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!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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 :)
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