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Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
March 28 Budget Update
We are under a storm watch for SNOW, so I wanted to get to Jewel and try and make a dent in my expireds, just in case it's true, and they won't be accepted next week.
My budget is suffering, but I'm buying things I wasn't anticipating on buying for months to come, so I'm freezing a lot of meat and bread, and buying juice and other drinks that are shelf stable, so I won't have to buy them in the coming months.
4 64oz Apple Juices
1 6oz Tyson Chicken Strips
2 Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs
4 16oz Chocolate Milks
1 box Charleston Chew Mini Candies (for those doing ww, it's FOURTEEN points for the box!!!)
1 package boneless Pork Chops
1 container Strawberry Cream Cheese
9 Yogurts
4 Frappuccino
1 Jewel brand Sausage Pizza
4 Sara Lee loaves Bread
I used two $10 mixer tags, four $2 mixer tags, a $3 winetag on the pizza, one 50¢ coupon (it was buy 6, get 1 free) on the yogurt, four free coupons for the bread, and my last $10 cat that was expired. My total oop was just $5!!
After I had checked out, I noticed there were mixers on sale for $2.50! White Russian, Mudslide, Pina Colada, etc... they were the little bottles that already had the alcohol included. I bought 8 of them, and used two $10 mixer tags, and paid just $2.30 which was all tax.
My budget is suffering, but I'm buying things I wasn't anticipating on buying for months to come, so I'm freezing a lot of meat and bread, and buying juice and other drinks that are shelf stable, so I won't have to buy them in the coming months.
4 64oz Apple Juices
1 6oz Tyson Chicken Strips
2 Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs
4 16oz Chocolate Milks
1 box Charleston Chew Mini Candies (for those doing ww, it's FOURTEEN points for the box!!!)
1 package boneless Pork Chops
1 container Strawberry Cream Cheese
9 Yogurts
4 Frappuccino
1 Jewel brand Sausage Pizza
4 Sara Lee loaves Bread
I used two $10 mixer tags, four $2 mixer tags, a $3 winetag on the pizza, one 50¢ coupon (it was buy 6, get 1 free) on the yogurt, four free coupons for the bread, and my last $10 cat that was expired. My total oop was just $5!!
After I had checked out, I noticed there were mixers on sale for $2.50! White Russian, Mudslide, Pina Colada, etc... they were the little bottles that already had the alcohol included. I bought 8 of them, and used two $10 mixer tags, and paid just $2.30 which was all tax.
I wasn't kidding about the receipt!
Here's a picture of my receipt from yesterday, as promised. Really, I just wanted a reason to show off Alyssa, my adorable two year old! ;-)
March 28 Budget Update
I went to Jewel twice today but somewhere in between, I lost my first receipt. It was $7.37 out of pocket, but I brought home a lot of great items for that price. When I find the receipt, I'll post the details.
My second trip, though, was amazing. Unfortunately, rumors are flying that Jewel will no longer be accepting expired coupons, so I spent a lot of time going through my coupons, and pulling ones that I wanted to make sure I used! Please keep in mind a lot of these are expired free coupons, or expired (or will be expired 3/31) winetags, and this isn't a typical shopping trip. Exciting, nonetheless, but not typical. ;-)
My receipt is about 3 feet long, so I'll explain what I purchased, and the coupons I used as I go, rather than summarizing it at the end! I'll post a picture of the receipt tomorrow, as well!
2 Apple Juice: $2, used $2 mixer tag
2 Pace Salsa: $3.99, used $4 manufacturer coupons
1 Vegetable Tray: $10.99, used $10 party platter wine tag
2 Red Baron Pizzas: $3.50, used $3 pizza wine tags
2 Dean's Ice Cream: $6.69, and on sale for buy 1, get 1 free. I used a free coupon from the freezer deal Jewel had in February, and got both for free.
1 Twelve Pack Coke: $3.37, used free coupon from My Coke Rewards
2 Glucerna Cereal: $3.99, used $5 internet coupons
2 Ronzoni Spaghetti Pouches, $2.99, and on sale for buy 1, get 1 free. I used a buy 1, get 1 free manufacturer coupon, and got both for free.
4 Huggies Cleanteam Travel Size Wipes, .64¢ clearanced, used $1 insert coupons
4 Del Monte Fruit Naturals, $1, used $1/2 coupons
4 Old Spice Shaving Creams, $2.12, used $2 wine tags on men's grooming products
4 Coffeemate Creamer, $2, used $1.50/2 internet coupons
4 Frappucino, $1.67, used mixer tag for each
1 small container of Parmesan Cheese, $1.29, no coupon
4 two liters soda, 99¢, used mixer tag for each
1 Hawaiian Punch, $2, used $2 mixer tag
1 Sara Lee Bread, $2.25, free when buying 2 bags of chips
2 Lays Chips, $3.29, used $1/2 tear pad coupon
8 Mac & Cheese Crackers, $1.50, used 55¢ coupon, received $6 instant discount for buying 8
1 South Beach bars, $3.99, used a free Catalina coupon received previously
My total number of items purchased was 52. My total amount of coupons was 42! My total preferred savings was $47.26, but my total manufacturer coupon savings was $101.61, for a grand total of $148.87 saved!!
My total out of pocket was $6.62, with $2.32 being tax. Four of the Mac & Cheese Crackers are being donated tomorrow, so 81¢ is not included in my out of pocket. The Ronzoni, Glucerna and South Beach bars are also being donated, but they were free, and tax was very small.
Total taken from my budget: $5.81
My second trip, though, was amazing. Unfortunately, rumors are flying that Jewel will no longer be accepting expired coupons, so I spent a lot of time going through my coupons, and pulling ones that I wanted to make sure I used! Please keep in mind a lot of these are expired free coupons, or expired (or will be expired 3/31) winetags, and this isn't a typical shopping trip. Exciting, nonetheless, but not typical. ;-)
My receipt is about 3 feet long, so I'll explain what I purchased, and the coupons I used as I go, rather than summarizing it at the end! I'll post a picture of the receipt tomorrow, as well!
2 Apple Juice: $2, used $2 mixer tag
2 Pace Salsa: $3.99, used $4 manufacturer coupons
1 Vegetable Tray: $10.99, used $10 party platter wine tag
2 Red Baron Pizzas: $3.50, used $3 pizza wine tags
2 Dean's Ice Cream: $6.69, and on sale for buy 1, get 1 free. I used a free coupon from the freezer deal Jewel had in February, and got both for free.
1 Twelve Pack Coke: $3.37, used free coupon from My Coke Rewards
2 Glucerna Cereal: $3.99, used $5 internet coupons
2 Ronzoni Spaghetti Pouches, $2.99, and on sale for buy 1, get 1 free. I used a buy 1, get 1 free manufacturer coupon, and got both for free.
4 Huggies Cleanteam Travel Size Wipes, .64¢ clearanced, used $1 insert coupons
4 Del Monte Fruit Naturals, $1, used $1/2 coupons
4 Old Spice Shaving Creams, $2.12, used $2 wine tags on men's grooming products
4 Coffeemate Creamer, $2, used $1.50/2 internet coupons
4 Frappucino, $1.67, used mixer tag for each
1 small container of Parmesan Cheese, $1.29, no coupon
4 two liters soda, 99¢, used mixer tag for each
1 Hawaiian Punch, $2, used $2 mixer tag
1 Sara Lee Bread, $2.25, free when buying 2 bags of chips
2 Lays Chips, $3.29, used $1/2 tear pad coupon
8 Mac & Cheese Crackers, $1.50, used 55¢ coupon, received $6 instant discount for buying 8
1 South Beach bars, $3.99, used a free Catalina coupon received previously
My total number of items purchased was 52. My total amount of coupons was 42! My total preferred savings was $47.26, but my total manufacturer coupon savings was $101.61, for a grand total of $148.87 saved!!
My total out of pocket was $6.62, with $2.32 being tax. Four of the Mac & Cheese Crackers are being donated tomorrow, so 81¢ is not included in my out of pocket. The Ronzoni, Glucerna and South Beach bars are also being donated, but they were free, and tax was very small.
Total taken from my budget: $5.81
March 26 Budget Update
I'm over budget, but it's hard to pass up deals that are truly worth the money spent!
Meijer
1 Dozen Eggs
1 Coffee-Mate Creamer
1 Bagged Carrots
2.83# Grapes (great price at 99¢ a pound!)
5# Bag Potatoes
2 packages Ground Sirloin (this was marked 40% off, so just $2.39 for each package. i paid over $5 previously for the same stuff!)
The best deal, however, was the marked down deli meat!! As the counter is getting ready to close, the meat that has been cut is marked down to just $1 per pound!! I bought four pounds of turkey, and .76 pounds of ham, for just $4.76! This is the great stuff that is normally $4.99 for each pound!!!
My total was high for me at $20.08. I used a gift card for some, but still paid $14.24 oop. Ouch! But, I try to keep in mind these are things we needed, that are healthy, and it would have cost almost $25 for just the meat alone if I had gone during the day!
Meijer
1 Dozen Eggs
1 Coffee-Mate Creamer
1 Bagged Carrots
2.83# Grapes (great price at 99¢ a pound!)
5# Bag Potatoes
2 packages Ground Sirloin (this was marked 40% off, so just $2.39 for each package. i paid over $5 previously for the same stuff!)
The best deal, however, was the marked down deli meat!! As the counter is getting ready to close, the meat that has been cut is marked down to just $1 per pound!! I bought four pounds of turkey, and .76 pounds of ham, for just $4.76! This is the great stuff that is normally $4.99 for each pound!!!
My total was high for me at $20.08. I used a gift card for some, but still paid $14.24 oop. Ouch! But, I try to keep in mind these are things we needed, that are healthy, and it would have cost almost $25 for just the meat alone if I had gone during the day!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
March 24 Budget Update
I ran to Jewel because I needed items for our dinner! lol
1 10lb cat litter (for the cat! my dinner isn't that bad!!)
3 Thomas' English Muffins (these are yummy!)
3 bottles Apple Juice
4 Dean's Chocolate Milk
4 Tropicana Orange Juice
2 loaves Sara Lee Bread
.58 pound Tomatoes
.71 pound Onions
1.71 pounds Grapes
1 package Hamburger Buns
1.13 pounds Hamburger ($5.07!!!!)
Thanks to Jenn, I had a $3/3 coupon for the English Muffins, making them just 50¢ each! I had coupons for the apple juice, chocolate milk, and orange juice, and for every four Tropicana OJ's you buy, you receive a coupon for another one! I had two free coupons for my bread, and I used a store coupon for the grapes ... buy 1 pound, get 1 pound free. I used $9 in cats previously earned, and my total was just $1.17 out of pocket.
1 10lb cat litter (for the cat! my dinner isn't that bad!!)
3 Thomas' English Muffins (these are yummy!)
3 bottles Apple Juice
4 Dean's Chocolate Milk
4 Tropicana Orange Juice
2 loaves Sara Lee Bread
.58 pound Tomatoes
.71 pound Onions
1.71 pounds Grapes
1 package Hamburger Buns
1.13 pounds Hamburger ($5.07!!!!)
Thanks to Jenn, I had a $3/3 coupon for the English Muffins, making them just 50¢ each! I had coupons for the apple juice, chocolate milk, and orange juice, and for every four Tropicana OJ's you buy, you receive a coupon for another one! I had two free coupons for my bread, and I used a store coupon for the grapes ... buy 1 pound, get 1 pound free. I used $9 in cats previously earned, and my total was just $1.17 out of pocket.
Monday, March 23, 2009
March 23 Budget Update
Meijer
2 bags of Doritos
They were on sale for $1.88 each. My total oop was $3.80 for both.
Jewel
8 boxes of Mac & Cheese crackers
3 packages of Thomas' English Muffins
1 Gallon Milk
I used 55¢ coupons for each of the crackers, a $3/3 coupon on the English Muffins, and a $2 coupon on the milk. I saved $30.30 on preferred savings due to an in-store promo on the mac & cheese crackers, and paid just $3.18 oop. Silly me... I paid cash instead of using my cats!!! (I had had a very, very, very cranky child with me!) I did receive yet another survey coupon good for free french bread.
Subway
It had to be an easy night because the day was absolutely crazy!
$16.46 for three foot long subs!
2 bags of Doritos
They were on sale for $1.88 each. My total oop was $3.80 for both.
Jewel
8 boxes of Mac & Cheese crackers
3 packages of Thomas' English Muffins
1 Gallon Milk
I used 55¢ coupons for each of the crackers, a $3/3 coupon on the English Muffins, and a $2 coupon on the milk. I saved $30.30 on preferred savings due to an in-store promo on the mac & cheese crackers, and paid just $3.18 oop. Silly me... I paid cash instead of using my cats!!! (I had had a very, very, very cranky child with me!) I did receive yet another survey coupon good for free french bread.
Subway
It had to be an easy night because the day was absolutely crazy!
$16.46 for three foot long subs!
March 21 Budget Update
I wanted to do the Kraft deal one more time, and as luck would have it, I found out before it ended that my food pantry I donate to could use more cheese!
I purchased 15 packages of string cheese, using cats I had previously earned, and paid a grand total of just $4.45! That's approximately 30¢ a package!! (This doesn't come out of my budget because I used funds we've allocated to Clare House from our Retire With Coupons workshops!)
I had only one personal transaction today!
1 box ice cream cones
1 dozen eggs
2 16oz strawberry milk
1 16oz chocolate milk
3 32oz chocolate milk
1 roll of Paper Towels
I used a $1 coupon on the paper towels making them free, a $10 mixer tag on all my chocolate milk (Chocolate Amaretto!), and had $1.80 in preferred savings. My total cost was $3.89 which I put on my giftcard.
I purchased 15 packages of string cheese, using cats I had previously earned, and paid a grand total of just $4.45! That's approximately 30¢ a package!! (This doesn't come out of my budget because I used funds we've allocated to Clare House from our Retire With Coupons workshops!)
I had only one personal transaction today!
1 box ice cream cones
1 dozen eggs
2 16oz strawberry milk
1 16oz chocolate milk
3 32oz chocolate milk
1 roll of Paper Towels
I used a $1 coupon on the paper towels making them free, a $10 mixer tag on all my chocolate milk (Chocolate Amaretto!), and had $1.80 in preferred savings. My total cost was $3.89 which I put on my giftcard.
Friday, March 20, 2009
What an amazing, crazy day & March 20 Budget Update
Well, you know those days where it just all seems to come at once? Today it was my turn. I was blessed with an opportunity to be interviewed by our local newspaper about couponing. I arrived at the store, and as soon as the newspaper crew arrived, I got a call from my kids' school telling me my daughter had thrown up on the bus, and I needed to pick her up! I called everyone on our "safe" list but wasn't able to find anyone available to go. The school, bless their hearts, said they'd keep her safe and resting until I could get there, so I could finish my interview!
The interview was done at Jewel in Normal (of course!!), and a lot of great, great questions were raised, and there were plenty of deals and great savings to show. My daughter is home resting, and of course is now feeling so much better! lol And, we even picked up some flowers for our amazing bus driver, whom we adore, who had to clean up the mess! Ick.
On to my shopping trip at Jewel... Some of these items were purchased to show how to find sales, stack with coupons, and utilize Catalina deals, and not necessarily things I would have purchased today, but as you know, what my family won't consume, we donate, so it's all a great deal in the end!
I purchased four packages of string cheese and a multi-pack of cookies for the Kraft catalina deal. I bought 2% cheese to double dip on the catalina offers. I then did the Heinz deal for $4 off instantly when you buy $15 worth. I bought a bag of french fries, two jars of pasta sauce, and four bagel bites. I also had a free coupon for Baldwin ice cream I received from the freezer deal, and they were buy 1, get 1 free, so I got both for free. I then took advantage of the Kellogg's deal buying 10 cereal for $25, and then getting the instant $10 off, so each box was just $1.50. For buying 7 of those cereals, though, I also received three additional catalinas for a free gallon of milk good on your next purchase!
I used coupons for my pasta sauce, each box of bagel bites, and used the free coupon on the ice cream. I also used a coupon for each box of cereal. I used $28 in catalinas that I earned previously doing these types of deals, and used my gift card to pay just $1.99 for everything! I then earned back another set of $13 in cats, and three cats good on a free gallon of milk! Awesome!! So, considering my $13 in cats, plus approx. $6 in value for the milk, my total for all of this was essentially $10.99!
The interview was done at Jewel in Normal (of course!!), and a lot of great, great questions were raised, and there were plenty of deals and great savings to show. My daughter is home resting, and of course is now feeling so much better! lol And, we even picked up some flowers for our amazing bus driver, whom we adore, who had to clean up the mess! Ick.
On to my shopping trip at Jewel... Some of these items were purchased to show how to find sales, stack with coupons, and utilize Catalina deals, and not necessarily things I would have purchased today, but as you know, what my family won't consume, we donate, so it's all a great deal in the end!
I purchased four packages of string cheese and a multi-pack of cookies for the Kraft catalina deal. I bought 2% cheese to double dip on the catalina offers. I then did the Heinz deal for $4 off instantly when you buy $15 worth. I bought a bag of french fries, two jars of pasta sauce, and four bagel bites. I also had a free coupon for Baldwin ice cream I received from the freezer deal, and they were buy 1, get 1 free, so I got both for free. I then took advantage of the Kellogg's deal buying 10 cereal for $25, and then getting the instant $10 off, so each box was just $1.50. For buying 7 of those cereals, though, I also received three additional catalinas for a free gallon of milk good on your next purchase!
I used coupons for my pasta sauce, each box of bagel bites, and used the free coupon on the ice cream. I also used a coupon for each box of cereal. I used $28 in catalinas that I earned previously doing these types of deals, and used my gift card to pay just $1.99 for everything! I then earned back another set of $13 in cats, and three cats good on a free gallon of milk! Awesome!! So, considering my $13 in cats, plus approx. $6 in value for the milk, my total for all of this was essentially $10.99!
March 19 Budget Update
I went to Jewel to take advantage of the Kraft deal, again, as well as the new Heinz deal!
4 packages of String Cheese
1 multi-pack of Fig Newtons
1 Jack's Pizza
6 Chocolate Milk Chugs (32oz)
1 Sunny-D drink
6 Classico Pasta Sauce
1 package Animal Crackers (for my 2 year old!)
1 package French Fries
Broccoli Salad, Pistachio Pudding and Chicken Tenders from the Deli
I received my $13 in cats for the Kraft deal, and received $4 off instantly for buying the Heinz products (Classico, OreIda). I had coupons for every item, including a $5 store catalina from a previous promotion. My total oop cost was 69¢ which went on my gift card.
4 packages of String Cheese
1 multi-pack of Fig Newtons
1 Jack's Pizza
6 Chocolate Milk Chugs (32oz)
1 Sunny-D drink
6 Classico Pasta Sauce
1 package Animal Crackers (for my 2 year old!)
1 package French Fries
Broccoli Salad, Pistachio Pudding and Chicken Tenders from the Deli
I received my $13 in cats for the Kraft deal, and received $4 off instantly for buying the Heinz products (Classico, OreIda). I had coupons for every item, including a $5 store catalina from a previous promotion. My total oop cost was 69¢ which went on my gift card.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
March 16 Budget Update
I ran to Jewel and did two quick transactions.
1st
1 box Nabisco Crackers
4 bags Kraft String Cheese
1 Easy Mac
I used a $1.50 coupon good when purchasing both cheese and crackers, as well as $14 in cats earned previously. My total was 66¢ which I put on my gift card, so no out of pocket. I earned back $13 in cats for buying the kraft/nabisco crackers.
2nd
2 Cantaloupes (on sale for just 99¢ each!!)
2 Gallons Milk
1 package Tyson pre-cooked Chicken
2 Jack's Pizza
1 Frozen Skillet Meal (it was awful, and I can't remember the brand!)
1 container Tropical Fruit Punch
6 Milk Chugs of Chocolate Milk
1 package of 8 snack pack m&ms
1 Gillette Men's Shaving Cream
This is one of those transactions that isn't typical. I have been blessed with quite an array of winetags from friends and trades lately, and this shows you how it all comes together. It's not often, but it's sure great when it works out like this!
I had a $2 produce coupon for the cantaloupe, $2 mixer tags which could be used on milk, $2 coupon on any chicken, $2 off any frozen meal with a min. value of $6, $3 coupons on the pizza, $2 coupon on the fruit punch, $2 coupon on the shaving cream, and coupons for all the milk chugs!!! I used a $5 p&g cat earned previously, and my total was just tax!!! My total owed was 46¢, and I put it on my gift card so no out of pocket!
1st
1 box Nabisco Crackers
4 bags Kraft String Cheese
1 Easy Mac
I used a $1.50 coupon good when purchasing both cheese and crackers, as well as $14 in cats earned previously. My total was 66¢ which I put on my gift card, so no out of pocket. I earned back $13 in cats for buying the kraft/nabisco crackers.
2nd
2 Cantaloupes (on sale for just 99¢ each!!)
2 Gallons Milk
1 package Tyson pre-cooked Chicken
2 Jack's Pizza
1 Frozen Skillet Meal (it was awful, and I can't remember the brand!)
1 container Tropical Fruit Punch
6 Milk Chugs of Chocolate Milk
1 package of 8 snack pack m&ms
1 Gillette Men's Shaving Cream
This is one of those transactions that isn't typical. I have been blessed with quite an array of winetags from friends and trades lately, and this shows you how it all comes together. It's not often, but it's sure great when it works out like this!
I had a $2 produce coupon for the cantaloupe, $2 mixer tags which could be used on milk, $2 coupon on any chicken, $2 off any frozen meal with a min. value of $6, $3 coupons on the pizza, $2 coupon on the fruit punch, $2 coupon on the shaving cream, and coupons for all the milk chugs!!! I used a $5 p&g cat earned previously, and my total was just tax!!! My total owed was 46¢, and I put it on my gift card so no out of pocket!
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
March 14 Budget Update
I started at Target today, and then visited two different Jewel stores. After leaving the stores today, I decided to really pick and choose my stores carefully, to fully evaluate if we're needing all of the items, what more I can donate, and really try to cut back on visiting stores that I find aren't as coupon friendly as others... I'd really like to give my money to a store that appreciates their customers, and the amount of sales they get because of my purchases.
With that said, Target was awesome!
I bought two six packs of Mott's Applesauce. I used two $1 off Target Store coupons, and two 55¢ off manufacturer coupons! They were only $1.69 each, so my total oop was just 29¢!
Jewel Store #1
1 package of Oscar Meyer deli meat
3 Nabisco Munch Packs
2 Pepsi 2 Liters
2 boxes of Spaghetti
I used two pasta wine tags, two mixer tags on the soda, and $8 in cats. My total was 73¢, but I used my gift card, so no oop. I earned back a $10 cat for buying the deli meat and munch packs.
My second order included:
4 packages of Bottled Water
4 Kraft Shredded Cheese
4 packages of Trail Mix
I used coupons on the water, and $13 in cats. My total was just 23¢, paid for with my gift card. I earned back $13 for buying the cheese and trail mix.
Jewel Store #2
4 packages of Bottled Water
2 Grape Crush 2 Liter
1 Individual Roll Toilet Paper
2 twelve packs Sprite
1 twelve pack Coke
1 package Sun Chips
I have coupons for the water, and a mixer tag for the soda. I used a $5 cat, and put $1.92 on my gift card. I had to pay 14¢ oop.
With that said, Target was awesome!
I bought two six packs of Mott's Applesauce. I used two $1 off Target Store coupons, and two 55¢ off manufacturer coupons! They were only $1.69 each, so my total oop was just 29¢!
Jewel Store #1
1 package of Oscar Meyer deli meat
3 Nabisco Munch Packs
2 Pepsi 2 Liters
2 boxes of Spaghetti
I used two pasta wine tags, two mixer tags on the soda, and $8 in cats. My total was 73¢, but I used my gift card, so no oop. I earned back a $10 cat for buying the deli meat and munch packs.
My second order included:
4 packages of Bottled Water
4 Kraft Shredded Cheese
4 packages of Trail Mix
I used coupons on the water, and $13 in cats. My total was just 23¢, paid for with my gift card. I earned back $13 for buying the cheese and trail mix.
Jewel Store #2
4 packages of Bottled Water
2 Grape Crush 2 Liter
1 Individual Roll Toilet Paper
2 twelve packs Sprite
1 twelve pack Coke
1 package Sun Chips
I have coupons for the water, and a mixer tag for the soda. I used a $5 cat, and put $1.92 on my gift card. I had to pay 14¢ oop.
March 12 Budget Update
I did only one transaction today!
4 Nabisco munch packs
1 dozen eggs
1 frozen pizza
2 packages of pasta
2 packages of 6pack toilet paper
1 sunny-d strawberry drink
2 gallons milk
2 pepsi 2 liters
2 loaves of bread
I used a $10 and a $2 beverage wine tag on the beverages, $1 coupon on the toilet paper, pasta wine tags on my pasta purchases, a $3 coupon off of frozen pizza, free coupons for the bread, and $15 in cats. My total was $1.45, but I had a bit left on my gift card, so no oop. I earned back $10 for the kraft/nabisco products.
4 Nabisco munch packs
1 dozen eggs
1 frozen pizza
2 packages of pasta
2 packages of 6pack toilet paper
1 sunny-d strawberry drink
2 gallons milk
2 pepsi 2 liters
2 loaves of bread
I used a $10 and a $2 beverage wine tag on the beverages, $1 coupon on the toilet paper, pasta wine tags on my pasta purchases, a $3 coupon off of frozen pizza, free coupons for the bread, and $15 in cats. My total was $1.45, but I had a bit left on my gift card, so no oop. I earned back $10 for the kraft/nabisco products.
March 11 Budget Update
I did several transactions today. When I have an opportunity to shop without all three kids, I try and take advantage of the time as it's much harder, due to distractions, when they are all with me.
#1
4 packages of bottled water
1 bottle of Orange Fruit Punch
1 bottle of Lipton Tea
1 bottle of Fruit Punch
1 frozen pizza
1 package of m&ms (for Alyssa, to keep her from being fussy! lol)
I used mixer coupons for the beverages, a frozen food coupon for the pizza, and $12 in cats. My total was $3.36, but I used a gift card, so no oop. I received $4 in cats for buying the water.
#2
1 frozen pizza
4 kraft shredded cheese
2 nabisco munch packs (with crackers & cookies in individual packages)
I used four 75¢ coupons on the cheese, and $13 in cats. My total was $1.20, but again, I used a gift card, so no oop. I earned back $13 in cats for buying the kraft items.
#3
6 kraft cheese packages (variety of shredded and block)
I used $13 in cats, and my total was 64¢. No oop as it went on my gift card, but I did earn back my $13 for the kraft purchases.
#4
1 frozen pizza
1 sunny-d drink
6 kraft assorted cheese
I used a coupon for the sunny-d, a coupon for the pizza, and $13 in cats. My total was 35¢ which was on the gift card. I earned back $13 for the cheese.
#5
4 Kraft Mayo/Miracle Whip
I used a $10 cat, and paid $2.12. I used my gift card, and earned back my $10 for buying the products.
#1
4 packages of bottled water
1 bottle of Orange Fruit Punch
1 bottle of Lipton Tea
1 bottle of Fruit Punch
1 frozen pizza
1 package of m&ms (for Alyssa, to keep her from being fussy! lol)
I used mixer coupons for the beverages, a frozen food coupon for the pizza, and $12 in cats. My total was $3.36, but I used a gift card, so no oop. I received $4 in cats for buying the water.
#2
1 frozen pizza
4 kraft shredded cheese
2 nabisco munch packs (with crackers & cookies in individual packages)
I used four 75¢ coupons on the cheese, and $13 in cats. My total was $1.20, but again, I used a gift card, so no oop. I earned back $13 in cats for buying the kraft items.
#3
6 kraft cheese packages (variety of shredded and block)
I used $13 in cats, and my total was 64¢. No oop as it went on my gift card, but I did earn back my $13 for the kraft purchases.
#4
1 frozen pizza
1 sunny-d drink
6 kraft assorted cheese
I used a coupon for the sunny-d, a coupon for the pizza, and $13 in cats. My total was 35¢ which was on the gift card. I earned back $13 for the cheese.
#5
4 Kraft Mayo/Miracle Whip
I used a $10 cat, and paid $2.12. I used my gift card, and earned back my $10 for buying the products.
Going out for food this week!
I've been out three times this week for food, which cost a pretty penny to my budget!
3/10 I went to IHOP for a lunch meeting. I didn't order for myself, but did order milk and scrambled eggs for my daughter... it cost $3.81 out of pocket! Yikes.
3/13 I ran to Mcdonalds for lunch as I was literally back to back in appointments and meetings. (I hate those rushed days.) I had two free coupons for hamburgers, so Alyssa and I had one each, and shared some fries. Total cost oop was $1.10.
3/13 My birthday is right around the corner, and I received a buy 1, get 1 free coupon for a blizzard, so my dh and I splurged. My cost oop was $3.72.
3/10 I went to IHOP for a lunch meeting. I didn't order for myself, but did order milk and scrambled eggs for my daughter... it cost $3.81 out of pocket! Yikes.
3/13 I ran to Mcdonalds for lunch as I was literally back to back in appointments and meetings. (I hate those rushed days.) I had two free coupons for hamburgers, so Alyssa and I had one each, and shared some fries. Total cost oop was $1.10.
3/13 My birthday is right around the corner, and I received a buy 1, get 1 free coupon for a blizzard, so my dh and I splurged. My cost oop was $3.72.
Couponing the RIGHT Way!
I would like to just reiterate that if you are using coupons, please use them the way they are supposed to be used. Don't make up your own rules, and don't do something you know you shouldn't be doing! And, if you choose to do something you know you shouldn't do, or you aren't sure you should do, don't blame anyone else if you're questioned. All you need to do is ask someone who knows the coupon policies before you use the coupons!
For those of us that do use coupons responsibly, and who use them as they are to be used, and ask questions if you are unsure, we thank you!
For those of us that do use coupons responsibly, and who use them as they are to be used, and ask questions if you are unsure, we thank you!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
March 10 Budget Update
There are three Catalina deals going on at Jewel right now, so I'm swimming in deals. P&G/Pepsi ends today (ack!), Johnson & Johnson is current, as is Kraft. These deals are listed in recent sales ads with products! And, many products are also tagged at the stores!
I did many transactions this morning... I hate to combine transactions if I'm not sure they'll work because then I'm not sure what caused the problem. Thankfully the "Good Jewel" is super nice, and is willing to be patient with me while I try out my scenarios!
1st Transaction
4 Kraft Cheese
1 Munch Pack
2 Kraft Easy Mac
I used two 75¢ coupons on the cheese, and $13 in catalinas. I paid 15¢ oop, and earned back my $13 in cats!
2nd Transaction
5 Packages Cheese Sticks (String Cheese)
I used two $1/2 coupons, and $13 in cats. Again, I paid 15¢ oop, and earned back my $13 in cats!
3rd Transaction
5 Packages Twist Cheese Sticks
I used two $1/2 coupons, and $13 in cats. Again, I paid 15¢ oop, and earned back my $13 in cats!
4th Transaction
2 Oscar Mayer Ready To Serve Bacon
10 Easy Mac
1 Munch Pack
I used two coupons on the pasta, and a $10 catalina. I paid $2.71 oop, and earned back my $10 cat on this order.
5th Transaction
4 twelve packs Soda
I used a $10 mixer tag on this, and paid just $1.83 oop for all of the soda!
6th Transaction
4 Kraft Cheese
1 Munch Pack
2 Kraft Easy Mac
I used two 75¢ coupons on the cheese, and $13 in catalinas. I paid 15¢ oop, and earned back my $13 in cats!
2nd Transaction
5 Packages Cheese Sticks (String Cheese)
I used two $1/2 coupons, and $13 in cats. Again, I paid 15¢ oop, and earned back my $13 in cats!
3rd Transaction
5 Packages Twist Cheese Sticks
I used two $1/2 coupons, and $13 in cats. Again, I paid 15¢ oop, and earned back my $13 in cats!
4th Transaction
2 Oscar Mayer Ready To Serve Bacon
10 Easy Mac
1 Munch Pack
I used two coupons on the pasta, and a $10 catalina. I paid $2.71 oop, and earned back my $10 cat on this order.
5th Transaction
4 twelve packs Soda
I used a $10 mixer tag on this, and paid just $1.83 oop for all of the soda!
6th Transaction
2 Kraft Easy Mac
1 Munch Pack
4 Kraft Cheese
I used one $1 coupon on the cheese, and $13 in cats. I paid 55¢ out of pocket, and earned back my $13 in cats.
1 Munch Pack
4 Kraft Cheese
I used one $1 coupon on the cheese, and $13 in cats. I paid 55¢ out of pocket, and earned back my $13 in cats.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Retire With Coupons WORKSHOP This Thursday
Hi, everyone. Our next workshop is this Thursday at 5:45-7:45pm at Normal Township. We have openings available, so sign up now if you're interested!
Click here to view our calendar! You may register and paypal online, or drop me an email at kimberly@retirewithcoupons.com if you'd like to pay via cash or check! The cost is just $20, and includes a printed copy of my electronic Refund & Coupon How To Book, handouts on shopping trends, as well as a gift item purchased for just pennies!
Click here to view our calendar! You may register and paypal online, or drop me an email at kimberly@retirewithcoupons.com if you'd like to pay via cash or check! The cost is just $20, and includes a printed copy of my electronic Refund & Coupon How To Book, handouts on shopping trends, as well as a gift item purchased for just pennies!
Monday, March 9, 2009
March 8 Budget Update
Oh my goodness... just a deal I didn't need! ICE CREAM, and Breyers Ice Cream, no less!
At my local Meijer, Breyers Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is ringing up at 91¢! I bought two of them, and used a $1/2 coupon from http://www.meijermealbox.com/. By using the coupon, they were just 42¢ each for a half gallon of ice cream! I also bought one chocolate bar, and whipped topping for an amazing sundae! My total cost for everything was just $3.09, but I used my gift card earned previously for no out of pocket!
(Thanks Jenn, my partner in crime with RWC, and Jill, my friend from our children's school, for giving me that nudge to get in on this deal!)
March 7 Budget Update
I apologize for the delay... the weather front really knocked me down with a terrible sinus infection and horrible headache! I felt like my head was going to explode all weekend! I'm feeling a bit better, and wanted to catch up before I headed out tomorrow for some more deals!
Jewel (the not very friendly Jewel)
1 One Touch Diabetic Monitor
1 package of Disposable Toddler Cups
5 packages Band Aids
6 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese
1 Easy Mac
I use a 75¢ coupon on the cheese, and five $1 coupons on the band aids. I also had a free coupon for the monitor, which took off $14.99. My total was $24.13, and I used two $10 cats earned previously, paying just $4.03 out of pocket. I earned a $10 catalina for buying the monitor and the band-aids, and a $10 cat for buying the cheese and easy mac.
Jewel (the super good Jewel)
1st Transaction
1 Jack's Pizza
1 package of Pampers Diapers
1 box Pasta
2 two liters Soda
2 twelve pack Soda
4 packages of Ice Mountain water
I used a pasta wine tag, a mixer wine tag, and a $3 off pizza wine tag. I used a $5 cat, and a $10 cat, and paid $2.33 oop. I earned a $5 cat for buying the pampers and Pepsi products, as well as $4 in cats for buying the water.
2nd Transaction
1 box Pasta
1 Jack's Pizza
10 Planter's Nuts/Trail Mix
1 candy bar (needed it as a filler!)
I used a pasta wine tag, and a $3 off pizza wine tag (pizza is on sale for $3.50!), and a $10 cat. I paid 44¢ out of pocket. I earned back a $10 cat for buying the planters.
Jewel (the not very friendly Jewel)
1 One Touch Diabetic Monitor
1 package of Disposable Toddler Cups
5 packages Band Aids
6 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese
1 Easy Mac
I use a 75¢ coupon on the cheese, and five $1 coupons on the band aids. I also had a free coupon for the monitor, which took off $14.99. My total was $24.13, and I used two $10 cats earned previously, paying just $4.03 out of pocket. I earned a $10 catalina for buying the monitor and the band-aids, and a $10 cat for buying the cheese and easy mac.
Jewel (the super good Jewel)
1st Transaction
1 Jack's Pizza
1 package of Pampers Diapers
1 box Pasta
2 two liters Soda
2 twelve pack Soda
4 packages of Ice Mountain water
I used a pasta wine tag, a mixer wine tag, and a $3 off pizza wine tag. I used a $5 cat, and a $10 cat, and paid $2.33 oop. I earned a $5 cat for buying the pampers and Pepsi products, as well as $4 in cats for buying the water.
2nd Transaction
1 box Pasta
1 Jack's Pizza
10 Planter's Nuts/Trail Mix
1 candy bar (needed it as a filler!)
I used a pasta wine tag, and a $3 off pizza wine tag (pizza is on sale for $3.50!), and a $10 cat. I paid 44¢ out of pocket. I earned back a $10 cat for buying the planters.
Friday, March 6, 2009
March 6 Budget Update, Again!
I went back out... I had to return a movie, pick up my daughter's medicine, and after finding out Clare House could use some cheese, I couldn't resist!
Jewel
1st Transaction
1 Sour Candy Something or Other that I promised my son! $1!!!! lol
2 Diabetic Monitors (Again, great to donate!)
1 Kraft Easy Mac
6 Kraft Shredded Cheese
I had monitor coupons from the paper, making those free, as well as $13 in cats! I paid $1.44 out of pocket, and received $23 in cats.
2nd Transaction
1 Kraft Easy Mac
6 Kraft Shredded Cheese
My total was $13.13, I used the $13 in cats I earned in transaction 1, and paid 13¢ oop. And, I earned another set of $13 in cats!
Taco Bell
I decided it was take home for dinner, so $11.16 for a family pack of tacos, and everyone was happy!
Wine Tags
I had an offer for wine tags today. I paid $12.50 oop, but will receive enough wine tags worth $50 in produce! A great investment!
Jewel
1st Transaction
1 Sour Candy Something or Other that I promised my son! $1!!!! lol
2 Diabetic Monitors (Again, great to donate!)
1 Kraft Easy Mac
6 Kraft Shredded Cheese
I had monitor coupons from the paper, making those free, as well as $13 in cats! I paid $1.44 out of pocket, and received $23 in cats.
2nd Transaction
1 Kraft Easy Mac
6 Kraft Shredded Cheese
My total was $13.13, I used the $13 in cats I earned in transaction 1, and paid 13¢ oop. And, I earned another set of $13 in cats!
Taco Bell
I decided it was take home for dinner, so $11.16 for a family pack of tacos, and everyone was happy!
Wine Tags
I had an offer for wine tags today. I paid $12.50 oop, but will receive enough wine tags worth $50 in produce! A great investment!
March 6 Budget Update
After all of these transactions, I doubt I'll head back out tonight... but, then again, you never know!
I didn't add up my oop, so this will be interesting for me, as well! I did many transactions, so bear with me!
1.
3 Folgers Coffee (the large canisters)
5 two liters Soda
I used a $10 mixer wine tag, and a $5 cat earned previously, and paid 91¢ oop. I also earned back another $5 cat.
2.
6 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese
1 EasyMac Cup
I used 3 $1/2 cheese coupons, and a previously earned $10 cat. My total out of pocket was 3¢!! I earned $13 in cats for this transaction!
3.
I took advantage of Jewel's Fave 4 deal, as well.
2 Packages Johnsonville Brats
1 Package Chicken
1 Roast
1 Box Pasta
I used a coupon on the pasta, and $8 in cats previously earned, and paid $2.63 oop.
4.
10 Planters Trail Mix
1 Lint Remover Roller
1 Box Pasta
I used a coupon on the pasta and a $10 cat earned previously, and paid 59¢ oop. I earned another $10 catalina.
5.
I also took advantage of the Fave 4 deal on produce!
1 package Mushrooms
2 Garden Medley (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)
1 Mango Medley (fruit in a bowl)
The cost was $9.99 with the Fave 4 deal, and I had four $2 off produce wine tags. My total oop was just $2.09.
6.
1 One Touch Diabetic Meter (these can be donated to great causes!)
5 boxes Band-Aids
I had $1 coupons for each bandaid, and a $15 coupon for the monitor, which made it free. I also used a $5 catalina, and paid $2.72 out of pocket, and earned back a $10 cat! I also received a survey for free french bread!
7.
6 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese
1 EasyMac Cup
I used 1 $1/2 cheese coupons, and a previously earned $10 cat. My total out of pocket was $2.03. I earned $13 in cats for this transaction!
8.
3 Folgers Coffee (the large canisters)
5 two liters Soda
I used a $10 mixer wine tag, and a $5 cat earned previously, and paid 91¢ oop. I also earned back another $5 cat. (Yes, I went back and did the same deal again! My dh will be thrilled with all the coffee! Now I need a deal on creamer!)
9.
6 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese
1 EasyMac Cup
I didn't have any more cash off coupons, but I did have my previously earned $13 in cats from doing this deal earlier. The total was $13.13, and then I used my $13 in cats, paid 13¢ out of pocket, and earned another $13 in cats!!
RECAP
Total Out of Pocket: $12.04
Total Cats Used: $66
Total Cats Earned: $69
I walked away with an additional $3 in my pocket, and only spent $12 oop on everything!
6 Large Canisters Folgers
10 Two Liters Soda
18 Kraft Shredded Cheese
3 Easy Mac
2 Packages Johnsonville Brats
1 Package Chicken
1 Roast (great for the crockpot)
2 Boxes Pasta
10 Planters Trail Mix
1 Lint Remover Roller
1 package Mushrooms
2 Garden Medley (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)
1 Mango Medley (fruit in a bowl)
1 One Touch Diabetic Meter (these can be donated to great causes!)
5 boxes Band-Aids
I didn't add up my oop, so this will be interesting for me, as well! I did many transactions, so bear with me!
1.
3 Folgers Coffee (the large canisters)
5 two liters Soda
I used a $10 mixer wine tag, and a $5 cat earned previously, and paid 91¢ oop. I also earned back another $5 cat.
2.
6 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese
1 EasyMac Cup
I used 3 $1/2 cheese coupons, and a previously earned $10 cat. My total out of pocket was 3¢!! I earned $13 in cats for this transaction!
3.
I took advantage of Jewel's Fave 4 deal, as well.
2 Packages Johnsonville Brats
1 Package Chicken
1 Roast
1 Box Pasta
I used a coupon on the pasta, and $8 in cats previously earned, and paid $2.63 oop.
4.
10 Planters Trail Mix
1 Lint Remover Roller
1 Box Pasta
I used a coupon on the pasta and a $10 cat earned previously, and paid 59¢ oop. I earned another $10 catalina.
5.
I also took advantage of the Fave 4 deal on produce!
1 package Mushrooms
2 Garden Medley (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)
1 Mango Medley (fruit in a bowl)
The cost was $9.99 with the Fave 4 deal, and I had four $2 off produce wine tags. My total oop was just $2.09.
6.
1 One Touch Diabetic Meter (these can be donated to great causes!)
5 boxes Band-Aids
I had $1 coupons for each bandaid, and a $15 coupon for the monitor, which made it free. I also used a $5 catalina, and paid $2.72 out of pocket, and earned back a $10 cat! I also received a survey for free french bread!
7.
6 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese
1 EasyMac Cup
I used 1 $1/2 cheese coupons, and a previously earned $10 cat. My total out of pocket was $2.03. I earned $13 in cats for this transaction!
8.
3 Folgers Coffee (the large canisters)
5 two liters Soda
I used a $10 mixer wine tag, and a $5 cat earned previously, and paid 91¢ oop. I also earned back another $5 cat. (Yes, I went back and did the same deal again! My dh will be thrilled with all the coffee! Now I need a deal on creamer!)
9.
6 packages Kraft Shredded Cheese
1 EasyMac Cup
I didn't have any more cash off coupons, but I did have my previously earned $13 in cats from doing this deal earlier. The total was $13.13, and then I used my $13 in cats, paid 13¢ out of pocket, and earned another $13 in cats!!
RECAP
Total Out of Pocket: $12.04
Total Cats Used: $66
Total Cats Earned: $69
I walked away with an additional $3 in my pocket, and only spent $12 oop on everything!
6 Large Canisters Folgers
10 Two Liters Soda
18 Kraft Shredded Cheese
3 Easy Mac
2 Packages Johnsonville Brats
1 Package Chicken
1 Roast (great for the crockpot)
2 Boxes Pasta
10 Planters Trail Mix
1 Lint Remover Roller
1 package Mushrooms
2 Garden Medley (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)
1 Mango Medley (fruit in a bowl)
1 One Touch Diabetic Meter (these can be donated to great causes!)
5 boxes Band-Aids
Thursday, March 5, 2009
March 5 Budget Update
I can't believe I'm admitting this!
I spent $3.50 on a Ghiradelli candy bar today! $3.50!! Out of Pocket! No Coupons!!
(Yes, it was delicious!)
March 4 Budget Update
Have you noticed a trend in my shopping? lol Jewel, again!
I did five separate transactions, so I could utilize my avenue, and roll my cats!
1.
2 Sobe Life Drinks
6 Crest Pro Health
I had Crest on my Avenue, and $1.50 coupons for each. I used a $5 cat earned previously, and paid just 28¢ out of pocket, and earned another $5 cat!
2.
2 two liters Soda
2 twelve packs Soda
1 33.9oz (the big canister) Folgers Coffee
I used a wine tag, and two $2 cats earned previously. I paid 89¢ out of pocket, and earned a $5 cat.
3.
1 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (I promised my daughter!)
2 One Touch Monitors
This was fun! The monitors were on sale for $14.99, and I had two coupons good up to $15! So, I only paid $1.29 out of pocket -- $1 for the candy (ouch!), and tax! I earned a $10 cat, though, for buying the monitors!
4.
1 eight piece chicken dinner meal!
This was on sale for $9.99, and I used a $5 cat and a $2 cat, and paid just $3.94 out of pocket! That's a cheap deal for chicken, two sides, and rolls for a family of five!
5.
6 Crest toothpastes
2 Sobe Life Drinks
I had Crest on my Avenue, and $1.50 coupons for each. I used a $5 cat earned previously, and paid just 22¢ out of pocket, and earned another $5 cat! (I don't know why this was less than my first transaction because they were identical...)
I did five separate transactions, so I could utilize my avenue, and roll my cats!
1.
2 Sobe Life Drinks
6 Crest Pro Health
I had Crest on my Avenue, and $1.50 coupons for each. I used a $5 cat earned previously, and paid just 28¢ out of pocket, and earned another $5 cat!
2.
2 two liters Soda
2 twelve packs Soda
1 33.9oz (the big canister) Folgers Coffee
I used a wine tag, and two $2 cats earned previously. I paid 89¢ out of pocket, and earned a $5 cat.
3.
1 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup (I promised my daughter!)
2 One Touch Monitors
This was fun! The monitors were on sale for $14.99, and I had two coupons good up to $15! So, I only paid $1.29 out of pocket -- $1 for the candy (ouch!), and tax! I earned a $10 cat, though, for buying the monitors!
4.
1 eight piece chicken dinner meal!
This was on sale for $9.99, and I used a $5 cat and a $2 cat, and paid just $3.94 out of pocket! That's a cheap deal for chicken, two sides, and rolls for a family of five!
5.
6 Crest toothpastes
2 Sobe Life Drinks
I had Crest on my Avenue, and $1.50 coupons for each. I used a $5 cat earned previously, and paid just 22¢ out of pocket, and earned another $5 cat! (I don't know why this was less than my first transaction because they were identical...)
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 3 Budget Update
I went to Jewel today to take full advantage of their new P&G and Pepsi Catalina deal. I did several transactions, but here's my final breakdown.
4 Sobe Drinks
12 Crest Toothpaste
3 package Pampers Diapers (regular price $12.49!)
4 two liters Soda
6 twelve packs Soda
2 64oz containers of Fruit Punch
1 box Stovetop Stuffing
My total cost was $8.28. I used coupons for the 12 packs of soda, the pampers, and the crest. I had a $5 catalina I earned previously, so I used that on my first transaction, and made sure to buy enough product to earn back my $5 each time. So, I essentially rolled a $5 catalina on each of my five transactions. On my final transaction, I also used one $2 catalina earned previously, and earned back my final $5 catalina to use next time! I also received a survey for more free french bread! I used my final $4.50 gift card credit, so my total out of pocket was just $3.78.
My receipts show a total saved of $115.20!!
4 Sobe Drinks
12 Crest Toothpaste
3 package Pampers Diapers (regular price $12.49!)
4 two liters Soda
6 twelve packs Soda
2 64oz containers of Fruit Punch
1 box Stovetop Stuffing
My total cost was $8.28. I used coupons for the 12 packs of soda, the pampers, and the crest. I had a $5 catalina I earned previously, so I used that on my first transaction, and made sure to buy enough product to earn back my $5 each time. So, I essentially rolled a $5 catalina on each of my five transactions. On my final transaction, I also used one $2 catalina earned previously, and earned back my final $5 catalina to use next time! I also received a survey for more free french bread! I used my final $4.50 gift card credit, so my total out of pocket was just $3.78.
My receipts show a total saved of $115.20!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Huggies, Purina, and Wendy's!
HUGGIES
Run to www.Coupons.com where there are now available two awesome money saving coupons:
Save $5 one Huggies Gentle Care product
Save $3 Huggies Natural Fit Product
You should be able to print two of each. The week of 3/8 there will be a Register rewards promotion at Walgreens: buy $25 in Huggies products and get $10 in Register Rewards back. The jumbo packs will be on sale for $10 each. With three of these coupons you can get three jumbo packs for $5 after coupons and register rewards!!
PURINA
There’s a new coupon available from Purina “Give a Bowl”. (http://www.giveabowl.com/Consumer/brands/brandSelector.html?LI=1) Save $3.50 off any package Purina Brand dog or cat food. All you need to do is fill out a small questionnaire and then enter your address or email address, and it should bring you to the coupon printing screen.
If you printed the $4 off any coupon a while back, you can still print this one but you will need to use a different email address.
These are the deals you could get at Walmart with this coupon:
Purina Alpo (6-pk.), $3.52 Pay $0.02 after this coupon.
Purina Cat Food (select varieties), $3.97, Pay $0.47 after coupon.
Purina Puppy Chow (4-lb. bag), $4.12, Pay $0.62 after coupon
WENDY'S
Free $1 Dollar Menu item at Wendy’s when you sign up for Wendy Mail. (http://www.wendys.com/news/signUp.jsp) After you sign up, you will get an email with a $1 off coupon.
Run to www.Coupons.com where there are now available two awesome money saving coupons:
Save $5 one Huggies Gentle Care product
Save $3 Huggies Natural Fit Product
You should be able to print two of each. The week of 3/8 there will be a Register rewards promotion at Walgreens: buy $25 in Huggies products and get $10 in Register Rewards back. The jumbo packs will be on sale for $10 each. With three of these coupons you can get three jumbo packs for $5 after coupons and register rewards!!
PURINA
There’s a new coupon available from Purina “Give a Bowl”. (http://www.giveabowl.com/Consumer/brands/brandSelector.html?LI=1) Save $3.50 off any package Purina Brand dog or cat food. All you need to do is fill out a small questionnaire and then enter your address or email address, and it should bring you to the coupon printing screen.
If you printed the $4 off any coupon a while back, you can still print this one but you will need to use a different email address.
These are the deals you could get at Walmart with this coupon:
Purina Alpo (6-pk.), $3.52 Pay $0.02 after this coupon.
Purina Cat Food (select varieties), $3.97, Pay $0.47 after coupon.
Purina Puppy Chow (4-lb. bag), $4.12, Pay $0.62 after coupon
WENDY'S
Free $1 Dollar Menu item at Wendy’s when you sign up for Wendy Mail. (http://www.wendys.com/news/signUp.jsp) After you sign up, you will get an email with a $1 off coupon.
Great Offers!
Here are some great offers! Click on the links that interest you!
Similac - Register and receive special offers and savings promotions.
Home Depot - Register for an in-store class and receive $10 coupon.
Touch of Gray - Print a rebate for the cost of Touch of Gray.
Similac - Register and receive special offers and savings promotions.
Home Depot - Register for an in-store class and receive $10 coupon.
Touch of Gray - Print a rebate for the cost of Touch of Gray.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
March 1 Budget Update
I'm always glad when the new month arrives as my $150 starts over, but I always tend to spend a lot on the first day, especially if I'm purchasing wine tags or other great coupons!
I spent $66 out of pocket on a trade for wine tags... beverage tags, party platter tags, mixer tags... all kinds of goodies that will probably allow me to stock up for many months to come!
I also did a bit of shopping today!
Walmart
1.02lbs Tomatoes
1 bag of Potatoes
2 packages of Shredded Lettuce
2.28lbs Bananas
1 package Hot Dogs
I had a $10 gift card from MyPoints, so I only spent $1.43 out of pocket.
Jewel
13 (yes, thirteen) twelve packs of Pepsi Products
2 bags of Tostitos
1 jar of Queso Dip
2 Gallons Milk
1 container of Lemonade
I used three $10 wine tags, a free coupon for the Queso, and paid $11.78 with my gift card. I paid $4.09 out of pocket. In looking over my receipt, I think I could have used four wine tags, making my total much less... I'm not sure how I missed that, although I did have a child with me which usually causes some level of distraction! I did receive 3 $5 cats for buying the pepsi and tostito products!
Jewel
4 packages of Ice Mountain Water
.47lbs of Yellow Squash
2 packages Shredded Mozz. Cheese
1 package Doritos
3lbs Onions
6 Crest Pro Health Toothpaste
1 Sobe Water
4 twelve packs Pepsi Products
I used two $10 wine tags for the beverages, $1.50 coupons for each Crest, three $2 catalinas earned previously for buying the water, and a $5 catalina earned previously for buying the soda. My total out of pocket was just $1.97. I earned three $5 cats for purchasing the soda and toothpaste, and two $2 cats for purchasing the water, for a total of $19 back!
I spent $66 out of pocket on a trade for wine tags... beverage tags, party platter tags, mixer tags... all kinds of goodies that will probably allow me to stock up for many months to come!
I also did a bit of shopping today!
Walmart
1.02lbs Tomatoes
1 bag of Potatoes
2 packages of Shredded Lettuce
2.28lbs Bananas
1 package Hot Dogs
I had a $10 gift card from MyPoints, so I only spent $1.43 out of pocket.
Jewel
13 (yes, thirteen) twelve packs of Pepsi Products
2 bags of Tostitos
1 jar of Queso Dip
2 Gallons Milk
1 container of Lemonade
I used three $10 wine tags, a free coupon for the Queso, and paid $11.78 with my gift card. I paid $4.09 out of pocket. In looking over my receipt, I think I could have used four wine tags, making my total much less... I'm not sure how I missed that, although I did have a child with me which usually causes some level of distraction! I did receive 3 $5 cats for buying the pepsi and tostito products!
Jewel
4 packages of Ice Mountain Water
.47lbs of Yellow Squash
2 packages Shredded Mozz. Cheese
1 package Doritos
3lbs Onions
6 Crest Pro Health Toothpaste
1 Sobe Water
4 twelve packs Pepsi Products
I used two $10 wine tags for the beverages, $1.50 coupons for each Crest, three $2 catalinas earned previously for buying the water, and a $5 catalina earned previously for buying the soda. My total out of pocket was just $1.97. I earned three $5 cats for purchasing the soda and toothpaste, and two $2 cats for purchasing the water, for a total of $19 back!
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