Russell Stover chocolate hearts, York peppermint patty single, Payday candy bar single, 2 Hershey's bar singles, 2 Hershey's Air Delight bar singles, 2 bags pretzel M&Ms, 2 bags Hershey's kisses, 2 bags Butterfinger hearts, and a Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper.
Here's a breakdown of each store.
I bought 53 items for $46.71 + tax. With tax included, I spent $58.26--that means almost $12 in tax! Blech. The total retail value was $138.50 + tax ($150.05.) I saved $91.79, or 61%. I also had $10 ExtraBucks remaining for a future purchase.
Purchased items include 3 1-liter bottles Crest Pro-Health Rinse, Crest Pro-Health toothpaste, Samy Fat Foam hair color, 2 bottles Welch's 100% grape juice 64 oz, Hershey's Pot of Gold candy, LypSyl cold sore remedy, Airborne chewable tablets, 2 bottles Dove conditioner, Dove shampoo, Dove men's deodorant, Dove women's deodorant, GE compact florescent light bulb, Albert's chocolate rose, 2 pairs Foster Grant reading glasses, 2 boxes peanut butter Cheerios, Cold Eeze throat lozenges, 2 boxes Emerald Breakfast on the Go, 4 boxes Summer's Eve cloths, box of Valentine's Day cards, 2 bottled water 24pks, bag of Starlight mints, 2 bags Cadbury mini-eggs singles, 6 Russell Stover chocolate hearts, York peppermint patty single, Payday candy bar single, 2 Hershey's bar singles, 2 Hershey's Air Delight bar singles, 2 bags pretzel M&Ms, 2 bags Hershey's kisses, 2 bags Butterfinger hearts, and a Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper.
Here's a breakdown of each store.
Rite Aid
I didn’t have any UPs to start. I had $21 towards Winter Rewards Buy & Save promotion. I’ll italicize items that count towards my $100 B&S total.
Transaction # 1
2 pairs Foster Grant spare pair reading glasses @ $9.99 = $19.98 (regularly $9.99 each)
-$5.00 BOGO 50% promotion
Cost: $14.98, earned $15 UPs (making these FREE + $0.01 profit)
-$5.00 BOGO 50% promotion
Cost: $14.98, earned $15 UPs (making these FREE + $0.01 profit)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $14.98 + tax = $16.40
My OOP: $14.98 + tax = $16.40, earned $15 UPs (earned $15 credit towards B&S promotion = $36)
My OOP: $14.98 + tax = $16.40, earned $15 UPs (earned $15 credit towards B&S promotion = $36)
Transaction # 2
Albert’s chocolate rose $0.88 (regularly $1.29)
Used -$1.00 RA email coupon
Cost: -$0.12 (making this FREE + $0.12 profit)
Used -$1.00 RA email coupon
Cost: -$0.12 (making this FREE + $0.12 profit)
Hershey’s Pot of Gold candy $3.99 (regularly $9.99)
Used -$1.00 RA Facebook coupon
Cost: $2.99, earned $2 UPs (making this $0.99)
Used -$1.00 RA Facebook coupon
Cost: $2.99, earned $2 UPs (making this $0.99)
Cold Eeze cherry lozenges 18ct $3.99 (regularly $7.49)
Cost: $3.99, earned $3 UPs (making this $0.99)
Cost: $3.99, earned $3 UPs (making this $0.99)
Samy Fat Foam hair color $8.99 (regularly $9.99)
Used -$2.00 VV coupon
Cost: $6.99, earned $5 UPs (making this $1.99)
Used -$2.00 VV coupon
Cost: $6.99, earned $5 UPs (making this $1.99)
2 packs Cadbury mini eggs @ $0.50 = $1.00 (regularly $0.99 each)
6 candy bars @ $0.99 = $5.94
-$1.98 B2G1 free promotion
-$1.98 B1G1 Air Delight coupon
-$0.50/2 Hershey’s VV coupon
-$0.50/2 Payday or York VV coupon
Cost: $0.98 (making these $0.16 each)
-$1.98 B2G1 free promotion
-$1.98 B1G1 Air Delight coupon
-$0.50/2 Hershey’s VV coupon
-$0.50/2 Payday or York VV coupon
Cost: $0.98 (making these $0.16 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $22.81 + tax = $24.98
-$6.98 coupons
-$15.00 UPs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.83 + tax = $3.00, earned $10 UPs (earned $22 B&S credit = $58)
-$6.98 coupons
-$15.00 UPs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.83 + tax = $3.00, earned $10 UPs (earned $22 B&S credit = $58)
Transaction # 3
Airborne chewable tablets $5.99 (regularly $7.49)
-$2.00 VV coupon
-$1.50 mfr coupon
Cost: $2.49, earned $1 UP (making this $1.49)
-$2.00 VV coupon
-$1.50 mfr coupon
Cost: $2.49, earned $1 UP (making this $1.49)
2 bags M&M pretzels 9.4 oz @ $2.50 = $5.00 (regularly $3.99 each)
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $3.00, earned $1 UP (making these $1.00 each)
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $3.00, earned $1 UP (making these $1.00 each)
2 bags valentines Hershey’s kisses @ $2.50 = $5.00 (regularly $3.99 each)
Used -$1.00/2 mfr coupon
Used -$1.00/2 VV coupon
Cost: $3.00 (making these $1.50 each)
Used -$1.00/2 mfr coupon
Used -$1.00/2 VV coupon
Cost: $3.00 (making these $1.50 each)
2 bags valentine Butterfinger hearts 8 oz@ $2.50 = $5.00 (regularly $3.99 each)
Used -$1.00/2 mfr coupon
Cost: $4.00 (making these $2.00 each)
Used -$1.00/2 mfr coupon
Cost: $4.00 (making these $2.00 each)
Transaction # 3 total before coupons: $20.99 + tax = $22.98
-$8.50 coupons
-$10 UPs from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $2.49 + tax = $4.48, earned $2 UPs (earned $11 B&S credit = $69)
-$8.50 coupons
-$10 UPs from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $2.49 + tax = $4.48, earned $2 UPs (earned $11 B&S credit = $69)
Transaction # 4
2 bottles Welch’s 100% grape juice @ $3.00 = $6.00 (regularly $5.29 each)
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Used -$0.10 VV coupon
Cost: $3.90 (making these $1.95 each)
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Used -$0.10 VV coupon
Cost: $3.90 (making these $1.95 each)
GE 26-watt CFL bulb $3.99 (regularly $6.99)
Used -$3.00 in-ad coupon
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: -$0.01 (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)
Used -$3.00 in-ad coupon
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: -$0.01 (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)
Transaction # 4 total before coupons: $9.99 + tax = $10.85
-$6.10 coupons
-$2.00 UPs from Transaction # 3
My OOP: $1.89 + tax = $2.75 (earned $10 B&S credit = $79)
-$6.10 coupons
-$2.00 UPs from Transaction # 3
My OOP: $1.89 + tax = $2.75 (earned $10 B&S credit = $79)
Rite Aid total before coupons: $68.77 + tax = $75.21
My OOP: $20.19 + tax = $26.63 (earned $58 towards $100 B&S promotion = $79 total)
Savings: $48.58, 65%
My OOP: $20.19 + tax = $26.63 (earned $58 towards $100 B&S promotion = $79 total)
Savings: $48.58, 65%
CVS
I started with a $10 off $50 coupon and 20% non-sale items coupon. I didn't have any ExtraBucks.
Transaction # 1
3 Dove hair products @ $3.00 = $9.00 (regularly $4.99 each)
Dove Men + Care deodorant $3.50 (regularly $4.89)
Dove Go Fresh women’s deodorant $3.50 (regularly $4.59)
Used (3) -$1.00 Dove hair care mfr coupons
Used -$1.00 Dove men deodorant mfr coupon
Used -$0.75 Dove women’s deodorant mfr coupon
Cost: $11.25, earned $5 EBs (making these $6.25 or $1.25 each)
Dove Men + Care deodorant $3.50 (regularly $4.89)
Dove Go Fresh women’s deodorant $3.50 (regularly $4.59)
Used (3) -$1.00 Dove hair care mfr coupons
Used -$1.00 Dove men deodorant mfr coupon
Used -$0.75 Dove women’s deodorant mfr coupon
Cost: $11.25, earned $5 EBs (making these $6.25 or $1.25 each)
Valentine’s cards $0.75 (regularly $2.99)
2 Emerald Breakfast on the Go @ $3.99 = $7.98
-$3.99 BOGO free promotion
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $1.99 (making these $0.99 each)
-$3.99 BOGO free promotion
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $1.99 (making these $0.99 each)
4 Summer’s Eve cleansing cloths 16ct @ $2.99 = $11.96
-$5.98 BOGO free promotion
Used (2) -$2.00/2 mfr coupons
Cost: $1.98 (making these $0.49 each)
-$5.98 BOGO free promotion
Used (2) -$2.00/2 mfr coupons
Cost: $1.98 (making these $0.49 each)
2 boxes Multigrain Peanut Butter Cheerios cereal @ $4.19 = $8.38
-$4.19 BOGO free promotion
Used (2) -$1.10 coupons
Cost: $1.99 (making these $0.99 each)
-$4.19 BOGO free promotion
Used (2) -$1.10 coupons
Cost: $1.99 (making these $0.99 each)
3 bottles Crest Pro-Health Rinse 1-liter @ $6.49 = $19.47
Used (3) -$1.00 mfr coupons
-$3.30 20% coupon
Cost: $13.17, earned $5 EBs (see transaction # 4 for continuation for this promotion)
Used (3) -$1.00 mfr coupons
-$3.30 20% coupon
Cost: $13.17, earned $5 EBs (see transaction # 4 for continuation for this promotion)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $50.38 + tax = $53.95
-$10/$50
-$3.30 20% coupon
-$15.95 coupons
My OOP: $21.13 + tax = $24.70, earned $10 EBs (and got another $10/$50 coupon!)
-$10/$50
-$3.30 20% coupon
-$15.95 coupons
My OOP: $21.13 + tax = $24.70, earned $10 EBs (and got another $10/$50 coupon!)
Transaction # 2
I saw that I was just $0.53 away from the next Crest reward. The only pricing was different than the in-store pricing and I didn’t hit the $20 mark with my first purchase. I tried a travel-sized Pro-Health Rinse to see if it would work.
2 purified water 24pk @ $2.44 = $4.88 (regularly $4.00 each)
Crest Pro-Health travel-size rinse $0.99
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $5.87 + tax = $6.37
-$5.00 EB from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.87 + tax = $1.37
-$5.00 EB from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.87 + tax = $1.37
Transaction # 3
The cashier suggested I refund the Pro-Health rinse since it didn’t work.
Transaction # 3 OOP: -$1.00 + tax = -$1.09
Transaction # 4
Still trying to get the $5 Crest reward. This toothpaste was the cheapest option.
Crest Pro-Health toothpaste 4.2 oz $3.49
-$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $2.49
-$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $2.49
Final Crest total: $15.66 for 3 bottles Pro-Health rinse 1-liter and 1 Pro-Health 4.2 oz toothpaste
Cost: $15.66, earned $10 EBs (making these 4 items $5.66 or $1.42 each--GREAT deal for the rinse)
Cost: $15.66, earned $10 EBs (making these 4 items $5.66 or $1.42 each--GREAT deal for the rinse)
Transaction # 4 total before coupons: $3.49 + tax = $3.83
-$1.00 coupon
My OOP: $2.49 + tax = $2.83, earned $5 EB
-$1.00 coupon
My OOP: $2.49 + tax = $2.83, earned $5 EB
CVS total before coupons: $58.74 + tax = $63.06
My OOP: $23.49 + tax = $27.81, with $10 EBs remaining
Savings: $35.25, 56%
My OOP: $23.49 + tax = $27.81, with $10 EBs remaining
Savings: $35.25, 56%
Walgreens
I started with $2 RRs from last week.
Transaction # 1
LypSyl cold sore treatment $5.00 (sale price)
Cost: $5.00, earned $5 RR (making this FREE)
Cost: $5.00, earned $5 RR (making this FREE)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $5.00 + tax - $5.49
-$2.00 RR from previous purchase
My OOP: $3.00 + tax = $3.49, earned $5 RR
-$2.00 RR from previous purchase
My OOP: $3.00 + tax = $3.49, earned $5 RR
Transaction # 2
Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper $2.00
Walgreens starlight mints $0.99
-$0.30 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.69
-$0.30 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.69
6 Russell Stover chocolate hearts @ 2/$1.00 = $3.00
-$0.66 in-ad coupon
Cost: $2.34 (making these $0.39 each)
-$0.66 in-ad coupon
Cost: $2.34 (making these $0.39 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $5.99 + tax = $6.29
-$0.96 coupons
-$5.00 RR from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.03 + tax = $0.33
-$0.96 coupons
-$5.00 RR from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.03 + tax = $0.33
Walgreens total before coupons: $10.99 + tax = $11.78
My OOP: $3.03 + tax = $3.82
Savings: $7.96, 68%
My OOP: $3.03 + tax = $3.82
Savings: $7.96, 68%
I have $10 ExtraBucks remaining for a future purchase. No Register Rewards or UPs, but I was very happy with how much credit I earned for the Winter Rewards promotion! Only $21 to go.
Free pizza!
Remember that Papa John's Super Bowl coin toss promotion? If America called the coin toss correctly, you won a free large one-topping pizza and a Pepsi Max 2-liter. This was only available to Papa John's rewards members.
Well, America called it correctly! I received a confirmation email with a promo code for a free pizza and 2-liter. I had to order online, which I'd never done before, but luckily everything went through just fine.
So, here's my free three-cheese blend pizza and Pepsi Max. Everything always tastes better when it's free! This was perfect for my hubby and me on a Saturday night in.
Well, America called it correctly! I received a confirmation email with a promo code for a free pizza and 2-liter. I had to order online, which I'd never done before, but luckily everything went through just fine.
So, here's my free three-cheese blend pizza and Pepsi Max. Everything always tastes better when it's free! This was perfect for my hubby and me on a Saturday night in.
Mail Call -- Week of 2/5 - 2/11
I'm so far behind on this blog (and my other one!) that it's not even funny. Here's my Mail Call for the week of February 5th - February 11th.
I got some Meow Mix coupons, including a coupon for a free item.
I got a coupon for a free box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. I remember this was from their Macsurance Facebook promotion. Chad almost threw the envelope away because it looked like junk mail from an insurance company.
Finally, I got a Secret Clinical Strength deodorant. I'm pretty sure this is just trial size. I don't even remember when I signed up for this, but I'm happy to have it!
That was all. Pretty slow mail week.
I got some Meow Mix coupons, including a coupon for a free item.
I got a coupon for a free box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. I remember this was from their Macsurance Facebook promotion. Chad almost threw the envelope away because it looked like junk mail from an insurance company.
Finally, I got a Secret Clinical Strength deodorant. I'm pretty sure this is just trial size. I don't even remember when I signed up for this, but I'm happy to have it!
That was all. Pretty slow mail week.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Shopping Trip - 2/5/12
Not quite as well as I did last week, but I still managed some great savings.
I bought 70 items for a total of $18.91 plus tax. My total out-of-pocket with tax was $28.44--that means I paid $9.53 in tax alone. Yuck! Total retail with sale prices was $108.86 plus tax ($118.39.) That's a savings of 76%. I don't have very many rewards to carry over--only $2 this week.
Purchased items include 10 Snickers hearts, 10 Reese's hearts, 2 Gold Emblem 64 oz grape juice, 6 Spongebob Valentine's Day activity pads, 16 Valentine's Day gift sacks, 2 bags Dove chocolate hearts, 4 GE 4-pack 100 watt light bulbs, 1 Suave Professionals shampoo, 1 Suave Professionals conditioner, 2 bottles Suave Professionals for Men 2-in-1 shampoo + conditioner, 2 bottles Suave Professionals hair spray, 2 Afrin nasal sprays, 1 Zarbee's cough syrup, 1 Sheets Energy Strips 10pk, 1 St. Joseph low-dose aspirin 36ct, 1 box Hefty trash bags 28ct, 3 packs Stayfree maxi pads, 2 Colgate Total Advanced toothpastes, 1 Reach Total Care plus Whitening dental floss 30yds, 1 Quilted Northern bathroom tissue double rolls 12pk, and a Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper.
Here's a breakdown of each store.
I bought 70 items for a total of $18.91 plus tax. My total out-of-pocket with tax was $28.44--that means I paid $9.53 in tax alone. Yuck! Total retail with sale prices was $108.86 plus tax ($118.39.) That's a savings of 76%. I don't have very many rewards to carry over--only $2 this week.
Purchased items include 10 Snickers hearts, 10 Reese's hearts, 2 Gold Emblem 64 oz grape juice, 6 Spongebob Valentine's Day activity pads, 16 Valentine's Day gift sacks, 2 bags Dove chocolate hearts, 4 GE 4-pack 100 watt light bulbs, 1 Suave Professionals shampoo, 1 Suave Professionals conditioner, 2 bottles Suave Professionals for Men 2-in-1 shampoo + conditioner, 2 bottles Suave Professionals hair spray, 2 Afrin nasal sprays, 1 Zarbee's cough syrup, 1 Sheets Energy Strips 10pk, 1 St. Joseph low-dose aspirin 36ct, 1 box Hefty trash bags 28ct, 3 packs Stayfree maxi pads, 2 Colgate Total Advanced toothpastes, 1 Reach Total Care plus Whitening dental floss 30yds, 1 Quilted Northern bathroom tissue double rolls 12pk, and a Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper.
Here's a breakdown of each store.
CVS
I started with $4 EBs and a $3 off $15 coupon.
Transaction # 1
The following items are part of a Suave buy $12 get $4 EB promotion.
2 Suave Professionals shampoo and conditioner @ $2.00 = $4.00 (regularly $2.67 each)
2 Suave Professionals for Men shampoo @ $2.00 = $4.00 (regularly $2.67 each)
2 Suave Professionals hairspray @ $2.00 = $4.00 (regularly $3.19 each)
Used (3) -$1.00/2 mfr coupons
Cost: $9.00, earned $4 EBs (making these $0.83 each)
2 Suave Professionals for Men shampoo @ $2.00 = $4.00 (regularly $2.67 each)
2 Suave Professionals hairspray @ $2.00 = $4.00 (regularly $3.19 each)
Used (3) -$1.00/2 mfr coupons
Cost: $9.00, earned $4 EBs (making these $0.83 each)
Zarbees cough syrup $6.00 (regularly $8.79)
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $5.00, earned $6 EBs (making this FREE + $1.00 profit)
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $5.00, earned $6 EBs (making this FREE + $1.00 profit)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $18.00 + tax = $19.46
-$4.00 coupons
-$3/$15 CVS email coupon
-$4.00 EBs from last week
Total: $7.00 + tax = $8.46
-$3.85 CVS Cash Card from previous purchase
My OOP: $3.15 + tax = $4.61, earned $10 EBs
-$4.00 coupons
-$3/$15 CVS email coupon
-$4.00 EBs from last week
Total: $7.00 + tax = $8.46
-$3.85 CVS Cash Card from previous purchase
My OOP: $3.15 + tax = $4.61, earned $10 EBs
Transaction # 2
2 bottles Gold Emblem 64 oz. 100% grape juice @ $2.50 = $5.00 (regularly $4.29 each)
10 Reese’s valentine peanut butter hearts @ $0.50 = $5.00 (regularly $0.87 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $10.00 + tax = $10.90
-$10 EBs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.00 + tax = $0.90
-$10 EBs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.00 + tax = $0.90
CVS total before coupons: $28.00 + tax = $30.36
My OOP: $3.15 + tax = $5.51
Savings: $24.85, 82%
My OOP: $3.15 + tax = $5.51
Savings: $24.85, 82%
Rite Aid
I had $11 UP rewards from last week. There’s a new Buy and Save promotion going on this month—get $20 UPs when you spend $100 on participating products. I’ll italicize the items that are part of the promo.
Transaction # 1
4 GE soft white 100watt bulbs 4-pk @ $2.99 = $11.96 (regularly $4.49 each)
Cost: $11.96, earned $8 UPs (making these $0.99 each)
Cost: $11.96, earned $8 UPs (making these $0.99 each)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $11.96 + tax = $13.10
-$11.00 UPs from previous purchase
My OOP: $0.96 + tax = $2.10, earned $8 UPs ($12 B&S credit)
-$11.00 UPs from previous purchase
My OOP: $0.96 + tax = $2.10, earned $8 UPs ($12 B&S credit)
Transaction # 2
3 Stayfree maxis @ $3.00 = $9.00 (regularly 3.99 each)
Used (3) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $6.00, earned $6 UPs (making these FREE)
Used (3) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $6.00, earned $6 UPs (making these FREE)
2 Afrin nasal spray @ $5.99 = $11.98 (regularly $7.99 each)
Used (2) -$2.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $7.98, earned $2 UPs (making these $2.99 each)
Used (2) -$2.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $7.98, earned $2 UPs (making these $2.99 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $20.98 + tax = $22.97
-$7.00 coupons
-$8 UPs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $5.98 + tax = $7.97, earned $8 UPs ($9 B&S credit)
-$7.00 coupons
-$8 UPs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $5.98 + tax = $7.97, earned $8 UPs ($9 B&S credit)
Transaction # 3
2 bags Dove valentine chocolates @ $2.99 = $5.98 (regularly $4.99 each)
Used -$1.00/2 VV coupon
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $2.98 (making these $1.49 each)
Used -$1.00/2 VV coupon
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $2.98 (making these $1.49 each)
Northern double roll toilet paper 12-pack bonus $6.97 (regularly $11.99 each)
(I thought this was going to be B&S credit, but it wasn’t since I bought the bonus pack. Darn!)
(I thought this was going to be B&S credit, but it wasn’t since I bought the bonus pack. Darn!)
Transaction # 3 total before coupons: $12.95 + tax = $14.18
-$3.00 coupons
-$8.00 UPs from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $1.95 + tax = $3.18
-$3.00 coupons
-$8.00 UPs from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $1.95 + tax = $3.18
Rite Aid total before coupons: $45.89 + tax = $50.25
My OOP: $8.89 + tax = $13.25 (with $21 B&S credit towards $100 goal)
Savings: $37.00, 74%
My OOP: $8.89 + tax = $13.25 (with $21 B&S credit towards $100 goal)
Savings: $37.00, 74%
Walgreens
I started with $4 RRs from last week.
Transaction # 1
2 Colgate Total Advanced toothpastes @ 2/$6.00 (regularly $3.49 each)
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $4.00, earned $4 RRs (making these FREE)
Used (2) -$1.00 mfr coupons
Cost: $4.00, earned $4 RRs (making these FREE)
Reach Total Care plus Whitening floss 30yds $2.99 (regularly $3.99)
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $1.99, earned $2 RRs (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $1.99, earned $2 RRs (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)
Sheets Energy Strips 10ct $3.99 (regularly $4.99)
Cost: $3.99, earned $4 RRs (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)
Cost: $3.99, earned $4 RRs (making this FREE + $0.01 profit)
6 Snickers hearts @ 2/$1.00 = $3.00
Used (3) -$1.00/2 mfr coupons
Used -$0.66 in-ad coupon
Cost: -$0.66 (making these FREE + $0.66 profit)
Used (3) -$1.00/2 mfr coupons
Used -$0.66 in-ad coupon
Cost: -$0.66 (making these FREE + $0.66 profit)
8 Valentine gift sacks @ 4/$1.00 = $2.00
Used -$1.00 in-ad coupon
Cost: $1.00 (making these $0.13 each)
Used -$1.00 in-ad coupon
Cost: $1.00 (making these $0.13 each)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $17.98 + tax = $19.57
-$7.66 coupons
-$4.00 RRs from last week
My OOP: $6.32 + tax = $7.91, earned $10 RRs
-$7.66 coupons
-$4.00 RRs from last week
My OOP: $6.32 + tax = $7.91, earned $10 RRs
Transaction # 2
St. Joseph low-dose aspirin 36ct $2.00 (regularly $2.49)
Cost: $2.00, earned $2 RRs (making this FREE)
Cost: $2.00, earned $2 RRs (making this FREE)
Hefty trash bags 28ct $5.99 (regularly $8.79)
Used -$1.00 Wags IVC
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.99
Used -$1.00 Wags IVC
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $3.99
6 Valentine activity pads @ 2/$1.00 = $3.00
Used -$1.00 in-ad coupon
Cost: $2.00 (making these $0.33 each)
Used -$1.00 in-ad coupon
Cost: $2.00 (making these $0.33 each)
8 Valentine gift sacks @ 4/$1.00 = $2.00
Used -$1.00 in-ad coupon
Cost: $1.00 (making these $0.13 each)
Used -$1.00 in-ad coupon
Cost: $1.00 (making these $0.13 each)
Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper $2.00
4 Snickers hearts @ 2/$1.00 = $2.00
Used (2) -$1.00/2 mfr coupons
Used -$0.44 in-ad coupon
Cost: -$0.44 (making these FREE + $0.44 profit)
Used (2) -$1.00/2 mfr coupons
Used -$0.44 in-ad coupon
Cost: -$0.44 (making these FREE + $0.44 profit)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $16.99 + tax = $18.21
-$6.44 coupons
-$10.00 RRs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.55 + tax = $1.77, earned $2 RRs
-$6.44 coupons
-$10.00 RRs from Transaction # 1
My OOP: $0.55 + tax = $1.77, earned $2 RRs
Walgreens total before coupons: $34.97 + tax = $37.78
My OOP: $6.87 + tax = $9.68, with $2 RRs remaining
Savings: $28.10, 74%
My OOP: $6.87 + tax = $9.68, with $2 RRs remaining
Savings: $28.10, 74%
I only have $2 Register Rewards remaining this week. Nothing from CVS or Rite Aid!
Mail Call -- Week of 1/29 - 2/4
I got a few good things in the mail this week.
$2 Tide coupon
Crystal Light energy sample and coupon
Lipton Green Tea samples and coupon
Fit Mixer protein shake sample
And a Cafe Escapes hot chocolate 12-pack K-Cups for Keurig
I don't have a Keurig, but there's one where I substitute teach--so I'll have to take these and try them out!
$2 Tide coupon
Crystal Light energy sample and coupon
Lipton Green Tea samples and coupon
Fit Mixer protein shake sample
And a Cafe Escapes hot chocolate 12-pack K-Cups for Keurig
I don't have a Keurig, but there's one where I substitute teach--so I'll have to take these and try them out!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Shopping Trip - 1/29/12
This was a great way to end the month! I'm still in awe over how much stuff I bought for SO little money. I know how much money this stuff costs normally, so that makes this deal super sweet. Don't worry, I'll be sharing some of this stuff with my family. :)
Transaction # 1
6 Pepsi product 12-pks @ $3.33 = $19.98 (regularly $5.49 each)
Stax potato chips $1.00 (regularly $1.79)
2 Combos cheddar snacks @ $1.00 = $2.00 (regularly $2.39 each)
2 Gatorade 4-pks @ $2.50 = $5.00 (regularly $4.79 each)
3 king-sized candy bars @ $1.00 = $3.00 (regularly $1.89 each)
(Total for those items was $30.98. They were all part of a promotion—earn $5 UPs when you buy $15. The Pepsis had additional UPs--$4. So I earned a total of $14 UPs from buying those items! When you subtract my -$1 mfr coupon, that’s like paying $15.98 for all 14 items.)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $30.98 + tax = $33.22
-$1.00 mfr coupon
-$22 UPs from previous purchase
-$3.99 SCR from November
-$2.99 SCR from December
My OOP: $1.00 + tax = $3.24, earned $14 UPs
Transaction # 2
3 Centrum vitamins @ $9.99 = $29.97 (regularly $11.99-$12.99 each)
2 bags Palmer’s valentines candy @ $1.00 = $2.00 (regularly $1.29 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $31.97 + tax = $35.01
I started with a $10 CVS cash card from last week’s purchases.
Transaction # 1
Reese’s egg $0.87 (regularly $0.99)
Taster’s Choice coffee sticks $1.00
Centrum Pro Nutrients supplements $9.99 (regularly $12.29)
2 Bayer low-dose aspirin 32ct @ $3.19 = $6.38
John Frieda Full Repair conditioner $5.00 (regularly $7.39)
3 American Greetings cards @ $0.99 = $2.97
Neosporin Essentials trial pack $13.79
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $50.40 + tax = $53.98
-$10/$50 CVS coupon
-$3.59 CVS 25% off regular price merchandise coupon (only Neosporin and cards)
-$36.00 coupons
Total: $0.81 + tax = $4.39
-$4.39 CVS cash card from last week’s purchases
My OOP: $0.00, earned $13.87 EBs and $5.61 CVS cash card balance remaining
Transaction # 2
3 Pepsi 12pks @ 3/$10.00 (regularly $4.99 each)
2 purified bottled water 24pk @ $2.22 = $4.44 (regularly $3.99 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $14.44 + tax = $15.63
-$13.87 EBs from Transaction # 1
Total: $0.57 + tax = $1.76
-$1.76 CVS cash card from last week’s purchases
My OOP: $0.00, earned $4 EBs and $3.85 CVS cash card balance remaining
Transaction # 1
Blink Tears eye drops $8.00 (regularly $9.99)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $8.00 + tax = $8.76
-$1.50 coupon
My OOP: $6.50 + tax = $7.26, earned $8 RR
Transaction # 2
Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor set $9.99 (regularly $12.99)
St. Joseph low-dose aspirin 36ct $2.00 (regularly $2.49)
2 Russell Stover chocolate hearts @ 2/$1.00
2 Old Spice body spray @ $2.59 = $5.18 (clearance—regularly $4.99 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $16.87 + tax = $18.43
-$9.42 coupons
-$8.00 RR from Transaction # 1
My OOP: -$0.55 + tax = $1.01, earned $6 RRs
Transaction # 3
Blink Tears eye drops $8.00 (regularly $9.99)
2 Russell Stover chocolate hearts @ 2/$1.00
Transaction # 3 total before coupons: $9.00 + tax = $9.84
-$1.92 coupons
-$6.00 RR from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $1.08 + tax = $1.92, earned $8 RR
Transaction # 4
Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper $2.00
St. Joseph low-dose aspirin 36ct $2.00 (regularly $2.49)
4 cans Pringles @ 4/$6.00 (regularly $1.99 each)
Transaction # 4 total before coupons: $10.00 + tax = $10.70
-$1.00 coupon
-$8.00 RR from Transaction # 3
My OOP: $1.00 + tax = $1.70, earned $4 RRs
Walgreens total before coupons: $43.87 + tax = $47.73
My OOP: $8.03 + tax = $11.89, with $4 RRs remaining
Savings: $35.84, 75%
I bought these 51 items for a total of $10.00 plus tax. My total out-of-pocket including tax was $19.14. The total retail with sale prices was $171.66 plus tax ($185.57.) That means I saved $166.43 or 90%! Super, super excited about this. I had some expensive items! I also have $19 rewards and $3.85 remaining on a CVS cash card.
Purchased items include 9 Pepsi product 12-packs, 2 bottled water 24-packs, 2 Gatorade 4-packs, 2 bags Combos snacks, 4 cans Pringles chips, 1 can Lays Stax chips, 1 box Taster's Choice coffee sticks 6-pack, 2 bags Palmer's valentine candy, 1 king-size Butterfinger, 1 king-size Almond Joy, 1 king-size Hershey's Drops, 1 Reese's peanut butter egg, 4 Russell Stover chocolate hearts, 1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor kit, 2 Old Spice body sprays, 1 Neosporin Essentials 3pc trial kit, 3 American Greetings cards, 3 bottles Centrum ProNutrients supplements 50ct, 1 bottle Centrum Men's multivitamins 100ct, 2 bottles Bayer low-dose aspirin 32ct, 2 bottles St. Joseph low-dose aspirin 36ct, 2 bottles Blink Tears eye drops 0.5 oz, 1 John Frieda Precision Foam hair colour, 1 John Frieda Full Repair conditioner, and a Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper.
Here's a breakdown of each store.
Rite Aid
I started with $22 UPs. I finally found a good deal to use my Resolution Rewards on!
Transaction # 1
6 Pepsi product 12-pks @ $3.33 = $19.98 (regularly $5.49 each)
Earned $4 UPs
Stax potato chips $1.00 (regularly $1.79)
2 Combos cheddar snacks @ $1.00 = $2.00 (regularly $2.39 each)
Used -$1.00/2 mfr coupon
2 Gatorade 4-pks @ $2.50 = $5.00 (regularly $4.79 each)
3 king-sized candy bars @ $1.00 = $3.00 (regularly $1.89 each)
(Total for those items was $30.98. They were all part of a promotion—earn $5 UPs when you buy $15. The Pepsis had additional UPs--$4. So I earned a total of $14 UPs from buying those items! When you subtract my -$1 mfr coupon, that’s like paying $15.98 for all 14 items.)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $30.98 + tax = $33.22
-$1.00 mfr coupon
-$22 UPs from previous purchase
-$3.99 SCR from November
-$2.99 SCR from December
My OOP: $1.00 + tax = $3.24, earned $14 UPs
Transaction # 2
3 Centrum vitamins @ $9.99 = $29.97 (regularly $11.99-$12.99 each)
Used -$5, -$5, -$3 mfr coupons and -$4 VV coupon
Cost: $12.97, earned $10 UP (making these $0.99 each)
Cost: $12.97, earned $10 UP (making these $0.99 each)
2 bags Palmer’s valentines candy @ $1.00 = $2.00 (regularly $1.29 each)
Cost: $2.00, earned $1 UP (making these $1.00 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $31.97 + tax = $35.01
-$17 coupons
-$14 UPs
My OOP: $0.97 + tax = $4.01, earned $11 UPs
Rite Aid total before coupons: $62.95 + tax = $68.23
My OOP: $1.97 + tax = $7.25, with $11 UPs remaining
Savings: $60.98, 89%
-$14 UPs
My OOP: $0.97 + tax = $4.01, earned $11 UPs
Rite Aid total before coupons: $62.95 + tax = $68.23
My OOP: $1.97 + tax = $7.25, with $11 UPs remaining
Savings: $60.98, 89%
CVS
I started with a $10 CVS cash card from last week’s purchases.
Transaction # 1
Reese’s egg $0.87 (regularly $0.99)
Cost: $0.87, earned $0.87 EBs (making this FREE)
Taster’s Choice coffee sticks $1.00
Used -$1.00 mfr coupon
Cost: FREE
Cost: FREE
Centrum Pro Nutrients supplements $9.99 (regularly $12.29)
-$5.00 mfr coupon
-$4.00 CVS scanner coupon
Cost: $0.99
-$4.00 CVS scanner coupon
Cost: $0.99
2 Bayer low-dose aspirin 32ct @ $3.19 = $6.38
-$1.60 BOGO 50% off sale
-(2) $1.00 mfr coupons
-$3.00/2 CVS scanner coupon
Cost: -$0.22 (making this FREE + $0.22 profit)
-(2) $1.00 mfr coupons
-$3.00/2 CVS scanner coupon
Cost: -$0.22 (making this FREE + $0.22 profit)
John Frieda Full Repair conditioner $5.00 (regularly $7.39)
John Frieda Precision Foam hair color $12.00 (regularly $12.79)
-$2.00 mfr coupon (Full Repair)
-$12.00 FREE product coupon (Precision Foam)
Cost: $3.00, earned $5 EBs (making these FREE + $2.00 profit)
-$2.00 mfr coupon (Full Repair)
-$12.00 FREE product coupon (Precision Foam)
Cost: $3.00, earned $5 EBs (making these FREE + $2.00 profit)
3 American Greetings cards @ $0.99 = $2.97
Used -$2.00/3 CVS website coupon
Cost: $0.97, earned $3 EBs (making these FREE + $2.03 profit)
Cost: $0.97, earned $3 EBs (making these FREE + $2.03 profit)
Neosporin Essentials trial pack $13.79
-$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $8.79, earned $5 EBs (making this $3.79)
Cost: $8.79, earned $5 EBs (making this $3.79)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $50.40 + tax = $53.98
-$10/$50 CVS coupon
-$3.59 CVS 25% off regular price merchandise coupon (only Neosporin and cards)
-$36.00 coupons
Total: $0.81 + tax = $4.39
-$4.39 CVS cash card from last week’s purchases
My OOP: $0.00, earned $13.87 EBs and $5.61 CVS cash card balance remaining
Transaction # 2
3 Pepsi 12pks @ 3/$10.00 (regularly $4.99 each)
Cost: $10.00, earned $4 EB (making these $2 each)
2 purified bottled water 24pk @ $2.22 = $4.44 (regularly $3.99 each)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $14.44 + tax = $15.63
-$13.87 EBs from Transaction # 1
Total: $0.57 + tax = $1.76
-$1.76 CVS cash card from last week’s purchases
My OOP: $0.00, earned $4 EBs and $3.85 CVS cash card balance remaining
CVS total before coupons: $64.84 + tax = $69.61
My OOP: $0.00 (not even tax!), with $4 EBs and $3.85 cash card remaining
Savings: $69.61, 100%
My OOP: $0.00 (not even tax!), with $4 EBs and $3.85 cash card remaining
Savings: $69.61, 100%
Walgreens
I didn’t have any RRs to start with. I did this at two different Walgreens.
Transaction # 1
Blink Tears eye drops $8.00 (regularly $9.99)
Used -$1.50 mfr coupon
Cost: $6.50, earned $8 RR (making this FREE + $1.50 profit)
Cost: $6.50, earned $8 RR (making this FREE + $1.50 profit)
Transaction # 1 total before coupons: $8.00 + tax = $8.76
-$1.50 coupon
My OOP: $6.50 + tax = $7.26, earned $8 RR
Transaction # 2
Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor set $9.99 (regularly $12.99)
Used -$5.00 mfr coupon
Cost: $4.99, earned $4 RR (making this $0.99)
Cost: $4.99, earned $4 RR (making this $0.99)
St. Joseph low-dose aspirin 36ct $2.00 (regularly $2.49)
Cost: $2.00, earned $2 RR (making this FREE)
2 Russell Stover chocolate hearts @ 2/$1.00
Used -$0.42 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.58 (making these $0.29 each)
Cost: $0.58 (making these $0.29 each)
2 Old Spice body spray @ $2.59 = $5.18 (clearance—regularly $4.99 each)
-$1.30 BOGO 50% discount
Used (2) -$2.00 mfr coupons
Cost: -$0.12 (making these FREE + $0.12 profit)
Used (2) -$2.00 mfr coupons
Cost: -$0.12 (making these FREE + $0.12 profit)
Transaction # 2 total before coupons: $16.87 + tax = $18.43
-$9.42 coupons
-$8.00 RR from Transaction # 1
My OOP: -$0.55 + tax = $1.01, earned $6 RRs
Transaction # 3
Blink Tears eye drops $8.00 (regularly $9.99)
Used -$1.50 mfr coupon
Cost: $6.50, earned $8 RR (making this FREE + $1.50 profit)
Cost: $6.50, earned $8 RR (making this FREE + $1.50 profit)
2 Russell Stover chocolate hearts @ 2/$1.00
Used -$0.42 in-ad coupon
Cost: $0.58 (making these $0.29 each)
Cost: $0.58 (making these $0.29 each)
Transaction # 3 total before coupons: $9.00 + tax = $9.84
-$1.92 coupons
-$6.00 RR from Transaction # 2
My OOP: $1.08 + tax = $1.92, earned $8 RR
Transaction # 4
Knoxville News-Sentinel newspaper $2.00
St. Joseph low-dose aspirin 36ct $2.00 (regularly $2.49)
Cost: $2.00, earned $2 RR (making this FREE)
4 cans Pringles @ 4/$6.00 (regularly $1.99 each)
-$1.00/4 mfr coupon
Cost: $5.00, earned $2 RR (making these $0.75 each)
Cost: $5.00, earned $2 RR (making these $0.75 each)
Transaction # 4 total before coupons: $10.00 + tax = $10.70
-$1.00 coupon
-$8.00 RR from Transaction # 3
My OOP: $1.00 + tax = $1.70, earned $4 RRs
My OOP: $8.03 + tax = $11.89, with $4 RRs remaining
Savings: $35.84, 75%
I have $4 RRs, $11 UPs, $4 EBs, and $3.85 CVS cash card balance remaining—that means I have $22.85 in rewards to get me started next week. Not bad at all!
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