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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Shopping Trip - Saved 62%


WALGREENS & CVS: Free items were toothbrush, toothpaste, 8x10, pantiliners, reed diffuser. I also bought hair color (4.99), headbands (0.99), dryer bar (0.49), detergent (1.49). Not pictured is three 12 packs of Dr. Pepper from Wags. Oops, forgot those!

Regular Price: $65.80
OOP: $2.44 +25 RR + 9.99 ECBs
Earned: 10 RR + 8.99 ECBs
Savings: $47.36 or 72%
Actual Cost: $18.44

KROGER: Today was the last day of Super Doubles. I bought ice cream (1.33), diapers (5.27), milk (2.79), tornados (0.69), chicken nugges (1.40), pie (0.59), sour cream (1.00), soap (3.49), goldfish (1.00), Mac Grill Kit (1.49), veg oil (2.69), paper towels (0.50), ketchup (FREE), BBQ sauce (0.45), buns (1.00), grapes (0.99 lb), mango (0.68), bananas (0.59 lb), pork tenderloin (1.75), tortillas (0.69).

This is the 1st time I have done Super Doubles. I still think I like triples better, but this gave me a chance to buy high $ items that I don't typically like to buy but we still need. Dove soap and vegetable oil are an example of this. They are both WAY over my $2 comfort level. At least with SD's I can get them a little better in range.

Regular Price: $114.86
OOP: $47.55 + $3.50 Catalina
Savings: $63.81 or 56%
Actual Cost: $51.05

Grand Totals
Regular Price: $180.66
Saved: $111.17 or 62%
Actual Cost: $69.49

Notes: I am taking $12.34 off of my total because I bought diapers. This will come out of our gift budget since I have several baby showers coming up. Diapers make great gifts. What new mom is going to turn down diapers, right?

Weekly Total: $57.15. Looks like I have just enough left over to get my chocolate milk, yay! :)
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Weekly Deals 8/30-9/5

Remember, I only post MY favorite deals. You can see full ad matchups by clicking on the store name.

Also, don't forget that most printable coupon sites reset at the beginning of the month. Take a moment to check coupons.com, smartsource.com and redplum.com to make sure there aren't any that you need. Print 'em now before they are gone.


KROGER: Remember that some stores in our area are still running Super Doubles until Tuesday. Here are some other good deals for this week.

Kroger Cheese Shreds, Bars or Sliced, $1.25

Pepsi 12 pks, 4/$11
*Buy 4 get 1 FREE
*Total is $11.00 or $2.20 each

Kroger 24 pk water, $2.99

Red or White Seedless Grapes, $0.99 lb.

Chicken Breast, $1.99 lb.

Whole Seedless Watermelon, $2.99

10 for $10 sale: Items will ring up $1.00 each
Kroger Hot Dog or Sandwich Buns
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish
Kroger Sour Cream
Gatorade Sports Drink
Kraft BBQ sauce
Country Crock Spread

Hunts Ketchup 24 oz, $1.00
-$0.20 (doubled), 6/21 SS
*Total is $0.60

Bounty Paper Towels, $1.00
-$0.25 (doubled), 8/2 or 8/30 PG
AND
-$0.25 PG esvaver coupon
*$0.25


Huggies Baby Wipes, 72 ct, $1.99
-$0.50 WYB 1, 7/19 or 8/16 SS
*Total is $1.49.

Huggies Diapers, $8.99
-$3.00 WYB Pure & Natural, 8/23 SS or printable or printable
*Total is $5.99

Chef Michaels Dog Food 1.5 lbs, $4.49
-$3.00 WYB Chef Michaels Dry Bag, 8/23 RP
*FREE

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Drug Store Deals 8/30-9/5

I only post MY favorite deals. To see matchups for the full ad, just click on the store name.
WALGREENS: There are several great freebies this week and my fave hair color is on sale. Yay!

Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners 16 ct, $1.99
-Earn $1.99 RR
-$1.00 Carefree printable
*MONEY MAKER: $1.00

Colgate 360 ActiFlex Toothbrush, $2.99
-Earn 2.99 RR
*FREE

Men's Zone 6 Blade Razor System, $3.99
-Earn 3.99 RR
*FREE

Rembrandt Toothpaste, $5
-Earn 5 RR
-$1.00 any Rembrandt whitening product, 8/2 SS
*MONEY MAKER: $1.00

Reach Total Care Toothbrush or Floss, $2.99
-Earn 2 RR WYB 1
-$1.00 off Reach, 8/2 SS
*FREE

Scunci Hair Accessories, $0.99 with in-ad coupon

Feria Hair Color, $7.99
-$3.00 off any L'Oreal hair color, 8/2 RP
*Total is $4.99

CVS: Here are 3 great deals that I am most excited about. Especially the Bounce Bar. I have been dying to try it!

Glade Fragrance Collection Reed Diffuser or Soy Candle $6.99
-Earn 6.99 ECBs, limit 1
-$2.00 off printable
*FREE or MONEY MAKER with coupon.

Bounce Dryer Bar, $3.99
-Earn 1 ECB, limit 1
-$1.00 off Bounce Dryer Bar, 8/30 PG
*Total is $1.99.
*Note: If you got the Vocal Point Home Mailer, there is a $2.50 off coupon making it only $0.49.

SoftSoap Nutri Serum, (est. $4.79)
-Earn 2 ECBs
-$1.00 off Nutri Serum, 8/30 SS
AND
-$1.50 off SoftSoap CVS CRT
*Total is (guesstimate) $0.29.

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Freebies 8/28

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Here are some freebies I found this week. HURRY, some offers go VERY fast. Remember, some of my previous Freebie posts are still valid so check those out here. Enjoy!

Nashville Preds tickets for Thursday, September 17th @ 7 pm - LINK

BodiHeat Pad - LINK

Dinovite Pet Supplements - LINK

Free Chick-fil-a sandwich when you wear team logo 9/7 only - LINK

Coupon for Chick-fil-a sandwich (1st 250,000) - LINK

EOS Lip Balm - LINK

Hallmark Greeting Card - LINK

Tampax Pearl - LINK

Always Liners & Pad - LINK

IHOP Kid's Meal 4-10 pm until 9/13 - LINK

Current Walmart Freebies - LINK

Note: I recommend setting up a seperate e-mail address for things like this but they are legitimate freebies and they do come. I use
RoboForm to help me fill out freebie forms with ease. It is also FREE.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Kroger Super Doubles

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*WOW* I can hardly believe it myself. Right on the heels of Triple Coupons, select Kroger locations have decided to match Harris Teeter again by offering Super Doubles.

What is Super Doubles?
The store will double any coupon $1.99 and under. Limit 20 per transaction.

Which stores?
Confirmed participating locations are Franklin Rd, Nippers Corner and Hwy 100.

How long?
I called Franklin Rd. and they said it will end "probably Saturday." At Nippers Corner I was told Tuesday, 9/1.

Matchups?
These posts are for Harris Teeter, but the prices are usually pretty close if not lower at Kroger.
The Deal Scoop - My fave because she breaks it down by insert date and printables!

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Mid-Week Deals 8/26-9/1

I don't see a whole lot at either store this week, so I may skip them. I have listed 1 or 2 *HOT* deals and several links to other blogs with matchups.


Del Monte Fruit Cups, $1.38
-$1.00 WYB 1 printable
*Total is $0.38.

Check out matchups from Southern Savers and I Heart Publix.

FOOD LION: Don't forget your Guiding Stars printable, which can be used on most anything "healthy" in the store.

Green Grapes, $0.99 lb.

Ground Beef 73% lean, $1.39 lb

Check out the matchups from Southern Savers and I Heart Saving Money.

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ALDI: Remember, these deals don't start in our area until Thursday.


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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Shopping Trip - Saved 70%

Here is what I got today. You can click on the store name to see coupon matchups. What about you? Did you find any good deals this week? Leave a comment below.

KROGER: The Mega Event continues and I was able to get some things that they were out of last week. I bought cookies (0.88), Taco kits (0.69), MG Dinner Kit (1.99), granola bars (0.41), nut clusters (FREE), chicken nuggets (1.95), chicken strips (5.99), chicken breast (1.99 lb), mango (0.68), peach (0.52), buns (1.00), strawberries (1.65), pepper (0.44), broccoli (1.28).

Regular Price: $118.04
OOP:$46.85
Earned: $3.50 Catalina
Savings: $74.69 or 63%
Actual Cost: $43.35

WALGREENS: I had $11 in RR that were expiring today, so I kinda had to spend them on something. I bought photos (FREE), crackers (0.75), cookies (0.75), plates (0.50), cereal (0.50), tylenol (0.25).

Regular Price: $45.81
OOP: $ 3.33 + 10 RR
Earned: 7 RR
Savings: $39.48 or 86%
Actual Cost: $6.33

GRAND TOTALS:
Regular Price: $163.85
Savings: $114.17 or 70%
Actual Cost: $49.68 ($10.32 remaining).

I spent more than I would have liked to, but I just couldn't let those RR expire and the Mega Event is kinda tricky when you have to buy in multiples of 10. Oh well. I'm still happy with my percentage AND my 5 boxes of my FAVORTIE granola bars. :D
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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Weekly Deals 8/23-8/29

Remember, I only post MY favorite deals. You can see full ad matchups by clicking on the store name.


KROGER: The Mega Event continues. Check my post last week for more matchups.

MEGA EVENT (ME): Receive $5 off your order instantly when you buy 10 participating items. Limit 3 per transaction. You MUST buy 10 items to receive the discount.

Betty Crocker Pouch Cookie Mix, $1.99
-$1.00 WYB 2, 8/9 GM
*Total is ($0.69 each with ME)

Betty Crocker Refrigerated Cookie Dough, $2.49
-$1.00 WYB 2 printable
*Total is $3.98 ($2.98 or $1.49 each with ME).

Nature Valley Nut Clusters, $2.49
-$1.00 off Nut Clusters, 8/9 SS or printable or printable
-$1.00 off Clusters Cellfire or Shortcuts ecoupon
*Total is $0.49 (FREE with ME).

Old El Paso Tortillas, $2.39
-$0.60 WYB 2 printable
-$0.60 WYB 2 Shortcuts ecoupon
*Total is $3.58 or $1.79 each ($2.58 or $1.29 each with ME)

WEEKLY DEALS:

Large Dozen Eggs, $0.98

Boneless Chicken Breast, $1.99 lb.

Kroger Hot Dog Buns, $1.00

Klondike Bars, $2.27
-$1.00 WYB 2 printable
-$1.00 WYB 2 ecoupon
*Total is $2.54 or $1.27 each.

Peaches, $0.97 lb.

Green Peppers, $0.44 lb.

Strawberries, $1.65

Tyson Frozen Chicken, $6.99
-$1.00 WYB 1, 8/2 SS
*Total is $5.99

Kraft Natural Cheese Shreds, Bars or Singles, $1.99
-$1.00 WYB 2, 8/9 RP
*Total is $2.98 or $1.49 each.

TARGET: Ok, here's a few good deals this week. Click on the store name to see full matchups.

Chef Michael's Dog Food, $4.49
-$3.00 WYB 1, 8/23 RP
AND
-$1.50 Target printable
*FREE

Bounce Dryer Bar, $3.69 (at select locations)
-$1.50 Target Q, 8/23 RP
AND
$1.00 WYB 1, 8/2 PG
*Total is $1.19.

Aveeno Baby Care Products, $3.50
-$2.00 WYB 1 printable
AND
-$1.00 WYB 1 Target printable
*Total is $0.50.

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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Drug Store Deals 8/23-8/29

I only post MY favorite deals. To see matchups for the full ad, just click on the store name.

Listerine Agent Cool Blue or Smart Rinse, $4
-Earn 3 RR WYB 2
-BOGO, 8/2 SS
*Total is $1.00 or $0.50 each.

Reach Prevent Toothbrush, $0.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1.00 WYB 1, 4/26 RP or 6/14 SS or 8/2 SS
*FREE

Scotch Transparent Tape, $0.50 with in-ad coupon
-$1.00 WYB 3, 7/12 RP
*Total is $0.50 or $0.17 each.

Tylenol 20-24 ct, BOGO @ $4.49
-$2.00 WYB 1 printable or 6/21 SS (use 2)
*Total is $0.49 or $0.25 each.

Chinet Plates, BOGO @ $2.99 with in-ad coupon
-$1.00 WYB 1, 6/28 SS (use 2)
*Total is $1.00 or $0.50 each.

Carmex Moisture + Lip Balm, BOGO $2.99
-$1.00 WYB 1 printable (use 2)
*Total is $1.00 or $0.50 each.

Cheez-Its, $2.50
-Earn 5 RR WYB 4
-$0.75 WYB 1 Whole Grain printable or printable (use 4)
*Total is $2.00 or $0.50 each.

Club Crackers, Keebler Cookies, Pop Tarts, Nutri-Grain Bars or Rice Krispie Treats, $2.50
-Earn 5 RR WYB 4
-$1.00 WYB 2 Club Crackers printable
-$1.00 WYB 2 Keebler Cookies printable
-$1.00 WYB 2 Pop Tarts, 8/2 KG
-$1.00 WYB 2 Nutri-Grain bars printable
-$1.00 WYB 2 Rice Krispie Treats, 8/2 KG
*Buy any 4 and use 2 matching Qs
*Total is $3.00 or $0.75 each.

Tylenol Severe Allergy, $4.99
-Earn 5 RR WYB 2
-$2.00 printable (use 2)
*Total is $0.98 or $0.49 each.

Kelloggs Cereals, 2/$5
-Earn 2 RR WYB 2
-$1.00 WYB 2, 8/2 SS
*Total is $2.00 or $1.00 each.

Kelloggs Raisin Bran, 2/$5
-Earn 2 RR WYB 2
-$1.50 WYB 2 printable
*Total is $1.50 or $0.75 each.

SUNDAY - TUESDAY ONLY:

Caliber or CVS Mini Composition Book 100 sheets, $0.99
-Earn 0.99 ECBs, limit 2
*FREE

WEEKLY DEALS:

Glade Sense & Spray, $5
-Earn 3 ECBs WYB $10, limit 3
-$4.00 WYB 1, 8/23 SS
*MONEY MAKER: $1.00

Carefree Ultra Pantiliners 16 ct, $3.79
-Earn 3.79 ECBs WYB 1, limit 4
-$1.00 WYB 1 printable
*MONEY MAKER: $1.00

Reese's Candy, $).50
-$0.55 WYB 1, 8/23 SS
*FREE

Schick Intuition or Quattro Razor, $8.99
-Earn 2 ECBs WYB 1, limit 1
-$4.00, 7/26 or 8/23 SS
*Total is $1.99

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Freebies 8/21

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Here are some freebies I found this week. HURRY, some offers go VERY fast. Remember, some of my previous Freebie posts are still valid so check those out here. Enjoy!

Hand Juicer - LINK

Bragg Health Supplements & Seasonings - LINK

250 MP3 downloads - LINK

Total Cereal - LINK

Emeril's Original Essence - LINK

A Place of Quiet Rest (11 MP3 piano instrumentals) - LINK

IHOP Kid's Meal 4-10 pm until 9/13 - LINK

Current Walmart Freebies - LINK

Note: I recommend setting up a seperate e-mail address for things like this but they are legitimate freebies and they do come. I use
RoboForm to help me fill out freebie forms with ease. It is also FREE.


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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Shopping Trip - Saved 76%

Finally, I am back to my regular shopping schedule. Yay! Items are color coded by store. You can click on the store name to see coupon matchups.

PUBLIX & FOOD LION:
I bought Taco Bell Kits (0.60), Cheez-Its (0.85), pie singles (0.30), vitamins (2.29), Velveeta (0.80), applesauce (FREE), soup (0.65), TP (2.99), Dr. Pepper (0.89), Doritos (1.99), Lays singles (0.34), Kiwi (0.50), Pears (0.22).

Regular Price: $70.90
Savings: $42.70 or 62%
Actual Cost: $27.20

WALGREENS & CVS: Good news! Walgreens is having a 4-day sale where you will earn 5RR WYB $25. This is BEFORE MFG coupons! I bought wipes (0.49), highlighters (FREE), mac cups (0.11), snickers (FREE), brush (0.99), body wash (FREE), card (2.99), mailers (0.12), copy paper (2.99), pencil boxes (FREE).

Regular Price: $57.12
OOP: $4.99+ 1 ECB + 14 RR
Earned: 3.98 ECBs + 12 RR
Savings: $53.11 or 93%
Actual Cost: $4.01

GRAND TOTALS:
Regular Price: $128.02
Savings: $95.81 or 76%
Actual Cost: $31.21

Weekly Total: $95.46! Ok, I am WAY over budget this week but remember a few weeks ago when I was almost $30 UNDER budget. I did that intentionally because I knew the Mega Event & triples was coming. Now, I am bascially even for the month. :)
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Mid-Week Deals 8/19-8/25

Here are MY favorite deals for this week. You can click on the store name to see full ad matchups.


Uncle Ben's Country Inn Rice, $0.75
-$1.00 WYB 2, 7/26 RP or printable or printable
*Total is $0.49 or $0.25 each.

Dove Chocolate Bag, $2.15
-$1.00 WYB 1, 8/16 RP
*Total is $1.15

Morningstar Farms Entrees, $1.90
-$1.00 WYB 1 printable
*Total is $0.90

Kraft Velveeta Cheese w/2% milk, $1.80
-$1.00 WYB 1, 8/9 RP
*Total is $0.80

Yoplait Yo-Plus 4 pk, $1.25
-$0.50 (doubled), 8/9 GM or printable or printable or printable
*Total is $0.25.

Yoplait Fiber One 4 pk, $1.25
-$1.00 WYB 1, 7/12 or 8/9 SS or printable or printable

Starbucks Ice Cream, $1.80
-$1.00 WYB 1, 8/9 RP
*Total is $0.80.

Edwards Pie or Cheesecake Slices, $1.30
-$1.00 WYB 1 printable
*Total is $0.30

Cole's Garlic Bread, Sticks, Cheesesticks or Toast, $1.40
-$0.50 (doubled) printable
*Total is $0.40

Mott's Applesauce 6 pk, $1.66
-$1.00 WYB 1 printable
AND
-$1.00 Food Lion
printable
*FREE

Cheez-It Snack Crackers, $1.65
-$0.75 WYB 1 Whole Grain printable
*Total is $0.95.

Cottonelle Double Roll 6 pk, $3.99
-$0.50 (doubled) WYB 1 printable
*Total is $2.99

Taco Bell Dinner Kits, $1.35
-$0.75 WYB 1 printable
*Total is $0.60

Assorted Pork Chops, $1.69 lb.

Strawberries or Blueberries, $2.00

FOOD LION: Don't forget your Guiding Stars printable, which can be used on most anything "healthy" in the store.

Bartlett Pears, $1.39 lb.

Carrots 1 lb bag, $0.99

Kiwi, $0.50

Yellow or White Peaches, $0.99 lb.

Coke Products 2L, Buy More Save More
$1.25 each WYB 2
$0.99 each WYB 3
$0.85 each WYB 4

Taco Bell Dinner Kits, $1.66
-$0.75 WYB 1 printable
*Total is $0.96.

Hunt's Ketchup, $1.00
-$0.20 WYB 1, 6/21 SS
*Total is $0.80

Doritos BOGO @ $3.99

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ALDI: Remember, these deals don't start in our area until Thursday.


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