Monday, June 13, 2011

Couponing trip: June 13, 2011

Today I went to Wags and got the following

Transaction #1:
Lysol No-touch hand soap dispenser
Dial body wash
2 fillers
Used $3/1 , and $2/1 body wash
Used $5.99 in RR from my last trip
Paid $4.77 and got $5RR
$0.23MM


Transaction #2
Lysol Toilet bowl cleaner (2)
Airwick Freshmatic ultra
Dial body wash
colgate toothbrush
2 fillers
Used $4/1 Airwick, BOGO Wags Lysol TB cleaner, and $2/1 Dial
Used $8 in RR from my last trip
Paid $10.74 and got $7RR
$3.74 OOP

Transaction #3
Airwick Freshmatic Ultra
Dial body wash
colgate toothbrush
2 fillers
Used $4/1 Airwick, $2/1 Dial
Used $10 in RR from my last trip
Paid $5.75 and got $7RR
$1.25 MM


Transaction #4
Airwick Freshmatic ultra
dial body wash
3 fillers
Used $4/1 Airwick, $2/1 Dial
Used $6 in RR
Paid $0.15 and got $5RR
$4.85 MM

My wags trip was a $2.59 MM.
I have $7RR left to use for next time. 

Then on to Rite Aid we went! 

Transaction #1
4- Soft Scrub Cleaners
2- Arm and Hammer toothpaste
Used 2- BOGO coupons for Soft Scrub, $0.75 A&H coupon
Used $3/$15 trip coupon, $4 in +UP rewards
Paid $5.23 and got $6 in +UP rewards
$0.77 MM


Transaction #2
4- AXE body sprays
2- Dial body wash
1- Bayer Advanced
Used 2- BOGO AXE coupons, $2/1 Bayer, and used $12 in +UP rewards from my last trip
Paid $8.85 and got $9.99 in +UP rewards
$1.14 MM
I will get a $1.99 MIR from Bayer Advanced.

I have $9.99 in +UP rewards left to use next time.

Here's my final talley:
TOTAL RETAIL: $168.75
TOTAL SAVINGS: $6.49
TOTAL OOP: $175.24
SAVINGS OF 104%

If you add in all of the extra +UP rewards and RR I have left to use for my next trip, I actually made over $6 and saved 104%.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

My couponing trips June 8, 2011

Well, today I went to Wags and Rite Aid to get some more good deals!!  I've been desperately wanting to start a diaper stockpile and opportunity presented itself today!!!  I got a total of 6 packs of diapers and paid virtually NOTHING!!!!!  My first stop was at my FABULOUS Wags store!!

Here's my breakdown:
Transaction #1
- Pampers diapers
- (3) Downey fabric softner
- SOBE lifewater

Used $1.50/1 Pampers coupon, $1/1 Downey and 2- $0.50/1 Downey, and $10 in RR from Monday's trip
Got $4.99 in RR
Total OOP: $3.46

Transaction #2
- Pampers diapers
- Proglide razor
- Filler: $0.49 gummy bears
- SOBE lifewater

Used $4/1 Gillette, $1.50/1 Pampers, used 2- $2 RR from Monday's trip
Got $6.99 in RR
Total OOP: $3.87

Transaction #3
- Pampers diapers
- Nivea men's body wash (2)
- SOBE

Used 2- $2/1 Nivea mens, used $1.50/1 Pampers, used $5 RR from Monday's trip
Got $3.99 in RR
Total OOP: $2.49

Transaction #4
- Pampers diapers
- Fusion proglide razor
- (2) nivea men's body wash
- (2) $0.49 Gummy worms

Used $1.50/1 Pampers, $4/1 Gillette razor, 2-$2/1 Nivea mens, used $3.99 in RR from transaction #3.
Got $8 in RR
Total OOP: $4.88

Transaction totals:
RETAIL: $105.39
TOTAL OOP: $14.70
TOTAL SAVINGS: $90.69
86%!!!!!!!!

My next stop was at Rite Aid!!  We have an AWESOME Rite Aid and have some of sweetest gals working there!!  They just love Emma and I believe that the feeling is mutual!  She enjoys going in there too because they know her by name and love seeing her sweet smile!!  I wanted the Oral B toothbrushes but they were sold out:-(  So I settled for diapers and here's my breakdown:

I bought 2 Pampers cruisers diapers at $8.97 each!
Total $17.94

Used 2- $1.50/1 Pampers, 2- $4.99 +UP, and a $3 off of a $15 purchase coupon

Got $4 +UP

I made $2.04!!!

How awesome is that????  I GOT PAID TO BUY DIAPERS!!!!!!  Seriously people, in this day and age, as expensive as everything is, coupons can really help you to save a TON of money!!!  Since I began couponing 3 months ago, I've saved over $1320 for my family and have a HUGE donation box!!!  The donation items will be going to 2 local shelters and to our Ladies group at church to make baskets for people in the hospital!!!  Lovin' my FUN new hobby!!!!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Couponing trip: June 6, 2011

Today I took Emma and Avery couponing with me!  They only get along about 50% of the time so I was definitely in for it today!  We still had fun even though it was insanly hot:-(  Our ladies group at church is beginning to collect items again for hospital baskets so some of the H&B items will go into my huge donation box that I have at home which is currently overflowing!  Here's how I did today:

Ragu Pasta Sauce-
  I bought 24 jars of sauce
  Retail: $44.20
  Paid: $23.70
  Savings: $20.50  or 46% 
  Not the best savings, but I ran into some issues at Kroger grr..:-(

Pampers Diapers-
  I bought 2 packages
  Retail: $23.98
  Paid: $9.96
  Savings: $14.02 or 58%
  I'm VERY happy with how little I paid for diapers!!  We go through at least 30 every 5 days so the more diapers the better!!!

Ban deoderant-
  I bought 4
  Retail: $11.96
  Paid: $4.96
  Savings $7.00 or 59%
 
Gillette Deoderant- bought 2
  Retail $9.98
  Paid $4.99
  Savings $4.99 50%

Gillette shaving cream- 2
  Retail $7.35
  Paid $4.36
  Savings $3.00

Gillette Fusion Po glide razor
  Retail $12.99
  Paid $0.89
  Savings $12.10 or 93%

Gillette Body wash - 2
  Retail $9.98
  Paid $4.99
  Savings $4.99

For ALL of the Gillette items that I bought I got $10 in RR at Wags:-)  So I only paid $5.23 OOP!!

BIC disposable razors
I bought 8!
  Retail: $47.92
  Paid $7.92
  Savings $40.00 or 83%

All free & clear- 8- 50oz. bottles
  Retail $40.00
  Paid $15.92
  Savings $24.08 or 60%

Suave deoderant- 6
  Retail $7.44
  Paid $2.82
  Savings $4.65 or 63%

Zest Bar Soap
  Retail $12.00
  Paid $7.50, $0.42/ bar
  Savings $4.50
  This isn't that great of a deal but our Ladies group at church is getting baskets together for hospitals and this was the cheapest I'd found this!

Nivea body wash
  Retail $17.96
  Paid $2.00
  Savings $15.96

TOTALS:
  Retail $235.08
  Paid $75.02
  Savings $160.06

I saved a total of 68%!!  Considering that this included diapers and laundry detergent, I'm pretty happy with my total savings:-)  Of course I have to be the one who's allergic to EVERYTHING!!!  and has to use the expensive laundry soap, hence the purchase of 8 bottles!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Walmart trip 6/3/2011

   My husband and I met up at Walmart yesterday to buy a couple of shelves to help with the lack of storage space in our house!  Since my stockpile is building like crazy, we needed a little extra room!  My husband is awesome because he LOVES the stockpile almost as much as I do!  He loves the fact that whenever he runs out of something he always has more waiting on the shelf! 
   Of course I took my binder along and while waiting for him to get there, Emma and I took a stroll through the health and beauty section to see what goodies we could find!  We found some great deals and also found one thing in food that was under $1!

Here's what I got:
* 7- boxes of Curad bandaids $0.96
    used 7- $0.50/1 coupon (? insert 5/22)
    FP: $0.46 each

* 3- bottles of Vaseline intensive hand cream $1.87
    used 3- $1/1 coupon (? insert 5/22)
    FP: $0.87 each

* 2- Skintimate shave gels $1.42
   used 2- $0.55/1 coupon (? insert 5/22)
   FP: $0.92 each
  ~ This particular coupon included the trial size, so that's what I got:-)

*2- Edge shave gels $1.42
  used $0.55/1 coupon (? insert 5/22)
  FP: $0.92 each
 ~ This coupon also included the trial size, PLUS I got a FREE razor with each one:-)

*1- Garnier root lifter $2.86
  used $1/1 Garnier styling product (http://www.coupons.com/)
  FP: $1.86
  ~ I bought this mainly because my hair has NO volume and it needs a little help!   Plus I had a coupon which made this deal even sweeter!!

*1- 3 bar Zest bath soap $2.47
  used $1/1 3-bars (? insert 5/22)
  FP: $1.47 or $0.49/bar

*1- 10oz. Kikkoman soy sauce $1.66
  used $1/1 printable
  FP: $0.66

My total retail price for everything was $25
My total OOP: $13.50
My total savings $11.50

It's only about a 47% savings which isn't as high as I wanted it to be, but I did get several things and only paid more than $1 for 2 items!!

Friday, June 3, 2011

Walgreens deals for 6/5/2011 - 6/11/2011

* All Laundry detergent 28-40 loads & Snuggle fabric softner, 60 sheets or 30 loads 2/$7
    - use 2- $1/1 All laundry detergent (RP 6/5)
    FP: 2/$5

*Scott Toilet paper $6.99 with in-ad coupon Limit 3
   - stack store coupon with $1/12 rolls or more Scott toilet paper (peelie inside toilet paper package)
   FP: as low as $5.99

* Revlon cosmetics BOGO 50% off

* Gatorade 5/$5 with in-ad coupon

* Get $3 in RR wyb $10 or more of the following items: 
  Downey fabric softner (use $0.50/1 P&G 6/5)
  Bounce dryer sheets or dryer bar
  Tide stain release (use $1/1 P&G 6/5)
  Cascade dishwasher detergent (use $0.25/1 P&G 6/5)
  (all of the items listed above are $3.99 each)
  Select Swiffer, Mr. Clean, and Febreeze items (25% off)

* Duracell coppertop batteries $2.99 get $1RR
   FP: $1.99
   use $1/1 (P&G coupon book Spring 2011)

*Tone body wash, right guard deoderant, Dry Idea deoderant, Got2B styling products, 3-pk Dial bar soap or hand soap- BOGO free

*BIC razors $5.99  get $2RR
  - use $3/1 (SS 6/5)
   FP: $0.99

*****HOT DEAL!!!!!!!*****
 ~ NIVEA MEN'S BODY WASH 2/$7 Get $2 RR
   - use 2- $2/1 Nivea men's body wash (RP 6/5) 
   FP $1/2

* Ban deoderant $1.49 with in-ad coupon Limi 4
 - use $0.75/1 (SS 6/5)
  FP: $0.74 each

*Sally Hansen Nail treatments, nail color, skin or lip care, or beauty tools BOGO 50% off
  - use $1/1 nail color (http://www.coupons.com/)
  - use $2/1 lip care (http://www.coupons.com/)

* The Wags ad says this is a HOT buy, I don't really agree because I've seen it much lower but here it is:
  Garnier Fructis Hair care 4/$14 get $4 RR limit 1
  - use $1/1 shampoo, conditioner- ETS (RP 6/5)
  - use $1/1 styling product (RP 6/5)

* Dove hair care 3/$12 get $4 RR limit 1
  FP: 3/$8

* Herbal Essences $2.99 get $1RR limit 1
  - $1/1 (6/5 not sure which insert)
  FP: $0.99 each

*Reach Dental care 2/$5 get $3 RR=  FP 2/$2

* Omega Smart Super Critical Ultimate Fish Oils 30ct. $10
  get $10RR
  FP: FREE

* SOBE lifewater 20 oz. $0.99
  get $0.99RR
  FP: FREE

* Healthy Women Soy Supplement $8
  get $8RR
  FP: FREE

* Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor $9.89
  get $5 RR
  - use $4/1 (P&G 6/5)
  FP: $0.89

*Pampers diapers $8.99
  get 1 RR
  - use $1.50/1 (P&G 6/5)
  - use $2/1 from (Wags infant care booklet- register code 5521)
 FP: $4.49

*Pantene Hair care 2/$7
  get $1RR
  -use $1/1 (P&G 6/5)
  FP: 2/$5

*Dawn dish soap 10.3oz. $0.99
 - use $0.25/1 (P&G spring coupon booklet)
 FP: $0.74

* Tide laundry detergent $6.49
  - use $0.35/1 (P&G 6/5)
  FP: $6.14

* Bounty Paper towels $6.49
  - use $0.25/1 (P&G 6/5)
  FP: $6.24

Happy Couponing!!!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Good deals at Rite Aid 6/5/2011 - 6/11/2011

BOGO:
Kellogs cereal
Airwick/NeutraAir Freshmatic, Oxi Clean max force/ spray, Scott single roll toilet paper

* Pampers diapers $8.97  $2 UP rewards limit 2 per household
  - use $1.50/1 coupon (P&G 6/5/2011)
  Pay as little as $5.47 OOP

* $5 in UP rewards wyb $20 of Covergirl cosmetics

* Bounty paper towels- 8 rolls/ Charmin toilet paper 12 rolls  $6.97
   - use $0.25/1 Bounty (P&G 6/5)
   - use $0.25/1 Charmin (P&G 6/5)
  pay as low as $6.47
  It's not the best deal, but if you need it the unit price would be $0.81 cents/paper towel roll and $0.56/toilet
paper roll

*Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling products $2.99
   -use $1/1 (RP 6/5)

* Pantene Shampoo 2/$7  get $2 UP rewards Limit 2 UP
   - use $1/2 (P&G 6/5)
   pay $2 each

* John Frieda Hair color $9.99 
  - use $3/1 (SS 6/5)

* John Frieda stylers $4.99
  - use $2/1 (SS 6/5)

* Nice N' Easy Hair Color $8.99 Get $1 UP rewards Limit 2 UP
  - use $3/1 (P&G 6/5)

* Oral- B Cross Action Power toothbrush $5.99 get $2.99 UP rewards Limit 4 UP
  - use $3/1 (P&G 6/5)
  After using the coupon and getting the UP rewards your total OOP is $0!!!

* Venus razors or refills $8.99  Get $3 in UP rewards Limit 2 UP
  - use $2/1 (P&G 6/5)

* Colgate Toothpaste and Toothbrushes $2.50
  - use $0.75 (SS 6/5)
  These WILL go lower!!!  But if you need them it's still an o.k. buy. 
  FP: $1.75

* Blink Tears $7.99 get a Single check rebate for $7.99
  FP: FREE!!

*Get $5 in UP rewards wyb $15 of Tugaboos diapers, training pants, mega pack diapers, or overnights

* Stacy's Pita Chips 2/$5
  You pay $2.50 each 
  This is cheaper than most other stores and I LOVE these!!!

* Get $10 in UP rewards wyb $30 of the following items:
   - Prilosec OTC $25.00
   - Old Spice fresh collection, Secret Flawless, Secret Expression, Gillette invisible solid, or Gillette/Old Spice body wash  2/$7
   - Gillette Disposable razors BOGO 50% off
   - BUY Any Gillette Proglide, Fusion, or Venus cartridge and GET Fusion or Satin Care Shave gel for FREE
   - Duracell coppertop or ultra batteries $5

GREAT BUY ALERT:
* Crest Toothpaste, Oral-B stages toothbrushes $2.57 get $1.60 in UP rewards
   - use $0.75/1 Crest toothpaste (P&G 6/5)
   FP: as low as $0.22 

* Aquafina 24 pack bottled water $3.99 get $1 UP reward
  FP: $2.99 or $0.12/bottle

Get $5 in UP rewards wyb $20 of Physicians Formula Bronzer products 
   - They're all BOGO free

Get $2 in UP rewards wyb 2 of these items which are all BOGO free:
  - Dial, Coast, or Tone bar soap
  - Dial hand soap or hand sanitizer
  - Dial body wash
  - Right Guard body wash

Get $10 in UP rewards wyb $30 of Aveeno skin, bath, first aid, sun care, or baby care items

Get $10 in UP rewards wyb $30 of Neutrogena skin, bath or sun care products

  

Rumored Southeast region Kroger deals!

Suave Body wash $1.67
- Use 1 BOGO coupon
- pay $0.17 each
This coupon will take off $3.00 for each 2 you purchase-)

Ronzoni Pasta 10/$10
- Use $1/1 Ronzoni coupon
- Use $1/2 Ronzoni coupon
As low as FREE!!!

Suave deoderant $1.06
- Use $0.50/1 coupon
If your store doubles like mine does you'll pay $0.06 OOP!!

Pantene Shampoo $3.33 per bottle

Kroger 1/2 gallons of milk 3/ $4