CVS- Wonderful deals. My CVS activates the Sunday deals starting at 4:55pm Saturdays.....I asked my favorite store manager once why 4:55 it sounds like a weird time.....he responded he likes the number 55. That got a chuckle out of me. So I went in tonight and there is a new young kid behind the counter he's about 19. He smiles and he see mes carrying my favorite reuseable grocery bag (I got it from Sam a few years ago it's got our local nfl team colors and it's made from plastic grocery bags check out her blog if you haven't already). So cute and very well known at my local stores, everyone comments. Well apparently my local store manager told the new guy to watch for the girl with that bag. He says "Hey are you "Mrs G" I looked around for my mother in law.....I'm still not used to my new last name and the workers I know at this store usually call me AJ. I tell him yes I am. He says hey the manager left you something behind the counter he said you'd be in between 8pm-10pm. The cashier starts hauling 6 diet mt. dew 12 packs and 7 boxes of finish gel packs onto the counter. I grinned so big my face hurt. The cashier asked me if there would be anything else. I told him no thank you I was ready to check out. I was blown away by the thoughtfulness of the manager to set aside what he knew I would be in to get.....and apparently I'm very predictable if he knew what time I would be in too. Probably fastest trip to cvs ever for me.
I did 2 transactions since I was only person in the store.
Transaction#1
7 boxes finish gel 20 pack $3, used 7 $2.25 Qs.
Total came to $6.57 (this includes the $1.32 tax). I paid cash and a few expiring ecbs.
Transaction 2
6 12pks at $3.33/each, buy $20 get $10 ECB.
I paid with ecbs from previous transaction and $3 ecb that were going to expire from a december deal.
Wags- My wags closes at midnight and used to make their employees stay after close to tag and then turn deals on for 7am open. They realized it was easier to change the sales tags over during evening shift.
I got 3 ALL detergent for $3.49, used three $1 off Qs paid $2.49/each and got to use up $5 in RRs that were going to expire. Please note the $1 off All coupon expires tomorrow on 1/9! Act quickly.ETA looks like they forgot to scan my $3 in store coupon for the slim fast......grrr I'll be going in tomorrow to get my $3 back. But I need floss and toothpaste for this week's deal.
Showing posts with label Money Saving Challenge. Show all posts
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Saturday, January 8, 2011
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Deals, steals, and a screw up
I've been getting great deals lately on razors.
Last week at CVS I did the Fusion and the Hydro men's razor deals-used $9 total in coupons and got back $9 in ECBs. Last night I went in to CVS to do the deal again because they have it again this week- except my extra bucks didn't print for the Fusion....well that's weird I thought as I walked out. I read over the receipt while DH drove us to bowling league(my average is 125 I'm pretty excited), it said that I had met the deal already-my purchase Saturday applied to this week. So I'm going to return the razor. I just wasnt paying close enough attention and forgot my store turns on their deals early sometimes on Saturday. The Hydro has a rebate to make it free. So I've sent that in already. You can only do it once. Thanks to my little sister for sending me the rebate info....then I was able to confirm it because I saw it on Sam's blog also (I like to confirm rebates just to make sure they are legit and I'm not giving bad info).
I'll be going to RiteAid to get the new wellness plus card they offer and a fusion razor-they are on sale and offering a $5 rebate.
We've been saving money on electricity because we only use our AC a few days a month so far-the weather has been very poor in our area cold and rainy, so we just open the screen door and windows for circulation.
Last week at CVS I did the Fusion and the Hydro men's razor deals-used $9 total in coupons and got back $9 in ECBs. Last night I went in to CVS to do the deal again because they have it again this week- except my extra bucks didn't print for the Fusion....well that's weird I thought as I walked out. I read over the receipt while DH drove us to bowling league(my average is 125 I'm pretty excited), it said that I had met the deal already-my purchase Saturday applied to this week. So I'm going to return the razor. I just wasnt paying close enough attention and forgot my store turns on their deals early sometimes on Saturday. The Hydro has a rebate to make it free. So I've sent that in already. You can only do it once. Thanks to my little sister for sending me the rebate info....then I was able to confirm it because I saw it on Sam's blog also (I like to confirm rebates just to make sure they are legit and I'm not giving bad info).
I'll be going to RiteAid to get the new wellness plus card they offer and a fusion razor-they are on sale and offering a $5 rebate.
We've been saving money on electricity because we only use our AC a few days a month so far-the weather has been very poor in our area cold and rainy, so we just open the screen door and windows for circulation.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Money Saving Challenge birthday edition
Well I really needed milk and Special K cereal. The sale ended at midnight on the 5th (this is also my birthday). We had bowling league, we went out to dinner, and we went out drinking. I love margaritas...and I love teasing DH that my birthday is a holiday.....even if it's not an American holiday. We went out after bowling with the guys on our team to a mexican restaurant. I had a bogo free coupon so DH and I only had to pay for 1 of our 2 meals plus our drinks. So I got yummy enchilladas, DH got a chimmichanga(I'm sure I spelled this wrong). When it was time to pay they gave me a free birthday meal coupon and a bogo coupon. I asked if I could use them both that day. They said yes. So Our bill for 4 people before alcohol was $42(prior to tip including taxes). I had a bogo coupon, they gave me a bogo coupon, and 1 birthday free meal. Out the door before tip not including our liquor we paid $8 for 4 meals. Some people may find this odd but to each their own. When I got the coupons I asked the 3 guys if they cared if I tried to use them-DH is used to my extreme couponing but the others only knew stories.....they responded well ok all the restaurant can say is No go ahead and try. So I took our bill up with the coupons and she said $8 for the food. So she gave me my new bill split up for the liquor by person. We all agreed to split the $8 so it was $2 per person plus alcohol(about $10/each for the night plus we left our awesome waitress a great tip). YAY!!!!
I was a bit tipsy digging through my purse for chapstick and see my list that I need Special K cereal and milk-I have coupons and see the sale ends that night. So at 11:50 DH stopped on the way home went in got my 4 boxes of special K(on sale he used coupons, and got $2 off next order back), and he got 2 gallons of milk for $1.98. I was so pleased. He saved me a bundle because he got the big boxes which are usually $5.99 in my area for 1.75/each. :) Very excited!
I was a bit tipsy digging through my purse for chapstick and see my list that I need Special K cereal and milk-I have coupons and see the sale ends that night. So at 11:50 DH stopped on the way home went in got my 4 boxes of special K(on sale he used coupons, and got $2 off next order back), and he got 2 gallons of milk for $1.98. I was so pleased. He saved me a bundle because he got the big boxes which are usually $5.99 in my area for 1.75/each. :) Very excited!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Money Saving Challenge-
Well I'll recap our whole weekend.
DH and I ran our errands together yesterday in a circle to save gas and spend some quality time together. We went to Best Buy and got him new gel ear buds for his ipod and I got New Moon on Blu Ray. I had coupons from our Best Buy rewards card, I saved $12 on our total purchase- paid with a free gift card $0 out of pocket.
DH noticed that our shower head had started to leak and it was pretty cheap and couldn't be fixed, so we got a new one at Lowes-I found it on their clearance rack and DH was happy normally $59.99, we paid $18.99 and it' s better quality then what we had.
Went to the grocery store together-he got bud light on sale, I got 1lb bananas, a dozen eggs and OJ. We hate going to the store mid day on a weekend because of the lines but I took the time to observe the carts around us. Since I started couponing a few years ago I've learned it's more cost effective for me to cook from scratch that it is to buy prepackaged or processed foods and I think it's healthier too. DH and I have been able to lose weight in a good way. I noticed the 2 people in front of us had carts filled with donuts, cinnamon bread, pizzas, fried chicken, cookies, and I am nosy so I looked at the total. (No fresh fruit/veggies/meat) and the total was over $120. DH commented to me he was very grateful for my cooking homemade meals and couponing. He realizes how much money I save us. Sometimes it's just nice to get kudos. And for me sometimes it's nice to see that cart load of high priced sugary items it renews my resolve to coupon, cook at home, and attempt to eat healthier.
I received $13 in mail in rebate checks
I claimed another $5 Amazon gift card from Swagbucks. I'm slowly rebuilding my Amazon account (I wiped it out to buy some books for a birthday gift).
I did a CVS advisory survey to get $10 in extra bucks. This helps offset our household needs. :)
We wanted to hang out with our friends last night but didn't want to deal with the noise at bars/expensive food/beer. So we hosted game night at our house. One couple brought a side dish and some soda, the other brought fruit and a fruit pizza for dessert. I made pasta(from scratch with my kitchen aid), red sauce, with meatballs and garlic bread. I got my mom's recipe for meatballs much cheaper to make them then to buy them premade from the grocery meat case. DH and I provided the wine and beer. It was extremely fun! We all agreed it was a much cheaper night than we'd have had out at a bar(and we didn't have to battle march madness fans).
DH and I ran our errands together yesterday in a circle to save gas and spend some quality time together. We went to Best Buy and got him new gel ear buds for his ipod and I got New Moon on Blu Ray. I had coupons from our Best Buy rewards card, I saved $12 on our total purchase- paid with a free gift card $0 out of pocket.
DH noticed that our shower head had started to leak and it was pretty cheap and couldn't be fixed, so we got a new one at Lowes-I found it on their clearance rack and DH was happy normally $59.99, we paid $18.99 and it' s better quality then what we had.
Went to the grocery store together-he got bud light on sale, I got 1lb bananas, a dozen eggs and OJ. We hate going to the store mid day on a weekend because of the lines but I took the time to observe the carts around us. Since I started couponing a few years ago I've learned it's more cost effective for me to cook from scratch that it is to buy prepackaged or processed foods and I think it's healthier too. DH and I have been able to lose weight in a good way. I noticed the 2 people in front of us had carts filled with donuts, cinnamon bread, pizzas, fried chicken, cookies, and I am nosy so I looked at the total. (No fresh fruit/veggies/meat) and the total was over $120. DH commented to me he was very grateful for my cooking homemade meals and couponing. He realizes how much money I save us. Sometimes it's just nice to get kudos. And for me sometimes it's nice to see that cart load of high priced sugary items it renews my resolve to coupon, cook at home, and attempt to eat healthier.
I received $13 in mail in rebate checks
I claimed another $5 Amazon gift card from Swagbucks. I'm slowly rebuilding my Amazon account (I wiped it out to buy some books for a birthday gift).
I did a CVS advisory survey to get $10 in extra bucks. This helps offset our household needs. :)
We wanted to hang out with our friends last night but didn't want to deal with the noise at bars/expensive food/beer. So we hosted game night at our house. One couple brought a side dish and some soda, the other brought fruit and a fruit pizza for dessert. I made pasta(from scratch with my kitchen aid), red sauce, with meatballs and garlic bread. I got my mom's recipe for meatballs much cheaper to make them then to buy them premade from the grocery meat case. DH and I provided the wine and beer. It was extremely fun! We all agreed it was a much cheaper night than we'd have had out at a bar(and we didn't have to battle march madness fans).
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Money Saving Challenge
I've done some great deals the past few days.
My grocery store-Giant Eagle had a deal with Fusion Razors and Gillette Satin Care shave gel
Spend $15 get $4 off next purchase coupon. And the razors were super cheap $6.99 each, used 2 $4 off coupons, Shave gel was $2 I had a $0.55 coupon doubled to $1.10 off. Total cost =$6.88 received $4 off next purchase. I had a $5 off catalina from a different deal I used to pay, so it cost $1.88 pretty good deal to me.
CVS-Sometimes I make blunders...I meant to go Saturday but the day just got too busy and I'm down to 3 Tide laundry detergents...I'm sure there will be another sale/deal prior to June/July when I run out but the worst part was I almost let $13 in ECBs expire beyond use. They expired 3/12, I went today because my store will take them less than 7days after expiration. There wasn't anything in particular we needed so I got treats. DH was pretty happy about this.
I the following:
2 Oral B toothbrushes $3.79/each used bogo coupon.
3 bags Easter Reese's candy $2.50/each used $2 off 3 coupon.
1 bag Starburst jelly beans $2.79 (CVS deal buy $10 easter candy get $3 ECBs).
3 packs Stride gum for DH $1.29/each, used Buy 2 get 1 free coupon
Coupon machine printed $1 off any CVS papertowels( $1.29 so after Q I paid $0.29).
Total came to $3 after all the Qs, got $3 back in ECBs. Paid with free giftcard.
Walgreens
3/$1 Scotch mailer bubble packs. :) These are a great deal!
I also found out about 2 new grocery stores opening very close to my house(I will not have to go out of my way to go to them). One is a locally owned food market that had some great produce deals 75% cheaper than my chain Giant Eagle which has been the only store I've had for a few years. Also there is a small IGA that has opened near the lake (I think based off it's position it's target market is for people who forgot to buy hot dogs, ice, mustard whatever they need picnicing at the lake or for the boaters. They didn't send out any ads like the other local new store but I'm going to drive over on Monday and see what their deals look like and cleanliness of the store. I'm pretty excited.
Money Saving-Entertainment
I've been watching some dvds from the library and a few programs we DVR'd during the week.
I received a copy of Refund Cents from my friend Precious....I was actually thinking about ordering this but I'm very grateful she sent me a copy because after reading it I don't think it's for me. So I see this as a money saver! Thanks again Precious! And I went to the gym both days for an hour and half and watched tv while I worked out.
DH has been watching NBA basketball most of the weekend. We received 2 free (very good.....expensive) tickets from DH's work, he took them before realizing we had 6pm dinner plans with friends fromout of town and the game started at 3:30 so we wouldn't have made it. So we have a friend who was really trying to get tickets to this game, he's a huge fan, and his birthday happens to be next Wednesday. I threw the tickets in the birthday card, he was thrilled. I saved the receipt from his birthday gift so I will return it and get the $30 back. Plus had we gone to the game we'd have spent at least $30-$40 for parking/snacks/drinks. So definitely a cost savings to give the tickets away.
I signed up for Surveyhead (thanks to Couponing Grad Student for bringing this to my attention), and I already have $9 in my account after about 15 minutes of "work" while I watched a movie. You need $25 to cash out, but it can be cashed out as Amazon gift card, Paypal, and a few other ways. I'll most likely cash it out for Amazon gift cards. I've been very into Amazon lately for the majority of our gifts for the year thanks to Swagbucks I've been able to earn $5 gift cards for free.
If you haven't gotten into Swagbucks, feel free to grab a referral and ask my any questions you need. I'll be glad to walk you through it. I will be doing my weekly meal planning tonight and pouring over my grocery ads to figure out what I need(I shop Tuesdays and Wednesdays because of my stores sale cycles and I want to see the new ad prior to buying from the old ad to prevent paying a higher price).
My grocery store-Giant Eagle had a deal with Fusion Razors and Gillette Satin Care shave gel
Spend $15 get $4 off next purchase coupon. And the razors were super cheap $6.99 each, used 2 $4 off coupons, Shave gel was $2 I had a $0.55 coupon doubled to $1.10 off. Total cost =$6.88 received $4 off next purchase. I had a $5 off catalina from a different deal I used to pay, so it cost $1.88 pretty good deal to me.
CVS-Sometimes I make blunders...I meant to go Saturday but the day just got too busy and I'm down to 3 Tide laundry detergents...I'm sure there will be another sale/deal prior to June/July when I run out but the worst part was I almost let $13 in ECBs expire beyond use. They expired 3/12, I went today because my store will take them less than 7days after expiration. There wasn't anything in particular we needed so I got treats. DH was pretty happy about this.
I the following:
2 Oral B toothbrushes $3.79/each used bogo coupon.
3 bags Easter Reese's candy $2.50/each used $2 off 3 coupon.
1 bag Starburst jelly beans $2.79 (CVS deal buy $10 easter candy get $3 ECBs).
3 packs Stride gum for DH $1.29/each, used Buy 2 get 1 free coupon
Coupon machine printed $1 off any CVS papertowels( $1.29 so after Q I paid $0.29).
Total came to $3 after all the Qs, got $3 back in ECBs. Paid with free giftcard.
Walgreens
3/$1 Scotch mailer bubble packs. :) These are a great deal!
I also found out about 2 new grocery stores opening very close to my house(I will not have to go out of my way to go to them). One is a locally owned food market that had some great produce deals 75% cheaper than my chain Giant Eagle which has been the only store I've had for a few years. Also there is a small IGA that has opened near the lake (I think based off it's position it's target market is for people who forgot to buy hot dogs, ice, mustard whatever they need picnicing at the lake or for the boaters. They didn't send out any ads like the other local new store but I'm going to drive over on Monday and see what their deals look like and cleanliness of the store. I'm pretty excited.
Money Saving-Entertainment
I've been watching some dvds from the library and a few programs we DVR'd during the week.
I received a copy of Refund Cents from my friend Precious....I was actually thinking about ordering this but I'm very grateful she sent me a copy because after reading it I don't think it's for me. So I see this as a money saver! Thanks again Precious! And I went to the gym both days for an hour and half and watched tv while I worked out.
DH has been watching NBA basketball most of the weekend. We received 2 free (very good.....expensive) tickets from DH's work, he took them before realizing we had 6pm dinner plans with friends fromout of town and the game started at 3:30 so we wouldn't have made it. So we have a friend who was really trying to get tickets to this game, he's a huge fan, and his birthday happens to be next Wednesday. I threw the tickets in the birthday card, he was thrilled. I saved the receipt from his birthday gift so I will return it and get the $30 back. Plus had we gone to the game we'd have spent at least $30-$40 for parking/snacks/drinks. So definitely a cost savings to give the tickets away.
I signed up for Surveyhead (thanks to Couponing Grad Student for bringing this to my attention), and I already have $9 in my account after about 15 minutes of "work" while I watched a movie. You need $25 to cash out, but it can be cashed out as Amazon gift card, Paypal, and a few other ways. I'll most likely cash it out for Amazon gift cards. I've been very into Amazon lately for the majority of our gifts for the year thanks to Swagbucks I've been able to earn $5 gift cards for free.
If you haven't gotten into Swagbucks, feel free to grab a referral and ask my any questions you need. I'll be glad to walk you through it. I will be doing my weekly meal planning tonight and pouring over my grocery ads to figure out what I need(I shop Tuesdays and Wednesdays because of my stores sale cycles and I want to see the new ad prior to buying from the old ad to prevent paying a higher price).
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Deals and Steals at Walgreens, CVS, & RIteAid
Money Saving Challenge
Walgreens-I got some pretty good deals
Swiffer starter kit 9.99 (I needed a new swiffer-my college sister took mine for her dorm).
Swiffer duster kit 3.99
2 Swiffer wet cloth refills 12ct. $3.99/each (FREE AFTER COUPON from 2/7 insert)
Received $2 Register Rewards
Total OOP=$13.98, Total savings=$14.48
Rite Aid (needed to do a few monthly rebate deals)
Electrosal tabs 20 ct, sale price $4.49-used $2.50 coupon from my mom's paper on Jan 31st, rebate is $1.50, makes total oop after rebate=$0.49
1 Fusion shave gel $2.99 with $1 rebate, used $1.50 coupon, makes total after rebate =$0.49
Total savings=$8 before rebate
CVS
4 Nivea chapsticks $2.99 used 2 bogo coupons and 2 $0.50 off coupons received $5 ECB
1 Fusion Razor-$8.99-$4 coupon=$4.99 got $4 ECB back
2 Reach toothbrush multipacks(1 2pk and 1 4pk) 3.99 each, used bogo free coupon=3.99 for 6. Received $4 ECB
Paid with free giftcard. Total savings=20.47
I found a dime in the parking lot and I claimed another $5 Amazon gift card off Swagbucks. I love Swagbucks
Walgreens-I got some pretty good deals
Swiffer starter kit 9.99 (I needed a new swiffer-my college sister took mine for her dorm).
Swiffer duster kit 3.99
2 Swiffer wet cloth refills 12ct. $3.99/each (FREE AFTER COUPON from 2/7 insert)
Received $2 Register Rewards
Total OOP=$13.98, Total savings=$14.48
Rite Aid (needed to do a few monthly rebate deals)
Electrosal tabs 20 ct, sale price $4.49-used $2.50 coupon from my mom's paper on Jan 31st, rebate is $1.50, makes total oop after rebate=$0.49
1 Fusion shave gel $2.99 with $1 rebate, used $1.50 coupon, makes total after rebate =$0.49
Total savings=$8 before rebate
CVS
4 Nivea chapsticks $2.99 used 2 bogo coupons and 2 $0.50 off coupons received $5 ECB
1 Fusion Razor-$8.99-$4 coupon=$4.99 got $4 ECB back
2 Reach toothbrush multipacks(1 2pk and 1 4pk) 3.99 each, used bogo free coupon=3.99 for 6. Received $4 ECB
Paid with free giftcard. Total savings=20.47
I found a dime in the parking lot and I claimed another $5 Amazon gift card off Swagbucks. I love Swagbucks
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Money Saving Challege/Grocery store trip
Well today I did a few things to save money.
*I cashed in 45 Swagbucks to get a free $5 Amazon gift card. This will be used towards gifts for others this year and will help me to minimize our gift budget. (Click on the link in the top left corner that says Swagbucks to join, if you're not already a member. Unfortunately, only one account per household is allowed). It's very easy to do.
* My log cabin bank is getting heavy and it's difficult to be G's change in(that's what I call DH...yes I know it's odd to call someone by a letter, but it works for us). So I counted the change. $32. Not bad. I decided to autotransfer that amount from our checking into our savings. I didn't feel like rolling change. So I got a baggie and decided I will use it slowly at the grocery store or Walmart if I am in autocheck lines where you just deposit it in the slot. I also trade it for $1 at work for people using vending machines.
* I went to the grocery store for a few odds and ends because I was on a sales call right next to one. Here's what I grabbed
2 Reynolds wrap foil 30ft each $1.69 (not on sale) but I had $0.75 coupons, doubled to $1.50=$0.19/each. These coupons expired 12/31/09. I saw they were out of date at the register and asked the cashier-who turned out was assistant manager. He said I could use them no prob. I told him I had 2 more at home, he said come back before the end of the week and feel free to use them. I thanked him. He's very nice.
1 Smuckers Red Raspberry jam on sale $2, use $1 off Q. (We have a friend who works at smuckers, he gets all kinds of things free and can shop at their in plant store and gets discount there. Those items are cheaper than the grocery store however he cannot use coupons. I can get better deal combining sale and coupons than he can. Of course anything he has free (pilsbury mixes, pancake mix, hungry jack waffle snacks) I will always take. :)
1 Grands biscuits 5 pk on sale $1, use $0.35 coupon, doubled to $0.70=$0.30 total.
I paid $1.80 out of pocket. I gave him $1.80 in Quarters from my piggy bank. It was great. Half the cost was tax, but the receipt says I saved 80% so I'm pretty happy.
This evening we stuck to our meal plan. At lunch we ate leftovers from last night. We'll be doing laundry and I'll be going to the gym for entertainment I'll be watching tv from the stairmaster. DH is planning on reading a few technology related magazines and books he got at work. So it'll be a low key night here :) Thank goodness the week is half over, I'm looking forward to the weekend.
*ETA-I went to the gym for an hour an half, watched some NCIS, listened to music and didn't even notice I was doing cardio for 1.5 hours. I felt great, happened to have my coupons so I stopped at the grocery store(yes again, there's one right next to my gym).
I got an 80ct of snuggle dryer sheets(3.99 used $3 Q), two 40 ct snuggle dryer sheets($1.99 I had a $2 off Q and a $0.75 Q which doubled to $1.50). Total cost=$1.47 for all of them.
2 Foil 30 sq ft, used same $0.75 Q again, doubled so total=$0.19/each
Land of Lake spreadable marg. $2.19- $0.40 Q doubled to $0.80.
I also had $2 off your next purchase.
Total out of pocket= $1.61($0.57 of this is tax). I was excited!
*I cashed in 45 Swagbucks to get a free $5 Amazon gift card. This will be used towards gifts for others this year and will help me to minimize our gift budget. (Click on the link in the top left corner that says Swagbucks to join, if you're not already a member. Unfortunately, only one account per household is allowed). It's very easy to do.
* My log cabin bank is getting heavy and it's difficult to be G's change in(that's what I call DH...yes I know it's odd to call someone by a letter, but it works for us). So I counted the change. $32. Not bad. I decided to autotransfer that amount from our checking into our savings. I didn't feel like rolling change. So I got a baggie and decided I will use it slowly at the grocery store or Walmart if I am in autocheck lines where you just deposit it in the slot. I also trade it for $1 at work for people using vending machines.
* I went to the grocery store for a few odds and ends because I was on a sales call right next to one. Here's what I grabbed
2 Reynolds wrap foil 30ft each $1.69 (not on sale) but I had $0.75 coupons, doubled to $1.50=$0.19/each. These coupons expired 12/31/09. I saw they were out of date at the register and asked the cashier-who turned out was assistant manager. He said I could use them no prob. I told him I had 2 more at home, he said come back before the end of the week and feel free to use them. I thanked him. He's very nice.
1 Smuckers Red Raspberry jam on sale $2, use $1 off Q. (We have a friend who works at smuckers, he gets all kinds of things free and can shop at their in plant store and gets discount there. Those items are cheaper than the grocery store however he cannot use coupons. I can get better deal combining sale and coupons than he can. Of course anything he has free (pilsbury mixes, pancake mix, hungry jack waffle snacks) I will always take. :)
1 Grands biscuits 5 pk on sale $1, use $0.35 coupon, doubled to $0.70=$0.30 total.
I paid $1.80 out of pocket. I gave him $1.80 in Quarters from my piggy bank. It was great. Half the cost was tax, but the receipt says I saved 80% so I'm pretty happy.
This evening we stuck to our meal plan. At lunch we ate leftovers from last night. We'll be doing laundry and I'll be going to the gym for entertainment I'll be watching tv from the stairmaster. DH is planning on reading a few technology related magazines and books he got at work. So it'll be a low key night here :) Thank goodness the week is half over, I'm looking forward to the weekend.
*ETA-I went to the gym for an hour an half, watched some NCIS, listened to music and didn't even notice I was doing cardio for 1.5 hours. I felt great, happened to have my coupons so I stopped at the grocery store(yes again, there's one right next to my gym).
I got an 80ct of snuggle dryer sheets(3.99 used $3 Q), two 40 ct snuggle dryer sheets($1.99 I had a $2 off Q and a $0.75 Q which doubled to $1.50). Total cost=$1.47 for all of them.
2 Foil 30 sq ft, used same $0.75 Q again, doubled so total=$0.19/each
Land of Lake spreadable marg. $2.19- $0.40 Q doubled to $0.80.
I also had $2 off your next purchase.
Total out of pocket= $1.61($0.57 of this is tax). I was excited!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Money Saving Challege
I got some pretty good deals today
DH and I had lunch at Subway-I had a great coupon from my entertainment book. He got a footlong and I got a 6 inch, he had a soda and I had water. We paid $1.02 total from our entertainment budget. It was so great!
Wags-
2 boxes Special K, 1 Electrosal box, and 1 Pronamel Sensodyne toothpaste. Did this in 2 transactions, earned a $2 RR and a $1 RR. Used the $2 RR on 2nd transaction.
Total savings=$16
Grocery store-
20 Yoplait Yogurt $0.12/each
Carrots
Onions
Bananas
Kraft shredded cheddar cheese $0.50
3 cans Grands Biscuits 0.30/each
1 box Nature Valley Dark Chocolate and Nut granola bars $2.99, used $0.50 Q doubled to $1(Free after try me free rebate) This rebate is only good until 1/15/10. I end up making $1 Profit.
The rest was all bogo sirloin beef roasts, pork roasts and 3 whole chickens.
36 items
Total savings=$29.51
Out of pocket$41. (I got a $2 off next order coupon and a rebate for $2.99) so if you think about it this trip really only cost about-$36.01
Origial montly budget=$125- all shopping trips this week= 75.21 left for the month. There's not much at my grocery store this month sale wise.
Of course DH left the car on E so the gas light came on-luckily I was buy our grocery store gas station-we got $0.60 off per gallon. We saved $13 total according to the receipt by using the discount. :) Not a bad day of money saving if you ask me.
DH and I had lunch at Subway-I had a great coupon from my entertainment book. He got a footlong and I got a 6 inch, he had a soda and I had water. We paid $1.02 total from our entertainment budget. It was so great!
Wags-
2 boxes Special K, 1 Electrosal box, and 1 Pronamel Sensodyne toothpaste. Did this in 2 transactions, earned a $2 RR and a $1 RR. Used the $2 RR on 2nd transaction.
Total savings=$16
Grocery store-
20 Yoplait Yogurt $0.12/each
Carrots
Onions
Bananas
Kraft shredded cheddar cheese $0.50
3 cans Grands Biscuits 0.30/each
1 box Nature Valley Dark Chocolate and Nut granola bars $2.99, used $0.50 Q doubled to $1(Free after try me free rebate) This rebate is only good until 1/15/10. I end up making $1 Profit.
The rest was all bogo sirloin beef roasts, pork roasts and 3 whole chickens.
36 items
Total savings=$29.51
Out of pocket$41. (I got a $2 off next order coupon and a rebate for $2.99) so if you think about it this trip really only cost about-$36.01
Origial montly budget=$125- all shopping trips this week= 75.21 left for the month. There's not much at my grocery store this month sale wise.
Of course DH left the car on E so the gas light came on-luckily I was buy our grocery store gas station-we got $0.60 off per gallon. We saved $13 total according to the receipt by using the discount. :) Not a bad day of money saving if you ask me.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Money Saving Challenge-CVS trip
Well today was an ok day. I went to CVS to get the free cfl halogen lightbulb (free after $1 coupon and $2 ECB, makes it a $0.01 profit). I got 4 newspapers. I was in for a rude awakening not only did my local paper up the cost in stores by $0.50 starting the new year, but they also don't work with redplum anymore so we didn't get any redplum inserts. GRRRR. At least my home delivery 1 newspaper price didn't go up. :) That's good news. I got 2 prescriptions and got $50 CVS giftcard for it, used that and ECBs to pay for my papers and light bulb. So it was $0 out of my budget-that's exciting for me because there is still $47 left on it.
The roads weren't great so I didn't venture to the grocery store, Walgreens, or RiteAid as I planned. I will go tomorrow at lunch hopefully. I did watch some football & movies, cut my coupons, ran on the treadmill, took stock/made list of the cleaning supplies to watch for on sale, and set up some auto payments for the new year.
Pretty good day. I also started using the spreadsheet I got off the coupon project for tracking my receipts/savings/ I did end up editing it to add # items purchased. I also just realized my goal is for us to only spend $1,500 for the year on household items, food items, and prescriptions. It's funny to think before I changed my financial mindset and started shopping smarter I spent about that every 2 months. My how things have changed in a few short years.
The roads weren't great so I didn't venture to the grocery store, Walgreens, or RiteAid as I planned. I will go tomorrow at lunch hopefully. I did watch some football & movies, cut my coupons, ran on the treadmill, took stock/made list of the cleaning supplies to watch for on sale, and set up some auto payments for the new year.
Pretty good day. I also started using the spreadsheet I got off the coupon project for tracking my receipts/savings/ I did end up editing it to add # items purchased. I also just realized my goal is for us to only spend $1,500 for the year on household items, food items, and prescriptions. It's funny to think before I changed my financial mindset and started shopping smarter I spent about that every 2 months. My how things have changed in a few short years.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Money Saving Challenge for 2010 Day 1
First day of the New Year. Starting it off right financially. We hit the amount I estimated for our New Years festivities right on the dot so I am way exited.
As we drove home this morning we realized there was a huge snowstorm in our area so we are staying in today rather than shopping or movies. I am cleaning out all my expired coupons. I am gathering all of my coupons and prepping/planning any trips to grocery store, CVS, RiteAid, and Wags. I may not need much until next week actually. We've got fruit, veggies, and plenty of meat. So I'm going to spend the day going through the pantry- planning some meals, rotating items based off their expiration date to prevent expiring. I need to get back on the organization wagon.
I need to get back into meal planning because it helps our week to go smoother. One day if I ever stop working I will be able to whip up grander meals. For now DH like what he gets and doesn't complain.
Today is laundry and dishes day. Hopefully I can squeeze in a nap. :)
As we drove home this morning we realized there was a huge snowstorm in our area so we are staying in today rather than shopping or movies. I am cleaning out all my expired coupons. I am gathering all of my coupons and prepping/planning any trips to grocery store, CVS, RiteAid, and Wags. I may not need much until next week actually. We've got fruit, veggies, and plenty of meat. So I'm going to spend the day going through the pantry- planning some meals, rotating items based off their expiration date to prevent expiring. I need to get back on the organization wagon.
I need to get back into meal planning because it helps our week to go smoother. One day if I ever stop working I will be able to whip up grander meals. For now DH like what he gets and doesn't complain.
Today is laundry and dishes day. Hopefully I can squeeze in a nap. :)
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