I took an hour or so today to go through my gi-normous stack of coupons that I've inherited from everyone lately and while there wasn't enough time in the day to file them all I was able to clip out a few "goodies" and made out like a bandit at Kroger with just 1 simple transaction! For those of you who are familiar with the Barilla catalina from next week (Buy 3 get $2 back, I used my Barilla catalina today.)
6 Quaker Popped Rice Snacks $1.00ea= $6.00
-Used (3) $1/2 coupons= $3.00 or $.50 ea!
5 Danimal Crunch Yogurts $2.00ea = $10.00
-Used (5) $.75/1 coupons= $2.50 or just 50 cents each!
6 Heinz Homestyle Gravy $1.00ea= $6.00
-Used (3) $1/2 coupons= $3.00 or 50 cents each!
2 ThinkThin bars $1.00ea= $2.00
-Used (2) $.50/1 printables= 2 FREE
2 Bailey's Coffee Creamer $1.99ea= $3.98
-Used (2) $.75/1 printables= $.98 or $.49ea!
2 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage $2.00ea= $4.00
-Used (1) $.75/1 coupon= $2.50 or $1.25ea!!
1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch $1.99
-Used (1) $.50/1 printable= $.99 cents!
2 Trix Cereal $1.99ea= $3.98
-Used (2) $.75/1 printables= $.98 for 2 or $.49ea!!
1 Nature's Own Bread $1.67
-Used (1) $.75/1 coupon= $.17 cents!
2 Welch's Refrigerated Juice $2.19ea= $4.38
-Used (2) $.75/1 coupons= $.69c each!
3 Dawn Hand Renewal Soaps $1.25ea= $3.75
-Used (3) $.50/1 coupons= $.75 or 25 cents each!!
Total Retail Value: $70.00
I paid: $14.62
(After $2 off Barilla catalina)
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Kroger Trip 9/7 (Mega Event Week #1)
After taking a two week hiatus from couponing due to moving, etc I couldn't help but make another quick trip tonight to Kroger since my coupons from Ebay and www.thecouponclippers.com finally came. I just did one
quick transaction and here's how I did:
(*Indicates Mega Event items)
*2 Always Liners $1.89ea= $3.78
-Used (2) $.50/1 coupons=$1.78 or $.89 ea!
*6 Gillette Gels $.99ea= $5.94
-Used (2) $6/3 coupons= 6 FREE+$6.00 coupon overage!!!
*1 Old Spice Shave Gel = $.99
-Used(1) $1/1 coupon= 1 FREE
5 Clif Mojo Bars $1.00ea= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons= 5 FREE
2 Ivory Soaps $1.00 ea= $2.00
-Used (2) $.50/1 coupons= 2 FREE
*2 Pantene Pro-V Shampoo& Conditioner $2.49ea=$4.98
-Used (1) $1.50/2 coupons= $3.48 or $1.74ea
*1 Clean & Clear Face Wash $2.99ea= $2.99
*8 Quaker Cereals $1.49ea= $11.92
-Used (4) $1/2 coupons= $7.92 or $.99ea
1 Carefree Liners $1.04ea
-Used (1) $.50/1 coupons= 4 cents
1 Kroger Benadryl= $3.59
1 Kroger Milk= $2.89
Total Before Coupons: $60.49
After coupons: $19.93
Total Savings w/ coupons & Sale: $40.56
(Basically between yesterday and today's trips, I scored $150 in groceries for just around $40!!)
quick transaction and here's how I did:
(*Indicates Mega Event items)
*2 Always Liners $1.89ea= $3.78
-Used (2) $.50/1 coupons=$1.78 or $.89 ea!
*6 Gillette Gels $.99ea= $5.94
-Used (2) $6/3 coupons= 6 FREE+$6.00 coupon overage!!!
*1 Old Spice Shave Gel = $.99
-Used(1) $1/1 coupon= 1 FREE
5 Clif Mojo Bars $1.00ea= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons= 5 FREE
2 Ivory Soaps $1.00 ea= $2.00
-Used (2) $.50/1 coupons= 2 FREE
*2 Pantene Pro-V Shampoo& Conditioner $2.49ea=$4.98
-Used (1) $1.50/2 coupons= $3.48 or $1.74ea
*1 Clean & Clear Face Wash $2.99ea= $2.99
*8 Quaker Cereals $1.49ea= $11.92
-Used (4) $1/2 coupons= $7.92 or $.99ea
1 Carefree Liners $1.04ea
-Used (1) $.50/1 coupons= 4 cents
1 Kroger Benadryl= $3.59
1 Kroger Milk= $2.89
Total Before Coupons: $60.49
After coupons: $19.93
Total Savings w/ coupons & Sale: $40.56
(Basically between yesterday and today's trips, I scored $150 in groceries for just around $40!!)
Kroger Trip 9/6 (Mega Event Week 1)
After waiting all week for all of my ordered coupons to come in the mail--they're finally here! I couldn't help but make a couple quick trips to Kroger to check out the new Mega Event and see what I could score. I did two very simple transactions:
Transaction #1:
(*Indicates Mega Event items, all other items listed
were normal price)
5 Welch's Juice Cartons $2.19ea = $10.95
-Used (5) $.75/1 coupons= $2.95 for 5 or 59cents each!
5 El Monterey Breakfast Burritos $1.00ea= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons= 5 FREE!!
*4 Life Cereals $1.49ea= $5.96
-Used (2) $1/2 Quaker coupons= $3.96 or $.99ea
*6 Captain Crunch Cereals $1.49ea= $8.94
-Used (3) $1/2 coupons= $5.94 or $.99ea
Total Before Coupons: $46.65
After Coupons: $13.87
Total Savings w/ coupons & Sale: $32.78
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Transaction #2:
*5 French's Injectible Marinade $1.99ea= $9.95
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons= $4.95 or $.99ea
5 El Monterey Breakfast Burritos $1.00ea= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons= 5 FREE
Total Before Coupons: $14.95
After Coupons: $4.95
Total Savings w/ coupons & Sale:$10.00
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Kroger Trip 8/4/13 (Mega Event Week #2)
For whatever reason lately, it seems like many of the items I go to the store for are gone by the time I get there, like someone else is beating me to them! Very aggravating! However, I was able to score some major deals on an impromptu trip this afternoon using some HOT coupons from today's paper! Here are my transactions:
Transaction #1:
(* indicates Mega Event items bought in groups of 5)
*3 Scrubbing Bubbles All Purpose Cleaner $1.49ea = $7.45
-Used (3) $.75/1 coupons from 7/28 paper = 3 FREE
*2 Resolve Laundry Stain Remover $1.79ea= $3.58
-Used (2) $.55/1 peelie coupons= $2.48 or $1.24 ea!!
*5 Satin Care shave gel $1.00 ea= $5.00
-Used (5) $.75/1 coupon from today's paper= 5 FREE
*5 Gillette shave gel $1.00ea= $5.00
-Used (5) $.75/1 coupons from today's paper= 5 FREE
2 Hawaiian Aloha Morning Punch $2.29ea=$4.58
-Used (2) $1/1 printable coupons= $2.58 or $1.29 ea!
*10 Lysol Disinfectant Wipes $.99ea= $10.00
-Used (5) $.50/2 coupons from today's paper= $4.90 for
10 or just 49 cents each!!
*2 GoGurt 16pk $2.99ea=$5.98
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $2.98 or $1.49ea!!
*2 Sargento Cheese $1.99ea= $3.98
-Used (2) $.50/1 printable coupons= $1.98 for 2 or 99 cents ea!
*1 Reach Floss= $1.00
-Used (1) $1/1 printable coupon= FREE
9 Skinny Cow Candy Bars $.89ea @ B2G1=$5.34
-Used (3) B1G1 Free coupons= $2.67 for 9 or 19 cents each!
9 Twix Candy Bars $.79ea @ B2G1= $4.74
-Used (3) $.50/2 printable coupons= $1.74 for 9 or 19 cents each!!
Total Before Coupons: $56.65
After coupons: $19.33 plus tax
(TOTAL SAVINGS w/ Mega Event, add'l discounts, coupons and Kroger card: $92.53!!!)
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Transaction #2:
9 Twix Candy Bars $.79ea @ B2G1= $4.74
-Used (3) printable $.50/2 coupons= $1.74 or 19 cents each!!
*5 Barilla Pasta Meals $1.79 ea= $8.95
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons from today's paper= $3.95
Total Before Coupons: $13.69
After coupons: $5.87 plus tax
(TOTAL SAVINGS after kroger card, mega event, coupons etc:
$16.37!)
**Total savings for my trip today: $108.90! I was able to stock up on laundry stain remover, gogurt for the kids, disinfectant wipes and juice and plenty of candy just in time for the back to school season :) **
Transaction #1:
(* indicates Mega Event items bought in groups of 5)
*3 Scrubbing Bubbles All Purpose Cleaner $1.49ea = $7.45
-Used (3) $.75/1 coupons from 7/28 paper = 3 FREE
*2 Resolve Laundry Stain Remover $1.79ea= $3.58
-Used (2) $.55/1 peelie coupons= $2.48 or $1.24 ea!!
*5 Satin Care shave gel $1.00 ea= $5.00
-Used (5) $.75/1 coupon from today's paper= 5 FREE
*5 Gillette shave gel $1.00ea= $5.00
-Used (5) $.75/1 coupons from today's paper= 5 FREE
2 Hawaiian Aloha Morning Punch $2.29ea=$4.58
-Used (2) $1/1 printable coupons= $2.58 or $1.29 ea!
*10 Lysol Disinfectant Wipes $.99ea= $10.00
-Used (5) $.50/2 coupons from today's paper= $4.90 for
10 or just 49 cents each!!
*2 GoGurt 16pk $2.99ea=$5.98
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $2.98 or $1.49ea!!
*2 Sargento Cheese $1.99ea= $3.98
-Used (2) $.50/1 printable coupons= $1.98 for 2 or 99 cents ea!
*1 Reach Floss= $1.00
-Used (1) $1/1 printable coupon= FREE
9 Skinny Cow Candy Bars $.89ea @ B2G1=$5.34
-Used (3) B1G1 Free coupons= $2.67 for 9 or 19 cents each!
9 Twix Candy Bars $.79ea @ B2G1= $4.74
-Used (3) $.50/2 printable coupons= $1.74 for 9 or 19 cents each!!
Total Before Coupons: $56.65
After coupons: $19.33 plus tax
(TOTAL SAVINGS w/ Mega Event, add'l discounts, coupons and Kroger card: $92.53!!!)
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Transaction #2:
9 Twix Candy Bars $.79ea @ B2G1= $4.74
-Used (3) printable $.50/2 coupons= $1.74 or 19 cents each!!
*5 Barilla Pasta Meals $1.79 ea= $8.95
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons from today's paper= $3.95
Total Before Coupons: $13.69
After coupons: $5.87 plus tax
(TOTAL SAVINGS after kroger card, mega event, coupons etc:
$16.37!)
**Total savings for my trip today: $108.90! I was able to stock up on laundry stain remover, gogurt for the kids, disinfectant wipes and juice and plenty of candy just in time for the back to school season :) **
Monday, July 29, 2013
Kroger Mega Event 7/29 (week 1)
If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a couple Sunday papers yesterday (7/28), you know we scored some major coupons! Locally we had 5 inserts but some regions had 6. Either way, this great big stack of coupons combined with a new Mega Event at Kroger makes for an exciting week of couponing! As per usual, our local Kroger starts their new sale rotations on Mondays, and I couldn't help but running to check it out after doing a little research. After coupons, store sale, Kroger card, etc my total savings was $94.88. I basically scored $116.46 in groceries for $21.58!
* Indicates Mega Event Items
ALL ITEMS MUST BE BOUGHT IN GROUPS OF 5 PARTICIPATING ITEMS!!
Transaction #1:
5 Angel Soft $1.19 ea = $5.95
-Used (5) $.45/1 coupons from 7/28 Unilever Insert
= $1.45 for 5 or 29 cents each!
*5 Gillette ProFusion Shave Gel $2.00ea = $10.00
-Used (5) $2/1 coupons from 7/28 P&G Insert= 5 FREE
*3 Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner $1.49ea = $4.47
-Used (3) $.75/1 coupons from 7/28 paper= 3 FREE
*2 HeluvaGood Dips $.99ea= $1.98
-Used (2) $.50/1 printable coupons= 2 FREE
*4 Lysol Disinfectant Wipes $.99ea= $3.96
-Used (2) $.50/2 printable coupons= $1.96 or 49 cents each!
*1 Resolve Pet Stain Remover $2.99
-Used (1) $.75/1 printable coupons from www.resolve.com
=$1.49 ea!!
5 Soft Soap Hand Soaps $.99ea ($4.95)
-Used (5) $.35/1 coupons from 7/28 paper= $1.45 or 29c ea!
Before Coupons: $64.05
After Coupons: $6.30 plus tax
(Total Savings after card,sales and coupons: $56.05)
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Transaction #2:
3 Angel Soft $1.19ea = $3.57
-Used (3) $.45/1 coupon from 7/28 paper= 87c for 3 or 29c ea!
1 Soft Soap Hand Soap $.99ea
-Used (1) $.35/1 coupon from 7/28 paper= 29cents
*1 Gillette Fusion Shave Gel $2.00
-Used (1) $2/1 coupon from 7/28 paper= FREE
*4 JIF Peanut Butter $1.99ea = $7.96
-Used (2) $.75/2 coupon = $4.96 or $1.24 ea!
*2 Venus Embrace Razors $5.49ea= $10.98
-Used (2) $5/1 coupon= $.98 for 2 or 49 cents each!
*1 Reach Floss $.99ea
-Used (1) $1/1 printable from www.coupons.com = FREE
*1 Crest Pro Health Tooth Paste $1.49ea
-Used $1.50/1 Kroger Catalina= FREE
*1 Blue Bunny Icecream $2.99
-Used (1) $.75/1 coupon= $1.49
1 SoftSoap Hand Soap $.99ea
-Used (1) $.35/1 coupon= $.29ea
Before Coupons: $45.23
After Coupons: $9.99
(Total Savings after card,coupons and sale: $35.24)
* Indicates Mega Event Items
ALL ITEMS MUST BE BOUGHT IN GROUPS OF 5 PARTICIPATING ITEMS!!
Transaction #1:
5 Angel Soft $1.19 ea = $5.95
-Used (5) $.45/1 coupons from 7/28 Unilever Insert
= $1.45 for 5 or 29 cents each!
*5 Gillette ProFusion Shave Gel $2.00ea = $10.00
-Used (5) $2/1 coupons from 7/28 P&G Insert= 5 FREE
*3 Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner $1.49ea = $4.47
-Used (3) $.75/1 coupons from 7/28 paper= 3 FREE
*2 HeluvaGood Dips $.99ea= $1.98
-Used (2) $.50/1 printable coupons= 2 FREE
*4 Lysol Disinfectant Wipes $.99ea= $3.96
-Used (2) $.50/2 printable coupons= $1.96 or 49 cents each!
*1 Resolve Pet Stain Remover $2.99
-Used (1) $.75/1 printable coupons from www.resolve.com
=$1.49 ea!!
5 Soft Soap Hand Soaps $.99ea ($4.95)
-Used (5) $.35/1 coupons from 7/28 paper= $1.45 or 29c ea!
Before Coupons: $64.05
After Coupons: $6.30 plus tax
(Total Savings after card,sales and coupons: $56.05)
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Transaction #2:
3 Angel Soft $1.19ea = $3.57
-Used (3) $.45/1 coupon from 7/28 paper= 87c for 3 or 29c ea!
1 Soft Soap Hand Soap $.99ea
-Used (1) $.35/1 coupon from 7/28 paper= 29cents
*1 Gillette Fusion Shave Gel $2.00
-Used (1) $2/1 coupon from 7/28 paper= FREE
*4 JIF Peanut Butter $1.99ea = $7.96
-Used (2) $.75/2 coupon = $4.96 or $1.24 ea!
*2 Venus Embrace Razors $5.49ea= $10.98
-Used (2) $5/1 coupon= $.98 for 2 or 49 cents each!
*1 Reach Floss $.99ea
-Used (1) $1/1 printable from www.coupons.com = FREE
*1 Crest Pro Health Tooth Paste $1.49ea
-Used $1.50/1 Kroger Catalina= FREE
*1 Blue Bunny Icecream $2.99
-Used (1) $.75/1 coupon= $1.49
1 SoftSoap Hand Soap $.99ea
-Used (1) $.35/1 coupon= $.29ea
Before Coupons: $45.23
After Coupons: $9.99
(Total Savings after card,coupons and sale: $35.24)
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Kroger Trip 7/23
I was able to score almost $86.00 in groceries today at Kroger for just $1.23 plus tax. But, how did I do it without there being ANY coupons in last Sunday's paper?! The answer is simple... I used Ebay and my favorite coupon clipping service: www.couponcarryout.com ... for those of you who are not familiar with coupon clipping services they are quick and convenient to use! It may sound illogical to "pay" for coupons--but you're really just paying for someone's time to clip and ship them to you. Ordinarily if I want 5 of a coupon I would have to go buy 5 Sunday papers, which adds up to $10.00. While I always make my money back on the papers I bought, I can just as easily use a coupon clipping service and get ahold of those 5 coupons for under $1.00 or less most of the time, but I digress.
Here are my transactions for today:
Trans #1:
10 Skittles (2/$1)= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/2 coupons= 10 FREE
10 Starburst (2/$1)= $5.00
-Used (5) $1/2 coupons= 10 FREE
5 Colgate Toothpaste (10/$10)= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons= 5 FREE
5 Bayer Aspirin ($1.75ea)= $8.75
-Used (5) $2/1 coupons= 5 FREE+$1.25 MONEYMAKER!
9 Three Musketeers Bars ($.79ea B2G1)= $4.74
-Used (2) $.75/2 printable coupons
-3 Candy Bars rang up FREE = $1.74 for 9
**PLUS I also had $1.25 overage on this bill so...
$1.74-$1.25= 49 cents
Total Before Coupons: $25.86
After Coupons: 49 cents plus tax!!
(Total Savings w/ Card and Sales/Coupons: $45.32
or 98%!!!)
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Transaction #2:
10 Skittles (2/$1)= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/2 coupons= 10 FREE
10 Starburst (2/$1)= $5.00
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons= 10 FREE
5 Bayer Aspirin ($1.75)= $8.75
-Used (5) $2/1 coupons= 5 FREE=$1.25 MONEYMAKER!!
5 Colgate Toothpaste (10/$10)= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons= 5 FREE
1 Kroger Apple Juice ($1.99)= $1.99
*I had $1.25 overage on this order because of the Bayer soo..
$1.99-$1.25=74 cents!
Total Before Coupons: $25.74
After Coupons: 74 cents plus tax!!
(Total Savings w/ Card, Sales/Coupons: $39.95!! Or 98%!!)
**If you are interested in learning how coupon clipping services work, login with your email to leave a comment below and based on level of interest I will write a post on it! Happy couponing!!**
Here are my transactions for today:
Trans #1:
10 Skittles (2/$1)= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/2 coupons= 10 FREE
10 Starburst (2/$1)= $5.00
-Used (5) $1/2 coupons= 10 FREE
5 Colgate Toothpaste (10/$10)= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons= 5 FREE
5 Bayer Aspirin ($1.75ea)= $8.75
-Used (5) $2/1 coupons= 5 FREE+$1.25 MONEYMAKER!
9 Three Musketeers Bars ($.79ea B2G1)= $4.74
-Used (2) $.75/2 printable coupons
-3 Candy Bars rang up FREE = $1.74 for 9
**PLUS I also had $1.25 overage on this bill so...
$1.74-$1.25= 49 cents
Total Before Coupons: $25.86
After Coupons: 49 cents plus tax!!
(Total Savings w/ Card and Sales/Coupons: $45.32
or 98%!!!)
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Transaction #2:
10 Skittles (2/$1)= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/2 coupons= 10 FREE
10 Starburst (2/$1)= $5.00
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons= 10 FREE
5 Bayer Aspirin ($1.75)= $8.75
-Used (5) $2/1 coupons= 5 FREE=$1.25 MONEYMAKER!!
5 Colgate Toothpaste (10/$10)= $5.00
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons= 5 FREE
1 Kroger Apple Juice ($1.99)= $1.99
*I had $1.25 overage on this order because of the Bayer soo..
$1.99-$1.25=74 cents!
Total Before Coupons: $25.74
After Coupons: 74 cents plus tax!!
(Total Savings w/ Card, Sales/Coupons: $39.95!! Or 98%!!)
**If you are interested in learning how coupon clipping services work, login with your email to leave a comment below and based on level of interest I will write a post on it! Happy couponing!!**
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Mini Kroger trip 7/11/
I made a quick trip into Kroger tonight on my way to pick some prescriptions up. I made my transaction short and simple, and managed to save 96%! Here's what I did:
*4 Reese's Puff's Cereal $1.88ea= ($7.52)
-Used (2) printable $.60/1 coupons from www.bettycrocker.com
= 2 for $.68c ea
-Used (2) printable $.50/1 coupons from www.coupons.com
= 2 for $.88c ea (4 for $3.12)
* 2 Turtle Chex Mix $.99ea =($1.98)
-Used (1) printable $.60/2 coupon from www.bettycrocker.com
=2 for 78 cents or 39 cents each
*2 Green Giant Veggie Chips $.99ea= ($1.98)
-Used (2) $.50/1 printable coupons= 2 FREE
2 Always Pantiliners $1 ea ($2.00)
-Used (2) $1/1 coupons= 2 FREE
10 Starburst $.50ea ($5.00)
-Used (5) $.50/2 coupons = 10 FREE
10 Skittles $.50ea ($5.00)
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons= 10 FREE
(I also used a $2 coupon off my order from doing the Cheerios deal a few days ago)
Retail Value: $50.00
I paid: $2.14!!
*Indicates General Mills items that must be bought in groups of 4.
*4 Reese's Puff's Cereal $1.88ea= ($7.52)
-Used (2) printable $.60/1 coupons from www.bettycrocker.com
= 2 for $.68c ea
-Used (2) printable $.50/1 coupons from www.coupons.com
= 2 for $.88c ea (4 for $3.12)
* 2 Turtle Chex Mix $.99ea =($1.98)
-Used (1) printable $.60/2 coupon from www.bettycrocker.com
=2 for 78 cents or 39 cents each
*2 Green Giant Veggie Chips $.99ea= ($1.98)
-Used (2) $.50/1 printable coupons= 2 FREE
2 Always Pantiliners $1 ea ($2.00)
-Used (2) $1/1 coupons= 2 FREE
10 Starburst $.50ea ($5.00)
-Used (5) $.50/2 coupons = 10 FREE
10 Skittles $.50ea ($5.00)
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons= 10 FREE
(I also used a $2 coupon off my order from doing the Cheerios deal a few days ago)
Retail Value: $50.00
I paid: $2.14!!
*Indicates General Mills items that must be bought in groups of 4.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Kroger Mega Event Buy 10/Save $5 (Week 2)--July 1st
Happy July everyone! With a new month, means *NEW* printable coupons! Many from last month reset (which means if you print them last month, you may print again) and there are several new HOT coupons! My personal favorites are the $1.50/1 Snicker's Ice Cream, $.75/1 Hershey's Cookies & Cream cereal and $.75/1 Vanilla Chex cereal--which I used tonight as part of the Mega Event. Check out my transaction!
*Indicates Mega Event Item
*2 Vanilla Chex Cereal $1.99 ea ($3.98)
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $.98 for 2 or $.49ea
*2 Hershey's Cookies & Cream Cereal $1.99ea ($3.98)
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $.98 for 2 or $.49ea
*2 Town House Pita Crackers $1.99ea ($3.98)
-Used (2) printable $.70/1 coupons=$1.18 or $.59ea
*4 Hefty's Storage Bags $1.49ea ($5.96)
-Used (2) $1/2 coupons= $3.96 or 99 cents each!
2 Snicker's Ice Cream Bar 6pk ($5.98)
-Used (2) printable $1.50/1 coupons=$2.98 or $1.49ea!
4 Reynold's Foil $1.89 ea ($7.56)
-Used (4) $.75/1 coupons= $1.56 or $.39 ea!!
1 Reynold's Baking Cups $1 ea
-Used (1) printable $.55/1 coupon= FREE
6 M&M's B1G1 $.79ea =$3.16 for 6
(2 FREE WYB 6)
-Used (2) printable $.50/2 coupons= $1.16 for 6 or 19 cents ea!
2 Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning $2.29ea ($4.58)
-Used (2) printable $1/1 coupons=$2.58 or $1.29ea
4 Bayer Aspirin $2.19ea ($8.76)
-Used (2) $2/1 coupons= $.76 or 19 cents each
(PLUS got TWO $3.00 catalinas WYB 4, so
4 FREE+$5.24 moneymaker!)
Before coupons and Mega Event: $73.00
Total After Coupons: $16.14
-$3.00 catalina
$13.14 + tax!!
Put your printers to work! Lots of great new coupons to use for the Mega Event!
*Indicates Mega Event Item
*2 Vanilla Chex Cereal $1.99 ea ($3.98)
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $.98 for 2 or $.49ea
*2 Hershey's Cookies & Cream Cereal $1.99ea ($3.98)
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $.98 for 2 or $.49ea
*2 Town House Pita Crackers $1.99ea ($3.98)
-Used (2) printable $.70/1 coupons=$1.18 or $.59ea
*4 Hefty's Storage Bags $1.49ea ($5.96)
-Used (2) $1/2 coupons= $3.96 or 99 cents each!
2 Snicker's Ice Cream Bar 6pk ($5.98)
-Used (2) printable $1.50/1 coupons=$2.98 or $1.49ea!
4 Reynold's Foil $1.89 ea ($7.56)
-Used (4) $.75/1 coupons= $1.56 or $.39 ea!!
1 Reynold's Baking Cups $1 ea
-Used (1) printable $.55/1 coupon= FREE
6 M&M's B1G1 $.79ea =$3.16 for 6
(2 FREE WYB 6)
-Used (2) printable $.50/2 coupons= $1.16 for 6 or 19 cents ea!
2 Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning $2.29ea ($4.58)
-Used (2) printable $1/1 coupons=$2.58 or $1.29ea
4 Bayer Aspirin $2.19ea ($8.76)
-Used (2) $2/1 coupons= $.76 or 19 cents each
(PLUS got TWO $3.00 catalinas WYB 4, so
4 FREE+$5.24 moneymaker!)
Before coupons and Mega Event: $73.00
Total After Coupons: $16.14
-$3.00 catalina
$13.14 + tax!!
Put your printers to work! Lots of great new coupons to use for the Mega Event!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Kroger Trip 6/25 Mega EVENT
For those of you who are unaware, Kroger is having yet another Mega Event this week. This one, however, is different than the ones they've had lately. The rules are simple: buy your items in groups of 10 participating items, and save $5 at the register. I know what you're thinking---this can't possibly be as good as the Buy 4/ save $4 sales they've had in the past---but let me tell you--this one is much, MUCH better!! I was able to do all of this in one transaction, so here goes...
* Indicates Mega Event Items
*8 Hefty Storage Bags $1.49 ea = $11.92
-Used (4) $1/2 coupons= $8.00 or $1 each!
*6 Kraft BBQ Sauce $.50 ea= $3.00
-Used (3) $1/2 coupons= FREE
*2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch $1.99ea=$3.98
-Used (2) $.60/1 printable coupons=$1.58 or 79 cents each!
*2 Trix Cereal $1.99 ea= $3.98
-Used (2) $.60/1 printable coupons= $1.58 or 79 cents each
*2 Hershey's Cookies and Cream Cereal $1.99ea= $3.98
-Used (2) $.75/1 printable coupons= $.98 or 49 cents each!!
*2 Kellogg's Special K Cracker Chips $2.49 ea= $4.98
-Used (2) $.70/1 printable coupons= $1.09 ea
10 packs of ID Gum @ 2/$1.50=$15.00
-Used (5) $1/2 coupons= $2.50 or 25 cents each!!
2 Alka Seltzer Allergy Plus $2.29 on closeout
-Used (2) $2/1 coupons = 29 cents each!
5 Hormel Compleats Meals $1.99ea= $9.95
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons=$4.95 or $.99 ea!
2 Purex Laundry Detergent $2.49ea=$4.98
-Used (1) $1.50/1 printable coupon=$3.48 or $1.74ea
6 Bayer Aspirin $2.19ea= $13.14
-Used (3) $4/2 coupons=$1.14 or 19 cents each
**Buy 2 and get a $3.00 catalina ONYO so basically
FREE+$2.66 Money Maker!!**
6 M&M's $.79ea B2G1 =$3.16
-Used (2) printable $.50/2 coupons=$1.16 for all 6 or
just 19 cents each!!
1 Nivea Smooth Lotion $3.40 on closeout
(Reg priced $6.19)
-Used (1) $2/1 coupon= $1.40
I had other misc groceries but total savings on the bill
came to $117.60 and out of pocket expense was only
$24.23, however I didn't find out until I got home that
I gave the cashier extra coupons by sheer accident so
my total should have been around $36!
* Indicates Mega Event Items
*8 Hefty Storage Bags $1.49 ea = $11.92
-Used (4) $1/2 coupons= $8.00 or $1 each!
*6 Kraft BBQ Sauce $.50 ea= $3.00
-Used (3) $1/2 coupons= FREE
*2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch $1.99ea=$3.98
-Used (2) $.60/1 printable coupons=$1.58 or 79 cents each!
*2 Trix Cereal $1.99 ea= $3.98
-Used (2) $.60/1 printable coupons= $1.58 or 79 cents each
*2 Hershey's Cookies and Cream Cereal $1.99ea= $3.98
-Used (2) $.75/1 printable coupons= $.98 or 49 cents each!!
*2 Kellogg's Special K Cracker Chips $2.49 ea= $4.98
-Used (2) $.70/1 printable coupons= $1.09 ea
10 packs of ID Gum @ 2/$1.50=$15.00
-Used (5) $1/2 coupons= $2.50 or 25 cents each!!
2 Alka Seltzer Allergy Plus $2.29 on closeout
-Used (2) $2/1 coupons = 29 cents each!
5 Hormel Compleats Meals $1.99ea= $9.95
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons=$4.95 or $.99 ea!
2 Purex Laundry Detergent $2.49ea=$4.98
-Used (1) $1.50/1 printable coupon=$3.48 or $1.74ea
6 Bayer Aspirin $2.19ea= $13.14
-Used (3) $4/2 coupons=$1.14 or 19 cents each
**Buy 2 and get a $3.00 catalina ONYO so basically
FREE+$2.66 Money Maker!!**
6 M&M's $.79ea B2G1 =$3.16
-Used (2) printable $.50/2 coupons=$1.16 for all 6 or
just 19 cents each!!
1 Nivea Smooth Lotion $3.40 on closeout
(Reg priced $6.19)
-Used (1) $2/1 coupon= $1.40
I had other misc groceries but total savings on the bill
came to $117.60 and out of pocket expense was only
$24.23, however I didn't find out until I got home that
I gave the cashier extra coupons by sheer accident so
my total should have been around $36!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Kroger Trip 6/19 (Mega Event Week 2)
Today's trip was fairly small in comparison to others in the past, however I was able to score some major savings on this quick trip! $97.23 retail value, only paid $19.07 for everything. ($3.99 of this transaction was misc items I didn't have coupons for.) Many of the coupons I used were printed.. paid $35 for printer ink the other day and have already saved $70 with the few coupons I did print!! I was also able to do this all in one transaction:
**Prices listed are after $1 is deducted off of each item after Mega Event savings. For the Mega Event you must buy participating items in quantities of 4**
*2 Nestle Drumstick 4pks ($2.49ea)= $4.98
-Used (2) printable $2/1 coupons= $.49c ea! (2 for $1)
*2 Smart Balance Butter Sticks ($1.59ea)= $3.18
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= 9 cents each!
*4 Venus Razor 3pk Disposable ($5.99ea)=$23.96
-Used (4) $5/1 coupons from 6/18 paper= $.99 ea or
$3.96 for 4
*4 French's Dijon Mustard ($1.69ea)=$6.76
-Used (4) $.75/1 coupons from paper= $.19 ea
2 French's Injectable Marinade ($1.99ea) = $3.98
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $.49 ea
2 Duncan Hines Brownie Mix ($1.25ea)= $2.50
-Used (2) printable $.35/1 coupons= 55 cents each!
*4 Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bars ($.99 ea)= $3.96
-Used (2) printable $.50/2 coupons= 49 cents each
2 Vlasic Relish ($1.25ea)= $2.50
-Used (2) printable $1/1 coupons= $.25c ea!
5 Colgate Toothpaste ($.75c ea on clearance)= $3.75
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons from paper = 5 for FREE!!
2 Duncan Hines Flavor Creation Packets ($1ea)=$2.00
-Used (2) $1/1 printable coupons= 2 for FREE
1 Reynold's Mini Baking Cups = $1.09
-Used (1) printable $.55/1 coupon= FREE!
**Everything with an * in front of it indicates discounted prices due to Mega Event. All of these items are ordinarily atleast $1 more each than what is listed here.**
**Prices listed are after $1 is deducted off of each item after Mega Event savings. For the Mega Event you must buy participating items in quantities of 4**
*2 Nestle Drumstick 4pks ($2.49ea)= $4.98
-Used (2) printable $2/1 coupons= $.49c ea! (2 for $1)
*2 Smart Balance Butter Sticks ($1.59ea)= $3.18
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= 9 cents each!
*4 Venus Razor 3pk Disposable ($5.99ea)=$23.96
-Used (4) $5/1 coupons from 6/18 paper= $.99 ea or
$3.96 for 4
*4 French's Dijon Mustard ($1.69ea)=$6.76
-Used (4) $.75/1 coupons from paper= $.19 ea
2 French's Injectable Marinade ($1.99ea) = $3.98
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $.49 ea
2 Duncan Hines Brownie Mix ($1.25ea)= $2.50
-Used (2) printable $.35/1 coupons= 55 cents each!
*4 Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bars ($.99 ea)= $3.96
-Used (2) printable $.50/2 coupons= 49 cents each
2 Vlasic Relish ($1.25ea)= $2.50
-Used (2) printable $1/1 coupons= $.25c ea!
5 Colgate Toothpaste ($.75c ea on clearance)= $3.75
-Used (5) $.50/1 coupons from paper = 5 for FREE!!
2 Duncan Hines Flavor Creation Packets ($1ea)=$2.00
-Used (2) $1/1 printable coupons= 2 for FREE
1 Reynold's Mini Baking Cups = $1.09
-Used (1) printable $.55/1 coupon= FREE!
**Everything with an * in front of it indicates discounted prices due to Mega Event. All of these items are ordinarily atleast $1 more each than what is listed here.**
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Kroger/Giant Eagle Trip 6/5
I put my printer to work today and scored some major deals this afternoon on an impromptu coupon trip. It was a beautiful afternoon to get out of the house, so I figured why not :)
Here's my trip:
Kroger:
4 boxes of Barilla Pasta ($5)
-Used (2) printable $.75/2 coupons= $2.00 for 4 or $.50/ea
2 jars of Barilla Pasta Sauce ($4)
-Used (2) $.75/1 coupons= $1.00 or $.50ea
4 boxes Honey Nut Medley Crunch ($10)
-Used (2) printable $.85/1 coupons
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons = 4 boxes for $3.60
(2 boxes were 80 cents each, 2 were $1 ea)
2 boxes Multi-Grain Cheerios ($5)
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $2 for 2
------Total after coupons:
$10 after tax plus $5 General Mills catalina off my next order!
(Kroger is offering a General Mills promotion buy 5/get $5
coupon off your next order)
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Giant Eagle:
3 New York Garlic Bread Loaves ($4.50)
-Used (3) $.75/1 coupons from 6/2 SS Insert= 3 FREE
2 boxes Golden Grahams ($5)
-Used (2) $.85/1 coupons= $1.60 or 80c ea
3 Hamburger Helpers ($3)
-Used (1) $.75/1 coupons=$1.50 or .50ea
3 Tombstone Pizza Dippers ($10)
-$1 off instantly WYB 3= $9.00
-Used (2) $1.50/1 printable from coupons.com
-Used (1) $1.50/1 printable from Tombstone facebook
Final price: $4.50 for 3 or $1.50ea
Total after coupons: $7.60
-Used $5 coupon mailer from GE
FINAL PRICE: $2.60!
**The Barilla printables were found via a link on krogerkrazy.com
some of the cereal printables can be found when you sign up on
www.bettycrocker.com**
Here's my trip:
Kroger:
4 boxes of Barilla Pasta ($5)
-Used (2) printable $.75/2 coupons= $2.00 for 4 or $.50/ea
2 jars of Barilla Pasta Sauce ($4)
-Used (2) $.75/1 coupons= $1.00 or $.50ea
4 boxes Honey Nut Medley Crunch ($10)
-Used (2) printable $.85/1 coupons
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons = 4 boxes for $3.60
(2 boxes were 80 cents each, 2 were $1 ea)
2 boxes Multi-Grain Cheerios ($5)
-Used (2) printable $.75/1 coupons= $2 for 2
------Total after coupons:
$10 after tax plus $5 General Mills catalina off my next order!
(Kroger is offering a General Mills promotion buy 5/get $5
coupon off your next order)
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Giant Eagle:
3 New York Garlic Bread Loaves ($4.50)
-Used (3) $.75/1 coupons from 6/2 SS Insert= 3 FREE
2 boxes Golden Grahams ($5)
-Used (2) $.85/1 coupons= $1.60 or 80c ea
3 Hamburger Helpers ($3)
-Used (1) $.75/1 coupons=$1.50 or .50ea
3 Tombstone Pizza Dippers ($10)
-$1 off instantly WYB 3= $9.00
-Used (2) $1.50/1 printable from coupons.com
-Used (1) $1.50/1 printable from Tombstone facebook
Final price: $4.50 for 3 or $1.50ea
Total after coupons: $7.60
-Used $5 coupon mailer from GE
FINAL PRICE: $2.60!
**The Barilla printables were found via a link on krogerkrazy.com
some of the cereal printables can be found when you sign up on
www.bettycrocker.com**
Friday, May 31, 2013
Kroger Trip 5/31
I made a quick stop over at Kroger tonight in an attempt to use a few last minute coupons before they expired.. the check out was a little nerve racking for some reason, but I was able to score $117 worth of groceries for $32!
**Take note: Buy 2 Huggies diapers, get $5
*With coupons, Kroger card discount, and store sales*
Transaction #1:
2 Huggies 31ct Diapers: $9.88ea ($19.76)
-Used (2) $2/1 Huggies printable = $7.88ea
4 Crest Toothpaste: $1 ea ($4.00)
-Used (4) $ 1/1 coupons= FREE
Total before coupons: $22.16
After coupons: $15.76 plus tax!
**Take note: Buy 2 Huggies diapers, get $5
catalina coupon to use on your next order. Historically
I have never had an issue with using a catalina off of my
first order and applying it to my second transaction, but
there seemed to be a slight issue today, so beware.**
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Transaction #2:
4 Betty Crocker Frosting $1.50ea ($6.00)
-Used (2) $.75/2 printable = $3 for 4 or 75 cents each!
2 Smart Balance Butter: $1.50ea ($3.00)
-Used (2) $.75/1 printables= FREE
3 Taster's Choice Instant Coffee $1ea ($3.00)
-Used (3) $.55/1 coupons= FREE
5 Brut Deodorants $1 ea ($5.00)
-Used (5) $1/1 coupons= FREE
2 Dove Bath Bars $1ea ($2.00)
-Used (2) $1/1 printables= FREE
6 Crest Toothpaste $1ea ($6.00)
-Used (6) $1/1 coupons= FREE
3 Nature's Own Wheatbread Loaves $1.89ea ($5.67)
-Used (3) $.75/1 coupons= $1.17 for 3 or $.39 ea!
3 Yakisoba Noodles $.80 ea ($2.40)
-Used (3) $.50/1 coupons= FREE
2 Prego Pasta Sauce $1.50ea ($3.00)
-Used (1) $.50/2 coupon= $1.00 ea
2 Birds Eye Frozen Rice Varieties $1 ea ($2)
-Used (2) $.35/1 printables= $.30 cents each!
Plus various meat and milk products that I didn't
have coupons for..
Total before coupons: $51.96
After coupons + $5 catalina from Huggies: $16.28
So, to break this down:
39 cents for wheat bread
30 cents for Birds Eye rice
75 cents for Betty Crocker icing
$1 Prego pasta sauce
FREE Yakisoba noodles
FREE Taster's Choice Instant Coffee
FREE Brut Deodorant
FREE Crest toothpaste
FREE Dove bath bars
FREE Smart Balance Butter
Happy couponing!
-k-
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Kroger Trip 5/21
Here is my trip to Kroger last night, I split it into 2 very simple transactions:
Transaction #1:
5 Taster's Choice Instant Coffee: $5
-I used (5) $.55/1 coupons= FREE!
5 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles: $4
-I used (5) $.50/1 coupons= FREE!
2 Stayfree Maxi Pads packs: Sale 2/$4
-I used (2) $1/1 coupons+you get a $1 ONYO
coupon WYB 2. My final price was 2/$2
plus a $1 coupon I used on my next transaction!
2 Nature's Own Bread: $3.98
-Used (2) $.75/1 coupons, final price: 49 cents each!
2 Chi Chi's Tortillas: $3.98
-Used (2) $.50/1 coupons= $1 ea!
1 Dial Soap: $.88
-Used (1) $.35/1 coupon= 18 cents!
1 Angel Soft Bath Tissue 4pk: $1.04
-Used (1) $.45/1 coupon= 14 cents for 4 rolls!
1 Hawaiian Aloha Punch: $2.18
-Used (1) $1.10/1 printable coupon: $1.08 for gallon jug!
Retail Value: $38.06
I paid: $6.77 plus tax!
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Transaction #2:
1 Hawaiian Aloha Punch: $2.18
-Used (1) $1.10/1 printable coupon: $1.08 for gallon jug
2 Ballpark Franks: $3.00
-Used (1) $.75/2 coupon= $.75 cents each
1 Kettle Brand Chips: $2.00
-Used (1) $1/1 printable coupon= $1.00
2 Welch's Light Grape Juice: $3.98
-Used (2) $.75/1 printable coupons= 49 cents each!
1 Taster's Choice Instant Coffee= $1.00
-Used (1) $.55/1 coupon= FREE
1 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles: $.80
-Used (1) $.50/1 coupon= FREE
**If you recall, there was a $1 catalina coupon for the Stayfree pads on my first transaction, so I was able to turn around and use it on my 2nd**
Retail Value: $21.21
I paid: $3.67 plus tax!
Transaction #1:
5 Taster's Choice Instant Coffee: $5
-I used (5) $.55/1 coupons= FREE!
5 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles: $4
-I used (5) $.50/1 coupons= FREE!
2 Stayfree Maxi Pads packs: Sale 2/$4
-I used (2) $1/1 coupons+you get a $1 ONYO
coupon WYB 2. My final price was 2/$2
plus a $1 coupon I used on my next transaction!
2 Nature's Own Bread: $3.98
-Used (2) $.75/1 coupons, final price: 49 cents each!
2 Chi Chi's Tortillas: $3.98
-Used (2) $.50/1 coupons= $1 ea!
1 Dial Soap: $.88
-Used (1) $.35/1 coupon= 18 cents!
1 Angel Soft Bath Tissue 4pk: $1.04
-Used (1) $.45/1 coupon= 14 cents for 4 rolls!
1 Hawaiian Aloha Punch: $2.18
-Used (1) $1.10/1 printable coupon: $1.08 for gallon jug!
Retail Value: $38.06
I paid: $6.77 plus tax!
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Transaction #2:
1 Hawaiian Aloha Punch: $2.18
-Used (1) $1.10/1 printable coupon: $1.08 for gallon jug
2 Ballpark Franks: $3.00
-Used (1) $.75/2 coupon= $.75 cents each
1 Kettle Brand Chips: $2.00
-Used (1) $1/1 printable coupon= $1.00
2 Welch's Light Grape Juice: $3.98
-Used (2) $.75/1 printable coupons= 49 cents each!
1 Taster's Choice Instant Coffee= $1.00
-Used (1) $.55/1 coupon= FREE
1 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles: $.80
-Used (1) $.50/1 coupon= FREE
**If you recall, there was a $1 catalina coupon for the Stayfree pads on my first transaction, so I was able to turn around and use it on my 2nd**
Retail Value: $21.21
I paid: $3.67 plus tax!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Kroger Sale 4/29-5/5 plus P&G Mini Sale!
Alright folks--this one is a bit complicated but I'll do my best to simplify it so y'all can stay with me!
Kroger is offering a sale this week similar to ones in the past, except this one is buy 4 participating items, get $4 off instantly at the register. Some things are labeled clearly, some are not. Some P&G brands included in the sale are Febreeze, Cover Girl, Old Spice, etc. I was able to utilize a few coupons at the last minute that were expiring today so that always makes for a happy girl!
Here is how my transactions were laid out, and the
corresponding coupons I used:
Kroger is offering a sale this week similar to ones in the past, except this one is buy 4 participating items, get $4 off instantly at the register. Some things are labeled clearly, some are not. Some P&G brands included in the sale are Febreeze, Cover Girl, Old Spice, etc. I was able to utilize a few coupons at the last minute that were expiring today so that always makes for a happy girl!
Here is how my transactions were laid out, and the
corresponding coupons I used:
Transaction #1
4 Cover Girl Eye Shadows @ $1.55 ea= $6.20
-Used (4) $2/1 Eye Shadow coupons:
$6.20-$8.00= 4 FREE+$1.80 overage applied to bill
*The $2/1 coupon is limited to 4 "like" coupons per
transaction, so I used 4 of those in my first transaction,
and (2) of the $3/2 Any CoverGirl coupon*
**4 Cover Girl Eye Shadows @ $1.55ea= $6.20
-Used (2) $3/2 Eye Shadow coupons:
$6.20-$6.00= .20 cents for 4
**3 Satin Care with Olay Shave Gel @ $1.00 ea= $3.00
-Used (3) $.55/1 Satin Care/Gillette Coupons:
$3.00-$3.30= 3 FREE+$.30c overage applied to bill
**1 Febreeze Air Effects @ $1.99ea= $1.99
-Used (1) $.50/1 Febreeze coupon:
$1.99-$1.00= $.99
1 Gal Milk @ $1.99ea
5 Dial Soaps @ $.88c ea= $4.40
-Used (5) $.35/1 coupons:
$4.40-$3.50= $.90 for 5
5 Coast Bar Soaps @ 1.19 ea= $5.95
$5.95-$5.00= $.95 for 5 (2) packs
Overage: $2.10
I paid $3.23 before taxes!
**Indicates items that must be bought in groups of 4
for the buy 4 get $4 sale**
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Transaction #2:
**4 Covergirl Eye Shadow @ $1.55ea= $6.20
-Used (1) $3/2 CoverGirl coupon AND
(2) $2/1 Covergirl coupons:
$6.20-$7.00= 4 FREE+$.80 overage applied to bill
2 Dial Soap @ $.88ea= $1.76
-Used (2) $.35/1 coupons:
$1.76-$1.40= $.36 for 2
**2 Old Spice (2oz) @ $.69ea= $1.38
-Used (2) $.50/1 coupons:
$1.38-$2.00=2 FREE+$.62 overage applied to bill
**1 Covergirl Eyeshadow @ $1.55ea
-Used (1) $2/1 coupon
$1.55-$2.00= 1 FREE+$.45c overage
**1 Herbal Essence Shampoo @ $1.79 ea
-Used (1) $.50/1 coupon
$1.79-$1.00= $.79 cents
Overage: $1.87
I paid: NOTHING! They actually owed me 11 cents after
taxes however my Kroger doesn't actually cash out overage
(give money back to customer :(
KEEP IN MIND: ON THE ** ITEMS MUST BE
BOUGHT IN QUANTITIES OF 4 AND THE PRICES
LISTED ARE WHAT THEY SHOULD BE AFTER THE
INSTANT SAVINGS AT REGISTER!
Happy Couponing!
-k-
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Knowing Which Coupons Are "Good Ones"
With all of the coupons that come in the papers on Sunday, it can be overwhelming for a new couponer, or really any couponer. I have the bad habit of just cutting out the ones I really want, and pitching the rest... only to find a week later that I had thrown out coupons I could have used. If you're throwing multiple coupons out--this could be happening to you. Here are a few tips to knowing what kind of coupons to keep, (the ones you throw out are really at your own discretion...)
1. Stick with what you know. Many people develop "favorite" coupons, if you have favorites of your own, keep those!
2. Most stores have common items that go on sale for 10/$10 all the time, with that being said, keep an eye out for $.50c/1 coupons for those things for possible free stuff!
-Power Bars
-Tooth Paste
-Angel Soft Toilet Paper
-Frozen Vegetables, etc.
3.High dollar coupons that can possibly double high enough to make your groceries cheap or even free. Ex: a $.75/1 coupon for something that's usually around $2. Coupon would double to $1.50 off of $2, making your total $.50.
4. Coupons that have a long "shelf-life", basically coupons that don't expire for a few months. It gives you a longer time to wait it out and see what the store ads are since they change every week. You may not be able to use that coupon the week you clip it, but it may be a crucial part of your next shopping trip the following week.
It pays to do your research online prior to your shopping trips. Even if you're not an "extreme couponer", and just do most of your shopping at Walmart, you can get super cheap and FREE stuff at Walmart all the time with the high dollar coupons that wouldn't double at other stores! Any money saved with coupons is more money saved than if you hadn't bothered with them in the first place :)
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Holidays!
First of all, would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! It came to my attention earlier today that I should post a few little side notes on couponing and holidays and how the two can intermingle or affect one another. (This is for the newbies out there--experienced couponers may see all of this as common sense, but I digress..)
1. It is a pretty commonly known thing that there are generally NO coupon inserts in the Sunday papers around a holiday. Even if the holiday falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Monday, a lot of times there won't be any coupons if the holiday falls near any of those days.
Here's what you CAN do during those "off-weeks":
-Use the time to clean out your coupon binder.
-Scout out deals for the next week with the new store ads.
-Use one of the many coupon-clipping services online to order specific coupons you may need for the next week.
(www.thecouponclippers.com , www.couponbeat.com ,etc.)
-Relax! Spend time with your family!
2. With big holidays, come big sales. Watch out for special 1 or 2 day sales, and especially holiday clearance after the holidays are all over and done with. Clearance+Coupons=Cheap cheap cheap!
Even FREE! So, good thing to watch out for, especially at stores like Target who let you stack coupons, or KMART who will double $1 coupons after you spend $25.
3. You can use couponing for generally anything from stocking up, to surviving solely off of it. If you're "that good", you can use couponing as a way to get your holiday needs for as much as 50-75% off!
Ex: Black Friday! Last year I went to Walmart and was able to get a Wii Consule for $89, and two 32" LCD flat screens for $138 ea.
I was able to get a NICE griddle for only $10 and many of the kids' toys for super cheap. For Easter this year, I went to KMart a few days before, and used up several of my Easter candy coupons. I was able to walk out of the store with $50-$60 worth of candy for like $19. Many of the coupons were "$1/2 bags". If I had taken those coupons to any other store, $1/2 would have meant only $.50c off each bag, because no other stores double $1 coupons. My first transaction had to meet a $25 requirement, so after obtaining $26 of merchandise, I went to the register with $10 in coupons after they were doubled, and brought my total down to $16 then used a $5 catalina coupon from my last trip to the store. Kmart constantly prints special offers and coupons with each receipt, it completely makes it worth the trip!
Hopefully these tips come in handy for your holiday couponing! Feel free to send us questions to our Facebook page! Happy couponing!
1. It is a pretty commonly known thing that there are generally NO coupon inserts in the Sunday papers around a holiday. Even if the holiday falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Monday, a lot of times there won't be any coupons if the holiday falls near any of those days.
Here's what you CAN do during those "off-weeks":
-Use the time to clean out your coupon binder.
-Scout out deals for the next week with the new store ads.
-Use one of the many coupon-clipping services online to order specific coupons you may need for the next week.
(www.thecouponclippers.com , www.couponbeat.com ,etc.)
-Relax! Spend time with your family!
2. With big holidays, come big sales. Watch out for special 1 or 2 day sales, and especially holiday clearance after the holidays are all over and done with. Clearance+Coupons=Cheap cheap cheap!
Even FREE! So, good thing to watch out for, especially at stores like Target who let you stack coupons, or KMART who will double $1 coupons after you spend $25.
3. You can use couponing for generally anything from stocking up, to surviving solely off of it. If you're "that good", you can use couponing as a way to get your holiday needs for as much as 50-75% off!
Ex: Black Friday! Last year I went to Walmart and was able to get a Wii Consule for $89, and two 32" LCD flat screens for $138 ea.
I was able to get a NICE griddle for only $10 and many of the kids' toys for super cheap. For Easter this year, I went to KMart a few days before, and used up several of my Easter candy coupons. I was able to walk out of the store with $50-$60 worth of candy for like $19. Many of the coupons were "$1/2 bags". If I had taken those coupons to any other store, $1/2 would have meant only $.50c off each bag, because no other stores double $1 coupons. My first transaction had to meet a $25 requirement, so after obtaining $26 of merchandise, I went to the register with $10 in coupons after they were doubled, and brought my total down to $16 then used a $5 catalina coupon from my last trip to the store. Kmart constantly prints special offers and coupons with each receipt, it completely makes it worth the trip!
Hopefully these tips come in handy for your holiday couponing! Feel free to send us questions to our Facebook page! Happy couponing!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Couponing at KMART
I made my first coupon trip at Kmart the other day, and while I still have a few kinks to work out in the system, here are a few basic guidelines that should be helpful:
1.Depending on your store, some stores will double $1.50 coupons up to $3 off of one product! However, the general rule of thumb is that they do double $1 coupons so $1 is really worth $2.
2. There is a limit of (5) double coupons per transaction, and you have to spend a dollar amount of $25 or greater for your coupons to double. While this sounds a little ridiculous, you can actually get some great deals, and here's how:
-Always combine your coupons with store sales. Ex: Purex detergent on sale 2/$5. Coupons: Use (2) $1.00 coupons that double to $2ea. Final Price is $1 for 2, or $.50c ea.
-Pay attention to blogs, anything online that will clue you in to special promotions Kmart is having because they're not always clearly advertised. This past week they ran a promtion where if you buy $30 of participating Unilever products, you get $7 instantly at checkout. So, on top of double coupons after the $25 mark, you also get $7 off at checkout. There was also a special of buying $20 in participating products and getting a $5 catalina coupon on your next order, so if you're doing 2 transactions you can use that $5 on your next order.
-With specials like these, you take into account the $10 you get off your $25 order just by using (5) $2 coupons after they're doubled, plus the $7 instantly off of your order. A lot of the time, they will print extra slips of paper with your receipt that you can use at the register on your next trip, like $10 back instantly on your next order of $50 or more, which brings me to my next point:
SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS
-Go to www.kmart.com and sign up for SYW Rewards. With every transaction you do, you get "points" on your account that are actually worth money, that you can redeem at anytime. 1,000pts=$1. So if you get a catalina coupon at your check out that says: "Free 10,000 points on your next order", That's another $10 added to your SYW card. Kmart literally gives you free money in this sense.
Shop Your Way Rewards will give you a pin # and when you're at the register, you just give them your phone number instead of a physical member card and to redeem your points you plug in your pin # on the debit card key pad.
3. To build up your order to $25 or more to get the double coupons, you can use high dollar coupons on marked down or closeout items. For instance, last week Alkaseltzer was on sale for $1.99 and there was a $2 coupon out. If you had 5 coupons, you could buy 5 boxes at $10 which would essentially be free after coupons.
4. The main trick to couponing for cheap at Kmart is basically getting past that $25 mark, which means getting the total to $25 before coupons, spending as little money as possible at the end.
5. Call your local KMart and inquire about their coupon policies because all stores may have their differences. It never hurts to do your homework ahead of time!
1.Depending on your store, some stores will double $1.50 coupons up to $3 off of one product! However, the general rule of thumb is that they do double $1 coupons so $1 is really worth $2.
2. There is a limit of (5) double coupons per transaction, and you have to spend a dollar amount of $25 or greater for your coupons to double. While this sounds a little ridiculous, you can actually get some great deals, and here's how:
-Always combine your coupons with store sales. Ex: Purex detergent on sale 2/$5. Coupons: Use (2) $1.00 coupons that double to $2ea. Final Price is $1 for 2, or $.50c ea.
-Pay attention to blogs, anything online that will clue you in to special promotions Kmart is having because they're not always clearly advertised. This past week they ran a promtion where if you buy $30 of participating Unilever products, you get $7 instantly at checkout. So, on top of double coupons after the $25 mark, you also get $7 off at checkout. There was also a special of buying $20 in participating products and getting a $5 catalina coupon on your next order, so if you're doing 2 transactions you can use that $5 on your next order.
-With specials like these, you take into account the $10 you get off your $25 order just by using (5) $2 coupons after they're doubled, plus the $7 instantly off of your order. A lot of the time, they will print extra slips of paper with your receipt that you can use at the register on your next trip, like $10 back instantly on your next order of $50 or more, which brings me to my next point:
SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS
-Go to www.kmart.com and sign up for SYW Rewards. With every transaction you do, you get "points" on your account that are actually worth money, that you can redeem at anytime. 1,000pts=$1. So if you get a catalina coupon at your check out that says: "Free 10,000 points on your next order", That's another $10 added to your SYW card. Kmart literally gives you free money in this sense.
Shop Your Way Rewards will give you a pin # and when you're at the register, you just give them your phone number instead of a physical member card and to redeem your points you plug in your pin # on the debit card key pad.
3. To build up your order to $25 or more to get the double coupons, you can use high dollar coupons on marked down or closeout items. For instance, last week Alkaseltzer was on sale for $1.99 and there was a $2 coupon out. If you had 5 coupons, you could buy 5 boxes at $10 which would essentially be free after coupons.
4. The main trick to couponing for cheap at Kmart is basically getting past that $25 mark, which means getting the total to $25 before coupons, spending as little money as possible at the end.
5. Call your local KMart and inquire about their coupon policies because all stores may have their differences. It never hurts to do your homework ahead of time!
Couponing Myths
Couponing MYTHS
I thought it would be helpful to post common questions that I'm asked a lot, and dispel some of the "myths" out there.
1. "I get coupons but they expire a week or two later."
-WRONG! Although some do have a short "shelf life" and expire soon, MANY coupons come with expiration dates that are 3 weeks to 3 months away. Some coupons in my binder I've had for months. Even if the expiration date is a couple weeks away, most of the time you need to make a trip to the store in that amount of time anyway!
2."I just don't have the time for it."
-Although time consuming, the great thing about couponing is you can put however much time you want into it. You don't have to spend six hours a day if you don't want to. Even if you only spend an hour a night after dinner, you can still get a lot accomplished. And, the great thing is that you can always pick right back up where you left off.
3. "It really won't save me that much money anyway."
-WRONG!! Any time put into couponing pays for itself. With the right coupons and matchups, you can save 50-75% on your bill, even 100% if you're that good!
4. "It's just cheaper to buy the off-brand."
-Not necessarily. I've spent a lot of time in bargain grocery stores myself, buying almost entirely off-brand only. After I learned how to coupon, I was amazed that often times the name brand is cheaper than the off brand, and sometimes even free! This is because there are generally never any coupons for off-brand products, and always coupons for name-brand products. Pair your coupons with the store sale, and use a store that doubles coupons to maximize your savings.
5. "It's a waste of time."
-Never! I just started couponing in November 2012 and have saved my family almost $4,000 if not more. I can generally save $100-$200 a week with couponing, and so can you!
6. "I'm afraid I'll get to the register and I'll have too many coupons and they won't let me use them."
-Be familiar with your local stores' coupon policies. Not knowing them can only hurt you. There will be times when your cashier has to manually double your coupons in the computer, and won't. You will have to speak up for yourself at times, and doing so will only save you money. Not doing so can be a costly mistake. As long as you're within the limits of the store's coupon policy, they have to accept the coupons you present to them. (Provided you've followed the exact size/brand specifications on the coupon).
7."It's just not worth it to me."
-To each his own, but I will say any effort put into learning how can be a huge money saver and make such a difference in your family's grocery budget and kitchen cabinets!
5. "It's a waste of time."
-Never! I just started couponing in November 2012 and have saved my family almost $4,000 if not more. I can generally save $100-$200 a week with couponing, and so can you!
6. "I'm afraid I'll get to the register and I'll have too many coupons and they won't let me use them."
-Be familiar with your local stores' coupon policies. Not knowing them can only hurt you. There will be times when your cashier has to manually double your coupons in the computer, and won't. You will have to speak up for yourself at times, and doing so will only save you money. Not doing so can be a costly mistake. As long as you're within the limits of the store's coupon policy, they have to accept the coupons you present to them. (Provided you've followed the exact size/brand specifications on the coupon).
7."It's just not worth it to me."
-To each his own, but I will say any effort put into learning how can be a huge money saver and make such a difference in your family's grocery budget and kitchen cabinets!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Reminders
Just wanted to update with a quick few reminders here:
1. If getting ahold of a Columbus Dispatch, or Sunday paper is difficult for you, you can try these methods for obtaining coupons:
-You can use a coupon clipping service such as www.thecouponclippers.com
or www.couponbeat.com They typically have prompt delivery and the coupons are clipped and mailed to your door, ready to use.
-Ask family members, co-workers, neighbors, etc to hangon to their coupon inserts for you. Most people will gladly oblige.
2. There is a common misconception, many people think that they just don't have the "time" to invest in couponing. The fact is that although it is time consuming, the great thing about couponing is that you can do it anywhere, and when you stop you can pick up right where you left off. You don't necessarily have to spend six consecutive hours cutting and clipping coupons, although some do. Even 20-30 minutes at a time can accomplish a lot.
3. Websites like:
www.couponmom.com
www.coupondivas.com
www.krogerkrazy.com
www.couponinginbirdland.com
www.meijermadness.com
Provide matchups for most local stores, in other words, they do most of the work for you. You can get on these sites and read what they have to say, sometimes they are wrong but most of the time they have some pretty good deals on them that aren't advertised in the stores!
4. A great way to get bonus coupons, that you can't find on most sites, is go directly to the manufacturer websites. You can usually make an account or login on their sites, only takes a few minutes, and you can get extra coupons.
5. The trick to keeping your bill low, is keep the overall cost of your items low. Make a goal to keep each individual item under a certain amount, go into the store with the thought process "I'm not spending over $1 on anything" and that helps you get more bang for your buck!
Happy Couponing!
-k-
1. If getting ahold of a Columbus Dispatch, or Sunday paper is difficult for you, you can try these methods for obtaining coupons:
-You can use a coupon clipping service such as www.thecouponclippers.com
or www.couponbeat.com They typically have prompt delivery and the coupons are clipped and mailed to your door, ready to use.
-Ask family members, co-workers, neighbors, etc to hangon to their coupon inserts for you. Most people will gladly oblige.
2. There is a common misconception, many people think that they just don't have the "time" to invest in couponing. The fact is that although it is time consuming, the great thing about couponing is that you can do it anywhere, and when you stop you can pick up right where you left off. You don't necessarily have to spend six consecutive hours cutting and clipping coupons, although some do. Even 20-30 minutes at a time can accomplish a lot.
3. Websites like:
www.couponmom.com
www.coupondivas.com
www.krogerkrazy.com
www.couponinginbirdland.com
www.meijermadness.com
Provide matchups for most local stores, in other words, they do most of the work for you. You can get on these sites and read what they have to say, sometimes they are wrong but most of the time they have some pretty good deals on them that aren't advertised in the stores!
4. A great way to get bonus coupons, that you can't find on most sites, is go directly to the manufacturer websites. You can usually make an account or login on their sites, only takes a few minutes, and you can get extra coupons.
5. The trick to keeping your bill low, is keep the overall cost of your items low. Make a goal to keep each individual item under a certain amount, go into the store with the thought process "I'm not spending over $1 on anything" and that helps you get more bang for your buck!
Happy Couponing!
-k-
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
How to get A TON of coupons
Pretty common question here, is how on earth do I get so many coupons?? Well the answer is simple.. or not so much. I have multiple sources. Here are a few tips.
1. I buy multiple Columbus Dispatch (Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Newark Advocate, etc) every weekend because I know no matter how much money I spend I usually earn it right back immediately. I usually get 5 papers every Sunday.
2. Go to www.sundaycouponpreview.com during the week and it will give you a preview of what kind of coupons will be in the paper that Sunday. This will give you an idea of how many papers you want based on what coupons you see.
3. Have friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers, etc keep their coupon inserts for you. You'd be surprised how many people are willing to do so.
4. You can print coupons from the internet as well as use coupons from newspapers, magazines, etc. I've noticed some stores like Giant Eagle and Kroger have brought back their mini coupon machines that are hidden in all the aisles. The ones they used to have years ago that would spit little coupons out as you walk by?? Gold mine right there. The coupon is motion sensor activated so it won't spit out multiple coupons until you step out from in front of it. As long as you're standing in front of it, there's only going to be 1 coupon at a time. **KEEP an eye out for these machines! I've gotten great deals with the coupons I've found in them**
5. Try websites like www.couponbeat.com and www.thecouponclippers.com for "couponing clipping service". I know it sounds crazy to pay for coupons, but you're paying for them anyway if you're relying on your local newspaper.
--Both of these sites allow you to order specific coupons so if you happen to see a great deal in the grocery ads, you can type in the brand name on both of these sites and they will automatically bring up what coupons they have. You're not "paying for coupons" as much as you're paying for someone to find them, and clip them for you, and believe it or not, it's cheap! Rather than mess with the newspaper and all that mess you can order these specific coupons and have them clipped and shipped right to your door, ready to use!
6.EBAY!!! Ebay has sellers that have whole coupon inserts for sale, and usually you can buy the following week's coupon inserts online and get them before anyone else. You can usually get these pretty cheap if you watch the auctions closely.
7. And lastly, there is dumpster diving. As gruesome as this sounds, there are paper recycling bins that are strictly paper only so digging through them with a pair of work gloves isn't so bad. Those girls on Extreme Couponing do it all the time. Great way to get multiple coupons FREE!
1. I buy multiple Columbus Dispatch (Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Newark Advocate, etc) every weekend because I know no matter how much money I spend I usually earn it right back immediately. I usually get 5 papers every Sunday.
2. Go to www.sundaycouponpreview.com during the week and it will give you a preview of what kind of coupons will be in the paper that Sunday. This will give you an idea of how many papers you want based on what coupons you see.
3. Have friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers, etc keep their coupon inserts for you. You'd be surprised how many people are willing to do so.
4. You can print coupons from the internet as well as use coupons from newspapers, magazines, etc. I've noticed some stores like Giant Eagle and Kroger have brought back their mini coupon machines that are hidden in all the aisles. The ones they used to have years ago that would spit little coupons out as you walk by?? Gold mine right there. The coupon is motion sensor activated so it won't spit out multiple coupons until you step out from in front of it. As long as you're standing in front of it, there's only going to be 1 coupon at a time. **KEEP an eye out for these machines! I've gotten great deals with the coupons I've found in them**
5. Try websites like www.couponbeat.com and www.thecouponclippers.com for "couponing clipping service". I know it sounds crazy to pay for coupons, but you're paying for them anyway if you're relying on your local newspaper.
--Both of these sites allow you to order specific coupons so if you happen to see a great deal in the grocery ads, you can type in the brand name on both of these sites and they will automatically bring up what coupons they have. You're not "paying for coupons" as much as you're paying for someone to find them, and clip them for you, and believe it or not, it's cheap! Rather than mess with the newspaper and all that mess you can order these specific coupons and have them clipped and shipped right to your door, ready to use!
6.EBAY!!! Ebay has sellers that have whole coupon inserts for sale, and usually you can buy the following week's coupon inserts online and get them before anyone else. You can usually get these pretty cheap if you watch the auctions closely.
7. And lastly, there is dumpster diving. As gruesome as this sounds, there are paper recycling bins that are strictly paper only so digging through them with a pair of work gloves isn't so bad. Those girls on Extreme Couponing do it all the time. Great way to get multiple coupons FREE!
How to "Cheat the System"
How to "Cheat The System"
Ways to maximize your savings by finding loop holes in store/internet rules!
1. Printable coupons: most sites will only let you print 2 per computer at a time, however if you have more than 1 computer in your house you can get multiple coupons.
2. Sign up on manufacturer websites like Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, International Delight, etc. Pretty much every product has their own MFR (manufacturer) website. These sites give you access to better coupons that aren't otherwise advertised anywhere else. Sometimes you can use multiple emails and sign up on these pages and get more coupons that way.
3. Meijer only limits 2 transactions per trip, however if you have your spouse go with you, they can do 2 while you do 2. There is also the option of going out of the store and coming back in. This takes a lot of motivation but really pays off in the end.
4. Kroger will only double 5 "like" coupons in one transaction, but will let you have multiple transactions so you can split your cart up.
5. Giant Eagle will double up to 12 "like" coupons and will let you have multiple transactions, so split your cart up accordingly.
6. Places like Target will let you "stack" coupons, meaning you can use a MFR coupon and print coupons off of their website at www.target.com for instance if deodorant is on sale 3/$9.00, and you have 3 MFR coupons for $1.00 off ea, and target has 2 coupons for $1.00 off of 1, that would be a total of $5.00 in coupons you would have off of $9.
ALWAYS COMBINE COUPONS WITH STORE SALES FOR BEST DEALS!!!
7. If there is a store sale on coffee creamer, 3/$5, you can use (3) individual coupons on that group of items. Ex: If you have (3) $.55c coupons and you're at a store that doubles, that would be $3.30 off of $5 and you would get 3 creamers for $1.70. This is a very common sale at both Meijer and Giant Eagle.
8. Watch store ads closely, keep your coupons organized meticulously and plan your shopping trips out ahead of time. Keep a close eye on the cashier at the register and make sure your coupons double accordingly.
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