Carolina (Coupons) On My Mind

Harris Teeter- January 6

2012-01-06T17:11:00.003-05:00

It has been a long time! Since grad school and work consumes most of my life, I haven't had much time for coupons. We are on our last tube of toothpaste and my husband ran put of deodorant! Maybe this semester I can be better about couponing. I did manage to squeeze in a trip to HT, but only used one coupon even though it is super doubles! I am hoping to go back before Super Doubles is over.

It doesn't look like much, but I still spent almost $45!

5 pks Mountain Dew, B2G3 (ends up being just over $0.21 a can)
2 HT Orange Juices, e-vic special
1 Post Honey Bunches of Oats, sale + $1.00 coupon that doubled
2 Crystal Lights, B1G1
12.24 lbs of chicken, $1.66/lb

Total Value: $112.42
Total Spent: $43.60
Total Saved: $68.82 (61%)

On a side note, HT doesn't have Strawberry Honey Bunches of Oats, so I had to settle for Cinnamon. :(

HT Triples!

2011-09-20T16:56:00.003-04:00

Of course I waited until the last day to go (probably because I haven't been able to find time), and most of the good deals were sold out, but here's what I got:

1 Nestle Cookie Dough
2 Dominos Brown Sugar
1 Mueller's Pasta

Total Value: $8.12
Total Spent: $2.42
Total Saved: $5.70 (70%)

Kroger- Sept 1

2011-09-01T18:03:00.003-04:00

It has been a while since I had a couponing trip to the store... so you here go, mom!

2 bags tortilla chips
1 box queso
1 can tomatoes
1 pack gum (not pictured)
1 pumpkin
1 ice cream, free coupon

-$2 cellfire award
-$7 kroger rewards

Total Value: $15.27
Total Saved: $14.47 (95%)
Total Spent: $0.80

Harris Teeter- June 14

2011-06-15T12:15:00.003-04:00

Just a quick trip since we were running low on cereal...

Cereal was on sale for B1G1:

3 Apple Jacks
1 Fruit Loops
2 Honey Smacks

(2) $1/3 coupons

Total Value: $19.74
Total Spent: $7.96
Total Saved: $11.78 (60%)

Kroger- May 24

2011-05-24T17:45:00.002-04:00

Just a small trip- mainly for milk and hot dogs.

1 gallon milk
2 Oscar Meyer Selects, $1 coupon
1 Blue Bonnet
1 Kroger Buns
2 Sweet baby Rays, $1 coupon
2 apples
1 pkg cookies, manager's special
1 Honey bunches of oats

-$0.36 gift card balance

Total Value: $26.14
Total Spent: $10.86
Total Saved: $14.92 (57%)

Kroger- May 18

2011-05-18T18:11:00.003-04:00

Kroger is having a frozen items Mega Sale, so I stocked up on Sister Shubert's!

4* Sister Shubert's, (3) $0.50 coupons (doubled), (1) $0.75 coupon
1* New York Ciabatta Bread, $0.50 coupon (doubled)
3* Green Giant Veggies, $0.60/3 coupon
2* Cool Whips
1 green bell pepper
1 apple
6 Yoplait Yogurts

-$5 gift card from cereal deal a while back

Total Value: $35.40
Total Spent: $8.45
Total Saved: $26.55 (75%)

Harris Teeter- May 11

2011-05-11T16:41:00.000-04:00

We needed milk and eggs, but it turned into a slightly bigger trip...

1 gallon milk
1 dozen eggs
4 Pop-Tarts
2 Ken's Dressings, $1/2 coupon
1 McCormick Spice, $0.75 coupon (doubled) free
1 HT Flour
2 Jiffy Muffin Mixes
1 Biltmore Dressing, $0.75 coupon (doubled)
1 Colgate Toothbrush, $0.75 coupon (doubled) free
1 Nature's Own Bread $0.55 coupon (doubled
2 Michelena's Dinners

Total Value: $37.85
Total Spent: $18.41
Total Saved: $19.44 (51%)

Food Lion- May 6

2011-05-11T16:37:00.000-04:00

I needed the Hawaiian bread for a church activity, so I ran in to use the $5/25 coupon.

2 King's Hawaiian rolls,
2 Lays Chips, $2/2 coupon
1 Breve Cream Creamer, free coupon
1 Jenni-O Turkey Lion, manager's special
1 Dove chocolate bar
1 bag swiss cheese

Total Value: $36.36
Total Spent: $16.77
Total Saved: $19.59 (54%)

Kroger- May 3 Mega Event!

2011-05-03T16:39:00.004-04:00

We are still in stock up pile mode since moving... getting closer to having everything we need so we don't have to pay full price for things!

4* Ronzoni Pastas, (2) $1/2 coupons
2 Rice Krispies, $1/2 coupon
1* Minute Maid OJ
1 Kroger Ice Cream
6* Smart Ones meals
3 Kelloggs cereals, $1.50/3 coupon
2* Captain Crunch, $0.50 coupon (doubled)
1* Life Cereal
4* Ragu Sauces
3 ears corn
1 green bell pepper
1 squash
1 zucchini
2 apples
1 Kraft Singles Cheese
1 Kroger shredded Swiss
2* Oscar Meyer Lunch Meats

*Buy 10 items, get $5 off*

Total Value: $84.84
Total Spent: $43.33
Total Saved: $41.51 (49%)

CVS- May 3

2011-05-03T16:32:00.000-04:00

My ECBs were expiring, so I ran in to get a few things.

1 Swiffer Cloths refill, $0.50 coupon
1 Mr. Clean, $0.50 coupon
1 Cascade, $1 coupon
2 Crunch Bars

-$10 ECBs

Total Value: $20. 82
Total Spent: $0.87 ($0.85 was tax)
Total Saved: $19.95 (96%)

Got $3 ECBs back.

Who says there are never coupons for produce?

2011-04-19T16:18:00.001-04:00

I made a quick trip to Food lion today because they had a produce coupon on their website.

.88 lb Gala Apples, on sale for $0.99 lb
.38 lb red pepper
2 oranges
1.65 lb bananas
1 bag baby carrots

-$3/$6 produce

Total Value: $7.14
Total Spent: $3.44
Total Saved: $3.70 (52%)

CVS- April 4

2011-04-04T16:39:00.000-04:00

Quick run to CVS to do the Proctor and Gamble Deal.

2 Bounty Basic Paper Towels, (2) $1 coupons
1 Charmin Basic Toilet Paper, $0.25 coupon
1 Tide, $1 coupon
2 Herbal Essences, B1G1 coupon, $1 coupon

-$1 ECB
-$2 ECB
-$6.58 ECB

Total Value: $50.99
Total Spent: $19.93
Total Saved: $31.06

Got back $10 ECBs!

Kroger and HT March 29

2011-03-30T03:15:00.000-04:00

Since we basically are starting all over on the groceries, my savings isn't great... but hey, we gotta eat!

Kroger:

Total Value: $28.54
Total Spent: $12.58
Total Saved: $15.96 (56%)

Harris Teeter:

Total Value: $37.77
Total Spent: $17.09
Total Saved: $20.68 (55%)

CVS- March 3 & 4

2011-03-04T16:42:00.000-05:00

I ran to CVS yesterday to use some ECBs that were expiring. When I got there, the deal was better than I thought. I ended up not using my ECBs, so I ran back today to use them before they expired.

March 3

2 Crest Toothpaste, rang up $1.04, (2) $0.75 coupons

Total Value: $8.54
Total Spent: $.74
Total Saved: $7.80 (91%)

Got back $6.58 ECBs

*Turns out, this kind was on clearance for $1.04, but I still got the ECBs. I checked with the manager to make sure it was right.*

Since I didn't use my ECBs, I ran to CVS again today:

1 Soft Soap Body Wash
1 Dove Chocolate Bar

-$4 ECB
-$0.99 ECB

Total Value: $7.08
Total Spent: $0.59
Total Saved: $6.49 (92%)

Got back $2 ECBs

Kroger- February 20

2011-02-20T21:04:00.001-05:00

What was a small trip, turned into a bigger one than I hoped...

10* Banquet Frozen Dinners
1 gallon milk
1 loaf bread, manager's special
1 Kroger OJ
1 Little Debbie
1 Nature Valley Granola Bars, free coupon
1 doz eggs, free coupon
1 pkg Oscar Meyer lunch meat, free coupon
2 red apples
1 green apple
1 pkg tortillas
some grapes

-$8 rewards
-$2 Cellfire Cinderella Coupon

Total Value: $37.27
Total Spent: $6.78
Total Saved: $30.49 (82%)

Got back $3 off my next order! :)

Really?

2011-02-18T17:11:00.001-05:00

This is not a grocery post.. and you probably won't see one for a while because we are moving. Again. But not far this time- just about 20 miles. Where? We'll we're not sure yet. We are going house shopping next weekend. But before I even knew we'd be doing that, I bought this with the hope of a move:

You see, Home Depot was having a 75% off sale and most of it had free shipping. I couldn't restrain myself.

1 BEHR 3 inch brush
1 3pk BEHR roller covers
2 BEHR 5 piece painting kits

Total Value: $58.10
Total Spent: $17.68
Total Saved: $40.42 (70%- because I had to pay a little shipping)

CVS- February 7

2011-02-07T15:51:00.000-05:00

Just a quick trip to CVS- believe it or not, we were running low on cereal! (hope that is enough text at the top, dad!)

2 Lucky Charms $1/2 coupon
1 Multi Grain Cheerios
1 Trident Layers

-$10 ECB

Total Value: $14.94
Total Spent: $0.28 (all tax)
Total Saved: $14.66 (98%)

Got back $4, $0.99 ECBs

Kroger- January 30

2011-01-30T14:12:00.001-05:00

Another great Mega Event Trip. I won't need Rotel anytime soon!

10* Rotels, (10) $0.25 coupons that doubled
2* Kraft 2% Singles, (2) $1 coupons, $1 e-coupon
4* Honest Teas, (2) $0.50 coupons that doubled, $1/2 coupon
2* Kettle Chips
2* Philly Cream Cheeses
8 Dial Soaps, Manager's Special
1 bouquet, Manager's Special

Total Value: $63.50
Total Spent: $9.21
Total Saved: $54.29 (85%)

Kroger- January 27

2011-01-27T16:26:00.001-05:00

I LOVE Mega Events. Of course, they were out of several things I had planned on getting. Usually Mega Events last 2 weeks, so hopefully the next time I can make it to the store, everything will be restocked.

3* Hunts Diced Tomatoes, $1/3 coupon
7* Rotel, (2) $1/3 coupons, B3G1 coupon
3* Mountain Dews
2* Philly Cream Cheese
1 gallon milk
3 Tortilla Chips
3* Hormel Chilis, $1/3 coupon
2* Propels
3 Food Should Taste Good Chips, $2/3 coupon

* Buy 10 items, get $5 off *

Total Value: $47.79
Total Spent: $19.52
Total Saved: $28.27 (59%)

CVS- January 22

2011-01-22T11:11:00.000-05:00

1 pk Charmin, $0.25 coupon
1 8pk Duracell C Batteries (for my Roomba's virtual walls), $1.50 coupon
6 Puffs, (2) $0.25/3 coupons

-$10 ECBs from Pepsi deal I did last week

Total Value: $42.29
Total Spent: $15.68
Total Saved: $26.61 (63%)

Got $10 ECBs back... I might run out and do the Pepsi deal again.. :)

I know, I know...

2011-01-09T19:18:00.001-05:00

I haven't made a real trip to the grocery store in a LONG time! We did buy 11 lbs of chicken for less than $19 this weekend though! Hoping the sales will pick up soon.

Also wanted to update you on my swagbucks. I started about this time last year. I got $145 in Amazon gift cards! In ONE year! It helped us pay for a bookshelf, a camera, a grill, and a few Christmas presents. Are you swagging yet?

CVS- December 21

2010-12-21T11:23:00.000-05:00

Wow.. it has been a while since I have done major shopping! Hopefully the new year will bring some new deals.

Last month, CVS ran a special that if you bought a $25 e-gift card, you got a $5 e-card for free. Knowing that I would eventually spend $25 at CVS, I jumped on it to get the free $5.

(3) Duracell 10 pks AA (all out of AAA) :(

(3) $1.50 coupons
-$0.79 ECB
-$3.99 ECB
-$5 from free e-gift card

Got Back $5 ECBs

Total Value: $23.61
Total Spent: $5.15 (I used the $25 gift card, but since I actually paid for it, this is my amount spent)
Total Saved: $18.46 (78%)

CVS Thanksgiving Morning!

2010-11-25T08:38:00.000-05:00

Before we left for our trip, I ran to CVS :)

#1-
1 Herbal Essences, $0.50 coupon

-$3 ECB

Total Spent: $0.80

Got $3.99 ECBs back

#2-
1 Herbal Essences, $0.50 coupon
1 Reese's

-$3.99 ECB

Total Spent: $0.66

Got $3.99, $0.79 ECBs back.

Overall:
Total Value: $11.15
Total Spent: $1.46
Total Saved: $9.69 (87%)

Kroger and Harris Teeter- November 20

2010-11-21T16:59:00.001-05:00

Kroger-

1 Cool Whip
2 Kroger Veggies (had a coupon, but forgot to use it.. oops!)
6 eggs
2 Rotel
1 Sandwich thins, Manager's Special
2 Suave Deodorants,(2) $0.50 coupons that doubled
2 Suave Men's Shampoo (2) $0.50 coupons that doubled
1 Nature Valley Granola Bars, free coupon
1 Oscar Meyer Lunch Meat, free coupon
1 Eggplant
1.3 lbs chicken (which I just realized we overpayed for.. hope an email can fix it)

-$12 rewards coupon

Total Value: $33.55
Total Spent: $5.34
Total Saved: $28.21 (84%)

HT-

1 OJ
1 Starbucks Coffee, e-VIC, $1
1 Cream Cheese
1 Mt Dew

Total Value: $15.08
Total Spent: $9.18
Total Saved: $5.90 (38%)

Harris Teeter- November 5

2010-11-06T09:51:00.000-04:00

Had to run in and get some drinks to take to a friend's house. So I picked up a few free/cheap things since it was SUPER DOUBLES!!!

2 Martha White Muffin Mixes, $0.55/2 coupon that doubled
2 Barilla Pastas, $1/2 coupon that doubled
1 Sundrop
1 HT Cola
2 Folger's Coffee (2) $1 coupons that doubled

-$5 catalina from GM deal

Total Value: $17.26
Total Spent: $0.51
Total Saved: $16.75 (97%)

Kroger November 4

2010-11-04T16:44:00.000-04:00

24* Campbell's Cream of.. (6) $0.30/2 coupons that doubled
6 Jimmy Dean sausages, B1G1, (3) $1.50/2 coupons
1 Scrubby thingy (not on sale, but much needed!!)
1* Pillsbury Pie crust, $0.50 coupon that doubled
10* Quaker Chewy Bars, (5) $0.75/2 coupons
2* Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, (2) $1 coupons
2* Carnation Evap. Milk, $0.50/2 coupon that doubled
1* Command Hook, $1 coupon

Total Value: $94.00
Total Spent: $32.75
Total Saved: $61.25 (66%)

CVS- November 3

2010-11-03T16:23:00.000-04:00

My ECBs were expiring, so I just ran in to use them and get a few back.

1 Secret Travel Size
1 Olay Body Wash

-$3 ECBs
-$5 off Olay wyb Secret

Total Value: $12.11
Total Spent: $0.62 (all tax)
Total Saved: $11.49 (95%)

Got $3 ECBs back!

Kroger and Harris Teeter- October 29

2010-10-29T17:33:00.001-04:00

Our budget every month for groceries, toiletries, etc is $150/mo. We usually don't spend it all, but our rule is that we have to- even if at the end of the month we just buy fun stuff. This was one of those months... We got steak!

Harris Teeter-

1 pk pork chops, marked 1/2 off
4 Martha White Muffin Mixes, B1G1, (2) $0.55/2 coupons that doubled
6 Campbell's Cream of.. (2) $1.50/3 soups

- $4 catalina from GM deal

Total Value: $17.22
Total Spent: $0.24
Total Saved: $16.98 (99%)

Kroger-

5 Tortilla Chips
2 Kroger Wheat Thins
1 Strip Steak
12 Yoplait yogurts, (2) $0.40/6 coupons that doubled, (2) $0.40/6 e-coupons
1 Luzianne tea, free coupon
1* Reese's Puffs
3* Cinnamon Toast Crunch, (2) $1/2 coupons, (2) $0.55 e-coupons
2 Dawns, manager's special, $1 coupon, $0.50 coupon that doubled (both free)
1 loaf bread
1 jar pickles
1 gallon milk
2 half gallons chocolate milk
2 potatoes
2 Cream cheese
1 Pumpkin Puree
1 Teddy Grams to-go pack
1 lb bananas

- $3 catalina from last week
- $10/$50 from mail

Total Value: $68.19
Total Spent: $30.39
Total Saved: $37.80 (55%)

Overall

Total Value: $85.41
Total Spent: $30.63
Total Saved: $54.78 (64%)

I also scored a 6 ft pre-lit tree from Dollar General for $20 thanks to a $5/$25 coupon that printed last week!

Kroger and Harris Teeter- October 17

2010-10-17T15:27:00.000-04:00

Here's the breakdown:

Kroger-

8 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, (4) $0.40/2 coupons that doubled, (3) $0.50/2 e-coupons
1 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, $0.35 coupon that doubled
5 Pillsbury Grands!, $0.30/2 coupon that doubled, $0.40 coupon that doubled, $0.30/2 e-coupon
4 Crest Toothpaste, on sale for $1, (4) $0.50 coupons that doubled FREE
2* TGIF Snacks, $1.50/2 coupon
10 Campbell's Cream of... (2) $0.25/4 coupons that doubled, $0.40/2 coupon that doubled, $1.50/3 e-coupon
4* Marie Callendar Meals, $1.50/4 coupon
1 Healthy Choice Meal, $0.50 coupon that doubled
3* Tombstones
4 Athenos Hummus, $1 coupon
1 Dial Soap, $0.35 coupon that doubled
1 Little Debbie

-$1 e-coupon because one didn't work last week
*Buy 10 items, save $5*

Total Value: $93.73
Total Spent: $32.27
Total Saved: $61.46 (66%)

Received $3 OYNO for buying 5 Grands!

Harris Teeter-

1 Heinz Ketchup, $0.75 coupon that doubled
1 Betty Crocker Muffin Mix, $0.50 coupon that doubled
1 BC Cake Mix
1 BC Frosting, $0.75 wyb frosting AND cake coupon that doubled
3 Green Giant Veggis, $0.60/3 coupon that doubled
6 Pillsbury Grands!, (2) $0.75/3 coupons that doubled
2 Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, (2) $0.75 coupons that doubled
1 Pillsbury Orange Danish Rolls, $0.50 coupon that doubled

Total Value: $36.84
Total Spent: $10.91
Total Saved: $25.93 (70%)

Got back $20 in coupons for buying $20 in General Mills Products

Overall

Total Value: $130.57
Total Spent: $43.18
Total Saved: $87.39 (67%)

CVS- October 13

2010-10-15T16:57:00.000-04:00

1 gallon milk
1 Brach's Candy Corn
1 Dial Soap
1 Scare n Share Candy Bag

-$1.50 ECB
-$5/$15 from scanner
-$0.35 Dial coupon
-$0.99 Brach's coupon from scanner

Total Value: $16.95
Total Spent: $7.13
Total Saved: $9.82 (58%)

Got $1 ECB back!

Kroger 10/10/10!

2010-10-10T16:49:00.000-04:00

4* Velveeta Cups
5* Nabisco Cups to Go
3* Pop-Tarts, $1/3 e-coupon
4* Green Giant Steamers, (2) $0.50/2 coupons that doubled, (2) $0.50/2 e-coupons
2* Sister Shubert's Rolls, (2) $0.50 coupons that doubled
2 Kroger Veggies, $0.40/2 coupon
1 Kroger Buns, Manager's special for $0.69
1 Kroger Bread
1 Bounty Paper Towels, $0.50 coupon that doubled
2* Wonda Exceptionals, $1/2 coupon, free e-coupon
2 Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream, (2) $0.40 coupons
2* Florida Natural OJ, (2) $0.65 coupons

*Buy 10 Items, get $5 Off

Total Value: $60.02
Total Spent: $22.78
Total Saved: $37.24 (62%)

I had $1 e-coupon not come off, but hopefully I will get a credit for next time.

CVS- October 9

2010-10-10T16:46:00.000-04:00

Ran into CVS to see if another $5 off Halloween decor/costumes printed out... and it did!

2 Table Decorations
2 Glow Stick Jewelry

-$5 off Halloween

Total Value: $5.26
Total Spent: $0
Total Saved: $5.26 (100%)

CVS- October 4

2010-10-04T17:04:00.001-04:00

2 Pumpkin Candles
2 Jack o Lantern candle holders
1 Revlon Nail Polish

-$5 off Halloween coupon
-$3 ECB
-$0.99 ECB

Total Value: $11.76
Total Spent: $0.29 --> all tax
Total Saved: $11.47 (98%)

Received $3 ECBs back and $1.50 ECBs for Summer Spending

Food Lion- October 1

2010-10-01T16:10:00.001-04:00

It is beautiful outside!!! I rode with the windows down all .8 miles to Food Lion. :)

2* Jif Peanut Butters, $2
2* Smucker's Jellies, $2, (2) $1/2 Jif AND Smucker's coupon
1* Frosted Flakes
1 Chips Ahoy
1 Cheese Nips, $1/2 Nabisco coupon
3 Lemonades, B1G1
2 Pop-Tarts, $1.50
6** Smart Ones, $1/5 coupon

* Buy 5 items, get $5 off
** Buy 6 items, get $5 off

Total Value: $45.50
Total Spent: $21.76
Total Saved: $23.74 (52%)

...There are coupons for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts on Kellogg's website, but of course, my computer wouldn't print them...

Harris Teeter- Sept 12

2010-09-12T17:18:00.000-04:00

9.73 lbs of chicken, $1.66/lb
2 HT Cereals, e-vic special
2 Velveetas
2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 Breakstone Sour Cream, $5 coupon for velveeta, cream cheese, and sour cream
4 Campbell Soups, $0.25/4 coupon that doubled

Total Value: $73.60
Total Spent: $25.16
Total Saved: $48.44 (65%)

CVS- Sept 12

2010-09-12T17:12:00.001-04:00

Didn't work out how I planned, but I still got some green tea!

1 Brach's Candy Corn
5 Arizona Dt Green Tea
1 Skintimate Shaving Cream
1 Cookie Pack

-$3/10 coupon that printed from coupon printer in store
-$10 ECB

Total Value: $13.77
Total Spent: $0.77 (0.75 of that is tax)
Total Saved: $13.00 (94%)

$3 ECB, $0.99 ECB back!

Got Captain Crunch?

2010-09-11T16:36:00.000-04:00

Ran to Kroger for a few things:

8 Peanut Butter Crunch (8) $0.50 coupons that doubled
2 Berry Crunch (2) $0/50 coupons that doubled
1 gallon milk
1 Coffeemate, $0.55 coupon
1 Bounty Paper towels, free e-coupon from Kroger game, $0.25 coupon
2 Tortilla Chips
2 Mountain Dews
1 Kroger Ice Cream, $0.65 coupon

Total Value: $45.67
Total Spent: $19.56
Total Saved: $26.11 (58%)

It's been a while!

2010-09-03T16:33:00.001-04:00

As I pulled the last of my chicken out of the freezer, I realized I hadn't bought any since April! That's what a good stockpile will do for you! (I did buy split breasts 2 months ago, but I am talking about boneless skinless.) I haven't even had a decent trip to the grocery store in at least a month!

Kroger-

2 Quaker Life Cereals, $1/2 coupon
2 Peanut Butter Crunch, (2) $0.50 coupons that doubled
2 Active Lifestyle OJ, closeout price $0.95
1 Kroger frozen veggie, free coupon
1 Oscar Meyer Lunch Meat, free coupon
1 Cran-Apple Juice, manager's special
~5.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Total Value: $43.48
Total Spent: $18.91
Total Saved: $24.57 (57%)

Harris Teeter-

2 HT Tortillas, B1G1
2 Kraft Cheese, e-vic special
2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 Kraft Singles, $5/5 Kraft/Philadelphia products
1 HT Ice Cream, e-vic special
1 Bestlife Buttery Spray, e-vic special, $1 coupon

Total Value: $27.21
Total Spent: $5.33
Total Saved: $21.88 (80%)

Quick Shopping Trip- Spent $21.67

2010-08-21T17:21:00.000-04:00

We ran to the mall in Cary for a few things before we caught a movie. We were there for about 30 min, so like I said, a quick trip!

First up was Gap-

2 pairs of boxers, $2 for $20
2 shirts for me, one was on sale

-$50 groupon (which I actually got for $5 because I had groupon credit!)

Total Value: $61.00
Total Spent: $6.62 ($1.62 + $5 groupon)
Total Saved: $54.50 (89%)

Belk-

1 pair dress pants, 40% off

-$37.73 gift card (we finally spent all the credit from wedding gifts!)

Total Value: $65.00
Total Spent: $4.29
Total Saved: $60.71 (93%)

Macy's-

1 bow tie (J's boss has been joking with him about wearing one)

Total Value: $39.50
Total Spent: $10.76
Total Saved: $28.74 (73%)

Overall-

Value: $164.00
Spent: $21.67
Saved: $142.33 (87%)

Kroger August 16

2010-08-16T10:58:00.000-04:00

I start back to school tomorrow, so I stocked up on quick lunches.

10 Smart Ones, (5) $0.50/2 coupons that doubled
2 Minute Maid Frozen Lemonades, on sale for $1, (2) $0.75 coupons
2 Oatmeal Creme Pies
5 Michelina's, $1/5 coupon
1 Dial soap, on sale for $1, $0.35 coupon that doubled
1 gallon milk
1 Sara Lee loaf of bread
1 Kroger Buns, $0.20 e-coupon
*2 Powerades
*6 Lunchables
1 Moore's Marinade, manager's special
5 Kroger veggies
2 Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, on sale for $1 $0.50 e-coupon, $0.75 e-coupon
1 Butterball Turkey Meat, $0.75 coupon
1 Kroger Chips
1 Kroger Tortilla Chips

** Buy 8, get $4 off**

-$1 e-coupon
-$6 reward coupon
-Double Points coupon (reward and double points for Raleigh area rewards program)

Total Value: $79.54
Total Spent: $37.45
Total Saved: $42.09 (53%)

Harris Teeter Super Doubles August 13

2010-08-13T17:21:00.000-04:00

There weren't a lot of deals, but I was near a HT, so I did run in and get a few things. Mainly cereal. Believe it or not, we are running low!!

2 Frosted Cheerios, $1/2 coupon that doubled
1 Lucky Charms
1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, $1/2 GM Cereals coupon that doubled
2 Seventh Generation Wipes, (2) $1 coupons that doubled
2 Bic Pens, $1/2 coupon that doubled
2 Febreze Air Effects, (2) $1 coupons that doubled
1 Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix
1 Aunt Jemima Syrup, $1/2 AJ products coupon that doubled
4 Mentos Gum, (2) $1/2 coupons that doubled (not pictured)
1 Pantene Shampoo, $1.50 coupon that doubled

Total Value: $53.88 (WOW, I can't imagine actually paying that much!)
Total Spent: $15.24
Total Saved: $38.64 (72%)

Look What I Got For Less Than $15!

2010-07-29T16:31:00.000-04:00

Harris Teeter

1 gallon milk, e-vic special
1 dozen eggs, e-vic special
1 loaf HT bread, e-vic special

Total Value: $6.34
Total Spent: $3.38
Total Saved: $2.96 (47%)

Kroger

2* Head and Shoulders, B1G1
2 Athenos Hummus, on sale for $1
2* Gilette Body Washes, (2) $2 coupons
1* Tampax Pearl, $1 e-coupon, $2 coupon
2 Kettle Chips, (2) $1 coupons
1 Kroger Jelly
1* Frebreze Air Effects, $1.50 e-coupon, free when you buy Frebreze Fabric coupon
1 Frebreze Fabric Freshner, $1 e-coupon
1 Crest Toothpaste, on sale for $1, $0.50 coupon that doubled FREE
1* Herbal Essences Shampoo, $0.50 coupon that doubled
1* Herbal Essences Mousse, free when you buy shampoo coupon
1 Prilosec (14 ct), $4 e-coupon, $5 coupon

-$2.50 catalina from last week
-$5 catalina from last week

**Buy 4 items, get $4 off**

Total Value: $74.65
Total Spent: $10.54 ($3 of this was tax!)
Total Saved: $64.11 (89%)

Kroger Mega Sale! July 22

2010-07-22T16:46:00.001-04:00

I went back to get a few deals. And I found some great manager's specials!

1* Tombstone Pizza, $2 coupon
5* Gatorades
1 Trix, manager's special for $0.99, $0.55 e-coupon
2* Velveeta Cups
3* Florida's Natural OJ
5 Michelina's Dinners, on sale for $0.88, $1/5 coupon
1 Kettle Chips, on sale for $3.49, $1 coupon
1 gallon milk
1* Suave D.O., $0.50 coupon that doubled
2* Philly Cream Cheese
3* Kraft Cheese
2* Energizer batteries, (2) $1 coupons
2 oranges
1* Bryer's Ice Cream
6 Kroger veggies, on sale for $0.88
1 A&W Topping, $0.55 coupon, $0.75 e-coupon
3 lbs ground chicken, manager's special $1.39/lb

** Buy 10 items, get $5 off **

Total Value: $94.76
Total Spent: $43.49
Total Saved: $51.27 (54%)

And I received $5 off my next order for buying 5 Kraft/Philly items and $2.50 off my next order for buying the A&W topping!

Harris Teeter- July 19

2010-07-19T12:10:00.001-04:00

1 gallon milk
1 Chips Ahoy Cookies, e-vic special, $1 coupon
1 HT sour cream
1 HT graham crackers
2 Dove Chocolate Bars, e-vic special
1 Best Life Buttery Spread, e-vic special, $1 coupon
1 Wonder SmartWhite Bread, e-vic special

Total Value: $23.69
Total Spent: $10.11
Total Saved: $13.58 (57%)

CVS- July 16

2010-07-16T13:00:00.000-04:00

2 Head and Shoulders, on sale for $4.99 each
1 Butterfinger

-B1G1 coupon (the computer actually took off $5.99)
-$3 ECB
-$0.98 ECB

Total Value: $13.71
Total Spent: $0.74 (all tax)
Total Saved: $12.97 (95%)

Got $2 ECBs back!

CVS- July 12

2010-07-12T10:29:00.000-04:00

My newspaper didn't come this week, so I ordered a few coupons. I am waiting until they come in to go back to CVS. So it was just a quick trip for their three day sale.

As a teacher, I can always use more pens and scissors!

Each were on sale for $0.99 and get $0.99 ECBs back Sunday-Tuesday.

Used $2 in ECBS from previous weeks

Total Value: $5.56
Total Spent: $0.06 (all tax!)
Total Saved: $5.50 (99%)

And I got $1.98 in ECBs back!

Kroger Mega Sale! July 11

2010-07-11T17:44:00.000-04:00

3 Kroger Frozen Veggies, on sale for $1, $1.50/3 coupon
1* Florida Natural Juice
3* Mountain Dews
6* Gatorades
2* Philadelphia Cream Cheese
2* Life Cereals, $1/2 coupon
6 Yoplait Yogurts, $0.45/6 coupon (doubled), $0.40/6 e-coupon
1* Deli Creations, $1 coupon
1* Act II Popcorn, $0.40 coupon (doubled)
1* Boulder Chips, $1 coupon
1* Suave Deodorant, $0.50 coupon (doubled)
3* Tombstone Pizzas

* Buy 10 items, get $5 off *

Total Value: $59.43
Total Spent: $25.97
Total Saved: $33.46 (56%)

Food Lion, Kroger, Harris Teeter, and Wal-Mart July 8

2010-07-08T15:46:00.000-04:00

Whew.. 4 stores in a day..

I didn't have a space big enough for everything, so I had to make two pictures. :)

Food Lion

3 lbs ground chicken, manager's special $1.56/lb
2 red apples
2 granny smith apples
1 squash
3 bananas (which somehow did not make it into the picture)
1 Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage, on sale for $2, $0.55 coupon
1 All, on sale for $2.35, $2 coupon (because I needed more detergent...)
3.58 lbs split chicken breast

-$0.50/$3 coupon for produce

Total Value: $29.21
Total Spent: $14.18
Total Saved: $15.03 (51%)

Kroger

1 gallon milk, on sale for $2.39
1/2 gallon milk, manager's special $0.70
1 Kroger Private Selection Ice Cream, free coupon
1 Kroger Ice Cream, on sale for $1.88, $0.50 e-coupon
3 cobs of corn, $0.17 ea
3 Pop-Tarts, $1/2 coupon, $1/2 e-coupon, (1) manager's special for $0.99
2 Oscar Meyer Lunch meats, $1/2 coupon
1 Smart Ones Entree, free coupon
3 Frosted Flakes, on sale for $1.99, $1/2 coupon, $1/2 e-coupon
1 Apple Jackson sale for $1.99, $1/2 Kellogg's coupon
1 Smart Balance Peanut Butter, free e-coupon from Summer of Savings

Total Value: $48.21
Total Spent: $18.22
Total Saved: $29.99 (62%)

Harris Teeter

1 Mrs. Clark's Apple Juice, on sale for $0.97
1 Frozen Strawberries, B1G1
2 lbs ground beef

Total Value: $10.49
Total Spent: $6.11
Total Saved: $4.38 (42%)

Wal-Mart

1 DiGornio deep dish, free coupon
1 Arizona Green Tea
1 Sister Shubert's Rolls, free coupon
14 burritos

Total Value: $14.27
Total Spent: $8.22
Total Saved: $6.05 (42%)

Overall Totals:
Total Value: $102.18
Total Spent: $47.72
Total Saved: $55.45 (54%)

Swagbucks!

2010-06-24T18:15:00.000-04:00

Have you started swagging yet?! If not, sign up here!

Since January, I have redeemed 23 $5 Amazon gift cards. These cards helped purchase a bookshelf/pantry, a grill, and a digital camera!

Here are a few tips to get you started!

-install the toolbar, it will be easier to remember to search. You can earn 5-100 swagbucks for a single search!

-do the daily poll, special offer, the toolbar, and surveys EVERYDAY! You get one point for visiting each day. Might not seem like much, but 4/day adds up!

-The Swag Guy puts out codes. You can find clues on twitter, the blog, the toolbar or by googling for helpful websites. They are only valid for a certain amount of time and range from 4-50 swagbucks. Also, when you find a code, search for it!

So what are you waiting for?! Sign up today... start earning some Christmas money maybe?!

CVS and Food Lion- June 21

2010-06-21T11:37:00.000-04:00

Food Lion-
1 Food Lion Pasta, $1.00 FLIP (Food Lion Internet Printable)
1 Food Lion Chunk Cheese, $2.00 FLIP
1 Food Lion Eggs, $1.00 FLIP

Total Value: $4.48
Total Spent: $0.42
Total Saved: $4.06 (94%)

CVS-
1 Mitchum Deodorant, $0.75 coupon
1 CVS Acetaminophen
2 Power Bars

-8 ECBs

Total Value: $14.04
Total Spent: $0.79
Total Saved: $13.25 (94%)

Got back $5.98 in ECBs!

Kroger- June 14

2010-06-14T16:45:00.000-04:00

3 Kroger Frozen Veggies, on sale for $1, $1.50/3 catalina
4 Ivory Soaps, on sale for $1, (4) $0.50 coupons that doubled FREE
1 Dial Soap, on sale for $1, $0.35 coupon that doubled
2 Keebler Cookies, on sale for $1.99, $1/2 coupon
1 Sister Shubert's Rolls, on sale for $2.50, $0.50 coupon that doubled
2 Turkey Hill Ice Creams, on sale for $1.99, $1/2 coupon
5 Michelina's, $1/5 coupon
3 Kroger Pop-Tarts, on sale for $1
2 Nature's Own Breads, B1G1, (2) $0.75 coupons
2 bananas

Total Value: $51.23
Total Spent: $19.24
Total Saved: $31.99 (63%)

Medco Health Codes!

2010-06-09T10:33:00.000-04:00

2 Aleve 100ct
3 Edge Shaving Cream
1 Thera Breath Mouthwash
1 Thera Breath Gun
1 Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit

,
This is what I ordered Friday using the $10 off codes. I paid $7.74 for all this, including shipping to my house! No clue how much I saved, but my guess is at least 80%! Another code was out Monday, so those items should be coming soon!

Kroger and Harris Teeter- May 26

2010-05-26T18:50:00.000-04:00

I bought a few more things than I planned, but I found some deals too good to pass up!

Kroger

5 Bags tortilla chips, on sale for $0.88!
2 Tony's Pizzas, $1/2 coupon
4 Tombstone Pizzas, on sale for $2.68!
2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, on sale for $0.99, $1/2 coupon
1 Kroger Mouthwash, manager's special $0.75
1 Kroger Bread, manager's special $0.39
2 Bananas
1 California Pizza Flatbread, on sale for $2.50, $1.00 coupon
1 Hot Dog Buns

Total Value: $38.01
Total Spent: $21.36
Total Saved: $16.65 (44%)

Harris Teeter

1 Luigi's Real Italian Ice, B1G1, $0.50 coupon that doubled
1 Vlasic Pickles, B1G1, $0.50 coupon that doubled
2 Wheat Thins, on sale for $1.84, $1/2 coupon

Total Value: $13.17
Total Spent: $3.53
Total Saved: $9.64 (73%)

More Super Doubles

2010-05-23T19:25:00.000-04:00

1 Snuggle, on sale for $3, $1.50 coupon that doubled
1 Classico 44 oz, e-vic special, $1.50 coupon that doubled*
1 Red Baron Pizza by the Slice, on sale for $4, $1.00 coupon that doubled, $4 rebate to be submitted
1 gallon milk, on sale for $2.27
1 Frito Lay Variety Pack, on sale for $8, $1.00 coupon that doubled
2 Weber seasonings, e-vic special, $1/2 coupon that doubled
1 McCormick Red Pepper, $1.00 coupon that doubled
1 Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, $1.00 coupon that doubled
1 HT Ice Cream, on sale for $2.
1 Dove for Men Soap, on sale for $2.50, $1.00 coupon that doubled

*Cashier did not actually scan this coupon, but I didn't notice until I got home. Always check your receipts! That is $3 I could have saved!*

Total Value: $45.46
Total Spent: $18.42
Total Saved: $27.04 (59%)

Super Doubles at HT

2010-05-21T17:40:00.001-04:00

Not a big trip. I left the house in a hurry so I forgot a few coupons... oops! I might go back before Wednesday. :)

2 Deli Creations, on sale for $2.50, (2) $1.00 coupon that doubled
2 Nestle Cookie Dough, (2) $1.00 coupons that doubled
1 Red Baron Pizza, e-vic special
1 Butterfinger (not pictured), free coupon

Total Value: $18.02
Total Spent: $5.61
Total Saved: $12.41 (69%)

Kroger and Harris Teeter- May 13

2010-05-13T16:34:00.001-04:00

Harris Teeter
1 Special K Low Fat Granola Cereal, B1G1, $1.00 coupon
1 Butterball Turkey Bacon, on sale for $2.50, $0.75 coupon that doubled

Total Value: $6.18
Total Spent: $1.63
Total Saved: $4.55 (74%)

Kroger

6 Yoplait Yogurts, on sale for $0.44, (2) $0.40/6 coupon that doubled
1 Budget Gourmet, on sale for $0.49
6 Mountain Dews, B4G2
1 Cheerios, on sale for $2, $0.55 e-coupon
1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, on sale for $2, $0.55 e-coupon, $1/2 General Mills Cereals
1 Pop-Tarts (J was running low)
2 Tropicana OJ, on sale for $2.38, $1/2 coupon
1 gallon milk

-$3.00 catalina for buying Scrubbing Bubbles new Spray Cleaner
-$1.00 coupon from Kroger

I also received two free Redbox rentals for buying 6 Pepsi products!

Total Value: $38.22
Total Spent: $15.73
Total Saved: $22.49 (59%)

I don't blog about all my trips to the store, but since January, here are my totals including small trips for things we needed or just wanted. :)

Total Value: $1,246
Total Spent: $526 (~$117/mo!)
Total Saved: $730 (58%)

Harris Teeter Triples!

2010-04-28T21:35:00.001-04:00

9 Hamburger Helpers, on sale for $1 (3) $0.75 coupons that tripled
2 Betty Crocker Warm Delights, (2)$0.75 coupons that tripled
1 Betty Crocker Frosting
1 Betty Crocker Cake Mix, $0.75 coupon wyb cake and frosting (tripled)
1 Folgers Coffee, $0.75 coupon that tripled
6 pk Viva paper towels, on sale for $6, $0.85 coupon that tripled
1 Ivory Soap, $0.25 coupon that tripled
2 Ortega Refried Beans, on sale for $1, $0.75/2 coupon that tripled FREE
1 Swanson Stock, $0.75 coupon that tripled
1 McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning, $0.75 coupon that tripled
1 Grill Mates Marinade, $0.50 coupon that tripled FREE
1 Texas Toast Tortilla Strips, $0.75 coupon that tripled FREE
2 Mentos Gum, (2) $0.55 coupons that tripled FREE
1 Green Giant Steamers (not pictured), B1G1 $0.40 coupon that tripled FREE
1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, $0.70 coupon that tripled FREE
1 Hillshire Farms Turkey (not pictured), on sale for 3.50, $0.55 coupon that tripled

Total Value: $64.29
Total Spent: $12.41
Total Saved: $51.88 (81%)

Kroger and Harris Teeter- April 19

2010-04-19T18:03:00.000-04:00

This is a combined picture. I didn't have too many coupons, but the sales were very good!

Kroger-

5 Michelina's - on sale for $1 each, $1/5 coupon
2 Banquet entrees - on sale for $0.88 each
1 Kroger Tilapia - on sale for $3.50
1.39 lb organic bananas
1 bag tortillas, on sale for $1
3 Athenos Hummus, on sale for $1
2 Kroger Creamy Peanut Butter, on sale for $1, $0.75/2 coupon
2 Mangoes, $0.50 each
4 Green Giant Boxed veggies, $1 each, (2) $0.50/2 e-coupons
1.32 lb organic apples
1 Men's Body Wash
2.37 lbs grapes
1 Kroger Crackers

Total Value: $54.45
Total Spent: $26.99
Total Saved: $27.46 (51%) And I only used 2 coupons (well 4 if you count e-coupons!)

Harris Teeter-

2 12 double rolls of Cottonelle, on sale for $6, $0.50 coupon that doubled, $1 coupon
1 Hungry Jack Syrup, $1 coupon
1 Steak Sauce
2 Oranges
3 Kraft 100 Calorie Packs, (3) $0.75 coupons, 2 doubled
9 lbs frozen chicken breasts, B1G2

Total Value: $77.70
Total Spent: $30.59
Total Saved: $47.11 (61%)

My freezer is crammed full- once again!

Food Lion March 31!

2010-03-31T17:45:00.000-04:00

Since I am going to be gone the rest of this ad, I just had to run to the store to scoop up the deals! :)

4 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, (2) $0.75/3 Pillsbury products
2 dozen eggs, sale- free dozen eggs wyb 3 Pillsbury Rolls
1 Tropicana OJ, B1G1 coupon
1 Tropicana 50 OJ, $1.00 coupon
2 Nestle Crunch Bars, B1G1 coupon
2 Ball Park Hot Dogs, B1G1 (sale), $0.75/2 coupon
2 Jimmy Dean Sausages, on sale for $2, $2/2 coupon

Used my $2.00 catalina from last trip

Total Value: $35.33
Total Spent: $14.16
Total Saved: $21.17 (60%)

And I got $4.00 of my next trip for buying 6 Pillsbury Products!

Early Morning Run to Food Lion

2010-03-27T08:38:00.000-04:00

Now, if you know me, you know I love cereal. And right now all we have is Raisin Bran and Cheerios. So I went out to get me some flavor!

1 Food Lion Cereal, free with text coupon
4 Post Cereals, B1G1, (2) $1/2 coupons

Total Value: $16.00
Total Spent: $4.44
Total Saved: $11.56 (72%)

And I got a $2 off your next order catalina for buying 3 Pebbles Cereals!

Yay Swagbucks!

2010-03-24T20:15:00.000-04:00

(excuse the recycling please!)

I used our swagbucks from mid-January until mid-March to pay for most of that bookshelf. I ordered it off Amazon. It was originally $55, but I had $35 in amazon cards from swagbucks that I used. So I only paid $20 for it! It might not seem like much, and it's not that nice, but we needed it! We had been storing our food in boxes and grocery bags. Now we can put them away out of sight! So even though I could have waited another month and paid for it completely, I am so glad to have it!

Harris Teeter Triples!

2010-03-24T16:48:00.001-04:00

All coupons I used tripled!

1 Reynolds Foil, $0.75 coupon, FREE
1 Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner, on sale for $1.50 $0.50 coupon, FREE
1 Reeses Dark Chocolate (not pictured), $0.55 coupon, FREE
1 Mentos Gum (not pictured), $0.55 coupon, FREE
1 French's Mustard, on sale for $1.50, $0.50 coupon, FREE
1 French's Fried Onion, $0.75 coupon, ($1.24)
1 French's Honey Mustard Dipping sauce, $0.50 coupon, ($0.50)
1 McCormick Paprika, $0.75 coupon, FREE
1 KC Masterpiece Marinade, on sale for $2, $0.50 coupon, ($0.50)
3 Crest Toothpastes, (3) $0.75 coupons, ($0.74 each)
5.4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, $1.66 lb!
1 Sara Lee Bread, on sale for $1.19, $0.55 coupon, FREE
1 Minute Maid OJ, on sale for $2
1 Country Crock Butter, on sale for $1.14, $0.40 coupon, FREE
1 Breakstone Sour Cream, $.50 coupon, FREE

I had a coupon for Minute Maid Juice Cocktail, not Juice, so I messed that up or it would have been free. But it was still a great day! I will probably try to go back to get some more chicken for $1.66 lb! And I usually don't pay for toothpaste (not that I steal it!), but I haven't seen a cheaper deal lately, and our stockpile was running low.

Total Value: $67.05
Total Spent: $16.65
Total Saved: $50.40 (75%)

Kroger- Saturday March 20 Happy Spring!

2010-03-20T11:47:00.000-04:00

I was very excited about this trip! I LOVE Mega Sales!

Here's the breakdown:

4* Pace Salsas, (2) $40/2 coupons that doubled
1* Lunchable, free playing Kroger's March of Savings Game
4* Tyson Anytizers (box), (4) $0.55 coupons
2* DiGornio Pizzas
1* California Kitchen Pizza
2* 12 ct Poptarts
1 8 ct Poptarts, $1.50/3 Poptarts (found on the back of some boxes of Poptarts!)
1 Gallon Milk, $1.50 off wyb (2) 12 ct Poptarts (also found on Poptart boxes)
1 Tylenol PM, used $8 off coupon from J's mom
1 Benedryl, used $12 off coupon from J's mom
3 Kroger Tort illa Chips, on sale for $1
2* Planter's Peanuts, $1/2 coupon found on one, one was free playing Kroger's March of Savings Game
8* Kraft Cheese, (4) B1G1 coupons
1* Sargento Cheese, $0.35 coupon that doubled
1 Bluebonnet Margarine
4* Del Monte Tomatoes, $1/4 coupon
2* Kraft Singles, $1/2 coupon
1* Softsoap, $0.50 coupon that doubled

* Buy 8 items, get $4 off **** (I got $16 off)

Used $5/50 coupon from Kroger

Total Value: $153.96
Total Spent: $39.51
Total Saved: $114.45 (75%)

Aldi, Harris Teeter, and Food Lion- March 10

2010-03-10T20:18:00.000-05:00

Aldi:

2 Bacon wrapped steaks, $1.79 each (these are usually $3 on sale at Kroger!)
1 Hummus
1 Tortillas
2 Mt Frost 12 pks

Total: $11.54

Harris Teeter:

1 No Yolk Noodles, B1G1, $0.75 coupon, that doubled = free
4 1.3 lbs ground turkey, B1G1
1 Pork Steaks
5 lbs oranges
4 Steamfresh veggies, B1G1, $2/4 coupon
2 Kraft Cheese, $1.66 ea, $1/2 coupon

Total Value: $45.89
Total Spent: $21.60
Total Saved: $24.29 (53%)

Food Lion:

2 bread, on sale $0.77 ea
4 Mini Cadbury Eggs, B1G1
2 Reese's Eggs, B1G1
3.88 lbs London Broil

Total Value: $25.22
Total Spent: $12.58
Total Saved: $12.64 (50%)

Kroger- Sunday, February 21

2010-02-21T15:22:00.001-05:00

4 Kroger Veggies, $1
4 Green Valley Boxed Veggies, $1, (2) $0.50/2 e-coupons, $0.60/3 coupon
1 Kroger OJ
2 Oscar Meyer Turkey Bacon, $2
2 Turkey Hill Ice Cream, $2.50 each, (2) $1.00 coupons
1 All Laundry Detergent, $3.49, $2.00 coupon, $1.00 e-coupon
3 Kroger Yogurts, $0.25/3 coupon
2 Valleydale sausages, $1 each
1 Gallon Kroger Milk
3 pkgs boneless, skinless chicken (~5.7 lbs)
1 pkg pork chops (1.69 lb)
2 organic red apples
1 Kroger Sour Cream, $1

$3/15 meat coupon

Total Value: $70.09
Total Spent: $37.60
Total Saved: $32.49 (46%)

Not bad considering how much meat we got!

Harris Teeter Super Doubles! (And Kroger)

2010-02-18T18:46:00.000-05:00

We ventured to Fuquay to hit up Harris Teeter. They were doubling coupons $1.98 and under!

Here's the rundown:
1 Quaker Oats, $1.00 coupon that doubled
1 Dawn Foam, $1.50 coupon that doubled (free!)
1 Dawn Hand Renewal, $1.00 coupon that doubled
3 Raisin Bran, on sale for $1.77 each, $1.00/3 coupon that doubled
3 Poptarts (1 ct, 2 12 cts), $1.50/3 coupon that doubled
5 Barilla Pastas, Buy 2, Get 3 free
1 Sabira Hummus, $1.00 coupon that doubled
1 Bagel Bites, $1.00 coupon that doubled
2 Freschetta Pizzas, on sale for $5, (2) $1.00 coupons that doubled ($3 pizza!!!)
1 gallon HT milk, $1.50 off wyb 2 12ct poptarts (doubled) --> milk for $0.29!!

Total Value: $63.72
Total Spent: $23.28
Total Saved: $40.44 (63%)

Kroger-

12 Yoplait Yogurts, (2) $0.40/6 coupons that doubled, (2) $0.50/6 e-coupons
1 Sister Shuberts Rolls, free coupon
1 Florida Naturals OJ, $0.65 coupon
1 Kettle Chips, on sale for $1.67
3 Kroger Veggies

Total Value: $22.98
Total Spent: $11.03
Total Saved: $11.95 (52%)

So overall, a very good week!

Welcome to NC!

2010-02-07T07:50:00.001-05:00

No picture today. It was crazy running around and unpacking, but I did manage to get to the store. I couldn't buy too much refrigerated items since our fridge will not be here until Tuesday. So far, keeping the food outside has kept the food cold!

Harris Teeter- my first trip there.
2 pop-tarts (12 count) B1G1
1 gallon milk, $1 off when you buy 2 pop-tarts (which did not actually come off!)
2 McCormick Taco seasonings, B1G1, $0.25/2 coupon that doubled

Total Value: $11.90
Total Spent: $6.26
Total Saved: $5.64 (47%)

Kroger
2* Chex Mix, $0.50/1 coupon that doubled, 2 $0.50 e-coupons (free)
2* Tostitos
1* Sister Shurberts, free coupon
2* Goldfish, $0.50/2 that doubled
2* Keebler Cookies, $1/2 coupon
1* Coffeemate Creamer, $1 coupon
2* Philly Cream Cheese
1* 2lb Velveeta
4 Muffin Mixes, on sale for $1
4* Kraft Cheese, (2) $1/2 coupons
1 Cheerios, free coupon
2* Velveeta Mac and Cheese
2* I can't believe it's not butter, $1 coupon, $0.50 coupon that doubled (both free)
1.3 lbs ground turkey
2.03 lbs roast beef, $1.50 off $7 in meat department
1 OJ

*** Mega Event, buy 10 get $5 off ***

Total Value: $82.39
Total Spent: $29.61
Total Saved: $52.78 (64%)

Food Lion
3 Rotels, on sale for $1, $1/3 coupon
2 Anytizers, on sale for $6 (had to feed the movers!)
2 Captain Crunch, B1G1
1 bag carrots

Total Value: $30.80
Total Spent: 19.55
Total Saved: $11.25 (37%)

Once we get the fridge, I will have to go again! We also need more pantry space in this house!

We've Moved!

2010-02-04T08:42:00.000-05:00

We've moved to a new state, so there is a new name for a blog! I will also have more options for grocery stores (only 15 miles away.) I am looking forward to my first big trip to stock up the new house! Look for a post soon (probably Saturday.)

Swagbucks Update

2010-01-26T12:04:00.000-05:00

Since I am not going to the store often, I thought I would you on my Swagbucks.

I signed up January 2. Since then I have earned enough swagbucks for a $5 amazon gift card. And I am only 10 bucks away from a second gift card! It's a pretty easy way to earn free money!

You can sign up here!

Kroger- Friday January 15

2010-01-15T16:34:00.001-05:00

We have been trying to eat what we have since we plan on moving soon, so that is why my trips are small and not often. Here is what we got this week!

1/2 gallon Chocolate Milk, on sale for $1.67
1/2 gallon Milk, on sale for $1.67 (both 1/2 gallons ended up cheaper than 1 gallon)
1 Stacy's Pita Chips, free coupon (I registered for this online a few weeks ago)
5 Healthy Choice Entrees, $2 each, used $5/5 e-coupon
1 Kroger OJ
1 Bologna, on sale for $1
1 Fountains of Health Hummus, manager's special $1.49

Total Value: $26.18
Total Spent: $13.17
Total Saved: $13.01 (50%)

Swagbucks

2010-01-02T10:56:00.000-05:00

I just signed up, but I have read a good deal about Swagbucks. Basically, you sign up and search through them (like google), and they give you swagbucks. After you have earned so many, you can redeem your Swagbucks for numerous things- including Amazon gift cards. I am off to start searching!!!

Sign up here!

Kroger and Brookshire's- December 30

2009-12-30T15:26:00.000-05:00

My last trip of the year!

Kroger-

1 Life cereal, on sale for $1.88
1 Peanut Butter Crunch, on sale for $1.88 (both cereals were impulse buys, but they were on sale, and J is picky about his cereal!)
1 Glad ForceFlex Garbage Bags, on sale for $4.99, used $0.55 coupon that doubled
2 Kroger Tortilla chips.. I am always buying these!
1 Velveeta, on sale for $4.59, used $1.00 coupon

Total Value: $24.39
Total Spent: $14.19
Total Saved: $10.22 (43%)

Brookshire's-

1 Mission Tortillas, on sale for $1.50, used $0.55 coupon that tripled FREE plus overage
1 Sun Detergent, on sale for $1.50, used $0.50 coupon that tripled FREE
1 Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs, on sale for $1.50

Total Value: $7.68
Total Spent: $1.47
Total Saved: $6.21 (83%)

Kroger- Wednesday, December 9

2009-12-09T11:56:00.000-05:00

Another small trip... maybe I am just losing it, but there have not really been that many good deals lately. I mainly ran out to get some stuff for a new recipe I am trying tonight.

4 cans Rotel, on sale for $1 each used $1/4 coupon
1 can Black Beans
1 Taco Mix
2 Biore Cleansers, manager's special $3 each, used 2 $1 coupons
1 Minute Maid OJ, on sale for $1.88, used $0.75 coupon
1 onion
2 Lunchables, on for $1.66 each, used 2 $0.55 coupons that doubled ($0.56 each after coupon)

Total Value: $27.74
Total Spent: $11.94
Total Saved: $15.80 (57%)

Kroger- Wednesday, December 2

2009-12-02T17:53:00.001-05:00

Not really a big week, but I did get ready for sausage ball season!

Let's have a little fun. Guess how much I spent on groceries this week. Keep in mind it was not a great week, but not too bad either.

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Here's the breakdown:
2 Fruit Pebbles, on sale for $2, used $1/2 coupon
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, on sale for $1, used 2 $1 coupons, and $1/2 e-coupon (got paid $1 to take these home :))
4 bags Kroger Cheese, on sale for $1.50
1 Suave Deodorant, on sale for $1, used $0.50 coupon that doubled (free!)
1 Suave Lotion, on sale for $2, used $0.50 coupon that doubled
1 gallon Kroger OJ, on sale for $2.99
1/2 gallon of milk
1 Kroger Sour Cream, on sale for $1
3 Kroger Frozen Veggies, on sale for $0.88 each
2 Williams Sausage, on sale for $2.50 each
1 pkg Hot Dug Buns

I also got a Customer Relations $1 off discount. Not sure why, but I'm not complaining!

Total Value: $49.25
Total Spent: $23.91
Total Saved: $25.34

Were you close?

Target- Saturday, November 1

2009-11-22T18:36:00.000-05:00

I usually don't shop at Target, but I was running low on 'cooking' soups, and they were on sale at Target.

1 gallon milk, $2.69 (it's been $3.25 at Kroger, so I picked some up!)
8 Campbell's cream of chicken soup, on sale for $0.49 each, used 2 $1/4 coupons.

Total Value: $13.47
Total Spent: $5.07
Total Saved: $8.40 (62%)

Small week

2009-11-19T18:00:00.000-05:00

No pictures, just a small recap.

Saturday, went to Rite Aid. I got 3 Herbal Essences shampoos and a mousse. I also got some mentos gum. Total: $1.67

Brookshire's yesterday: I got Betty Crocker Frosting for $0.04!! (on sale for $1.50, used $0.50 coupon that tripled)

Brookshire's and Kroger - November 11

2009-11-11T19:01:00.000-05:00

We didn't have that many coupons for Kroger, but we still got some good deals!

1 pk Charmin, $1.00 coupon, $1.00 e-coupon
*2 Captain Crunch, on sale for $2.50
*1 Multigrain Cheerios, on sale for $2.50, used $0.75 coupon
*1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, on sale for $2.50, used $0.55 coupon that tripled, $0.55 e-coupon
1 Kroger Frosted Flakes, on sale for $0.99
1 bag Mixed Fruit, manager's special for $2.49 (apples, oranges)
1 box Onion Soup, on sale for $1
1 bottle lemon juice
1 bottle vinegar
2 lbs Roast
1 pk Smucker's Uncrustables, used coupon to get them free
8 Kroger frozen veggies, on sale for $0.88 each
2 Tortilla Chips, on sale for $1 each (rang up wrong and just now caught it though :()

Used $2 catalina from last week
* Buy 4 cereals, get $4 off

Total Value: $66.94
Total Spent: $32.56
Total Saved: (53%)

Brookshire's

1.64 lbs chicken, on sale for $1.69 lb
1 dozen eggs, on sale for $1
1 Suave Deodorant, on sale for $0.99, used $0.50 coupon that tripled ($0.51 overage!)
2 Duncan Hines Cake Mixes, on sale for $0.79 each, used $0.55/2 coupon that tripled ($0.07 overage!)

Total Value: $13.27
Total Spent: $3.57
Total Saved: $9.70 (76%)

Overall a good week! And staying under our $40/week budget!

Brookshire's and Kroger - November 6

2009-11-06T16:56:00.001-05:00

A small week really, but a good one!

Brookshires:

2 Chlorox Bleach, on sale for $1.50 each, used $0.50/2 coupon that tripled
1 gallon milk, on sale for $2.69

Total before: $8.64
Total spent: $4.59
Total saved: $4.05 (49%)

And seems like Brookshire's is not tripling internet coupons these days. :( So I didn't get my Cheerios or my Chex mix.

Kroger:

1 Heinz Gravy, had coupon for free one
1 can cranberry sauce, on sale for $1
1 sour cream
*5 Minute Maid Lemonade
*4 Tombstone Pizzas
*1 Betty Crocker Potato, used $0.50 coupon that doubled, $0.40 e-coupon
2.36 lbs of apples
1.93 lbs chicken, on sale for $1.87/lb

*** Mega Event, buy 10 items, get $5 off ***

Total before: $43.03
Total spent: $25. 79
Total saved: $ 17.24 (41%)

Got back $2 catalina for buying 4 tombstone pizzas (which is why I waited until today)

And we now have enough pizzas to get our $15 rebate! Pretty good deal since it's pizza we would eat anyway.

Kroger has also been giving out catalinas for MIDAS oil changes and tire rotations. We used one today and saved $10!

Kroger- Wednesday, October 28

2009-10-28T19:06:00.000-04:00

So first I stopped at Brookshire's, but they didn't triple my coupon, so I just left. Gracie, maybe their policy has changed or something. I have not had this trouble until today at Brookshire's.

So here's my kroger trip! I will probably go again soon because we want to make pumpkin pie and there are some great deals to be had!

*12 Hormel Chili, on sale for $1.39 each, used 4 $2/3 coupons
*3 Heinz Ketchups, on sale for $2.29 each, used 3 $0.75 coupons
*2 Carnation Evaporated Milk, on sale for $1.49 each, used $0.50/2 coupon that doubled
*1 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray, on sale for $1.99, used $0.75 coupon
1 Nyquil, manager's special for $3.39, used $1.00 coupon
*1 Dark Chocolate Chex Mix, on sale for $1.49, used $0.50 coupon that doubled, $0.50 e-coupon
*1 Cheese-it, on sale for $1.79, used $0.75 coupon

*** buy 10 items, get $5.00 off*** (I bought 20 items, so $10 off)

Total before: $43.41
Total spent: $10.56
Total saved: $32.85 (76%)

Brookshire's and Kroger - October 21

2009-10-21T20:35:00.000-04:00

Before I recap today's trips, I wanted to mention a trip to Brookshire's on Monday. I went in for 1 Betty Crocker Warm Delight that was on sale for $1.50. I used a $0.50 coupon that tripled. My total was $0.04, but then I brought my own bag, so they took $0.05 off, paying me a penny! Yeah, they handed me a penny! Total savings 103%!

Apparently, today was meat day at Brookshire's:

4 1.2lb packages of ground turkey, on sale B1G1 for a penny
2 Butterball Turkey Bacon, on sale B1G1 for a penny, used a $0.55 coupon that tripled and a $1.00 coupon (paid $0.35 for both packages!!)
2 Jimmy Dean Sausages, on sale B1G1 for a penny

Total before sales/coupons: $26.24
Total spent: $10.87
Total saved: $15.37 (60%)

Kroger was a little difficult, but we still managed to save a lot!

Transaction #1:
4 Pillsbury biscuits, used 2 $0.30/2 coupons that doubled

Total: $2.14 (saved $1.20)

Got back $2 catalina off next order

Transaction #2

12 Yoplait Yogurts, on sale for $0.50 each, used 2 $0.50/6 e-coupons, the cashier did not scan my paper coupons correctly, so those did not come off :(
*1 Honey Nut Shredded Wheat, on sale for $2.50, used $0.55 coupon that doubled
*1 Vanilla Almond Shredded Wheat, on sale for $2.50, used $0.55 coupon that doubled
*2 Nut Clusters, on sale for $2.50, used $1.00 coupon, $1.00 e-coupon, $0.50 coupon that doubled, $0.40 e-coupon (was supposed to be $1.00)
2 Kroger Shredded Cheese, on sale B1G1
2 1/2 gallons of milk, on sale for $1.49 (cheaper than a gallon!)
10 Michelina's, on sale for $0.78, used 2 $1.00/5 coupons
2 Byran Hot Dogs, on sale 2 for $4, used $1/2 coupon
2 Keebler Cookies, on sale for B1G1, wouldn't take my coupon :(
1 Kroger Hot Dog Buns, $0.88

used $2 catalina from previous transaction

Total before: $63.44
Total spent: $24.47
Total saved: $38.97 (63%)

Total for the day: spent $37.84, saved 60%, so overall a pretty good day!

Brookshire's- October 16

2009-10-16T17:09:00.000-04:00

Another drive by:

1 box Trix, on sale for $2, used $0.55 coupon that tripled
1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights, on sale for $1.50, used $0.50 coupon that tripled (FREE)

Total before: $5.12
Total spent: $0.40 ($0.10 of that was tax!)
Total saved: $4.72 (94%)

Brookshire's- October 15

2009-10-15T17:48:00.000-04:00

Just a quick trip. I ran in to get some free Betty Crocker Warm Delights. Of course, they didn't have any. But I did find a couple of other deals.

1 Trix, on sale for $2, used $0.55 coupon that tripled
1 Honey Nut Cheerios, on sale for $2, used $0.55 coupon that tripled
1 Reese's Whips, on sale for $0.25

Total before sales/coupons: $7.61
Total spent: $1.04
Total saved: 88%

Kroger- Tuesday, October 13

2009-10-13T18:39:00.000-04:00

We headed to Kroger a day early since tomorrow and Thursday will probably be consumed with lesson plans and cleaning.

1 gallon milk
2 Sobe life water, on sale for $1.25, used B1G1 catalina
1 Kroger Peanut Butter (I can't believe I am cheating on JIF!), on sale for $1, used $0.75 coupon
1 Cadbury Chocolate bar, on sale for $1.25 (gotta keep the hubby happy!)
*5 bags Green Giant Steamers, on sale for $1.99, used 5 $0.50 coupons that doubled
*2 Pillsbury Savorings, on sale for $3.29, used 2 $0.55 coupons that doubled
*3 Pepperidge Farm Breads, on sale for $2.37, used 3 $0.40 coupons that doubled
2 bags tortilla chips, on sale for $1
3 lbs ground turkey, manager's special for $3.49
1 Kroger Animal Crackers, on sale for $1.49, used $0.75 coupon
1 loaf Bunny bread, on sale for $1, used $0.25 coupon that doubled
1 pack hamburger buns

** buy 10 items, get $5 off your total **

Total before savings: $56.03
Total spent: $24.68
Total saved: $32.25 (58%)

Rite Aid, October 11, 2009

2009-10-11T15:30:00.000-04:00

Everything didn't go my way, but we still got some awesome deals!!

Transaction #1

1 42ct Prilosec, on sale for $22.99, used $3.00 coupon
1 Carmex Lip Moisturizer, on sale for $2.29

Used $5/$20 coupon

Transaction #2

1 Three Musketeers, used coupon to make it free
1 Carmex 3 pk, on sale for $1.99
1 Comtrex Cold, on sale for $3.99
1 Sucrets Throat Lozenges, on sale for $2.99
1 Orbit 3 pk
1 Bee M.D. Cough Drops, on sale for $2.49
1 Nyquil, on sale for $5.49, used $1 coupon
1 Bodiheat, on sale for $2.99, used $1 coupon found on box

(I had a $5/$25 coupon, but the machine wouldn't scan it and the cashier wouldn't punch it in for me.)

Total before savings: $65.79
Total spent: $41.30
Total saved: $24.49 (37%)

But wait!

RiteAid has the single rebate check. Certain items will give you $$ back in the form of a check at the end of the month!!

I will get back: $22.74 plus my
$1 Mail in rebate

Total actually saved (when I get my check and rebate): $48.23 (73%)

And now I am ready for cold season!

Also, I will get a $5 gift card to Rite Aid for spending $25-$50. I might go buy something inexpensive this week because if you spent more than $50, it goes up to a $10 gift card. We spent $49.09 (it is totaled before coupons).

Kroger- Wednesday, October 7

2009-10-07T11:57:00.000-04:00

Just a quick trip

1 Nut Clusters, $1 coupon, $1 e-coupon
1 Tabasco, on sale for $1.50, $0.50 coupon that doubled, $0.50 e-coupon (FREE!)
4 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, 2 $0.50/2 coupons that doubled, 2 $1 e-coupons
1 gallon milk, and it has gone up!! I paid $3.25 wow!
6 Yoplait yogurts, $0.50/6 coupon that doubled, $0.50 e-coupon
1 dozen eggs
2 Hawaiian Rolls, on manager's special for $0.49

Total before: $25.59
Total spent: $12.93
Total saved: $12.66 (50%)

The crescent rolls rang up more than they were supposed to and I didn't notice until just now. Oh well.

I also got a $2 off your next order for buying 4 Pillsbury products. That should come in handy next week.

Kroger- Wednesday September 30

2009-09-30T17:58:00.000-04:00

Just a small run after last week:

2 Pop-tarts, used $1/2 coupon
12 Yoplait Yogurts, used 2 $0.40/6 coupons that doubled, 2 e-coupons (one from cellfire, one from shortcuts)
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, used 2 $1.00 coupons, $1/2 e-coupon
1 Dayquil, found in Manager's Special section, used $1.00 coupon
1 Yoplait Delights, used $1.00 coupon
1 Nutclusters, used $1.00 coupon, $1.00 e-coupon

Used $2/$10 Dairy coupon

Total before savings: $32.29
Total spent: $11.77
Total saved: $20.52 (64%)

Got Tide?

2009-09-27T23:31:00.000-04:00

Our late night run to CVS:

Our late night run to CVS:

1st transaction:
4 Tide Coldwater
1 Dawn

Used:
4 $1 off Tide coupons
1 $0.25 off Dawn coupon
$5/$25 coupon for taking the flu quiz on the CVS website

Total: $16.15
ECBs: $10

2nd transaction:
1 Twin Pack Opti-Free Contact Solution

Used:
$4.00 off Opti Free Twin Pack coupon
$10 ECB

Total: $2.04
ECBS: $2

3rd transaction:
(some candy that did not make it into the picture...)
I went ahead and used my ECBs because I rarely go to CVS and didn't want them to expire.

Used:
$2 ECB

Total: $2.48

Total amount before coupons: $59.63
Total spent: $20.67
Total saved: $38.96 (65%)

And we won't need laundry detergent for a loooong time. :)

Kroger Trip- Happy Autumn!!!

2009-09-22T21:03:00.000-04:00

My mother in law came to stay with me, and we went Krogering! We got all this for under $100!

I'm not sure sure of all the coupon match ups because she brought hers along, but I can list what we got and for how much! I will list the coupons that I remember.

1 Bounty Paper Towels
1 Lysol with Bleach cleaner, $0.50 coupon that doubled
1 6 Mega Rolls Charmin, $0.75 coupon, $1 e-coupon
2 Pace Salsas
1 Kraft BBQ Sauce (found a coupon to get it free on Shells and Cheese)
1 can refried beasn
1 Soft Scrub, $0.50 off coupon that doubled
1 Lysol Lemon cleaner, $0.50 coupon that doubled
1 Taco Mix
2 Apple Cinnamon Cheerios- on sale for $1.77, had 2 $0.75 coupons, 2 $0.75 e-coupons
1 Nature Valley Nut Clusters, $1.00 coupon
1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch- $0.55 coupon that doubled, $0.55 e-coupon
2 Velveeta Shells and Cheese, $1/2 coupon
1 Kroger Fried Rice
1 Folger's Coffee, $0.50 coupon that doubled
1 Finish Jet Dry
1 Jello Snacks, $0.60 coupon that doubled
2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese
2 Kraft Singles
2 Crescent Rolls, had $0.50 coupon that doubled, $1/2 e-coupon
1 Blue Bonnet Margarine
2 Edge Shaving Gel, on sale for $2.50, had 2 $0.75 coupons
1 Ivory Soap, $0.25 coupon that doubled, $0.25 e-coupon
1 Stride Gum
1 Nesquik Chocolate Milk
1 Florida Natural Orange Juice, $0.65 coupon
1 Pumpkin (not pictured)
1.4 lbs of apples
2.11 lb grapes
1 Kroger Ice cream, $0.75 e-coupon
1 Hagaan Daaz Five Ice Cream, $1 coupon
3 packages of ground turkey
2 Ledbetter Beef Tenderloin Medallions
1 pkg pork chops
3 lbs potatoes
1 bag Kroger Tortilla Chips, on sale for $1
2 4pks of Kroger batteries, $0.96 ea
1 Oscar Meyer Turkey Meat
2 Oscar Meyer Deli Creations, on sale $2/5, $1/2 coupon
1 Private Selection Hummus, $0.75 e-coupon

*Saved $5.00 for the Kraft Mega Deal*
*$5.00 off $50.00 coupon*

Total before coupons and sales: $172.30
Total spent: $99.25
Total saved: $73.05 (44%)

Got two $0.75 off your next shopping trip catalinas

Not bad considering how many splurges and how much meat I actually got this trip!

Busy, but great day!

2009-09-17T19:45:00.000-04:00

So we went to 4 stores today! Whew! Here's what we got:

Total before coupons: $124.17
Total spent: $35.02
Total saved: $89.15 (72%)

Here's the breakdown:

Rite Aid
1 Suave Lotion (regular price $3.69), on sale for $1.99, used $1.00 coupon

Total: $1.13 (saved 70%)

Kroger
*3 Kraft Mac & Cheese, $1
1 Cattleman's BBQ sauce, on sale $10/10, had $1.00 off coupon (FREE!)
1 Kellogg's Cinnabon Bars, on sale for $1.99, had $1.00 off coupon
*2 Jello Gelatin's, $1.27, had $0.50/2 coupon that doubles
*1 CoffeeMate Creamer, on sale for $2.99, had $0.55 coupon that doubled
*2 Wheat Thins, $2.49 each, had 2 $1.00 off coupons
*2 Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs, on sale for $1.99 each, had $1.00/2 coupon
1 Kroger Hot Dog Buns, $0.88

* items are part of Mega Sale, when you buy 10 items, save $5!

Total: $10.18 (saved 67%)

Walgreens
1st transaction
2 Arizona Diet Green Tea, on sale 2 for $5
3 Mitchum Deodorant, used $1.99 in-ad coupon, used 3 $0.75 coupons
4 Schick Quattro Titanium Razor Refills, $10.99 ea, on sale for B1G1, used 4 $4.00 off coupons
2 Splenda 100 packets, used $2.99 in-ad coupon, used $2/2 coupon

Total: $21.41 (saved 72%)

2nd transaction
1 Mitchum Deodorant, used $1.99 in-ad coupon, used $0.75 coupon

Total: $1.38 (saved 73%)

Brookshire's
4 Minute Maid Soft Frozen Lemonade, $1.19 ea, used 4 $0.50 coupons that tripled to be FREE! (no overage)
1 Smithfield Smoked Sausage, on sale for $2.50, used $0.55 coupon that tripled

Total: $0.92 (saved 89%)

Overall, a great day! It was so tiring going to 4 stores in one day though. Doubt we'll be doing that again!

Kroger- Wednesday, September 10

2009-09-10T17:45:00.000-04:00

So I have really been wanting a Swiffer Wet Jet, which resulted in my trip to Kroger today after school. This was the result:

Swiffer Wet Jet- $21.99, had a $5.00 e-coupon from P&G
Swiffer Wet Jet Refill- $6.49, had a coupon to get it free when you buy the Wet Jet
4 pk Charmin- on sale for $1.88, had $0.25 coupon that doubled
1 Bounty Paper Towels- $1, had $0.25 coupon that doubled and a $0.25 e-coupon from P&G
1 pkg Dove candy- Manager's Special for $2.19
6 Yoplait Yogurts- $0.60 each, had $0.50/6 coupon that doubled and a $0.50 e-coupon
1 Homestyle Bakes- on sale for $3.69, had $0.50 coupon that doubled

Total before savings: $47.79
Total spent: $27.85
Total saved: $19.94 (42%)

42% isn't my normal percent savings.. but I have my Wet Jet!

Kroger- Wednesday, 09/09/09

2009-09-09T21:03:00.001-04:00

This was a small trip. I didn't really have much to go for, but I like to go, so off we went. We managed to get a few deals. Now that I look at my receipt, I'm not sure how the math added up. I think the cashier was a little confused, but it made for some good deals!

1 gallon milk - $2.69
2 Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade - on sale for $1 each
1 Hefty One Zip Freezer Bags - on sale for $1, had coupon that made it free

I used a raincheck, which took $1.99 off my total.

Total before Savings: $11.52
Total Spent: $1.86
Total Saved: $9.66 (84%)

That's from my receipt, so I'm not complaining how it added up!

Brookshires- Sunday, September 6, 2009

2009-09-07T10:34:00.000-04:00

No picture today, but we did go to Brookshire's last night. Last week when we went, we got a catalina for $3.00 off our next purchase. I wanted to get some free laundry detergent while we could, and we needed some milk. We ended up getting some cheese too to make quesadillas.

All laundry detergent- on sale for $3.99, used $1.00 off coupon (with $3.00 catalina - free!)
1 gallon milk- $2.89
1 block Kraft cheese- on sale for $1.50
Used $3.00 catalina

Total before any savings: $13.52
Total after: $4.87
Total saved: (65%)

So we only paid for milk and cheese. Woo hoo!

Brookshires- Wednesday, September 2, 2009

2009-09-02T22:53:00.000-04:00

Brookshires is normally expensive, but every so often, they do run a good sale on something we need. This week was one of those weeks. Tombstone pizzas were B1G1! We have been buying Tombstones for about a month now because of this rebate. We also found our beloved Patio Burritos that Walmart has stopped carrying, so we bought a couple.

4 Tombstone Pizzas
2 Patio Burritos

Total before savings: $24.47
Total after savings: $12.93
Total saved: $11.54 (47)%

BUT when you buy 4 Tombstone pizzas, you get a catalina for $3.00 off your next purchase at Brookshires. I now need to look at my coupons (they triple $0.60 and less) and figure out what to get for that $3.00.

Also, remember to take your own grocery bags! Brookshire's takes $0.05 off per bag; Kroger $.03. It adds up!

If you are thinking about starting to use coupons- don't bother buying Sunday's paper. There won't be any coupons in it. :)

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

2009-09-01T22:53:00.000-04:00

We didn't really need much today, but today was the last day for Wonderbread to be $1 and I had a coupon that would make it free. I ran into the Kroger in Madison when school got out to discover 5 carts full of 'manager's specials.' I dug through and got Bisquick and 2 muffin mixes. I also found that even though their sale week starts tomorrow, the prices were already marked today. But I left some coupons at home! So I got the few things at the Madison Kroger, went home to grab coupons, then headed to the Ridgeland Kroger (Madison was also out of the $10/10 Hefty One-Zip Bags I wanted. I have a coupon that would make them free.) So we set out for the Ridgeland Kroger. Well they were also out of the Hefty Bags, but we only spent $0.18! (I did get a rain check for the Hefty bags though, the manager even wrote it so I can get ANY package of Hefty bags for $1!)

Transaction 1 (Madison):
Bisquick - normally $4.99, manager's special for $2.00. I didn't have a coupon.
2 Muffin Mixes - normally $1.29 each, manager's special $.50 each, had coupon that made both free
2 loaves of Wonderbread - $10/10, had coupons that made both free
2 bottles Hunts ketchup - $10/10 each
1 bottle Kroger Ranch dressing - $10/10, had coupon that made it $0.40

Total before savings: $18.12
Total spent: $ 4.82
Total savings: 74%

Transaction 2 (Ridgeland):
1 Cattleman's BBQ sauce - $10/10, had coupon that made it free
1 French's Yellow Mustard - $10/10, had coupon that made it free
1 French's Honey Mustard - $10/10, found coupon on Yellow Mustard that made it free
1 Dial Handsoap - $10/10, had coupon that made it free

Total before savings: $9.86
Total spent: $0.18 (all tax)
Total savings: 100% <------- this was very exciting!

Hunt's ketchup will actually be $0.88 Friday-Sunday at Brookshire's. I should have looked before I leaped!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

2009-09-01T22:50:00.000-04:00

The Mega Event was still running this week, but I stocked up last week.

1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
2 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
1 Macaroni Grill Box Dinner
1 Cocoa Puffs
1 Fruity Cheerios
1 Honey Nut Cheerios
1 Block Kraft Cheddar Cheese
1 Stacy's Pita Chips
1 container hummus
1 Wanchai Ferry Frozen Dinner for Two
2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudels
2 bags Sun Chips
1 bag Doritos

Total before Kroger card and Coupons: $60.11
Total Spent: $22.45
Total Savings: 37.66 (65%)

The Mega Event was still running this week, but I stocked up last week.

Friday, August 21, 2009

2009-09-01T22:44:00.000-04:00

Mega Event at Kroger!

6 Yoplait Yogurts
9 Hamburger Helpers (one is actually a Chicken Helper)
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
2 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudels
2 Sobe Life Waters (they were only .49 each and we needed them to reach our 30 products to get the $5 off 10 items)
2 Trix
1 Total Cereal
1 Life Cereal
1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
2 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
2 Totino's Pizza Rolls
1 Gallon milk (not on sale, but we needed it)
1 bag Tostito's
1 Minute Maid Frozen Soft Lemonade
1 Wanchai Ferry Sweet & Sour Chicken Dinner Kit

Total before Kroger Card and Coupon savings: $87.68
Total spent after coupons: $24.85
Total saved: $62.83 (74%)