CVS Trip 05/24/09, $105.46 for +$0.82

Here is what I got tonight from CVS:

(01) Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons @ $3.99
Used <$1.00> MFGC = $2.99
Used <$1.00> CRT = $1.99
Earned $3.00 in ECB = +$1.01

(06) Sobe Life Water @ $1.59 BOGO = $4.77
Used (3) BOGO MFGC = 6/FREE

(02) Neutrogena Sunblock Sticks @ $7.49 each = $14.98
Used (2) <$2.00> Coupons found in brochure on top of display = $10.98
Earned $10.00 in ECB = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each
(I borrowed these from my Mom just to alert you to the coupons)

(02) Band-Aid Bandages @ $2.99 each = $5.98
Used (2) <$1.00> MFGC = $3.98
Used <$1.00> CRT = $2.98
Earned $4.00 in ECB = +$1.02

(02) Post Trail Mix Crunch Cereal @ $4.79 BOGO = $4.79
Used (2) <$2.00> = $0.79/2 or $0.40 each

(02) Speed Stick Pro Deodorant @ $3.99 each = $7.98
Earned $7.98 in ECB = 2/FREE

(01) Revlon Nail Polish @ $3.99
Used <$1.00> MFGC = $2.99
Earned $3.00 in ECB = +$0.01

(01) Clearasil Stayclear Daily Face Wash @ $3.99
Used <$2.00> MFGC = $1.99
Earned $3.99 in ECB = +$2.00

(02) N.Y.C. Lip Gloss @ $1.99 BOGO = $1.99
Used (2) <$1.00> MFGC = +$0.01

(01) Colgate Total Advanced TP @ $2.99
Used <$1.00> MFGC = $1.99
Earned $2.00 in ECB = +$0.01

(02) Neutrogena Sunblock Tubes @ $1.99 each = $3.98
Earned $10.00 in ECB = +$6.02

(02) Purina Beggin’ Strips @ $2.99 each = $5.98
Used (2) <$3.00> MFGC = +$0.02

(2) Planters Cashew Halves @ $5.49 BOGO = $5.49
Used (2) <$1.00> MFGC = $3.49/2 or $1.75 each

(2) Hefty One Zip Bags @ $1.00 each = $2.00
Used (2) <$1.00> MFGC = 2/FREE

(10) PowerBar's @ $1.00 each = $10.00
Earned $5.00 in ECB = $5.00/10 or $0.50 each


Sub-Total: $105.46
Extra Care Card Savings: <$37.54>
Total: $67.92
MFGC: <$27.77>
CRT: <$2.00>
Total: $38.15 ($36.97 paid with ECB, $1.18 paid with Rx GC, OOP = $0.00)
ECB Earned: <$38.97>
Cost: +$0.82!!!!!

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Albertson's Trip 05/15/09, $91.21 for $3.96

Here is what I got this morning at Albertson's in 4 transactions:

(4) Premium Saltine Crackers @ $2.50 each = $10.00
Used (4) <$0.62> Albertson's in-ad coupon = $7.52
Used (4) <$1.00> IP = $3.52/4 or $0.88 each

(2) Green Giant Frozen Corn @ $1.00 each = $2.00
Used (2) <$0.50> IP = 2/FREE

(4) Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup @ $0.39 each = $1.56
Used (2) <$1.00>/2 IP = +$0.44

(2) Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs @ $2.00 each = $4.00
Used (2) <$1.00> IP = $2.00/2 or $1.00 each

(6) GE Energy Smart CFL Bulbs @ $1.00 each (Rain Check) = $6.00
Used (6) <$1.00> 04/19 SS = 6/FREE

(16) Kraft BBQ Sauce @ $1.00 each = $16.00
Used (12) <$0.35> peelies = $4.00/16
Used (3) <$1.00> IP = $1.00/16
Used (1) MFGC <$0.75> = $0.25/16
Earned $8.00 in Catalina's = +$7.75

(3) Vitamin Water @ $1.00 each = $3.00
Used (3) <$0.50> IP = 3/FREE
Used (3) Albertson's Monopoly Coupons = +$0.75

(1) Cherries, 1.85 lbs @ $3.99/lb = $7.38

Sub-Total: $91.21
Albertson's Sale Savings: <$41.27>
In-ad Coupons: <$2.48>
Albertson's Monopoly Coupons: <$0.75>
MFGC: <$24.45>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$10.30>
Total: $11.96
Catalina's Earned: $8.00 ($2, $3 & $3)
Cost: $3.96

That's a savings of 96%!


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PS - I left some peelies on the BBQ sauce bottles so that you could see what to look for.

CVS Trip 05/03/09, $67.72 for +$7.15

Here is what I got tonight from CVS:

(3) Coke 12-pks @ $4.00 each = $12.00
(6) Vitamin Waters @ $1.33 each = $8.00
Used (3) <$1.00> Coke = $17.00
Used (6) <$1.00> Vitamin Water = $11.00
Earned $10.00 in ECB = $1.00

(3) Adidas Deodorants @ $3.99 each = $11.97
Used (3) <$1.00> = $8.97
Earned $9.00 in ECB = +$0.03

(3) Frosted Mini-Wheats @ $3.33 each = $10.00
Used BOGO <$3.10> = $6.90
Used (2) <$1.00> = $4.90
Earned $5.00 in ECB = +$0.10

(2) Colgate MaxWhite TP @ $2.99 each = $5.98
Used (2) <$1.00> = $3.98
Earned $4.00 in ECB = +$0.02

(1) Zantrex-3 @ $4.99
Earned $4.99 in ECB = FREE

(1) Sunday Paper @ $2.00


Sub-Total: $67.72
Extra Care Card Savings: <$12.78>
Total: $54.94
<$10.00>/$50.00 purchase = $44.94
MFGC: <$19.10>
Total: $25.84 ($24.87 paid with ECB, $0.97 paid with Rx GC, OOP = $0.00)
ECB Earned: <$32.99>
Cost: +$7.15!!!!!

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Tom Thumb Trip 05/01/09, $278.80 for $8.75

Here is what I got in 5 separate transaction this AM at Tom Thumb:

(02) Goodlife Cat Food @ $4.49 each = $8.98
Used (2) <$3.00> here = $2.98/2

(01) Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner @ $2.00
Used <$0.50> 03/15 SS = $1.00

(01) Kashi Frozen Entree @ $4.49
Used FREE Entree = FREE

(02) Trop50 OJ @ $2.50 each = $5.00
Used (2) <$1.00> here = $3.00/2

(04) Ziplock Bags @ $2.49 each = $9.96
Used (2) <$0.40> 03/15 SS = $8.76 &
Used (1) <$1.00>/2 03/15 SS = $7.76/4

(01) Remarkable Hamburger Buns @ $1.00
Used <$0.50> TT Home Mailer = $0.50

(01) Tom Thumb Reusable Grocery Bag - $1.99
Used (01) <$2.00> Coupon found inside LWFG ad book = +$0.01

(01) Comet @ $1.00
Used <$0.35> 04/05 SS = FREE

(01) Sara Lee Bread @ $2.00

(01) Remarkable French Bread @ $1.69
Used <$0.75> TT Home Mailer = $0.94

(01) Grapes @ $0.98/lb = $1.95

(01) Safeway Salsa @ $1.50
Used FREE <$1.49> TT Home Mailer = $0.01

(01) Safeway Sloppy Joe Sauce @ $1.25
Used FREE<$1.49> TT Home Mailer = +$0.24

(01) Hamburger Helper @ $2.00
Used FREE <$2.99> TT Home Mailer = +$0.99

(02) Chicken Breasts @ $1.99/lb = $13.68

(01) Ground Beef @ $1.99/lb = $2.36
Used <$3.00> TT Home Mailer = +$0.64

(01) Mission Tortilla Chips @ $1.88
Used <$1.00> TT Home Mailer = $0.88

(02) Snyders Pretzels @ $1.00 each = $2.00
Used <$0.75> 02/22 SS = 2/FREE
(I don't know why but both coupons scanned for $1.00 off)

(64) Ozarka Water Bottles, 6-pk @ $1.99 each = $127.36
Used (32) <$1.00>/2 peelies = $95.36


Sub-Total: $278.80
Reward Card Savings: <$86.71>
Total: $192.09
Entertainment Book Coupon: <$5.00>/$50/00
TT Coupons: <$13.22>
MFGC: <$49.14>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$1.55>
Tax: <$0.43>
Total: $122.75 (paid $100.00 with catalina's = OOP $22.75)
Catalina's Earned: $114.00 ($50.00 LW, $64.00 Ozarka)
Cost: $8.75

That's a savings of 97%!!!!!!!

Before you ask, no they didn't have 64 packs of water in stock, I special ordered it and no I didn't steal all the peelies. I got most of them from the AquaPod deal a few weeks back.


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PS - As I was taking the pics my oldest was asking me if he and Daddy could make a fort with all my waters and the baby was saying "CHEESE, FOOD!" I just HEART them!

Tom Thumb Trip 04/28/09, $104.84 for $2.04

Here is what I got this evening at Tom Thumb:

(04) Ozarka Water Bottles, 6-pk @ $1.99 each = $7.96
Used (2) <$1.00>/2 peelies = $5.96
(Since I got 4 peelies but only used 2, I left them on the waters for you to see - one is an orange & the other is an apple)

(40) Yoplait Yogurt Cups @ $0.50 each = $20.00
Used (3) <$0.25> Dairy Dept. Markdown stickers = $19.25
Used (5) <$1.00>/8 flier coupons = $14.25
(These coupons were on a full sheet of glossy paper on the customer service desk at TT)

(02) Bright Green Bleach @ $1.49 each = $2.98
Used (1) <$1.01> TT Super Coupon in LWFG ad book = $1.97
Used (2) <$1.00> pamphlet coupons that I found at TT = +$0.03

(18) Fresh Express Salad Bags @ $1.00 each = $18.00
Used (18) <$1.00> blinkie box coupons = 18/FREE
Used (2) <$0.75> TT Home Mailer coupons = +$1.50

(01) Tom Thumb Reusable Grocery Bag - $1.99
Used (01) <$2.00> Coupon found inside LWFG ad book = +$0.01

(01) O Organics Baby Peeled Carrots - $1.00

Sub-Total: $104.84
Reward Card Savings: <$52.91>
Total: $51.93
10% Best Customer Discount: <$3.79> (I have no idea how this was calculated)
Dairy Markdown Coupons: <$0.75>
TT Coupons: <$4.51>
MFGC: <$27.00>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$0.00>
Tax: $0.16
Total: $16.04 (paid $14.00 with catalina's = OOP $2.04)
Catalina's Earned: $14.00 ($10 LW, $4 Ozarka)
Cost: $2.04

That's not too bad now is it?? Yea! I am so excited! All of these deals are still active except the salad bags & carrots which were not part of LWFG.

Before you ask what in the heavens I am going to do with all those salad bags, I am sharing them with my family. I am thinking that my fam is about to love me even more!

Since I didn't do a TT post this week (my bad) click here & here for coupon match-ups

Kroger Trip 04/27/09, $39.85 for $5.14

Here is what I got this morning at Kroger's, in 4 transactions:

(04) Kraft BBQ Sauce @ $0.99 each = $3.96
Used (04) <$0.35> peelie = FREE

(05) Suave Deodorant @ $0.99 each = $4.95
Used (05) <$0.50> = +$0.02

(01) Angel Soft TP 4-pk @ $0.99
Used <$0.50> = +$0.01

(10) Fast Fixin' Chicken @ $0.99 each = $9.90
Used (10) <$0.30> = $0.90/10 or $0.09 each

(01) Driscoll's Strawberries, 16 oz @ $1.50

(01) Driscoll's Blackberries, 12 oz @ $2.77

Sub-Total: $39.85
Kroger Card Savings: <$15.78>
MFGC: <$7.40>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$11.53>
Total: $5.14

That's a savings of 87%!

Tom Thumb Trip 04/27/09, $43.14 for FREE!!!

Here is what I got this morning at Tom Thumb:

(2) Electrasol/Finish Dishwasher Tabs @ $3.99 each = $7.98
Used (2) <$2.50> 04/19 SS = $2.98/2

(8) Capri Sun SunRise @ $1.99 each = $15.92
Used (1) <$0.50> TT Super Coupon = $15.42
Used (8) <$1.00> 04/19 SS = $7.42

(4) Ozarka Water Bottles, 6-pk @ $1.99 each = $7.96
Used (2) <$1.00>/2 peelies = $5.96

Sub-Total: $43.14
Reward Card Savings: <$11.28>
Total: $31.86
10% Best Customer Discount: <$2.39>
TT Coupons: <$0.50>
MFGC: <$15.00>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$0.00>
Tax: $0.03
Total: $14.00 (paid $14.00 with catalina's = OOP $0)
Catalina's Earned: $14.00 ($10 LW, $4 Ozarka)
Cost: NOTHING!!!

Since I didn't do a TT post this week (my bad) click here & here for coupon match-ups

Target Trip 04/24/09, $54.75 for +$1.58

Here is what I got this morning at Target:

(2) Teddy Grahams @ $2.00 each = $4.00
Used (2) <$1.00> Target IP here = $2.00/2 &
Used <$1.00>/2 03/01 SS = $1.00/2 or $.50 each

(2) Kraft Salad Dressings @ $1.59 each = $3.18
Used (2) <$1.50> 03/29 SS = $0.18/2 or $0.09 each

(2) V-8 Fruit Fusion @ $2.99 each = $5.98
Used (2) <$2.00> here = $1.98/2 or $0.99 each
(Some areas got a $1 coupon in their 04/19 SS but I didn't here in Fort Worth)

(3) B&L Soothe XP Eye Drops, Travel Size @ $0.99 each = $2.97
Used (3) <$2.00> found inside boxes = +$3.03
(There are $3 coupons in 01/18 or 02/08 SS as well plus $1 coupon here)

(2) Starbucks Truffles @ $0.90 each = $1.80, found on clearance in the check-out lanes
Used (2) <$1.00> blinkie = +$0.20
(Some areas got a $1 coupon in their 04/19 SS but I didn't here in Fort Worth)

(1) Mother's Day Card = $1.00 in the Dollar Center

(4) Soft & Dri Roll-Ons @ $2.00 each = $8.00
Used (4) <$2.00> here = 4/FREE!!

(2) Wheat Thins Artisan @ $2.33 each = $4.66
Used (2) <$1.00> Target IP here = $2.66 &
Used BOGO 03/15 SS = $0.33/2 or $0.17 each

(4) Glade Collection Candles @ $5.79 each = $23.16
Used (4) <$4.00> here = $7.16
Earned (2) $5.00 Target Gift Card = +$2.84

Sub-Total: $54.75
Target Coupons: <$4.00>
MFGC: <$42.33>
Total: $8.42 (paid with Target GC, OOP - $0)
Earned (2) $5.00 Gift Cards = +$1.58

Also I forgot another set of Glade coupons at the house so I have to go back tonight and get 2 more so I brought home a hang-tag coupon that I found so that I could take a pic for you guys before I use it tonight, see below
This $1 off Target Coupon is for Scrubbing Bubbles brand Nature's Source cleaner. It was wrapped around the top of the bottle and it looked just like a label until I turned it around and noticed the coupon! I have been seeing a lot of Target Coupons on products in the cleaning/laundry aisle, so make sure to poke around. The cleaner is on sale for $2.99 less the $1 Target Coupon = $1.99 & less $1 from 03/01 or 04/05 SS = $0.99! I normally don't pay for cleaning products but since this is a "green" product I will throw a buck on it!

If you want to take part in these deals hurry over to Target because some expire on Saturday while others will be valid longer. Don't forget to stop in at the gift registry computer to print out a few copies of the Target coupons with FREE Target ink on FREE Target paper.

Here are a few more deals that are still valid plus below is a list of other deals that I noticed but didn't do:

~ Tropicana OJ, 59-64 oz - $2.75
Use <$1.00> 03/15 RP = $1.75

~ Red Seedless Grapes - $0.99/lb

~ Dole Baby Spinach, 6 oz or Spring Mix, 5 oz - $1.99
Use <$1.00> Target IP here = $0.99

~ Airhead Extremes - $0.58
Use <$0.55> 03/22 SS = $0.03
(My kids don't need anymore candy so I left my coupons at Overton Target since they exp on 05/03, they will make someones day)

~ Oreo Single Pack Cups - $1.00
Use <$1.00>/2 Target IP here = $1.00/2 or $0.50 each

~ Oreo Cookies - $2.75
Use <$1.00>/2 Target IP here = $4.50/2 or $2.25 each

~ Chips Ahoy! Cookies - $2.33
Use <$1.00>/2 Target IP here = $3.66/2 or $1.83 each

~ 100 Calorie Oreo Snacks, 5-pk - $1.93
Use <$1.00> Target IP here = $0.93

~ Kraft Easy Mac Meals - $0.77, small cups
Use <$1.00>/2 Target IP here = $0.54/2 or $0.27 each
I have seen an IP but I can't find it now????

~ Oreo Fun Stix Original or Golden - $2.99
Use <$1.00> Target IP here = $1.99 &
Use <$1.00> 04/05 SS = $0.99

~ Oreo Mini Cakesters - $2.79
Use (2) <$1.00> Target IP here = $3.58/2 &
Use <$1.00>/2 here = $2.58/2 or $1.29 each

~ Ortega Taco Seasoning - $0.67
Use <$1.00>/2 May, All You = $0.34/2 or $0.17 each

~ Pedigree Dentastix Minis (Dog Treat) - $3.39
Use <$2.50> here = $0.89

That's it! Have fun and don't forget to check out your Dollar Center, there is a lot of cute stuff this week!

Happy Couponing!

Tom Thumb 04/21/09, $137.06 for +$11.30!!

I don't know why but for some reason I have really just not been into the new Living Well Feeling Great Promo (LW) but tonight "guilt" got me & "made" me go up there so they could pay me AGAIN to take stuff home! LOL! At the 1st TT I went to I asked the cashier if I needed to break the items up into (2) $30 groups in order to receive (2) of the $10 LW catalina, she said no I would get (2) $10 cat's back - I didn't so the manager issued me a $10 GC. Lesson to be learned, when you do this promo make sure & break your items up into $30 groups. This promo runs until May 5th so you have plenty of time to gather your coupons & hit the store! If you are wanting lots of a particular item make sure to ask your store manager to order extra for you, they will call you when they get it in so you get first dibs!

Here is what I got tonight at Tom Thumb in 2 transactions but it really should have been 3:

(16) Ozarka Water Bottles, 6-pk @ $1.99 each = $31.84
Used (8) <$1.00>/2 peelies = $23.84

(01) Capri Sun SunRise @ $1.99
Used <$0.50> TT Super Coupon = $1.49
Used <$1.00> 04/19 SS = $0.49

(02) Bertolli Pasta Sauce Pouches @ $2.00 each = $4.00
Used (2) <$1.00> 04/05 U = $2.00/2

(10) Precious String Cheese, 12 oz @ $3.99 each = $39.90
Used (10) <$2.00> peelies = $19.90/10

(04) Electrasol/Finish Dishwasher Tabs @ $3.99 each = $15.96
Used (4) <$2.50> 04/19 SS = $5.96/4

(01) Red Grapes, 2.50 lbs @ $0.88/lb = $2.20

(01) Reusable Shopping Bag @ $2.00
Used <$2.00> TT in-ad coupon wyb $50 = FREE

Sub-Total: $137.06
Reward Card Savings: <$39.17>
Total: $97.89
Home Mailer Coupon: <$10.00>/$50.00
10% Best Customer Discount: <$7.59>
TT Coupons: <$2.50>
MFGC: <$41.00>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$0.00>
Tax: <$0.10> (IDK??)
Total: $36.70 (paid $26 with catalina's & $9.58 with GC = OOP $1.12)
Catalina's Earned: $48.00 ($30 - 3 LW, $16 Ozarka & $2 Bertolli)
Cost: NOTHING!!! I got paid $11.30!! Yup! I got paid to take all this home!

Since I didn't do a TT post this week (my bad but it was my b-day) click here & here for coupon match-ups

Happy Couponing!

Kroger Trip 04/20/09, $42.49 for $1.43

Here is what I was able to get this morning at 2 Kroger's, in 4 transactions & I got Rain Checks for the rest:

(4) Angel Soft TP, 4-pk @ $0.99 each = $3.96
Used (4) <$0.50> = 4/FREE!!!

(2) Suave, (1) Shampoo & (1) Conditioner, 15 oz @ $0.99 = $1.98
Used <$2.00>/2 Kroger Best Customer Home Mailer Coupon = +$0.02 &
Used <$1.00>/2 = +$1.02

(4) McCormick Grill Mates, 2.5-3.4 oz @ $0.99 each = $3.69
Used (4) <$0.50> = 4/FREE!!!

(5) Pillsbury Brownie Mix, 19.5 oz @ $0.99 each = $4.95
Used (5) <$0.35> = 5/FREE!!!

(1) Driscoll's Strawberries, 16 oz @ $2.00
(1) Driscoll's Blackberries, 1/2-pint @ $2.00
Used <$1.50>/$4 Produce, Kroger Best Customer Home Mailer Coupon = $2.50

(5) Quaker Quakes, 3-3.5 oz @ $0.99 each = $4.95
Used (5) <$1.00> = +$0.05!!!

Sub-Total: $42.49
Kroger Card Savings: <$18.69>
Kroger Best Customer Coupons: <$3.50>
MFGC: <$11.75>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$7.12>
Total: $1.43 (paid $1 in catalina's & 43¢ in cash, OOP = 43¢)

That's a savings of 97%!

Happy Couponing!

CVS Trip 04/19/09, $130.38 for +$4.58

After quite an argument at my local CVS, here is what I got:

(6) TRESemme Products @ $3.33 each = $20.00

Used (6) <$1.00> = $14.00

Used <$4.00>/$20 Beauty = $10.00

Earned $10.00 in ECB = FREE

(3) Aveeno Body Wash @ $6.00 each = $18.00
(1) Aveeno Body Oil @ $7.00 = $25.00
Used (4) <$2.00> = $17.00
Earned $10.00 in ECB = $7.00

(4) Maalox @ $6.49 each = $25.96
Used (2) <$3.00>/2 = $19.95
Used <$5.00>/2 CRT = $14.96
Earned $10.00 in ECB = $4.96

(3) John Frieda Shampoo, Conditioner & Styler @ $5.00 each = $15.00
Used (3) <$2.00> = $9.00
Used <$1.00> CVS Glamour Coupon = $8.00
Earned $5.00 in ECB = $3.00

(1) Bayer Aspirin Quick Release Crystals @ $2.00
Used <$1.00> Tear Pad coupon @ CVS = $1.00
Earned $2.00 in ECB = +$1.00

(2) Act Rinse @ $3.79 each = $7.58
Used (2) <$1.00> = $5.58
Earned $4.00 in ECB = $1.58

(1) Crest Pro-Health TP @ $2.88
Used <$1.00> = $1.88
Earned $2.00 in ECB = +$0.12

(1) Edge Infused Comfort Shave Gel@ $2.89
Earned $2.89 in ECB = FREE

Sub-Total: $130.38
Extra Care Card Savings: <$29.07>
Total: $101.31
<$20.00>/$100.00 purchase = $81.31
<$4.00>/$20.00 Beauty purchase = $77.31
CVS Coupons: <$1.00>
CVS CRT's: <$5.00>
MFGC: <$30.00>
Total: $41.31 ($41.00 paid with ECB, $0.31 paid with Rx GC, OOP = $0.00)
ECB Earned: <$45.89>
Cost: +$4.58!!!!!

For these coupon match-ups and more, click here

Happy Couponing!

Target Trip 04/18/09, $37.01 for +$4.99

Here is what I got at Target tonight:

8) Johnson & Johnson Safety Swabs @ $1.29 each = $10.32
Used (8) <$0.75> Target IP here = $4.32 &
Used (8) <$1.00> 03/08 RP = +$3.68

(1) B&L Soothe XP Eye Drops, Travel Size = $0.99
Used <$3.00> 01/18 or 02/08 SS = +$2.01

(2) Glade Collection Candles @ $5.79 each = $11.58
Used (2) <$4.00> here = $3.58
Earned (1) $5.00 Target Gift Card = +$1.42

(5) Secret Deodorant @ $2.19 each = $10.95
Used (5) <$2.00> 02/22 RP = $0.95

(2) Market Pantry Fruit Snacks @ $0.89 each = $1.78
Used (2) <$1.00> Target IP here = +$0.22

(1) 20 oz Coke (not pictured) = $1.39


Sub-Total: $37.01
Target Coupons: <$8.00>
MFGC: <$29.00>
Total: $0.01 (paid with Target GC, OOP - $0)
Earned $5.00 Gift Card = +$4.99

Happy Couponing!

CVS Trip 04/14/09, $39.23 for $5.59

My CVS was sold out of a few things that I wanted to get but here is what I got so far from CVS this week :

(1) Viva Paper Towels - $7.49
Used <$0.40> = $7.09
Earned $2.00 in ECB = $5.09

(1) Softsoap Scrub Body Wash - $4.99
Used <$1.00> = $3.99
Earned $4.99 in ECB = +$1.00

(3) Dr Pepper 12-pks - $11.00
Earned $3.00 in ECB $8.00/3 or $2.67 each

(2) Colgate Enamel Protect TP @ $3.99 each = $7.98
Used (2) <$0.75> = $6.48
Earned $7.98 in ECB = +$1.50

Sub-Total: $39.23
Extra Care Card Savings: <$7.77>
Total: $31.46
<$5.00>/$25.00 purchase
MFGC: <$2.90>
Total: $23.56 ($22.96 paid with ECB, $0.60 paid with Rx GC, OOP = $0.00)
ECB Earned: <$17.97>
Cost: $5.59

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My Ulta Trip 04/11/09, $37.50 for 4¢!!!!

Here is what I got tonight at Ulta:

Transaction #1

(2) Revlon Eye Brow Pencils - BOGO @ $2.99
(2) Bath Beads @ 30¢ each = 60¢

Sub Total: $3.59
Ulta 20% coupon: <$0.60>
MFGC: <$2.00> & <$1.00>
Tax: $0.04
Total: $0.03


Transaction #2

(4) Revlon Eye Brow Pencils - BOGO @ $2.99 = $5.98
(2) Revlon Nail Polishes - BOGO @ $4.49
(2) Revlon Eye Shadows - BOGO @ $4.99

Sub Total: $15.46
Ulta <$3.50>/$10 coupon: <$3.50>
MFGC: (4) <$2.00> & (4) <$1.00>
Tax: $0.05
Total: $0.01

GRAND TOTALS
Sub Total: $37.50
Sale: <$18.45>
Ulta Coupons: <$4.10>
MFGC: <$15.00>
Tax: $0.09
Total: $0.04

That's a savings of 99.89%!!!!

Did you make it to Ulta this week? I sure hope so because I was super excited about all this make-up for 4¢, I hope you guys were able to take part in the fun.

Happy Couponing!

Tom Thumb Trip 04/05/09, $144.20 for $36.04

Again no pics, here is what I got at Tom Thumb:

(10) AquaPods @ $1.50 each, with Rain Check = $15.00
Used (5) <$1.00>/2 peelies = $10.00
Earned (5) $2.00 catalina's = 10/FREE
10% Discount <$1.50> = +$1.50/10
(Somehow, some way I got a 10% on everything discount added to my card)

(01) Tostitos @ $1.99
Used <$0.55> peelie = $1.44
10% Discount <$0.20> = $1.24

(01) Tostitos Queso @ $1.99
Used <$1.00> tear pad = $0.99
10% Discount <$0.20> = $0.79

(01) Lucerne Butter @ $0.99
10% Discount <$0.10> = $0.89

(04) Pledge Multi-Surface @ $3.99 each = $15.96
Used (3) <$2.00> & (1) <$1.25> = $8.71
Earned (4) $1.00 & (1) $5.00 catalina's, click here for info = +$0.29
10% Discount <$1.60> = +$1.89
Tax $0.55 = +$1.34

(01) Softsoap @ $1.00
Used <$0.35> = FREE
10% Discount <$0.10> = +$0.10

(01) Bakery Cookie @ $0.59
10% Discount <$0.06> = $0.53

(01) RR Tenderloin Roast @ $12.99/lb = $25.85
Used <$2.00> = $23.85
10% Discount <$2.39> = $21.47

(01) RR NY Strip Steak @ $3.97/lb = $13.42
10% Discount <$1.34> = $12.08

(01) Clementine Cuties 5-lb box @ $5.88
Used <$1.00> = $4.88
10% Discount <$0.49> = $4.39

(01) Strawberries 4-lb box - $4.88
10% Discount <$0.49> = $4.39

Sub-Total: $144.20
Reward Card Savings: <$53.65>
Lucerne Butter Super Coupon : <$1.00>
Quaker Life Super Coupon: <$1.30>, I didn't get this so I have no idea why they scanned it
TT IP Coupons: <$3.00>
Buy 5 Save $5 Promo: <$2.00>, My mom got the other 3 items but on the same receipt
Passbook Coupons: <$5.00>/$50.00, click here to get yours
10% Discount: <$8.96>
MFGC: <$14.15>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$0.65>
Tax: $0.55
Total: $55.04
Catalina's Earned: $19.00
Cost: $36.04, plus I got the FREE t-shirt from the 5/$5 promo!

That's a savings of 75%!!!

PS - I paid with a $10 Chill Out at Home catalina and didn't get anything frozen so even though it says for frozen food purchase it will work on anything!

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Kroger Trip 04/05/09, $30.34 for $12.12

Again no pic, here is what I got on this very slow week at Kroger:

(2) DiGiorno Frozen Pizza's @ $5.49 each = $10.98
Used <$2.00>/2 tear pad coupon = $8.98/2 or $4.49 each
Earned Dreyers Ice Cream valued at $2.99 = FREE

(3) Kraft BBQ Sauce @ $0.99 each = $2.97
Used (3) <$0.35> peelies = 3/FREE

(1) Grapes @ $0.87/lb = $1.21

(3) Cucumbers @ $0.55 each = $1.65

(3) Mango's @ $0.33 each = $1.00

Sub-Total: $30.34
Kroger Card Savings: <$9.54>
Kroger Pizza/Ice Cream Promo: <$2.99>
MFGC: <$3.05>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$1.92>
Tax: <$0.72> (I paid with catalina's and they ring up as taxable, IDK)
Total: $12.12

That's a savings of 60%!


Still gotta go back tomorrow and hopefully get:

~ Duncan Hines Cake Mix - $1.00
Use <$0.35> 03/29 SS = FREE

~ French's Yellow Mustard, 14 oz - $1.25
Use <$0.50> 01/18 & 03/29 SS = $0.25
Earn $1.00 catalina on every 2 you buy = +$0.50/2

~ Boston, Green Leaf, Iceberg, Red Leaf or Romaine Lettuce - $0.77 each

Happy Couponing!

Central Market Trip 04/05/09

Again no pics, here is what I got at Central Market:

(2) 1-lb +/- Fresh Ground Bison = $11.74
(I really love bison, if you haven't ever tried it click here)

(1) 1-lb +/- SW Marinated Chicken Breasts - $5.03
Used FREE coupon <$5.99> = +$.96

(2) CM Organics Whole Wheat Pasta @ $1.69 each = $3.38
(I just can't get enough of this pasta - it's soooo good!)

(1) CM Organics Peanut Butter @ $2.67

(3) CM Organics Jams @ $2.65 each = $7.95
Used (3) FREE wyb OJ coupons <$7.95> = 3/FREE

(1) El Milagro Homestyle Tortilla Chips @ $2.99

(2) CM Organics Milk half-gallons @ $2.99 each = $5.98

(3) CM Organics OJ @ $3.99 each = $11.97
(This is the 1st time that I bought this OJ since I normally get Tropicana but it is really, really good)

(1) CM Handmade Fresh Tortilla's @ $2.49
(My fav!)

(1) CM Fresh Made Queso, from self-serve bar = $3.83

(1) CM Fresh Made 4th Anniversary Salsa, from self-serve bar = $2.00

(1) CM Fresh Made Ranch Dressing, from self-serve bar = $3.94
(I know, I know this is really high for a little container but I don't like thick dressing and this is almost as good as Salt Grass and easier than homemade)

Sub-total: $63.97
Coupons: <$13.94>
Total: $50.03

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Happy Couponing!

Albertson's Trip 04/05/09, $115.89 for $24.89

My Mom was getting jealous of all my good deals so she wanted me to take her shopping and teach her how to do it so I don't have any pics of my stuff this week since it was crazy getting all our stuff divided up then she helped me put groceries away and I wasn't about to turn down the help. Without further ado, here is what I got at Albertson's:

(6) Teddy Grahams - BOGO @ $2.99
Used (3) <$1.00>/2 = $5.97/6 or $0.99 each

(2) Powerade's - BOGO @ $1.69
Used (2) <$0.50> & (2) Albertson's Monopoly <$0.25> = +$0.50

(1) McCormick Grill Mates - $0.75
Used (1) <$0.75> & (1) Albertson's Monopoly <$0.25> = +$0.25

(6) Ronzoni Bistro Meals - BOGO @ $2.69
Used (3) BOGO = 6/FREE

(1) Big Red 2-ltr @ $1.29
Used FREE coupon = FREE

(3) Dr Pepper 12-pks - $7.88/3 or $2.63 each

(2) Duncan Hines Cake Mix - BOGO @ $1.99
Used (2) <$0.35> = 2/FREE

(2) Eggs, dozen - $1.18/2 or $0.59

(2) Trop50 OJ - BOGO @ $4.39
Used (2) <$1.00> = $2.39/2 or $1.20 each

(2) Pizza Rolls - BOGO @ $1.99
Used (2) <$0.35> = 2/FREE

(2) Red Baron Pizza's - BOGO @ $4.19
Used <$1.00>/2 = $3.19/2 or $1.60 each

(6) Softsoap's - BOGO @ 3.49
Used (6) <$0.50> & (6) <$0.75> = +$0.03

(2) Jennie-O Turkey Dogs - BOGO @ $1.69 or $0.85 each

(2) Mission Tortilla's - BOGO @ $2.99
Used (2) <$0.55> = $1.89/2 or $0.95 each

(2) Asparagus - $1.98, with Rain Check

Sub-Total: $115.89
Sale: <$54.39>
Coupon Mania: <$1.58>
Big Book of Savings: <$4.50>
Monopoly Coupons: <$0.75>
MFGC: <$23.01>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$6.27>
Bag Credit**: <$0.50>
Total: $24.89
That's a savings of 79%!!

** Every time that you shop Albertson's make sure to take your reusable shopping bags or even plastic/paper bags and they will give you a nickle back for each one that you bring in and use, just make sure and alert the cashier. **

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Kroger Trip 03/26 & 03/27/09, $96.30 for +$9.69!!!

Here are my 9 transactions from today and yesterday at 2 different Kroger's:
(I had to do 9 transactions so that I could get the $3 catalina from Pillsbury for every 5 items purchased & no before you ask I didn't clean out either store)

(01) ~ Cheerios - $3.19
Used <$3.19> Kroger Mailer = FREE &
Used <$0.50> IDK = +$1.00 &
Used <$0.55> Cellfire = +$1.55

(01) ~ Celery - $0.87

(01) ~ Red Grapes @ $0.88/lb = $2.34

(01) ~ Cottonelle TP - $1.19
Used <$0.50> here = $0.19 &
Used <$0.25> Cellfire = +$0.06

(02) ~ Kraft 2% Cheese @ $1.67 each = $3.34
Used <$1.00>/2 Kroger Home Mailer = $2.34 &
Earned $1.00 catalina = $1.34/2 or $0.67 each

(02) ~ Tropicana OJ @ $2.39 each = $4.78
Used <$1.25>/2 Kroger Home Mailer = $3.53 &
Used (2) <$1.00> MFGC = $1.53/2 or $0.77 each
(I know that I don't have the Trop50 variety, I thought that was what I got but when I got home I see it's some blend variety, oops! but it's very yummy)

(07) ~ Pillsbury Pizza Crusts @ $1.25 each = $8.75
(10) ~ Pillsbury Grands Biscuits @ $1.25 each = $12.50
(09) ~ Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls @ $1.25 each = $11.25
(19) ~ Pillsbury Crescent Rolls @ $1.25 each = $23.75
Pillsbury Sub-total: $56.25
Kroger Promo wyb 4: <$9.00>
MFGC: <$14.35> (see post)
Dbl/Tpl: <$19.30>
Total: $13.60
Earned $3 catalina for each group of 5 = $27.00
Cost: +$13.40/45 items

Sub-Total: $96.30
Kroger Card Savings: <$24.34>
Kroger Pillsbury Promo: <$9.00>
Kroger Home Mailer Q's: <$4.44>
MFGC: <$18.35>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$20.30>
e-Coupons: <$0.80>
Tax: <$0.76> (IDK, I guess they rang up non-taxable coupons as taxable)
Total: $18.31
Catalina's Earned: $28.00
Cost: +$9.69!!!!

Yes, that's right another plus sign! It's like I got paid to take all this home! Works for me!

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Tom Thumb Trip 03/26/09, $144.20 for +$6.76!!!

Well the somewhat early bird got the worm tonight at Tom Thumb! I am so excited about my 3 trips to 2 different TT's, I couldn't wait to blog about it!

Since this is a more confusing shopping trip I have listed each coupon match-up with the item, each pic reads from left to right & back to front:

(22) ~ Qzarka AquaPods - $33.00
Used (10) <$1.00> Peelies = $23.00/22
(These were supposed to be <$1.00>/2 but I pulled 5 off of the 10 that I was buying and left 5 on the others and the checker must have thought I forgot them and gave me credit, I was so busy with my kids I didn't even notice)
Used <$1.00>/2 Catalina coupon = $22.00/22
Used (5) <$0.75> MFGC = $18.25/22
Earned $22.00 in catalina's = +$3.75/22

(02) ~ Kashi Frozen Pizza's @ $4.99 each = $9.98/2
Used (2) <$3.00> tear pad coupons = $3.98/2

(06) ~ Kashi Frozen Entree's @ $2.99 each = $17.94/6
Used (1) FREE mailer coupon <$4.09> = $13.85/6
Used (5) <$2.00> tear pad coupons = $3.85/6
Earned $10.00 Chill Out at Home catalina for the 6 entree's & 2 pizza's = +$2.17

(01) ~ Softsoap - $1.50
Used <$2.00> MFGC = +$0.50

(01) ~ Halls - $0.75
Used <$0.50> = +$0.25
(Coupon expired on Sunday but the manager said it was ok)

(01) ~ Cascade Complete - $4.99
Used FREE coupon from Home Made Simple Book = FREE

(04) ~ Rice-a-Roni @ $0.75 each = $3.00/4
Used <$1.00>/4 MFGC = $2.00/4

(02) ~ Fuze @ $0.75 each = $1.50/2
Used BOGO tear pad <$1.00> = $0.50/2
(This should have been either <$1.25> or <$0.75>, IDK)

(01) ~ Strawberries - $2.99

Sub-Total: $144.20
Reward Card Savings: <$53.55>
(3) Tom Thumb 10 Event: <$15.00>
Passbook Coupons: <$5.00>/$50.00
MFGC: <$44.33>
Dbl/Tpl MFGC: <$0.50>
Tax: <$0.58> (IDK, I guess they rang up non-taxable coupons as taxable)
Total: $25.24
Catalina's Earned: $32.00
Cost: +$6.76!!!!

Yes, that's right a plus sign! It's like I got paid to take all this home! Works for me!


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